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Elder Wisdom: Sage Insights on Growing Old through Passionate Living

Original Air Date Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Not that long ago elders in our families and tribes were held in high esteem. They were given platforms to tell their stories and share life experiences that enriched and entertained the younger members of the clan.

Regrettably, in the modern age, sage advice from the elderly goes mostly unheard. Why, now, is there less interest in those of us with the most knowledge? Why does growing older carry a stigma?

To gather unique insights and experienced perspectives, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host, Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two engaging authors who have lived their long lives with purpose, passion and curiosity that gave them wisdom.

At 89, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas is an avid traveler and has written 14 books. She shares takeaways from her newest book, Growing Old: Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace, and her opinions as to why some have a prejudice about aging.

And at 80 years young, Elaine Mays has written 7 novels that stem from her real-life travels. She shares nuggets from her book, Borneo Experience, and explains why she is a champion for the natural world.

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Meet Our Guests:

Elder Wisdom: Sage Insights on Growing Old through Passionate Living with Elizabeth Marshall Thomas & Elaine Mays

Elizabeth Thomas Marshall has written fourteen books during her half-century career, including several New York Times bestsellers. She holds a BA from Radcliffe College and an MA from the George Washington University. Born in Boston in 1931, she now lives on her family’s former farm in New  Hampshire.

Book: Growing Old: Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace

Elizabeth Marshall Thomas — Growing Old with Grace: 

  • Elizabeth describes how she ages with grace. {3:26}
  • Elizabeth shares her thoughts about the current climate in the U.S. as compared to other significant times in her life. {8:18}
  • Meeting our human ancestors was one of the most impactful experiences of Elizabeth’s life. {13:32}
  • The simplest things in life are the most satisfying. {24:21}
  • Sage advice from Elizabeth about what is important to pay attention to during a lifetime. {26:29}

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Elder Wisdom: Sage Insights on Growing Old through Passionate Living with Elizabeth Marshall Thomas & Elaine Mays

After a long career as a software design engineer with several large corporations, Elaine Mays wrote and has published seven novels under the pen name of Hannah Stevens. She is also a breast cancer survivor of nine years. She lives with her two dogs, a Brittany Spaniel, Lily, and a Weimaraner, Sophia in Phoenix, Arizona.

Book: Borneo Experience

Elaine Mays — Elder Wisdom and Self-Reliance:

  • Through her stories, Elaine raises awareness of the unethical treatment of animals at the hands of humans. {33:22}
  • The more adversity Elaine endured the stronger it made her. {38:43}
  • Having children is not always easy. {46:00}
  • How Elaine stays healthy and happy. {49:13}

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"In ancient cultures, the elderly were greatly respected." Elizabeth Marshall Thomas on @HHTalkRadio Share on X "Trump is like Hitler. He wants to be a Dictator. I think he would love it to get rid of elections." Elizabeth Marshall Thomas on @HHTalkRadio Share on X "Adversity is the test that can make us stronger or take us out." Elaine Mays on @HHTalkRadio Share on X In Antarctica, the whole system is collapsing. — Elaine Mays on @HHTalkRadio Share on X

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