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Deborah Heiser, PhD is an Applied Developmental Psychologist with a specialty in Aging. I'm a researcher, TEDx speaker, contributor for Psychology Today, Substack blogger, CEO of The Mentor Project, and adjunct professor of Psychology.
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Photo by dabatepatfotos: https://www.pexels.com/photo/empty-nest-on-tree-7581966/ As the last chick leaves the nest, the transition into Empty Nest hood brings a myriad of emotions and adjustments. W…
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Photo by dabatepatfotos: https://www.pexels.com/photo/empty-nest-on-tree-7581966/ As the last chick leaves the nest, the transition into Empty Nest hood brings a myriad of emotions and adjustments. While it's natural to continue supporting your children financially, this stage also presents a prime opportunity to reassess and prioritize your own financial future. Embracing this new chapter involves striking a delicate balance between nurturing your children's financial needs and securing your own long-term stability and prosperity. The Right Side of 40 is a reader-supported publication. To r…
What do you know about Menopause? Join this discussion with Melissa Ashley to learn how there is much more to it than hot flashes! Get the facts and the fiction about Menopause and what women can expe…
What do you know abo…
What do you know about Menopause? Join this discussion with Melissa Ashley to learn how there is much more to it than hot flashes! Get the facts and the fiction about Menopause and what women can expect as they hit 50. Read more
Have you ever wondered whether mentors have mentors themselves? And if they do, who guides them? Does aging mean we're left without mentors? The answer is no! Even those at the top of their game req…
Have you ever wonder…
Have you ever wondered whether mentors have mentors themselves? And if they do, who guides them? Does aging mean we're left without mentors? The answer is no! Even those at the top of their game require guidance. Mentors can also be learners. Being a mentor doesn't preclude one from being mentored. Mentorship isn't a straightforward, top-down affair. It's a multifaceted network of connections. We seek guidance from others when needed and, likewise, extend support when sought by others. Mentorship is more than a hierarchical structure; it's a dynamic exchange. Rather than a rigid hierarchy,…
Dr. Joel Weinberger, a professor of psychology and author of The Unconscious, discusses what makes us make decisions and what drives our reactions. Why are we biased against the elderly when we hope…
Dr. Joel Weinberger,…
Dr. Joel Weinberger, a professor of psychology and author of The Unconscious, discusses what makes us make decisions and what drives our reactions. Why are we biased against the elderly when we hope to become older adults? Dr. Joel Weinberger addresses this question and tips on how we can be aware of our unconscious and how it works in our everyday lives. The Right Side of 40 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Share The Right Side of 40 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support…