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June 13, 2025 • 56 mins

Meet Dr. Deborah Heiser, an Applied Developmental Psychologist, TEDx speaker, author, and founder of The Mentor Project, whose life's work is centered around redefining what it means to age with purpose, passion, and impact. With decades of research and real-world experience, Deborah brings a deeply refreshing, science-based perspective to topics like mentorship, aging, mental wellness, and legacy.As an award-winning researcher with grants from the NIH, NIA, and Pfizer, Dr. Heiser has explored everything from depression in older adults to dementia and frailty. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Seattle Times, Dallas Times, Thrive Global, and more, making her a go-to expert in the psychology of aging and purposeful living.💡 In this insightful and empowering episode, Dr. Heiser shares:✅ Why mentorship is a powerful tool for personal growth and societal impact✅ What aging really looks like — and how we can break outdated narratives✅ Her experience founding The Mentor Project and the ripple effects it’s creating✅ How finding purpose later in life leads to greater health and happiness✅ The link between intergenerational connection and emotional well-being✅ Tips for professionals, parents, and communities to reclaim their value at any ageWhether you’re seeking to leave a legacy, rediscover purpose, or simply better understand human development across the lifespan, Dr. Deborah Heiser’s wisdom is essential.🌟 Learn more about The Mentor Project at: https://mentorproject.org/mentor/deborah-heiser/More about Dr. Heiser: https://deborahheiser.com/ 🎤 Book Dr. Heiser for your next podcast, summit, or conference#DrDeborahHeiser #MentorProject #PurposefulAging #PositiveAging #RedefiningAging #MentorshipMatters #AgingWithPurpose #LifelongGrowth #IntergenerationalWisdom #PsychologyOfAging #AgingExpert #LegacyLiving #ThriveAtEveryAge #MentalWellness #TedxSpeaker

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