Reflecting Back: Steve Smith on the Red Green Bench — Wisdom, Laughter, and Letting the Old Man In

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#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench

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Kathy Buckworth & Evelyn Brindle host the Stories from the Green Bench podcast, a virtual place to share, learn, grow, laugh and more in conversations with a variety of guests. The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice. It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence. ”The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders.” -Ron Schlegel Your seat on the green bench is ready and waiting. Hosts 2020-21 - Erin Davis & Lloyd Hetherington 2022 - Erin Davis & Doug Robinson 2023-24 - Kathy Buckworth & Evelyn Brindle

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Reflecting Back: Steve Smith on the Red Green Bench — Wisdom, Laughter, and Letting the Old Man In

#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench

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1 month ago

Reflecting Back: Steve Smith on the Red Green Bench — Wisdom, Laughter, and Letting the Old Man In

As part of the 10th Anniversary of #ElderWisdom, we’re revisiting a classic conversation that brought plenty of laughs to the Green Bench — this time painted red.

Canadian comedy legend Steve Smith, best known as Red Green, joined hosts Erin Davis and Lloyd Hetherington to share reflections from his remarkable career, his thoughts on aging, and why laughter truly is good medicine.

From duct tape philosophy to goose control projects, Steve reminds us that humour keeps us young — and that the key to life may just be summed up in a single quote from Clint Eastwood:

“I get up every morning and I go out. And I don’t let the old man in.” – Clint Eastwood, shared by Steve Smith

“When you are out of laughter, you are out of hope.” – Steve Smith

As we celebrate 10 years of #ElderWisdom, this encore episode reminds us that laughter, curiosity, and purpose never retire.

🎧 Listen again to the Red Green Bench and rediscover the wisdom in humour.
Learn more at elderwisdom.ca