#14: Could you sell your home, take off in an R.V. for 3 yrs and write a book while on your journey? Well, Ilene Dillon did.

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is “The Emotional Pro,” Ilene Dillon. Ilene is a best-selling author, speaker, marriage and family therapist, and podcast host, as well as a licensed social worker for over 45 years. Currently, she helps people all over the world through her books, which we will talk about in this episode. We will also discuss having mastery over our own emotions, putting them in motion, and living a life full of happiness. We will learn today that we, boomers, are not necessarily “old.” In fact, we can say we’re middle-aged! It’s just a matter of resetting what is called the age thermostat. 

Let’s tune in together and find out why Ilene is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 06:42] Opening Segment

I introduce our guest, Ilene Dillon Living after her husband passed away Dealing with breast cancer  Here’s Ilene’s interesting insight about alternative medicine 

[06:43 - 17:26] Putting Emotions in Motion 

We talk about cancer and its possible causes  Be careful of your emotions Emotions are energy Ilene explains How to lessen your anger?  Listen to Ilene’s advice

[17:27 - 25:55] Growing Out of Manipulation

Don’t miss Ilene’s thought-provoking thoughts on forgiveness Watch out for Ilene’s second book on manipulation Listen to her main takeaways  Help her self-publish! Links below Think of how you want the rest of your life to be like

[25:56 - 32:18] Navigating Different Emotions 

What’s the age thermostat and how to reset it?  How to navigate the different emotions we feel Buy Ilene’s books and get a signed copy! Find out how 

[32:19 - 38:43] Closing Segment 

The silver lining of going through the COVID-19 pandemic  How can the Boomer Nation connect with you?  Links below Final words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can never get rid of emotions, but you can reduce them down so that they’re quite small.” - Ilene Dillon

“Pay attention to what you want to become and not to what you want to overcome.” - Ilene Dillon

“We, human beings, are designed to grow out of manipulation.” - Ilene Dillon

 

Email [email protected] to help Ilene self-publish her second book or pick her brains about living the best life possible. Connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Visit her website and Facebook and Twitter pages. Listen to her podcast.

Resources mentioned:

Ilene’s book: Emotions in Motion Book: The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care

 

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

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