Podcasts about women rowing north

In a world where aging is often feared, award-nominated author, poet and psychotherapist Jane Seskin, who is 80 years of age, takes readers on an emotional road trip where they can celebrate the joys and challenges of aging. In Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65 (Tallfellow Press, 2024), Jane reflects on how resilience and self-discovery helped her combat life's trials and tribulations, especially as she grew older. Through a collection of 89 poems, Jane redefines the narrative of aging and offers readers a positive take on what is often perceived as a negative. Older, Wiser, Shorter is an insightful collection of poetry; authentic, funny, quirky and heartfelt, acknowledging the physical vulnerabilities, emotional losses, and surprises people encounter in their senior years. Jane also pays tribute to the sense of power, resilience and new-found joys people discover as they acknowledge and accept their aging. Jane's talent for finding the universal connecting tissue of even our most intimate moments will resonate with readers seeking to discover new ways to honor the past, celebrate the present and welcome the future. Jane says that growing old is a gift. Believe in it. Respect it. Embrace it. From varicose veins to doctors' appointments to forgetting why you walked into the kitchen, Older Wiser Shorter illuminates the ups and downs of growing older, one poem at a time. Not to be feared but welcomed, aging is natural, exciting, and it's better than the alternative! Said Mary Pipher, author of Women Rowing North and My Life in Light, “I sat down to read one poem last night and I ended up reading half the book. I feel as though I know you. You have definitely captured the experience of aging.” Jane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the author of 13 books, most recently the poetry collection Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65. Sometimes laughably simple, other times simply profound, Jane's collection is a non-saccharine and delightful account of what getting older is really like. And she actually lost two inches of her height by her 8th decade! In this episode, Jane talks about: stereotypically negative view of aging into a humorous and intimate poetry collection How writing has allowed her to explore self-discovery and resulted in resilience  The process of writing poetry versus her other works Her mindset that aging is natural, can be exciting, and something to look forward to How creating each poem is an experience in navigating aging Jane also has written nonfiction articles and poetry online and for national magazines and journals. Twenty of her poems were published in Cosmopolitan Magazine, five poems in Woman's Day. Eighteen of her posts have been published in the Metropolitan Diary column in the New York Times. Jane has been a writer-in-residence at the Vermont Studio Center and Noepe Center for Literary Arts in Martha's Vineyard. She has also been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Jane is a practicing psychotherapist, who counseled survivors in individual and group treatment at the Crime Victims Treatment Center in New York for 20 years. In her free time, she enjoys the theater, walking by the Hudson River, visiting with friends, reading poetry and mysteries (Louise Penny, David Baldacci, Donna Leon) and listening to jazz (Keith Jarrett, Houston Person, Chris Botti). Jane wrote therapeutic soundbites on Twitter under the title: “Emotional Band-Aid. Small Steps for Change.” Find out more at: https://www.olderwisershorter.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

It's here! Our next series, “For the Love of the Middle” kicks off this week. Many of us are at that middle stage of life, and if we aren't, we're going to get there eventually. This series brings life, hope and humor to a period of life which can at times be surprising, confusing, but ultimately, steeped in the wisdom of years lived and the harder work of our 20's and 30's behind us. We're ringing in the start of this series with an amazing first guest; Mary Pipher, a clinical psychologist, anthropologist, and author. In her full scope of work, Mary has pioneered important conversations around motherhood and raising girls.  Mary was the first to bring the effects of culture on mental health to the mainstream, especially for women and girls. She has a deep understanding of how culture can shape our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Her most recent work has focused on aging intentionally, peppered with her own experience and her work has inspired many people to rethink the way we approach mental health and aging within our society. Join Mary and Jen as they discuss:  - Pipher's background in psychology and how she became engaged in the cultural conversations about girlhood. - The importance of cultivating personal resilience and adaptability in aging. - How society impacts the mental health of girls and women at different stages of life. - The cultural scripts that influence girls' body image and sexuality, and how they differ from reality. - The role of caregivers and the challenges they face in taking care of aging family members. Mary Pipher's work is groundbreaking in exploring the connections between culture, mental health, and their impacts on aging. Her insights are instrumental in shaping the way we approach mental health issues and caregiving, and her activism and writing continue to help women all over the world. Thank you to our sponsors! Boll & Branch | These are the softest sheets ever. Get 15% off your best night's sleep at www.BollandBranch.com  using promo code ForTheLove.  Jen Hatmaker & Friends Cruise |  Book your spot now at JenHatmaker.com/cruise   MeCourse | Let's join sexologist Dr. Celeste Holbrook and Jen as they talk about real steps you can take to improve your sex life. Head to MeCourse.org/love101 to register.   Thought-Provoking Quotes! “One of the things I really love about my life as a 75 year old is I'm very busy, but I can wake up every morning and decide what I want to be busy at. And what a gift that is.” - Mary Pipher “Every life stage has its joys and its challenges as you know. We know that there's a lot of research that women get happier as they age. They're the happiest demographic in the world.” - Mary Pipher “if you don't become better, you become bitter. Right? You either grow or you shrink.  You don't get to stay the same without growing. We all age, but we don't all grow. And the secret of being happy is growing.” -Mary Pipher “I very much believe we all find what we're looking for. And if what we're looking for is joy and love and kindness and beauty and laughter, that's what we find.” -Mary Pipher “So one of the goals of this life state is learning to detach and let go--acceptance of the fact that my world will not be as popular as before. And that means that the light I find is not in other people's eyes, it's gotta be in my own heart.” -Mary Pipher   Guest's Links! Mary Pipher's Website - www.marypipher.com Mary Pipher's Facebook - @authormarypiper Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode Mary Pipher's Books: Hunger Pains, the American Woman's Tragic Quest for Thinness, Reviving Ophelia, Women Rowing North, Seeking Peace, The Shelter of Each Other Simone De Beauvoir: The Second Sex Jane Jarvis - American Jazz Pianist   Connect with Jen! Jen's website Jen's InstagramJen's Twitter Jen's FacebookJen's YouTube

A few years ago I was reading a book by Mary Pipher, entitled, Women Rowing North. In it, a notable epiphany is had by a woman named Sylvia, whose life took some unexpected turns. Pipher writes, “Sylvia in Austin has learned that she is in control not of life, but of the story about her life.“ The same time I was reading this book, I ran into some very unexpected and unwelcome travel issues. And I had to chance to try on this new insight. I have my own story to tell today, one about crafting renewed narratives. Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living websiteLearn about her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

A few years ago I was reading a book by Mary Pipher, entitled, Women Rowing North. In it, a notable epiphany is had by a woman named Sylvia, whose life took some unexpected turns. Pipher writes, “Sylvia in Austin has learned that she is in control not of life, but of the story about her life.“ The same time I was reading this book, I ran into some very unexpected and unwelcome travel issues. And I had to chance to try on this new insight. I have my own story to tell today, one about crafting renewed narratives. Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living websiteLearn about her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

Episode Guest: Mary Pipher, Ph.D., speaker and authorEpisode Description: Women growing older contend with ageism, misogyny, and loss. Yet as Mary Pipher shows, most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Their struggles help them grow into the authentic, empathetic, and wise people they have always wanted to be.In Women Rowing North, Pipher offers a timely examination of women's cultural and developmental issues as they age. Drawing on her own experience as a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, caregiver, clinical psychologist, and cultural anthropologist, she explores ways women can cultivate resilient responses to their challenges. "If we can keep our wits about us, think clearly, and manage our emotions skillfully," Pipher writes, "we will experience a joyous time of our lives. If we have planned carefully and packed properly, the journey can be transcendent if we have good maps and guides." About Mary Pipher:Mary Pipher graduated in Cultural Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley in 1969 and received her Ph. D. from the University of Nebraska in Clinical Psychology in 1977. She has worked most of her life as a therapist, and she has taught at the University of Nebraska and Nebraska Wesleyan University. She was a Rockefeller Scholar in Residence at Bellagio and has received two American Psychological Association Presidential Citations, one of which she returned to protest psychologists' involvement in enhanced interrogations at Guantanamo. She is the author of ten books, including Reviving Ophelia and her latest, Women Rowing North. Four of her books have been New York Times bestsellers. She is a contributing writer for the New York Times. Get in touch with Mary Pipher:Mary's website: https://marypipher.com/  Purchase Mary's Book, Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/womenrowing  Grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition, at https://10keyretirementissues.com/ 

Dr. Carolina is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. She owns an outpatient clinic located in Prairie Village, Kansas and is the co-founder of the Healthy Aging Revolution. Her goal is to promote the mental health of adult and elderly patients by providing psychotherapy, medication management, and diagnostic evaluation for different disorders.  Dr. Carolina works with patients to assess and understand the biological, psychological, personal, and social aspects of their symptoms. She also takes into account their character traits, life experiences, and behavioral patterns, to suggest an appropriate treatment. She was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and is fluent in both English and Spanish - and is raising two bilingual children! Dr. Carolina is happily settled in the Midwest and loves helping people pursue successful and healthy aging. Memorable Quotes: “I enjoy talking with very old people, they have come before us on a road by which we too may have to travel and I think we would do well to learn from them what it is like.” - Socrates, Plato's The Republic. “We have to give our older population that place that they deserve and where they can be a very instrumental part of society.” “When people have more time to be still, they see the world differently.” “Live your life with seeds of curiosity.” What You'll Learn: The importance of intergenerational relationships and how to pursue connection with those in the senior population. This Episode Includes: The underlying reason people seek psychiatric help is because they are starving for connection. Connection is just as, if not more important than, the medical side of care. People need to be heard and supported to achieve wellbeing. The older population has wisdom and life experiences that can be shared with others. The challenges of the past year and a half have highlighted just how important it is to feel connected and supported. This prevailing loneliness, that was significant before the pandemic and is magnified now, has caused cognitive problems in the older population. Ex. memory loss, loss of sense of purpose, etc. There is hope to regain what was lost through reconnecting with others. Ways to pursue connection with the older population. A brief discussion on how the Hispanic community has faced the pandemic. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Pursue intergenerational relationships by reaching out to the senior community and your senior family members! Send a plant, go for a walk outdoors, or plan a zoom call with one person who is part of the senior population. Consider getting a pet to help build a sense of purpose and belonging! Mentioned In The Episode: Aging well by George Vaillant. The Healthy Aging Brain by Louis Cozzolino. Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher. Aging with Grace by David Snowdon. Color Esperanza (The color of Hope) by Diego Torres Lost Connections by Johaan Hari Michael W. Smith - Friends Wellness on a Shoestring Wheel of Support Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Robyn joins us shortly after her 70th birthday! She shares her 22-year journey after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Like so many following a cancer diagnosis, Robyn describes the fast track of traditional medicine through surgery, chemo, and recommendations for radiation. Robyn used her intuition, alternative therapy, healthy diet, nutritional supplementation, and positive self-talk to heal from cancer as well as the medications. Robyn advocated for herself to get to the route of her body's dysfunction in order to fully heal and prevent the recurrence of her cancer. This included saying no thank you to traditional doctors' recommendations for more invasive courses of care. Despite criticism from friends, family, and doctors, she has remained cancer-free, continues to live a holistic lifestyle, and has never looked back on being a cancer patient. Robyn focuses on staying in high vibration and she teaches us how to do the same. “I hope my words can help someone else in some way. I know how alone I felt 22 years ago when I didn't know anyone who had survived ovarian cancer. And even the nurses at the hospital gave me a dire prognosis. I hope I was able to give hope to someone or to more than one "someone".” -Robyn Resources mentioned: Brene Brown, "Braving the Wilderness", Louise Hay, "You Can Heal Your Life", Pema Chodron, "Comfortable With Uncertainty","When Things Fall Apart" Donna Eden, "Energy Medicine" Marc Brackett, "Permission to Feel" "Radical Remission" (Surviving Cancer Against All Odds) by Kelly A. Turner, Heal documentary on Netflix, Karol K. Truman, “Feelings Buried Alive Never Die” Links: robynnemes@comcast.net about “Women Rowing North” virtual journaling workshop Image: Women Rowing North photo.jpeg www.healthbydesign.com You can schedule your free Discovery Session by signing up at www.healthbydesignfl.com/free-discovery-session https://www.facebook.com/HealthByDesignFL/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-dIX7KXSr9t4HK-f69Lfg https://www.instagram.com/healthbydesignfl/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthbydesignfl/

This week Brooke and Grant are challenging all kinds of assumptions—starting with unpacking books we’ve read that have challenged our own assumptions, and then with this week’s guest, Mary Pipher. Pipher, the best-selling author of Reviving Ophelia and Women Rowing North, gives us her take on ageism, “moral imagination,” and how and why she writes “for the reader, for the world.”

The road to happiness is paved by our experiences and self-exploration. While the journey may not be linear, the magic is in learning to ride the waves. Join Vivian Carrasco and Sarita in this soul-searching conversation while they unravel the process of finding your own happiness. This episode reveals some of the most daunting commonalities we all face and how to redirect our default reactions. Tune into this episode to hear more about the key components to finding self-alignment and how your fulfillment can help you better serve others.    Show Highlights:  Evaluating Finding Your Way in a Wild New World and what Vivian and Sarita learned from it  Surfing the wave of change and moving with transformation  Discovering what makes us happy and how to get more of that  Obstacles we face between ourselves and finding our happiness  The high of achievements and resetting ourselves to enjoy the journey  Creating daily rituals that reset your default  Recognizing your default state and acknowledging what you need to nurture that  Letting go of control and not letting worry guide you How to approach your happiness factor outside of basic needs  How to find alignment with your values and actions  Committing to fulfilling your needs  Turning inwardly to unearth what you need  Finding resources that bring you comfort without shame  Books for the spiritually skeptical    Links:    https://www.viviancarrasco.com   Vivian@viviancarrasco.com   Resources Mentioned:    Finding Your Way in a Wild New World by Martha Beck   Wild Mercy by Mirabal Star   Spiritual Rebel by Sarah Bowen   Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher   Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander  

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie respond to Terry Gross' Fresh Air interview with author Mary Pipher. Mary Pipher's new book, Women Rowing North, chronicles the positive aspects of transitioning from middle age to old age: "At this life stage, women start granting themselves the power of no." www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Mary Pipher on Fresh Air: https://n.pr/2Z31ywe Mary Pipher's Books: https://marypipher.com MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

Older women. They’ve been the target of jokes forever. Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Mary Pipher doesn't like that. Pipher has written a book called “Women Rowing North" about flourishing as we age.  To round out our conversation I invited my young friend Haley Zimring to join us. Haley is 28 and has two young children. Listen to us talking young and old and all the stages in between. "Now What?" is produced with the help of Gabe Zimmer and Steve Zimmer. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.

Psychology professor and therapist Pipher invites listeners into her life with engaging observations and advice. Suzanne Toren’s mature pitch and thoughtful phrasing are perfect for this memoir-like study of the various ways women transition into their later years. Published by Audible, Inc. Read the full review of WOMEN ROWING NORTH at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and AudioFile Magazine Founder and Editor Robin Whitten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grandmothers on the Move Episode 34 - Mary Pipher, Author of Reviving Ophelia and her newest book Women Rowing North - Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing as We Age. A profound and transformative book...I was enlightened, deeply moved and couldn't put it down. It's one of those books you want everyone you love to read right away! As Mary says in this interview "I want readers to understand that this life stage is not solely defined by diminishment but also by great spiritual and emotional growth". Mary shares deep insights about building resilience, crafting resplendent narratives, forming intimate relationships, and Grandmotherhood... this book is a real gift to us all. Distilled wisdom and beauty.

In the first half hour Patricia interviews Lynn Andrews, bestselling author. She has studied with shamanic women on four continents for more than thirty years. She shares her ancient teachings in her more than 20 books, including the Medicine Woman. Lynn's most recent work, 'The Sacred Vision Oracle. Lynn will discuss The Power Deck; Cards of Wisdom, and how to use the cards to build self esteem and foster empowerment. In the second half Patrica interviews Mary Pipher. Mary is the author of 10 books including her number one New York Times bestseller Reviving Ophelia and her most recent, Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age. Pipher will discuss Women Rowing North, a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Drawing on her own experience as daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and caregiver she explores ways women can cultivate resilient responses to the challenges they face.

In the first half hour Patricia interviews Lynn Andrews, bestselling author. She has studied with shamanic women on four continents for more than thirty years. She shares her ancient teachings in her more than 20 books, including the Medicine Woman. Lynn's most recent work, 'The Sacred Vision Oracle. Lynn will discuss The Power Deck; Cards of Wisdom, and how to use the cards to build self esteem and foster empowerment. In the second half Patrica interviews Mary Pipher. Mary is the author of 10 books including her number one New York Times bestseller Reviving Ophelia and her most recent, Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age. Pipher will discuss Women Rowing North, a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Drawing on her own experience as daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and caregiver she explores ways women can cultivate resilient responses to the challenges they face.

In the first half hour Patricia interviews Lynn Andrews, bestselling author. She has studied with shamanic women on four continents for more than thirty years. She shares her ancient teachings in her more than 20 books, including the Medicine Woman. Lynn's most recent work, 'The Sacred Vision Oracle. Lynn will discuss The Power Deck; Cards of Wisdom, and how to use the cards to build self esteem and foster empowerment. In the second half Patrica interviews Mary Pipher. Mary is the author of 10 books including her number one New York Times bestseller Reviving Ophelia and her most recent, Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age. Pipher will discuss Women Rowing North, a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Drawing on her own experience as daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and caregiver she explores ways women can cultivate resilient responses to the challenges they face.

In the first half hour Patricia interviews Lynn Andrews, bestselling author. She has studied with shamanic women on four continents for more than thirty years. She shares her ancient teachings in her more than 20 books, including the Medicine Woman. Lynn's most recent work, 'The Sacred Vision Oracle. Lynn will discuss The Power Deck; Cards of Wisdom, and how to use the cards to build self esteem and foster empowerment. In the second half Patrica interviews Mary Pipher. Mary is the author of 10 books including her number one New York Times bestseller Reviving Ophelia and her most recent, Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age. Pipher will discuss Women Rowing North, a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Drawing on her own experience as daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and caregiver she explores ways women can cultivate resilient responses to the challenges they face.

From Mary Pipher, bestselling author of Reviving Ophelia, we now get Women Rowing North, a guide to wisdom and authenticity for women as they age. Cultural therapist Pipher, age 71, understands how women growing older contend with ageism, misogyny, grief, and loss. Yet her message is clear and hopeful: most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Their very struggles help them let go of stereotypes and grow into authentic, wise, and empathetic women. Pipher's own life and her many roles have schooled her in ways women can cultivate resilient responses to their challenges. "If we can keep our wits about us," she writes, "we will experience a joyous time of our lives. If we have planned carefully and properly, if we have good maps and guides, the journey can be transcendent." 00:15 Intro to Mary Pipher, author of Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing as We Age 00:50 Other books by Pipher: Reviving Ophelia, The Shelter of Each Other, and Another Country 01:45 Chooses the metaphor of “rowing north” as a bookend to Reviving Ophelia 02:20 Younger and older women all live with cultural stereotypes and scripts 03:30 What does it mean to be old? 04:00 All of Pipher’s books stem from a deep curiosity about her own life 04:20 “Young" old age” vs. “old" old age 05:40 Women 65-75 are the happiest people in America 06:15 Most women deny being old in order to distance selves from cultural script and stories 07:20 Older women tend to be social connectors and experience a time of tremendous growth 08:00 Age can be a source of happiness, bliss, and satisfaction 08:30 Choosing happiness—a skill set often found among women in 70s 10:30 Jane Jarvis, musical prodigy (pianist), had everything she needed to be happy right between her ears 12:00 Age brings changes in body image, social invisibility, and loss of abilities 12:45 How women can reclaim their power 13:00 Story of Michelle Obama’s mother coming to live in the White House 13:45 Exploding the tired, old mother-in-law myth 14:45 "Solutions can’t be legislated; they come from the human heart." 15:15 Female friends give women power and support 15:45 Older women can rescue themselves using decades of practice fighting back against negative messaging 17:00 The power of saying “No” (walking out of any situation we don’t want to be in) 17:45 The power of saying “Yes” (instead of stilling the inner voice) 18:15 Taught to be “good girls” instead of learning to take care of ourselves 19:30 Finding a healthy approach to caregiving, which is very hard work 21:10 Contradictory research on caregiving 21:40 Caregivers need respite and creative strategies for bringing friends into the home 23:50 Keeping connections as lifelines 24:50 True secret of happiness is managing expectations 25:30 Defining happiness on your own terms 26:50 Old age is catalytic for growth 27:00 Suffering increases capacity for bliss, gratitude, empathy, moral imagination, and authenticity 28:30 Stories of resilience, gratitude, and perspective 30:40 How to lean into lessons of suffering without denial 31:20  Taking a gentle approach to our own pain and suffering 31:50 “All of us keep so many appointments we did not make, but we always have choices about how to reframe those experiences.” 32:00 Crafting resplendent narratives: we can’t have a better history, but we can have a better story 32:30 Older women tend to joke around very well and unselfconscious about their bodies 34:20 Time (the most valuable resource of all) = wealth 35:50 Many older women happy because, for the first time in their lives, they can do what they want with their time 36:50 Women becoming intentional moral storytellers for their families 41:00 A great gift of old age: the long view of family and a lifetime 41:55 Blessing of old age: the freedom to be honest 43:30 Small things can bring enormous joy 44:15  Book contains discussions of death, loneliness, and more 44:50 Recommendation: The Trip to Bountiful (1985 movie)   BUY Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age MORE BOOKS BY MARY PIPHER BUY Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls BUY The Shelter of Each Other BUY Another Country: Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Our Elders RECOMMENDATION  BUY The Trip To Bountiful (movie) Connect with us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit