Shame & Aging: The Meaning We Make

What a joy for Bobbie Harte Shaw to join us on the show. I can't wait to share this episode with you and I know you will be as excited for her to join us again in the future as I am. We covered: Why we decided to talk about aging The way aging hits us in the face as women How our death discomfort makes aging even more scary How a fear of death becomes synonymous with a fear of living Enjoyable living does not have to be escapism from living your “life” What does it mean to live an integrated and intentional life How our values of ourselves change as we age The importance of rethinking our cultural norms around aging and expectation How to see our aging bodies with curiosity versus shame & judgment The need to grieve the finite allowances of time and energy The heartache in the transience of life and how we can move through it More about Bobbie: Bobbie Harte Shaw has worked as a photographer, a bartender, and a librarian, although for the last two years she's been working on her master's degree as a marriage and family therapist. In her therapy practice, she focuses on relationships, grief, and how we can live more gently with ourselves and each other. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Connect: Website