In this episode of Thriving by Nature, Bethany reflects on ageism, multi-generational living, and the deep wisdom that comes from staying connected across generations.

Fresh off a presentation at the Utah Montessori Conference, Bethany shares personal stories from her classroom, her family, and her own experience living in a four-generation household. From inviting elderly guests into her classroom to growing up alongside her Swiss grandmother, she explores how relationships with elders shape patience, compassion, emotional well-being, and perspective.

This episode highlights the benefits of intergenerational connection, including research-backed reductions in anxiety and improved mental health for younger generations. Bethany invites listeners to reconsider how society treats the elderly and to reflect on what we lose when we isolate those who carry so much lived wisdom.

A heartfelt reminder that thriving doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in connection.

What if the reason children struggle to focus, regulate, and engage is the same reason adults do?

In this episode, I unpack a Montessori lesson many of us forgot, that the adult is part of the prepared environment. From nervous systems and sensory input to screens, dopamine, and modern overwhelm, we look at why engagement feels harder today and how Montessori offers a timeless framework for restoring presence, purpose, and connection.

This conversation is for educators, parents, leaders, and anyone who feels pulled in too many directions and wants to create more intentional environments for learning and life.

Feeling stuck even though you are working hard and doing all the right things?In this episode, I talk about why effort does not always equal visible progress and how feeling stuck is often a signal that something deeper is shifting. We discuss stress, clarity, nervous system regulation, and the life skills that support sustainable growth without burnout.This episode is for high achievers, business owners, and leaders who want to move forward with clarity instead of force.Visit www.thrivingbynature.com to learn more or book a free strategy call.