Podcasts about life enrichment

Send us a text and chime in!Touchmark at The Ranch, a full-service retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, is celebrating the completion of its highly anticipated community expansion with a Grand Opening & Art Expo on Thursday, March 27, from 3 – 7 p.m. The public is invited to tour the beautifully designed new independent living homes, explore community amenities, and experience Touchmark's vibrant lifestyle firsthand. Move-ins are already underway, with new residents embracing the community's award-winning Full Life Wellness & Life Enrichment™ program. Among them are Judy and Dion Mannen, who have long known about Touchmark but made the move sooner... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/touchmark-at-the-ranch-celebrates-expansion-with-grand-opening-event/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Hristina Petrovska, the Food Systems Program Coordinator at the Food Innovation Center talks about the Life Enrichment classes that the Food Innovation Center is offering to the public and the upcoming Foodway Symposium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered what it takes to create a vibrant and engaging environment for seniors? Or how a retirement community can feel more like a resort? Join us on this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact as we sit down with Haley DiDonato, the dynamic Director of Life Enrichment at Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Community.Haley's journey is nothing short of fascinating. From sports marketing with the San Diego Padres to senior real estate, her diverse background has uniquely positioned her to excel in her current role. We dive into her impressive career path and how she's channeling all her experiences into creating a lively atmosphere for the residents.Discover the magic behind Carlsbad by the Sea, a picturesque retirement community nestled near the beach and Carlsbad Village. Haley shares insights into the wide array of activities she curates, from educational presentations to resident-led events, ensuring that everyone's needs are met.We also explore the community's strong local ties, including partnerships with St. Michael's by the Sea Episcopal Church and the Carlsbad Village Association. Haley highlights standout programs like the Men's Shed Group and the innovative Senior Women's Basketball League, both fostering community spirit and active living. Plus, get a sneak peek into exciting upcoming projects, including a new memory care facility and the Older and Bolder Expo.Tune in to hear how Haley is making a difference, one enriching activity at a time. Contact Information:- Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Community: Search online for more details.- Men's Shed Group: Reach out to Carlsbad by the Sea or find their Facebook page.- Older and Bolder Expo - Carlsbad Chamber- Sept 14thDon't miss this inspiring episode! Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting

Lauren Blacker, the corporate director of wellness and life enrichment at Senior Resource Group, shares her journey into senior living and the importance of wellness. She discusses the Zest program, which promotes vitality, enthusiasm, and energy in everyday activities. Lauren also highlights the Tour de Zest, a physical fitness challenge that fosters teamwork and social connections among residents and employees. The program encourages residents and employees to approach life with excitement and energy, promoting overall wellness. Lauren shares heartwarming stories of how Tour de Zest has positively impacted residents and employees, improving their quality of life and inspiring them to engage in wellness activities.

On Monday, July 22nd, MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord spoke at a live event at the Cener for Life Enrichment in Highlands, North Carolina. They touched on President Biden's historic decision to exit the race, and the legal ramifications it could hold for Trump's continuing criminal cases. Mary and Andrew also address the question of whether a president can pardon himself, and to what extent. And they detail the reasoning laid out in Trump's motion to vacate his New York conviction based on the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity, and if any of the arguments hold water. Note: Listeners can send questions to: ProsecutingTrumpQuestions@nbcuni.com

Susan Filice, Life Enrichment Director at Stoneridge Creek Retirement, and Shirley Kaminsky, a resident at Stoneridge Creek, discuss opportunities for enrichment and connection at the progressive senior living community. They also share their work volunteering for Connected Horse—a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with dementia and their care partners through equine-assisted programs. About Susan As an accomplished event designer, producer, and healthcare administrator, Susan Filice bring a diverse range of skills and experiences to her professional journey. With a passion for creating unforgettable experiences and enriching the lives of others, she has dedicated her career to fostering joy, wellness, and community engagement. During Susan's tenure as the Director of Medical Staff at a community hospital, she not only effectively managed the department but also spearheaded transformative initiatives. Recognizing the importance of ongoing medical education, she revitalized the Continuing Medical Education (CME) program, introducing innovative approaches and regional symposiums that garnered acclaim from the California Medical Association (CMA). Transitioning to the role of Director of Life Enrichment at a prestigious senior living community, Susan embraced the opportunity to further impact lives on a broader scale. With close to 800 residents under her care, she orchestrates a dynamic array of activities and events tailored to enhance their quality of life. From cultural outings and educational seminars to engaging social gatherings, she strives to create meaningful experiences that inspire connection and fulfillment. About Shirley Shirley Kaminsky, a registered nurse has had a rich and varied nursing career over more than 4 decades made significant contributions to nursing and to people across the nation. She worked in nursing leadership roles in California. She had a clinical biofeedback practice for 12 years, before starting a Holistic Health Center in the East Bay area. Shirley was appointed to the AFSP National Leadership Council in 2008. She was elected to the National Board in 2014, and chaired the National Loss & Healing Council.  She received the 2013 AFSP National Leadership Award for "her tireless efforts to serve survivors of suicide loss and support of AFSP's mission of suicide prevention." Since her recent move to the Stoneridge Creek Senior Living Community, Shirley has become involved in many activities in the community as well as joining committees that are integral to the success of the community.  Being a part of Connected Horse as a volunteer and now Co Chair of the annual fundraising event, has brought her back to her love of horses, nature and being of service to the population she is now a part of as an elder.  Shirley is also a musician, loves the outdoors, is a former water skier, scuba diver, cyclist and of course an equestrian.  Key Takeaways Stoneridge Creek has a resident advisory committee that provides feedback and ideas on creating opportunities personalized and meaningful experiences for residents. Stoneridge Creek's 2023 “Healthier Me” program included fitness classes, like Steady, focused on balance and stability, and encouraged residents to engage in creative pursuits like watercolor painting. This year, the theme is "Explore in 2024," encouraging residents to explore new things and learn more about each other. Connected Horse gives volunteers the chance to reconnect with horses, put skills to work, stay physically and mentally active, feel valued and have a sense of purpose. Susan and Shirley are co-chairs of Connected Horse 2nd annual "Love Lassos with Love", to be held at Five Star Equestrian Center in Pleasanton on September 7th, 2024. Kansas Carradine, an expert equestrian, will be performing and there will be dinner and a silent and live auction and silent auction.

This is All Ears with Matt Reiners, co-founder of Eversound by Uniguest, where we dive right into what drives the senior living industry. Matt interviews thought leaders from all parts of the industry as we cover everything from resident & staff satisfaction to innovative technology, community culture, to finance & operations. Lindsay Charlefour, Director of Life Enrichment at Singh Management, overseeing Waltonwood Senior Living. With a robust educational background in Therapeutic Recreation from Eastern Michigan University, where she has also served as an adjunct lecturer, Lindsay has extensively contributed to the field through various roles, including Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Volunteer Coordinator, Human Resource Designee, and Regional Director of Life Enrichment. In this insightful episode, Lindsay Charlefour dives deep into the intersection of leadership and mental wellness within the senior living sector. With her vast experience and specialized knowledge in therapeutic recreation, Lindsay provides a unique perspective on the critical importance of mental health in elder care, especially in light of the changes and challenges since 2020.

Would you be able to recognize your true calling's voice? Today, we learn about the importance of Social Connectivity, Personal Growth, and Spirituality with the Holistic Psychotherapist Dr. Marcy Cole. She is a Life Enrichment Producer, Writer, Speaker, Community Mobilizer, Humanitarian Visionary, and, of course, Holistic Psychotherapist. In 2004, Dr. Marcy founded First Tuesday Global, a platform she created in which she produces a monthly Life Enrichment event for women. She has almost three decades of experience practicing Psychotherapy, multiple articles published by Goop, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, Huffington Post, and Thrive Global, to name a few, and has been featured as an expert on television shows such as Dr. Drew's Life Changers, Millionaire Matchmaker, and Braxton Family Values, among many others. Throughout this episode, Dr. Marcy explains what a holistic psychotherapist is, their mission, and how they help people. She also talks about spiritual pilgrimage, her experiences in Europe learning about her Jewish identity, the moment she connected with her purpose and decided to leave her career selling commercial television time for something more meaningful, and more. Tune in to episode 32 of RADitude and get ready to share and recognize your unique magnificence. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What is a Holistic Psychotherapist? (2:10)Dr. Marcy talks about where her endless thirst for knowledge took her (7:20)The moment Dr. Marcy connected with her purpose (9:40)What is First Tuesday Global, and how does it help people (14:30)Dr. Marcy talks about spiritual pilgrimage (20:50)About Dr. Marcy's experiences traveling across Europe (25:10)Connect with Dr. Marcy Cole:WebsiteInstagramJoin the First Tuesday Global CommunityMarcy's linktr.eeLet's connect!WebsiteContact UsLinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jeff and Shawn as they explore the constant pursuit of excellence and the journey to finding freedom in life. This episode delves into the mindset of continuous improvement, personal growth, and the principles that lead to a life of excellence. Shawn and Jeff share insights on self-development, achieving personal freedom, and designing a lifestyle that embraces constant enrichment and empowerment.How To Get Involved:You can connect with Shawn Rider on Facebook and Instagram.If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Jeff on Instagram, Facebook.And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you think! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! 

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It's time to discuss an area with a lot of confusion and questions.  The last two episodes of the care level series covered independent living and assisted living, but part 3 is all about memory care.  There's more to memory care or a memory support neighborhood than just a facility caring for people with Alzheimer's or dementia.  Listen to Stacey Walters, Director of Life Enrichment at Springfield Masonic Community, explain what memory care adds, when it might be time for someone to move, and how memory care might even improve your relationship with your loved one.

"Get busy living or get busy dying" - time management focuses on endless productivity but that might not be the only thing we should optimize for.Life is short and it's easy to run around trying to do everything and missing the important stuff. Overcome existential overwhelm and falling into efficiency traps with the 7 mental models for working on the right priorities and getting stuff done.This episode discusses some of the best lessons from the book "4000 Weeks: Time and how to use it" by Oliver Burkeman.Whether you're seeking a fresh perspective on time management, eager to harness your creative potential through deliberate procrastination, or simply yearning for a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life, this episode is your guide to reimagining success on your own terms. Learn to become the main character in your unique story, optimize your precious time, and enrich each moment with profound insights from our thought-provoking episode.Uncover the secrets that can transform your approach to productivity, and elevate your sense of fulfillment. Take control of your narrative and craft your own path to success.- - -Sponsor - Better HelpThe Growth Mindset podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Therapy to get you on your way to being your best self.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET for 15% off.- - -On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.- - -Connect with Sam Webster Harris

Emerson Lee shares a view of dementia that broadens how we perceive the loss of cognitive abilities – and thus might shift how we deal with such changes. What if we put less emphasis on mental abilities and found ways to connect, relate and create? What if caregivers understood how to find the “micro delights” for each individual, thus supporting connection and regulation? What if your fears of dementia could be eased through greater understanding of possibilities and planning ahead? What if caregivers gained new tools and resources to support themselves and their loved ones? https://www.makinghappymemories.com/ http://instagram.com/letsmakemoments http://facebook.com/happymemorieseldersupport https://www.youtube.com/@happymemorieseldersupport For more information on Best Life Best Death please visit our website at ⁠⁠www.bestlifebestdeath.com⁠⁠ Follow us on our social channels to receive pertinent and helpful resources on death, grieving, and more at: Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠

When Yael Schonbrun headed back to work after having her first child she thought to herself ‘I've got this in the bag'. The reality couldn't have been any more different from the expectation, perhaps you can relate! Yael leveraged her experience as a parent, and an academic to firstly dive into the research, then begin to call out the myth of the work-life balance that was at the heart of so many available resources. She wrote ‘Work, Parent, Thrive' filled with insights and practical strategies to help us all reframe our approach to working and parenting with more optimism, less guilt, strategies to manage what's hard and a new lens to consider how what we've often considered as ‘competing roles' actually compliment and enrich each other.Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, author of Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like too Much), and parent of three.yaelschonbrun.comworkparentthrive.comLlink to Yael's newsletter https://thegrowtheq.ck.page/yaelThanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi's book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi's book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi's Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think activities in senior living are all the same or boring?  Think again!  From activities around campus to group trips out and about, The Ohio Masonic Communities has something for everyone.  But don't worry if you don't see something that interests you.  Tune in to hear from life enrichment professionals about their activities and events, plus how they bring residents' dreams to life. 

Welcome to another episode of the Money Fit MD podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Latifat, and I'm excited to dive deep into a topic that challenges the way we typically think about our life goals. Today, we're going to talk about ditching bucket lists and discovering a new path towards fulfillment.As a physician and recovering people pleaser, I've always felt a disconnect with the concept of a bucket list. It often seemed like a checklist of societal expectations, rather than a true reflection of my deepest desires. So, I started exploring a different approach, and I want to share it with you.In this episode, you will learn:A new approach to fulfillment and  why it's time to prioritize your "quiet desires." How to explore the power of authenticity, break free from societal expectations, and create a life that truly resonates with who you are. How to to ditch those bucket lists and embark on a more meaningful journey. Tune in now and let's curate a life that's authentic, purposeful, and filled with what truly matters.Enjoyed the episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.⁣Get your copy of DONE WITH BROKE order nowReady to liberate yourself and become the CEO of your money & life? Join the only community exclusively for women physicians. The doors are open https://www.moneyfitmd.com/msbDo you have questions/ topics you want addressed in an upcoming episode? Fill out this form.https://www.moneyfitmd.com/podcast-questionsAccess our FREE 5- Day Video Mini-Series will change how you handle your finances. Visit  https://www.moneyfitmd.com/cashflow to learn how to cash flow. As physicians, it's important that we are prepped for any economic downturn. This is why I am sharing the steps I am taking to be prepped. That way we can be well together. www.moneyfitmd.com/prep⁣Don't miss an episode, subscribe to THE MONEYFITMD PODCAST, where we help women Physicians curate their rich life.⁣⁣⁣Thank you so much for sharing this episode with those around you and helping change the money of women physicians all around the world.We are social:Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MoneyfitMD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyfitmd/Youtube: youtube.com/@moneyfitmd

Dr Ashlea Smalley, National Director of Memory Care and Life Enrichment at Grace Management, Inc., literally grew up in senior living and has made it her life's work to speak up for seniors and making sure we treat them as people, not old people. She gives them the dignity that they require, and picks apart the differences in effect and treatment between social isolation and loneliness. Learn about making more intentional efforts with your residents in this week's episode.

Curtis Avison, Home Office Director of Life Enrichment at StoryPoint Group, pushes hard to break "person centered care" from just being a buzz word. He talks about how he thinks about getting individuals out of the rut of attending events and going on outings, even pointing out how we can serve those who usually don't come to those events. Curtis also recognizes the importance of getting staff invested in this process by making a rewarding experience in learning about residents. He shares creative ways to entice reluctant residents out of their shell to live their best lives.

Regardless of organization size or the resources available to us, every leader within every organization in senior living can build trust with their employees so that they are in turn able to provide residents with meaningful engagement. Without building trust, managers will never be able to drive long-term success for their team, family members, residents, or overall organization.Anthony Ormsbee-Hale, Vice President, People Operations at Civitas Senior Living, shares practical approaches to building trust with employees, highlights best practices to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and respect and shares how to overcome challenges in low-trust environments. This session is beneficial for emerging leaders looking to lean into leadership or for individuals who have been in leadership roles for years but are looking for new ways to establish connections with employees.Attendees who joined the webinar were able to:• Define high trust culture using the Great Place to Work methodology and apply it to their own senior living community• Recall behavioral skills that support establishing trust and respect between team members and understand how this can help improve resident and family satisfaction• Compose questions that can be utilized to evaluate employee trust levels and identify barriers to trust so that the community can ensure that meaningful engagement can be offered by a collaborative teamDownload 10 Tops for Success: Resident Engagement and Building Trust.Powered by Linked Senior.Produced by Solinity Marketing.

In honor of June being Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, we are releasing a special bonus episode as a follow-up to our first conversation on Alzheimer's and Dementia. In this bonus segment, Stacey Walters, Director of Life Enrichment for Springfield Masonic Community, discusses tips for preventing cognitive decline, Alzheimer's support groups for caregivers, and how to choose the right memory care facility for your loved one.

Monika C. Mathews of Life Enrichment Group | LIVE The power of community giving to community Self-care starts with you City Council to discuss SPD hiring incentives

The indoor tubing seniors that went viral on TikTok is now being used as a recruiting tool for StoryPoint Senior Living. VP of Marketing Irina Olgart and Life Enrichment Director Erin Griffiths describe the day in the life of activities at StoryPoint, and how residents having FUN can be used as a recruiting tool. The leadership team has conducted multiple national interviews and are proud to give a positive spotlight on the industry. Here is the video that caught traction nationally!Looking for more conversations about life enrichment? Listen to the Activities Strong Podcast. Read the Spring Issue of the BTG Magazine here.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

Sarah Pedretti, Life Enrichment Coordinator at Bluffview Memory Care joins host, Matt Reiners, to discuss how to stand out in senior living by promoting yourself and your community. She also shares how this has benefitted both her professional development and the quality of care for the residents of her memory care community.

Like most other developed countries, the United Kingdom is challenged to provide the service infrastructure, societal changes, and healthcare systems to ensure its citizens continue to thrive throughout their life course. Their National Health Service is heralded as one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Today it is heralded as broken. Listen in to learn from another system of care and learn insights that can apply to your own community!This episode focuses on a facet of the UK's healthcare system; its model of long-term care and how older adults are currently engaged. We explore the origins of the model, its progression over the last 180 years, and why it is time for revolutionary thinking and radical action when it comes to providing meaningful and purposeful care and engagement for older adults. We must now dig deep to unlock our creative and inventive potential, if we are to provide people with what they need and deserve in a new age.Jackie Marshall-Cyrus discusses the development of the long-term model of care in the UK, the imperative for change, and the Quiet Revolution focused on disrupting the status quo in this system with strategies that can be applied in other systems of care worldwide.Be inspired and understand that change does not begin with concrete ideas; it begins with a conscience and courage.What you will take away from this episode:Understand the history and development of the UK's adult health and social care long-term care model and how these insights can help them better understand their own model of care and its impact on resident engagementGain insight into the dynamics of long-term care in the UK pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic and learn strategies for how to improve resident engagement in their own communitiesOutline the imperative, philosophy, and vision behind Jackie's Revolution and how they can start their own initiative to improve resident engagement for older adultsDownload the Meaningful Care through Innovative Leadership Guide.Powered by Linked Senior.

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Sean Geehan, the CEO and Founder of Geehan Group, thought leader and innovator.  Sean is committed to helping crack the code for Seniors from those who are Independent to those living with late-stage dementia; by applying his unique combination of experiences to improve overall quality of life for all impacted.  His 30 years of extensive cross-industry experience puts him in the perfect position to tackle this problem.  Today we will be talk about the MemaRang, which helps boost resident engagement and connection to staff and other residents.  Sean will share experiences that illustrate the impact of Reminiscence Therapy when delivered in simple and easy familiar game structure. This powerful combination can ignite conversation, enrich connection, and amplify nostalgic memories. Join us and learn more! Contact Sean Geehan  Website  Website  Email   Phone:  937-271-3914 Contact Lori La Beyor at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time  since 2011.

Topic: Solving the Labor Crisis: Creating a Better Culture to Attract and Keep Frontline TalentDuring this episode, Charles Turner, CEO of KARE and James Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Bella Groves, explore where senior care operators are getting it right and getting it wrong and how this applies to resident engagement. Through their research, they asked leaders at caring communities, as well as frontline workers including activity and life enrichment professionals, the same questions around the topic of: “Why do workers want to come work for you, and why do they leave?”They explore where there are some wrong assumptions about how good we are at attracting and retaining staff and implications for the resident engagement profession. They also discuss how, in most cases, the effort we are putting into building our company culture is typically a waste of time.Attendees will:• Understand the desires and frustrations of frontline workers, including activity and life enrichment professionals• Outline key action items operators can use to improve their worker attraction and retention• Discuss the psycho/social needs of our frontline workforceRegister for the March 1st Activities Strong webinar HERE.Old People Are Cool Listen to the Activities Strong podcast on the BTG Network.Powered by Linked Senior.Produced by Solinity Marketing.

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The State of Resident Engagement in 2022 with Linked Senior leader Charles de Vilmorin.---------Register for the Feb. 1st Activities Strong Webinar featuring Charles Turner, CEO of KARE and James Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Bella Groves HERE.---------Resident engagement has become a core business senior living priority, is foundational to person-centered care and has been shown to be effective for decades and yet remains the least managed side of our senior living operations. Asked about how they manage life enrichment, 90%+ of senior living professionals will describe a person-centered approach that uses the Wellness model and a passionate team of professionals – but will lack evidence on business processes to improve, data to measure and manage and an organization wide framework to advance resident engagement.This episode provides nationwide benchmarks, showcase easy to implement tools such as the SWOT framework, the newly developed Elder Engagement Performance Index (EEPI) and lessons from the trenches on how providers may shift the paradigm to improve resident engagement, maximize quality of life and finally get credit for life enrichment from other departments, as well as existing and prospective family members.Listeners will be able to:• Understand the current state of resident engagement, its challenges and how to optimize the experience provided to Elders• Apply evidence-based business and resident engagement frameworks that will optimize life enrichment within 45 days including the newly designed 85/35 rule of resident engagement• Shift the paradigm forever and enable the path to the social prescription modelOld People Are Cool Listen to the Activities Strong podcast on the BTG Network.Powered by Linked Senior.Produced by Solinity Marketing.

Social Services + Life Enrichment = Success. How to Collaborate for Resident Social WellnessThis Executive Edition webinar features Janean Kinzie, Director of Social Wellness and Enrichment at American Senior Communities. Resident engagement is integral to overall wellbeing of our residents. But many times, engagement is seen as an Activity Director's responsibility. Learning how to collaborate and leverage the power and resources of the IDT, and Social Services in particular, can provide better resident engagement, behavioral management, and improvement in senior living community life.Listeners will:• Identify practical strategies for involving IDT members in Social Wellness & Enrichment programs• Understand common goals of Social Services and Life Enrichment for overall Social Wellness of our residents• Recognize collaborative strategies between Social Services and Life Enrichment that impact both Engagement and Behavioral WellnessPowered by LinkedSenior.Produced by Solinity Marketing.

Moving your loved one into a senior living community can bring up many mixed emotions- how can we ensure our loved one has a smooth transition into their new home?  Is my loved one meeting new friends? Are they happy? Who are all these new people that we are interacting with each day? Families experience many emotions when moving their loved one into a new community- guilt, relief, fear, happiness- for each family there are a unique set of circumstances that have led them to this place. We are talking about this today with Corey Hermans -Webster, she has a unique background working in different senior living communities, earning two master's degrees, and is a certified dementia practitioner. Corrie is passionate about accessibility, inclusivity, and making those around her feel happy and fulfilled in their lives. Corrie is on the product team Eversound which is an advanced listening system that is designed to use in senior living communities to enhance your loved ones' ability to hear and feel a part of the community.  Corrie shares about:  *How families and senior living communities can support smooth transitions for our loved ones  *We talk about the roles various departments play in a community and how we can effectively communicate our loved one's needs *How the Life Enrichment and Activity Departments can aid in fostering relationships and community *We discuss the many mixed emotions that we face as we move our loved ones into their next home  *Tips on overcoming impairments that can make connections challenging  *How we overcome possible Covid restrictions and safely engage and communicate with our loved ones For more information visit https://eversoundhq.com/  AD: Visit Joe & Bella: One stop shopping for the older adult in your life. Use the promo code GATHER to receive 10% off your first purchase at Joe & Bella.  We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guests, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com  Instagram: @willgather  Facebook: WillGather  Nicole Will is our host and founder of willGather. 

You will love listening to this podcast interview with Kari Rogenski, LMFT about the program she created that focuses on bringing joy and meaning back to the lives of older adults: The Hummingbird Project Something I feel so strongly about is supporting our older adults in continuing to find meaning in their lives whether that is giving back, pursuing a passion or learning something new. Listen to Kari, her colleague Susan Martelino, and I talk about the program they use to help older adults find that sense of connection to life and living. We explore stories and examples, how they have pivoted through the use of online sessions, and the 7 Domains of Wellness. Kari combined her passion for eldercare and the creative arts by becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist and creative arts therapist working with elders. She brings well over a decade of experience to her role as Director of The Hummingbird Project and co-creator of https://hummingbirdproject.net/joyfulmoments/ (Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engage Older Adults). She is a proud advocate for the importance of finding and embracing joy throughout life. She has presented to both professional and public audiences locally and nationally about Quality of Life and Life Enrichment for older and disabled adults, including several presentations for the Alzheimer's Association, the Aging Life Care Professional Association, and the North American Drama Therapy Association, among others. You can find our more about the Hummingbird Project here: https://hummingbirdproject.net/ You will LOVE their Joyful Moments Activity Cards made specifically for you to use with your loved one: https://hummingbirdproject.net/joyfulmoments/ Check out their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLhTqQchoTUPk17w5oBEmjQ They also have a great social media following on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn FOLLOW LIFE ON REPEAT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: lifeonrepeat.podcast Facebook: https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/ (https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/) Podcast Website: https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/ (https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/) Professional Service Website: https://www.eldercarecounselor.com/ (https://www.eldercarecounselor.com/) SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIFE ON REPEAT PODCAST: I host a weekly podcast where I interview dementia specialists and other professionals to help caregivers feel educated, supported and empowered. We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate. You can also find it by searching “Life on Repeat” on any podcast app (eg: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify etc) or simply saying "Alexa, listen to Life on Repeat Podcast” on your Apple device. Or simply go to the link below for ease =). https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/ (https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/)

Marcy Cole is a Holistic Psychotherapist & speaker, and author... integrating western & eastern perspectives on Health and Wellbeing.  Her articles have appeared in the Huffington Post, Goop, & Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper.  She is the co-author of "Living Proof: Celebrating the Gifts That Come Wrapped in Sandpaper;"   Dr. Cole is also the Wellness Educator at an Independent school, serving parents, students & faculty.  She also produces a Life-Enrichment virtual monthly gathering for women worldwide, through the “First Tuesday Global” platform.     In this episode we speak about everything from: ~ what holistic psychotherapy actually is ~ the benefits of holistic psychotherapy ~ consciously ending relationships ~ activating your desire after menopause ~ the ONE key thing we can do to enhance ALL relationships ~ how to discover what your heart truly desires ~ knowing when NOT to be in relationship ~ the value of opening to intimacy ~ and much more!   Connect with Marcy Cole Finding Love Class | https://conta.cc/2UiI9KQ Website |  www.DrMarcyCole.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/DrMarcyCole Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cole.marcy/ Goop Articles |https://goop.com/goop-authors/marcy-cole-l-c-s-w-ph-d/ The Sy & Rho Show |https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuC4cqhO4NSvaWaDVQmvo7g/featured Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper Articles |  https://mariashriver.com/the-first-step-to-finding-big-love-looking-within/  https://mariashriver.com/finding-love-again-opening-your-heart/ House of Preeminence Magazine (pg.10-17) |https://issuu.com/hellopreeminence/docs/houseofpreeminence5 First Tuesday Global |https://firsttuesdayla.com/join/   *****   MENTORING + FREE MOJO CHECK LIST    Burnt out and Stressed? Disconnected from your body? Lost your enthusiasm for life? Craving confidence + feminine radiance? You need to talk with me ASAP.   You are being gifted with an opportunity to have a complimentary Mojo Mentoring session with me*. And yes, we can uncover what's in the way and ignite your mojo…PLUS, as soon as you book your call, you receive a FREE Mojo Check List to get your engines revved right away.   Click the link and reserve your spot now: https://mojo.deborah-kagan.com/mentoring * a limited number of sessions are available   *****   Connect with Deborah Website | http://therealundressed.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/therealundressed/   https://www.instagram.com/deborahkagan/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mojorecoveryspecialist/   Subscribe to The Real Undressed Podcast iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-undressed-with-deborah-kagan/id1494643770 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/1eOQaw6kryBsXo7Jb6qEnv   Please remember to: Subscribe Rate Review the podcast. I read every single one and your feedback is valuable.

I've always said women will find themselves in one of these three schools: Love, Money, or Health. If you've been following me for some time, you know my school of genius is money. Yet, I know so many women who find themselves stuck in the school of love. Before calling in my King, I too was stuck in love, attracting all the local loser rockstars of Detroit. I see so many brilliant, beautiful women struggling with similar patterns- toxic dating cycles, settling for comfort, or feeling they need to choose between love or career (yet, we know Queens can have both!) I'm so delighted to have Dr. Marcy Cole on the show today to share her expertise around changing thought patterns, embracing authenticity, and developing the courage to let go and find love again.Dr. Marcy Cole is a Holistic Psychotherapist, Life Enrichment Producer, Writer, Speaker, Community Mobilizer & Humanitarian Visionary. She has been practicing Psychotherapy for over 25 years!Her articles have been published by Goop, The Huffington Post, and Thrive Global. In addition, she's been featured on TV shows such as Millionaire Matchmaker, and networks like Bravo and WE.In 2004, Marcy began producing monthly Life Enrichment events for women, through the platform First Tuesday USA where conversations revolve around professional/ personal development and social issues.You'll want to press play and soak in all the expertise Dr. Marcy has accumulated over the years to find your royal romance! KEY POINTSDr. Marcy Cole's introduction and background (:57)Lessons learned through early relationships (5:52)The courage of letting go & finding love again (9:13)Coming back to love & attracting a ‘fairytale' romance (20:46)How to be in your full truth and authenticity when dating (27:30)Love versus career, can you have both? (33:50)CONNECT WITH DR. MARCY COLEWebsite: https://drmarcycole.comEmail: Marcy@DrMarcyCole.comEPISODE RESOURCESDiscover Dr. Marcy's First Tuesday USA community!Purchase your ticket to the next Divine Direction Experience!Join Dr. Marcy's 4-week Find Love Again After 40 webinar for womenADDITIONAL RESOURCESI'd love to hear your big takeaways! Screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram at: @ginadevee   …or send me a DM.If you haven't already, follow the Divine Living Podcast, leave a review, and tune in every week to get one step closer to Queenhood! ⭐ Receive FREE meditations, trainings, workbooks, and Q&As based on my book, The Audacity to be Queen: https://www.divineliving.com/audacityLooking to make amazing connections, spark creativity, and collaborate with Queens like yourself? Join my exclusive community over in the Q Club! The Q Club is my very own social networking platform for high-vibe women who are craving more inspiration, relaxation, and self-permission. With a new motivational episode released each weekday, access to your own profile, and the ability to like, comment, and share with other women in the community, this is the place to amplify your most audacious dreams! Join today by clicking here and let the fierce, feminine, and fabulous FUN begin!

After a short summer hiatus, The Leftscape is back with a new theme for the second half of 2021. This is the season of ACCEPTANCE. What does acceptance mean to you? When is it passive and when is it powerful? What things ought we accept? What must we never accept? Let's see how this theme weaves in and out of the conversations through the rest of the year. The first featured guest of the season is Daniel Kaye. Daniel Kaye has been a writer and artist for over 25 years, working as a journalist, editor, columnist, editorial cartoonist, and book illustrator. He is the creator of the comic strip, MILO K., hermit crab. His most recent book, with text by Rabbi Howard Bogot, is Never Tell a Hermit Crab We Can't Repair the World. Daniel is also the Director of Life Enrichment and Community Engagement at a Life Plan Community in the Philadelphia area. He shares openly about dealing with anxiety and depression and the many ways he works toward making life better for himself and others. Earlier in this episode: The exploration of Ikigai continues. This time, co-hosts Wendy Sheridan and Robin Renée focus on the plusses and minuses of monetizing what they most enjoy doing. In the news, the Tunisian government has been dismissed by the president, Joe Biden authorizes funds to help evacuate Afghani interpreters as the U.S. leaves the 20-year war, attempts to stifle discussions of racism in schools abound, and a queer valedictorian in South Jersey gets rudely cut off, then completes his moving speech. Oh, and a guy spent some time trapped in the mouth of a whale. Robin and Wendy get things started with 3 Random Facts about B1 cells, The Final Concert, and the origins of the pop out cake. At the end of the show is the new mini-segment, You Got Questions? We Got Answers!, Robin responds to "Is Guardians of the Galaxy yacht rock?" Things to do: Learn more about the work of Daniel Kaye and order his books. All proceeds go to charity. Check out MILO K., hermit crab on webtoons.com. Watch Cells at Work! on Netflix. Consult the Yachtski scale at yachtornyacht.com. Watch Bryce Dershem deliver his inspiring valedictorian address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxLwg9lsbqY You Got Questions? Send 'em to insight@leftscape.com. We Got Answers!   Sound engineering by Wendy Sheridan Show notes by Robin Renée Fake sponsor messages by Ariel Sheridan Web hosting by InMotion Remote recording by SquadCast    

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This week on CadPopCast, I continue my discussion about how Magic can enrich your life. This time, with some listener responses and a very frank discussion about how Magic, and the Commander ad Populum community, have made me a better person.Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people.If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast. Make sure to check out the CadPop Community Spotlight on Twitter as well. It has the social media tags for all the great people, and channels, mentioned. You can find me on Facebook, here: Facebook.com/CadPopCast. Both the Twitter and Facebook feeds have threads for each episode of Commander ad Populum. Let me know what you think.If you'd like to support Commander ad Populum or my altered-art Magic card business, you can pledge on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards! Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at:https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ Music: Provided to YouTube by Amuseio ABRock It Out · Aiden Mally1st Era: Blue Dawn℗ Cháteau Aurora Ent.Released on: 2019-09-04Writer: Aiden Malaczewski Artist: Aiden Mally Music Publisher: Copyright Control

There are so many ways that Magic has made us better people. Today, I get into three ways in particular that Magic has enriched my life in some positive way. Join me! Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast. Make sure to check out the CadPop Community Spotlight on Twitter as well. It has the social media tags for all the great people, and channels, mentioned. You can find me on Facebook, here: Facebook.com/CadPopCast. Both the Twitter and Facebook feeds have threads for each episode of Commander ad Populum. Let me know what you think. If you'd like to support Commander ad Populum or my altered-art Magic card business, you can pledge on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards! Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible! They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ Music: Provided to YouTube by Amuseio AB Rock It Out · Aiden Mally 1st Era: Blue Dawn ℗ Cháteau Aurora Ent. Released on: 2019-09-04 Writer: Aiden Malaczewski Artist: Aiden Mally Music Publisher: Copyright Control

This motivational message, delivered by Jerald Cosey, Operational Leadership Development Director at American Senior Communities, is designed to recognize and honor healthcare professionals for their contribution during this worldwide pandemic. Moreover, it influences a cultural movement to reduce isolation to improve person-centered care.Today's operational and clinical leaders navigate “white flag” moments daily. Responsibilities include quality outcomes, operational excellence, and staff development within a highly regulated industry, which may influence burnout as a healthcare professional. Isolation within the elder community is rising and with detrimental consequences. This trend is a reality for many residing within a healthcare community and frequently starts with physical separation before admission.Listen in to:Bring awareness to isolation's rise in senior healthcare communities and its impact on physical and mental health outcomes.Uncover strategies designed to improve engagement through intentional relationships between residents and staff.Understand the power of life stories and their potential to reduce isolation and improve outcomes.Learn how to revisit their individualized calling to health care and leave the conference with a visual keepsake as a reminder of that calling.

Today we have a two part episode with two great guests. With the help of Darren Evans from AfterCloud and Melissa Reader from The Violet Initiative, we'll be focusing on end of life care and how we can transform the final stage of life into a more positive and meaningful experience for everyone. First up is Darren Evans, who's talking about his company AfterCloud, which has created a close group digital sharing platform for people at the end of their lives and beyond. Darren has a lot to say about how technology can be used to enrich the final stage of life and provide a personalised and private digital legacy. Next, we have Melissa Reader from The Violet Initiative to talk about how we can eliminate regretful outcomes at the end of life. Melissa shares with us how regretful death adversely affects not just the community at large, but also how it particularly impacts on aged care workers and businesses. One additional note, if you're enjoying this podcast, then what's the best way you can support us? Easy, please share an episode with a friend or colleague, and help us keep building our highly engaged audience. If you're thinking of someone right now who might like what we do, then we'd love it if you could send them your favourite episode to have a listen! The Aged Care Enrichment Podcast is proudly brought to you by https://silvradventures.com.au/ (SilVR Adventures). Subscribe and check out our back catalogue of available episodes on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ace-aged-care-enrichment/id1528261777 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/4wk2d6NjlbHg8Eid35TNB2 (Spotify), https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ace-aged-care-enrichment-77188643/ (iHeartRadio), Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from or online here: https://silvradventures.com.au/podcast/ You can learn more about AfterCloud here: https://myaftercloud.com/ To find our more about how the Violet Initiative also offers a phone line for carers in the community who'd like some extra support in responding to an end of life experience, please visit: https://www.violet.org.au/

Courtney Dean, Exec. Director with Frontier Management always felt “behind” in education. She took the nontraditional route after high school and was married at 19. She followed her husband who was in the US Air Force to different states and countries - and she waited on edge through his rotations in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was then that Courtney became employed by the USAF in lodging and hospitality. As her work experience grew, she couldn't help but feel like a late bloomer when pursuing higher education. During her quest for education, Courtney continued to work full-time, some semesters commuting 2 hours North through the snow to get to night classes. Other semesters were spent waking up at 3:30 AM to study and complete lectures before a full day of work.In May 2021, at 28 years old, Courtney became a first-generation college graduate. Her advice: It's never “too late” to START, you're never “too old” to LEARN, and life is never “too busy” to DO!”See her post.Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder Solinity; Senior Living Consultation - Management - Development - Marketing

About The Episode There's a lot of talk about engagement in the senior care industry. Engagement is often called Life Enrichment or Activities in senior living communities. Exercising mental and emotional health is undoubtedly of enormous significance in the overall wellbeing of any human. So, why then, does "Activities" often have a lower budget with fewer resources than other senior care departments? We had a great discussion about elevating quality of life through engagement with the dynamic Sara Kyle, PhD and Kelly Stranburg of LE3 Solutions. They also share three key elements to improve daily life for both residents and staff. After all, it is an ecosystem and it is necessary to collaborate and work together. Focus on movement, creative curiosities, address grief and emotions of the past year Role of families will continue to grow figure out how to embrace and partner with family members Technology kept many families together during the pandemic. LE3 Solutions is a strategic consulting firm supporting operators/providers and vendors in the senior living space and beyond with the objective to elevate engagement and well-being for residents and staff as well as those choosing to age in place and their caregivers. Ready to get your Mavericks coffee mug? Share with us what your favorite idea from either this conversation or your own ideas and experience about how we can support our older population right now. Email or post the answer on our social media and your Mavericks coffee mug will be in the mail. If you like this episode, please subscribe! Tell us what you think, and what you'd like to see changed in senior care. SOURCES Francis LeGasse, Chief Curiosity Maverick, and CEO of Assured Assisted Living, Sevens Residential Care, Sevens Home Care Katherine Wells, Chief Inspiration Maverick at Mavericks of Senior Living, and CEO of Serenity Engage Taylor Hulett, Chief Ingenuity Maverick at Mavericks of Senior Living, and Director of Customer Success at Serenity Engage

This #ActivitiesStrong Executive Edition features Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of Christian Living Communities. During the Q&A session, Jill describes why she believes that ageist beliefs in the senior living industry and society at large result in communities that are built around the idea that older adults have nothing left to give and no purpose. Jill outlines steps that activity and life enrichment professionals can take to disrupt this unhealthy model, shifting a customer service model to a model of citizenship: True community-building happens when purpose and meaningful engagement is an organization-wide effort and successful models of wellbeing are enabled by honoring Elders as contributing citizens of the community.Jill’s book: “Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift”Connect with Charles, Josh, and Jill.Powered by LinkedSenior.

A big episode, asking big questions. In a society swamped in Western Culture, what can we learn and implement from the East. What's lessons can we implement into our own life to make it more meaningful, fulfilling and enriching. Let me know what you enjoy most.

This #ActivitiesStrong Executive Edition discussion is led by Charles De Vilmorin, Josh Crisp, and James Lee. This conversation inspires listeners to rethink Resident Engagement as more than just a department in senior living. It is the mechanism through which we can serve a much broader market of seniors who may never be customers of traditional senior housing. A strong business case can and should be made for viewing Resident Engagement as the core revenue-generating secret sauce of the senior living industry.#ActivitiesStrong Program Library: https://programs.activitiesstrong.com/Shine Your Light: A Creative Care Celebration: https://activitiesstrong.com/shineyourlight/Powered by LinkedSenior.

Join Mike and a few of our LEA family members as we ring in the new year! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/life-enrichment-academy/support

In this episode we talked about meditation and the value it brings to your life with regular practice. Join me on this beneficial journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-guzman-ma/support

Episode #64 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with author, Purdue basketball legend and 15 year professional basketball vet, Willie Deane! Go check out Willie's children's book titled "Love" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Willie-Deane-ebook/dp/B07P196QQ7 During Episode #64, Dub and Willie talked about: - Why he published his book "Love". - What he is planning to do as an author and how many books he would like to release. - The non-profit "LIFE Enrichment" that he is starting in his hometown. - How hard is was to walk away from the game around three years ago. - Looking back on his 15 year playing career overseas. - What it was like to play against Chris Kramer overseas. - Why he left Boston College to go to Purdue. - The insane story of getting recognition at the Purdue Co-Rec and ending up making the team. - His journey from not planning to play basketball at Purdue to becoming an All-Big Ten selection. - A hilarious story about Coach Gene Keady including football uniforms and military outfits? - When he was able to play against and be apart of Michael Jordan's basketball camp. DJP is presented by: Indy Lumberjack!  You can check them out by going to IndyLumberjack.com or email IndyLumberjack@gmail.com !  Follow Willie on social media!  Instagram: @willie.deane Twitter: @WillieDeane3 Follow the podcast and Dub on Instagram! @dubjellisonpodcast @dubjellison Link to social media and more via the DJP Linktree page! https://linktr.ee/dubjellisonpodcast Like, subscribe and share with your friends!

Kathryne (Kate) Fassbender is the creator of the Dementia Letters Project and the granddaughter of someone who lived with Vascular Dementia. Playing a range of roles, she walks with those on their dementia journey, magnifying the importance of creativity and human connection. Digging into her ArtBin as a classically trained musician, studio artist, theatre-maker, and using her academic foundation in the Creative Arts Therapies, Kate serves others on the pillars of Education, Life Enrichment, and Support. With 20 years of living in service to those with dementia, she has experienced both sides of the dementia coin, learning what it means to be both a family and a professional care partner. This experience has impacted the way she becomes relational with others in both a creative and dignified way Kate is a Certified Dementia Communications Specialist, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Certified Dementia Care Professional, Purple Angel Ambassador, and Certified TimeSlips Facilitator trained in building Creative Communities of Care. She is a dementia educator, speaker, Life Enrichment coach, and creative engagement specialist.Follow Knowledgeable Aging:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knowledgeable-Aging-102638398162823Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowledgeAgingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgeableaging/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowledgeable-aging/?viewAsMember=trueSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05OHF9FkmhzCO5PDsyGfGqNewsletter: https://www.knowledgeableaging.com/newsletter/

Invest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Marcy Cole, Founder of First Tuesday Global, which produces monthly Life Enrichment events for women.  ⁠ Join us on Facebook LIVE every Wednesday at NOON PT @SheAngels. Subscribe on Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3citN1I, Spotify https://spoti.fi/2ZUrFZc, or wherever podcasts are available!

Hollie Kemp, Executive VP at Sagely, discusses the real differentiator in life enrichment, what’s broken about how programs are viewed, staffed, funded, and ultimately implemented. We discuss ways that residents respond to activities and just how residents can impact the way communities and teams engage with them.Connect with HolliePowered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition Joshua Crisp, Founder Solinity; Senior Living Consultation - Management - Development - Marketing

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 11 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project. Kate realized at an early age when her grandmother was diagnosis with Vascular Dementia that she destined to make a difference with people living with this insidious disease. Digging into her ArtBin as a classically trained musician, studio artist, theatre-maker, and using her academic foundation in the Creative Arts Therapies, Kate serves others on the pillars of Education, Life Enrichment, and Support. With 20 years of living in service to those with dementia, she has experienced both sides of the dementia coin, learning what it means to be both a family and a professional care partner. This experience has impacted the way she becomes relational with others in both a creative and dignified way. Listen in and learn how Kate Fassbender is creating Healing Ties all around us!

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 11 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project. Kate realized at an early age when her grandmother was diagnosis with Vascular Dementia that she destined to make a difference with people living with this insidious disease. Digging into her ArtBin as a classically trained musician, studio artist, theatre-maker, and using her academic foundation in the Creative Arts Therapies, Kate serves others on the pillars of Education, Life Enrichment, and Support. With 20 years of living in service to those with dementia, she has experienced both sides of the dementia coin, learning what it means to be both a family and a professional care partner. This experience has impacted the way she becomes relational with others in both a creative and dignified way. Listen in and learn how Kate Fassbender is creating Healing Ties all around us!

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 11 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project. Kate realized at an early age when her grandmother was diagnosis with Vascular Dementia that she destined to make a difference with people living with this insidious disease. Digging into her ArtBin as a classically trained musician, studio artist, theatre-maker, and using her academic foundation in the Creative Arts Therapies, Kate serves others on the pillars of Education, Life Enrichment, and Support. With 20 years of living in service to those with dementia, she has experienced both sides of the dementia coin, learning what it means to be both a family and a professional care partner. This experience has impacted the way she becomes relational with others in both a creative and dignified way. Listen in and learn how Kate Fassbender is creating Healing Ties all around us!

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Kathryne Fassbender is a Dementia and Creative Engagement Specialist and the granddaughter of someone who lived with Vascular Dementia.She is the creator of the Dementia Letters Project, which serves to walk with those on their dementia journey through training workshops, Life Enrichment program development and facilitation, and care partner support.Kathryne is a native of Wisconsin but now calls the East Coast home. She is a classically trained musician, studio artist, and theatre-maker with a background in the creative arts therapies, and has spent the last 20 years serving those with dementia. She believes in cultivating a community that is wealthy in creativity, connection, hope, and joy.Creative Engagement as a way to become relational with those with dementiaProper framework of creative programming in the care settingUsing the arts to transform the current narrative of dementia and agingThe importance of the care partner storyCultivating connection through letter writing.Kathryne's Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klfssbndr/Dementia Letters Project: https://dementialettersproject.com/

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Life Enrichment Part 9

Life Enrichment Part 9

Matt Zinman is a personal success trainer whose varied experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caretaker, consultant, and nonprofit founder drive him to be a difference-maker. His earned insights about self-discovery, relationships, mindfulness, and life enrichment led Matt to write Z-isms: Insights to Live By and fulfill his goal to positively impact as many people as possible. In addition,, Matt is CEO of The Internship Institute which he established in 2007 to bridge the gap between education, active duty and employment by “Making Experience Matter.” Overall, Z-isms offers ways to better ourselves, our experiences and our encounters through self-discovery, purposeful relationships and heightened mindfulness, including with actionable tools and practices. Readers can also join a free private forum with a like-minded community dedicated to collective growth and better living as well as to interact more with me on a more personal level.Learn more at www.Z-isms.com Connect with Matt on Social MediaLinkedIn (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzinman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZismsInsightsToLiveBy Instagram: MatthewZinman Twitter: @MatthewZinman----------------------------------EXCITING NEWS!!! The Quantum SHIFT commUNITY is now online! Be a part of the high-vibe tribe at QuantumSHIFT.us and start your free ENViSiONEERING QuEST today! Support the show (http://quantumshift.us)

TIME CODE TOPICS1:30 Brief recap of recent episodes4:40 Correction about show formats5:36 Putting Earned Confidence into action10:49 Defeating worry and anxiety12:52 Personal responsibilities about energy exchanges16:50 Matt's defining life events23:30 The source of Matt's Earned Confidence – a very personal disclosure26:57 An uplifting life lesson32:01 Thwarting assumptions, regrets and resentments37:42 Revisiting kindness, gratitude and self-respect40:55 Show wrap-upRelevant Show Linkshttps://mattzinman.com/

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Marion, age 103, is a long-time resident of Plymouth Place Senior Living in LaGrange Park, IL. For her 100th birthday, Marion threw a cocktail party for 100 people and 3 animals from the Brookfield Zoo. She also gave up her car that year. Marion reflects on her “wonderful life:” a large, loving family; 35 years of marriage; travel to China, Egypt, and Kenya; and 29 years living at Plymouth Place. Marion likes to be social—she joined a Sewing Club (she did not sew) and a Riding Club (she did not ride). A lover of animals and the outdoors, Marion continues to visit the Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Arboretum. Marion applauds the independence of women today who manage career and home. "If you want to do something, even by yourself, do it and enjoy it." - Marion Giles Take-aways: Try to make friends, wherever you go. Consider having an animal named after you: mine is a Wallaby. Find a wonderful place, like I did, to live the last years of your life.   Connect with Marion: Katy Coffey, Director of Life Enrichment kcoffey@plymouthplace.org 708-482-6647   Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Podcast, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or Spotify Please review our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

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Scholars Blaike Tevis, Devin Whitfield, + Jalen Givens interview Mrs. Tammy Williams. A passionate and results-driven personal growth consultant- Tammy has a degree from the School of Hard Knocks. She studies from the lessons life has thrown at her and used the experiences to grow tremendously in a positive way. Through the creation and execution of self-development programming focused on self wellness and leadership development, Tammy uses public speaking as a platform for change. She is the Executive Director of C.A.R.L. THE MOVEMENT, Inc. a personal development company, specializing in women’s empowerment, youth activation, and civic engagement. Listen to this great interview concerning the work she does in the Atlanta area.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites. Lori La Bey, host and founder of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio talks with Karen Parks the Founder & COO of Parks’ Place, along with Kaitlin Kelly the Director of Marketing and Life Enrichment.  Their goal is to shift the paradigm for memory care.  Karen's family has been deeply touched by dementia.  Her Mother and Grandmother dealt with the disease and her husband, Jerry, has been living with Alzheimer's disease for 19 years. Come and listen to what a family feels are needed in Memory Care and why and when their doors open. Contact Parks' Place         Website:  www.parksplacememorycare.com          Email:     Kaitlin.Kelly@cassialife.org  FaceBook:  www.facebook.com/parksplacememorycare               Phone:   763-710-8484                Address:   18040 Medina Road, Plymouth, MN   55446 For Dementia Resources & Tools          Initiatives & Projects

  Max Blanco Max Blanco came to the United States via El Salvador in April of 1988.  He arrived in Los Angeles, California and started working in the commercial building, structural remodeling, and earthquake reinforcement industry.In this industry Max laid the foundation for today by learning principles in the construction and remodeling industry. In 1990, wanting to gain more knowledge and experience, Max started working with the new construction industry.  Then in 1994 he start a new career in the roofing business, not only becoming an expert roofer of all types for himself but helping others to grow successful roofing companies throughout the United States as well.  Max has traveled the country performing commercial and residential roofing throughout the South and Midwest.  From over 22 years of his extensive learning, Max's experience goes way beyond standard roofing techniques and practices.  He is also very adept with the insurance claims process of wind, hurricane and hail. Rich Cavaness Since 1990, Rich has owned & operated an Insurance Agency, has been an evangelist, and a pastor.  In 2006 he joined forces with the Bible-based motivational company All Power Seminars in which he wrote (3) books, produced Living a No Limits Life seminar, and coached over 120 clients in the 12 month All Power Network personal development system.  From 2009-2010, he worked with Franklin Covey in Las Vegas helping Auto Dealers with recruiting and hiring sales reps, and was responsible for conducting training with the unique model that only Covey can provide. Rich moved to the DFW area in 2011, where he jumped back into the sales arena working with ProBuilders General Contractors.  From 2009 to present, Rich has been an volunteer trainer at the Life Enrichment weekend experience called The Road.  As a matter of fact, since August of 2012, Rich has been in a leadership role for The Road, a faith-based non-profit organization.  Rich and his wife Libia live in the Dallas area today, and Rich’s adult children live in Washington State.  With Rich’s insurance background, he is able to help ProBuilders customers navigate easily through the insurance claims process and deal with insurance companies on their behalf. 

Pam Atwood- Gerontologist and Executive Director of Colebrook Village at Hebron and Holly Marrero, Artist and Director of Life Enrichment at Colebrook Village.Subject: Activities for Seniors. Holly says there are many activities seniors can do even in the home. Doing arts and craft projects, activities using their hands to help maintain flexibility. Holly says activities give people a sense of accomplishment. Holly discussed fine motor skills, using one smaller muscles in their hands, fingers and wrists, she says especially for people with arthritis, it is important to keep the hands moving. Gross motor skills are using the largest muscles, such as in the legs, arms hands and torso. Those activities would involve walking, or seated exercises which can help keep people remain limber and help the cardiovascular system. Holly says having music or the television on while doing crafts can help seniors. Music is also a good memory trigger. Holly also recommends adult coloring books as a way for seniors to remain active and creative.

Aidan is the founder and director of FitRoots Academy, and has over 20 years' experience in martial arts, mind and body conditioning. Combining his multiple skills and qualifications in competitive Martial Arts, Philosophy, Biomechanics, Functional Strength Training, Nutrition, Psychology, and more. He coaches entrepreneurs and busy folks from both sides of the atlantic, helping them to transform their bodies and minds and achieve peak performance in all areas of life. As he says himself, through FitRoots' - he's on a mission is to Build Modern Warriors, create mavericks, and change makers in the world - and he seems to be doing a pretty good job of it so far. Tune in to grab some fighting fit wisdom!Episode Highlights:        Why pain can be a friend        How to embrace pain as a tool for growth        Reinventing yourself to overcome a dark period - "the dark night of the soul"        Why your internal aesthetics are as important as your external aesthetics        Why philosophy and art can enrich your existence        Why your external shape is intrinsically tied with your internal state        Why we fail to make good decisions        Lessons from Enter The Dragon!        The connection between verbal and physical self defence - and how to get better at it        Why your body language and the unspoken demeanor and behaviour conveys a lot to people around you        How rushing to fail may be better than rushing to succeed.         Learning to develop a healthy relationship with money / realising        How Creating opportunities to invest money in others can help transmute money        How taking a sacred ancient plant transformed Aidan's direction in life        Why sometimes surrendering to an alternative path can be a gateway to higher learning        Raising your sincerity - going from a "tourist" to a "citizen" mindset in areas of life - start asking better questions to break through those glass ceilings

Join host Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with Kathryne "Kate" Fassbender about being a Certified Life Slips Facilitator and working with seniors living in care communities. Kate discusses how she spends her time looking at how, through the arts, we can inspire, promote and support those seeking healing, validation, and community. She and Allison discuss how art, music, and theatre are great ways to stimulate conversations when working with those with memory loss. If you work with or have family members with dementia, you will not want to miss this Bluetiful...Celebrating Kindness Leaders podcast.

Join host Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with Kathryne "Kate" Fassbender about being a Certified Life Slips Facilitator and working with seniors living in care communities. Kate discusses how she spends her time looking at how, through the arts, we can inspire, promote and support those seeking healing, validation, and community. She and Allison discuss how art, music, and theatre are great ways to stimulate conversations when working with those with memory loss. If you work with or have family members with dementia, you will not want to miss this Bluetiful...Celebrating Kindness Leaders podcast.

Join host Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with Kathryne "Kate" Fassbender about being a Certified Life Slips Facilitator and working with seniors living in care communities. Kate discusses how she spends her time looking at how, through the arts, we can inspire, promote and support those seeking healing, validation, and community. She and Allison discuss how art, music, and theatre are great ways to stimulate conversations when working with those with memory loss. If you work with or have family members with dementia, you will not want to miss this Bluetiful...Celebrating Kindness Leaders podcast.

Elder Law Report: Karen Creech speaks about “The Center” Daycare Services For Adults. Low Cost. Many advantages for seniors and caregivers who need a day out! We Explore: 1. What is Adult Daycare? 2. Many Benefits? 3. How Do I Pay For It? ....and much more. . . . #theelderlawguy #vetbens #savingthefrm #caregivers #hometownheroes East Gaston Adult Day Center Gastonia Adult Day Center

Greg & Hayden review Chapter 3 and discuss the different types of long Term Care and some options to pay for long term care. #theelderlawguy #savingthefarm

Greg and Hayden discuss and summarize Chapter 1 of Greg's book, Saving the Farm. Stay tuned each week for a chapter-by-chapter review, Friday's at Noon. #SavingtheFarm #theelderlawguy

This week, a visitor from across the ditch. Blair Gilbert is the National Manager for Community and Life Enrichment at the Royal New Zealand Blind Foundation. The organisation has a strong history and is a well-known and prominent organisation within New Zealand.  Its focus is to support people in living their life on their own terms. Blair was part of a visiting team with an aim to discover what was taking place in Australia around blindness and low vision and to share information and knowledge with Australian sister organisations. He chats with us about what he has seen and the comparisons and similarities between New Zealand and Australia. Also on the program:  Leona Holloway is a representative on the International council of English braille. Leona is on the program to talk about a survey in regard to possible changes to braille. Scott Jacob from Vision Australia's advocacy team discusses last month's federal budget and what this means for people who are blind or have low vision.

Today we are lucky to have Cameron J. Camp, Ph.D., is a noted psychologist specializing in applied research in gerontology. He currently serves as Director of Research and Development for the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, and gives workshops on designing cognitive and behavioral interventions for dementia internationally.  Elizabeth Kaufman is a Regional Director of Life Enrichment with The Goodman Group. With a strong background in Recreation Therapy and Memory Care, Elizabeth currently works with Dr. Camp to bring Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle to several memory care communities. Contact Information For Cameron J. Camp, Ph.D. Director of Research and Development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia 440-829-4927?Cameron@cen4ard.com https://www.cen4ard.com Chandler Place contact: Megan Moriarty - 612-788-7321 Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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It's a beautiful day ladies and gents. And it's been an incredible week here at Your Life on Purpose. When I first launched this podcast, it wasn't only meant to be the audio book to the free guide I wrote called Your Life on Purpose. You all convinced me to keep this podcast going and I'm seriously grateful for that. Over 1000 people are tuning in each day and the listenership keeps growing. Quick note: It's really important to me that I share stories and tips that help empower your life and help you connect your dots. We all have a unique thread that ties our story together and this is our unique value to deliver to the world. With that said, if there's something I say that you want me to talk more about or you have something you think I should focus on, let me know. mark@yourlop.com @markwguay If you don't have your copy of Your Life on Purpose yet, get it over at yourlop.com So, it's Friday and that means we'll quickly go over the concepts shared this week. Before I do that, I have a Public Service Announcement: You see, I'm fortunate to get to meet a lot of incredible people and not a day goes by where I'm not amazed at what someone is creating or their desire to be the change they want to see in the world. There's this incredible spark in someone's eye when they've found their sweet spot and are die-hard passionate about their work. It's a beautiful thing. It's like the soul has been activated. But not everyone has found this yet. And that's okay. You see, here's the thing: there's a hero inside all of us. It's up to us to recognize it, shake hands/say hello and then choose to accept the mission. Five Tips for Friday to Help Tap into Your Inner Hero 1. Get out of Your Own Way As Jay Stolar showed us, so many times we just have to get out of our own way. It's so easy to talk our selves out of a great idea we have. Or, even worse, we allow ourselves to give in to beliefs that we're not good enough. That the people we admire are someone superhuman. When the truth is, the world was made up by people that were no smarter than us and we can change it. So, take a look at your actions and reactions and ask yourself, are you getting in your own way? Stop getting in your own way and let your inner hero out.  1. Self Limiting Beliefs Everything in the research books says that I should not be successful. I'm adopted. Was raised in a poor family with parents who didn't go college.  And had an alcoholic as a father.  From a very early age, I believed that if you put your mind to something, there's nothing that can stop you from achieving your goals. I know we've all heard that as a kid, but I really believed it. I needed to believe it to survive and thrive. But I still find myself with self-limiting beliefs. Like I need another college degree or that phD, or I need someone who I admire to recognize that my work is good. These beliefs are totally normal. And all the people you admire have them too. In fact, they more than likely have more self-limiting beliefs because the ladder they can fall from is a lot higher so-to-speak. 3. Living Authentically When I went to the book store the other day, I noticed that they no longer have a “self-help” section. It's now called “Personal Development” or “Life Enrichment” or something like that. That's because the term “self-help” has become taboo in our culture. I know whenever I went to the book store as a kid and went over to the self-help section, my friends would make fun of me because that's where people who are messed up would go to get fixed. Ughhh -- what a backwards way of thinking of it. That's where people go who want to better themselves. Seriously, if you want to achieve greatness you need to be open to help, you need to be vulnerable and identify your weaknesses. Every top-performer that I've interviewed asks for help and looks as help as an opportunity to get better. This is how you become limitless. 4. You Don't Need Permission Stop asking for permission. You don't need it. We're raised in a way that we grow up always having to ask for permission. It's gotten to the point where 16-18 year old students still need to ask to go to the bathroom during school And if you know behavior psychology, you know that this type of consistent behavior changes the connections in the brain. What this does to us as humans is that it wires us to ask for permission If we have to ask for permission to do the most basic of human processes like going to the bathroom, how can we expect people to become their own bosses as entrepreneurs or creatively solve problems that no one has ever solved before. It's impossible do something really innovative and extraordinary if you're waiting for someone to give you permission. Instead, give yourself permission to just focus on being YOU. This is your life on purpose. 5. Define What it Means to Be a Hero Define what it means to be a hero on your own terms. Instead of comparing your self to others who you think are heroic.  Consider, instead, to define what it means to be a hero.  For instance, I'm finding a lot of those I meet tend to compare themselves to and idolize a few celebrities who have made it big so-to-speak.   That's extremely toxic and doesn't do ourselves again good. You can't compare your week 1 to someone else's week 100.

On this edition of "The Community"… We’re having a conversation about baggage…whether it is emotional or financial; we owe it to ourselves and our families to “LET IT GO”! Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of St. Louis Community Credit Union with Shalia Ford, Community Volunteer. Shaila is also a faithful volunteer instructor at the life skills and financial education facility, the CU Excel Center. Part of her work involves empowering women (and men) to live better lives. In this episode: •What kinds of baggage are we faced with? ie Emotional, Unforgiveness and Financial. •Why is the idea of unloading baggage so important? •What are the Life Enrichment workshops that are available? •What are some steps that we can take to unload our baggage? •Understanding emotional wellness. •Steps to improve relationships. •The value of networking. •How to move life more toward balance. •Where can we go for more information about upcoming workshops/topics? Today we are talking about the importance of unloading baggage – whether emotional or financial is the key to personal empowerment. It starts with us.

On this edition of "The Community"… We're having a conversation about baggage…whether it is emotional or financial; we owe it to ourselves and our families to “LET IT GO”! Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of St. Louis Community Credit Union with Shalia Ford, Community Volunteer. Shaila is also a faithful volunteer instructor at the life skills and financial education facility, the CU Excel Center. Part of her work involves empowering women (and men) to live better lives. In this episode: •What kinds of baggage are we faced with? ie Emotional, Unforgiveness and Financial. •Why is the idea of unloading baggage so important? •What are the Life Enrichment workshops that are available? •What are some steps that we can take to unload our baggage? •Understanding emotional wellness. •Steps to improve relationships. •The value of networking. •How to move life more toward balance. •Where can we go for more information about upcoming workshops/topics? Today we are talking about the importance of unloading baggage – whether emotional or financial is the key to personal empowerment. It starts with us.

Having trouble dealing with the trials and disappointments in life? Tune in to The Conversation Cafe and learn how to deal with tragedy and overcome using positive reinforcements.  Our hosts Mahoghani Dawn and A. Raquel, will provide scholarly insight into life challenges, overcoming obstacles and maintaining a spirituality base.This is a live call in show for people, who want to dialogue, be entertained, educated and enlightened. Call in at (773) 897-3986. Remember…“where there's NO DIALOGUE, there's NO CONVERSATION!”The views, opinions and conclusions expressed on The Conversation Cafe are those of the guests and callers, and are not necessarily those of this show, its producers, hosts or any of its affiliate. If you have comments or suggestions about this program, contact us at theconvocafe@gmail.com.