In this powerful episode, Anthony Craiker talks to Dr. Deborah Heiser—psychologist, aging specialist, and author of The Mentorship Edge—to explore how becoming a mentor can unlock purpose, deepen meaning, and help you leave a lasting legacy. Discover the surprising psychological benefits of mentoring, why it's essential during midlife, and how even small acts of guidance can ripple out to change the world. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your life matter more—or how to ensure your wisdom lives on—this conversation will inspire you to take action.

00:00 Intro
00:39 Exploring Midlife Fulfillment and Mentorship
01:41 Meet Dr. Heiser and The Mentor Project
03:03 The Emotional Impact of Mentorship
06:07 Understanding Generativity and Its Importance
09:56 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
14:26 Building Meaningful Connections
16:55 Mentorship vs. Coaching
28:36 The Future of Mentorship and Technology
31:20 Final Thoughts

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Deborah Heiser, Ph.D., is an Applied Developmental Psychologist, a TEDx speaker, consultant, author, and Founder of The Mentor Project, and an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury. Deborah has additionally authored peer-reviewed articles, is co-editor of Spiritual Assessment and Intervention with Older Adults, and a frequent expert guest for syndicated and local talk radio shows, international and local podcasts, and print and online media outlets.

She has been quoted in The New York Times, Seattle Times, Dallas Times and contributes to Psychology Today. Her research covers a wide range of topics related to aging, including depression identification, dementia, and frailty with grants awarded from NIA/NIH and Pfizer. She received an international award for her research on depression identification, as well as serving for 9 years on the Board of the State Society on Aging of New York and was President in 2008. Later in 2016, she served as President of Queens Psychological Association in New York.

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DEBORAH'S BOOK: The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring

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