Best Matzo Podcasts (2024)

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How to be Prepared for the Digital Afterlife 48:38

4d ago48:38

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Send us a Text Message. Ever heard of cyberthanatology? Learn how technology has reshaped end of life planning and how to save your family from digital woes when you die. Our guest Niki Weiss returns to share her knowledge to get you started. What are Digital Afterlife Services? Digital technologies are reshaping the interactions between the living…

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Grieving in the Digital World means Never Having to Say Goodbye...but is it Best? 38:29

11d ago38:29

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Send us a Text Message. Learn everything from a bot-related way to die in the future to thoughts around having a digital surrogate to a deceased loved one. In the book Love Story, love meant never having to say you’re sorry. Now, in the age of griefbots, death mean you never have to say goodbye. Griefbots are the creation of digital characters that…

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Digital Assets after Death...What Happens to Your Phone? 40:49

19d ago40:49

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Send us a Text Message. Learn what you need to know to appoint access to a "digital heir" and things to think about to ensure your digital life is in good hands after you die. In this Episode: 04:46 - A Man Named Ove 07:29 - Recipe of the Week: Tornado Potatoes 08:22 - Digital Assets When We Die: Our Phones (Interview with Niki Weiss) 39:19 - Outro…

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Colon Cancer is Increasing in the Young: What you Need to Know 57:17

27d ago57:17

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Send us a Text Message. Colorectal cancer is usually considered a disease of older adults, but now nearly one-third of rectal cancer diagnosis are younger than age 55 with the biggest increase in diagnoses being seen in people ages 20-29. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than 50, and it ranks second only to brea…

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Gaslighting - What Does it Really Mean? All About Women and Gaslighting 37:59

1M ago37:59

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Send us a Text Message. "Gaslighting" has been ubiquitous in common language recently, but it is often misused from its original meaning. True gaslighting is a form of a emotional abuse...what do you within one of these relationships? Listen to learn about the origins and uses, how gaslighting is encountered in the medical community, red flags to i…

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

1M ago50:39

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Send us a Text Message. 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 – ha…

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

2M ago38:30

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

2M ago25:39

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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

2M ago31:43

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Send us a Text Message. 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 intervie…

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How Being In Pain Hurts You More than You Think - with Patrick Coyne 32:55

2M ago32:55

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Send us a Text Message. 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 une…

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

3M ago32:22

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Send us a Text Message. 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. Successf…

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

3M ago43:13

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Send us a Text Message. 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 whe…

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

3M ago39:06

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Send us a Text Message. 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 eac…

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

3M ago37:17

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Send us a Text Message. 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:…

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

3M ago41:13

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

4M ago49:53

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Ep…

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Grief Groceries - Care Packages for the Bereaved 34:39

4M ago34:39

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Send us a Text Message. 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 simp…

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Rabbi Brodt: Stealing the Afikoman; Sources and Segulos

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

4M ago27:47

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies 45:51

4M ago45:51

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Send us a Text Message. 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 hel…

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

5M ago45:04

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Send us a Text Message. 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 adv…

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

5M ago39:53

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Send us a Text Message. 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 he…

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

5M ago29:13

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Send us a Text Message. 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 wit…

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How to Preserve a Life through Digital Memorials 53:23

5M ago53:23

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Send us a Text Message. 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 on…

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

6M ago48:01

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Send us a Text Message. 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: …

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

6M ago54:35

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Send us a Text Message. 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 sto…

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

6M ago54:19

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Send us a Text Message. 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, an…

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

6M ago46:18

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

7M ago34:21

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

7M ago26:34

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Send us a Text Message. 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, ea…

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How Native American Communities Honor End of Life 30:10

7M ago30:10

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Send us a Text Message. 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 tr…

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

7M ago1:09:43

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Send us a Text Message. 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 #takin…

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

7M ago52:53

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Send us a Text Message. 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.…

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

8M ago47:35

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Trauma…

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

8M ago1:01:19

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Send us a Text Message. 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 fath…

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A Family's Perspective on Palliative Care - with Connie Baker 1:37:27

8M ago1:37:27

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Send us a Text Message. Connie Baker - co-creator of the Wong-Baker pain scale (the one with the faces) - has had her own journey with breast cancer and now her father's advanced cancer. Learn about her experience with palliative care and how people have a voice in their care. We also are rebroadcasting one of our very first episodes: "What is Pall…

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Are You Aging Well? Learn How to Make the Best of Your Golden Years 57:09

8M ago57:09

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Send us a Text Message. What contributes to a healthy, fulfilling life? Listen to learn about the physical, mental and social behaviors geriatricians recommend for aging well, regardless of where you are in life. In This Episode: 00:00 – How to Know If You Are Aging Well 05:02 – S2E40 Intro, Celebrating Betty White 10:04 – Happy Birthday Cheez-Its …

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Psychedelic Drugs and Dying: Embracing the Gift of Life 45:04

9M ago45:04

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Send us a Text Message. The staff at Everyone Dies is taking a much-needed break this December, so we will be re-publishing some of our greatest hits with updated topical information as an introduction. This week we talk about the use of psychedelic drugs from the perspective of the scientist who legitimized the study of these drugs at Johns Hopkin…

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Are You Lonely Tonight? Why Loneliness Is Something You Should Address, and How to Do It. 51:00

9M ago51:00

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Send us a Text Message. We talk about what research tells us about loneliness, and what you can do to combat it. We also share how some elders in China are overcoming societal norms to meet their needs. In This Episode: 02:42 - The Fable of the Sand Dollar and Almond Sand Dollar Cookie Recipe 05:29 - How Loneliness Affects Us and What to Do About I…

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Naloxone: The Life-Saving Tool You Should "Open Carry" 44:17

9M ago44:17

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Send us a Text Message. With the rise of fentanyl-laced drugs thought to be safe, the life you save could be closer to home than you think. Drug overdose deaths reached another record level in the United States this spring, data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows, as 2023 is on track to be another devastating year amid the…

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How to Talk About End of Life with Someone That Has an Intellectual or Learning Disability 35:57

9M ago35:57

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Send us a Text Message. We explore the health disparities and what you can do to help for those with a learning disability, especially related to palliative and end of life care. This week we are exploring the topic of having and terminal illness and how to get the information needed if you have a learning disability. Having a learning disability, …

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All About Hot Tubs: How To Keep You and Your Pets Safe 37:15

10M ago37:15

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Send us a Text Message. The use of hot water for therapy and relaxation goes back centuries. We talk about the background of the modern hot tub and precautions to enjoy it safely. We also share recommendations about whether dogs should use a hot tub, and why you might want to find an alternative. In This Episode: 02:33 – The History of Hot Tubs 11:…

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Ghost Bikes: How Shrines Can Make a Statement 23:03

10M ago23:03

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Send us a Text Message. We talk about the purpose of shrines, and one movement in particular that is making an impact to promote safe conditions for bicyclists. In this Episode: 03:31 – Recipe of the week: Stanley Tucci’s Martini 06:54 – Overlooked Obituary: Hannie Schaft 10:35 – Ghost Bikes and Memorial Shrines 19:07 – Offbeat Obituary – William Z…

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Six Ways to Develop a Healthy Sleep Routine 47:28

10M ago47:28

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Send us a Text Message. Getting adequate, good quality sleep is vital to our physical and mental health. This week we chat with you about things you can do to achieve 8 hours of quality sleep so your body and heart can heal. In this Episode: 01:33 – Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole 03:45 – Origins of CSI 12:29 – Good Sleep Practices for Physic…

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Healing the Broken Pieces - Applying the Art of Kintsugi to Grief 31:30

10M ago31:30

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Send us a Text Message. The gilded pottery is once again whole but not after a long, careful process. It is similar to the hope offered after a long grief journey when we chose to face the pain instead of avoiding it. In this Episode: 02:11 - Nana’s Golden Chiffon Cake and a Lesson in Grief 05:31 - An Herbalist Shares The Best Plants For Navigating…

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The HPV Vaccine: Important Cancer Prevention for Your Child 1:05:58

10M ago1:05:58

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Send us a Text Message. There's a vaccine that can prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV, a virus family that affects nearly everyone once sexually active. Learn about the cancers it can cause and why this prevention is so valuable. In this Episode: 1:22 - Recipe of the Week: Nutty Squirrel Bar 2:27 - What Killed William Henry Harrison? 9:…

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Understanding How Breakthrough Cancer Pain is Managed 32:16

11M ago32:16

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Send us a Text Message. Why do I need two different medications for cancer pain? We explain their different roles and how using them as prescribed can improve your quality of life. In this Episode: 01:18 - Pumpkin Spice Muffins 02:14 - Angel's Share and Devil's Cut 05:26 - A Swan Song - History of the Phrase 13:08 - Managing Breakthough Cancer Pain…

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Your Guide to this Year's Fall Vaccinations 34:12

11M ago34:12

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Send us a Text Message. Concerned about the immunity of you or a loved one? As fall is upon us, we have compiled all the latest information so you can decide about your participation in this year’s vaccinations. We discuss the annual flu shot, a COVID booster, and the RSV vaccine. Support the Show. Get show notes and more at our website, every1dies…

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10 Reasons You Should Have a Bucket List 36:18

11M ago36:18

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Send us a Text Message. A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you die - anything from visiting a new country to learning a new skill. Why is this important? Listen to find out! In this episode: 04:53 Recipe of the Week - Bucket Cake 05:28 The Bucket List - E1D Theater 16:26 10 Reasons You Should Have a Bucket List 25:25 "Instead O…

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Skin Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Easy Prevention Steps You Can Take 35:02

11M ago35:02

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Send us a Text Message. This week we celebrate the life of Jimmy Buffett as we also learn about Merkel cell carcinoma, the type of skin cancer that caused his death. While we share his search for that lost shaker of salt, we also advocate for smart behaviors when exposed to the sun. Support the Show. Get show notes and more at our website, every1di…

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