Connie Zweig, PhD, a therapist and author of The Inner Work of Age, shares transformative insights on aging and identity shifts. She emphasizes the unique opportunity we have to embrace elderhood and the wisdom gained from life reviews. The conversation covers the role of elders in nurturing younger generations and highlights the importance of shadow work in personal growth. Zweig advocates for recognizing the value of older individuals in society, while encouraging rituals that support meaningful transitions throughout life's stages.
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Shadow Dimension of Ageism
Ageism is partly unconscious, rooted in denial and fears around loss and dependence.
Inner shadow work adds depth to the positive aging conversation by addressing hidden resistances.
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Identity Loss in Aging
Losing identities like provider or appearance triggers fear as these roles form core self-images.
Without rites of passage, many face late-life identity crises as these roles fade.
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Unique Longevity Opportunity
Longevity provides an unprecedented opportunity to find the treasure of elder wisdom.
No prior generation has had this extended time to explore and contribute deeper life purpose.
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“There's no generation before us that’s had this opportunity to find this treasure,” says therapist Connie Zweig, PhD. Zweig is the author of The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul. She outlines a compelling approach to aging—one that teaches us how to navigate identity shifts, see who we are beyond our roles, and truly make the most of the gifts of our lives. Today, she shares what happened when she did her own life review practice, and so many other gems that make me excited to keep getting older.
See the show notes and more about Zweig on my Substack.
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