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Priscilla Long, Seattle-based author or Dancing with the Muse in Old Age, Minding the Muse, and The Writer's Portable Mentor takes us behind the scenes of her fascination with late in life creators. 

Priscilla Long, Seattle-based author or Dancing with the Muse in Old Age, Minding the Muse, and The Writer's Portable Mentor takes us behind the scenes of her fascination with late in life creators.

Priscilla Long: Creating at Any Age

Priscilla Long is a Seattle Based writer, poet, and longtime independent teacher of writing. She is the author of seven books to date and numerous publications in literary journals. She grew up on a dairy farm on the eastern shores of Maryland attending Moravian Seminary for Girls and Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.   She writes science, poetry, history, creative nonfiction, essays, and fiction. Priscilla lives in the Seattle area and serves as the founding and consulting editor of Historylink.org which is a free online encyclopedia for Washington State History  Today we are discussing her book:  Dancing with The Muse in Old Age.   What you’ll learn in our conversation   Priscilla wrote this book not only for herself but for everyone over the age of forty! Shy of turning 80, she wanted to approach this new era proactively with information and knowledge of science.  Priscilla wanted to draw from people who were thriving, creating, and connecting in their communities. In writing this book, Priscilla learned a lot about the science of aging gracefully which involved cognitive development v ( which works the same in children as in older individuals ) and movement. As a result, she now bonds with her fit bit and makes sure to get regular exercise.   Throughout the book, there are many people cited who are in the 70,80, 90’s who are continuing to put to use their creativity and/or learning something new in the arts!  Helping with cognitive creative development.  Priscilla gives us several inspiring examples from the book of some famous and not-so-famous people who are active, learning, and creative!  You can also express your creativity in different ways by gardening, cooking, social justice, and community involvement.   The models that Priscilla shares in the book are inspiring and follow their dreams right up to the end of their life.  Even when they run into limitations they continue to find a way to contribute in the best way possible. We discussed Angela Glendening who didn’t feel that she had any “creativity” in her body but knew she was good at supporting the underdog. She picked a mission to support and that became her passion and purpose.  A great story!   When you do choose what to do, there will be a community around it and you will make connections and start meeting like-minded people.  This will help your overall health and wisdom.  Is it possible to be more proactive in composing one’s life towards flourishing?  Links and Resources Connect with Priscilla Long  Connect with Deborah Voll Take The Midlife Quiz Need a new resume? Connect with me for your Resume Audit here  Leave the work to me! Passion and Purpose Digital Workbook

Priscilla Long is a Seattle Based writer, poet, and longtime independent teacher of writing. She is the author of seven books to date and numerous publications in literary journals. She grew up on a dairy farm on the eastern shores of Maryland attending Moravian Seminary for Girls and Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.   She writes science, poetry, history, creative nonfiction, essays, and fiction. Priscilla lives in the Seattle area and serves as the founding and consulting editor of <a href="http://Historylink.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Historylink.org</a> which is a free online encyclopedia for Washington State History  Today we are discussing her book:  Dancing with The Muse in Old Age.   What you’ll learn in our conversation  <ul> <li>Priscilla wrote this book not only for herself but for everyone over the age of forty! Shy of turning 80, she wanted to approach this new era proactively with information and knowledge of science.  Priscilla wanted to draw from people who were thriving, creating, and connecting in their communities.</li> <li>In writing this book, Priscilla learned a lot about the science of aging gracefully which involved cognitive development v ( which works the same in children as in older individuals ) and movement. As a result, she now bonds with her fit bit and makes sure to get regular exercise.  </li> <li>Throughout the book, there are many people cited who are in the 70,80, 90’s who are continuing to put to use their creativity and/or learning something new in the arts!  Helping with cognitive creative development.  Priscilla gives us several inspiring examples from the book of some famous and not-so-famous people who are active, learning, and creative! </li> <li>You can also express your creativity in different ways by gardening, cooking, social justice, and community involvement.  </li> <li>The models that Priscilla shares in the book are inspiring and follow their dreams right up to the end of their life.  Even when they run into limitations they continue to find a way to contribute in the best way possible.</li> <li>We discussed Angela Glendening who didn’t feel that she had any “creativity” in her body but knew she was good at supporting the underdog. She picked a mission to support and that became her passion and purpose.  A great story!  </li> <li>When you do choose what to do, there will be a community around it and you will make connections and start meeting like-minded people.  This will help your overall health and wisdom. </li> <li>Is it possible to be more proactive in composing one’s life towards flourishing?</li> </ul> Links and Resources Connect with <a href="https://www.priscillalong.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Priscilla Long </a> Connect with <a href="https://www.deborahvoll.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deborah Voll</a> Take The Midlife <a href="https://www.deborahvoll.com/free-quiz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quiz</a> Need a new resume? Connect with me for your Resume Audit <a href="https://www.deborahvoll.com/audit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>  Leave the work to me! Passion and Purpose Digital <a href="https://www.deborahvoll.com/workbooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Workbook</a>

Ep.134 Priscilla Long, Author, Dancing with the Muse in Old Age

How often have you heard an older person refer to themselves as being so many "years young?" What about those who blame a "senior moment" for the occasional memory lapse?  These are examples of what the writer Priscilla Long describes as "toxic ageism." Oftentimes, she argues, ageist attitudes are perpetuated by the very people who're thriving in old age, but for some reason, view being old as a state of mind or body to be disavowed. Priscilla is a prolific and award-winning author of science, poetry and creative nonfiction. At the age of 79, her latest work, Dancing with the Muse in Old Age, focuses on what she calls "creative engagement" and "purposeful lifestyle traits" as a road map for the aging process.  In this LLAMA podcast interview, the Seattle-based author argues that ageism "poisons creativity" and explains why society should stop thinking of older people as "decrepit".This episode was produced in association with Clinique La Prairie. The award winning spa clinic and pioneering health and wellness destination nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland. Combining preventative medicine with bespoke lifestyle and nutrition plans, Clinique La Prairie offers a holistic approach to living fuller, healthier and longer lives.DISCOUNTS▸ Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a $30.00 discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, for red light therapy, which may help your body heal and promote  the health of skin and muscle tissue .  Use the code LLAMA at checkout. This is in addition to a 25% summer sale discount being offered by Recharge Health. ▸ Time-line is offering LLAMA podcast listeners a 5% discount on its Mitopure products - Mitopure Powder, Softgels and Mitopure + Protein. Mitopure supports improvements in mitochondrial function and muscle strength. Use the code LLAMA at checkout▸ DoNotAge is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products, including NAD boosters. Use the use code LLAMA for purchases at DoNotAge.orgHealth queries can be answered by emailing: hello@donotage.orgFlexBeam red light therapyRecharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners an $80.00 discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging.  Use code LLAMA at checkout- DoNotAgeDoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more.  Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.orgUse the code LLAMA at checkout. -Support the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

How often have you heard an older person refer to themselves as being so many "years young?" What about those who blame a "senior moment" for the occasional memory lapse?  These are examples of what the writer Priscilla Long describes as "toxic ageism." Oftentimes, she argues, ageist attitudes are perpetuated by the very people who're thriving in old age, but for some reason, view being old as a state of mind or body to be disavowed. Priscilla is a prolific and award-winning author of science, poetry and creative nonfiction. At the age of 79, her latest work, <a href="https://amzn.to/3CZ3cFK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dancing with the Muse in Old Age</a>, focuses on what she calls "creative engagement" and "purposeful lifestyle traits" as a road map for the aging process.  In this LLAMA podcast interview, the Seattle-based author argues that ageism "poisons creativity" and explains why society should stop thinking of older people as "decrepit". This episode was produced in association with <a href="https://cliniquelaprairie.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clinique La Prairie</a>. The award winning spa clinic and pioneering health and wellness destination nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland. Combining preventative medicine with bespoke lifestyle and nutrition plans, <a href="https://cliniquelaprairie.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clinique La Prairie</a> offers a holistic approach to living fuller, healthier and longer lives. DISCOUNTS ▸ <a href="https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam?ref=LLAMA&amp;utm_source=go_aff_pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recharge Health</a> is offering LLAMA listeners a $30.00 discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, for red light therapy, which may help your body heal and promote  the health of skin and muscle tissue .  <a href="https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam?ref=LLAMA&amp;utm_source=go_aff_pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Use the code LLAMA at checkout</a>. This is in addition to a 25% summer sale discount being offered by Recharge Health. ▸ <a href="https://www.timelinenutrition.com/shop?rfsn=6730466.1f694a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time-line</a> is offering LLAMA podcast listeners a 5% discount on its Mitopure products - Mitopure Powder, Softgels and Mitopure + Protein. Mitopure supports improvements in mitochondrial function and muscle strength. <a href="https://www.timelinenutrition.com/shop?rfsn=6730466.1f694a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Use the code LLAMA at checkout</a> ▸ <a href="http://www.donotage.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DoNotAge</a> is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products, including NAD boosters. Use the use code LLAMA for purchases at <a href="http://www.donotage.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DoNotAge.org</a> Health queries can be answered by emailing: hello@donotage.org<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bd7a7nsd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexBeam red light therapy</a> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bd7a7nsd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recharge Health</a> is offering LLAMA listeners an $80.00 discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging.   <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bd7a7nsd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Use code LLAMA at checkout</a> - <a href="https://donotage.org/ref/LLAMA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DoNotAge DoNotAge.org</a> is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more.  Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org <a href="https://donotage.org/ref/LLAMA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Use the code LLAMA at checkout</a>.  -<a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=K2D52DAP957MA" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.