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Photo by Bhupendra Singh   ** Note:  You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium.              I sat down at a Starbucks to drink an iced tea on a scorching hot June day to finally write t…

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Photo by Bhupendra Singh   ** Note:  You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium.              I sat down at a Starbucks to drink an iced tea on a scorching hot June day to finally write the blog that had been whirling around in my head since my 64th birthday at the beginning of the month. When my tea arrived on the counter with my name printed on it, I noticed that the barista had written something along the top of the cup. I put my glasses on and looked closer. It read, “Stay you!”  I smiled to myself, as it seemed perfect for this moment. Yes, at 64, I think I’ll do just …

Photo by Moe Magners By Justin Black High-achieving students, early-career professionals, and independent creators often carry a private fear that any praise is a mistake and that exposure is just one…

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Photo by Moe Magners By Justin Black High-achieving students, early-career professionals, and independent creators often carry a private fear that any praise is a mistake and that exposure is just one question away. That’s the core tension of imposter syndrome: persistent self-doubt challenges that turn normal learning curves into psychological barriers, even when the work is solid. The emotional impact can be exhausting, tightness in the chest before meetings, second-guessing after small wins, and a constant pressure to prove worth again. For many afflicted individuals, naming that emotiona…

Dr. Mara returned to All Things Caregiving on Breathing Spaces.  This time she was interviewed by herself.   And you can watch it all right here:   “When Doctors Said ‘Hospice,’ she fought…

Dr. Mara returned to…

Dr. Mara returned to All Things Caregiving on Breathing Spaces.  This time she was interviewed by herself.   And you can watch it all right here:   “When Doctors Said ‘hospice,’ she fought back – Dr. Mara Karpel” on All Things Caregiving The post Dr. Mara interviewed alone by Cyndi Mariner and Cindy Gum on All Things Caregiving: Breathing Spaces appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel.

The Merry Month of May….the MAY 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post “The Merry Month of May” MAY 202…

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The Merry Month of May….the MAY 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post “The Merry Month of May” MAY 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel.

Join us on September 27 for the first annual awareness walk for long-term care reform by ROAR4LTC.org! Contact me for more information about walking and Volunteering to help organize and implement the…

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Join us on September 27 for the first annual awareness walk for long-term care reform by ROAR4LTC.org! Contact me for more information about walking and volunteering to help organize and implement the walk. Want to donate to cover the expenses? You can do that here: DONATE TO ROAR 4 LTC First Annual Walk.     The post Walk for Long-Term Care Reform on Sept 27 and Donate to Help the Walk appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel.

Just Under the Wire….the APRIL 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post “Just Under the Wire” APRIL 202…

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Just Under the Wire….the APRIL 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post “Just Under the Wire” APRIL 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel.

I was recently interviewed by Cyndi Mariner and Cindy Gum, for their podcast, Breathing Spaces.  Our conversation inspired Cyndi in her blog for their newsletter on April 16, 2026.   Here’s the l…

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I was recently interviewed by Cyndi Mariner and Cindy Gum, for their podcast, Breathing Spaces.  Our conversation inspired Cyndi in her blog for their newsletter on April 16, 2026.   Here’s the link to that blog:  What I Wish I Had Said Sooner As a Caregiver.  I’m honored to have been mentioned in her writing!     The post Blog by Cyndi Mariner of Breathing Spaces: Support Network for Caregivers – What I Wish I Had Said Sooner As a Caregiver appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel.

The MARCH 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post MARCH 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr…

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The MARCH 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post MARCH 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel.

The FEBRUARY 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! FEBRUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post February 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Lif…

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The FEBRUARY 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! FEBRUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post February 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel.

Check out the video of the interview I was part of in November 2025!   It was a panel interview and the topic I discussed was:  Advocating for Your Elderly Loved One in an Ageist Healthcare System…

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Check out the video of the interview I was part of in November 2025!   It was a panel interview and the topic I discussed was:  Advocating for Your Elderly Loved One in an Ageist Healthcare System. You can watch it all right here:  All Things Caregiving. The post Interview on: All Things Caregiving appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel.

The JANUARY 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL   The post January 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Li…

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The JANUARY 2026 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER!! LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL   The post January 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel.

Image by Mara E. Karpel, 2026 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” ~ quote often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi ** Note:  You can also read Dr. Mar…

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Image by Mara E. Karpel, 2026 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” ~ quote often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi ** Note:  You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. My heart hurts. It feels like it’s breaking. At times, it’s hard to breathe as the pain is so intense. I’ve felt this before, from time to time, but now the pain is unrelenting and growing deeper. There’s nothing wrong with my heart. And I don’t want to patch it up and make the ache go away because this tenderness is a sign of a healthy heart, of one that can still…