Best Janet Wright Podcasts (2024)

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The Universal, International Language of Small Homes 52:10

5h ago52:10

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We go down under this week to speak with Angela Raguz, the chief operating and risk officer for HammondCare — a pioneering operator of small-home eldercare cottages in Australia, and one of CFI’s partners in the Household Model International Consortium. Angela dives into her 30-year career at the forefront of dignified and radically non-institution…

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Building Bridges Between Eldercare and Disability Advocacy 53:23

3h ago53:23

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Tireless advocate Carrie Leljedal returns to the podcast to discuss her work to bridge the worlds of advocacy for elders and people living with disabilities, which began after her adult son experienced a prolonged lockdown away from family and friends during the pandemic. She turned her anger and frustration into a new career as a champion for esse…

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Grow Bolder with Green House and Pioneer This Fall 46:16

4d ago46:16

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It’ll soon be that time again: We’re gathering the Green House Project and Pioneer Network communities together at the Center for Innovation conference, coming to Grand Rapids, Mich. from November 11-13. This week, join CFI team members Susan Ryan, Marla DeVries, and Stacey Bergmann for a preview of the conference, a discussion of why in-person con…

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Episode 70 - The Chewy Center and Their Excellent New Album "Janet Flight" 1:42:53

5d ago1:42:53

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We're back! I'm bringing back the weekly episodes with a BANGER of an episode. Podcast alum The Chewy Center are BACK to talk about their excellent new album Janet Flight. This LP is a lean, mean album-oriented rock machine filled with twinges of prog, metal, pop, and even...a barbershop quartet? Seriously, at 40 minutes Janet Flight wastes absolut…

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Rethinking Technology’s Role in Eldercare and Senior Living 44:59

18d ago44:59

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Across all industries, it can be difficult to separate promising, useful tech solutions from the hype — especially in senior living and eldercare, which have historically been slow to adopt even basic systems like electronic health records and high-speed wifi. Parasol Alliance CEO Amber Bardon has spent nearly a decade trying to change that reality…

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The use of the Satir Model in Organizational Coaching: A conversation with Joanne Perold 43:40

19d ago43:40

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Joanne Perold is the director and founder of Faethm, a South African based executive coaching company. She established Faethm to help businesses grow and leaders achieve their full potential. Joanne is a globally acclaimed Agile Coach, Certified Scrum Trainer, keynote speaker and facilitator. She’s held senior leadership roles for many years and us…

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Learning from Household Models Around the World 51:12

25d ago51:12

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While the Green House model is the most widely implemented small-home nursing care concept in the U.S., it’s not alone — innovators around the world have developed person-directed, human-scale communities where elders of all abilities can thrive. Belong, a non-profit provider organization, has brought its own household model — the Belong Village — …

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Ep 69 - Burnout 9:33

26d ago9:33

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Seriously...sometimes we all need a break. And that's what I'm doing this week. Mental health comes before a passion project or hobby, and I recognize that I am pushing my limits a bit too far. More Hot Takes and guest episodes are on the way! I want to give my guests proper time, editing, and promotion, so I am going to release those episodes when…

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Leading with Love: Celebrating and Supporting LGBTQ+ Elders 44:09

1M ago44:09

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With each year that passes, Pride celebrations become more and more mainstream — but in our current political and social climate, LGBTQ+ people of all ages continue to face demonization and stigmatization, a reality that is sometimes magnified for elders. Today in the United States, about half of older LGBTQ+ adults live in states where they can le…

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131: Digital Currencies & Control: Navigating Privacy in a Cashless World & Building Resilient Financial Strategies with Catherine Austin Fitts Part 2 25:18

1M ago25:18

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In part 2 of Jason's talk with Catherine Austin Fitts, they discuss China's approach to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which integrates CBDCs through commercial banks to avoid disrupting the existing banking system. They contrasted this with the European Central Bank's approach, which might eliminate traditional banks. Fitts expressed con…

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Ep 68 - Quiet Zoo is Firing on All Cylinders! 1:40:37

1M ago1:40:37

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Hello faithful listeners! Today I am quite excited. Why? Because I finally got Quiet Zoo on the pod! These guys came on my radar about a year ago through some sort of Cleveland connection. We were actually on a bill together to play what ended up being the most cursed gig that I have ever experienced in my life. That whole saga should be an episode…

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Fighting Ageism Everywhere — Even Within the Eldercare Sector 49:00

1M ago49:00

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Just about everyone who works in the eldercare space has heard about the negative effects of ageism in our society, but we can’t truly fight age-based discrimination until we look inward — even within our own sector. Jordan Evans, co-founder of Art Against Ageism, joins the podcast to discuss his experiences as a younger person in the eldercare lan…

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HOT TAKES Episode 4 - Bruce Springsteen Sucks and Kanye is a PROPHET 29:52

1M ago29:52

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Ayyy get your hot takes right here! We're back for episode 4 baby. Alex came by to share his music opinions after doing a full regular episode, and boy were his takes STEAMING hot. We will start off with a simple one: after years of constant inundation by the fine people of New Jersey, Alex has had enough of Bruce Springsteen. Equating him to a JAG…

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Building Intentional, Active Communities for Elders — and Everyone Else 46:24

2M ago46:24

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Steve Nygren, visionary founder of the Serenbe community outside of Atlanta, returns to the podcast to discuss his vision for intentional communities where elders can age well — but not because they’re designed exclusively for older adults, but for people of all ages to stay active, stay connected, and stay engaged with day-to-day life. If you miss…

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130: Unveiling Missing Trillions: Catherine Austin Fitts on Government Spending Part 1 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Jason welcomes Catherine Austin Fitts, of the Solari Report back to his show after nearly eight years. Catherine, served as Assistant Secretary of Housing under George H.W. Bush. They discuss the disappearance of trillions of dollars from federal budgets, starting in the mid-90s and escalating over the years. By 2001, $4 trillion was unaccounted fo…

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Ep 67 - Marc From Orion's Sword FULL EPISODE 2:10:25

2M ago2:10:25

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Happy Memorial Day to my American friends! Marc from Orion's Sword was kind enough to come by and help me kick off the Hot Takes series with his hatred of Dopesmoker. It was truly a valiant effort, as Dopesmoker slander can trigger quite a number of Internet metal nerds. Here's our full conversation, pretty much unedited and meandering between topi…

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Determined to Spread Design Equity in Eldercare and Beyond 51:59

2M ago51:59

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nequities in eldercare affect not just the quality of services but the physical spaces themselves: Far too many operators, policymakers, and investors believe that people receiving Medicaid-funded services simply deserve lower-quality, older, more institutional buildings to call home. Kia Weatherspoon, the founder and president of Determined by Des…

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HOT TAKES Episode 3 - What are you even talking about with The Clash? (with Holographic Throne) 24:44

2M ago24:44

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HOT TAKES is back for a THIRD episode, and boy do I have a doozy for ya. Zach from Holographic Throne decided to hold no punches and go for a take that will officially make me lose any "cool music guy" cred that I may have achieved. Are you ready? Zach argues that The Clash are not only overrated in terms of their influence on late 70's and early 8…

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HOT TAKES Episode 2 - We Don't Need More Venues, We Need Reasons To Go To Shows (with Chris Wright from Beast Killer) 47:13

2M ago47:13

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TWO episodes of the pod in one week??? Is this real life?? In celebration of Beast Killer's upcoming "Dystopian Now Dystopian Me" album release party at the Grog Shop on May 18th, I wanted to give you all the full Chris Wright Extravaganza. Chris's Hot Take is an interesting one because any gigging musician can relate, even if they do not agree. He…

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Creating Person-Directed Alternatives to Guardianship 44:38

2M ago44:38

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As the proportion of older Americans grows, so too will the ranks of “solo agers” – people navigating the aging process without children or other relatives. And for elders who need extra assistance in making major decisions around housing and finances, solo aging may lead to legal guardianship and outcomes that don’t align with their values, prefer…

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Ep 66 - Chris Wright and the Journey Through 15 Bands to Find Beast Killer 2:18:15

2M ago2:18:15

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It took me WAY too long to get this guy on the pod. Chris is, first and foremost, a great guy. I know that you see "15 bands" and think "wow, this guy must be completely insufferable if he's been kicked out of over a dozen groups." No no no, you have it all wrong...Chris STARTED most of those bands. Seriously though, Chris is the kind of guy who ma…

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Diana Hall: A Great Adventure with Virginia Satir 36:36

2M ago36:36

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Diana Hall went to UC Berkeley and graduated with a B.A. in psychology. Her early career was as a special education teacher. During her many years serving children who were on the spectrum she earned five different credentials in her field and experienced much success engaging her students with experiential interventions. When she met Virginia Sati…

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Meet the Nursing Leaders Building the Next Generation of Eldercare 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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In honor of National Nurses’ Week, we’re sitting down with Dr. Donna Fick – director of the Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at Penn State University – and three of her Ph.D. student-researchers, Thakshila Dasanayake, Olivia Rubio, and Nahida Akter. While their backgrounds and upbringing couldn’t be more different, these nursing leaders are b…

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Ep 65 - The Life and Adventures of Citizens Unaware (Jayk and Justin) 1:38:21

3M ago1:38:21

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One of the coolest aspects of being a musician is meeting people and building friendships that probably would have never existed without the common connection. Episodes like this one are special to me in that way: I have a tangible representation of a new relationship that has formed. Citizens Unaware is a Cleveland-based rock group, combining elem…

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Inside the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center 38:30

2M ago38:30

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Workforce development remains the number-one issue for eldercare providers of all types, and this week, we’re taking you inside a comprehensive, nationwide effort to build the care force of tomorrow. Laura Thorn, director of the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, joins the podcast to discuss this vital project from the Administration for Comm…

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Ep 64 - Making Music from the Heart and Taylor Swift with Alex Condoluci 1:26:34

3M ago1:26:34

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Hey folks! How about this recent run of guest episodes? If I'm being honest my goal for the podcast is to have most episodes feature guests, as I find that format far more interesting than my rambling monologues. Now that I am married and my life makes a bit more sense....the guest episodes are back on the menu! Anyways, I finally got Alex back on …

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Honoring the life and work of Dr. Janet Christie Seely. A conversation with her surviving husband, Tom Wright, and friends Dr. John Banmen and Dr. Richard Kennedy 52:00

3M ago52:00

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We have a special treat today as we are honoring the work and life of Dr. Janet Christie-Seely. She is an important figure in the Virginia Satir world, passing away in 2022 after a battle with Alzheimer’s and complications from Covid. I will be talking to her surviving husband, Tom Wright and his and Janet’s friends, Dr. John Banmen and Dr. Richard…

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129: Networking with F.O.R.M. and Behavior Cues That Boost of Bust Your Credibility with Kare Anderson 34:57

3M ago34:57

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When you're getting started in your field, networking events can be INCREDIBLY useful. But what is the best way to actually get the most out of an event that may only give you 30-60 minutes to network with those attending? Elisabeth lays out a technique called F.O.R.M. and breaks down each part of the acronym. Then, Jason Hartman talks with Kare An…

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Lessons from a Lifetime of Advocacy 54:50

3M ago54:50

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From a very young age, Paddy Moore learned the value of speaking her mind and advocating for those facing discrimination and exclusion, and she turned those lessons into a lifetime of fighting for others – whether it was creating anti-poverty programs under the federal Office of Economic Opportunity, working to de-institutionalize care for people l…

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HOT TAKES Episode 1 - Sleep's "Dopesmoker" is MASSIVELY Overrated (with Marc from Orion's Sword) 41:56

3M ago41:56

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Every metalhead is aware of "Dopesmoker". In many cases its reputation and lore far exceed its actual listener count. For many, "Dopesmoker" is THE stoner tune. I mean, come on, 63 minutes of wall-of-sound, fuzzed out riffage? What's not to love? Marc disagrees. Marc argues that "Dopesmoker" is quite overrated, to the point where it overshadows ple…

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Improving Nursing Home Care with Transparent Data 39:51

3M ago39:51

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You can’t fix what you can’t measure, and for too many years, advocates and officials have attempted to reform the nursing home system without an accurate accounting of multiple metrics – including the flow of money and the track records of owners. CFI strategic advisor Anne Montgomery joins the podcast to discuss her efforts to bring greater trans…

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Ep 63 - The Law of Averages (as applied to music) 39:44

4M ago39:44

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Ah, combining sales and music... every musician's dream! The Law of Averages is a mathematical principle that states that general statistics will make themselves true given enough data. Think about it this way: the odds of flipping a coin and getting "heads" is 50%. If you flip a coin 10 times, it is fairly likely that you will not get 5 heads resu…

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Dr. Beth Nemesh, Family Music Therapy, and Holding on to Hope 47:55

3M ago47:55

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Beth Nemesh, PhD, MT-BC, LMFT, holds a PhD in Expressive Arts Therapies from Lesley University. She is a Licensed Marital Family Therapist, a Board-Certified Music Therapist, a Certified Satir Transformational Systemic Therapist (STST), and Certified Body-Mind Psychotherapist. Beth has been working with children, adolescents, couples and families s…

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Opening Creative Doors for People Living in LTC 52:51

3M ago52:51

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When Jennilie Brewster first started inquiring about volunteering at the Coler nursing campus on New York City’s Roosevelt Island, she never imagined that her work with the residents would have a national impact. Brewster – a writer, painter, and film producer – joins the podcast to discuss her work with OPEN DOORS NYC and the Reality Poets, a grou…

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Ep 62 - All People Are Artists 35:26

4M ago35:26

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This one turned into a bit of a rant (thankfully not one of the Eric Clapton variety...), so apologies in advance for the ramblings of a madman. To be quite blunt: I am tired of musicians' incessant pretentiousness and feelings of superiority. We fancy ourselves a special breed of humans who see the world differently and are the champions of art, a…

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Wisdom from Zimbabwe, A Conversation with Dr. Loveness Makonese 36:36

4M ago36:36

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Loveness Makonese is an academic, humanitarian and development practitioner with more than 15 years’ experience. Her work has specialized in Gender, Emergency health, Resilience building, social protection, inclusion and participation, nutrition, HIV and AIDS. She has special expertise in programme design, implementation, evaluation, knowledge mana…

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Balancing Risk, Responsibility, and Reward with Aging Tech: Part II 58:48

3M ago58:48

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The topic of responsibly integrating technology into eldercare communities is so rich and complex that we needed two episodes with Joe Velderman, vice president of innovation at Cypress Living in Fort Myers, Fla. to capture it all. Velderman returns to dive into the specific tech solutions that his organization has adopted across its life plan comm…

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Ep 61 - HOT TAKES (new series), The Wall is B-tier Pink Floyd 22:07

4M ago22:07

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Hey y'all! I've got something a little different for you this week. When I talk to music fanatics (being one myself) I hear a TON of interesting opinions that go against the grain. Electronic music peaked in the early 80's. Gibson guitars have always been bad. Audioslave is better than Rage Against the Machine. I mean, absolute insanity, right? I k…

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128: Navigating Financial Blind Spots: Expert Strategies for Abundant Generations 14:36

4M ago14:36

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Welcome to the Women's Investing Network hosted by Sharon Lecter, featuring guest Eunicia Peret. Eunicia, a wealth advisor and strategist, aims to empower individuals to create generational abundance. The discussion highlights financial blind spots such as tax inefficiencies and inadequate wealth management strategies. Peret emphasizes the importan…

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Tackling Diversity and Inclusion on All Fronts 52:36

4M ago52:36

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Marvell Adams, Jr. not only talks the talk when it comes to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in eldercare – he walks the walk, holding multiple roles across the eldercare spectrum where he brings people of all ages, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, and points of view together to move the sector forward. Adams, who serves on the Center fo…

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Dr. Mary Jo Bulbrook, her friendship with Virginia Satir, Energy Healing, and the 4th Birth 1:00:37

4M ago1:00:37

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Today, I have the honor of talking with Dr. Mary Jo Bulbrook. Dr. Bulbrook is a renowned leader in the field of holistic nursing and energy healing, with a wealth of experience in integrating traditional and alternative approaches to healthcare. She has a distinguished 50 + year career as a university professor and clinical specialist in psychiatri…

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Ep 60 - Who Cares? 16:28

4M ago16:28

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It's so easy to fall into this mindset: does anyone even care? We release music into an ocean of singles and albums being thrown out into the sonicsphere every day. Life problems come up all the time that shift our focus away from our art and passion. And, of course, musicians will never stop being the flakiest and least reliable people on the plan…

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Equipping Solo Agers for Success 56:11

4M ago56:11

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Reminiscent of the ageist discourse around the “silver tsunami,” the concept of people aging without the support of children or a spouse – once referred to as “elder orphans” – is far too often discussed as a problem, and not a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a new phase of life with friends, neighbors, and other people who bring us joy. Sara Geber …

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Ep 59 - Take Care of Yourself 16:50

4M ago16:50

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Hello hello! Recorded in the height of my sickness, the message of this episode is quite simple: take care of yourself! It's easy to seek the valor in making music, whether it's braving horrific road conditions to make it to a gig or fighting through a stomach bug to get that recording finished. And honestly...that's pretty dumb. It's going to be h…

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Building New Frameworks to Tackle Racial Inequality in Eldercare 53:28

4M ago53:28

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The idea that structural racism has a direct impact on all facets of American life – including the experiences of elders in care settings – shouldn’t be a controversial statement in 2024, but far too often, the question of equity and race-conscious policymaking gets wrapped up into a broader political discourse. Shekinah Fashaw-Walters, an assistan…

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Ep 58 - Record EVERYTHING 21:17

5M ago21:17

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I am SO GUILTY of not recording enough of my own stuff. I play riffs on my guitar and then just forget them. My creative process is unknown to the world because I never actually document it. Hell, it took me until the past year to actually record my live shows! My advice to other musicians is quite simple: don't be like me! Today there is no excuse…

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Remembering Naomi Feil, a Pioneer of Dignified Dementia Care 53:34

5M ago53:34

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Naomi Feil, who originally developed the Validation method of supporting and communicating with people living with dementia, died this past December 24 at the age of 91. This week, we’re celebrating Naomi’s life with her daughter – and fellow champion for the dignity of people living with dementia – Vicki de Klerk-Rubin, executive director of the V…

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Ep 57 - Mike Patton's Insane Career 44:14

5M ago44:14

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Hey y'all! This episode is a little different. You may know singer Mike Patton from his handful of hits with Faith No More as well as the massively influential...rock(?) band Mr. Bungle. What you may NOT know is that Patton is in about 42 other projects, covering a huuuuuge range of styles over the last 4 decades. He's still going with a number of …

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Finding the Will to Change Systems and Champion Equity 53:26

5M ago53:26

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Tetyana Shippee first became fascinated with the power of structural forces to shape individual lives as a grad student from Ukraine studying the sociology of addiction in the United States. That academic interest soon expanded into gerontology and elder issues – including a two-year stint living in a continuing care retirement community as part of…

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127: The 5 Business Languages with Jessica Hickey 33:32

5M ago33:32

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There will come a time when you'll be looking at selling one of your homes (or even your primary residence). What all goes into a selling a home and getting it ready for sale, however, is something that Elisabeth tackles today. Later she talks with Jessica Hickey, author of Stop Pushing String and CEO of 1029 Consulting, about the 5 business langua…

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