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What if, instead of fixating on what's left on your bucket list, you created an “anti-bucket list” of things you no longer need to do? This perspective-shifting idea comes from award-winning filmmaker Skye Bergman, who has gathered 3,000 years of collective wisdom from adults 75+ on how to live well.As milestone birthdays like 70 approach, many of us wonder if we'll have enough time to accomplish everything we desire. Bergman's documentary Lives Well-Lived and book Lives Well-Lived Generations challenge our youth-obsessed culture by showcasing vibrant, purposeful aging. Her research identifies four essential elements of a well-lived life: purpose, community, resilience, and positivity. Purpose evolves, especially after retirement, when professional identity shifts. The key is finding what truly brings joy—whether it's making mozzarella for your daughter's deli or volunteering to teach English. Bergman challenges ageist limitations with inspiring examples like her grandmother, who started working out at 80, and Ernestine Shepard, who became a champion bodybuilder in her 50s after losing loved ones to diabetes. These stories prove that age doesn't define what's possible.Bergman also highlights the power of intergenerational connections in combating isolation. Her monthly potluck dinners, bringing together women from ages 20 to 90, dissolve ageist divides and create a meaningful community.Ready to embrace aging on your own terms? It's time to create your anti-bucket list—letting go of what no longer serves you while embracing purpose, connection, and joy. Listen now to start redefining what's possible.Bio Sky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. "Lives Well Lived" is Sky's directorial debut. The film is based upon her book "Lives Well-Lived Generations".Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France) in Paris. Her book, The Naked & The Nude: Images from the Sculpture Series, includes an introduction by Hèléne Pinet, curator of photography at the Rodin Museum in Paris. She has shot book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads that appeared in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey.Sky Bergman is a Professor of Photography and Video at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA.Websitehttps://www.skybergmanproductions.com/InstagramLinked InFacebookWe hope you have enjoyed this episode. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share the podcast.To find out more about Lynnis and what is going on in the V.I.B.E. Living World please go to https://link.tr.ee/LynnisJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, where active participation fuels the collective journey toward health and vitality. Subscribe, engage, and embark on this adventure toward proactive well-being together. Go to https://www.vibewellnesswomannetwork.com to join. We have wonderful events, courses, challenges, guides, blogs and more all designed for the midlife woman who wants to keep her V.I.B.E. and remain Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered after 40+. Interested in an AI platform that meets all your needs? Click here
Peter Singer may be, as The New Yorker calls him, the planet's “most influential living philosopher." He has written the classic text Practical Ethics, The Expanding Circle, The Life You Can Save (which gave rise to the organization of the same name) and Pushing Time Away (an account of the life and fate of his grandfather, a victim of the Holocaust). Carl and Peter discuss the carefulness around spending instilled by his parents at an early age and reflects on the ethics of giving and altruism. Peter also emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between personal enjoyment and addressing global suffering, advocating for a focus on sufficiency rather than excess. He highlights the significance of having a purpose in life and the evolving nature of needs versus wants in contemporary society. Peter advocates for effective altruism, culminating in his reflection on how future generations might view their relationship with money and its role in doing good in the world. —----------------------------- Livest Well Lived Podcast Listen to the Lives Well Lived podcast, hosted by Peter and Kasia de Lazari Radek, wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes consist of interviews with remarkable guests who have lived well, both in the sense of living an ethical life, but also in that they are fulfilled and happy with what they have achieved in their lives. —----------------------------- Follow 50 Fires on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50firespod/ Please direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Cover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.com Music Credits: Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Cody Francis / Wherever You're Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet Sky BergmanSky Bergman, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is in her third act after a 30-year teaching career. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines like the Smithsonian. Sky's passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections, emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following her successful PBS documentary "Lives Well Lived," her book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS" distills wisdom from the film, celebrating life's essence across generations.Connect with Sky Bergmanwebsite: https://www.skybergmanproductions.com/Book: https://a.co/d/aBvvbaGLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skybergman/Connect with Host Terry LohrbeerIf you are a Boomer and feel you would make a great guest please email Terry with your bio and any other info you would like to share at: terry@kickassboomers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/Instagram: kickassboomersTwitter: @kickassboomersWebsite: kickassboomers.comTerry's editing company:Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing:premierepodcastpros@gmail.com LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Email terry@kickassboomers.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Hello and welcome to this episode of Retirement Rebel. Today, I'm absolutely thrilled to share with you a conversation that genuinely struck a chord with me. We're diving deep into the world of intergenerational discussions, combating ageism, and redefining what it means to age gracefully, all through the eyes of the wonderful Sky Bergman, an accomplished American photographer and filmmaker.Firstly, one of the main points we discussed was the importance of intergenerational conversations. This isn't just about fostering warm and fuzzy feelings; it's a critical tool in combating ageism. Sky's work, particularly in her award-winning film Lives Well Lived, showcases the profound wisdom and wit of adults aged 75 to 100. Through her lens, we get to see how valuable these conversations can be—not just for older adults but for young people too. They offer a chance to break down stereotypes and build bridges of understanding between generations. I know many of you, like me, are deeply passionate about changing how society views ageing, and these intergenerational dialogues are key to that shift.Next, we delved into how Sky perceives aging itself and the damaging societal norms that come with it. She shared personal insights into how the media has skewed perceptions of ageing, often presenting it as something to be feared or combated with anti-ageing products. But Sky's take is refreshingly rebellious—she argues for embracing our years, owning our age, and celebrating the journey. This perspective is especially empowering for all of us who are navigating our sixties and beyond, seeking to live boldly rather than simply growing old.Lastly, we touched on Sky's motivations in her own sixties and her exciting future film projects. At 58, she speaks with great enthusiasm about how this phase of life has become a prime time of comfort, freedom, and opportunity. She's working on projects that beautifully blend intergenerational themes and personal passions, showing us that it's never too late to pursue what lights us up. For those of you with dreams and projects simmering on the back burner, Sky's journey is a powerful reminder that now is the perfect time to act on them.So, sit back and get ready to be inspired. As you listen, I encourage you to think about how you can bring these themes into your own life—whether it's starting a meaningful conversation with someone of a different generation or pursuing a passion project you've been putting off. Let's embrace the vibrant possibilities of life after 60 together.Don't forget to follow / subscribe to the podcast for FREE on your podcast app of choice, or play it directly from the website: www.retirementrebel.co.ukKey Points:00:00 - Introducing Skye Bergman and Her WorkI introduce Skye Bergman, an American photographer and filmmaker. She created the award-winning film "Lives Well Lived," which celebrates the wit and wisdom of adults aged 75 to 100 years, and authored the book "Lives Well Lived, Generations." We discuss the importance of intergenerational dialogue and combating ageism.01:38 - Discovery of the Pro-Age MovementSkye shares how she unexpectedly became part of the pro-age movement while searching for positive role models as she approached 50. Inspired by her grandmother, she chose to embrace and celebrate aging.02:39 - Overcoming Negative Images of AgingWe talk about how negative aging portrayals can be depressing. Skye emphasizes the joys and wisdom of growing older, drawing from the inspiration of older individuals living vibrant lives.03:54 - The Inspiration Behind "Lives Well Lived"Skye explains the personal journey that led to creating "Lives Well Lived." Motivated by her grandmother's active...
Welcome back to the Retirement Rebel Life After 60 podcast, I'm thrilled to have you join us for series 2. This podcast is very close to my heart, as it's a platform where women can show just how fabulously they're ageing and breaking stereotypes about life after 60. Today's introduction to the new series reflects the core subjects we'll be diving into, which I believe will resonate deeply with our listeners who are keen on embracing ageing with a positive, adventurous outlook.Firstly, we explore the immense power of storytelling in challenging ageism. I'm especially excited about my conversation with Sky Bergman, an award-winning filmmaker from America. Her incredible film, "Lives Well Lived," is changing the way young and old communicate and understand each other, breaking down ageist barriers. This highlights a central theme of our podcast—redefining what it means to grow older and refusing to let limiting beliefs hold us back from new adventures and fulfilling lives. I know many of you tune in because you share this hunger for a narrative that doesn't diminish with age but thrives with new beginnings and connections.Another key aspect we'll delve into is the empowering stories of women who have used their retirement as a springboard for new ventures. One such story is that of Tricia Cusden, who founded her own makeup company in her mid-sixties. She is a walking testament to the idea that it's never too late to start something new and successful. At an age when many feel pressured to slow down, Tricia's story is a powerful reminder that our sixties can be a time of blossoming, entrepreneurship, and rekindling passions. These tales will not only inspire but also provide practical insights on how to pursue such ventures with vigour and confidence.Lastly, we take a close look at the emotional journey that comes with ageing. This includes a heartfelt discussion on grief with Nicola Marshall. As we age, the topic of death tends to surface more often, and it can be a heavy burden to carry alone. Nicola offers valuable advice on how to navigate grief positively, helping us to understand and process these emotions. Coupled with lighter subjects like humour and embracing a joyful perspective on ageing discussed with guests like Valerie Troy, we strive to provide a balanced view on living our best lives post-60, facing fears head-on, and finding joy and growth in every chapter.To all my listeners, whether new or returning, I hope these stories and discussions will ignite a spark in you and help redefine your own narrative around ageing. Let's continue this journey together, sharing our stories and inspiring each other to live fully and fearlessly. Welcome to series 2, and thank you for being part of the Retirement Rebel community.Website: www.retirementrebel.co.ukInstagram: Siobhan - HostInstagram: Matt - ProducerPodcast Production: www.kult.mediaBuy My Book: Retirement RebelSign Up For My NewsletterThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Support Retirement Rebel Copyright 2025 Siobhan Daniels Mentioned in this...
Peter Singer is a professor of bioethics with a background in philosophy. He works mostly in practical ethics and is best known for his books "Animal Liberation Now" and "Why Vegan?" and for his writings about global poverty. You can find our first Sentientist conversation on episode 156. His new book, Consider the Turkey, is available now from Princeton University Press. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the most important questions: “what's real?”, “who matters?” and "how can we make a better world?" Sentientism answers those questions with "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is here on YouTube. 00:00 Clips! 01:12 Welcome - Sentientism merch :) - Sentientism in the classroom03:45 Touring China - "If those of us in the animal movement can't have some influence on China... what we're doing in the West is a sideshow" - "China has more farmed animals than any other country in the world and it has really no national animal welfare laws..." - "China's meat consumption has been growing enormously since the country became more prosperous... That's something I felt I wanted to try and have an influence on" - The difficulty of influencing China from an outside perspective - "Try to plant some seeds there... animal ethics... raise some questions about what we're eating..." - "Encourage some of the professors... to teach more courses... practical ethics... animal ethics..." - Boycotting vs. engaging with autocratic states? - "I don't think that [boycotting] is going to lead to any progress... harden attitudes... 'If these westerners don't want to speak to us... we can manage perfectly well on our own'... and they can... It's really important to engage with them." - "It's still possible to make a difference by influencing individuals... a lot has happened because some people have moved away from eating animals... helping to put some pressure on the meat industry and on supermarkets" - "Professors who have quite a lot of autonomy in what they teach... not complete... but... to put on courses in practical ethics and animal ethics" - How are epistemology and ethics different in Chinese culture? - "I don't think anybody made a statement that I would regard as faith-based... referring to god or some divine purpose" although Buddhism / daoism - "Certainly open to the facts... science of animal sentience... nobody questioned that... nobody questioned evolution..." - "Very much like talking to an audience in the west that was university educated where also you don't get very many challenges to a science-based view" - Religion and autocracy/authoritarianism as two different sources of dogmatism? 25:52 Consider the Turkey Follow Peter - PeterSinger.info (and you can chat to PeterSinger.AI there) - Peter's Bold Reasoning Substack - Peter on BlueSky - Peter's Lives Well Lived podcast with Kasia de Lazari Radek And more... full show notes at Sentientism.info. Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at Sentientism.info. Join our "I'm a Sentientist" wall via this simple form. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is here on FaceBook. Come join us there!
We are so fortunate to have Sky Bergman as our special guest on Loving Later Life. She is Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines like the Smithsonian. In her third act after a 30-year teaching career, Sky felt pulled by her dreams and passions in the direction of being behind the lens of a different kind, motivated and inspired by the love of her Grandma who was turning 100. She wanted to find other people like her Grandmother who could be her role models for aging. Sky spent 4 years interviewing 40 ppl with a collective life experience of 3000 years and created the film Lives Well Lived currently on PBS, Amazon, and iTunes to name a few. Her goal was to discover their secret, and she found that they had 3 things in common, which she shares with us, and more! You will feel incredibly positive about aging after watching her film. It has been so popular that she then wrote the book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS. " The first half is about her experiences making the film and the lessons she learned. The second half is about the amazing people around the globe who are doing work connecting generations. Sky's passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections, emphasizing the power of shared stories. And after listening to our conversation, you will feel the power of her story and very different about aging.
Peter Singer–the philosopher, professor emeritus of bioethics at Princeton University, and author (including his landmark 1975 work, “Animal Liberation” and the just-published “Consider The Turkey”—explains that his slate of pursuits post-retirement from Princeton includes a stint as visiting professor at the National University of Singapore. He goes on to clarify that while, yes, he did […] The post Peter Singer, philosopher, professor, author: “Consider The Turkey” first appeared on Talking Animals.
In our latest episode of AGE WISE, we welcome back acclaimed author and filmmaker Sky Bergman to discuss her new book, Lives Well Lived, based on her PBS documentary. Sky reveals the inspiring secrets to living a long, meaningful life and emphasizes the incredible impact of multi-generational relationships. Don't miss this insightful conversation—learn how you can create your own life well lived and forge stronger connections across generations. Click here to watch the episode and start your journey to a more fulfilling life!
In this final episode of the first season of Lives Well Lived, Peter & Kasia interview acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates about her prolific career and perspectives on writing and life.Joyce Carol Oates was born during the Depression in Lockport, New York. Oates published her first book in 1963 as a teen, and has since published 58 novels, many of them portraying the darkness of American society. Her writing has earned her virtually every major American literary prize, and she has been a finalist for the Pulitzer for Fiction five times. Joyce, a longtime Princeton professor and writer, discusses the complexity of self-identity, and the nature of a well-lived life. She presents a unique view and challenges the core themes of this podcast, noting her focus on literary output over emotional introspection. Joyce expresses her belief in prioritising the work over personal fame and outlines her perspective on philosophical questions about the self.In the second half of this episode, Peter & Kasia reflect on the recurrent themes that have arisen from our guests over this first season. We thank for you listening, and hope you join us for Season Two when we are back later in the year. If you have guest suggestions pls leave us a review and who you would like to see on an upcoming episode of Lives Well Lived.Keep up to date with Peter!Website: www.petersinger.infoSubstack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singerKeep up to date with Kasia!https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek Executive Producer: Rachel BarrettAudio Producer: Stuart BucklandThanks to our volunteer researchers Hendrik Dahlmeier and Mihika ChechiIf you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sky Bergman's film, Lives Well Lived, explored the joys of growing old, the value of wisdom, and the appreciation of life. Through interviews with people aged 75 and older, the documentary highlighted the resilience, sense of joy and positivity that come with age. The film has now evolved into a book, Lives Well Lived Generations, where Sky shares her personal journey of embracing aging, cherishing every wrinkle and gray hair, and fostering connections across generations. She explores the significance of meaningful conversations between young and older individuals, combating ageism, and promoting mutual understanding.The documentary and book aim to inspire others to appreciate life, engage with different age groups, and recognize the value of shared experiences. In this interview we discuss how Sky's work has reshaped her understanding of life while nurturing a positive attitude towards aging and living fully in the moment.Additional details and show notes Flexbeam Red Light therapyA wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Code LLAMA. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer hereEnergyBits algae snacksA microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discountSiPhox Health home blood testingMeasure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. Get a 20% discount with code LLAMA Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
Sky Bergman, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is in her third act after a 30-year teaching career. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines like the Smithsonian. Sky's passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections, emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following her successful PBS documentary "Lives Well Lived," her book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS" distills wisdom from the film, celebrating life's essence across generations.Contact Sky Bergman:SkyBergmanProductions.comContact Sara Hart:PrimeSparkWomen.com
The Melbourne-based "Conversation at The Crossroads" opened its six-week series, "Ethics in Turbulent Times: How to Bring Society to Higher Ground" with broad and sweeping discussion and a presentation from the internationally known philosopher, Peter Singer (pictured). During his presentation at the University College at the University of Melbourne, Mr Singer mentioned the podcast with which he is involved - "Lives Well Lived". Five sessions are yet to come in "Ethics in Turbulent Times", an event you can attend either in person or virtually - I shared the first breakout room with several people, including a woman from Germany who was an enthusiast of Peter Singer's work.
Peter Singer è tra i più importanti e influenti filosofi mondiali, intorno alla questione animale. A lui dobbiamo, in buona parte, il merito di avere fatto emergere l'urgenza di una riflessione critica su temi come l'antropocentrismo e lo specismo. Sistemi di pensiero che oggi sono messi sempre più in discussione, e che pongono - da un punto di vista morale - l'essere umano su un piano diverso (e superiore) rispetto ad ogni altro essere vivente.La riflessione filosofica intorno a questi argomenti è particolarmente feconda anche nell'evidenziare i legami intrinseci dello specismo con il razzismo, il maschilismo, l'omofobia. È infatti proprio in quell'assegnare arbitrariamente ad alcuni animali lo status di “amici” relegando tutti gli altri al ruolo di “strumenti”, o di “cibo”, che si troverebbe il germe delle discriminazioni tra gli stessi esseri umani. In questo senso vanno anche le riflessioni più attuali del femminismo intersezionale, nella parte in cui riconosce nel sistema di sfruttamento animale i germi di un sistema patriarcale-maschilista che è parte integrante dell'industria zootecnica (si pensi ad esempio alla violenza sessuale subita dalle mucche, che vengono ingravidate artificialmente per continuare a produrre latte).Peter Singer collabora da anni con Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek, filosofa polacca dell'università di Łódź specializzata in utilitarismo etico. Insieme curano un podcast di grande successo, che riflette su questi argomenti con ospiti di importanza mondiale: il titolo è “Lives Well Lived “(vite ben vissute).Insieme i due filosofi erano a Lugano, lo scorso giugno, per una conferenza proprio sull'etica universale e sulla sua necessaria razionalità.Alessandro Bertellotti e Marco Pagani li hanno incontrati.
EPISODE 172 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on aging gracefully and the wisdom we acquire through a life well lived. Most people would agree that the most powerful factor in aging well is a positive mindset, the absolute belief that you can age youthfully and in good health. Imagine having a treasure trove of examples of resilience, positivity and insight at your fingertips for inspiration. In today's episode, I talk to Skye Bergman about her book, “Lives Well Lived - Generations”, in which she celebrates the stories of 40 older adults with a collective life experience of 3000 years. Their stories were first featured in her PBS documentary Lives Well Lived. Skye Bergman is a professor emerita of photography and video at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines such as The Smithsonian. Following her 30 year teaching career, Sky's passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections through emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following airing of her documentary, she curated her book to share the wisdom from the film. The life stories highlight purpose, connection, the art of thriving through life's up and downs, and celebrating life's essence across generations. Episode Timeline 0:01 Introduction to Lives Well Lived 4:08 Skye Bergman's career in the visual arts. 7:23 The Importance of Intergenerational connections 9:25 Finding and Interviewing participants 12:54 A selection of stories from the documentary 21:02 The community and attitude towards aging 31:20 The Impact of COVID-19 on connection and community 35:11 Upcoming video projects and final thoughts Download your free program overview of Memory Boosting Mastery: Say Goodbye to Senior Moments: Schedule a free MBM Program Eligibility Call with Dr. Gillian Lockitch Learn about the work of Sky Bergman here https://www.skybergmanproductions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/skybergman/ https://www.facebook.com/liveswelllived/ https://www.facebook.com/skybergmanproductions/ https://www.instagram.com/liveswelllived/ https://www.instagram.com/skybergmanproductions/ And if you have not already done so, please follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.
Award-winning photographer, educator, and filmmaker, Sky Bergman, talks about her new book and the central pillars of aging well she uncovered during the filming of her documentary, Lives Well Lived. About Sky Bergman Sky Bergman, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is in her third act after a 30-year teaching career. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines like the Smithsonian. Sky's passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections, emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following her successful PBS documentary "Lives Well Lived," her book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS" distills wisdom from the film, celebrating life's essence across generations. Connect with her at: skybergmanproductions.com. Key Takeaways We all need a sense of purpose, no matter what age. Everyone needs a reason to get up every day and “a reason for being.” Often you can't control the things that are happening around you, but you can control your attitude and how you react. Resilience is a pillar of Lives Well Lived. We can learn how to get through hardship. Find ways to build intergenerational connections. Having conversations and shared experiences can broaden your understanding in a segregated world. Additional Links Lives Well Lived - GENERATIONS Sky Bergman Productions Discussion Guide from Lives Well Lived
This is an encore Living to 100 Club appearance by our guest, Sky Bergman. Sky was a guest on this podcast in August 2019, just after the release of her film documentary, Lives Well Lived. This film told the stories of adults 75 to 100 years old, thriving and enjoying their senior years. In today's program, Sky shares her continued role as a film producer to combat ageism through intergenerational connections. Her latest book is Lives Well Lived – GENERATIONS. We explore the topics of resilience, positivity, and insights from older adults with 3,000 years of collective experience. How do intergenerational connections combat ageism? How can we learn from one another and what are some examples of intergenerational programs around the country. We also hear about Sky's latest films in production, Prime Time Band, a collection of musicians in their 60's through their 90's in Santa Barbara California. The other is Mochtisuki, the Japanese tradition that brings generations together through food. Be sure to tune in for this uplifting conversation about the positives of aging. Mini Bio Sky Bergman, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is in her third act after a 30-year teaching career. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines like the Smithsonian. Sky's passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections, emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following her successful PBS documentary "Lives Well Lived," her book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS" distills wisdom from the film, celebrating life's essence across generations. For Our Listeners Sky's Website: https://www.skybergmanproductions.com/ New Book: Lives Well Lived: GENERATIONS
This is an encore Living to 100 Club appearance by our guest, Sky Bergman. Sky was a guest on this podcast in August 2019, just after the release of her film documentary, Lives Well Lived. This film told the stories of adults 75 to 100 years old, thriving and enjoying their senior years. In today's program, Sky shares her continued role as a film producer to combat ageism through intergenerational connections. Her latest book is Lives Well Lived – GENERATIONS. We explore the topics of resilience, positivity, and insights from older adults with 3,000 years of collective experience. How do intergenerational connections combat ageism? How can we learn from one another and what are some examples of intergenerational programs around the country. We also hear about Sky's latest films in production, Prime Time Band, a collection of musicians in their 60's through their 90's in Santa Barbara California. The other is Mochtisuki, the Japanese tradition that brings generations together through food. Be sure to tune in for this uplifting conversation about the positives of aging. Mini Bio Sky Bergman, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is in her third act after a 30-year teaching career. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines like the Smithsonian. Sky's passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections, emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following her successful PBS documentary "Lives Well Lived," her book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS" distills wisdom from the film, celebrating life's essence across generations. For Our Listeners Sky's Website: https://www.skybergmanproductions.com/ New Book: Lives Well Lived: GENERATIONS
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton are joined by award-winning photographer and documentarian, Sky Bergman. Sky's directorial debut, Lives Well Lived, has evolved into a book titled Lives Well Lived—GENERATIONS, which takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the wisdom and experiences of older adults. The discussion covers the captivating stories of older generations, the inspiration behind Sky's work, and her personal perspective on aging well. Sky shares insights from her project, starting with her 103-year-old grandmother, and discusses the keys to a life well-lived. The episode also shares her ongoing "Intergenerational Connections Through the Lives Well Lived Project." Tune in to discover the secrets, wit, and wisdom of aging well, and learn how you can apply these lessons to your own life.https://www.skybergmanproductions.com/ TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo code (AGEWELL) and track your pace of aging well.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Have questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast
Sky Bergman, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is in her third act after a 30-year teaching career. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines like the Smithsonian. Sky's passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections, emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following her successful PBS documentary "Lives Well Lived," her book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS" distills wisdom from the film, celebrating life's essence across generations.Sky joins us on the Bright Side to talk about her new book, her upcoming documentary films, and her legacy of kindness and bringing generations together. RESOURCES:WEBSITE: skybergmanproductions.comBOOK: Lives Well Lived - Generations
Sky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Her documentary, Lives Well Lived, was Sky's directorial debut. Lives Well Lived celebrates the wit and wisdom of people aged 75-100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful life. Encompassing 3,000 years of collective life experience, diverse people share life lessons about perseverance, the human spirit, and staying positive in the midst of life's greatest challenges. Their stories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you. Watch the film here or on PBS (This is the 56-minute version. When asked, say that PBS is your local station!). Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France) in Paris. Her book, The Naked & The Nude: Images from the Sculpture Series, includes an introduction by Hèléne Pinet, curator of photography at the Rodin Museum in Paris. She has shot book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads that appeared in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey. Sky Bergman was the former chair of the Art & Design department at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA (2007 – 2013) and is currently a Professor of Photography and Video where she has been teaching since 1995. SKY'S LINKS: Website Watch the film Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Buy the book Women Beyond a Certain Age is an award-winning weekly podcast with Denise Vivaldo. She brings her own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoint to the topics she discusses with her guests. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. SHOW LINKS: Website Join our Facebook group Follow our Facebook page Instagram Episode archive Email us: WomenBeyond@icloud.com Denise Vivaldo is the host of WBACA. Her info lives here More of Denise's info is here
Welcome to The Long Game Podcast! I'm your host, Sandra Scaiano. In this episode, we dive into the definition of a “life well lived”. It's a question with countless answers, and today we're exploring it with Sky Bergman, an artist and documentary filmmaker. Sky's documentary, "Lives Well Lived," features interviews with individuals aged 75 to 100, sharing their wisdom and experiences. These interviews cover over 3,000 years of collective experience, revealing secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. From family histories to personal triumphs and tragedies, the film captures the essence of aging with grace and resilience. "Lives Well Lived" premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and has been screened in over 200 cities, winning eight awards. The film is now available on PBS, and organizations like Aging 2.0, AARP's Movies for Grownups, Encore.org, and Leading Age have also showcased it. In our conversation, Sky shares three common themes essential for a life well lived: a sense of purpose, a sense of community, and resilience. She emphasizes breaking down ageism stereotypes and fostering intergenerational connections for a better society. Sky's journey in creating this film is a testament to following your passion and creative thinking. Sky also discusses how she funded the documentary through unique means, emphasizing the importance of artists being paid for their work. Additionally, she highlights the concept of paying it forward and shares tips for those interested in creating similar projects. If you're inspired by Sky's work, check out her website for a list of starter questions for interviews and a video with tips on lighting, audio, and B-roll. It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to document and share meaningful stories. Thank you for joining us on The Long Game Podcast. Let's continue to explore what it means to live a life well lived. Until next time, keep playing the long game. LINKS: • Lives Well Lived Film: https://lives-well-lived.com • PBS Learning Media: https://pbslearningmedia.org • Take Action Page: https://lives-well-lived.com/take-action • Book on Amazon]:https://amazon.com CONNECT WITH US: • The Long Game Podcast Website: https://thelonggamepodcast.net --- Thank you for listening! If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your friends or leave a review. Both make a big difference. See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we sit down with Sky Bergman, an award-winning photographer turned documentary filmmaker, to discuss her inspiring journey that started with documenting her grandmother's cooking and grew into producing an impactful film titled "Lives Well Lived." This film celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults aged 75 to 100 who are living their lives to the fullest. Sky shares how she creatively funded her first film and learned to edit it in an unconventional way. We dive into the lessons she's learned about purpose and resilience from the people she's featured in her films. We also talk about her latest projects, including a new documentary about the Japanese tradition of preparing Mochi titled, Mochitsuki. Join us for an uplifting conversation about creativity, aging, the power of community, and the importance of intergenerational relationships. Sky's story is a testament to following your passion and finding purpose at any age.
Listen to a discussion about pet summer safety with Robin Coleman of Woods Humane Society and Dr. Dorian with Vetama Mobile Veterinarian Care. It's Peace, Love & Pets. Filmmaker Sky Bergman has just published a book as a companion to her documentary “Lives Well Lived”. She and KCBX's Brian Reynolds discuss the benefits of intergenerational connections. On Playing With Food, Fr. Ian attempts to make Bao buns with the owners of Bing's Bao Buns in the SLO Public Market.
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Singer, one of the world's leading moral philosophers, known for his work in building the philosophical foundations of the modern animal rights movement, which he helped develop with his landmark book “Animal Liberation” published in 1975 which was one of the first to highlight hideous conditions of animal suffering and the vacuity of “speciesism”. He is a prominent advocate of Utilitarianism, and over the years, he's written about euthanasia, infanticide, and global poverty, amongst many other issues, and his scholarship continues to influence public discourse and ethical policy. If you're interested in learning more about his philosophy, Peter Singer has just launched his own podcast called “Lives Well Lived” where he interviews guests who have lived lives with extraordinary contributions. In today's episode, Peter and I discuss, as always, the four books which have most influenced him as a thinker and a person, as well as the modern animal rights movement, veganism, and his introduction to philosophy.
Patreon: https://bit.ly/3v8OhY7 Peter Singer is Ira W. DeCamp Professor Emeritus of Bioethics in the Department of Philosophy at Princeton University. He is among the most influential living philosophers, and among the most influential moral philosophers of the last century. Peter is best known for his work in applied ethics on animal welfare and global poverty. In this episode, Robinson and Peter discuss these topics after first introducing his more general views on moral philosophy, including those on utilitarianism and meta-ethics. Throughout their conversation they also touch on Peter's new podcast, Lives Well Lived, co-hosted with Kasia de Lazari Radek, the Journal of Controversial Ideas, Peter's Substack, Bold Reasoning with Peter Singer, and his latest and next books, which are respectively The Buddhist and the Ethicist (Shambhala, 2023) and Consider the Turkey (Princeton, 2024). Peter's Website: https://www.petersinger.info Lives Well Lived Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/6628460c6b51e80012b834c2 The Life You Can Save Organization: https://www.thelifeyoucansave.org.au The Journal of Controversial Ideas: https://journalofcontroversialideas.org Peter's Substack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com The Buddhist and the Ethicist: https://a.co/d/38DOmbK Consider the Turkey: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691231686/consider-the-turkey OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:14 Peter Singer's Entry into Philosophy 08:54 What Is Utilitarianism? 10:58 On Consequentialism vs Deontology 13:12 On Trolley Problems and Moral Facts 16:40 On Moral Realism and Anti-Realism 20:51 On Hedonistic Utilitarianism 26:17 The Lives Well Lived Podcast 33:43 A Puzzle About Trolley Problems 38:48 On the Origin of Peter Singer's Concern for Animals 49:38 Is It Ever Morally Permissible to Eat Meat? 55:32 Consider the Turkey 1:03:07 Famine, Affluence, and Morality 1:09:08 The Life You Can Save 1:10:50 The Buddhist and the Ethicist 1:18:08 The Journal of Controversial Ideas 1:25:50 Peter's Substack Robinson's Website: http://robinsonerhardt.com Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, and everyone in-between. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robinson-erhardt/support
Welcome to Lives Well Lived with Kasia de Lazari Radek & Peter Singer. The podcast will consist of interviews with remarkable guests who have lived well, both in the sense of living an ethical life, but also in that they are fulfilled and happy with what they have achieved in their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sky Bergman has a zest for life and wants to share it with you. Her positivity is infectious. An accomplished and award-winning photographer and professor, it is no wonder her university students love her! She's also on a passon mission to capture the beauty of life and wisdom of older people as they tell their stories. Sky released her debut documentary, Lives Well Lived to sold-out live audiences and has two more films in the works. There's no stopping this woman's positive energy! Sky started pursuing her second act in her 50's as a filmmaker. She hit it big with her very first movie, now airing on PBS and all the other streaming services. Make sure you listen in for how she financed her documentary. Sky finds solutions in inventive and creative ways, to be sure. • More about Sky Bergman: https://www.skybergmanproductions.com/about2 • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Sky-Bergman-Interview-Professor-Turns-Filmmaker • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/promotion/retirement-planning-guide • (Un)Retirement Travel with the Pro, Allan Wright: Zephyr Adventures: https://www.zephyradventures.com • I Used to be Somebody World Tours: Tuscany, Portugal, Arizona Pickleball Adventure: https://pickleballmediahq.com/tour/tuscany • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe
Alan Graham - Many Lives Well Lived.2 days agoAlan Graham is a legend you never heard of. A mover and shaker, an explorer and a priest. This chameleon-like man has stories first hand of what was the best time in music. Hendrix, The Stones, The Beatles... AND he was Jim Morrison's brother in law.This is a tour-de-force of tales, some grim, some bright, always memorable.Books and WebsiteAlan Graham's Video BlogAl Graham's TravelogueAlan Graham – Food CriticGhost Radio Network – podcast & videosWorldwide Crime Watch – podcast & videosAlan Graham's YouTube Channel
From the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes. Listen to Michael talk to Admiral William McRaven about "The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived." Original air date 15 April 2021. The book was published on 13 April 2021.
Fine artist Sky Bergman set out to film her grandmother. Within a few years, she'd directed her first film, interviewed dozens more people, and launched a project to foster intergenerational connections. Sky shares invaluable interview tips — and what she's learned from older people. Her film, Lives Well Lived, is currently airing on PBS. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight
Sky Bergman, Filmmaker, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at California Polytechnic State UniversityTalks about #ageism, #filmmaking, #photography, #intergenerational, and #diversityequityinclusionSky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Lives Well Lived is Sky's directorial debut. Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France) in Paris.Her book, The Naked & The Nude: Images from the Sculpture Series, includes an introduction by Hèléne Pinet, curator of photography at the Rodin Museum in Paris. She has shot book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads that appeared in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey. Sky Bergman currently is a Professor of Photography and Video at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA.www.skybergmanproductions.com
The military isn't a career path for everyone but those that choose that life get an experience and training that can't be found anywhere else. Today we spend some time with one of those wonderful people to learn more about life in the military as a CRNA and the lessons that were learned along the way. Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA is a retired Colonel with the US Air Force Reserve Nurse Corps and someone we talked to last year about how she helped bring full practice authority to that branch of the military. Today she joins us to tell us more about her time in the military, how it helped prepare her for civilian life, and what she thinks will happen with the VA issue still being debated. Here are some of the things you'll learn on this show: What made her decide to serve? 6:45 The advantages and disadvantages to being in the military. 9:00 Why she made the switch from flight nurse to CRNA. 13:57 Jan's insight on the VA issue and what she's seen. 18:31 What are the differences in CRNA training in the military vs civilian world. 27:43 Jan details what it was like going to war. 30:00 Is there a threat to independent practice for the military? 40:40 Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
Host Jan M Flynn talks with Sky Bergman, a filmmaker raised in an intergenerational household where she developed a lifelong fascination with the magic that can happen when elders and young people have the chance to interact. Best known for her feature-length film “Lives Well Lived”— which has won awards, garnered rave reviews, and has the rare and coveted “100% fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes — Sky is also a filmmaker whose work focuses on the inspiration and wisdom offered by people in their later years, and the gifts they offer younger people when the generations are brought together. She is the former chair of the Art & Design department at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, California and is currently a professor of photography and video. Learn more about the film and about Sky at her website, www.skybergmanproductions.com
On this episode, Janice sits down with the Co-founder of Raconteur Life Story Writing, Olivia Savoie, to discuss her exciting experience writing personalized “life story” books for the elderly. Olivia shares her mission to celebrate the stories of everyday people and discusses how her upbringing inspired her to carry out this mission. She opens up about learning from these stories and reveals the impact her work has had on families and their relationships. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, documentary filmmaker Sky Bergman discusses her film, "Lives Well Lived." The Lives Well Lived film captures the images, ideas, and ideals of those who are proving that aging is something to cherish, that retirement doesn't mean you retire from life, and that growing older doesn't mean growing silent. These are the people teaching a growing population of men and women how to age with dignity, grace, energy, and purpose. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 2/10/2023: Sky Bergman, producer of the documentary, “Lives Well Lived” appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by director Sky Bergman to talk about her film, "Lives Well Lived." “Be endlessly engaged in whatever your passion is.” “Work a little less, spend a little less, enjoy life a little more.” “Sit loosely in the saddle of life as you go down the long trail.” These are among the many words of advice imparted by the 40 interview subjects in Sky Bergman's documentary examining the lives of people ages 75 to 100. Sky Bergman was inspired to make the film by her grandmother Evelyn, whom she started filming at age 99. Evelyn lived to be 103, long enough to see herself projected on the big screen at a film festival just three weeks before she passed away. Evelyn and the documentary's 39 other subjects, represent some 3,000 years of collective life experience. Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey. About the host: www.mrazvo.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/ Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead
I'm Josh Cooperman and this is Convo By Design with another installment of the Wellness & Design Thought Leadership Series presented by ThermaSol. For those new to the show, the Wellness & Design Thought Leadership Series is a deep dive into the work of shelter creatives who are at the forefront of holistic design. When I say holistic design, I mean it in the truest sense. Design that keeps the individual form whom its designed at the forefront of the work. Designers who craft space for the quality of life that space provides. And Michael Gilbride is one such designer. Michael describes his namesake firm as one that creates, “for lives well lived.” He also describes well connected spaces and purpose to elevate daily life. That is the prototypical example of a designer that works to create, elevate, connect and better the lives for those he designs for. And that's the point. Michael and I cover a lot of ground here. We talk about his South American upbringing that informs his design philosophy and his background in fashion prior to his work in design. We also chat about an extraordinary design house project that Michael worked on in the Hudson Valley of New York. The Kingston Design Showhouse. Michael and his team created an absolutely spectacular bathroom that is part spa, part art gallery and all zen. What I love most, and you will hear about this, This bathroom is simply one of the best, most-completely designed spaces I have ever seen. I have studied this space in depth, looking for some small detail that was overlooked and I cannot find one. It is one of the best-designed spaces I have ever seen and because design is personal, you might agree, or not and that is okay either way. But what is undeniable is that design is constrained by walls, space, location and imagination. This bathroom is not huge but every inch of space was considered in the final result. What you will hear is the philosophy behind it the why, and how it all came together. Designer Resources ThermaSol - Redefining the modern shower experience. Episode 271 featuring Mitch Altman Moya Living - Beautiful, durable powder coated kitchen, bath & outdoor kitchen cabinetry. I love working with Moya Living and believe you will too for any design project you can conceive from residential to Commercial, hospitality or industrial. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! Check them out and you will find what you're looking for. Thank you Michael for taking the time to share your story. Thank you CXD partners and sponsors; ThermaSol, Moya Living and Design Hardware for your continued support. And thank you for taking the time every week to share some time together and hear the stories behind sublime design. Check the show notes for links to Michael's work, our social media links and please keep emailing me with your suggestions and guest submissions. Convo By Design @ Outlook dot com. Until next week, remember why you do what you do and for whom you do it, be well and take today first.
Retired US Navy SEAL four-star admiral debuts to share his top ten lessons to change your life and the world. Source: University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral William H. McRaven Connect with Admiral William H. McRaven: Books: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World (2017) The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived (2021) Hosted by Malikee Josephs (Pronounced Muh leek Jo seffs) Follow The Show On Instagram @DepressionDetoxShow.
While not all entrepreneurs are artists, all artists are entrepreneurs.They have a product or idea to sell, and they need to approach their business as any entrepreneur would.Our guest, Sky Bergman, is an accomplished, award-winning photographer who recently made her directorial debut with Lives Well Lived, a film celebrating the incredible wit, wisdom and experiences of adults aged 75 to 100 years old. Sky's fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Her commercial work has appeared on book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey.Sky was recently named a CoGenerate Innovation Fellow, joining an impressive group of 14 other social entrepreneurs with cogenerational solutions to today's biggest problems. These 15 inspiring social entrepreneurs bring older & younger people together to address racial inequality, climate change, social isolation and more.To learn more about Sky's beautiful film, Lives Well Lived, please visit: https://www.lives-well-lived.com/Follow Lives Well Lived on these social channels:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveswelllivedTwitter: https://twitter.com/liveswelllivedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveswelllived/Connect with Sky on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skybergman/WATCH LIVES WELL LIVED via:PBS Passport (free with a PBS membership: https://www.pbs.org/show/lives-well-lived/AMAZON: https://bit.ly/LWLAmazoniTUNES: https://apple.co/2YpODcIDVD: https://shop.pbs.org/WD7182DV.htmlThank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your business will do better - cheers!Ande ♥https://andelyons.com#bestyoutubechannelforstartups #artistpreneur #documentaryfilmmaker #documentaryfilmmaking CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: https://andelyons.com https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.facebook.com/StartupLifew... https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ https://angel.co/andelyons TikTok: @andelyonsANDELICIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTSArlan's Academy: https://arlansacademy.com/Carrier Challenge – ends October 31st.Carrier Landing Page: https://www.carrier.com/residential/en/us/products/indoor-air-quality/healthy-homes-challengeScroobious - use Ande15 discount code: https://www.scroobious.com/How to Raise a Seed Round: https://bit.ly/AAElizabethYinTune in to Mia Voss' Shit We Don't Talk About podcast here: https://shitwedonttalkaboutpodcast.com/ANDELICIOUS RESOURCES:JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEAGORAPULSEMy favorite digital marketing dashboard is AGORAPULSE – it's the best platform to manage your social media posts and presence! Learn more here: http://www.agorapulse.com?via=ande17STARTUP DOX Do you need attorney reviewed legal documents for your startup? I'm a proud community partner of Startup Dox, a new service provided by Selvarajah Law PC which helps you draw out all the essential paperwork needed to kickstart your business in a super cost-effective way. All the legal you're looking for… only without confusion or frustration. EVERY filing and document comes with an attorney review. You will never do it alone. Visit https://www.thestartupdox.com/ and use my discount code ANDE10 to receive 10% off your order.SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show's mission of amplifying diverse founder voices while serving first-time founders around the world, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Startup Life LIVE Show! ande@andelyons.com.Ande ♥
McRaven's Ten Core Virtues Admiral William H. McRaven is one of my very few living American heroes. We've created Notes on three of his great books. We started with Make Your Bed—a short, brilliant, inspiring manual all about “Little Things That Can Change Your Life... And Maybe the World” that was inspired by the commencement address he gave at the University of Texas at Austin that went viral. Then we featured his autobiography, Sea Stories, which is all about the wisdom he gained from his nearly four decades in special operations. So… When I saw the title to his newest book, I KNEW I had to read it and I KNEW I'd love it. The book? It's called The Hero Code. It's a super-quick reading, incredibly inspiring look at “Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived” in which Admiral McRaven walks us through the lives of everyday heroes who showed up and gave us all they had. I highly recommend it. (Get a copy here.) McRaven tells us: “I came to realize that there is a hero in all of us. There is an innate code that has been there since the birth of mankind. It is written in our DNA. It is what drove the great expansion of humanity out of Africa. It summoned the explorers to cross the deserts and the seas. It helped create the great faiths. It emboldened the early scientists and philosophers. It nurtured the ill and infirm. It spoke truth to masses. It brought order to chaos and hope to the desperate. This code is not a cipher, or a cryptograph, or a puzzle to be solved. It is a moral code, an internal code of conduct that drives the human race to explore, to nurture, to comfort, to inspire, and to laugh so that societies can flourish.” The Hero Code. Admiral McRaven tells us that it is a moral code and, in the book, walks us through ten of the core virtues that make up the code as he shares the story of an everyday hero who embodied that particular virtue. Each virtue has its own commitment. Here they are. “I will always strive to be COURAGEOUS; to take one step forward as I confront my fears. I will work to be HUMBLE; to recognize the limits of my intellect, my understanding, and my power. I will learn to SACRIFICE by giving a little of my time, my talent, and my treasure to those in need. I will be a person of INTEGRITY; every decision I make and every action I take will be moral, legal, and ethical. I will be kind and COMPASSIONATE to at least one person every single day and expect nothing in return. I will never give up on matters that are important to me, my family, my country, my faith. I will PERSEVERE. Whatever job I am given, whatever DUTY I am bound by, I will do it to the best of my ability. I will use my unique talents to inspire others and give them HOPE that tomorrow will be a better day. I will use HUMOR to comfort others, and never be afraid to laugh at myself. No matter how great or small the offense against me, I will FORGIVE. I will be the victor, not the victim.” To repeat. The Hero Code has ten core virtues: Courage. Humility. Sacrifice. Integrity. Compassion. Perseverance. Duty. Hope. Humor. Forgiveness. How are YOU doing with each? Anything jump out that might be working really well for you? How about anything that might need a little (or a lot!) of work from you? Here's to living in integrity with our highest values, Hero. Not someday. But, as always, TODAY. +1. +2. +3. +4. +5. +6. +7. +8. +9. +10.
How do you define a life well lived? How can we celebrate the incredible wit, wisdom, and experiences of older adults living full, meaningful lives and use them as inspiration for our own lives instead of overlooking older adults? What happens when a small family project grows into a social movement across the country? How can schools, use intergenerational conversations to teach history, empathy, resilience, and ageless wisdom? And what are ways companies, are cultivating intergenerational, connections in the workplace to build a more age-resilient and age-intelligent workforce? In this episode, we talk to Sky Bergman, an accomplished, award-winning photographer, Professor of Photography and Video at California Polytechnic State University, and the director of Lives Well Lived, a film featuring the stories of modern-day elders that show us how growing older can be a journey to be celebrated, and how schools and corporations are using the film as a starting point to rebuild intergenerational learning and connection across America.
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the Live Long and Master Aging podcast extends its deepest sympathies to members of the Royal Family and everyone who loved and respected the UK's longest-serving monarch.We want to pay our respects to the Queen in this, the 200th episode of LLAMA. She devoted her life to public service and, as King Charles noted, it was "a life well lived" - a phrase that resonates with the values and goals of our podcast. It accurately reflects the selfless life of Queen Elizabeth, but could also be applied to many members of our own families and close friends. In 2018 Peter Bowes interviewed Sky Bergman, a professor of photography and video, about her film, Lives Well Lived. It features the stories of forty people who share their experiences, wit and wisdom, with remarkable candor. In honour of Queen Elizabeth and every soul who has enjoyed a life well lived, we are republishing Peter's conversation with Sky. It is both inspiring and sobering, with honest reflections on the aging process. Connect with Sky: Website | Lives Well Lived | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOriginally published: June 5, 2018Celebrating the wit and wisdom of adults over 75Support the show
Guest: Sky BergmanSky's Website: www.lives-well-lived.com Transcription:Intro 00:03Welcome to changing the rules, a weekly podcast about people who are living their best lives, and advice on how you can achieve that too. Join us with your lively host Ray Lowe, better known as the luckiest guy in the world.Ray Loewe00:18Good morning, everybody. My name is Ray Loewe, I am the luckiest guy in the world. And I'm sitting here with Luke Cagno. Luke is our engineer here and in our brand new studios in Lancaster, actually in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. And we have an incredible guest today, she has been with us before, and we're gonna get an exciting update. But before we get there, I want to remind everybody that what we try and do on this podcast is to interview one of the luckiest people in the world every week. And the luckiest people in the world are people who take control of their lives so that they can live them under their own terms. And when they do that, they're happier, they're more fulfilled, and they just seem to just never want to retire. They just keep going on and on and on and on. And the name on our show, changing the rules as a component of that. Because all through our lives, we're saddled with rules that everybody else gives us, our schools, our parents, our teachers, our jobs. And, it was Steve Jobs I think that said, you know, when you're living your life under your own under somebody else's rules, you're not living your own life. And you find that the our luckiest people in the world changed the rules to make it work for them. So this morning, I want to welcome Skye Bergman. Now Sky, used to be a professor of film and videography. She's going to give us an update on what happened there. She came out with an exciting film that was a complete success. And she's going to tell us a little bit about that. And then she's going to tell us about a new project that she's working on that we're all going to get excited about. So Sky, say hello, and give us a little background about what's going on in your life.Sky Bergman02:10Hey Ray, thanks so much for having me. And it's really nice to be back on the show again. Great. So yeah, you know, I'm was lucky enough by as you mentioned, I was a professor of photography and video at Cal Poly State University. I taught photography for 30 years, and this past December, I decided that I was going to retire from that job not retire altogether, but retire from that job. So it would open up a space for me to have time to do all these passion projects that I'm working on. One of which, of course, was a live life film, which started with my grandmother, who at the age of 100, was still working out at the gym. And I was looking at approaching 50 and trying to figure out who my positive role models were going to be. And of course, there was my grandmother right in front of me. And I spent four years interviewing 40 people that were 75 and older with a collective life experience of 3000 years and put a film together called lives well lived. And it has as you mentioned and very successful, we had a great theatrical run with it, it's airing on PBS now. So if you're a PBS Passport member, you can find it or you can actually on Amazon and iTunes and on shop PBS it blows my mind. Because here's this little film that started with a love of my grandmother and has done super well. And you know, really, since then, I think one of the things that I really have wanted to do and become an advocate for our intergenerational connections and projects. And for me, I was lucky that I had my grandparents that were around me, I lived with my grandparents for a while even my great-grandmother was alive for many years until I was 19. I had her in my life and I kind of took for granted that I had this wonderful intergenerational connections and ties. And many, many people don't have that. And so that's kind of become my passion is to connect generations through share stories. And I'm really pleased that PBS Learning Media now has a whole learning module up for K through 12 teachers that they can plug and play into their classrooms using some of the snippets of the lives well lived film, and a whole you know, curriculum of how they can Cal students can connect with older adults. And the more that we do that the better the world is going to be. So I'm really pleased with where things have gone.Ray Loewe04:33So So let's back up a little bit because I think it started with this film that's what allowed your passions to escape into the world. Okay. I know from the last interview that we did with you, I got one really strong thing from you. And that let me quote you on this and maybe it's not an exact quote, so you can correct me but basically, you said most of us like to believe that the human race has come a long way over the past century. And in one respect it has, but in another respect, what we've missed over the last 100 years is we're not talking to our older generation and capturing their wisdom and their values. And you know, when you did your film, and by the way, if you haven't seen Sky's, film, you need to do this. It's not a real long film, and you just not need to see it, because it will lay out for you. Not just through Sky and her vision through the camera, but through the lives of other people that believe in living life. And we need to start to capture this wisdom from people. So I remember, well, let's go back and talk about the film because it was successful. It was aired on PBS, it's still there. It's in all of these other places. But one of the other things that happened if I remember right, is you got hit with this, the film was released in the middle of COVID.Sky Bergman06:04Yeah, it well, we had our theatrical release before COVID. But then we were doing our community and educational screenings right in the midst of COVID. And what was wonderful was that we were ready to do virtual screenings and have virtual q&a. And in fact, I think that COVID, because of the issues that were facing older adults, and because of you know, that was certainly in the news that COVID was really affecting older adults, that's primarily really the biggest, I guess, group that were being affected in was the older adults. And so it became an issue that was to the forefront, like, let's talk about the stories of these older adults and the people that were losing and what that means and that generation. And so really, you know, the world became very flat during COVID. And people were very willing to do and meet through Zoom through Google meets and online and a way that didn't happen as much before. So I was busier than ever. And then I had been working already doing intergenerational projects, with universities and high schools and older adults, either senior centers or assisted living facilities, and was lucky enough that I had a colleague at Cal Poly, who Sarah Bartlett, who was teaches the psychology of aging class. And we've been doing this projects together for over a year at that point. And we pivoted very quickly to do it online. So we work with Senior Planet, which is part of AARP, and made it happen made these connections happen, even though everybody was shut-in. And it was probably more important than ever, because, of course, the two groups that were the loneliest during the pandemic, were older adults and students. And so we brought those two groups together. And what a gift that was for both groups of people.Ray Loewe07:54Yeah. And it allows you to be international all of a sudden without getting on airplanes, right?Sky Bergman08:00Yeah. Which is pretty nice, especially these days of their travel.Ray Loewe08:03Yeah. Now, if we go back to our last discussion a little bit, one of the highlights that I picked up again, you were talking about one of your students, James, and I think I'd like you to talk about it again if you're willing to do that because it has to do with how do you talk to our elders? SoSky Bergman08:24Sure, yeah, well, so when I would, when I would interview the people for the film because I'm a teacher, I would always try and take a student with me more just to kind of learn from that experience. And I had this one, student assistant, his name was James, really sweet young man. And we interviewed two people in one day. One of them was Lucky Willie, for those of you that haven't seen the film Lucky Willie is vivacious. He makes he was a practicing pediatrician for 50 years in this town, and then made Mr. Ellis for his daughter's deli fresh rolls every morning, and really amazing guy. So we went over there and interviewed him. And, of course, he just is so funny. And we were laughing. We had a great time. And James and I went out to lunch afterwards. And James said to me, in all seriousness, wow, I didn't realize that older people could talk so much, you know, just kind of struck me because like I said, I grew up with my grandparents. And of course, they can talk a lot if you listen. And, and I said to him, Well, James, Don't you have anyone in your life? There's an older adult, and he said, Well, I have a grandfather, but you know, we really, he doesn't live near me. And we don't see him that much. And we don't really talk and it just so happened that it was right before Thanksgiving, and he was getting ready to go home. And of course, the whole family was gathering including his grandfather. And I said to him, James, your homework assignment because he was still my student at the time. Your homework assignment is I want you to take these questions that we just asked like Lucky Willie, and I want you to ask those questions of your grandfather. And it was so wonderful, he came back from that trip, grinning from ear to ear. And it was, you know, he didn't know how to open up that dialogue with his grandfather same thing his grandfather didn't really know how to how to communicate. But having a framework of those questions, it was so wonderful. And it allowed them both to open up and have a relationship that they really never had before. And so that's one of the things that we do when we do these intergenerational projects is we give the students and the older adults a framework of questions to start from, and then where they go off from there, and what tangents they go on is fine. But I think, in doing that, what you realize is that, you know, all the students will say, and the older adults are, they have far more in common than their differences, and the only differences really their age. And I think that like with any stereotype or any ism, you know, you can have that stereotype or that ism until you meet somebody from that other group. And then once you have a friend in that other group, those stereotypes and those isms start disappearing. So I feel like in many ways, what we're doing with these intergenerational projects is really combating the stereotypes of ageism, one story in one connection at a time, and ageism works in both directions. There are older people that have stereotypes about young people and vice versa. So it's really lovely to break down those barriers and to bring those two groups together,Ray Loewe11:18ya know, do you have those questions on a website or something like that, or some of them so that people can get started and having conversations?Sky Bergman11:26Absolutely, there is a place on our website that's called shared stories. And I should say, our website is lives-well-lived.com. Or if you just Google lives well lived, it'll be the first thing that comes up. And there's a place where people could actually share their stories. And the questions are there because I realized I had to stop interviewing people at 40. Or I would never have gotten the film done, how I wanted to be inclusive, and continue collecting people's stories. There's also if you go to the take action part of the website, there's some information about the intergenerational work that we're doing and a discussion guide for the film. And in that discussion guide, there are the questions as well.Ray Loewe12:01Okay, so let's talk about this new project because this is where your passions are going now, are you going to make another film first?Sky Bergman12:10Well, I do have an idea for another film because I love the intergenerational connection. So I did make a short film, which I'm trying to make into a half an hour film, hopefully for PBS as well, which is called mochi suki. And it's the tradition of that Japanese have of making mochi to bring in the new year. And I love there's a family here actually Suzie, who's in my film, her family gets together every year. And they make Mochi. And it's like 150 people, all different generations. And I love that idea of tradition, stories, and food all coming together those things are so wonderful. So that might be the beginning of a new series where I talk about different foods and different cultures and how they come generations come together through that. But of course, I'm still working on, you know, doing these intergenerational connections through the Lives Well Lived film. And now I'm writing a book, which will kind of be a companion guide to the film, and also talk about how you can bring these intergenerational projects to your Community Corporation educational institution. So that's, that's keeping me pretty busy these days.Ray Loewe13:15Okay, so let's take a minute and kind of define for us what this intergenerational project is. I mean, that's, that's a big word. And I have no idea what the context is. So kind of, you know, set set a stage, what are we talking about?Sky Bergman13:30Sure. I mean, there's lots of different intergenerational connections and projects that happen. The one that we've been doing with the film, is that we show the film to a group of older adults into students so that they can view it together. And then we have kind of a discussion afterward with that group of students and older adults. And it sets a framework of, first of all, the older adults think, wow, this could be interesting to tell my story. And the students think, wow, this can be interesting to find out about the story of these older adults. Because in the film, you see people that are at a younger age, and you see them throughout their lifetime in their history. And I think that that really helps to put it into some context. And then the students and older adults are given the questions that I used, I had 20 questions that I asked everyone in the film as a starting point. So they're given those questions to use to get to know each other, they meet three or four times during a period of either a quarter or semester, depending on the educational institution. And then at the end, there's a big wrap party where the students talk about what they learned the older adults too, do as well, but the students really have to put together kind of like a memoir and something to give to the older adults. So it's a big wrap party at the end. And it's just been such a wonderful project. I mean, I would say that there are a number of students and older adults that stay in touch after this project. In fact, I just heard from one of the older adults that a student who had just graduated reached out to her and said, wow, you have no idea just graduated from college. You have no idea what an impact this project had on me and my career and let's stay in touch. You know, that's so heartwarming to know. Because we as teachers don't always hear that so it's nice when we find out that these things keep happening and that those relationships last beyond just the confines of a classroom or the time that's satisfied.Ray Loewe15:10Yeah. Now you had the opportunity to interview your own parents or your father as part of the film, too. And, why don't you tell us what you want to tell us about that?Sky Bergman15:20Yeah, well, so my dad recently passed away, as Ray knows that he had a massive stroke. And he was a practicing geriatric physician, right up until the day before he had a stroke. He was 79, almost 80. And, you know, it was great to interview him, because one of the questions that I asked everyone is, what do you think about your own mortality? And I think, as a daughter, it would have been a little bit, I would have felt a little awkward asking that question. I think in this society, we really don't talk about death or dying or mortality. But in the context of being an interviewer, it felt natural to just ask that question. And, honestly, my dad, and I had one of the best conversations that we've ever had. And when he did have a stroke, and things were happening, rapid-fire, I knew what his wishes were, and it made it much easier to go through that moment in time. And I think what a gift it was to both of us, that we have that conversation, and that his wishes were very clear. And, you know, I knew what was happening was okay, and it just, I think, the more that we can have these conversations, and the more that we can ask people questions, the better. And one of the questions I asked everyone was, do you have any regrets? And the biggest regret that people had, was not asking somebody a question who had passed away. So don't wait, because we think we have all this time and it can be gone in a fleeting second, I feel so grateful that I have that interview with my dad. It's just, you know, precious.Ray Loewe16:42Yeah, thank you for sharing that. Because I know it's an emotional issue. But I think it's so important because we don't talk to our parents especially. And, I regret, I never knew my grandparents, I never talked to them, I, I didn't even spend the time with my own parents to really find out who they are. And they're not here anymore. And I can't do that. So I think the importance of the work that you're doing about talking to other people is just so so important, and especially with your family. So again, thanks for sharing, any other comments that you want to make about the work that you're doing and where you're going, and what you hope to achieve?Sky Bergman17:22Well, I would just say to everyone out there, most importantly, everyone has a story to tell if we take the time to listen, we are so often on our devices, and not paying attention to each other and just put the devices away and really listen and talk to your loved ones. Talk to people, you know, reach out to people of different generations, make those things happen. I think that that's so vitally important. And if anyone is interested in reaching out to me and finding out how they can do a screening, or set up an intergenerational project, my email is liveswelllived@gmail.com, or you can find me on the website. Again, that's lives-well-lived.com. And, you know, very accessible and very willing to help and, and look for my book, which I hope will come out in May of next year. Maybe you'll have me back on when the book comes out. We'll do something made for Older Americans Month in 2023.Ray Loewe18:17And thanks so much for sharing because this is so important. And one of the things we don't do is we don't talk to people. So thanks again for sharing. Thanks again for being with us. And Sky, thanks again for being one of the luckiest people in the world. Because you certainly are following your passion. And you certainly have found a way to make it happen, haven't you?Sky Bergman18:38Absolutely. And I would say to anyone, you know, follow your passion. And also when you're working on a project and more personal the word universal, who would have thought that something that started out of a love of my grandmother would end up on PBS. And so you know, don't let those voices in your mind when you're working on a project. Go for it. Just go for it. You never know where it will take youRay Loewe19:00and thanks so much for being with us. And we'll see you again when the book comes out guaranteed. All right, have a great day. And thanks everybody for being with us and Luke signing off.Outro 19:12Thank you for listening to changing the rules. Join us next week for more conversation, our special guest, and to hear more from the luckiest guy in the world.
Today's episode features a great documentary film maker Sky Bergman. Sky's recent work Lives Well Lived focussed on a cohort of 40 inspiring individuals over the age of 75 and how they're challenging the assumptions and stereotypes of later life. We had a lovely chat with Sky about her film, and there's some really warm moments in here about how sensitive and inquisitive conversations with our loved ones allow us all to reflect and learn from their experiences. As you heard at the start of this episode, this will be our last regular release for Season 3. There is one more Who Cares episode for the season, with Daniella Greenwood and Maurie Voisey Barlin, that you can catch this Friday. In the meantime we hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation with Sky Bergman, and we'll see you soon. The Aged Care Enrichment Podcast is brought to you by SilVR Adventures ⬇️
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Episode Guest: Sky Bergman, Filmmaker, Professor of Photography and Video, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA Episode Description: Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of people aged 75-100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful life. Encompassing 3,000 years of collective life experience, diverse people share life lessons about perseverance, the human spirit, and staying positive in the midst of life's greatest challenges. Their stories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you.About Sky Bergman:Sky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Lives Well Lived is Sky's directorial debut.The film has screened in more than 300 cities, won eight awards, and the theatrical run garnered enthusiastic reviews, including a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It is currently airing on PBS and is available on Amazon, iTunes, and PBS Passport.Sky's fine art photography is featured in permanent collections throughout the world. Her commercial work has appeared on book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and in publications including the Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey.A professor at Cal Poly since 1995, Sky is the former chair of the Art & Design department (2007-2013) and is currently a Professor of Photography and Video. She has two short films about intergenerational connections currently on the film festival circuit and is working on a feature-length film that is a celebration of love. Get in touch with Sky Bergman:Sky's website: https://www.lives-well-lived.com/ Buy Sky's film: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/bergman Download Film Discussion Guide: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/LWLDiscussionGuide2.pdf Grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition, at https://10keyretirementissues.com/
Sky Bergman was inspired by her active 100-year-old Italian grandmother to document the wisdom of older adults. After spending four years interviewing 40 people with a cumulative life experience of 3,000 years, she released the film Lives Well Lived to critical acclaim. About Sky Sky Bergman (she/her) is an accomplished, award-winning photographer and filmmaker. Lives Well Lived is Sky's directorial debut. Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Her commercial work has appeared on book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey. Sky Bergman is Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video and a former Department Chair of the Art & Design Department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. She has two short films about intergenerational connections currently on the film festival circuit and is working on a feature-length film that is a celebration of love. Key Takeaways The Lives Well Lived intergenerational program pairs high school and college students and older adults, using the 20 questions from the film as prompts. Both the older adults and the young students say they have far more in common than their differences. The only difference is their age. Senior living communities can adopt their own Lives Well Lived project by downloading the discussion guide on the website, including best practices in interviewing. Watch Lives Well Lived on PBS, Amazon, and iTunes.
What does it mean to have a life well-lived? That's the title of Sky Bergman's documentary, and the theme of today's episode. We discuss resilience, having a sense of purpose, curiosity and intergenerational mixing. At the center of Sky's film are 40 people from ages 75 to over 100, their histories, heartbreaks and personal victories. Their determination to live generously and fully, as well as good old-fashioned grit, are essential ingredients for a rich and vital life. Sky's grandmother and muse also added a healthy dose of cooking, regular workouts and dedication to la famiglia.Sky Bergman (she/her) is an accomplished, award-winning photographer and filmmaker. Lives Well Lived is Sky's directorial debut. Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Her commercial work has appeared on book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey.Sky Bergman is Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video and a former Department Chair of the Art & Design Department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. She has two short films about intergenerational connections currently on the film festival circuit and is working on a feature-length film that is a celebration of love.More about Sky here and here.
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Hosts Julie Slater & Jason Friday chat with Sky Bergman - an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Lives Well Lived (https://www.lives-well-lived.com/) is Sky's directorial debut. Watch it on PBS, Amazon Prime, and more. Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Her commercial work has appeared on book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey. Sky Bergman was recently a Professor of Photography and Video at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. Contact SKY: https://www.skybergmanproductions.com/ and @skybergmanproductions @liveswelllived Follow @cuzihavetopodcast on Instagram for all the latest news. We'd love to hear from you - email us at cuzihavetopodcast@gmail.com. Find other episodes or leave us a voice message for the show on the anchor website. Thanks for tuning in! Keep on living those dreams, friends, CUZ YOU HAVE TO!! - jULIE AND jASON --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cuzihaveto/message
CUZ I HAVE TO...when living your dream is the only option - with JULIE SLATER & JASON FRIDAY.
Hosts Julie Slater & Jason Friday chat it up about how 2022 has played out so far...how taking chances is where it's at when following your dreams...not being so serious when you're creating music and art...a quick live call from former guest MegRob...and some future guest talk: a chocolatier (the founder of chuao) and a documentarian ("Lives Well Lived"). Follow @cuzihavetopodcast on Instagram for all the latest news. We'd love to hear from you - email us at cuzihavetopodcast@gmail.com. Find other episodes or leave us a voice message for the show on the anchor website. Thanks for tuning in! Keep on living those dreams, friends, CUZ YOU HAVE TO!! - jULIE AND jASON --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cuzihaveto/message
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Film Director Sky Bergman tells us about her incredible debut documentary "Lives Well Lived." A fascinating, upbeat look at aging gracefully and with purpose. An award-winning documentary available on PBS and other outlets, it's a film and show you don't want to miss.
Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of people aged 75–100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful life. Encompassing 3,000 years of collective life experience, diverse people share life lessons about perseverance, the human spirit, and staying positive in the midst of life's greatest challenges. Their stories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you. Filmmaker Sky Bergman with her grandmother Evelyn Ricciuti, the inspiration behind Lives Well Lived About Sky Bergman, Filmmaker Sky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Lives Well Lived is Sky's directorial debut. Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France) in Paris. Her book, The Naked & The Nude: Images from the Sculpture Series, includes an introduction by Hèléne Pinet, curator of photography at the Rodin Museum in Paris. She has shot book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads that appeared in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest, and Archaeology Odyssey. Sky Bergman currently is a Professor of Photography and Video at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Sky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Lives Well Lived is a documentary that celebrates the incredible wit, wisdom and life experiences of older adults living full and meaningful lives in their later years. Encompassing 3,000 years of collective life experience, diverse people share life lessons about perseverance, the human spirit and staying positive in the midst of life's greatest challenges. It was screened in more than 200 cities, garnered awards, and is being aired on PBS. It is Sky's directorial debut. Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Her commercial work has appeared on book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and magazine spreads in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest and Archaeology Odyssey. Sky currently is a Professor of Photography and Video at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. See www.lives-well-lived.com for more information. "'No' is just a starting point," says Sky. As a person who encountered much rejection before her film garnered acclaim and a coveted spot on PBS, this is true, well-earned wisdom! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maria-leonard-olsen/support
Join Stephanie O'Dell, founder Celebrate The Gray, in conversation with Sky Bergman, director of Lives Well Lived, for the latest Brand Fifty podcast.
Inspired by her 100 year old grandmother's workout routine, Sky Bergman decided to document her unbelievable routine and lifestyle. Realizing the positive impact of her grandmother's example, Sky set out in search of other positive and inspiring stories of aging. The overwhelming response inspired her badass trailblazing journey to becoming a filmmaker. Now playing on PBS, her directorial debut film, “Lives Well Lived”, celebrates the lives of our elders, sharing 40 inspiring stories of older adults. Sky is an accomplished, award winning photographer and artist. Her artwork is included in permanent collections at the LA County Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum , Seattle Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Bibliotheque Nationale de France. Her commercial work has appeared on book covers from Random House and Farrar, Straus and Giroux Inc. as well as magazine spreads in Smithsonian, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Reader's Digest and Archeology Odyssey. Sky is currently a professor of photography and video at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. What You Will Hear in This Episode: Sky's grandmother's influence and inspiration as an active 90+ woman. How the Lives Well Lived project began and the personal accounts and stories that inspired Sky to turn her project into a film. Lives Well Lived timeline, creative financing, process, team and success. 10 years in the making. Asking for help. Being kind, genuine and authentic in your purpose. 3 common themes amongst older adults 1) Everyone needs a sense of purpose. 2) Good sense of community 3) Sense of resilience. Ageism and staying relevant as we age. The impact and importance of intergenerational connections. Diversity, equity and inclusion. Advice on following your passion. Quotes: “Instead of saying “why?” say, “why not?”.” “If I don't know how to do something it's ok to admit that I don't know how to do it.” “Happiness is a state of mind, you can be happy with what you have or miserable with what you don't have, you decide.” - Dr. Louis Tedone “Lucky Louis” “The last 100 years is the first time in human history that we've looked to anyone other than our elders for advice.” - Huffington Post Mentioned: Lives Well Lived PBS Intergenerational projects Dr. Louis Tedone Not Done Yet! Not Done Yet! Amazon Bonniemarcusleadership.com The Politics of Promotion Fb @Bonnie.Marcus LinkedIn: @Bonniemarcus Twitter: @selfpromote IG: @self_promote_ Bonniemarcusleadership.com
On this edition of Issues & Ideas we'll explore an important aspect of some farmworker's lives- Labor Contractors. Betsey Nash, KCBX's Grape Nut, takes you along on her search for her wine tasting roots, and in the process learns about old vine zinfandel. You'll hear from Sky Bergman, a local award-winning filmmaker whose documentary film "Lives Well Lived: Celebrating the Secrets, Wit, and Wisdom of Age” has just started airing on PBS. And finally, you'll learn about Slow Money SLO; a nonprofit that supports the sustainable growth of small food and farm businesses.
What started with a few simple questions in her grandma's kitchen led Sky Bergman on a meaningful pursuit to capture the life history and wisdom of our older adults. This film has now become a catalyst to connect the generations. In a world where we are often focused on youth, Lives Well Lived is a refreshing look at the life experiences of 40 older adults between the ages of 75 and 100 years old. Gathering over 3000 years of collective life history- taking their personal accounts of life and history and bringing them to life. I knew that I wanted to share this film and story with all of you. I had tears in my eyes at some points, I laughed and had some a-ha moments. What is a Life Well Lived? What can we learn from our older adults? What is the inspiration for the film? So many people have poured into our lives and our history- we cannot take these stories or their wisdom for granted. Sky, you are a delight. Your film is impactful. Thank you for your hard work and passion for this project. Don't miss this film, my friends. "Beginning with its premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Lives Well Lived has screened in more than 200 cities. The film has won eight awards, and the theatrical run garnered enthusiastic reviews and a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Organizations like Aging 2.0, AARP's Movies for Grownups, Encore.org, and Leading Age have screened Lives Well Lived. Now the film is available on PBS!" Sky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Lives Well Lived is Sky's directorial debut. Sky Bergman currently is a Professor of Photography and Video at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. To learn more about the Lives Well Lived PBS broadcast visit: https://www.pbs.org/show/lives-well-lived/ The Lives Well Lived website is: https://www.lives-well-lived.com To share your story visit: https://www.lives-well-lived.com/shared-stories For resources and film discussion guide visit: https://www.lives-well-lived.com/resources We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please subscribe for updates, rate & review! For more information about our podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com Instagram: @willgather Facebook: WillGather Nicole Will is our host and founder of willGather. Available wherever you find your podcasts!
In his latest book, The Hero Code, Lessons Learned From Lives Well Lived - he talks about the hero in all of us and how it's woven in our DNA. The year was 1963 when he was traveling with his father in New York City. Have a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cecil-ledesma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cecil-ledesma/support
Sky Bergman describes the outstanding film she made (Lives Well Lived) of interviews with vibrant women and men from 75-100+. She also discusses her fabulous intergenerational work and how anyone can set up a similar process.
Four-star Admiral William H. McRaven, who rose to become commander of U.S. Special Operations, discusses America's withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and whether he believes U.S.-trained Afghan forces can handle an “onslaught by the Taliban.” McRaven also addresses the current threat level from Iran, his decision to speak out against President Trump, whom he calls “a leader that belittled people,” before the 2020 election and 10 everyday virtues laid out in his new book, "The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived." Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The David Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc., The Fairweather Foundation, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and Rosalind P. Walter. Corporate funding is provided by Stephens Inc. and Morgan Stanley.
William H. McRaven is a retired four-star admiral who once commanded all U.S. Special Operations Forces. So it’s safe to say he’s been around a few heroes in his time. He joins host Krys Boyd to talk about what we can all learn from those who acted with valor when the moment required it. His new book is “The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived.”
Admiral William H. McRaven in conversation with Mark Harmon at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived.” The talk aired on April 14, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.
William H. McRaven is a retired four-star admiral who once commanded all U.S. Special Operations Forces. So it’s safe to say he’s been around a few heroes in his time. He joins host Krys Boyd to talk about what we can all learn from those who acted with valor when the moment required it. His new book is “The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived.”
Retired Navy Adm. William H. McRaven, who directed the 2011 U.S. Joint Special Operations Command mission that killed terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, joins The Post to discuss his new book, “The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived.”
In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is joined by retired United States Navy four-star admiral William H. McRaven who served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and is the author of his newest book, "The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LTC Heroes - A podcast for Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing Facilities
Asking the Right Questions On this episode of the LTC Heroes podcast, Sky Bergman, Director of Lives Well Lived sits down with us to discuss her documentary and the fruitful insights that came from it. Sky outlines her inspiration for the film and highlights the importance of having the right questions and framework to start from when capturing the stories of elders. She notes that if your LTC facility wants to start a similar process of gaining insight from your residents, it's best to take it slow—asking one question per week could be a great place to start. Everyone Has a Story She discusses mortality and says it's important to converse with our elders about it to give them the chance to truly describe their last wishes and desires for the remainder of their lives. Sky describes the positive benefits LTC facilities have gained by screening her film, including the fact that it serves as a concrete reminder for staff that all residents have a story. They wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to engage with their residents on a deeper level. Sky closes the episode by highlighting the importance of intergenerational connection for breaking down ageism. She also provides nurses and other LTC staff with actionable advice on how to connect with residents about their stories. Learn more and sign up to be notified about future episodes at LTCHeroes.com Rapid Fire Q/A: What kind of valuable and actionable advice do you expect we'll cover in today's episode? I think one of the things that is really important is to collect the stories of our older adults, you know, those will be lost if we don't collect them. And then of course we have to share them, and share them with the people who are working at the long-term care facilities. Because to remind everyone, that these are not just patients, they are people that have amazing lives. And it really helps to validate everyone's life if we collect the stories, and we really listen to our elders. What is one lesser-known resource, book, or newsletter that you go to when you want to be up to date on LTC info? I really love Dr. Roger Landry and Masterpiece Living, and I think that their ideas very much align with the things that I discovered in the film. I would definitely look at his work and his book. Who is one mentor who has influenced the way that you do care in our industry? Of course my grandmother has been my biggest role model because I want to be like her. And then I think secondly, I would say my dad, who is a geriatric physician, and has been since he got out of med school. He is still practicing even now, in the midst of all this craziness. Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skybergman/ https://seniorplanet.org/ Regrets of the Dying https://www.lives-well-lived.com/ lives.well.lived@gmail.com
In which John Heilemann talks with Nicolle Wallace, the host of Deadline: White House on MSNBC. Heilemann and Wallace discuss Joe Biden’s first 11 weeks in office and the striking boldness of the agenda he's pursuing; the state of the Covid-19 pandemic amid the vaccination boom and the series of moving COVID eulogies (Lives Well Lived) that Wallace has delivered on her show each day for the past year; the Republican Party as it struggles to define itself in the post-Trump era; the aftershocks from the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol; the Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis for the killing of George Floyd and America's ongoing racial reckoning; and the wave of voter suppression measures in Georgia and elsewhere and their implications for our democracy. Wallace also shares what she’s missed most during the pandemic and is most eager to recover when things return to normal ... whatever that means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
In which John Heilemann talks with Nicolle Wallace, the host of Deadline: White House on MSNBC. Heilemann and Wallace discuss Joe Biden’s first 11 weeks in office and the striking boldness of the agenda he's pursuing; the state of the Covid-19 pandemic amid the vaccination boom and the series of moving COVID eulogies (Lives Well Lived) that Wallace has delivered on her show each day for the past year; the Republican Party as it struggles to define itself in the post-Trump era; the aftershocks from the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol; the Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis for the killing of George Floyd and America's ongoing racial reckoning; and the wave of voter suppression measures in Georgia and elsewhere and their implications for our democracy. Wallace also shares what she’s missed most during the pandemic and is most eager to recover when things return to normal ... whatever that means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
In which John Heilemann talks with Nicolle Wallace, the host of Deadline: White House on MSNBC. Heilemann and Wallace discuss Joe Biden's first 11 weeks in office and the striking boldness of the agenda he's pursuing; the state of the Covid-19 pandemic amid the vaccination boom and the series of moving COVID eulogies (Lives Well Lived) that Wallace has delivered on her show each day for the past year; the Republican Party as it struggles to define itself in the post-Trump era; the aftershocks from the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol; the Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis for the killing of George Floyd and America's ongoing racial reckoning; and the wave of voter suppression measures in Georgia and elsewhere and their implications for our democracy. Wallace also shares what she's missed most during the pandemic and is most eager to recover when things return to normal ... whatever that means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In which John Heilemann talks with Nicolle Wallace, the host of Deadline: White House on MSNBC. Heilemann and Wallace discuss Joe Biden's first 11 weeks in office and the striking boldness of the agenda he's pursuing; the state of the Covid-19 pandemic amid the vaccination boom and the series of moving COVID eulogies (Lives Well Lived) that Wallace has delivered on her show each day for the past year; the Republican Party as it struggles to define itself in the post-Trump era; the aftershocks from the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol; the Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis for the killing of George Floyd and America's ongoing racial reckoning; and the wave of voter suppression measures in Georgia and elsewhere and their implications for our democracy. Wallace also shares what she's missed most during the pandemic and is most eager to recover when things return to normal ... whatever that means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One year, over a half a million lives lost. Nicolle Wallace hosts a special 1-hour edition of our daily segment Lives Well Lived, honoring the over 500,000 Americans who have died from Covid-19.
In episode 37, I sit down and talk with my younger sister Barb and her wife Cindi. They discuss their upbringings, when they knew they were different, and how this difference effected their lives. We also talk about how my beliefs that were taught to me by well-meaning family, friends and church leaders were well; just flat out wrong. And how admitting I was wrong is ok. So how are things different in 2021 than they were in 1981? Do Cindi and Barb feel accepted in their community, in their families and in their religion? Spoiler, not so much in their religion.Oh yeah, here’s one more reason to listen in. Whatever your thoughts might be when it comes to a loving, caring relationship, you will appreciate the love shared by these two. Being there for the good times is easy, but showing up when things are in the crapper; to me this is an example of a couple committed to “being there” for each other. And being there for each other, well there's no better example of this than Barb and Cindi.
This week we spent a few moments memorializing the passing of Sekou Smith on the 1 yr anniversary of losing Kobe and Gianna Bryant in that fatal helicopter crash that took 9 lives. Though 2021 has not offered us any oxygen of optimism, we still found some hope in Utah that their success in the West is great eye candy for the NBA. But is it sustainable? We weigh in on what's going right in Salt Lake.We also take a look at some of the offseason acquisitions and early season trades that has moved some marquee names over to new teams. Are they panning out? Will they be there by the Trade Deadline? So much to get into. Download and DIscuss with Us
Senior Star Power Productions, founded in 2007 by Pink Lady Jackie Goldberg, has been supporting seniors, baby boomers, veterans, active-duty, and 1st responders ever since. Pink Lady’s vision is to keep these groups vital, creative, productive, energetic, and definitely, entertaining.Pink Lady’s unending energy is now channeled into her newest venture: Pink Lady Presents, streaming television variety programming where you’ll find those with “Lives Well Lived,” guests of all ages and from all walks of life, sharing their experiences.
As a financial planner, Peter Raskin has the privilege of accompanying families on their journey through life. He also has the pleasure of seeing first-hand how comprehensive financial planning can enhance a family’s life. Today, Peter Raskin highlights how planning can lead to well-lived lives. He reveals why and how some people become millionaires without … Continue reading Episode 42 — Lives Well-Lived and Well-Planned →
Dealing with the Pandemic has triggered some hard questions for Emily that are bigger than grandparenting. Older people have a tougher time recovering from COVID-19 infection, making our futures a bit more uncertain. Emily is asking: are we living lives well-lived? And what can change at this late hour? She interviews a filmmaker, a researcher, and a young parent with perspectives and riveting stories about grandparents who have lived well. RESOURCES Skye Bergman's film is Lives Well Lived: www.lives-well-lived.com . Receive her newsletter by writing to lives.well.lived@gmail.com . You can buy the DVD , share your own stories, and see other films of hers: Motchitsuki (password: Mochi) and Forever Voters: Making A Change One Vote At a Time. Emily cites this article in The Indiana Lawyer commemorating the passing of attorney Larry Reuben in 2015. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hecky Powell, Founder of Hecky's Barbecue, is a legend in Evanston, Ill. A true community icon, Powell was known as much for his philanthropy as for his restaurant's delicious barbecue food, including ribs, rib tips, chicken and especially for his barbecue sauce. Indeed, “It's the Sauce” became the restaurant motto, and its sauces, spices and beverages are now carried in local restaurants and grocery stores. This past May, Powell, who founded the business in 1983, was featured on NBC's Lives Well Lived series when he passed away due to complications from the coronavirus. In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with three members of the Hecky's team, including Hecky Powell Jr., Kathryn Boatright, and Carl LaMell about the company's origin, its products, and its recent participation in ECRM's Efficient Supplier Introduction for Black-Owned Businesses. A great story about a brand with a huge histroy of giving back.
Sky Bergman is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, writer, and visual artist. She is also a professor of photography at Cal Poly University in California. Her first documentary, Lives Well Lived, celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Encompassing over 3000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. In this Bright Side discussion, Sky shares what she's learned from our elders, and how her films are bringing generations together in profound ways.Resource:Lives Well Lived Website: https://www.lives-well-lived.com
Olivia Savoie, co-founder of Raconteur Story Writing Services, has built a successful enterprise preserving lives and legacies through the written word. In this Discover Lafayette podcast with host Jan Swift, Olivia shared her lifelong love of writing and the joy she has always felt when in the company of older people. She has incorporated these passions into a business built upon gathering information and photos which result in heirloom stories and tribute books. A high school teacher encouraged Olivia to be a biographer so she could do the things she loved and utilize her talents to the best and highest use. She took that sound advice and recounted that on the same day she graduated from UL - Lafayette in 2016, she "walked out of her last final exam and into her first client's home to do a life story interview." Raconteur means "storyteller" and Olivia selected this French name for her business as it seemed a good fit for her business as well as a loving memory of her grandmother who spoke French. Joshua Savoie, husband and co-founder of Raconteur, "does everything but write the life histories", handling the scheduling, helping with the photographs, and working with the families. He also brought banking experience to the upstart business. The two met at church, and Joshua is a 2015 graduate of UL - Lafayette. Raconteur produces four types of books: (1)"Life" storybooks which capture the life events and memories of a living person; (2) "Tribute" books which honor a person who has passed away; (3)"Couple's" Life Story which captures the stories of an elderly couple, starting with tales of each of them as a youth, moving onto to their love story, and then the path their lives took together; and (4) Corporate Histories which document a company's rise to prominence and details of its longevity. Olivia conducts in-home interviews to gather information, and will typically spend three hours per day over a four to five day period of time. She asks between 200 to 300 customized questions, depending on the type of book being prepared, and provides a custom photo list to guide the client on the type of photos they should gather in preparation for the book. A scanner is used to copy the photos while in the client's home, and Olivia emphasized that she never takes precious pictures off-premises. Once the information is gathered, the Raconteur team works for a few weeks to compile the story into book form. "It is important to keep the voice of the person, their quips, their way of communicating as their story is told," Olivia Savoie of Raconteur Story Writing Services says. The books are between 50 to 200 pages long, depending on the type of work commissioned. She has gotten to know Louisiana's unique culture well and hears recurring stories such as people who got in trouble for speaking French or the "hog killings." Photo by Romero and Romero. Most of Olivia's clients are in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. A few have always wanted to write a book and her assistance provides just the right amount of help to get the job done. Most, however, are just interested in documenting their story to hand down to their descendants and Olivia and her team will write the whole book based upon the information provided through the oral interviews. "It is important to keep the voice of the person, their quips, their way of communicating as their story is told," Olivia says. The books are between 50 to 200 pages long, depending on the type of work commissioned. Raconteur's business has grown and Olivia travels across the Southeast to meet with clients personally. About 2/3 of her work is done in Louisiana, throughout the state. A favorite quote is by George Meredith: "Memoirs are the back stairs of history." Olivia says that many of her clients built early Lafayette and she loves hearing about the visions that they put in place. Iconic businessman Maurice Heymann pops up often in the stories and tales of old streets such as "Co...
Sky Bergman set out to pay tribute to her very active 99 year-old grandmother. She soon realized that “everyone has a story to tell if we just take time to listen.” Sky’s listening project evolved into a documentary feature length film starring 40 people between ages 75-100 (two-thirds of whom are women). These are stories about resilience in the face of hardship and loss. These are stories about love, learning and giving back. Sky shares life lessons from these inspiring individuals. She highlights how story can bring the generations together. I am combatting ageism one story, one connection at a time. - Sky Bergman Contact Sky Bergman www.lives-well-lived.com lives.well.lived@gmail.com Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Website:https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com Podcast: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenover70/ YouTube: WomenOver70
We are often reminded that life is short. The recent, untimely death of Kobe Bryant and others on that ill-fated helicopter flight just a few weeks ago is an example. In this episode, Mediocre Mitch takes a look at the lives of three people who were very close to him and who passed away over the past few months. Their examples, even in the face of old age and sickness provide lessons we all can learn from. We're not always at our best, but we can be our best selves in those "mediocre moments".
Sky Bergman is the creator of "Lives Well Lived", a film that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Sky interviews forty people who share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. Their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories are poignant, humorous and full of life. "Lives Well Lived" has now screened in over 150 cities. Find out more at Lives-Well-Lived.com.
On the podcast this week, we talk with Sky Bergman all about the "Lives Well Lived" , the documentary she directed and filmed that was inspired by her own grandmother who lived to 103. The film includes forty different elders with interviews conducted over four years and is a wonderful montage of their stories. The result is a very inspiring film that proves that an optimistic attitude is always available to you and living a "life well-lived" includes several common themes. We noticed that many of the "stars" of the film had discovered new creative passions and new opportunities to learn at midlife and later. Most of the elders, including Sky's grandmother made "moving" a part of their daily life. Relationships and sharing their lives with other people (family, neighbors, friends, community) is also a central part of what contributed to their positive outcomes. In the words of one of the "Lives Well Lived" stars, " Ride loosely in the saddle of life". To get a copy of "Lives Well Lived" or to donate to the film (tax deductible) please visit www.lives-well-lived.com For more on Sky Bergman, visit www.SkyBergman.com
Jynx (Talia), Bossk (Justin), John (Jacob), and Mercer (Joseph) live out their lives. Galaxy Master Konnery rides off into the sunset. Well, this is it, the last episode of season one! I for one can't believe we've reached such a benchmark. Thank you so much everyone who listened through this adventure of ours, it really does mean a lot to all of us here on the Impala. However, though it's the end for these characters... Season Two airs next week! Featuring Joseph as Galaxy Master! He's sure to have plenty of twists, turns, and epic space adventure up his sleeve. Thank you so much again, and enjoy the finale!
Our guests this morning are Sky Berman, Kathleen Terry and Jan Buike. Sky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer and Lives Well Lived is her directorial debut. Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale in France. Kathleen Terry is Founder and Executive Director of Participative Management Systems, a training and development company that provides coaching, leadership development and team building programs to both corporations and nonprofit organization. Jan Buike has been the Supervisor of the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation's Older Adults Program for 11 years, the first full time position of the program. Prior to joining Parks and Rec, she started in 1991 as the Care Manager for the City of Manhattan Beach Older Adults, first through South Bay Senior Services, then with Beach Cities Health District. This morning, we'll be discussing the new film by Sky Bergman, Lives Well Lived – Celebrating the Secrets, Wit and Wisdom of Age. There will be a FREE screening on Sunday, March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Joslyn Center. =+=+=+=+=+=+ To Find Out More about the two show hosts of The South Bay Show read on: Jackie Balestra features a comprehensive selection of things to do, places to go and people to know in the South Bay.to learn more visit http://www.SouthbayByJackie.com To Find Out More about Joe Terry visit https://www.MasternodeConsulting.com/about What's Happening in the South Bay, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, The South Bay Show, Los Angeles, California, Current Events, Calendar, Torrance, El Segundo, Palos Verdes
A new documentary film focusing on the “intimate memories and inspiring personal histories” of some remarkable older adults, recently premiered in California. Lives Well Lived features the stories of forty people who share their wit and wisdom with remarkable candor. Filmmaker Sky Bergman, a professor of photography and video at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, says she was inspired to make the film by her Italian grandmother, who still enjoyed exercising and cooking as a centenarian. The film is both inspiring and sobering, with honest accounts of the aging process. In this LLAMA podcast interview, with Peter Bowes, Sky reveals the common traits of people who achieve a great age with dignity, vitality and optimism. She also explains why aging should be cherished rather than defied or despised.
Preserving the Past for a Vibrant Future Sky Bergman – Episode 630 Why should I listen to this episode- ‘Lives Well Lived’ is being debuted in Michigan at Hope College’s Knickerbocker Theatre May 18th, 2018 Find out the definition of a life well lived Filmmaker Sky Bergman celebrates the wit and wisdom of 40 adults […] The post Sky Bergman- Elders & Influence appeared first on Boomers Rock.
Why do we put so much value in youth culture when there are generations that came before us that have rich histories that we can learn from? In this interview with Director Sky Bergman, whose new film Lives Well Lived celebrates the stories of more than 40 adults over the age of 70, we find out some of the secrets to a happy life and what it is like to live through war and other atrocities. We had a fantastic time chatting with Sky and we hope you can find Lives Well Lived in a theater near you. Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.........
It’s all About Spontaneity Sky Bergman – Episode 591 What Can I say, my ‘Sista From Anotha Mista’ rocks the show, as Sky Bergman shares her abundant energy and humor in her return to our program. So dang great! Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 40, season 6 syndicated […] The post Sky Bergman: Lives Well Lived appeared first on Boomers Rock.
Documentary Filmmaker! Sky Bergman is on the show today. She’s a filmmaker from San Luis Obispo who premiered her documentary Lives Well Lived at this year’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This feature length doc interviewed forty people aged 75-100 with a collective life experience of 3000 years who shared their secrets, wit, and wisdom....
‘Attitude is the Only Thing You Can Control in Your Life’ with Filmmaker Sky Bergman– Episode 569 From Dr. Lou Tedone (Lucky Louie) to the story of Susy Eto Bauman (Japanese internment) to Grandma Evelyn Ricciuti (Sky’s Grandmother) and impetus for this film, these stories will resonate with you. Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers […] The post Lives Well Lived with Sky Bergman appeared first on Boomers Rock.
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