About this episode

Dr. Amy Robbins discusses the concept of conscious aging with Ron Pevny, exploring the spiritual significance of becoming an elder.

Are you afraid you're shrinking instead of growing? My conversation today with Ron Pevny will completely change how you see your later years. We’ve been taught to fight aging, but indigenous cultures knew that becoming an elder is a spiritual pinnacle we must prepare for. Ron reveals the difference between just getting older and stepping into the fullness of who you were always meant to be. 00:00 The Lost Art of Conscious Aging 03:17 Defining the Shift from Midlife to Elderhood 06:14 What is the True Elder Archetype? 09:25 How Western Society Lost Its Elders 13:15 The Impact of Family Breakdown on Aging 19:41 The Maori: A 12-Year Training to Become an Elder 25:00 Why Aging Should Feel Exciting, Not Dreadful 29:33 Beyond "Active Aging": The Real Gift of Elderhood 31:50 Spirituality as the Essence of Conscious Aging 35:12 Rites of Passage: Why We Need More Than a Party 40:04 The "Space Between" and Preparing for Death 44:19 Finding Support & Ron's Resources LEARN MORE ABOUT RON PEVNY: ·         Website: [CenterforConsciousEldering.com] ·         Book:  Conscious Living, Conscious Aging…

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