I Never Noticed: My Alzheimer's Journey with Mom

As 2019 wraps up, I wanted to express my appreciation to all of you. This has been the hardest year of my lifetime, so far, and yet it is filled with blessings. The year 2020 offers all of us a chance at New Vision 20/20. I will be back next week with my continuing series of "Healthy Mind, Transformed Life." Merry Christmas", my friends.

It's the holiday season. Several months ago, Mark Gai (my executive producer and host of "Speak Brave") and I took on the issue of The Poison of Chronic Negative Stress. It's the holiday season and stress is just plain crazy. Have you ever wondered about what this stress does to our minds and bodies? It may be the single greatest cause of disease in our nation. Join us for a Mind Healing Conversation.

The clues were always there. Yes, they were there, but I was too busy with my life to "PAUSE" and look closer. Why do we have the sense of sight anyway if we're not paying attention to the obvious, much less the subtle? Join Mark Gai and me as we LOOK CLOSER and see what we've been missing.

The "PAUSE". Not a bad thing. In fact, a pause can reveal so much more than we might notice otherwise. Do you take time to look more closely at the amazing, delightful, informative, and revealing? Let's talk The Pause for a Closer Look.

Jim Rohn said that we become the average of the five people we spend the most time with. That analogy may well apply to ALL FIVE OF OUR NATURAL SENSES. What are you spending the most time watching, throughout your day? Let's talk about Visual Stimuli.

Drawing on the lessons learned from my mother's Alzheimer's battle, I have made observation a high priority. You truly may not know just how much you are missing because of personal preoccupations. Five senses, Five natural tools, Five ready to use ways to experience more and discover a better you.

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Your waist can cause your brain to waste. Find out about Alz and Metabolic Syndrome.

Bring it on. Time to meet RESOLVE head-on. Learn the definition and begin to Resolve to have a healthy mind that will lead you to a healthy life. Join Mark Gai and I as we open new vistas of personal success, health, relationships, and joyful living. Time to resolve to get it done.

John & Mark continue the insights into how our Five Primary Natural Senses can be sharpened and honed so as to connect more fully with our immediate moments.

We examine the Power of our Natural Senses with a discussion of our gift of "Sight" or "Vision". Mark Gai and I will start helping all of us to see more of what we too often fail to notice, right in front of us. Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE.

Stress manifests in both obvious and subtle ways. Today Mark Gai and I will discuss the subtle types of stress that can be "Deadly". Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE.

"PTSD", most often associated with military and first responders. Would you like to know that one of the greatest maladies to afflict Caregivers is "PTSD"? And what about the role of the over-production of Cortisol and "PTSD"? Join Mark Gai and John Morrow as we reveal some facts about stress that, sadly, most of us never notice, until the damage is done. Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE.

Stress Kills! But what does stress create in our natural system? It's called Cortisol and it's connection to Metabolic Syndrome, heart disease, and other life-threatening conditions. Let's be clear, Cortisol is not the only factor but how we work our way through stress can decrease the problems it causes.

You may find some "humor" in this episode. Being able to watch a loved one in the grip of a terminal disease is stressful. Ask any caregiver in any illness situation. Stress is obvious, but subtle stress is the almost invisible killer of caregivers and even regular working folks living a busy and active life. Start to pay attention and "Notice" the subtle stressors in your day to day lives. Join Mark and I as look at what we often miss.

For Caregivers, the brain is extremely fragile. Medical Science has determined that family members and loved ones who care for victims of tragic diseases are at a higher risk for physical and mental illness. Today I share some funny stories about caring for my Mom and point out that, sometimes, finding the strangely funny aspects of Mom's behavior from Alzheimer's actually serve to decompress the tense emotions caregiving causes. Join the conversation. Like, Subscribe, and Share.

I never noticed that negative, persistent STRESS is so harmful. Eating healthy cannot make you healthy unless your brain is healthy. Let me introduce you to stress is its authentic form, a killer of lives. Let's begin to move our minds and bodies to a place where we control the stress and create a more positive lifestyle to achieve Quality of Life, OVERALL.

There are "Degrees" of stress. Some beneficial, many damaging. Learning to control your stress and the stressors around you take mental focus and discipline. You can self-medicate through a myriad of sources, but the best path to a total, high-performance quality of life is Understanding our Personal Mind Power Potential and Intentional Brain Health Lifestyle. First, understand STRESS, and how it WILL affect you.

Youth is often the time when we are always looking for new ideas, experiences, information, discovery, and greater personal development. As we get older, we tend to "Settle" in our ways. Beware The Lazy Mind. If you don't keep your mind stimulated, it will slowly break down. This will cause a whole life domino effect. I have found my life is much better and healthier because I challenge mind every day. It's true! Your mind is your greatest asset, but if you neglect your mind, it will take down the wrong path. Let's have a conversation.

The journey has been going since 2011, when my mom's Alzheimer's family tree bore fruit. What have I learned? What can you learn? What I will do for you is open up your understanding of how incredible and powerful your "Brain" is. You will start, step by step, to use your senses to a much higher degree. This personal sensory connection is the secret to a longer. healthier, and more successful living. Join me on this Journey of Sensory Discovery.

A five-minute introduction promo letting you know that an updated series on how amazing and potentially powerful your brain is, and if truth be known, most of us, me included, never noticed. Join me on a journey of humanity and what we all can do to make our lives healthier and the world a better place for all of us, beginning one clue at a time.

I have learned that a lazy mind can lead you to an unhealthy lifestyle. Alzheimer's has taught me this. I am living proof that our minds should and need to be exercised, stimulated, and challenged every day. Join me and Mark Gai as we talk about the "Traps of a Lazy Mind" and how to beat them. Here's to your better health.

We begin with my reason for the journey in this Podcast and why I feel it has significance to us all. Knowledge is valuable, but Applied Knowledge is Life Changing. What are you missing that's right under your nose? I missed a lot of stuff. You will learn how to see, hear, feel, taste, smell, and sense more. You will find your quality of life climbing to new levels.

We dig deeper into the most amazing organ in our bodies, our human brain. We think we know everything necessary about this astonishing Central Processing Unit? No, we don't, and of much greater wonder is that we don't realize what we are capable of and can do with this highly advanced and super powerful organ that, more than any other organ in our bodies, is the thing that keeps us all functioning at potential peek ferformance.

Your Mind Power Part 2, the story of the "Glimmer" of light that brought a sense of clarity to my life. It's about how I came to where I am today, on a mission to change lives through the discovery of that we already possess, naturally, OUR AMAZING BRAINS.

The story "I Never Noticed", is about understanding just how amazing and powerful your brain is. Part 1 chronicles the process of what a healthy for our mind, soul, and body. This is how I came to present, as my primary keynote, the amazing power of the human mind, how to understand that power, and begin to change how we see our minds to tap into our natural brain power.

Scientists claim we use less than 15% of our natural brain capacity. That may actually be true. However, scientists did not say we are unable to increase that number. On the contrary, we have new neural "Pathways" screaming for a chance to be used. Time to see how much of your personal brain power you've been missing and how to begin to put more of it to work, for your better life.

Part 2 on Your Brain Power begins the lessons of proactive mental exercises to increase knowledge, create new neural pathways, strengthen the brain and take better care of "The Whole You!" In this podcast John and Mark talk about the power of basic reading. Seems simple, and yes, it is, but it also changes the brain, usually for the better.

The journey that began with my mom's Alzheimer's, has brought me to realize we are the most amazing and powerful creation on planet earth. Now we have the opportunity to change our lives and make our world around us so much better. You are Great and you are Greatly Gifted. Join me on a journey to heighten your natural senses and Boost Your Personal Performance. Welcome to your Brain POWER!

Part #1, we begin to understand why we are the most amazing creature on planet earth. What is it, you may ask? Your BRAIN. Learn not just why your brain is astonishing but how much higher you can perform and grow by simply embracing the sensational power of your natural senses which are linked entirely to your incredible brain.

Your Nickle Package of Five Sense worth is far more valuable than you will ever realize. To begin the Process of Change, you must "First" adjust your perspective of others and your self.

Welcome to "I Never Noticed" ... Time to connect with your Nickle Package, the Five Senses that are your best tools for dealing with life moment by moment. Let's begin now to more fully occupy your every waking moment.

Addictions, some good, most bad. Food is addictive. We already know the list of physical ailments associated with obesity and over-eating. Now research has found a link in Alzheimer's onset connected to Metabolic Syndrome. Join John Morrow and Mark Gai as they talk history, science, reality and medical mystery. There is a link between our overall health and the potential for Alzheimer's. It's time to notice more.

I honestly "Never Noticed" all the clues. They were always there, some very subtle but many were in plain sight. They even "Distracted" and annoyed me at times. What is it about us that can see yet not notice? As a follow up to my wildly successful podcast on "The Nickle Package", join Mark Gai and I as we uncover some history that was made while I was on my Journey Through Alzheimer's With Mom.

In football, there is a defense called "The Nickle Package". It is designed to limit the opponent's choices of attack when trying to obtain "First Down" yardage. Most of us are blessed with a "Nickle Package". This is the most amazing interlocking system of its type in te world, yet we don't take advantage of it. Meet your personal "Nickle Package" and start training.

Darkness, often, is relaxing, especially for resting. More often darkness is associated with trouble, worry, fear, uncertainty, hopelessness and just plain bad days. I hope my personal story, of a moment that came forward from my long ago memories, will offer you some hope, warmth and a sense of reassurance. It's always darkest just before the dawn.

Some think life is a game. It's not. Alzheimer's victims, by the very nature of the disease, revert to game playing so as to hide their illness. Seeing this subtle behaviors can help you better prepare, cope and deal with this tragic illness.

A recent experience with smoke reminded me of how our perspectives in life can get cloudy, murky, muddled, smokey. The "Smoke Signals" in our lives are things we, all too often, fail to notice and look closer at. Finding clarity and perspective is essential to be better prepared for the what life will throw in your journey. Don't ignore the smoke signals. Where there's smoke, there's always a fire.

FEAR .... In "Dune", the Benagezerate witches called The Mind Killer. Indeed that statement is true. 85% of the average person's fears never come to pass. Why do we waste 85% of our problem solving on things that will never happen? It's time to see fear from a different perspective and put it in it's proper place.

Yes, Alzheimer's has no cure and is ultimately fatal. Yes, at times it seems hopeless. HOWEVER: Hope is something we all need to look for and find. Here are some hopes I have found in my Alzheimer's journey with mom. I hope they bring encouragement to you.

Speaking as a caregiver and potential victim of Alzheimer's Disease, I am discovering that the vast majority of US citizens have little or no idea of the "Real Costs" of this vicious disease on the victim and their care giving family members. Join Mark and I as we look deeper at the hard choices necessary to deal with Alzheimer's.

Consider the consequence of allowing fear to corrupt clear thinking. My goal, inspire the desire for learning. Consider how you can learn from "Not borrowing" fear that is unrealized.

Metabolic Syndrome, a real "Cocktail" for heart disease and death. This is a well known fact, but did you know that Metabolic Syndrome plays a role in the start (or trigger) of Alzheimer's Disease? There is a growing body of scientific evidence showing a link between the two. Today I will talk about a few of the findings and what all of us can do to increase our risk of not only heart disease but Alzheimer's.

The song, "Cats In The Cradle" is a sad story of missed opportunities by a father who couldn't or wouldn't take the time with his son. When time finished its long and declining work on this father, he was finally confronted with the reality of his own life .. his boy was just like him. And so it was for me. I didn't see, I didn't notice, I didn't take the time to look closer, slow down and focus on other things rather than me. That was my Alzheimer's journey with my mom and her family. If I give you nothing else, please learn, NOW, the art of paying closer attention to the clues life, so desparately,wants you to NOTICE.

Addiction, a word most of us would deny having any connection to. Well, get real, because addiction is more than just about drugs and booze. We are vexed with addictions that we think are not that important. Making yourself and those you love better requires an honest self-evaluation. Let's look closer at the truth's about addiction.

One of the biggest "Killers" of personal success and personal peace of mind is "Doubt". The issue of doubt is about giving yourself over to a skeptical mind and an unwillingness to exercise faith and trust, even when you can't see a tangible proof of evidence. This is more than just spiritual. It is about believing in others and especially believing in you.

Join Mark and I as we talk about Reactive living, not as it relates to the Alzheimer's victim but even to those of us who are good health. We need to learn how to measure, examine and control our reactions to life's unexpected surprises. Truth is, everything happens for a reason.

For the Alzheimer's victim, distraction is a moment by moment experience. I've previously said that Alzheimer's victims live totally in the moment. They have no connection with their past and cannot comprehend the future, even the next second, for the most part. What about us? Life is a chaos of events that can distract us and even get headed off on the wrong path. How can we better focus on making sure we see as much of each moment as possible. Let's talk about "Distractions" and begin to draw a line and say, "Enough Already".

I've spoken in the past about F.O.C.U.S. which was 1) Faith is the beginning of everything, 2) Opportunities are guaranteed everyday, 3)Communicate with Courage, 4) Update your progress daily and 5) Stay on the course of success. Now I have, at the encouragement of my friends like you, added the acronym L.A.S.E.R. to the word combination. Life is full of resistance, push back and distractions. People with a LASER FOCUS keep moving forward.

I don't make New Years Resolution any more. Several years ago I came to the reality that most of us don't keep them. That being said, I did make a deliberate change in my direction. I set for myself a small number of intentional goals that were realistic, achievable, life changing and rewarding. Recently a dear friend challenged me to find a single word that embodied my 2017 objective. The word that I landed on was revealed to me and my wife Donna as we reviewed 2016 and confronted the challenges of 2017. I invite you to listen as I share my 2017 PowerWord and the power of a single word to change your life's focus and direction, for the better. Happy New Year.

Five letters, when combined, spell FOCUS. John has deconstructed these five letters into a life giving and powerful acronym, F.O.C.U.S. With the help of Speak Brave champion, Mark Gai, John will help you change your perspective about how you live your each and every single moment.