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Release Date: 10/29/2025
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info_outlineAging is not a decline—it’s an initiation. In this episode of the Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast, Cate Stillman speaks with Ron Pevny, founder of the Center for Conscious Eldering and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging, to explore how the later chapters of life can become a time of growth, purpose, and legacy.
Ron shares his evolution from guiding vision quests to leading Conscious Eldering retreats, helping people transform retirement into renewal. His work illuminates a new paradigm of aging—one that integrates emotional maturity, spiritual awakening, and service to future generations.
Why Conscious Aging Matters
Modern culture glorifies youth and productivity while neglecting the sacred role of elders. Ron explains that true elderhood is less about age and more about inner development—forgiveness, self-reflection, and deep listening to the call of spirit.
Key Lessons from the Conversation
🌿 Elderhood as Evolution
Aging invites transformation, not stagnation. The conscious elder cultivates wisdom, compassion, and purpose.
🌀 The Inner Work of Transition
Letting go of past identities creates space for renewal. Reflection, solitude, and connection with nature are vital rites of passage.
💫 From Retirement to Renewal
These years are a gift—a chance to live fully, share your gifts, and contribute meaningfully to the world.
🤝 Intergenerational Wisdom
Elders play a crucial role in healing cultural divides by mentoring younger generations and modeling integrity, curiosity, and care.
✨ Community as Continuum
The conscious aging movement invites circles of elders and youngers to grow together—bridging experience and innovation.
Redefining Elderhood
As Cate and Ron emphasize, the future of aging lies in conscious participation, not withdrawal. By engaging the heart, mind, and spirit, we reclaim the elder’s sacred purpose—to embody wisdom and guide the next generation with humility and light.
Resources & Links
📘 Conscious Living, Conscious Aging by Ron Pevny → Amazon
📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → Amazon
🌿 Join Club Thrive
🧘 Yogahealer Website
About the Host – Cate Stillman
Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over two decades she has guided wellness professionals and conscious seekers to unlock body intelligence, reverse inflammation, and live in alignment with purpose. She is the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits.