Ron Pevny

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Ron Pevny, M.A., has for forty-five years been dedicated to assisting people in negotiating life transitions as they create lives of purpose and passion. He is a published author and the founding director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, based in Colorado, which for twenty years has presented workshops and retreats across North America to support people in bringing purpose, growth, and commitment to service to their elder years. Ron is also a Certified Sage-ing® Leader, has served as the host and interviewer for three Transforming Aging Summits presented by The Shift Network, and is the co-host and interviewer for the Turning Points interview series sponsored by Sage-ing International. Learn more at https://www.centerforconsciouseldering.com/

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Episode 103. Conscious Eldering with Ron Pevny
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July 24, 2024

Episode 103. Conscious Eldering with Ron Pevny

Episode 103: Conscious Eldering with Ron Pevny These days, getting older seems to be more like a war rather than a rite of passage. "Take this pill or this potion to reverse aging and stay young," they say. But is that really how we should view aging? We question this and more in this episode, where I welcome Ron Pevny, the director of the Center for Conscious Eldering and author of ⁠Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Capturing The Gifts of Elderhood.⁠ In our conversation, we discuss the following: What is 'conscious eldering,' an approach to aging with purpose, passion, and well-being, and how it contrasts with societal norms that often lack an empowering vision for aging. Ron shares his journey, starting in 1979 with a calling to help people during life transitions, evolving into leading rites of passage and founding the Center for Conscious Eldering in 2010.The concept emphasizes intentionality, personal growth, and community, offering retreats and workshops to prepare people fo…
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