Interviews Archives - Orphan Wisdom

Medicine Path with Brian James | Stephen Jenkinson | The Disorganized Religion of the Non-Aligned

Orphan Wisdom · May 2023 - Medicine Path Podcast - The Disorganized Religion of the Non-Aligned Original Show Link Like a true elder, Stephen hears my troubled plea and hangs with me as we traverse great swathes of time and geography, tracking the catholic project to convert the world to Christianity that began with Paul the...

Ari in the Air: Stephen Jenkinson – Dancing with Death

In this episode we discuss my recent experience with death; when my friend Erik died in an avalanche while we were skiing together. I use this time with Stephen in an attempt to be seen and heard, to learn, to share, to heal, to grieve.

New Books Network – Stephen Jenkinson and Kimberly Johnson, “Reckoning”

Orphan Wisdom · 2022 December - New Books Network - Stephen Jenkinson and Kimberly Johnson, "Reckoning" Original Episode Link Today I interview Kimberly Johnson and Stephen Jenkinson about their new book, Reckoning (Iron God of Mercy, 2022). Reckoning is an encounter, not only of two people trying to make sense of how to be human—and humane—in...

The UNcivilized Podcast – There’s no refund for real life. – Stephen Jenkinson and Kimberly Ann Johnson

Orphan Wisdom · May 2023, There’s no refund for real life. - Stephen Jenkinson and Kimberly Ann Johnson Original Show Link Embrace the wisdom of your years and let it shine brightly! Elderhood ain't the time to fade away - it's your time to illuminate the world with your experience and love. As we journey through life,...

Zac Fine, o50: Pathways to fulfilment in the second half of life

Orphan Wisdom · Zac Fine, o50: Pathways to fulfilment in the second half of life Original Show Link Stephen Jenkinson's book Die Wise changed my life. I felt nervous at the beginning of this interview because I admire him a lot. For years, he led the palliative care department at a major Canadian hospital. Sitting at...

The End Of Tourism Podcast: The Old Country, the Dead and Justice

Orphan Wisdom · The End of Tourism Podcast - The Old Country, the Dead and Justice Original Podcast Link Here On this episode, I'm honoured to host and welcome back to the pod, my dear friend, Stephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW. Stephen is a worker, author, storyteller, musician and culture activist. In 2010, he founded Orphan Wisdom,...

Life Is a Festival Podcast: Stephen Jenkinson: Personal Growth Won’t Save Us

Orphan Wisdom · March 2023: Life Is a Festival Podcast: Stephen Jenkinson: Personal Growth Won't Save Us Original Show Link Today's conversation is a serious one, yet it is approached with the poetic grace that only Stephen Jenkinson can deliver. Personal growth and healing alone won't shield us from impending catastrophes, but perhaps embracing them might......

Wild with Sarah Wilson: STEPHEN JENKINSON: How to die well

Orphan Wisdom · March 2023: Wild with Sarah Wilson: STEPHEN JENKINSON: How to die well Original Show Link Stephen's wild idea is that we must learn to die well…so that we can live well. This is a challenging and poetic conversation. We cover euthanasia (it's death-phobic), elderhood (current boomers have failed at it) and not being...

Fatherhood Unlocked with Dan Doty: Stephen Jenkinson – Immortal Dread and Getting out of the Way

Orphan Wisdom · 2023 March - Dan Doty - Stephen Jenkinson - Immortal Dread and Getting out of the Way Original Show Link In this unmissable episode, emotions are raw and real as Stephen Jenkinson imparts fatherly wisdom on this young “elder in training”. We face head on the confusion and dysfunction of our time and...

Interview: Stephen Jenkinson and Àlex Gómez Marin in conversation about Never Land

Stephen Jenkinson and Àlex Gómez Marin in conversation about Never Land and his event in May 2023 at The Pari Center, Tuscany. Never Land - May 12 - 15 - at The Pari Center, Tuscany. People half our age will someday soon confront us with two questions: when you were my age, did you know what...