Best Cursed Cafe Podcasts (2024)

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Can You Hear Me Now? Examining the Relationship of Hearing Loss to Dementia 50:39

2h ago50:39

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What is the relationship between hearing loss - the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults - and risk of cognitive impairment and dementia? We dig into the research in this episode: https://bit.ly/4eUuQ7N Age-related hearing loss – which is the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults – has been shown to be assoc…

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How Will Leading Causes of Death Change in the Future? 38:30

5d ago38:30

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Learn how future causes of death may be different for our children and grandchildren Death causes have changed drastically since the 1800’s; how will they change 50 to 100 years from now? Listen to learn the most likely causes of death in the future and why. In This Episode: In the first segment Charlie explores a new source of protein and has our …

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ELIANA IS HERE! | EP 16 | GEN Z CAFE 1:03:50

13d ago1:03:50

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down with their good friend Eliana, a professional Greek director who directed the short film "The face of Many" in our program and they talk about her journey getting there and much more!Follow Eliana at:https://www.instagram.com/eliana_sk?igsh=MXZ5c3ZhNGwyeGgzdg==Follow Adnan at:https://www.in…

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How to Comfort Someone When They're Feeling Sad 25:39

12d ago25:39

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Learn why it's important to just to "reach out and touch somebody's hand," and tips to make this world a better place, because you can! Meh is a Yiddish word that has been adopted into English that expresses apathy or indifference. In the first half Charlie shares a resource to take your own emotional temperature along with changes to consider to m…

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Episode 150: Little Monsters (1989) 1:15:28

15d ago1:15:28

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This ain't your kids' monsters scaring people in their bedrooms movie! This is the one for the elder millennials who were traumatized or seduced by the dark horrors of a movie that is, for all intents and purposes, Night Breed Babies. Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Rick Ducommun, Frank Whaley, and Devin Ratray put together a pretty impres…

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Why is Appropriate and Safe Pain Management Important? with Patrick Coyne 31:43

19d ago31:43

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Learn how your healthcare team ensures your safety while helping you meet your treatment goals in our final interview with an international expert on pain management. This week is part three of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this interview is the importance of a…

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How Being In Pain Hurts You More than You Think 32:55

1M ago32:55

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If we delay effective pain management, does it do any harm? Learn the truth from our guest Patrick Coyne This week is part two of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this interview is about the harmful effects of being in pain and also the unexpected benefits when pa…

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What are the Barriers to Pain Management at the End of Life? 32:22

1M ago32:22

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World-renowned expert Patrick Coyne joins us for our three-part series on pain management Not being in pain is fundamental to having a good quality of life, and this is especially true at the end of life. Effective and compassionate management of pain may reduce complicated grief for loved ones witnessing the death. Successful pain management also …

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TALA ALHARBI IS HERE! | EP 15 | GEN Z CAFE 1:02:49

1M ago1:02:49

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down with their good friend Tala Alharbi, a professional Saudi director who directed the short film "When Red Blooms" on Netflix and they talk about her journey getting there and much more!Follow Tala at:https://www.instagram.com/talasrecords?igsh=MW5tcW8yZDRtaWwzMA==Follow Adnan at:https://www.…

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Ovarian Cancer: Recognize the Signs and Learn What You Need to Know to Get a Faster Diagnosis 43:13

2M ago43:13

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Ovarian Cancer is one of the most common gynecologic cancers, but 49% of women are diagnosed after it has already spread to distant sites. This is because many of the warning signs can be dismissed as a bowel disease or part of aging. Learn how to get a diagnosis sooner by recognizing symptoms and advocating for yourself when something seems very o…

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SALMAN ALABOUDI IS HERE! | EP 14 | GEN Z CAFE 1:12:28

2M ago1:12:28

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down with Salman Alaboudi, a professional Saudi actor who starred in the short film "Taqtaqa" and they talk his career and much more!Follow Salman at:https://www.instagram.com/salmanaboudi?igsh=MWluaTdtMWJmMTZrbw==https://www.tiktok.com/@salmanaboudi?_t=8mLpwu29Tyj&_r=1Follow Adnan at:https://ww…

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How to Discuss Hospice Care with a Hesitant Family Member 39:06

2M ago39:06

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Compelling Reasons to Give Hospice a Try – and Why it’s Not “Giving Up” on Life When a family knows that a dying person needs hospice care but they are hesitant or resistant, it can be a challenging situation. This week we talk about the things to consider and discuss with the person facing the end of life. Remember that each family’s situation is …

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Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a Curse 37:17

2M ago37:17

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Mother’s Day can trigger complex emotions no matter what kind of relationship existed. Today we talk about how the loss of a mother can affect us, and how we can grow through it. In This Episode: 02:58 – Recipe of the Week: Ex-Girlfriend’s Mom’s Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo) 03:56 – An Obituary to Remember: Lois Ann Harry 09:17 – The Physiology Behi…

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REEM SAFIYAH IS HERE! | EP 13 | GEN Z CAFE 59:59

2M ago59:59

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down with Reem Safiyah, a professional Saudi actress and they talk about how her career started and muhc more!Follow Reem at:https://www.instagram.com/remqr?igsh=MWZqbXp0NGsxazh2Zg==https://www.tiktok.com/@remqr?_t=8lzveRKTOkL&_r=1Follow Adnan at:https://www.instagram.com/adaniino3?igsh=eDhyczJt…

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Why is the Death of a Sibling Different than Other Relationship Deaths? 41:13

2M ago41:13

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The death of your sibling may receive little social acknowledgement, but the can affect you in many ways. Learn why it can have a profound and unique impact. This podcast is dedicated to Russell, the baby brother of Robert. In this Episode: 00:00 – Intro and Dedication 04:33 – Recipe of the Week: Two Brothers’ Chocolate Gobs 07:20 – Our Construct o…

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Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It 49:53

2M ago49:53

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Inflammation can be a killer – how do we combat it? Together, diseases related to chronic inflammation account for 50% of deaths worldwide. The relation among obesity, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome is an interrelated mesh that can lead to an early death if we do not learn how to manage chronic inflammation. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Spons…

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LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE A MANUAL CAR TOGETHER! | EP 12 | Gen Z Cafe 58:02

2M ago58:02

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down to discuss their trip to Marseille, how they learned to drive a manual car in 20 mins, what Eid in Saudi Arabia was like and much more!Follow Adnan here:https://www.instagram.com/adaniino3?igsh=eDhyczJtbWhob2w3&utm_source=qrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@adaniino?_t=8llOxkFDKwj&_r=1Follow Hussain …

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Grief Groceries - Care Packages for the Bereaved 34:39

3M ago34:39

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Grief groceries are a meaningful and practical way to extend support to those navigating the challenging path of grief. The next time a loved one is going through a difficult time, skip the “let me know what I can do” offer and drop off grief groceries instead. Provide comfort and emotional support that is needed with a simple, yet meaningful and p…

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Deaths by Firearm Violence: How Attention to Safety Can Make a Big Difference 27:47

3M ago27:47

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In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teens in the United States, overtaking motor vehicle accidents. Firearm violence - which includes accidental death related to firearms, suicide, mass shootings, and homicides - has become a health crisis. Many of these deaths are preventable with a few safety steps...lear…

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How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies 45:51

3M ago45:51

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Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust to a world with…

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YASIN GHAZZAWI IS HERE! EP 11 | GEN Z CAFE 48:21

3M ago48:21

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down with Yasin Ghazzawi, a professional Saudi actor best known for playing Musaab in Malik Al Halaba and Ziad in Al Maktab.Follow Yasin Ghazzawi on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yahscene/Follow Adnan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/idksallyface/Follow Hussain on Instagram:https://w…

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Are You Prepared to Die? Get Ideas for Your Advance Care Planning 45:04

3M ago45:04

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When we plan for our inevitable death, we can make our end of life easier for our loved ones. Life is hard, loss is hard, grief is hard. A final gift we can offer those who love us is to have our paperwork in order so they do not have to expend their energy on these details. Learn what kinds of things you can put in your advance care planning so he…

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WE ARE GOING TO MARSEILLE! | EP 10 | Gen Z Cafe 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down to discuss the appropriate amount of time you should give your tailor ahead of Eid, the boys’ upcoming trip to Marseille, solo traveling vs. group traveling, thoughts on the film Good Will Hunting, the self-induced anxiety that comes with playing horror games in VR, who the greatest bodybui…

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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) and Things You Need to Know at End of Life 39:53

4M ago39:53

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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are a technology that many people have, especially if they survived cardiac arrest or have a heart condition that causes dangerous heart rhythms. ICDs are a great technology, but at some point a decision may need to be made about continued use or turning it off. This show will help you understand the is…

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DOES CHEATING IN SCHOOL MAKE YOU A BAD PERSON? | Ep 9 | Gen Z Cafe 1:11:45

4M ago1:11:45

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In this episode, Adnan and Hussain sit down to discuss the thrill of building mansions in Minecraft, whether cheating in school leads people to grow up to be bad people, how AI might take over the entertainment industry, Disney’s hostile takeover war in the board room, the beauty of the holy month of Ramadhan, and more.Follow Adnan on Instagram:htt…

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You Can't Appease an Aggressor; How to Handle Aggressive Situations 29:13

4M ago29:13

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Learn Healthy Strategies to Deal with a Person with Anger Issues Are you overwhelmed by the political climate, difficult people in healthcare, or even the person riding your bumper on the roadway? We take a look at WWII to learn why you can’t appease an aggressor, but also explore techniques to better navigate situations with someone who has anger …

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DOES CURSING MAKE YOU DUMB? | EP 8 | GEN Z CAFE 1:03:12

4M ago1:03:12

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down to discuss the upcoming month of Holy Ramadhan, what the ‘right’ difficulty is to choose when starting a new video game, Adnan’s progress on avoiding processed foods, the joys of performing as an actor on a live-action film set, and whether or not swearing makes you less intelligent. Follow…

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How to Preserve a Life through Digital Memorials 53:23

4M ago53:23

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Find connection and community through digital preservation and memorialization People are more frequently choosing cremation over burial and in doing so, raises the question of memorialization. Digital memorials are the current answer to how to keep our memory alive without a gravesite to visit. The available options seem only to be limited by our …

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BEATING THE FRENCH AT SUPER SMASH! | EP 7 | GEN Z CAFE 1:07:42

4M ago1:07:42

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In this episode, Adnan and Hussain sit down to discuss Adnan's experience going to a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament in Nice, the magical moments Adanan and Hussain experienced on set, Adnan's brief run as a cosplayer, Hussain impressing the locals with his French, helping a client lose over 18KG in 5 months and more!…

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What Factors are Causing Poor Health for Indigenous Americans? 48:01

4M ago48:01

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Indigenous Americans have higher rates of cancer, dementia, and diabetes compared to other US populations. How is this related to their historical experiences? We talk about an understandable distrust of the healthcare system and how it continues to impact tribes. https://bit.ly/49zPMy2 In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials a…

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2 TRUTHS 1 LIE!!! | EP 6 | Gen Z Cafe 1:03:25

4M ago1:03:25

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down to discuss the Movie Shutter Island, 2 truths 1 lie , a card game made by seek discomfort, and more.Follow Hussain on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hussainxt?igsh=MTJpdWlqb3Eydmd4NQ==Follow Adnan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/idksallyface?igsh=eDhyczJtbWhob2w3&utm_source=qr…

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What You Need To Know About Stomach Cancer, Part 2 54:35

5M ago54:35

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Learn all about stomach cancer treatment, symptom management, and end-stage disease. In Part 1 we talked about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. This week for Part 2 of our discussion we review treatment options, symptom management, end-stage disease, and how you can support someone with stomach cancer. In this Epi…

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IS MANIFESTATION REAL?! | EP 5 | Gen Z Cafe 1:04:59

5M ago1:04:59

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down to discuss how Adnan thinks he could take a lion that's human sized, Hussain thinks he can take on Kirby, if bad habits make you a bad person, and more.Follow Hussain on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hussainxt?igsh=MTJpdWlqb3Eydmd4NQ==Follow Adnan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.co…

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Episode 149: Barbie (2023) 1:46:37

5M ago1:46:37

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And now, what the entire world has been waiting for...two men give you their hot takes on Greta Gerwig's 2023 film BARBIE. This is, of course, an exaggeration. This movie could use fewer male hot takes. That said, we felt it was unfair to disqualify the movie from our RSS feed just because other people had been loud and cranky, so we felt the need …

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What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer - Part 1 54:19

5M ago54:19

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Learn all about stomach cancer risk factors, symptoms & diagnosis Toby Keith died this month, 28 months after his stomach cancer diagnosis. Stomach cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the world, and anyone can get it. This is part one of a two-part review where we talk about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. We…

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HOW ADNAN LEARNED TO SWIM FROM A DOG! | EP 4 | Gen Z Cafe 1:02:55

5M ago1:02:55

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In this episode of the podcast, Adnan and Hussain sit down to discuss how Adnan managed to learn how to swim from a dog, thoughts on the new live-action Knuckles series, chasing happiness, the best of Tom Holland, Christiano vs. Messi, and more.Follow Hussain on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hussainxt/Follow Adnan on Instagram:https://www.ins…

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Is It Safe for Our Kids to Play Football? 46:18

5M ago46:18

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Learn about the hidden, cumulative effects of tackle football on the brain, especially for children, and how you can minimize the risk. Playing tackle football as a child can impact health and quality of life as an adult. Simply put, lifestyle impacts health. So, what do you do when your child brings home the permission form to play football when e…

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HUSSAIN FLUSHES 4 NINJA TURTLES! | EP 3 | Gen Z Cafe 1:04:16

5M ago1:04:16

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In this episode, Adnan and Hussain discuss the Apple Vision Pro, what it's like to get pushed by a Pro Muay Thai coach, the power of mentors, how joyful acting is, why hiring a personal trainer is a game changer, cutting out processed foods, and more. Follow Hussain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hussainxt/ Follow Adnan on Instagram: https…

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Fry Bread and Family: Exploring the Importance of Extended Family for Indigenous Communities 34:21

5M ago34:21

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How do I help a Native American friend who is sick or grieving? It may be awkward when someone has a different culture to know what to do. Each tribe, person and family can be different. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to talk about her experiences in her culture and as a medical professional and to give us advice and help to understand. This is esp…

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Episode 41: The Haunted Boyington Oak Tree (Part 2) 31:04

5M ago31:04

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Hey everyone thanks for joining me for part 2! Today we are going to be talking about Charles's murder trial, and the guilty verdict, as well as the dramatic nature of Charles's last walk through town. We discuss the haunted nature of the famous oak tree, as well as a possible death bed confession from someone else, (not Charles.) Is he guilty? Is …

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REFUSING TO WATCH MOANA! | EP 2 | Gen Z Cafe 1:09:21

5M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

In this episode, Adnan and Hussain sit down to discuss whether Chic Fil-A has the greatest chicken on the planet, whether Moana is worth the watch, Adnan becoming a co-host, how brutal/empathetic we are as artists, the day Adnan got robbed as a 9 year-old, drinking a liter of milk a day, and more! Follow Hussain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

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The Carters - Living Their Best Life to the End 26:34

5M ago26:34

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Does choosing hospice mean the end? President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn courageously allowed us to see their frailty and openly shared their journey near the end of life, including decisions for hospice so they could spend as much time as possible together. The Carters have shown us hospice is about holding hands, eating favorite foods, and…

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WHY TRAVEL IS SO IMPORTANT | EP 1 | Gen Z Cafe 1:03:44

5M ago1:03:44

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Adnan Alkhalifa is an actor, streamer, and engineering student.

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Episode 40: The Haunted Boyington Oak Tree (Part 1) 38:07

6M ago38:07

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On May 11th 1834, the body of Nathaniel Frost was found near the Church Street Cemetery in Mobile Alabama. He had been stabbed several times with his own knife that he used to whittle. He had been robbed, and it was said that fifty dollars and a silver watch was taken from his body. The last person to be seen with him alive? A man named Charles R. …

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How Native American Communities Honor End of Life 30:10

6M ago30:10

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Learn this week about Native American views on death and funeral practices. Our guest who is indigenous herself shares how you can best support a friend from another culture. While each Native American Tribe has unique funeral practices, there is a lot of commonality in their beliefs about death and how the body should be treated afterwards. Unders…

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How to Know if Your Loved One Has Decision-Making Ability, Capacity, and Competency 1:09:43

6M ago1:09:43

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We want our loved ones to be able to make their own decisions as long as they are able, but what do you do when they are making bad decisions? Learn about decision-making capacity and the differences between ability, capacity and competency. Listen and get resources: https://bit.ly/48u4DcB #decisions #advancedirective #takingcareofmom #dementia #ca…

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How to Avoid a Car Accident and Stay Safe on the Road 52:53

6M ago52:53

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Did you know a two-second diversion is all it takes to double your risk of a car accident? Learn facts and several tips to help you and others stay safe on the road. We also talk about two people's long journey to burial and a wife's dilemma when her husband asked him to help him find a way to kill himself to avoid dementia. In this Episode: 01:21 …

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A Poem for Palestine 5:07

6M ago5:07

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The Gen Z Cafe is back. Today's episode is short, and it covers a poem Hussain wrote in reaction to what's been happening in Palestine. To donate towards humanitarian efforts in Gaza and to help Palestinian refugees elsewhere, please visit: https://irusa.org/middle-east/palestine/

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Traumatic Grief: What it is and How to Find a Therapist to Help Manage It 47:35

6M ago47:35

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Traumatic or Complicated Grief is difficult to work through on your own. We give you tips on how to find the right therapist and share our original season one podcast on the special circumstances that make this type of grief so hard. In this Episode: 00:00 - Finding a Therapist 04:57 - Intro to S1E07 Rebroadcast about Traumatic Grief 06:02 - Recipe…

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Singer/Songwriter Mike Ward on the Death of His Father 1:01:19

7M ago1:01:19

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The holidays can trigger emotions - good and bad - about family members that are no longer with us. This week is all about fathers. We share an interview with Mike Ward, a Detroit-based singer and songwriter who writes about coming to terms with aging, loss, and death. This week Mike shared about a song he wrote for his father called "Wrestling wit…

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