Dreaming Myself into Old Age: A Conversation with Lily Iona MacKenzie

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Living to 100 Club

Joseph M. Casciani, PhD

100 episodes

4 days ago

The Living to 100 Club is an exciting take on getting older. The Living to 100 Club members turn aging on its head knowing and understanding age is only a number. The Living to 100 Club is for everyone of all ages who wants to maintain a positive outlook about our futures, offering fresh and inspiring perspectives on aging successfully, no matter how much help we may need adapting to growing older. Whether we’re still running marathons or confined to a wheelchair, we can always keep a positive frame of mind, look forward to events in our future, and plan on living to 100. The Living to 100 Club brings together topics on successful aging, overcoming obstacles, staying positive in the face of adversity, healthy lifestyles, starting new chapters and doing what you can’t. The Club podcast guests share their stories, give professional advice on wellness, and offer explanations about living life to its fullest.

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Dreaming Myself into Old Age: A Conversation with Lily Iona MacKenzie

Living to 100 Club

41 minutes

7 months ago

Dreaming Myself into Old Age: A Conversation with Lily Iona MacKenzie

Join us for an engaging discussion with Lily Iona MacKenzie, author of the hybrid memoir Dreaming Myself into Old Age. In this Living to 100 Club episode, Lily shares her personal journey of aging. We discuss Jungian insights, and the role of dreams in self-discovery. We'll delve into how aging influences relationships, personal growth, and creativity. We explore the importance of embracing the present moment. Lily also reflects on her experiences as a published author later in life, the themes of her memoir, and the mysteries of aging that shape our outlook and resilience. Whether you're navigating your own aging journey or supporting others, this episode offers inspiration and practical wisdom for living a rich, meaningful life.

Mini Bio

Lily Iona MacKenzie is an accomplished author, poet, and educator. Her creative journey began on a Canadian farm under Alberta's expansive skies. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, her work is infused with elements of magical realism and celebrates the boundless imagination. A high school dropout turned scholar, Lily earned two master’s degrees in Creative Writing and Humanities. She has published widely across genres in over 165 American and Canadian venues.

Her novels include Fling!, Curva Peligrosa, Freefall: A Divine Comedy, and The Ripening: A Canadian Girl Grows Up! Her poetry collections, All This and California Dreaming, alongside her hybrid memoir Dreaming Myself into Old Age: One Woman’s Search for Meaning, showcase her profound storytelling.

A dedicated educator, Lily taught rhetoric and creative writing at the University of San Francisco for over 30 years. She continues to coach aspiring writers in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. She lives in California, where she remains guided by the transformative power of stories and the ever-changing skies that inspire her.

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Lily's Website: Lily Iona Mackenzie