What Made Estelle So Remarkable?
​
Her habits. Habits that helped her stay strong and independent, even in her final decade.

Here’s what I saw in her:

1. She lived on her own terms
Estelle wasn’t tucked away or waiting on others. She made her own decisions, managed her own space, and kept her routines. Yes, friends and neighbors helped out here and there — but she remained the captain of her ship. That’s something I deeply admire.

2. She had faith
Faith gave her a quiet strength. You could feel it in the way she spoke, the way she treated people. It centered her. Gave her peace. And probably helped her stress less — a very underrated longevity skill.

3. She stayed curious
Estelle asked questions. She kept learning. That spark in her mind never dimmed. She didn’t tune out the world. She stayed engaged with it. Curiosity is powerful — it keeps your brain young and your spirit light.

4. She radiated joy
This wasn’t fake cheerfulness. It was genuine joy. The kind that bubbles up from being grateful, present, and kind. When Estelle smiled, you smiled too. She had that gift.

5. She didn’t hold back
Estelle gave her son a stern talking-to when he needed it — and she did it with love. She cared deeply about people. And she wasn’t afraid to say what mattered.

6. She moved every day
This part still amazes me. Estelle marched the halls of her apartment building with hand weights. Nothing fancy. No gym. But she understood the value of strength. She moved her body and kept her muscles working. Most people her age weren’t doing anything like that.

7. She nourished herself
She paid attention to what she ate. She didn’t follow fads or obsess over food. But she made good choices and gave her body what it needed. That kind of consistent self-care adds up.

8. She stayed healthy — until she wasn’t
​There was no slow, drawn-out decline. Estelle was healthy for a long time. And when the end came, it came quickly. That’s what so many of us hope for — a full life, and a swift passing, with clarity and dignity intact.

Why I Still Think About Her
Estelle reminds me that it’s possible. Possible to age without losing yourself. Possible to keep your mind, your strength, your joy.

She wasn’t doing “anti-aging.” She was just living well.

And she makes me want to do the same.

It’s easy to get distracted. To get overwhelmed by all the noise out there — the supplements, the tests, the endless advice that changes every year. But Estelle cuts through that noise. Her life was proof that the basics matter most.

Movement.
Good food.
Joy.
Purpose.
Connection.
Curiosity.

Want to Know How You're Doing?

I’ve put together a simple tool called the Healthy Longevity Checklist.

It’s a quick way to check in with yourself — and see how well you’re aging.

Now, you can take the easy path or the hard path. The easy path is free, takes just a few minutes, and shows you exactly where you can improve — without drawing blood, shipping your spit, or spending a fortune on boutique testing.

The hard path? That’s the one where you chase after every expensive test, poke holes in your arms like Swiss cheese, and still feel confused about what to do next.

This checklist skips all that.

👉 Get your FREE Healthy Longevity Checklist here

It’s simple. It's science-backed. And you can do it right at home today.

Because aging well isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about doing what works.

And sometimes, the best example isn’t a study or a celebrity. It’s someone like Estelle.

​Someone who quietly lived it.