Why Embrace the Term 'Elder' Safely

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Ron Pevny to the podcast. Ron is the founder and director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, a certified Sage-ing Leader with Sage-ing International, and a longtime guide for individuals navigating life's most meaningful transitions. With a master's degree in integral counseling and psychotherapy, Ron has spent decades helping people move through major life passages with intention, clarity, and depth.

Ron is also the author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Claiming the Gifts of Elderhood, a powerful guide for those entering the later chapters of life and seeking more than just rest or recreation. His work reframes aging not as decline, but as an opportunity to step into elderhood with purpose—drawing on wisdom, lived experience, and a renewed commitment to growth and contribution.

In our conversation, we explore what it truly means to become an elder in today's world. Ron shares the catalysts that led him into this work, including profound health challenges that reshaped his perspective on purpose and calling.

We also discussed the three-phase transition into elderhood and why honoring each stage is essential for discovering what's next after retirement.

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In this podcast interview, you'll learn:

• What "conscious eldering" really means—and why it matters.
• Why retirement without purpose often leads to feeling stuck or disengaged.
• The three phases of transitioning into elderhood.
• How the neutral zone creates space for clarity and renewal.
• Why denying aging limits growth and fulfillment.
• How to identify and express your signature gifts.
• The role elders play in supporting future generations.
• Why purpose helps offset physical and emotional challenges later in life.
• How growth and service remain essential at every age.

Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/548

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