Awaken Hope with Sieglinde Othmer on Joyous Longevity

About this episode

Sieglinde Othmer discusses her mission to promote joy and wellness in aging.

Author Sieglinde Othmer brings an energy into any room that far exceeds that of the average 83-year-old woman. Petite and with a German accent, one is reminded of the late Dr. Ruth Westheimer as she enthusiastically describes her mission: helping others experience joy, health, and wellness as they age. “I want to help! I want to bust the myth that older age is bad. It’s a badge of honor. This can be a glorious period of devotion to ourself and our passions,” said Dr. Othmer. Sieglinde Othmer PhD earned her doctorate in Social Sciences at the University of Hamburg, Germany. A refugee, immigrant, academic, administrator, researcher, and gardener, she raised three children and three dogs, and has traveled to over 40 countries. In JOYOUS LONGEVITY: The A-Z Field Guide, she shares the wisdom she acquired in 83 years of living. She is on the Board of Directors of the United Nations Association of Greater Kansas City. She resides in Parkville, Missouri, on a lake where Canada geese fly over, where Blue Herons fish, and where Great Horned Owls keep night watch. Her purpose is to help people feel good about their age. At any age.​ Woven through the book’s narrative are the optimism and…

People in this episode

Host: Kandiee Campbell

Guest: Sieglinde Othmer

Topics covered

• joy
• longevity
• aging
• health
• wellness

Keywords

• joyous longevity
• aging
• health
• wellness
• optimism
• refugee
• immigrant
• social sciences
• book

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United Nations Association of Greater Kansas City

Places: Germany, Parkville, Missouri, East Germany

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