Dear John,

A few months ago, I published a new audiobook with Sounds True called, Self Care for the Wisdom Years. I wanted to share what I’ve learned about aging and the ways in which our behavior needs to shift in order to get the most out of these important years. I used an audio format because I wanted it to feel intimate, as if I were coaching you personally, and because I’ve grown to love storytelling as a way of teaching and inspiring change. 

There comes a point at midlife when we can feel restless, bored, and uninspired with our lives. We may lack the energy for the things that used to matter and our suck-it-up muscles often go slack. As unsettling as this might be, it’s actually good news. It’s an indication that a deeper part of you is ready to be fed by something more than ambition and achievement. Chances are you’re ready to live a soul-directed life.

Joseph Campbell suggested that while most human beings say they want more meaning in their lives, what he suspects they really want is more aliveness - the feeling of being plugged in, fully awake, and excited about getting up in the morning. With age, this aliveness becomes even more important as we face our mortality. Fortunately, with the right guidance and support, and a willingness to challenge the status quo, life can become a wonderful, wild adventure.

In this audiobook, I invite you to take on the journey of conscious aging in a bold new way. Using stories, guided practices, and helpful behavior changes, you’ll learn to apply a different kind of self care that will allow you to honor your soul and feel more joyful and alive.

I’ll coach you to:

• Make choices that support your soul rather than your ego
• Stop doing things you no longer want to do
• Use the reality of your mortality to your advantage 
• Make your health a different kind of priority so you can live a strong, mobile, and peaceful life
• Stop managing time and instead, use your energy wisely
• Build a soulful community aligned with your shifting values and priorities
• Cultivate a calm inner state to more easily handle life’s challenges 
• Awaken aliveness by adding more presence, pleasure, and play to your schedule

Your wisdom years can be some of the best years of your life. Courage, curiosity, and a willingness to act are what you need to get started. You can purchase this audiobook in CD format or through Audible and Sounds True as a digital download. 

Let’s explore the mystery and wonder of conscious aging together!

You can learn more here.

Love,
Cheryl