LifeLessons: Wisdom from People Who Lived Past 100

About LifeLessons: Wisdom from People Who Lived Past 100

Henry is 102 and still plays tennis three times a week. Enid is 101 and sharper than most people half her age. What can we learn from those who’ve lived the longest? LifeLessons is a podcast of raw, unfiltered conversations with centenarians, diving into life’s biggest questions, deepest regrets, and most valuable lessons after 100+ years of living. From the creators of the viral LifeLessons film, featured by The New York Times and Good Morning America.

Publisher

Erik Hensel

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jun 2026

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 5 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A 103-Year-Old’s Secret to Making Friends and Connecting With People

   Host [Host Name] interviews 103-year-old Miriam Herzfeld about her remarkable life, sharing insights on resilience, connection, and finding joy through kindness.

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   14 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   102-Year-Old Joy Frost Reveals the Truth About Living a Long Life

   Host shares a deeply personal conversation with 102-year-old Joy Frost, exploring her unfiltered wisdom on love, loss, and the simple truth of living a long life.

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   7 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What 102 Years of Life Taught WWII Pilot Henry Young

   WWII Pilot Henry Young shares profound insights on war, purpose, love, and aging after 102 years of life in this interview.

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   30 Jun 2026

   101-Year-Old Enid on WWII, the Great Depression & a Century of Life

   At 101 years old, Enid Rayment has lived through some of the most defining moments of the 20th century. Growing up during the Great Depression in Australia, Enid experienced hardship from an early age. Then came World War II. She remembers Sydney under the threat of Japanese attack, wartime rationing, and what everyday life was really like during one of history's darkest periods. But Enid's story is about far more than war. Over more than a century, she has raised a family, watched Australia transform, and discovered that happiness often comes from the simplest things in life. In this episode of LifeLessons, Enid reflects on: • Growing up during the Great Depression • Living through World War II in Australia • The Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour • Wartime rationing and life on the home front • Raising children and grandchildren across generations • How Australia has changed over the past 100 years • The advice she would give to her great-grandchildren • What 101 years have taught her about resilience, gratitude, and living a meaningful life Enid's memories are a rare reminder that history isn't just something we read about—it's carried by the people who lived it. LifeLessons is the podcast where centenarians and supercentenarians share the wisdom they've gained from over 100 years of life. Through stories of war, love, loss, family, resilience, and hope, they reveal the timeless lessons that matter most. If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who loves history, longevity, and remarkable life stories.

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   22 Jun 2026

   102-Year-Old Super-Ager Reflects on War, Grief & Loss

   At 102 years old, Brian Barry has lived through some of the most defining moments in modern history.Growing up during the Great Depression in Sydney, Brian left school at a young age and landed what he thought was the perfect job in a lolly factory. But everything changed when World War II broke out. The factory shifted to supporting the war effort, and before long, Brian found himself serving as a soldier and heading into the unknown. Sent to New Guinea during World War II, Brian witnessed the harsh realities of war firsthand. Fear, uncertainty, loss, and survival became part of everyday life. More than 80 years later, his memories remain vivid, offering a rare and powerful glimpse into one of history's darkest chapters.In this episode of Life Lessons, Brian reflects on: • Growing up during the Great Depression • Working in a lolly factory before WWII • Being called to serve during World War II • His journey to New Guinea as a young soldier • The realities of war and survival• Loss, sacrifice, and resilience • What 102 years of life have taught him about happiness and perspective Brian's story is a remarkable reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the lessons that can only come from living through a century of change.🎙️ About LifeLessons Life Lessons is the podcast where centenarians and supercentenarians share the wisdom they've gained from over 100 years of life. Through stories of war, love, loss, family, hardship, and resilience, they reveal the lessons that matter most.If you enjoy stories about longevity, history, World War II, life advice, and personal wisdom, subscribe for more conversations with people aged 100 and beyond. #BrianBarry #WorldWarII #WW2 #NewGuinea #LifeLessons #Centenarian #Longevity #History #WarStories #Veteran #LifeAdvice #Wisdom #Podcast #LifeStory #GreatDepression #Australia #Inspiration #102YearsOld

Inside a recent episode

A 103-Year-Old’s Secret to Making Friends and Connecting With People

Published 28 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But when I think of it now, it is the funniest thing, the things that you cling to and the things that you throw away. You don't agree with that all your life. Sometimes I think, oh, if I hadn't done this, but there's no point in saying that. It's done, it's done. What was Cape Town like in the 40s or 50s? […]

Who has been a guest on LifeLessons: Wisdom from People Who Lived Past 100

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• Miriam Herzfeld
• Joy Frost
• Henry Young

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

63 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1,749 ratings

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