Connection Artist

Ep 17: How Meditation Saved a 68-Year Marriage with Dick Young


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In this heartfelt episode, Ana Luca (⁠www.AnaLuca.com⁠) sits down with 90-year-old Dick Young, who reflects on the profound lessons from his 68-year marriage to the love of his life, Carolyn. From navigating rocky beginnings to overcoming childhood wounds and the devastating loss of their son, Dick shares how meditation, therapy, and a commitment to self-improvement transformed their relationship into a joyful, enduring bond.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Why Dick was initially afraid to love and the role fear played in their relationship.
  • How meditation and centering prayer healed past traumas and strengthened their marriage.
  • Carolyn’s pivotal ultimatum: divorce court or therapy—and how therapy changed everything.
  • The importance of shared values, interests, and exploring each other’s curiosities together.
  • How trust evolves slowly over time and why it’s critical for overcoming abandonment wounds.
  • Why meditation helped them forgive, love more deeply, and approach life with joy and authenticity.
  • The simple yet profound mantra: “When all else fails, do something else.”
  • Dick’s story is a testament to the power of doing the work—individually and as a couple—to build a love that lasts. From daily meditations to navigating life’s hardest moments, this episode reveals the beauty and challenges of loving for a lifetime.

    About the Host:
    Ana Luca is the host of Connection Artist: Building Better Relationships by Design, as well as an author and speaker on emotionally healthy relationships. Explore more at www.AnaLuca.com.

     

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