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  • Ep #39: Revisiting Your Past & Unpacking Your 'Constructed World'
    2025/06/25

    Learn how Tom Ulrich uses the Wisdom Course to rethink his childhood and the "constructed world" that shaped him. This introspective process helps him understand lifelong influences and find new meaning in the later years of life. Tom also reveals his "feelings-oriented" approach: this lens provides profound insight into core memories and personal growth within the Wisdom Course.

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    24 分
  • Ep #38: Self-Reflection Framework: Finding Wisdom in Your Story
    2025/06/11

    Dive into the Wisdom Course's first teaching session, focusing on how to look at your life as an outside observer to harvest life lessons. Understand the framework's elements, including the Constructed World, Objectification, Internalization, Absolutization, Renovation, and Regeneration, derived from the social construction of reality. Prepare by embracing self-curiosity and reflecting on your narrative meaningfully through a framework of practices that will naturally bring lessons and wisdom forward!


    Want to learn more and dive deeper into what we discussed today? https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/5lessons-you-learn-when-refelcting-on-your-life-story.pdf

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    17 分
  • Ep #37: Understanding Your Story & Bridging Generations: The Wisdom Course Overview
    2025/05/28

    Scott Miller and Karyn Nancarvis explore the history, teachings, and impact of The Wisdom Course from Garden Spot Communities. This transformative experience guides participants to harvest the wisdom of their life by reflecting on pivotal moments to understand how their past shaped them. Learn how storytelling is a powerful tool for passing along values to the next generation and navigating life, leading to new appreciation for your unique journey and a renewed sense of purpose.


    Want to learn more and dive deeper into what we discussed today? https://gsc.gl/5LifeStoryLessons

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    13 分
  • EP #35: Matthew Kaplan - Intergenerational Relationships
    2024/12/20
    In the podcast, Dr. Matt Kaplan, a professor for intergenerational programs and aging at Pennsylvania State University, talks about the impacts of intergenerational relationships. According to Dr. Kaplan, whether you are working in the retirement living industry or a Head Start preschool, you are building the intergenerational relationships that are critical for our society. Learn about the 5 Impacts of Intergenerational Relationships: https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5ImpactsofIntergenerationalRelationships.pdf
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    41 分
  • EP #36: Matthew Kaplan - Facilitating Intergenerational Relationships
    2024/12/18
    In part two of our conversation with Dr. Matt Kaplan, he talks about the “Five Ps and a V” that he uses to help communities facilitate intergenerational relationships. The V is “Value” -- an opportunity to discover the value in truly seeing each other and engaging together. The five Ps appear below. Read about the 5 Ways to Facilitate Intergenerational Relationships: https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5WaystoFacilitateIntergenerationalRelationships-.pdf
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    26 分
  • EP #34: Beth Witrogen - Reframing Aging
    2024/12/11
    In the podcast, Beth Witrogen, an award-winning journalist and author, talks about the importance of reframing aging—focusing on all of the aspects of health and wellness, not just physical health. We offer these aspects of health as a framework to reframe aging. Read the 5 Ways Beth talks about Reframing Aging: https://gsc.gl/5WaystoReframe Thistledown Cooperative Living Featured in the Journal on Active Aging: https://www.gardenspotvillage.org/news/thistledown-cooperative-living-featured-in-the-journal-for-active-aging/ Purchase - "Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal" by Beth Witrogen: https://www.amazon.com/Caregiving-Spiritual-Journey-Love-Renewal/dp/1620455846
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    32 分
  • EP #33: Nancy Peckenham - Wisdom with Crow's Feet
    2024/11/11
    In the podcast, Scott and Juanita talk with Nancy Peckenham, founder of Crow's Feet. Nancy discusses the wisdom people share in the Crow’s Feet online community. The stories are poignant and memorable. Here are a few recent blogs celebrating aging (and the lead-in to engage you with learning). Read the 5 Pieces of Wisdom from Crows Feet https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/5PiecesofWisdomfromCrowsFeet.pdf Read these 5 articles that imparted wisdom in our lives. That Face in the Mirror: https://medium.com/crows-feet/that-face-in-the-mirror-a09c9bce11a0 Frozen in Time: How Skating Connected My Family Across Generations: https://medium.com/crows-feet/frozen-in-time-how-skating-connected-my-family-across-generations-dba2d66c25ab How Early Retirement Has Improved My Social Life:https://medium.com/crows-feet/how-early-retirement-has-improved-my-social-life-0430dab63e8f Changing My Game To Help My Sister With Alzheimer's: https://medium.com/crows-feet/changing-my-game-to-help-my-sister-with-alzheimers-cd5439b06bbb Piviot: https://medium.com/crows-feet/pivot-b6976564922f
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    23 分
  • EP 32 Rob Schwartz - Wisdom of Morrie
    2024/10/21
    In the podcast Rob Schwartz, son of Morrie Schwartz talks about the “The Wisdom of Morrie,” a book he published on behalf of his father, Morrie Schwartz, in 2023. The book is full of wisdom and insight, lists and advice. Below, find five “Thoughts to Live By” from Morrie Schwartz. This list appears on page 144 of “The Wisdom of Morrie.” Read more: https://gsc.gl/5PiecesOfWisdom
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    32 分