Living Your Sparked Second Half

Capturing the Wisdom of the Century, with Merle Saferstein


Listen Later

EP426: Today we welcome back a previous guest, Merle Saferstein, an accomplished expert on legacy building. In this episode, she shares the story behind the development of her latest passion project, “Wisdom of the Century,” a book that captures the life lessons of 90 individuals over the age of 90. 

Merle’s career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to memory, education, and the preservation of personal legacies. She is an author of three impactful books, a prolific journal writer, a facilitator of writing groups, a public speaker, a pioneer in legacy journaling, and even a bereavement volunteer.

Merle and I talked about:

  • How our legacy is not just about financial inheritance or monumental achievements.
  • A behind-the-scenes look at the process she followed and the challenges she overcame to document so many stories and the special kind of expertise each member of her team brought to the experience. 
  • Expert guidance for creating ethical wills and capturing life’s lessons, values, and a lifetime of wisdom.
  • The transformational power of giving people the opportunity to share their stories.
  • Merle’s insights and practical advice offer a wonderful starting point for anyone curious about legacy work. One often overlooked aspect Merle shares about legacy is that it isn't solely defined by our experiences and accomplishments; rather, it's our beliefs and values that offer the most enduring memory to those we cherish.

    Merle will undoubtedly leave you inspired to consider capturing the legacy you wish to leave behind and maybe even thinking about how you can help a loved one document theirs. I encourage you to tune in and discover how you can begin your own journey of preserving the lessons, values, and memories that matter most.

    Click here to get to Merle’s first episode with me: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/blog/episode345 


    Other ways to find and connect with Merle are:

    Website: https://merlersaferstein.com/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merle.saferstein 
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merle-saferstein-43b97739 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merles1212/ 
    Past Books: Living and Leaving My Legacy, Vol. 1, Living and Leaving My Legacy, Vol. II: A, and Legacy Journal
    New Book (launching on 12/12/24): Wisdom of the Century 

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe to (or follow) the podcast (if you haven't already) so you don't miss any new episodes.


    You can sign up for my newsletter on my website, or if you'd like to connect with me, you can email me or send a message using any of the sites below:



    Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/   

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/    
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/    
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma   

    Note: Not Your Average Grandma is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Living Your Sparked Second HalfBy Laurie Wright

    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8

    4.8

    36 ratings


    More shows like Living Your Sparked Second Half

    View all
    Good Life Project by Jonathan Fields / Acast

    Good Life Project

    3,263 Listeners

    A Slob Comes Clean by Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

    A Slob Comes Clean

    2,420 Listeners

    Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth by Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

    Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

    11,605 Listeners

    Recovery Elevator by Paul Churchill

    Recovery Elevator

    1,703 Listeners

    School of Self-Image by Tonya Leigh

    School of Self-Image

    1,087 Listeners

    10% Happier with Dan Harris by 10% Happier

    10% Happier with Dan Harris

    12,511 Listeners

    Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson by Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson

    Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

    2,387 Listeners

    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee by Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author

    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    4,184 Listeners

    Dhru Purohit Show by Dhru Purohit

    Dhru Purohit Show

    3,462 Listeners

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty by iHeartPodcasts

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    26,280 Listeners

    Maximized Minimalist Podcast by Katy Wells

    Maximized Minimalist Podcast

    886 Listeners

    Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

    Huberman Lab

    27,989 Listeners

    We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle and Audacy

    We Can Do Hard Things

    40,873 Listeners

    The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

    The Mel Robbins Podcast

    18,885 Listeners

    The Oprah Podcast by Harpo

    The Oprah Podcast

    1,073 Listeners