How to Spot an Elder - Jayson Gaddis - 550

Dec 23, 2025
17 mins

Episode Description

How do you recognize someone who has actually earned wisdom? In this conversation, Jayson breaks down what makes an elder an elder. He explains why it has nothing to do with age or status, how real elders show emotional maturity, what it means to hold space without fixing or rescuing, and why outgrowing your parents is a part of becoming an elder. If you want to understand who to trust, who to learn from, or how to become someone worth following, this episode lays it out clearly.


Timestamps:

  • 2:21 - Elders are people who did the work
  • 5:46 - Elders hold space
  • 9:28 - Outgrowing your parents

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