Podcast appearances and mentions of katie cheesman

From a young age, Katie Cheesman had a great love for the elderly. As a newlywed, she and her husband had the opportunity to live with and take care of her grandpa as he battled dementia. After he passed away, Katie went on to continue to care for a generation she says often foes unnoticed and unappreciated… and during those years as an in-home care giver, she realized each and every person she cared for had a story to share. And not just a story… but value! Value still to add to their families, their peers and their communities.It didn’t take long for Katie to find her true passion in her field – listening to and telling the stories of the older generation.In today’s episode, Katie tells us about The Listening Ear project, how it’s changed her life and how making connections with the older generation will greatly bless each and every one of us.Links:Website: https://www.thelisteningearproject.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelisteningearproject

In this episode, Ganel-Lyn interviews Katie Cheesman—founder of The Listening Ear Project. The Listening Ear Project is a movement centered on collecting, documenting, and sharing the wisdom and experiences of the elderly. To learn more about it, please visit: TheListeningEarProject.com.Anasazi Foundation is a wilderness therapy program for at-risk youth. Learn more about us at: https://www.anasazi.org.You may also find inspiration from our book, The Five Legends. 

Sometimes we look for our “calling” on a neon sign and expect the path to be easy, but more often, our purpose unfolds over time, presenting obstacles along the way. We find our purpose by taking incremental steps toward our passion and following our instinct. Katie Cheesman, a self-proclaimed “old soul,” has always felt at ease with the elderly. After working as a geriatric nurse for several years, Katie started The Listening Ear Project—a passion project that eventually evolved into a private film company that documents and celebrates the life stories of senior citizens. In this interview, Katie shares how following her curiosity led her step-by-step to the work she does today. She also speaks openly about the professional and personal obstacles she’s faced while pursuing her passion, including her experience with postpartum depression. After sharing her own story, Katie summarizes some of the powerful lessons she’s learned from her elderly friends, offering us a unique perspective on what it means to live a “good life.” Katie reminds us that every person on this planet has unique and valuable gifts to bring to the table. Our differences make us stronger. And each of us is weaving an inspiring legacy—even if we feel unremarkable and ordinary.   ALSO IN THIS EPISODE Why our differences are vital to our community. The importance of finding a tribe, both professionally and personally. Five lessons we can learn from our elderly friends. The unexpected secret to becoming a better listener.   SHOW NOTES Connect with Rachel on Instagram Connect with Katie Cheesman Instagram | Website

You won’t find someone who adores seniors like Katie Cheesman does.She fell in love with her elderly patients, their endearing humor, and their incredible stories while serving them as a home health care nurse. Katie quit her job to focus on The Listening Ear Project: A labor of love where she visits with elderly people from all walks of life to film and share their stories, timeless advice, and the occasional bit of humor. Listen as Christy and Katie discuss all the ways that our society can benefit from this generation and how powerful and transformative it can be for us all if we commit to listening to each other more.Visit the links discussed in this episode:The Listening Ear Project: https://www.thelisteningearproject.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelisteningearproject/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheListeningEarProject/To learn more about the host, Christy McCaffrey, visit:https://www.christymccaffrey.com

If it were up to me Katie Cheesman would win the award for the best content published on the Internet! Katie started The Listening Ear Project where she interviews the elderly and uses video to document their life stories. I LOVE every video she publishes! After interviewing nearly 100 elderly people I asked Katie what she has learned that would have helped her when she was a teen. Listen to hear what she said.   Connect with Katie  Instagram  Facebook Connect with Jackie Instagram

Katie Cheesman calls herself "an old soul," because she is drawn to the wisdom of the elderly. Her work, "The Listening Ear Project" is to archive life pearls from our seasoned comrades. She also talks about her starring role in "High School Musical!"

Katie Cheesman is the genius behind The Listening Ear Project & her love for the elderly is contagious. She shares some amazing tips on interviewing the older generation & her stories show that she is practicing what she preaches! Connection & having a "listening ear" is something that we all crave & Katie works hard to make that connection with those that she interviews. We all have something to offer & this interview was such a treat; I'm excited to share it with you!

Katie Cheesman loves old people and clouds.   That's at least how she introduces herself!  (Don't you love her already?)  Katie is also a mother, nurse, photographer and videographer.  She paired her talents and interests together into the perfect creation, The Listening Ear Project, where she shares her WONDERFUL interviews with the elderly, whom she calls her "closest friends."    The Listening Ear Project is full of interviewees you touch and inspire you--most definitely--but also people who make you laugh and teach you to better appreciate the fun in life.     In this podcast, I speak with Katie about what led her to start this project, how as a nurse she learned the power of listening to help heal her patients, and why being friends with the elderly and sharing their stories is her passion.  We also speak about how hard it can be to establish an audience on social media that is centered around appreciating old people, but why Katie thinks all the time, energy, and money she invests in this project is well worth it and has truly changed her life.   Katie is lovely, funny, and open.  She is equal parts creative and driven, and Katie also often deals with the negative effects of being too hard on herself.  She shares how she tries to combat that pressure to be perfect.  Katie will inspire you to take a moment to listen to others, and recognize the special need to better see and appreciate the elderly people in your life.   If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review!     Show Notes The Listening Ear Project website and Instagram Katie's Instagram and Blog Monica's Instagram, Facebook, and contact page Past podcast episodes mentioned: Meg Miles; Aubrey Greenan Song Credit: "Sweet Promise" by Nicolai Heidlas