Not that long ago elders in our families and tribes were held in high esteem. They were given platforms to tell their stories and share life experiences that enriched and entertained the younger members of the clan. Regrettably, in the modern age, sage advice from the elderly goes mostly unheard. Why, now, is there less interest in those of us with the most knowledge? Why does growing older carry a stigma? To gather unique insights and experienced perspectives, Positive Psychology Podcast Host, Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two engaging authors who have lived their long lives with purpose and curiosity. At 89, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas is an avid traveler and has written 14 books. She shares takeaways from her newest book, Growing Old: Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace, and her opinions as to why some have a prejudice about aging. And at 80 years young, Elaine Mays has written 7 novels that stem from her real-life travels. She shares nuggets from her book, Borneo Experience, and explains why she is a champion for the natural world.

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About Lisa’s guests: 

Elizabeth Thomas Marshall has written fourteen books during her half-century career, including several New York Times bestsellers. She holds a BA from Radcliffe College and an MA from the George Washington University. Born in Boston in 1931, she now lives on her family’s former farm in New  Hampshire. 

Book: Growing Old: Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace

After a long career as a software design engineer with several large corporations, Elaine Mays wrote and has published seven novels under the pen name of Hannah Stevens. She is also a breast cancer survivor of nine years. She lives with her two dogs, a Brittany Spaniel, Lily, and a Weimaraner, Sophia in Phoenix, Arizona.

 Book: Borneo Experience