January 28th, 2024 Mara Karpel
Missed the program? It was GREAT! And you can hear it all right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! We were joined by Jake Sloan, who spent most of his adult life working as a civil rights advocate and labor-management consultant. Jake discussed his new book, Standing Tall: Willie Long vs. […]
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January 25th, 2024 Mara Karpel
“The end of caregiving isn’t freedom….It’s grief.” ~ Anonymous NOTE: You an also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. Having a purpose that we feel passionate about can be the North Star to help us navigate the darkest parts of our grief, after losing a loved one. I know that was the case for […]
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January 14th, 2024 Mara Karpel
We’re back with another live show from Austin, TX! Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or any time after on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! We’re starting the year 2024 off on the right foot! Vietnam War veteran, Zen Buddhist monk, Founder of the Zaltho Foundation, and author, Claude AnShin […]
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January 6th, 2024 Mara Karpel
Happy New Year! We’re back live with our first show of 2024! And it’s another GREAT one! Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or ANY time after on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Elder justice expert, Marie-Therese (MT) Connolly will join us from Washington, D.C., for a […]
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December 31st, 2023 Mara Karpel
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Question: “What do you call someone who finishes at the bottom of their class in medical school? Answer: “Doctor.” ~ Joke by Anonymous Author (and gifted by my friend’s dad) NOTE: You an also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. […]
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December 29th, 2023 Deborah Johnson
The new year offers a prime opportunity for embracing change due to its inherent symbolism of fresh beginnings and renewed energy. But change can be hard! As the calendar resets for a new year, it signifies a chance for us to mentally reset, setting new goals and intentions. As we celebrate a new year, there […]
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December 15th, 2023 Eva Selhub
As humans, we’ve consensually defined and accepted many truths: an apple is an apple, the sky is blue. But what if our realities are merely agreements? What if that ‘apple’ is, in another dimension, a tool for dental hygiene? Sounds far-fetched? Quantum physics, with its multiple realities and observer effects, hints at a more expansive […]
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November 19th, 2023 Mara Karpel
Missed the program? It was great and you can hear the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman and former Iowa Congressional Candidate, Kim Weaver-Fritzche, returned to the show! This time, Kim discussed the importance of advocating for our elderly loved-ones in Long-Term Care. Kim […]
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October 30th, 2023 Dr. Ron Kaiser
Over the past half-century, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as the most widely used approach to psychotherapy. There are a few variations of it – with each tracing its lineage to a practitioner who was likely influenced by Albert Ellis or Aaron Beck – or both. The big reasons for its popularity include the […]
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October 22nd, 2023 Mara Karpel
You can hear tonight’s awesome show right here on podcast! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Christiana Egi, RN, geriatric and mental health specialist, dementia advocate, author, and owner/operator of Alexis Lodges in Toronto, returned to this show! This time, Christiana brought us her latest children’s book about understanding a grandparent with […]
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