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Martha Stewart emphasized that she is focused on healthy lifeShe remains physically active well into her 80s and continues to engage in business and creative endeavors.
On a recent episode of his podcast 50 & Unfiltered, the lifestyle icon, 84, spoke about a variety of topics with his longtime friend and colleague, QVC host Sean Killinger. including wellnessresilience, and living with a sense of purpose.
During the discussion, Stewart shared some of her biggest secrets to aging gracefully.
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Part 1: Treat aging like training, not decline.
Rather than pursuing drastic improvements, Stewart said he believes aging well is the result of consistent self-care, regular maintenance, and long-term discipline.
Martha Stewart emphasizes her focus on healthy living, as she remains physically active and engaged in business and creative activities well into her 80s. (Getty Images)
”That doesn’t appeal to me,” she said when asked about her thoughts on it. plastic surgery. “My theory is that if you take good care of yourself and follow strict but not life-threatening discipline, you’ll look good, feel good, and stay well for the rest of your life.”
Part 2: Focus on looking better, not just younger.
Stewart says she avoids plastic surgery, but supports other people’s personal choices. On the podcast, she talked about her mother’s experience.
“My mother came to me when she was 85 and asked if I could help her. undergo a faceliftStewart then took her to a famous plastic surgeon in New York.
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“He looked at her and said, ‘You’re a beautiful woman. I can’t make you look younger, but I can make you look better,'” she recalled. “So she tried it…and she looked amazing.”
“One of my mottos is to learn something new every day.”
Even though she had no interest in going under the knife, Stewart admitted that maintaining her appearance requires continued effort.
“I’m 84 years old, but I’m working hard. looks really good” she said, sharing that she gets facial waxing every three months.
Number 3: Stay busy, curious, and productive.
Stewart believes her busy schedule and intense curiosity were key to her stay. sharp and enthusiastic Even after entering my 80s.
When asked about her many commitments, she said, “I like to work, I like to learn, I like to go places, I like to be busy.” “I like to be productive. One of my mottos is to learn something new every day.”
Stewart (pictured in May 2025) said she believes that aging well is the result of consistent self-care, regular maintenance, and long-term discipline, rather than pursuing drastic improvements. (Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Stewart said her parents encouraged her and her siblings to “stay really, really active and busy. [to] Let’s learn things. ”
When I asked her if she had ever been there, TiredStewart admitted that was the case, but said he wasn’t letting fatigue slow him down. “I was sick for about a week, but I had to continue working,” she said. “You can never take off.”
Number 4: Keep evolving, but don’t “reinvent” yourself.
One of Stewart’s most widely known mottos is “Once you’re done with change, you’re done.”
“People say, ‘Oh, you’re reinventing yourself,'” she says. “I’m not reinventing it.”
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Instead, Stewart adopts the idea that: evolve gradually and naturally — in everything from your appearance to your daily habits to your career pursuits.
“Reinventing would mean complete change, and we can’t do that,” she said. “I haven’t changed anything about my body shape or anything, except to get better.”
#5: Prioritize toughness and self-acceptance
Persistence and resilience are the keys to overcoming setbacks and achieving goals, according to Stewart.
“I think I’ve always been tough,” she said. “I’ve been through everything. Don’t be sensitive.”
“I have pretty much everything I need,” said Stewart, 84, who expressed a desire to spend more time with her family. (Getty Images)
She also distinguishes between find happiness And being at peace with yourself.
“I’m happy with myself,” Stewart added.
Part 6: Prioritize family and physical ability
“I have pretty much everything I need,” said Stewart, 84, who expressed a desire to spend more time with her family.
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She also emphasized the importance of maintaining physical ability to have fun. demanding activitieslikes hiding, horseback riding, and rafting, all of which she planned to do during a family trip to Utah.
Number 7: Be realistic about death and don’t fear it.
When a podcast conversation goes something like this: end of life planningKillinger asked Stewart for his thoughts on cremation. “I’m going to be composted,” she replied.
“Once you’re done changing, you’re done.”
When asked for details, Stewart said her preferences reflected burial. her beloved animals Over the years.
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“When one of my horses dies, we dig a huge hole really deep in one of our fields,” she said. “We have a pet cemetery and the horses are wrapped in thin white linen sheets and very carefully lowered into this huge, lovely grave. That’s where I want to go.”
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Asked if that was acceptable, Stewart said: “I’m not going to hurt anyone. It’s my property.”
She added that traditional burial procedures such as coffins and headstones do not appeal to her.
FOX News Digital has reached out to Stewart for comment.
