After a lifetime of experience, what perspectives hold true? What opinions and beliefs have been forged over decades of lessons learned? What do people know for sure when they are 80, or 90?
Join Stacy Raine as she talks to people who make up our oldest generations and explores their lives and the lessons they learned along the way.
In a world that often feels increasingly fragmented and fast-paced, there’s something particularly heartening about hearing directly from people who have witnessed the world change up close and personal – people who can remind us of where we’ve been and how far we’ve come.
If you want a lifetime of wisdom, welcome to Wisdom of Age.
Essential Questions: How to Uncover Family Stories with Dr. Elizabeth Keating
Dr. Elizabeth Keating, an anthropology professor at UT Austin, shares practical advice on preserving family legacies through thoughtful questions with loved ones to uncover rich stories and valuable lessons.
29 Oct 2024
Herbert Sweat: Never Forget That Freedom Isn't Free
Meet 75-year-old Herbert Sweat, a Vietnam War veteran whose experiences have driven him to support fellow veterans and honor their sacrifices. In this episode, Herbert reflects on growing up in Brooklyn, serving in the jungles of Vietnam, and facing the challenges of coming home. Through it all, he’s found redemption in helping others navigate the journey.
Hear him talk about:
Growing up in Brooklyn and navigating integration
Serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam
Confronting PTSD after returning home
His work mentoring veterans through the court system
Why veterans need your help
Learn more about some of the organizations Herbert Sweat
Black Veterans for Social Justice (https://bvsj.org/)
National Association for Black Veterans (National%20Association%20of%20Black%20Veterans)
Veterans Treatment Court (https://bja.ojp.gov/program/veterans-treatment-court-program/overview)
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Wisdom of Age is a Raine Media production. It was produced and hosted by Stacy Raine, with editing and music design by Sandra Levy Smith. Learn more (https://rainemediaco.com/).
22 Oct 2024
Kimiko Koyanagi: We Must Accept Our Fortune to Live
At 92 years old, Kimiko Koyanagi, a third-generation doll-maker born in Tokyo, Japan, continues to create her art. Her experiences, from surviving the bombings of Tokyo during World War II to her travels around the world and eventual immigration to Canada and, much later, the U.S., have deeply influenced both her worldview and her entirely unique Japanese dolls. Listen in as Kimiko shares her wisdom on resilience, creativity, and the acceptance of life’s fortunes.
Hear her talk about:
Surviving the devastation of World War II in Tokyo
Traveling the world and then immigrating to Canada
Building a career as a female artist in a male-dominated field
Her philosophy on accepting one’s fortune and embracing creativity despite limitations
Why creativity is essential to her life, even at 92
Learn more about Kimiko’s art process and see her dolls on her website. (https://kimikokoyanagi.com/)
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Wisdom of Age is a Raine Media production. It was produced and hosted by Stacy Raine, with editing and sound design by Sandra Levy Smith. Learn more. (https://rainemediaco.com/)
15 Oct 2024
Mary Alice Husted: You Cry, and You Keep Going
Meet 97-year-old Mary Alice Husted, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose deep faith and family-centered life have guided her through nearly a century of joys and challenges. In this episode, Mary Alice shares her reflections on growing up in Monroe, Louisiana, her marriage to the love of her life, Bill, and how her faith helped her navigate the loss of loved ones, including her father, husband, son, and great-grandson.
Learn more about the Tarver Braddock Foundation (https://tarverbraddockfoundation.org/).
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8 Oct 2024
Betsy Samuels: Love Thy Neighbor (Even if You Don't Want To Sometimes)
Meet 84-year-old Betsy Samuels, a retired Christmas tree farmer and military spouse. In this episode, she reflects on life at Foxfire Christmas Tree Farm, her experiences growing up in Virginia Beach during WWII, and the lessons she learned moving across the country as a military spouse. Betsy also shares her philosophy on the importance of community, resilience, and choosing happiness, no matter the challenges life brings.
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1 Oct 2024
Hubert Seipel: Trust in the Lord and Live Your Life (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with 97-year-old WWII veteran Hubert Seipel, he reflects on his experiences aboard the USS Lexington, including witnessing the aftermath of the war in Tokyo and visiting Pearl Harbor, where he saw the devastation of the USS Arizona. Hubert also shares his thoughts on the importance of family, faith, and resilience, along with his advice for building a happy marriage. Tune in to continue listening to the wisdom and reflections of Hubert Seipel.
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1 Oct 2024
Hubert Seipel: Trust in the Lord and Live Your Life (Part 1)
Meet 97-year-old WWII veteran Hubert Seipel. After growing up during the Great Depression, he enlisted in the Navy when he was just 17 and served in the Pacific aboard the USS Lexington. He reflects on his experiences during World War II, his thoughts on the changing fabric of American society, and his memories of family and hard work. Tune in to this episode to hear the wisdom of Hubert Seipel.
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1 Oct 2024
Welcome to Wisdom of Age
After a lifetime of experiences, what perspectives hold true? What opinions and beliefs have been forged over decades of lessons learned? What do people know for sure when they are 80, or 90?
In this introduction to Wisdom of Age, Stacy Raine shares her inspiration and intention for this show. Join her as she explores the lives and life lessons from people in our oldest generations, who have a lifetime of wisdom to share.
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3 May 2024
Wisdom of Age trailer
There’s the old saying, “Wish I knew then what I know now.”
If we could just take the hard-earned lessons we’d learned over the years and apply it to our younger selves, how would we be different? While it’s not possible to go back in time, it is possible to learn from the people who’ve gone before us – our elders, the wisest and most lived among us.
On the Wisdom of Age podcast, we’ll hear from people who make up our oldest generation as they share their a little bit about their lives, their experiences as they lived them, and the lessons they learned along the way.
We’ll get the chance to take their lessons and apply them in our own lives, and learn a little bit about the past as well.
There are so many stories if we just choose to listen.
Coming this summer.
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