Feb. 11, 2025

Aging and Mentorship

Aging and Mentorship

In this episode of 'Stories from Real Life', host Melvin E. Edwards speaks with Dr. Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist, about the importance of storytelling and mentorship in our lives. They discuss how storytelling has been vital to human connection and how it can be revitalized in the modern age. Dr. Heiser shares her journey to becoming a psychologist, her insights on aging and happiness, and the impact of her Mentor Project, which connects experts with students worldwide. The conversation emphasizes the significance of generativity, the difference between mentorship and coaching, and the value of building connections across generations.

https://mentorproject.org/

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storytelling, mentorship, aging, happiness, generativity, personal development, coaching, community, connections, legacy

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