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Travel Hacks for Dementia Caregivers: Unlock the Secrets to Stress-Free Adventures Ever dreamed of taking that family vacation, but worried about how to manage your loved one's dementia away from home? Traveling with dementia can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to mean the end of your adventures. Join us as we chat with travel expert Adriane Berg and uncover practical travel hacks specifically for dementia caregivers. We'll discuss: Planning strategies: Choosing dementia-friendly destinations and accommodations. Packing essentials: Must-have items for comfort and safety. On-the-go tips: Managing challenges during flights, car rides, and excursions. Communication techniques: Navigating potentially stressful situations with ease. Get ready to rediscover the joy of travel with your loved one! Use code agelesstraveler for a 50% Discount Speakout Communication: a 5 Minute Recipe to Move Touch and Inspire Anyone, Anywhere at Anytime Luxury Travel for Less eBook Our Guest: Adriane Berg Adriane Berg is the host of The Ageless Traveler podcast. She is a travel addict who has been to 110 countries and is passionate about helping others overcome barriers to travel. Adriane is also a United Nations representative from the International Federation on Aging and a member of the NGO Committee on Aging. The Ageless Traveler Your #1 Resource for Life Long Travel, a show dedicated to knocking down barriers to travel and providing resources and guidance for both armchair and active travelers. Adriane is author of the free eBook Caregiver's Travel Guide available free to all at https//caregiverstravelguide.com Ageless Travel Website Adriane Berg Website ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related episodes: Caregiver Founders: Building Resources for Support Caregiver Struggles – A Supportive Alzheimer's Novel ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Feeling overwhelmed? HelpTexts can be your pocket therapist. Going through a tough time? HelpTexts offers confidential support delivered straight to your phone via text message. Whether you're dealing with grief, caregiving stress, or just need a mental health boost, their expert-guided texts provide personalized tips and advice. Sign up for a year of support and get: Daily or twice-weekly texts tailored to your situation Actionable strategies to cope and move forward Support for those who care about you (optional) HelpTexts makes getting help easy and convenient. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve I've been focusing a lot on taking care of my brain health, & I've found this supplement called RELEVATE to be incredibly helpful. It provides me with 17 nutrients that support brain function & help keep me sharp. Since you're someone I care about, I wanted to share this discovery with you. You can order it with my code: FM15 & get 15% OFF your order. With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com Or learn more at Our Website

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, Simon Bowen explores transformative insights with Kim McDonnell, founder of Thankful and visionary social impact entrepreneur. From her roots in Mount Isa's outback to speaking at the United Nations, Kim shares powerful lessons about turning gratitude into action, creating authentic purpose-driven organizations, and catalyzing global change through interconnected solutions.Ready to unlock your leadership potential and drive real change? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method. Learn how to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and background 08:15 The power of thankfulness as action 15:23 Purpose beyond marketing 22:47 Interconnected global challenges 31:16 Long-term impact versus short-term gains 38:42 Future-proofing food systems 45:15 The journey from Mount Isa to global impactAbout Kim McDonnell Kim McDonnell is a visionary leader and innovative entrepreneur who has founded Thankful, an organization combining philanthropy and business to drive positive, sustainable, and scalable impact. With over 25 years of experience in the Australian advertising, digital, and data-driven marketing industry, Kim worked with international agencies including Leo Burnett and Publicis Worldwide before founding her award-winning agency CUBED Communications in 2005, which was later sold to Publicis Worldwide in 2014. After selling everything she owned and relocating to New York, Kim dedicated herself to creating global change through various initiatives, including Thankful for Farmers and the tech start-up Saveful. Her work spans multiple critical issues, including gender equality, climate change, food waste, food security, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Kim has spoken at the United Nations, served as a member of the Professional Business Council Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, and was an Honorary Adviser to the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development NY.Connect with KimWebsite: https://www.kimmcdonnell.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmcdonnell1/About Simon Bowen Simon has spent over two decades working with some of the most influential leaders across many complex industries and circumstances. His very clear finding is that thinking is valued less than doing in almost every situation in our modern world. However, Simon has conversely observed that the power and success of any business, project or organization will be in direct proportion to the level and quality of thinking of the people and the quality of the idea or ideas on which it is built. As such, Simon is leading the renaissance of thinking.Connect with SimonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/Get Simon Bowen's Personal Newsletter for Leaders, Thinkers, and Entrepreneurs!

CEO of the media platform, The Ageless Traveler, Adriane Berg illustrates the vast opportunities that evolve in the nexus of travel and longevity. About Adriane Through her groundbreaking media platform, The Ageless Traveler, Adriane empowers 60+ travelers to embark on transformative journeys filled with connection, discovery, and purpose. Adriane, age 75, has visited 121 countries and has been named a New York Times Age-Boom Fellow. Adriane is also the host/creator of the Mature Market award-winning podcast Generation Bold: The Fountain of Truth About Aging and the United Nations podcast On the Ground. Her recent publications include The Caregiver's Travel Guide and Luxury Travel for Less; both are offered free to all. Adriane's advocacy includes being a representative to the United Nations from the International Federation on Ageing, a Board Member of the UN's Global NGO Executive Committee, and a Member of the NGO Committee on Ageing, at the forefront of advocating for a treaty on the human rights of older people, a crucial endeavor in today's aging population. Key Takeaways As you age, travel supports your health, gives you initiative, and opens the door to new friendships, all of which are critical to wholistic wellness and longevity. Travel encourages you to stay current with technology, which can curb isolation through new modes of communication, such as WhatsApp and FaceTime. Almost all fear of solo travel comes from someone else. People will project their own fears onto you if you embark on a solo journey. Don't internalize other people's fears. Solo travel” is never truly “solo. The travel community is vast, and the minute you're out there – you're going to make a friend. Additional Links World Tourism Network

Yvonne earned a Master of Arts degree at New School University and a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Puerto Rico. Yvonne completed the Women's Leadership Institute certificate program at the Hartford Seminary and Education for Ministry (EfM) from the School of Theology, The University of the South. A passionate advocate against domestic violence and sexual assault, Yvonne is a member of the Task Force on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse in the Episcopal Diocese of New York, where she brings years of experience and a deep commitment to this important social issue. Her work for over 25 years as a financial consultant and extensive technical knowledge of employee benefit plans have also informed her understanding of domestic violence as an economic issue affecting women's financial status and ability to plan for a secure future. Yvonne's commitment to empowerment extends beyond financial literacy, as she educates women on the importance of recognizing and addressing abusive relationships.  Yvonne grew up in the church and began reading in church as a very young girl at her great-grandmother's annual birthday church service. Yvonne was first elected to the vestry as a teenager and has held various positions in her parish, Holy Trinity in Manhattan, on various boards, including the Church Pension Group and the American College of Financial Services, VP on the Board of Trustees of The Church Club of New York. She served as a Trustee of The Cathedral School of Saint John the Divine and the Board of Directors of the Society of Financial Service Professionals and a member of the board of the Diocesan Episcopal Church Women and the Diocesan Council. Yvonne was elected Lay Representative to the Province II Council in April 2018. Appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Advisory Council of the Anglican Communion Office at the United Nations, Yvonne has attended UN meetings, eg: the Financing for Development Forum in Doha, Qatar and currently promoting sustainable development, in representing the Africa Development Interchange Network. Yvonne is a member of the Executive Committee of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women. She is active in other NGOs and was the co-chair of the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY. She is active in New York City for CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women) Act working closely with the Commission on Gender to end all forms of discrimination against women. In the Episcopal Diocese of New York, Yvonne is a member of the Standing Committee, the Task Force Against Human Trafficking, and the Task Force on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse. As chair of the Diocese's Companion Diocese Committee and later the Global Mission Commission's chair, Yvonne fostered international mission outreach connections in congregations. She has traveled internationally, especially in Africa and India, to strengthen bonds among congregations and help develop anti-poverty programs. Yvonne was awarded the Society of Financial Service Professionals' Paul S. Mills Scholarship, recognizing her lifelong commitment to education, voluntarism and ethics. The Council of the City of Philadelphia honored and recognized Yvonne with a Citation, dated May 9, 2018, “for her commitment to the advancement of women and girls in the United States and abroad.” Follow her at: https://yvonneoneal.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ozzie-stewart/support

Join Julia and Yubo for inspirational stories from younger female founders building technology-based solutions that enhance access and inclusion and an open Q&A discussion. Mariella Satow, founder of SignUp - Overlay Sign language on streaming platforms Katerina Semida Manoff, founder of ENGin - Rebuilding Ukraine Through 1-1 connections Julia Newell, founder of Hear You Know Me - EL training to unleash disability success Ivy Wu and Emma Tao, founders of Lumiere Arts - Collaborative digital art creation Shared at NGO Committee on Status of Women (CSW) United Nations Forum 67

News Elder Holland's Health (he won't speak at SUU graduation) $6.2 million was donated to charity in the giving machines this past December. The World Report showed a woman living in rural Moldova who was gifted a pig. The world's largest annual outdoor Easter Pageant is happening in Mesa Arizona right now. A local news reporter said, “We need spaces where we feel welcome just as a fellow human being. Again, I know next to nothing about the LDS church or Muslims or evangelicals or the many other Christian denominations. But I do know that our society is being ripped apart in the name of our faith values and our view of the world. This isn't about any church after all. It's about a moment. It's about the experience of just being with one another. We need more of that – a lot more.” The Church Audit report in General Conference sounded pretty much the same as it always does… that the church followed appropriate accounting procedures. But, we know that there was a large settlement recently focused on some of the church's accounting procedures. Does the fact that this was not mentioned in Conference say anything about how much people should trust these statements? Melissa The church announced 15 new temples in General Conference. You correctly predicted San Jose, and I correctly predicted none in Utah or Idaho. Are there any locations on the list that seem particularly significant? The statistical report is a rare opportunity to see how the church is doing compared to previous years. The Deseret News put out a comparison table. It looks like there is growth of about 1% in most categories, but children of record baptisms are down slightly. Convert baptisms are up 26%. What does this mean? Sister Ana Maria Bonny Hernandez has recently been called as the new representative of the Church to the NGO Committee on the Status of Women in Geneva, Switzerland. Ana Bonny, who is a native from Spain, is the first European member of the Church to hold this assignment. The Committee on the Status of Women group promotes gender equality and the empowerment and defense of the rights of women and girls across the globe. NGO CSW Geneva comprises representatives from some 40 UN-accredited nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) who have consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The Church is one of those organizations, through Latter-day Saints Charities. On the topic of gender equality, how strange that only two sisters were asked to speak even though the YW General Presidency was released. It is taking a long time to find jurors in the Lori Vallow Daybell case. I'm shocked at the number of people who have heard nothing about the case. Side note: Should this case be considered “Mormon News”? Mosty national stories call her a member of a Doomsday Cult. Do we really want to tell them that our church is somehow associated with THAT? Isn't this more a fringe movement or an off-shoot of the church like FLDS? Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal Some family members will be allowed to attend the Lori Vallow Daybell trial April 6 is a really important day in church history. (Maybe do this in big deal, little deal, no deal) A King from Ghana attended General Conference. More about him is in this article (2nd to last paragraph), wikipedia doesn't have much more about him. Is this significant? (Maybe do this in big deal, little deal, no deal) The church gives more to unhoused Utahn's than you think Glenn Beck Good Friday nationwide fast Famous Mormon-Adjacent Individuals (Which former Mouseketeer was raised LDS?) Justin Timberlake Ryan Gosling Brittney Spears Mormons Doing Goodly A woman died after saving her friend's life while climbing a frozen waterfall (Raven Falls) in Duchesne. Author Brandon Sanderson responds kindly to smear This Week in Mormon History 90 Years ago. J. Reuben Clark Jr.

Being raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, women are taught that they are beloved daughters of heavenly parents. This truth has helped Sister Carol F. McConkie, a former member of the Young Women general presidency, share the gospel around the world. Now as the vice president of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women, in Geneva, Switzerland, Sister McConkie is serving and empowering women and girls worldwide as she advocates for human rights, education and self-reliance. Sister McConkie joins this episode of the Church News podcast to speak about the NGO committee and her new calling to lead, with her husband Oscar W. McConkie III, the Church's Salt Lake Inner City Service Mission.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever wondered who you really are, why you're here, and what you could do to make a difference in the world, then do have the discover your greatness and change the world show for you.   Today we're joined by Audrey Kitagawa, JD, the current chair of the UN Task Force and the Programmatic Areas Standing Committee of the Parliament of the World's Religions, the United Nations Representative for the United Religions Initiative, and Chair Emerita of the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns.   We talk all about discovering our own spirituality and greatness, and how we can make a true difference in our own lives, and the entire world.     Key Points Discussed:  What we can do to discover/re-discover our true divine nature Floating on the ceiling incident in Elementary school The cry baby who became a lawyer and the experience that transformed her from within Who was she referring to, who are the two masters that you were serving? The wind of the divine and how it knocked her diploma off the wall Being open and receptive to whatever direction the divine will dictates The possibility of making a bad decision while on a sacred journey The art of being able to have the acuity to be able to change with life experiences so we don't become rigidified The healing power of humor and going to the upper room What does it mean to work with the light? Cultivating the inner essence within us that is deeply connected to the divine The importance of love versus the importance of forgiveness (and self-forgiveness) How important is compassion today and what have you learned from working with children in armed conflict? What's wrong with the words “Just a kid”? Is there a way to make a conscious choice to view the world in a different way? We are perfect children of God, immortal, eternal, and already in God's light   Visit: https://www.lightofawareness.org/   To find out more visit: https://amzn.to/3qULECz - Order Michael Sandler's book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" www.automaticwriting.com  https://inspirenationshow.com/ ……. Follow Michael and Jessica's exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to https://www.patreon.com/inspirenation   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: https://inspirenationshow.com/   We've got NEW Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/inspire-nation-store   Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspireNationLive/   Find us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirenationshow 

In this episode of SI Voices, host Sue Riney speaks to SI United Nations Representative and Vice-Chair of NGO Committee on Ageing, Frances Zainoeddin. They talk about how older women are often discriminated against in society and in policy, and offer a way forward where women of all ages are included in the fight for gender equality. Check out Frances' article discussing Older Women on the Road to Equality here: https://www.soroptimistinternational.org/older-women-on-the-si-road-to-equality/ 

Jonathan Granoff – From Homeland Insecurity to Heartland SecurityShifting to A Global Culture of PeaceAired Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM ESTInterview with Attorney, Author and Documentarian Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute“If war is a necessary evil, it’s time to establish peace as a necessary good.” — Swami BeyondanandaIt is sadly true and truly sad. What has come to be known as globalism can also be called gobble-ism, as it has become a way for those with way too much money and way too much power to gobble up our planetary resources, and keep the world’s population armed against one another. To keep this system in place, there is a system of “impropaganda” perpetuated by a media controlled by a few corporate players. In other words, globalization = gobble-ization = Goebbelization.Fortunately, there is an awakening – an upwising – by those who see a new kind of global engagement that comes from bottom up awareness instead of top-down imposition.Our guest this week, Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute, is truly a voice in the bewilderness, who recognizes that our current way of pursuing “security” is both obsolete and obsolethal. Instead of promoting endless growth – that is, extraction of nonrenewable resources – and preserving peace by preparing for war, we need to encourage the cooperation necessary for sustainable living and development. I know, I know. He is proposing a sane world. He must be crazy.My sense is that he is calling forth a “sane asylum” where we find and cultivate the sane and sacred center that represents our true human potential.Jonathan Granoff is an attorney, author and international advocate emphasizing the legal and ethical dimensions of human development and security, with a specific focus on advancing the rule of law to address international security and the threats posed by nuclear weapons. He serves on numerous governing and advisory boards including: Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, Fortune Forum, Jane Goodall Institute, the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, and Middle Powers Initiative. He is a recipient of the Rutgers University School of Law’s Arthur E. Armitage Distinguished Alumni Award and a 2014 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.Writes Jonathan in a recent piece: “The planet can be understood as one integrated living system. Humanity can be understood as one species in a web of life. We require a new set of ideas in accord with this understanding.”If you’d like to find ways to turn this ideal into the real deal, please join us this Tuesday, March 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.To find out more about Jonathan Granoff and the Global Security Institute, please go here: https://gsinstitute.org/Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/#JonathanGranoff #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki

Bandana Rana (Women Rights Activist)Bandana Rana is one of the leading advocates of the women’s movement in Nepal and the world. She is the highest-ranking Nepali woman to lead the UN’s world women committee. She has been promoting women’s rights, gender equity and equality through organizations and networks she founded and led. She has worked from grassroots to national, regional and global levels in programmes for combating gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls. She has led advocacy programmes linking United Nations frameworks provided by the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPA). As a broadcast journalist, she has led communication and media programming for addressing gender stereotypes and changing mindsets. She is the former Chair of the National Women’s Commission Nepal (NWCN). She is the Vice-Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Committee (UNCEDAWC). She is the recipient of the 2016 Woman of Distinction Award conferred by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women, New York (NGO CSW/ NY) for her dedicated work and contribution to gender equality globally. She was a member of the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Group for the Global Study on the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and a member of UN-Women’s Global Civil Society Advisory Group from 2012 to 2015. Recently, she has been re-elected to the CEDAW Committee for the second term (2021-2024).live athttps://www.facebook.com/thedeepeshshowhttps://www.youtube.com/thedeepeshshowhttp://www.twitter.com/thedeepeshshowPodcastswww.thedeepeshshow.com#BandanaRana #TheDeepeshShow #NepaliPodcast #aeglobal #giftmandu #liveinterview

Bani is the Principal representative of the Baha'i International Community to the UN and a spokesperson for the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities. “The prosperity of every individual, every family, every people [should] be sought in the well-being of the entire human race.” —BAHA’I WRITINGS Bani Dugal is the Principal Representative of the Baha'i International Community to the UN. As part of the community of international NGOs at the UN since 1994, she is currently serving on the Steering Committee of the NGO Working Group on the Security Council. She has served as President of the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, as co-facilitator of the NGO Working Group on UN Access, co-facilitator of the GEAR campaign (Gender Equality Architecture Reform), Chair of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and Chair of the Global Forum of the NGO Committee on UNICEF and member of the Steering Committee of the NGO Committee on UNICEF’s Working Group on Girls, Convenor of the NGO Committee on UNIFEM and Convenor of the Advocates for African Food Security. To find out more about the Interfaith Alliance For Safer Communities visit Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/julian-guderley/support

Dr Cynthia Stuen is the Main Representative to the United Nations on behalf of the IFA. She is currently the Chair of the NGO Committee on Ageing (New York), having served as vice chair from 2015-2019. She was co-chair of the International Day of Older Persons 2015 event at the UN, and also covers the issues of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women. Dr Stuen is a Past Chair of the American Society on Aging (ASA), the largest organization of professionals in the field of ageing in the US. She is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and also the NY Academy of Medicine. She is a past chair of the State Society on Aging of New York. Her entire professional career has been in the field of ageing. Dr Stuen chaired the NASW Specialty Practice on Aging 2003-2005 and recently served on the NASW Task Force to develop practice guidelines for caregivers of older adults.

Dr Cynthia Stuen is the Main Representative to the United Nations on behalf of the IFA. She is currently the Chair of the NGO Committee on Ageing (New York), having served as vice chair from 2015-2019. She was co-chair of the International Day of Older Persons 2015 event at the UN, and also covers the issues of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women.Dr Stuen is a Past Chair of the American Society on Aging (ASA), the largest organization of professionals in the field of ageing in the US. She is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and also the NY Academy of Medicine. She is a past chair of the State Society on Aging of New York. Her entire professional career has been in the field of ageing. Dr Stuen chaired the NASW Specialty Practice on Aging 2003-2005 and recently served on the NASW Task Force to develop practice guidelines for caregivers of older adults.

Dr Cynthia Stuen is the Main Representative to the United Nations on behalf of the IFA. She is currently the Chair of the NGO Committee on Ageing (New York), having served as vice chair from 2015-2019. She was co-chair of the International Day of Older Persons 2015 event at the UN, and also covers the issues of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women.Dr Stuen is a Past Chair of the American Society on Aging (ASA), the largest organization of professionals in the field of ageing in the US. She is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and also the NY Academy of Medicine. She is a past chair of the State Society on Aging of New York. Her entire professional career has been in the field of ageing. Dr Stuen chaired the NASW Specialty Practice on Aging 2003-2005 and recently served on the NASW Task Force to develop practice guidelines for caregivers of older adults.

Dr Cynthia Stuen is the Main Representative to the United Nations on behalf of the IFA. She is currently the Chair of the NGO Committee on Ageing (New York), having served as vice chair from 2015-2019. She was co-chair of the International Day of Older Persons 2015 event at the UN, and also covers the issues of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women. Dr Stuen is a Past Chair of the American Society on Aging (ASA), the largest organization of professionals in the field of ageing in the US. She is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and also the NY Academy of Medicine. She is a past chair of the State Society on Aging of New York. Her entire professional career has been in the field of ageing. Dr Stuen chaired the NASW Specialty Practice on Aging 2003-2005 and recently served on the NASW Task Force to develop practice guidelines for caregivers of older adults.

Bani Dugal is the Principal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community to the United Nations. She is the Vice President of the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, past Chair of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women, past Chair of the Global Forum on UNICEF.   More from Religica at religica.org   Facebook: www.facebook.com/Religica.org/   Twitter: twitter.com/religica   YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuwufds6gAu2u6xmm8SBuw   Soundcloud: @user-religica   Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3CZwIO4uGP1…mwTkuTQC2rgdGObQ   iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/relig…d1448005061?mt=2   Religica is a comprehensive online platform at the axis of religion and society that provides non-sectarian, coherent, integrated and accessible awareness about the role of religion in society, with a focus on strengthening local communities.

If you've ever wondered who you really are, why you're here, and what you could do to make a difference in the world, then do have the discover your greatness and change the world show for you.   Today I'll be talking with Audrey Kitagawa, JD, the current chair of the UN Task Force and the Programmatic Areas Standing Committee of the Parliament of the World's Religions, the United Nations Representative for the United Religions Initiative, and Chair Emerita of the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns.   And that's just what I want to talk with her about today, about discovering our own spirituality and greatness, and how we can make a true difference in our own lives, and the entire world.     Key Points Discussed:  What we can do to discover/re-discover our true divine nature (03:30) Floating on the ceiling incident in Elementary school (04:30) The cry baby who became a lawyer and the experience that transformed her from within (06:00) Who was she referring to, who are the two masters that you were serving? (13:04) The wind of the divine and how it knocked her diploma off the wall (15:38) Being open and receptive to whatever direction the divine will dictates (20:40) The possibility of making a bad decision while on a sacred journey (25:12 ) The art of being able to have the acuity to be able to change with life experiences so we don't become rigidified (27:38) The healing power of humor and going to the upper room (30:20) What does it mean to work with the light? (34:43) Cultivating the inner essence within us that is deeply connected to the divine (36:55) The importance of love versus the importance of forgivessness (and self forgiveness) (40:14) How important is compassion today and what have you learned from working with children in armed conflict? (44:45) What's wrong with the words “Just a kid”? (49:11) Is there a way to make a conscious choice to view the world in a different way? (53:03) We are perfect children of God, immortal, eternal, and already in God's light (58:26)   Additional Resources: www.LightOfAwareness.org/   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

Aired Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 5:00 PM ESTHeartland Security and a NEWER World Order – The International Rule of Law and the “Eisenhower Moment”An Interview with Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute“If war is a ‘necessary evil’ why not establish peace as a necessary good?” — Swami BeyondanandaGlobalism.Over the past two decades, the word has devolved from the ideal of a “Spaceship Earth” where the peoples of the world transcend national borders to work and act for the common good of all, to a nefarious totalitarian “new world order” imposed by the ruling elite.Indeed, the neo-conservatism of the Bush-Cheney years, and the neo-liberalism of Obama and the Clintons certainly seem to have institutionalized corporatism as our planetary ruler. Playing on the understandable mistrust of the corporate state, Donald Trump vowed to liberate America from non-beneficial agreements globally, and “drain the swamp” at home.Drain the swamp he has, and now the liberated alligators are everywhere.Meanwhile, Trump’s National (In)Security Advisor, John Bolton has taken on the task of abrogating the Iran Nuclear Treaty and setting us on a path toward war.Our guest this week Jonathan Granoff is an attorney, author and international advocate emphasizing the legal and ethical dimensions of human development and security, with a specific focus on advancing the rule of law to address international security and the threats posed by nuclear weapons. He serves on numerous governing and advisory boards including: Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, Fortune Forum, Jane Goodall Institute, the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, and Middle Powers Initiative. He is a recipient of the Rutgers University School of Law’s Arthur E. Armitage Distinguished Alumni Award and a 2014 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.His most recent article (http://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/386913-trump-us-dont-have-the-legal-right-to-violate-iran-nuclear-deal#) is about the illegality of our withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal.Our conversation will be about how to take the word “globalism” back, and take the cause of global peace forward. Many years ago, Dwight D. Eisenhower famously said, “I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.”Have we finally reached that “Eisenhower moment” where the truth of unity will overgrow the illusion of separation, and where we can evolve past tribalism to recognize ourselves as cells in a super-organism called “humankind”? And … how can what our colleague Caroline Casey calls “the sane and reverent” among us create a spiritual firewall to overgrow Trumpism AND the corporate state?Tune in this Tuesday, July 31st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET as we discuss how we can collectively “go sane” : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/How you can support Wiki PolitikiIf you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/ Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!

My guest today is Bani Dugal. Ms. Dugal is the Principal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community to the UN. As part of the community of international NGOs at the UN since 1994, she is currently the Vice Chairperson of the NGO Working Group on Security Council. She has served as President of the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, as co-facilitator of the NGO Working Group on UN Access, co-facilitator of the GEAR campaign (Gender Equality Architecture Reform), Chair of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and Chair of the Global Forum of the NGO Committee on UNICEF and member of the Steering Committee of the NGO Committee on UNICEF’s Working Group on Girls, Convenor of the NGO Committee on UNIFEM and Convenor of the Advocates for African Food Security. Prior to relocating to the U.S. in 1988, she practiced law before the Supreme Court of India. In this conversation, we discuss Ms. Dugal's incredible upbringing in India, her transition to the Bahá’í faith, and her meditations on a united and peaceful world.  

This week on Talk Nation Radio: U.S. and North Korean relations. We're joined by Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute. Granoff is an international lawyer and former professor of international law, and serves as a Senior Advisor and Special Representative to the United Nations for the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. He is the Chair of the Task Force on Nuclear Nonproliferation of the International Law Section of the American Bar Association, and Ambassador for Peace and Security of the Parliament of the World's Religions. He serves on numerous advisory and governing boards such as the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security at the UN, Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, Middle Powers Initiative, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, and the Jane Goodall Institute. He is a Fellow in the World Academy of Arts and Science and recipient of numerous awards such as the Arthur E. Armitage, Sr. Distinguished Alumni Award of Rutgers University School of Law.

On 29 June 2015, PHAP hosted a live online briefing and consultation event on the topic of “Migrants in Crisis." Supporting the World Humanitarian Summit consultations, the event is organized in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the NGO Committee on Migration.In crisis situations around the world, we need to more effectively prepare for and respond to the particular circumstances of migrants affected by or trapped in crises – leveraging their resourcefulness and networks while preserving their rights. The World Humanitarian Summit consultation process and associated initiatives provide a timely and inclusive platform to understand and address this phenomenon in a holistic manner. This event aims to stimulate discussion, raise awareness, and provide an impetus for action in this area.This event featured presentations by IOM’s Director of Operations and Emergencies, Mr. Mohammed Abdiker, and the International Catholic Migration Commission’s (ICMC) Head of Policy, Mr. John Bingham, addressing how the World Humanitarian Summit must give due consideration to the plight of migrants caught in crisis situations, and commit to the meaningful inclusion of migrants into the humanitarian architecture. The event was moderated by Ms. Angharad Laing, Executive Director of the International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection.Read more at https://phap.org/WHS-29Jun2015

On 29 June 2015, PHAP hosted a live online briefing and consultation event on the topic of “Migrants in Crisis." Supporting the World Humanitarian Summit consultations, the event is organized in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the NGO Committee on Migration.In crisis situations around the world, we need to more effectively prepare for and respond to the particular circumstances of migrants affected by or trapped in crises – leveraging their resourcefulness and networks while preserving their rights. The World Humanitarian Summit consultation process and associated initiatives provide a timely and inclusive platform to understand and address this phenomenon in a holistic manner. This event aims to stimulate discussion, raise awareness, and provide an impetus for action in this area.This event featured presentations by IOM’s Director of Operations and Emergencies, Mr. Mohammed Abdiker, and the International Catholic Migration Commission’s (ICMC) Head of Policy, Mr. John Bingham, addressing how the World Humanitarian Summit must give due consideration to the plight of migrants caught in crisis situations, and commit to the meaningful inclusion of migrants into the humanitarian architecture. The event was moderated by Ms. Angharad Laing, Executive Director of the International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection.Read more at https://phap.org/WHS-29Jun2015

Michael De Dora is director of the Center for Inquiry’s Office of Public Policy and he’s also CFI’s representative to the United Nations. He’s currently the president of the UN’s NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief. I spoke with him about what we can do about the bloggers currently under attack in Bangladesh, whether our government is doing anything to protect atheists overseas, and what his conversations are like with the Saudi Arabian representatives at the United Nations.

Sister Jenna welcomes Rev. Deborah Moldow to the America Meditating Radio Show.  Rev. Deborah Moldow is an interfaith minister who is committed to assisting in the transformation of human consciousness that will lead to a culture of peace. She contributes to this global awakening through her ministry, international peace efforts, interfaith work, speaking, writing and singing. Serving as the Representative to the United Nations of the World Peace Prayer Society, Rev. Deborah promotes the universal prayer "May Peace Prevail on Earth," and she has led Peace Pole dedications and World Peace Flag Ceremonies at the United Nations and around the world. She is a Co-Chair of the International Day of Peace NGO Committee at the UN and Facilitator of the United Religions Initiative at the UN cooperation circle. In 2009, she was a recipient of the Spirit of the United Nations Award, presented by the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns. Rev. Deborah is also Co-Director of the Evolutionary Leaders circle and is the founder and president of the Garden of Light, a non-profit website that offers a gathering place for those aligned with the emerging global spirituality. Visit www.gardenoflight.org. Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  

Rev. Deborah Moldow is an interfaith minister who is committed to assisting in the transformation of human consciousness that will lead to a culture of peace. She contributes to this global awakening through her ministry, international peace efforts, interfaith work, speaking, writing and singing. Serving as the Representative to the United Nations of the World Peace Prayer Society, Rev. Deborah promotes the universal prayer "May Peace Prevail on Earth," and she has led Peace Pole dedications and World Peace Flag Ceremonies at the United Nations and around the world. She is a Co-Chair of the International Day of Peace NGO Committee at the UN and Facilitator of the United Religions Initiative at the UN cooperation circle. In 2009, she was a recipient of the Spirit of the United Nations Award, presented by the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns. Rev. Deborah is also Co-Director of the Evolutionary Leaders circle and is the founder and president of the Garden of Light, a non-profit website that offers a gathering place for those aligned with the emerging global spirituality. Visit www.gardenoflight.org. Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.

This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Food and human rights are not often placed together in the same dialogue, however, Article 25 of the Declaration states: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food…” One concept that originates from the idea of a “right to food” is that of food sovereignty; whereby people have the right to determine what foods are available to them. The right to food and food sovereignty are undermined every day both here and abroad. The recent spike in the global food crisis is a clear indicator of this. Looking at food through a human rights lens was the subject of a dialogue that took place on August 29, 2008 at the United Nations in New York City. Titled “The Human Right to Food and the Global Food Crisis”, the event was sponsored by The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Department of Public Information, the NGO Committee on Human Rights and the Permanent Missions of Cuba and Malawi. Voices Olivier De Schutter, Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Flavio Valente, Secretary General, FIAN International (Rome, Italy) – FIAN (FoodFirst Information Action Network), is an international human rights organization that for more than 20 years has advocated for the realization of the right to food. FIAN is represented in over 50 countries and has consultative status to the United Nations. Their headquarters are in Heidelberg, Germany. Joia Mukharjee, Policy Director, Partners in Health (Boston, MA) – PIH was founded in 1987 to deliver health care to the residents of the mountainous Central Plateau of Haiti. In the 20 years since then, they have expanded into many more sites in the country and have launched initiatives in Peru, Lesotho, Russia, Rwanda, Guatemala and Malawi. Karen Hansen-Kuhn, Policy Director, ActionAID USA (Washington D.C.) – ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency whose aim is to fight poverty worldwide. Formed in 1972, they have helped over 13 million of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged people in 42 countries. The International headquarters are in Johannesburg South Africa. Sanjay Reddy, Assistant Professor of Economics, Barnard College at Columbia University (New York, NY) – Reddy also teaches in the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, where he teaches courses on world poverty and on development economics.