Art of Aging: Challenging Ageism One Card at a Time with Jan Golden

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Ageism in Birthday Cards (2:46)Vision for Age-Friendly Vibes (8:23)Challenges in the Greeting Card Industry (13:55)Positive Messages in Age-Friendly Vibes Cards (18:07)Response and Future Plans (19:32)Expanding Beyond Birthday Cards (20:59)Humor and Ageism (22:57)Impact of Humor on Aging (25:02)Unpacking Ageism (26:56)Self-Acceptance with Age (29:25)Surprises of Aging (30:07)Inspirational Aging Heroes (31:02)Connecting with Jan and Final Takeaways (32:55)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This week on the Art of Aging, host Rev. Beth Long-Higgins chats with Jan Golden, Founder of Age-Friendly Vibes, about her mission to combat ageism in the greeting card industry. Jan discusses her background, the negative messages prevalent in traditional birthday cards, and her company's alternative, age-positive approach. Beth and Jan explore the cultural impact of ageism, the challenges of competing with major card companies, and the positive reception of Age-Friendly Vibes' products. The episode also touches on the role of humor in addressing ageism, Jan's upcoming workshops in 2024, the importance of changing the narrative around aging, and more.

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