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Our Field of Dreams: Reimagining the Future

Original Air Date Wednesday, November 2, 2022 

From the famous ‘I have a dream’ speech by Martin Luther King to referring to America as the land of dreams, society often guides us toward creating a dream, or aspiration, to attain. Studies show that those dreams may change over time due to age, race, gender, and societal factors.

To get the low down on higher intentions, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with three authors about what we dream of and why we have longer to acquire our aspirations.

Co-authors Karen Cerulo and Janet Ruane share the findings from their book, Dreams of a Lifetime: How We Imagine Our Future and discuss how dreams differ based on a person’s lot in life.

Former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines, Michael Clinton shares statistics gleaned from his research while writing his inspirational book, Roar: Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s Too Late). Michael contends that life after 50 is the perfect time to expand our horizons and nurture and develop what is important to us.

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Meet Our Guests:

Our Field of Dreams: Reimagining the Future with Karen Cerulo, Janet Ruane & Michael Clinton

Professor Karen A. Cerulo of Rutgers University and Professor Janet M. Ruane (Roo-ON) of Montclair State University specialize in cultural sociology and social inequality.

Our Field of Dreams: Reimagining the Future with Karen Cerulo, Janet Ruane & Michael Clinton

Their work has been widely quoted in the press, including venues such as Le Monde, Mycentraljersey.com, The New York Daily News, The New Republic, The New York Times, North Jersey.com, Psychology Today, The Post Courier, The Scientific American, Slate Magazine, The Times of India, and USA Today.

Book: Dreams of a Lifetime: How We Imagine Our Future

Karen Cerulo & Janet Ruane —  The Field of Dreams:

  • Karen and Janet discuss the various factors that influence our dreams including social status, gender, race, and more. {2:54}
  • Why Karen and Janet decided to do a study about dreams. {6:40}
  • The difference between dreams, aspirations, and hope and why dreaming is essential. {10:47}
  • From children to seniors, dreams change as we gain knowledge and experience. {20:09} 
  • The correlation between dreaming and human happiness. {26:05}

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Our Field of Dreams: Reimagining the Future with Karen Cerulo, Janet Ruane & Michael Clinton

Michael Clinton is the former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines and is currently a special media advisor to the Hearst Corporation’s CEO. An author, photographer, avid traveler, and adventurer, he believes that everyone should strive to live the fullest life possible, especially in the second half. He holds two master’s degrees.

Book: Roar: Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s Too Late)

Michael Clinton — Reimagining the Future:

  • Culture and traditional media promote the idea that we should be winding down after 50. Michael contends we should be winding up. {34:48}
  • Michael describes some of the benefits of aging and stand-out stories from his book, Roar: into the second half of your life (before it’s too late). {36:46}
  • Mid-life is a great time to discover our authenticity and to make different choices. {40:47}
  • Looking at the statistics: A high percentage of the US population is 50+. {48:19}
  • Michael prefers the word ‘refire’ over retire and why aging at home is the new normal. {51:24}

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“Dreams are a very different beast. They tell us something about a person's core identity.” — Karen Cerulo on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “Dreams are more like a fantasy; they don’t necessarily have to be grounded in reality.” — Karen Cerulo on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “If you are 50 and healthy you have a really good shot of living to be 90.” @maclinton on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “34% of the US population is over 50 and every day 10, 000 Americans turn 65.” @maclinton on @HHTalkRadio Share on X

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