The official Podcast of Chapters Health System, where issues relating to life-limiting illness care are discussed and explored with chronic illness experts, thought leaders and community care partners. As a progressive leader and premier health system, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative home health, palliative and hospice care along with durable medical equipment and pharmacy services. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has ...
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Join us for St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s monthly Podcast, “With Arms Wide Open.” This podcast will share stories of people and programs in the Louisville community. Our podcast strives to shine the light on people and services that are of value to our Louisville family.
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A Conversation with Kevin Adler, National Speaker & Author of "When We Walk By"
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If you hope to learn more about the state of homelessness in the U.S. and what we can do about it, Kevin Adler's new book, “When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America,” is a must-read guide. Watch: YouTube Kevin’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post,…
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A Conversation with Whitney Austin, cofounder of Whitney/Strong
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Have you ever had one of those days? Well, Whitney Austin had herself a day on Sept. 6, 2018. In our 26th podcast episode, she opens up about her survival story during the mass shooting in the lobby at Fifth Third Bank Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. For Whitney to survive after being shot 12 times is a miracle in and of itself, but even more inc…
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Military Appreciation Month: Supporting Our Service Members
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As Military Appreciation Month winds to a close in May, John Hillery, the Commander of the Military Oder of the Purple Heart in Lakeland, Florida and Clifton Pease, the Chapters Health Valor Program Services Manager, joins the Chapters of Life Podcast to discuss how their organizations and others in the community are supporting and showing apprecia…
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Occupational Therapy: Its Role in Hospice
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The Chapters of Life Podcast dives into occupational therapy to discuss it's role in the hospice and palliative care settings and dispel misconceptions about the practice. Joining the podcast for the episode is Stephanie Ramos, Director of Staffing Services for Chapters Health System and Alisa Frye, Occupational Therapist. If you are a caregiver or…
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A Conversation with Churchill Downs President & COO Bill Mudd and Vice President of Corporate Communications Tonya Abeln
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If you want to grow as a leader, then listen to Churchill Downs Incorporated President & COO Bill Mudd and Vice President of Corporate Communications Tonya Abeln open up about what they've learned as high-level leaders over the years. In our 25th podcast episode and ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby, we hear from Bill and Tonya as they talk about w…
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A Conversation with Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope
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Scarlet Hope founder Rachelle Starr used to drive past "Theatre X" everyday on her way to work without thinking twice about the sex entertainment industry. Today, she goes into strip clubs with home-cooked meals and brings hope to the women inside. In 2007, Rachelle founded Scarlet Hope, a nonprofit that shares the hope and love of Jesus with women…
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A Conversation with Teddy Abrams, Louisville Orchestra Music Director & Grammy Award Winner
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What's it like to win a Grammy? Teddy Abrams tells us in his own words ... and his answer might surprise you. This podcast episode is powerful, especially for anyone who has a passion or dream! For the last decade, Teddy has been a conductor, pianist, clarinetist, and composer and presently serves as the Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra a…
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American Heart Month: Understanding Heart Disease and Heart Failure
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For American Heart Month, the Chapters of Life Podcast tackles heart health, heart failure and the common conditions associated with heart disease, as well as the meaningful role hospice and palliative medicine plays in assisting patients. Joining the podcast for this episode is Dr. Robby Wu, a transplant cardiologist with Tampa General Hospital an…
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A Conversation with nationally known author Leah Rothstein and Louisville Metro Government Planning Supervisor Joel Dock
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How do Legos help explain housing segregation? Louisville Metro Government Planning Supervisor Joel Dock shares what they have to do with one another. This is an eye-opening podcast conversation! On the topic of housing segregation, author Leah Rothstein and Joel are global and local leaders, respectively. They are passionate about what we can do i…
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A Conversation with Tony Cash, founder of Freedom Lake
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Tony Cash was an outlaw whose story is truly one of amazing transformation! From the age of 11 to 49 years old, he spent an accumulative 36 years incarcerated and two of those decades in and out of solitary confinement. Now, Tony is on a mission to help men like him. You can also watch now! Watch: https://youtu.be/C9T2F19Br_Q Alongside his wife, Ki…
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A Conversation with Rick Tonini, Mayor of St. Matthews
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If you've ever lost a loved one and need help finding purpose again, this podcast is for you. St. Matthews Mayor Rick Tonini shares how the unexpected and tragic loss of his daughter, Lauren, led to serving at our Open Hand Kitchen in Christmas 2003. You can also watch now! Watch: https://youtu.be/R3vhyT7wRAk Our CEO Dave Calzi spoke with Mayor Ric…
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A Conversation Celebrating the 170 Year History of St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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If you've always wondered how we grew from the small beginnings of gathering inside a church basement in 1853 to housing 450 nightly and feeding 330 people daily, then lean into this podcast. We condensed 170 years of history into one episode! This podcast is truly special because we’d love to take you on a history tour as we celebrate our 170 year…
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A Conversation with Chris Dischinger, cofounder of LDG Development, and Elly Green, their Resident Services Manager
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LDG Development cofounder Chris Dischinger quit his job less than a month into his marriage and went into real estate. You can listen to or watch how the rest of the story unfolds! Watch: https://youtu.be/CCV3ow9tfP4 In 1994, Chris and his wife, Lisa, cofounded LDG Development in Louisville along with business partner Mark Lechner. The Dischingers …
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A Conversation with Dr. Deborah Padgett, coauthor of "Housing First: Ending Homelessness, Changing Systems and Transforming Lives"
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Can we really end homelessness? One housing expert believes we can, and tells us how in this podcast! New York University Silver School of Social Work professor Dr. Deborah Padgett teaches “Homelessness in Perspective," where she breaks down the assumptions that students come in with about the homeless. The coauthor of "Housing First: Ending Homele…
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A Conversation with Gregg Colburn, author of "Homelessness is a Housing Problem"
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How does the game of musical chairs help explain homelessness? This podcast conversation breaks down that analogy! Author Gregg Colburn shares how a lack of affordable housing impacts homelessness from his recently released book, "Homelessness is a Housing Problem." He's an Assistant Professor of real estate at the University of Washington and stud…
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A Conversation with Rich Lechleiter, the CEO at the Catholic Education Foundation
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If you need purpose in your work, are unsure about your second act, or love a good story, then check out this conversation! St. Vincent de Paul Louisville CEO Dave Calzi is a guest on the Catholic Education Foundation's podcast with CEF CEO Rich Lechleiter at Talgrace Studio. Dave was formerly CEF Board Chair. Both of our organizations are working …
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A Conversation with Carl Gershenson, the Lab Director at Eviction Lab
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In this conversation, Lab Director Carl Gershenson at Eviction Lab opens our eyes to the eviction epidemic in America! With a Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University, Gershenson studies the causes and consequences of housing instability, with an emphasis on how eviction leads to further economic and residential insecurity. Gershenson joins CEO D…
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A Conversation with Vincent James, the President and CEO of Dare to Care
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In this conversation, Dare to Care's President and CEO Vincent James will inspire you to serve others! As a nonprofit partner of SVDP, James and his team help feed those in need. A ton of the food we cook for clients or hand out to them—try 27,000+ pounds of food last month to the Open Hand Kitchen and Food Pantry—comes from Dare to Care. CEO Dave …
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A Conversation with Donna Russell, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville's newest Board Member
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Donna Russell’s journey is one of perseverance. She had to expand her education and career as a single mother raising two children all the while ensuring they had a roof over their heads. As St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s newest Board Member, Donna has lived experience with avoiding eviction and finding affordable housing. SVDP CEO Dave Calzi sit…
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A Conversation with Dominique Batts, the Director of Housing and Services at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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If you want to look behind-the-scenes and learn how clients receive help at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville, this is a don't miss discussion! SVDP CEO Dave Calzi talks to our very own Dominique Batts about housing and programs major shift to better serve those in need. Batts also shares about growing up in the Catholic school system, secondary traum…
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A Conversation with Quentin Childers, the Associate Director of Crisis Housing at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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If you need a good laugh, listen to this! St. Vincent de Paul CEO Dave Calzi talks to Quentin Childers about having empathy for clients and leading the daily operations of four major housing programs. "Q" also talks about starting out in dental school and ending up in social work. He even shares his love for gardening and cooking in his spare time.…
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Anticipatory Grief: Preparing for the Loss of a Loved One
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In this episode of the Chapters of Life podcast, we discuss anticipatory grief, also known as the "loss before the loss." LifePath Hospice Bereavement Specialist, Jeannie Robinson discusses way to support those experiencing it and the benefits of support groups. Autumn Widdoes, Jeannie's former client, describes how anticipatory grief affected her …
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A Conversation with Greer Hannan, the Associate Director of Performance Quality Improvement and Compliance at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director/CEO Dave Calzi talks to Greer Hannan about the importance of a nonprofit securing accreditation and ensuring regulatory compliance with the government. Greer also shares an incredible story of how one homeless man, Danny, changed the trajectory of her life. Not to mention, she discusses her podcast, "Femammal,…
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A Conversation with Ra'Shann Martin, the Executive Director of the St. John Center
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St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director/CEO Dave Calzi talks to Ra'Shann Martin about housing needs for the city and the St. John Center's role to help meet those needs. Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!By St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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Home Care Vs. Hospice: What's the difference?
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In the first episode of the Chapters of Life Podcast, Austin visits with Keith Works, the Clinical Administrator of Chapters Health Home Care, to learn the difference between hospice and home care. What line of service is best for your loved one? What kinds of conditions can home care health with, opposed to hospice? What is one common myth associa…
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A Conversation with Janet, a Former Resident at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!By St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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A Conversation with Metro Council Member Jecorey Arthur
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St. Vincent de Paul Louisville Executive Director and CEO Dave Calzi discusses policy and life with Metro Council Member Jecorey Arthur. Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!By St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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A Conversation with Christie McCravy, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
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St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director/CEO Dave Calzi talks to Christie McCravy about housing needs for the city and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund's role in getting more affordable housing built. Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!By St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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A Conversation with Natalie Harris, Executive Director for the Coalition for the Homeless
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Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director Natalie Harris shares the work of the Coalition and explains how people in the Louisville community can help the Coalition serve those without homes. Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!By St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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A Conversation with Metro Council President David James
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Host Dave Calzi and Metro Council President David James discuss President James' experiences in public service and his hopes for the future. Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!By St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
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A Conversation with Shelby Park Historian Chip Rogalinski
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St. Vincent de Paul Louisville host Dave Calzi talks about the Shelby Park neighborhood, its history and current developments, with former Shelby Park Neighborhood Association President Chip Rogalinski. The development of the neighborhood, its rich diversity, and St. Vincent de Paul Louisville's role as a neighbor in Shelby Park are discussed. Than…
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A Conversation with Louisville Homeless Services Director Susan Buchino
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Louisville Metro Homeless Services Director Susan Buchino discusses the current issues that are fueling houselessness in the community. Affordable housing, poverty, and her role as the new director are all covered. Join us for a fascinating look at houselessness in Louisville Kentucky. Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagr…
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