Society & Culture
Encouragement Conquers All Podcast with your host, Justin Fatica
Uncover the unexpected truth about a 104-year-old's approach to life that will leave you in awe. This remarkable conversation reveals the secrets to living life with unwavering positivity and resilience. Get ready to be inspired by the wisdom and wit of a living legend. Stay tuned for the next episode!
About the guest, Carmelina ‘Gram’ Fatica:
Carmelina was born in Cleveland OH on June 15th, 1919 - she will turn 105 this year! Carmelina is Justin Fatica's grandmother. Her parents were immigrants from Sicily and were committed to their family. Both died at the age of 50. Carmelia's father was a bootlegger and worked in the trades. Carmelina went to 7 schools in 9 years in 3 different cities. Carmelina's husband died at 69 years old and she has lived 35 years without him. She has 5 children that visit her 1-3 times per week. She says her kids are the best. She is old and wonders why she is still on this earth. She jokingly says that “God doesn’t even want her”. She is one of Justin's favorite people on the planet and they average over 1:20 on the phone every time they talk. Carmelina is confident in who she is and says “If you don’t like me you’re missing out.” She is loyal, dedicated, and such a big encouragement to Justin Fatica and others. She is also a bingo celebrity at her elderly home. She is amazing!
In this episode, Justin and Carmelina ‘Gram’ Fatica discuss how to:
- Discover Carmelina 'Gram' Fatica's remarkable life journey and wisdom.
- Embrace a positive mindset and live life to the fullest.
- Gain valuable insights on aging gracefully and with wisdom.
- Explore the beauty of close family bonds and their significance.
- Laugh and find joy in humorous anecdotes and lighthearted moments.
Key Takeaways:
- Gain insights on aging gracefully
- Aging gracefully is a concept that is often overlooked in our fast-paced, youth-obsessed society. However, Gram’s experiences and wisdom from living over a century provide invaluable insights into embracing every stage of life.
- Embrace a positive outlook
- Having a positive outlook on life is a key theme in the conversation with Gram. Her philosophy of taking life one day at a time, not getting overly concerned about the future, and placing high value on kindness and generosity are all testament to her optimistic worldview.
- Strengthen family bonds
- Family dynamics and the bonds that exist within them are a recurring theme in the discussion. The playful banter, mutual admiration, and deep respect that Justin and Gram share underlines the importance of maintaining strong family relationships.
“Do something good and forget about it. Do something bad and think about it.”
-Carmelina ‘Gram’ Fatica
Connect with Carmelina ‘Gram’ Fatica through Justin.
Connect with Justin Fatica:
Email: contact@amazingnation.org
Twitter: justinfatica
Facebook: justinfatica
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinfatic...
YouTube: @justinfatica
Justin’s Books:
Hard As Nails: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Nails-Mis...
You're Amazing: https://amazingnation.shop/collection...
Win It All: https://amazingnation.shop/collection...
40-Day Prayer Workout: https://amazingnation.shop/collection...
Children's Book : https://amazingnation.shop/collection...
Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez
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