Please subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadiohttps://newclevelandradio.net/If you would like to be a podcast host or guest please contact Karen at newclevelandradio@gmail.comA Conversation with Karen Casey, PhD: Writing, Wellness, and the Art of Purposeful AgingIn this episode of How to Super Age, host Elise Marie Collins welcomes renowned author Karen Casey, PhD, whose work has shaped the recovery community for decades. With more than fifty years in recovery and over two dozen published books—including her global bestseller Each Day a New Beginning, which has reached millions of readers—Karen brings wisdom, humor, and grounded spirituality to the conversation.The episode opens with lighthearted introductions and a bit of pet talk before Elise guides listeners into Karen’s extraordinary background. Karen shares that Each Day a New Beginning has now surpassed four million copies sold, a testament to its enduring impact. At 86 years old, she continues to write every day, in long-hand before moving to the computer. Her daily routine includes 11,000–12,000 steps on her walking pad, teaching classes, and lecturing at treatment centers. For Karen, purpose is not optional—it is the engine that keeps life meaningful at any age.Peaceful Aging and the Power of Daily ReflectionKaren discusses her book Peaceful Aging Meditations for Living a Long, Purposeful Life, designed as a year round companion with daily readings that can be started at any time. She speaks candidly about the realities of aging—health challenges, grief, and the shifting landscape of relationships—and emphasizes that none of us walk these paths alone. Spiritual support, she says, is always present.She also shares her belief in pre birth soul contracts, inspired by Carolyn Myss’s Sacred Contracts, describing life as a tapestry of interconnected lessons that unfold exactly as they are meant to.Finding Purpose Through ChallengeKaren reflects on a painful chapter of her life that ultimately led her to graduate school, where she discovered her love of writing. That turning point became the foundation of her career. She encourages listeners to view difficult experiences not as barriers but as doorways to unexpected growth.When Elise asks about meditation, Karen offers a gentle, accessible approach: think of it as quiet reflection or a conversation with God. Some days bring clarity, others do not—but the practice itself is the gift.Meditation, Movement, and Self CareKaren Casey shares her history with Transcendental Meditation and her personal mantra, which helps her settle her mind. Elise expands the conversation by suggesting walking meditations for those who struggle with stillness.Karen also talks about her step tracking habit, which became especially meaningful after her leukemia diagnosis. She stresses that self care is not a luxury—it is a commitment to kindness toward oneself.Health Challenges as Catalysts for GrowthIn one of the episode’s most powerful segments, Karen reframes health challenges as opportunities to strengthen other parts of life. She speaks openly about living with lung disease, glaucoma, and chronic leukemia, explaining how each condition has te.com/ https://prabook.com/web/karen_casey.elliott/359199aught her resilience and adaptability.Elise highlights how timely this message is, especially during Disability Awareness Month, and the two share a moment of gratitude for the perspective Karen brings: that aging and illness do not diminish us—they deepen us.https://prabook.com/web/karen_casey.elliott/359199Follow Elise Marie Collins - https://linktr.ee/elisecollinshttps://www.facebook.com/elise.marie.collins/If you are looking for a Personal Coach contact Karen at #YESICAN coaching with Karenkh.yesican1@gmail.com440 526 1530
