Life is a Sacred Journey

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Celebrating the contribution, role, and impact of elders and caregivers in our community and beyond.

Micheal Pope


    • Aug 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 331 EPISODES


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    Micheal's Ponderings #101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 34:11


    In this episode, our host, Micheal Pope, delves into the intricacies of Medicare and Medicaid, two crucial programs that provide healthcare coverage to millions of Americans. She explores the latest developments and changes in these programs that have recently made headlines, shedding light on their implications for beneficiaries. Tune in for an informative conversation that aims to clarify these complex topics and their impact on individuals and families across the country.

    Micheal's Ponderings #100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 35:52


    We present to you the 100th session of Ponderings with the incredible Micheal Pope, where she shares insights on navigating the stages of caregiver grief, processing recent losses, and more.

    Micheal's Ponderings #99

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 32:15


    Micheal's Ponderings #98

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 33:13


    In this episode, our amazing host, Micheal Pope, unveils all the supplements she incorporates into her daily routine to promote vibrant health and support a long, fulfilling life. Additionally, she invites us to "heal the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of ourselves" while presenting an influential book, Why You Matter: A Simple Path Towards Wellness, Balance, and Wholeness Through Indigenous and Western Healing Practices, by Eli PaintedCrow.

    Micheal's Ponderings #97

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 43:55


    In this episode, our host, Micheal Pope delves into the profound significance of processing our emotions and explores how we can transform these feelings into usable energy. She highlights the importance of emotional awareness, encouraging listeners to recognize and understand their feelings rather than suppress or ignore them. Micheal emphasizes that by embracing our emotions, we can unlock a powerful source of motivation and resilience, ultimately leading to personal growth and a more fulfilling existence.

    Micheal's Ponderings #96

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 41:18


    Micheal's Ponderings #95

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 38:30


    Micheal's Ponderings #94

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 37:40


    Micheal's Ponderings #93

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 39:16


    HOW TO ACHIEVE TOTAL HEALTH || UDO ERASMUS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 72:12


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, join us for an exclusive interview with Udo Erasmus, a legendary health educator and the founder of Udo's Choice, a global wellness brand that's transformed how people think about fats and holistic health.✨ He is the creator of the machinery and method for pressing oils with health in mind—not shelf life—and is internationally recognized as an expert on Omega fatty acids. ✨ Udo is the author of the best-selling Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill and his upcoming book Your Body Needs an Oil Change, which further challenges myths about fats and modern nutrition.✨ With a background in biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, and a master's in counseling psychology, Udo blends science with soul. His 10-step model for Total Health goes beyond diet, addressing emotional wellness, purpose, and inner peace. He's delivered over 5,000 presentations, been featured in 3,000+ interviews, and spoken in 30+ countries.✨ Udo appears in Eating Our Way to Extinction and has shared stages with Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra

    Micheal's Ponderings #91

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 37:25


    Micheal's Ponderings #90

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 34:31


    In this episode, Micheal Pope, Host of Life of a Sacred Journey, Ponders the Hot Topics related to embracing your fabulous self as we move into the best seasons of our lives!

    Lessons from Caring for Aging Parents || Howard Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 49:30


    Micheal's Ponderings #89

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 33:46


    In this episode, we invite you to join us in celebrating the conclusion of Women's History Month and uplifting womanhood. Micheal honors her female hero, Mother Viola Fletcher, and explores the profound strength of single motherhood, highlighting the vital need for us to empower one another. For more episodes, visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeisasacredjourney.

    Micheal's Ponderings #88

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 47:51


    In this episode, we invite you to join us as we reflect on the 2025 Women's History Month theme: "Moving Forward Together, Women Educating and Inspiring Generations," living fiercely, and more.

    Micheal's Ponderings #87

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 38:39


    In this episode, we invite you to join us in a powerful exploration of ageism in our society and ignite the spark for change as we seek to eradicate it.

    Micheal's Ponderings #86

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 43:53


    In this episode, we inspire you to reflect on current events and embrace the journey of improving our health habits, guiding us toward a long and live a long, joyful life.

    Micheal's Ponderings #85

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 42:51


    In this episode, we invite you to reflect with us as we light a candle to honor the victims of recent airline tragedies. We'll explore the importance of trust in our connections and discuss the emotional impact of ghosting, and more.

    Micheal's Ponderings #84

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 37:34


    In this episode, we invite you to delve into the rich significance of celebrating Valentine's Day. Together, we will unpack the traditions, emotions, and connections that make this day special, exploring not just its history but also the various ways people express love and affection.

    Unlock Your Potential of Having It All || Suzan Peltekian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 56:47


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, we had the honor of speaking to the wonderful Suzan Peltekian, a Game-Changer, Global Speaker, Elite Peak Performance coach, and mindset Coach.✨ Suzan helps individuals and teams achieve breakthroughs by reframing their thinking and taking aligned action. ✨ Her work is rooted in empowering others to step into their fullest potential, a message she knows aligns with our goal of inspiring and educating our listeners.✨ Suzan's mission is to touch, move, and inspire the precious billions and raise the conscious awareness of our planet one brilliant soul at a time.

    Micheal's Ponderings #83

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 40:00


    In this episode, we invite you to join us in acknowledging the profound tragedies that have recently affected the US and the world. Together, we'll explore compassionate ways to strengthen our communities and support one another during these challenging times. Your participation in this conversation matters. Thank you for being here. Share this episode with a friend.

    How To Become a Guilt-Free Caregiver || Jeanette Yates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 46:43


    In this episode, we invite you to listen to an inspiring conversation with Jeanette Yates, Self-Care and Boundary Coach for Caregivers.Jeanette has been caring for her mom since she was eight years old, experiencing firsthand the challenge of prioritizing others over herself. Now, she is dedicated to empowering women who care for aging parents to reclaim their time and embrace their needs without guilt.Jeanette aims to share her knowledge with the world through speaking and writing, inspiring hope and a way forward, one person at a time. Her engaging and relatable style makes her a popular speaker and author, and her focus on actionable advice ensures that caregivers walk away with concrete strategies for improving their lives.For more information, visit Jeanette's website.

    Micheal's Ponderings #82

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 38:11


    In this episode, we invite you to listen to another set of ponderings as we express concern for those affected by the wildfires in California, emphasizing the importance of kindness and empathy toward others. Our host, Micheal Pope, shared her experiences of loss and the need for action and compassion and stressed the importance of preparing an evacuation kit for emergencies. Lastly, she highlighted the importance of spending time with loved ones, being present in their lives, and addressing mental health issues.

    Micheal's Ponderings #81

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 36:20


    Happy New Year! We are excited to bring you a new set of ponderings in 2025 with our wonderful host, Micheal Pope.

    24 Good Things That Happened in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 43:00


    Join us for an uplifting and insightful retrospective highlighting the best of 2024. Together, we'll explore 24 extraordinary moments that brought positivity and good news worldwide throughout the year.

    Micheal's Ponderings #80

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 38:15


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, join us as we ponder sharing the Christmas joy, the stigma around being single during the holiday season, laughter therapy, and more.

    Micheal's Ponderings #79

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 37:16


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, listen in as we ponder end-of-year plans, embracing change, the meaning of intimacy, gratitude, and more.

    Micheal's Ponderings #78

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 39:22


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, ponder with us the holiday blues, and more. 

    Micheal's Ponderings #77

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 45:39


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, we invite you to ponder Thanksgiving, career changes, podcast future plans, the difference between a labirinth and a maze, and more. 

    The Path To Healing The Family of America || Phyllis Leavitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 46:57


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, we invite you to listen to a heartfelt discussion with Phyllis Leavitt, MA, a psychotherapist and author of "America in Therapy." Together, we will delve into the rich complexities of the human experience and uncover the light that can guide us all toward a more compassionate world. We hope you'll be a part of this critical conversation!Learn more: https://phyllisleavitt.com

    Micheal's Ponderings #76

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 40:04


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, we invite you to ponder how we can live a more mindful life and being kinder to ourselves.

    Micheal's Ponderings #75

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 31:01


    Enjoy a New Pondering session with our fantastic host, Michael Pope. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes.

    Transform From Procrastination To Performance || Susie Boutal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 45:56


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, we invite you to listen to a lively conversation with Susie Boutal, a qualified ADHD coach and declutter expert who empowers busy women to transform from procrastination to purpose and find their "Space to Live."For more information, visit https://www.aspaceforliving.co.uk/

    Micheal's Ponderings #74

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 45:11


    Enjoy a New Pondering session with our amazing host, Micheal Pope, around current events, and the sacred journey we call life.

    Managing Grief In The Dementia Caregiving Journey || Cheryl Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 45:36


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, join us as we welcome our special guest, Cheryl Martin. For the past four years, Cheryl has been the executive director at Prairie City Landing in Folsom, CA. She has worked in senior care for over four decades, starting at a young age as a certified nursing assistant and home health aide.Cheryl has worked in home health, skilled nursing, and assisted living. She has been an executive director in senior living communities for over 18 years.She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Health Care Management from Colorado Technical University. Cheryl credits her values and ethics to what she has learned from seniors she has been privileged to work with over the years. She is very proud that her daughter, Jennifer, works in senior living.

    The Power of Self Care Through Home-Based Cupping || Dr. Tom Ingegno

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 49:09


    Enjoy a new episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney featuring Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM. With over 23 years of experience in integrative medicine as a doctor of acupuncture and East Asian medicine, Dr. Ingegno will discuss his recent publication, "The Cupping Book: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Healing." This book delves into the transformative power of cupping therapy.In his approach, Dr. Ingegno breaks down cupping therapy into accessible methods, providing clear instructions and safety tips for at-home application. His expertise extends beyond physical healing, as he explores how cupping therapy can address issues like muscle pain, headaches, and stress, fostering holistic well-being.Learn more: https://www.charmcityintegrative.com/meet-tom-ingegno

    Micheal's Ponderings #73

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 40:08


    Enjoy a New Pondering session with our wonderful host, Micheal Pope, around ageism and how we can eradicate it.

    Alzheimer's VS Dementia || Micheal Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 50:32


    We invite you to listen to an insightful and exclusive podcast in which our host, Micheal Pope, the CEO/Executive Director of ASEB (Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay), will discuss the intricate differences between Alzheimer's and dementia.

    Micheal's Ponderings #71

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 58:44


    In this Life is a Sacred Journey episode, we invite you to join our host, Micheal Pope, as she shares important information about caregiving, and more.

    The Impact of COVID-19 On Our Mental Health || Robert Pearl, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 52:40


    In this podcast, we invite you to watch an interview with Dr. Robert Pearl to understand more about the significant and ongoing psychological trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic across all generations and learn some coping strategies.

    Micheal's Ponderings #69

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 35:33


    In this Life is a Sacred Journey episode, we invite you to ponder with our host, Micheal Pope, When the Loved One You Cared for Dies, and more.

    Exploring The Deep Bond Between Humans and Animals || Miki Jacobs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 65:28


    In this episode, join us as we embark on a transformative journey with Miki Jacobs, an international medium, public speaker, and author renowned for her profound connection to the Spirit World.During the initial two years of her spiritual journey, Miki became a Reiki Master, offering energy healing to both people and animals. Her deepening meditation practice unlocked her innate capacity for connecting with spirits. This newfound ability inspired her to assist others in awakening their dormant spiritual talents, regardless of their age or stage in life, thus sharing the transformative experiences from her journey.Within the pages of her latest book, Sacred Wild: The Spiritual World of Animals, Including Pets and Its Interconnections with Ours, Miki embarks on a captivating exploration of the spiritual realm inhabited by animals. She delves deep into their soulful journey, shedding light on the profound connection that binds humans and animals together.Learn more: https://mikijacobs.com

    Micheal's Ponderings #68

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 50:58


    In this episode of Life is a Sacred Journey, we invite you to ponder with our host, Micheal Pope, Dementia Behaviors, Talking to Your Doctor and more.

    Cell Phone: The Enemy in Your Pocket

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 64:33


    How Generative AI Can Transform Medical Care || Robert Pearl, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 52:53


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, we invite you to listen to an insightful conversation with Dr. Pearl, who joined us to share all about his third healthcare book ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine, a seminal book co-authored by Dr. Robert Pearl and the advanced AI system, ChatGPT. This collaboration offers a unique perspective on the future of healthcare, highlighting the transformative potential of generative AI.Like the first two books, this one is a work of love with all profits going to a 501C3 charity, Doctors Without Borders. Buy your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWCV9DVZ/

    Micheal's Ponderings #67

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 46:00


    Join us for a new Ponderings session with the amazing Micheal Pope as our host.

    Empowering Retirees To Ignite Their Greatness || Sharon Rolph

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 52:03


    In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, join us for an inspiring conversation with the Queen of Courage and Boomers' life coach, Sharon Rolph. For most of her life Sharon felt invisible and when retired, she wondered how she'd know if she was productive. Today she's a motivating influencer at 76, as an author, podcast guest and the Queen of Courage on Instagram. Her days now feel "right" since finding her Spark. This transformation she experienced is being offered to the public, for the first time. Sharon is the perfect person to help others matter outside of work, live meaningfully, impact life with wisdom and confidence and find their inner Spark. Sharon's sparkle, passion and her youthful appearance easily confirmed. Mental strength and faith have given her a healthy lifestyle. Potential has intrigued Sharon from a very young age and she loves uniqueness. That's what she sees in people, from her Behavioral Science perspective. She inspires curiosity and possibilities in everyone.

    Micheal's Ponderings #66

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 45:13


    Join us for a new set of Ponderings with the incredible Micheal Pope as our host. Don't forget to spread the word, and let's all come together for this extraordinary experience. #podcast #LifeisaSacredJourney

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