Wisdom of the Ages

Oli Corse
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Wisdom of the Ages is a British interview series sharing the stories, experiences and life lessons of older people (aged 60+). In each episode, a guest draws questions from the Box of Wisdom and reflects on the moments that shaped them: love, family, work, regret, loss, ageing, happiness and everything they’ve learned along the way. New episodes every week. Subscribe for thoughtful conversations, inspiring stories and life wisdom from people who’ve lived it.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Why This 62-Year-Old Finally Cut Ties With Her "Happy Family"...

    In this episode, we meet Bybreen, 62, who reflects on difficult family relationships, childhood trauma, the courage to walk away, and why finding peace sometimes means letting go of the people closest to us. ⚠️ This episode includes discussion of family conflict, domestic violence, childhood trauma and bereavement. In this conversation, Bybreen talks about: Why she made the difficult decision to cut ties with her family - and has never looked backGrowing up in a violent household and taking on adult responsibilities as a childSearching for her estranged father after 27 years apartThe touching encounter with a stranger that showed her what a loving father could feel likeWhy she has no regrets about never marrying or having childrenThe importance of trusting your instincts and living life on your own termsWant to have a similar conversation with your own family? We've put together a free PDF with the top 10 questions from the show.👉 Get it here: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk/top-10-questions 🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGESIn every episode, a guest aged 60+ draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week. 👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations:https://www.youtube.com/@wisdomoftheages.official?sub_confirmation=1 📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomoftheages.officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomoftheages.officialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdomoftheages.official 🎥 WATCH THE FULL 1-HOUR UNCUT INTERVIEW ON PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/c/wisdomoftheagesofficial 💻 Website: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:35 Meet Bybreen, 6200:46 Question 1 - What does success mean to you now?02:03 Question 2 - What is something you learned the hard way?05:08 Question 3 - What is a risk you're glad you took?08:53 Biggest regret10:30 Final words of wisdom #WisdomOfTheAges #FamilyRelationships #LifeLessons

    Why This 62-Year-Old Finally Cut Ties With Her "Happy Family"...

  2. Nov 1

    The Cruel Lie My Family Told Me as a Disabled Child

    Wisdom of the Ages is an interview series sharing the stories, experiences and life lessons of older people. In this episode, we meet Mik Scarlett, 61, a former TV presenter, musician and disability campaigner, who reflects on childhood trauma, family, disability, regret and learning to live life on your own terms. Content warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood cancer, disability, bereavement, bullying and eating disorders. In this conversation, Mik talks about: Growing up believing he was responsible for his father's death, after being blamed by members of his own familySurviving a rare childhood cancer and losing the ability to walk at just 15How his mother's unwavering belief in him shaped his confidence and outlook on lifeWhy he believes children owe their parents nothing, and the importance of breaking free from guiltGoing from playing in bands to presenting on television, and finding a career he never imaginedWhy, at 61, he's finally learning to be comfortable in his own skin, embrace ageing and live without regretsWant to have a similar conversation with your own family? We've put together a free PDF with the top 10 questions from the show. 👉 Get it here 🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGESIn every episode, a guest aged 60+ draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week. 👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations on YouTube 📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGESFacebook Instagram TikTok 🎥 WATCH THE FULL 1-HOUR UNCUT INTERVIEW ON PATREONWatch on Patreon 💻 Website: wisdomoftheages.co.uk ✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:16 Meet Mik Scarlett, 61 00:34 Surviving childhood cancer and becoming disabled at 15 01:59 How his mother shaped his confidence 02:30 Question 1 - What is something you had to unlearn in order to grow? 02:41 Growing up believing he killed his father 03:19 The moment he realised it wasn't his fault 03:56 Why he believes children owe their parents nothing 04:37 Question 2 - What is one of the biggest aha moments you've had? 04:41 Standing up to his childhood bully 05:31 Question 3 - How did your career shape your life? 05:39 From musician to BBC television presenter 06:43 Question 4 - How do you handle stress or worry? 07:47 Finding the positives in things you cannot change 08:15 Question 5 - What is your biggest regret? 08:44 Question 6 - How do you think society views older people today? 09:17 Defying expectations and embracing ageing 10:33 Final words of wisdom - Follow your bliss 11:29 Ask your family the questions that matter

    The Cruel Lie My Family Told Me as a Disabled Child

  3. Oct 25

    My Father Had Dementia. Then He Asked Me to Do The Unthinkable

    Wisdom of the Ages is an interview series sharing the stories, experiences and life lessons of older people. In this episode, we meet Shaun, 67, who reflects on grief, family, masculinity, ageing and the difficult decisions life sometimes forces us to confront. ⚠️ This episode includes discussion of dementia, assisted dying, the loss of a baby, grief and death. In this conversation, Shaun talks about: • The heartbreaking request his father made during his final days • Losing a premature baby and the grief that followed • Why men of his generation were taught to hide their emotions • The wake-up call that inspired him to lose 25 kilos and transform his lifestyle • Pursuing a lifelong dream at 50 • And much more! Want to have a similar conversation with your own family? We've put together a free PDF with the top 10 questions from the show. 👉 Get it here: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk/top-10-questions 🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGES In every episode, a guest aged 60+ draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week. 👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdomoftheages.official?sub_confirmation=1 📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomoftheages.official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomoftheages.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdomoftheages.official 🎥 WATCH THE FULL 1-HOUR UNCUT INTERVIEW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/wisdomoftheagesofficial 💻 Website: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk ✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:18 Meet Shaun, 67 00:40 Question 1 - How have you healed or grown from grief? 01:11 His father's battle with dementia 01:47 The heartbreaking request his father made 02:21 Losing his premature baby son 03:19 Grief, masculinity and learning to show emotion 04:24 Growing up shy and finding confidence through sport 05:13 Question 2 - What does success mean to you now? 06:15 Question 3 - How has your relationship with your body changed throughout your life? 06:59 The health scare that changed everything 07:52 Question 4 - What is something you had to unlearn in order to grow? 09:17 Final words of wisdom 09:48 Pursuing a lifelong dream at 50 10:53 Ask your family the questions that matter #WisdomOfTheAges #LifeAdvice #LifeLessons

    My Father Had Dementia. Then He Asked Me to Do The Unthinkable

  4. Oct 18

    The One Thing I Wish I Told My Mother Before She Died

    Wisdom of the Ages is an interview series sharing the stories, experiences and life lessons of older people. In this episode, we meet Pauline, 76, who reflects on childhood, ageing, self-acceptance, regret and the complicated relationship she had with her mother. In this conversation, Pauline talks about: • Growing up as one of triplets in 1950s England• How getting older helped her become kinder to herself• Why she now embraces the things she once felt self-conscious about• Going back into therapy in her 70s• Learning that “thoughts aren’t facts”• How childhood trauma affected her confidence and sense of self• Growing up with an unpredictable mother and never knowing where she stood• The one conversation she wishes she could have had with her mum• Why her 70s have become the happiest period of her life• What she wishes younger people understood about work, freedom and getting older• Why she is not afraid of dying• Her growing interest in spirituality later in life• Why asking older relatives about their lives matters before it is too late• The importance of telling the people you love how you feel ⚠️ This episode includes discussion of childhood trauma, physical punishment, difficult family relationships and death. Want to have a similar conversation with your own family? We've put together a free PDF with the top 10 questions from the show. 👉 Get it here: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk/top-10-questions 🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGES In every episode, a guest aged 60+ draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week.Subscribe and follow Wisdom of the Ages from the very beginning! 🎥 WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT INTERVIEWPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/wisdomoftheagesofficial 📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGESInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomoftheages.officialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdomoftheages.officialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomoftheages.official 💻 Website: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk CHAPTERS00:00 Cold open - Pauline’s biggest regret00:15 Meet Pauline, 7601:09 Question 1 - How has your view of yourself changed over time?03:10 Therapy, Buddhism and “thoughts aren’t facts”03:39 Can self-acceptance come earlier in life?04:20 Childhood trauma and her relationship with her mother05:17 Question 2 - What’s your biggest regret?05:47 The conversation she wishes she’d had with her mum07:00 Question 3 - What period of your life felt happiest?08:26 Question 4 - What advice would you give younger people about getting older?09:27 Question 5 - What role has religion or spirituality played in your life?09:53 Why Pauline isn’t afraid of dying10:15 Final words of wisdom11:12 Ask your family the questions that matter #WisdomOfTheAges #LifeAdvice #LifeLessons

    The One Thing I Wish I Told My Mother Before She Died

  5. Oct 11

    The Letter My Mother Sent When I Came Out (I Never Forgave Her)

    👉 Want to have a similar conversation with your loved ones? Download the free Top 10 Questions PDF here: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk/top-10-questions Wisdom of the Ages is an interview series sharing the stories, experiences and life lessons of older people. In this episode, we meet Paul, 64, who grew up gay in Canada in the 1960s and 70s before moving to the UK. In this conversation, Paul talks about: Growing up feeling different and learning from a young age to hide parts of himself Being bullied at school and finding refuge in his art teacher’s classroom Living through the AIDS crisis and never expecting to reach old age Why he still feels like he is living on borrowed time His 95-year-old father choosing Medical Assistance in Dying The extraordinary final moment he shared with his dad Coming out to his parents in 1988 after years of putting it off The very different letters he received from his father and mother Why he never fully forgave his mother for what she wrote Trying to understand her perspective decades later What getting older has taught him about fear, freedom and self-acceptance His biggest regret, and why he wishes he had learned to “meet fate halfway” sooner Unlearning the need to be liked and learning to stop tolerating toxic people Why becoming your most authentic self matters more than gaining other people’s approval⚠️ This episode includes discussion of the AIDS crisis, death, assisted dying and family rejection. 🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGES In every episode, a guest aged 60+ draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week.Subscribe and follow Wisdom of the Ages from the very beginning! 🎥 WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT INTERVIEWPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/wisdomoftheagesofficial 📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGESInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomoftheages.officialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdomoftheages.officialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomoftheages.official 💻 Website: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold open - Why Paul never forgave his mother00:15 Growing up gay in 1960s Canada02:05 The AIDS crisis and living on borrowed time02:55 Question 1 - Are you afraid of death?04:28 His father chooses assisted dying06:07 Question 2 - What’s the worst advice you ever received?07:03 Coming out to his parents08:33 His mother’s response09:45 Question 3 - What advice would you give younger people about getting older?10:47 Paul’s biggest regret12:10 Question 4 - What is something you had to unlearn in order to grow?13:11 Final words of wisdom #WisdomOfTheAges #LifeAdvice #LifeLessons

    The Letter My Mother Sent When I Came Out (I Never Forgave Her)

  6. Oct 4

    Why This 64 Year-Old Walked Away From The "Perfect" Life...

    Wisdom of the Ages is an interview series sharing the stories, experiences and life lessons of older people. In this episode, we meet Karen, a 64-year-old author, artist, public speaker and wearer of many other (very colourful) hats. In this conversation, Karen talks about: The breakdown that completely changed the course of her lifeWalking away from a 20-year relationship and the life that looked “perfect” from the outsideDepression, menopause and reaching a point where she knew something had to changeLeaving teaching and deciding to only do things she lovedRediscovering creativity and building a new life for herselfWhy women can become invisible as they get older, and why she refuses toLearning to trust herself and stop seeking outside validationRelationships, boundaries and recognising coercive controlWhy we should play more, whatever our ageWhat she has learned about loving herself at 64⚠️ This episode includes discussion of depression and suicidal thoughts. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 No one knew the truth00:19 Meet Karen, 6401:17 The breakdown that changed everything03:52 Choosing to start again05:41 Life after teaching06:42 “I’m not going to be invisible”07:31 The Box of Wisdom07:35 What do you wish you had done more of?08:21 What do you wish you had done less of?11:34 What is your biggest regret?12:46 How has your view of yourself changed over time?14:23 Final words of wisdom Want to have a similar conversation with your own family? We've put together a free PDF with the top 10 questions from the show.👉 Get it here: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk/top-10-questions 🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGES In every episode, a guest aged 60+ draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week. Subscribe and follow Wisdom of the Ages from the very beginning! 🎥 WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT INTERVIEW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/wisdomoftheagesofficial 📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGES YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdomoftheages.official?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomoftheages.officialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdomoftheages.officialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomoftheages.officialSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qpbYmFA5UTJurLxFjajYs 💻 Website: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk ✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk #WisdomOfTheAges #LifeAdvice #LifeLessons

    Why This 64 Year-Old Walked Away From The "Perfect" Life...

  7. Sep 27

    "At 67, My Entire Life Fell Apart" | 70-Year-Old on Starting Over

    👉 Want to have a similar conversation with your loved ones? Download the free Top 10 Questions PDF here: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk/top-10-questions "Stay alive. It will get better. But you can't put a year on it. I had to wait until I was 67 before I found myself." In this episode of Wisdom of the Ages, 70-year-old Liam sits down to reflect on seven decades of survival, collapse, and an unexpected awakening. Growing up in 1950s North London amidst bomb sites and rough street justice, Liam's life was shaped early by childhood trauma and addiction. Decades later, following the breakdown of his marriage, the loss of lifelong friends, and a full year spent sitting in an armchair watching his world disintegrate, he hit what many would call absolute rock bottom. Except to Liam, waking up with an empty head wasn't the end - it was the moment his life finally began. Liam opens up about: Old-school London freedom vs modern parenting The unspoken conversations that silently break a marriage Escaping the "washing machine" of chronic rumination and guilt The breakthrough that gave him the three happiest years of his life at age 67 Parting wisdom for younger generations feeling behind in life🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGES In every episode, a guest draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week.Subscribe and follow Wisdom of the Ages from the very beginning! 🎥 WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT INTERVIEWPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/wisdomoftheagesofficial 📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGESInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomoftheages.officialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdomoftheages.officialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomoftheages.official 💻 Website: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk #WisdomOfTheAges #LifeAdvice #LifeLessons

    "At 67, My Entire Life Fell Apart" | 70-Year-Old on Starting Over

  8. Sep 20

    He Lost 17 Family Members. This Is What He Learned

    👉 Want to have a similar conversation with your loved ones? Download the free Top 10 Questions PDF here: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk/top-10-questions Michael De Souza is the creator of the iconic children's TV show Rastamouse - but his journey to success was anything but straightforward. At 72, Michael reflects on leaving Trinidad for England as a child, growing up barely knowing his own parents, finding his way from swimming teacher to writer, and eventually seeing Rastamouse become an international TV success. He also talks candidly about losing 17 members of his family, rebuilding his relationship with his mum, why one of the biggest moments of his career was also one of the saddest, and the surprising parallel he only realises during our conversation between his relationship with his mother and his own daughter. A conversation about family, loss, late-life success, forgiveness and believing in yourself. 🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGES In every episode, a guest aged 60+ draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week.Subscribe and follow Wisdom of the Ages from the very beginning! 🎥 WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT INTERVIEWPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/wisdomoftheagesofficial 📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGESInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomoftheages.officialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdomoftheages.officialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomoftheages.official 💻 Website: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:24 Meet Michael, Age 7200:43 Leaving Trinidad for England02:43 From Swimming Teacher to Writer03:20 The Rastamouse Story05:12 What has loss taught you?06:10 What is one of the biggest aha moments you've had?08:06 Have you had a moment that felt spiritual or profound?09:32 What's your biggest regret?11:03 Final words of wisdom #WisdomOfTheAges #LifeAdvice #LifeLessons

    He Lost 17 Family Members. This Is What He Learned

  9. Sep 13

    I Asked a 72 Year Old Woman About Her Biggest Regret in Life

    👉 Want to have a similar conversation with your loved ones? Download the free Top 10 Questions PDF here: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk/top-10-questions At 72, Joanna says her biggest regret is never confronting her father while she still had the chance. In this episode of Wisdom of the Ages, Joanna reflects on grief, resilience, people-pleasing, growing older, and the conversations we often wish we'd had before it was too late. Having lost her mother at just 19 and later becoming widowed while her children were still young, Joanna has experienced more than her fair share of loss. But she also speaks candidly about the quieter lessons that took much longer to learn, from setting boundaries to finally saying no. Joanna opens up about: Losing her mother at just 19 Becoming widowed while her children were still young Why she spent so much of her life trying to please other people Learning to finally say no and set boundaries Grief, resilience and simply "getting on with it" Why older people can start to feel invisible What being 72 actually feels like The conversation she wishes she'd had with her father before he diedJoanna is also host Oli Corse's godmother, making her a particularly personal guest to begin the series with. 🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGES In every episode, a guest draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week.Subscribe and follow Wisdom of the Ages from the very beginning! 🎥 WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT INTERVIEWPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/wisdomoftheagesofficial 📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGESInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomoftheages.officialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdomoftheages.officialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomoftheages.official 💻 Website: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open00:25 Meet Joanna01:36 What gives you courage when life feels fragile?03:27 What lesson took you the longest to learn?05:40 What was your biggest loss?08:09 What is your biggest regret?10:23 How does society treat older people?11:44 What does being 72 actually feel like?14:28 Final words of wisdom #WisdomOfTheAges #LifeAdvice #LifeLessons

    I Asked a 72 Year Old Woman About Her Biggest Regret in Life
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Wisdom of the Ages is a British interview series sharing the stories, experiences and life lessons of older people (aged 60+). In each episode, a guest draws questions from the Box of Wisdom and reflects on the moments that shaped them: love, family, work, regret, loss, ageing, happiness and everything they’ve learned along the way. New episodes every week. Subscribe for thoughtful conversations, inspiring stories and life wisdom from people who’ve lived it.

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  • Creator
    Oli Corse
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Oli Corse
  • Show Website
    Wisdom of the Ages

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