EP 175: Pathways to Stillness with Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon, Gerontologist

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Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon is a gerontologist who is now Professor Emeritus at St. Thomas University and has held a long career there in this field. Today we discuss his book called Pathways to Stillness which allows us to meander through topics of stillness, aging, loss and the meaning of life. Gary shares his wisdom, reflections and learnings in this episode. There are so many relatable themes and anecdotes that will make you reflect and perhaps laugh out loud. This is was such a warm and meaningful conversation. -- About Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon: GARY Irwin-Kenyon PhD is founding Chair and Emeritus Professor, Gerontology Department, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. He is a Fellow of the Andrew Norman Institute for Advanced Studies in Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Southern California. Dr. Irwin-Kenyon is listed in Who’s Who in Canada and the United States. Besides Pathways to Stillness: Reflect, Release, Renew (PathwaysToStillness.org), and a Pathways to Stillness podcast series, he has authored, co-authored or co-edited six books, including Narrative Gerontology, Storying Later Life, Restorying Your Life, and Ordinary Wisdom. Dr. Irwin-Kenyon is a teacher and practitioner of Tai Chi with more than thirty years experience. He designed a seated Tai Chi programme, Tai Chi as Narrative Care, which he has been teaching for the past 20 years to special groups, including residents in long-term care. He conducts workshops and seminars in Canada, The United States, Europe, and Asia. Dr. Irwin-Kenyon is also an apprentice barista. He resides in St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada with his wife Liz, where they operate Seahaven, an organic B&B. Liz is also a water-colour artist. Pathways to Stillness is available at Amazon, Indigo, Friesen Press and audio Audible and iTunes. Connect with Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon: -- Instagram: garyirwinkenyon Twitter: @garyirwinkenyon Facebook: @garyirwinkenyon