Aging & Spirituality

Today we have an exciting podcast for you! This episode is our maiden voyage into interviews, and our first guest is Dr. Elizabeth Hoefer, D.C. Not only is Elizabeth a kind and loving servant, but Dr. Hoefer practices an alternative chiropractic therapy that some may never have heard of. That healing modality is called the Blair Chiropractic Technique. This specialized, upper-cervical technique ne...

As we age, our choices increase, including what we do with our time, where we want to live, and what we want to do about our health.   Too often, indecisiveness keeps us stuck in a rut, and we can't move forward. Because truth be told, no decision is a decision to maintain the status quo.   Listen in now to discover what is holding you back, such as fear or failure. We also talk about ho...

Our culture dreads the inevitability of our physical body aging and what that means to how we must adapt in our lives. Let's face it, we don't want to grow older, and aging is often treated like a disease. We try to stop or slow the process with all kinds of lotions and even surgery. What we often forget is that growing old is a tremendous privilege. In this podcast, we talk about three things you...

People over 60 are especially vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can seriously affect health. But there are ways to overcome loneliness, even if you live alone and find it hard to get out. This podcast will give you six things you can do to let go of loneliness. We'll discuss how to get about more in your neighborhood and how to connect with more people for the first time. And we...

According to the 2020 US Census, America has 73 million boomers. By 2030, 81% of these people will be over 65. That's a lot of boomers! These boomers are clueless about what to do with their lives. On average, they spend 49 hrs watching TV each week. What if that time was put into being creative? Or what if you could serve your friends, family, and community in some fulfilling way? Discover w...

How Shifting Your Perspective Calms You Remember when you were younger, you thought you were invulnerable and nothing scared you? As we age, however, changes in our brain and nervous system make us more likely to experience life as stressful events that can trigger anxiety.  Science tells us that cortisol increases and DHEA decreases as time goes on. Worrying and cortisol are related. So what...

Our individual needs change as we age, but the principle of keeping our awareness connected in spiritual flow remains the same and helps us through the challenges of each stage. Today we discuss how to develop a self-care routine after 60 and what it means to find a sense of purpose. How can we love our bodies in a new way? We also give you some yoga practices that can help you tune into your inne...

According to the National Institute of Health and AARP, health and well-being are among our top ten concerns as we age.  As 40+ year meditators, we consider meditation an investment in being vital and productive for the foreseeable future. Today's conversation is a top-rated meditation primer to help you understand: What is the proper meditation for me? And what time of day should I meditate?...

How can we change our perspective about aging as we pass 60 and start to acknowledge the opportunities available now that weren't before? Age slides up on us. We tend not to plan for it; for the most part, no one explains it to us beforehand. It's all left to us to figure out as we go. More research is now showing that our boomer generation wants to age successfully, have physical vigor, and conti...

Ever feel like you are in a rut? Have all these great ideas or goals, but get stuck doing the same everyday activities? Maybe you’ve heard that having a spiritual center is key to joy-filled aging but have no idea what that means. Listen in for tips on how to make time for renewal. How to be open to a new, more adventurous life. And, most importantly, how you can find the ever-new joy of...

The premise for our conversation today revolves around the idea that each of us is a beautiful and unique expression of the Divine. And, being on the spiritual path allows us to seek answers to that pervasive question we all need to answer, "Who am I?" Wouldn't it be a shame if we got to the end of our lives and never asked, "Who am I?" Listen now to discover practices that encourage spiritual con...

Have you ever said or done something you wish you hadn’t? This happens because of powerful, old subconscious thoughts and feelings that unexpectedly bubble up. If you don’t want to get caught with the foot-in-mouth syndrome, you can learn to stay in the now.   According to psychologists, by the time they are 70, the average person spends 5 hours in the present moment. That’s 5 hours in total!...

To stay connected to your spiritual source, you have to know whether your ego or soul is operating, and a good way to do that is to ask yourself whether you are feeling fear (ego) or love (soul). Your ego, or perceived sense of self, is something that you develop at birth based on the inputs you receive from your environment. It serves a purpose for you in terms of survival. And, in conversation,...

We all have times when life gets rough, and we aren't sure how we will ever get through it. But by tuning into spirit in meditation, we can discover how to bring out our best qualities, such as being more loving, compassionate, and kind to ourselves and others. Listen now to learn how to meet these difficult challenges with appropriate actions. That includes shifting quickly from resistance to acc...

Discover how to give your highest service to the world We are meant to experience joy as creative beings. But joy doesn't come from how much money you have or all the things money can buy. Joy comes from the inside. And if you want to live in a state of joy more often, one of the best ways you can do that is to live your life at a peak level where you are serving others with your joy. Listen in to...

Are you dreading the holiday confrontations? Are there areas of your life where your best self doesn't shine through because your emotions get triggered by these family events? Stay tuned to discover how some of your difficult conversations can be easily transformed with a little awareness and effort, just in time to make the holidays happier for everyone. We will give you tips and tricks to pract...

One of the biggest things that changed for me after my near-death experience was that I learned to walk with the idea that death was beside me. Knowing that my life was finite and my time limited made me consciously focus my awareness on getting the answers to big questions, including, "What is my life purpose?" After my NDE, I began to explore what made me unique. What was my growth path, and whe...

The best way to describe what a deep listener is like comes from comparing your experience with someone who has not a good listener for you. People who do not have an open mind or receptive attitude have difficulty with deep listening. If you are trying to solve someone's problem before they even stop talking, you aren't listening. One must have a high level of empathy or compassion to listen deep...

One 2019 study found that people who believe they know their life's meaning enjoy greater well-being, have few symptoms of depression, and have a more positive life experience. But often, the ideas we inherit from our parents and communities, such as getting married, raising children, or the importance of earning money, leave us feeling unfulfilled. Listen in while we discuss how having a growth m...

What is your Buddhi, and how can you practice observing your mind in a way that moves you into higher consciousness? Listen in now as we reveal the meaning of the yogic concept of Buddhi and the benefits you get from practicing observing your mind. Learn how connecting with your inner buddhi helps you get closer to your soul and know who you truly are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

How to embrace your highest unrealized life We all have unmet needs in our lives that can become obstacles to our spiritual growth and the fulfillment of our desires. Listen for some personal examples of areas in our lives that we felt were unseen in childhood and how that unrecognized part of us stunted our spiritual growth and made it more difficult to manifest our goals. In questioning what som...

Your yoga practice begins to soften your ego and its distractions so the soul can express itself more often and in deeper ways. As a result, your soul characteristics have more room to abide, including qualities such as peace, bliss, and happiness. You are growing your capacity to live in a more harmonious state of body, mind, and spirit. So what does the process of softening the ego look like? In...

Did you know that laughter heals? Want a simple yet powerful way to reduce stress and heal when facing a health problem or other challenging situations such as feeling anxious or sad? Listen now to hear how laughter can help reduce stress and change your life, and that's no joke! Some benefits of laughing include increased oxygen intake that stimulates your heart, lungs, and muscles and boost...

Are you 60 plus and wondering what's left for me and my life? You are not alone. But here's the thing. Too many people make the mistake of thinking they are done creating when they get older. We are here to tell you that nothing is farther from the truth.  Today we are going to talk about the things that become available to you as you age that was not possible before. You will learn how to di...

Most people don’t realize it, but every thought and feeling robs you of energy. And, the more intense our thoughts and feelings are, the more energy is drained.  Would you like to know how to stop losing your life force bleeding out through your thoughts and feelings? Listen to this podcast if you want to increase rather than decrease your stamina.  We give you many helpful tips you can...