In this episode, Sara sits down with Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project, to explore the profound impact of mentorship. They discuss how midlife often sparks a natural drive to give back and how mentorship benefits both mentors and mentees in unexpected ways. Deborah shares insights from The Mentorship Edge, highlighting the power of lateral mentorship, the emotional vulnerability that can come with seeking guidance, and the role mentorship plays in keeping us connected—whether in person or through technology. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how mentorship fosters purpose, relevance, and a lasting legacy, transforming not just careers but entire communities.
About Deborah:
Deborah Heiser, Ph.D., is an Applied Developmental Psychologist, a TEDx speaker, consultant, author, and Founder of The Mentor Project, and an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury.
Deborah has additionally authored peer-reviewed articles, is co-editor of SpiritualAssessment and Intervention with Older Adults, and a frequent expert guest for syndicated and local talk radio shows, international and local podcasts, and print and online media outlets.
She has been quoted in The New York Times, Seattle Times, Dallas Times and contributes to Thrive Global. Her research covers a wide range of topics related to aging, including depression identification, dementia, and frailty with grants awarded from NIA/NIH andPfizer. She received an international award for her research on depression identification, as well as serving for 9 years on the Board of the State Society on Aging of New York and wasPresident in 2008. Later In 2016, she served as President of Queens PsychologicalAssociation in New York.
Get Her Book: The Mentorship Edge
Connect with Deborah:
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