The Wisdom of Generations

The Wisdom of Generations

From The Sequoia Breeze by Rebecca LaSavio

December 1, 2025 · 30 min · Season 8

About this episode

Rebecca LaSavio interviews Isabel Tom about her book and the importance of intergenerational relationships.

In this special episode that’s just in time for the holiday season, Rebecca sits down with author Isabel Tom to explore the heart behind her book, The Value of Wrinkles . Drawing from her unique upbringing living with grandparents and her career serving older adults, Isabel challenges the cultural fears we often carry about aging. She shares why intergenerational relationships matter, how they enrich our families, and what wisdom we miss when we separate our lives by age. Whether you're looking to strengthen family connections or simply see aging through a more hopeful lens, this conversation will inspire you to embrace the wisdom and experience that age provides. Show Notes: ValueofWrinkles.com

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca LaSavio

Guest: Isabel Tom

Topics covered

  • intergenerational relationships
  • aging
  • family connections
  • wisdom
  • cultural fears

Keywords

  • aging
  • wisdom
  • family
  • intergenerational
  • cultural fears
  • The Value of Wrinkles

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Value of Wrinkles

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