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Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a podcast about business, parenting and living life intentionally. We're here every week to bring you intentional conversations on making your own path to success, challenging the status quo and finding all the ways we're better. Recorded in Cookeville,TN, Kosta joins guests from all walks of life to bring fresh perspective and start your week with purpose. Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a Konstantin Yepifantsev Production.
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Now or Never: Long-Term Care Strategy is a podcast for all those seeking answers and solutions in the long-term care space. Too often we don’t fully understand the necessity of care until it’s too late. This podcast is designed to create solutions, start conversations and bring awareness to the industry that will inevitably impact all Americans.
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Join Kosta and his guest: Kellie Fitzpatrick, Founder and Creative Director of Lenny and Eva – and Founder and Co-Owner of The Monarch in Baxter, TN. Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN. Find out more about Kellie Fitzpatrick and The Monarch, and Lenny and Eva: https://www.eventsatthemonarch.com/ https://lennyandeva…
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Join Kosta and his guests: Cindy Hardin-Weiss, and Christina Hardin-Weiss Co-Founders of Adaptive Equipment and Caregiving Corner, working to enhance continuity of care from healthcare facility to home, increase client and caregiver safety during daily care and improve and maintain the client’s optimal level of functional independence. Today we’re …
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Join Kosta and his guest: Beth Thompson, City of Cookeville Museum’s Manager overseeing the Cookeville History Museum and Depot Museum, facilitating the mission to provide exhibits, programs, and activities that promote the history of Cookeville and Putnam County. In this episode: Beth's professional journey as a Museum's Manager and how she starte…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Patti LaFleur, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Caring Across Generations Care Fellow, former full-time care partner, and current advocate and educator for dementia. Today we’re talking about creating systems, routines, and success as a caregiver. In this episode: As caregivers how can we adapt our routines to better accom…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Amanda Powell, Producer at iCube; an educational resource located inside Tennessee Technological University that is carefully crafting solutions for economic, community, and academic experiences in virtual reality. Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN. Find Out More About Dr. Powell and …
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. David Grabowski, Professor of Health Care Policy in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Grabowski is a member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, an independent agency established to advise the U.S. Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Gr…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Travis Trull, Founder and Executive Director of Flint Global, a 501c3 organization dedicated to helping break the cycle of extreme poverty and dependence, to create flourishing families and communities that make the world a brighter place. Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is recorded in Cookeville, TN. Find Out More …
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Join Kosta and his guest: Todd Rovak, CEO and Co-Founder at Carefull, the first digital platform built for older adults and their families to protect money, credit, identity, and critical documents. Today we’re talking about how to protect seniors from online scams and fraud. Find out more about Carefull: https://getcarefull.com/ Find out more abou…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Randy Heady, Jackson County Mayor, Upper Cumberland Development District Chairman, and Head Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church. In this episode: Exploring how Jackson County's local electors are working to revitalize its downtown and attract new businesses and what initiatives are currently in place to support this growth a…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Al Power, board-certified internist and geriatrician, educator, and published author. Internationally recognized for his work challenging the use of antipsychotic medications for people living with dementia, Dr. Power’s focus is bringing knowledge into practice to transform the culture of care, from philosophical to sy…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Tammy Hogan, Executive Director of Mustard Seed Ranch: a community-supported, interdenominational Christian ministry designed to take children out of unsafe environments and place them into loving, nurturing homes. In this episode: Mustard Seed Ranch maintains a totally debt-free operation. How is the program ensuring cont…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Danielle Roberts, Co-Founder of Boomer Benefits and author of 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make. Throughout her career, Danielle has personally helped thousands of beneficiaries with their plan decisions as she specialized in Medicare-related insurance and became a member of the prestigious Forbes Financ…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Sayota Knight, educator, artist, and advocate. Locally, Sayota has dedicated himself to helping bring awareness to indigenous people, in addition to leading the coalition to rename Algood Middle School’s current mascot. In this episode: Sayota's personal experience working to advocate for indigenous people in the Upper Cum…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based not-for-profit serving more than 1,000 older adults and their families. Jill is a licensed nursing home administrator, LeadingAge Leadership Academy Fellow, Reframing Aging facilitator, and author of Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior …
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Join Kosta and his guests: John and Natasha Deane owners of Wildwood Resort and Marina located on Cordell Hull Lake in Granville, TN. In this episode: How John and Natasha met, when they moved to Tennessee, and what brought them to Granville. What the process of renovation looked like transforming The Old Granville Marina into Wildwood Resort start…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Marc Cohen, professor of gerontology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston and Co-Director of the LeadingAge LTSS. Throughout his career Marc’s work has been published and quoted extensively, including interviews by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine as a thought leader on issues affecting elde…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Nathaniel Wheeler, Artist, Digital Illustrator, and Graphic Designer. In this episode: Nathaniel's journey as a graphic designer and artist, what inclusion looks like for a black artist in the Upper Cumberland, Nathaniel's artistic brand, his advice for young artists, and how diversity in art helps us to educate and open d…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Cameron Huddleston, author, speaker, and award-winning journalist with 20 years of experience writing about personal finance. Today we’re talking about how to approach your parents about their finances. In this episode: How should you approach the conversation of finances with parents who are uncomfortable talking about mo…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Rachel Smalling, Owner of Lakeside Inn at Dale Hollow, Sportsman's Lodge, and 1854 Cocktail Bar & Lounge. In this episode: Needless to say, 1854 Cocktail Bar is already taking Cookeville by storm (and we cannot wait to visit)! For any listeners that aren’t familiar with the lounge, will you tell us a bit more about your vi…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dan Lindsay, Founder and CEO of Surety Technologies Inc., a site safety-aligned cleaning program bringing data-driven safety analysis to long-term care facilities. Today we’re talking about outbreak risks, nursing homes, and what you should know. Find out more about Dan Lindsay, Founder and CEO of Surety Technologies Inc.:…
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🥳 Join Kosta and his 100th guest: Becky Magura, President and CEO of Nashville Public Television and former CEO of WCTE, a PBS member station serving the entire Upper Cumberland to provide community engagement, education, and lifelong learning. Becky’s career in broadcasting began in 1982 with WCTE as an Audio Technician and Producer and transforme…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Ben Veghte, Director of the WA Cares Fund, (the nation's first universal long-term care insurance program in Washington State). Today we’re talking about the universal need for universal long-term care. In this episode: What is the Washington Care Fund? How does the WA Cares Fund differ from traditional long-term care insu…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Torry Martin, award-winning actor, screenwriter, comedian, and author. Torry is a two-time Gospel Music Association Grand Prize Winner for both his acting and writing abilities in addition to writing fifteen full feature-length scripts with co-writer Marshal Younger, including the comedies “Heaven Bound”, “The Matchbreaker…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Elizabeth Miller, Certified Care Consultant and Founder of The Happy Healthy Caregiver, a resource hub, podcast, and community of caregivers growing and sharing tips, resources, and support to create happier and healthier lives for caregivers. Today we’re talking about how to care for the caregiver. In this episode: As a c…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Megan Reagan, Staff Writer at the Herald Citizen, Journalist and Storyteller. In this Episode: Megan's professional journey as a journalist and how she started working in news. The future of print news, social media and who controls the news we read. What the day-to-day of a reporter in the Upper Cumberland looks like and …
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Join Kosta and his guest: Richard J. Mollot, Executive Director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of care, quality of life and dignity for elderly and disabled people in nursing homes, assisted living and other residential settings. Today we’re talking about the ethics of eldercare. F…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Marc deClaire, Master Police Officer for the City of Cookeville and Founder of The Cookeville Human Fund. In this episode: Marc's career in law enforcement and his journey creating The Cookeville Human Fund. How street level assistance help these citizens to avoid the worst case scenarios when more than 11,000 citizens in …
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Jennifer Fink, host of Fading Memories, a podcast designed to offer hope, advice, and wisdom from Alzheimer’s caregivers who have lived the experience and thrived. Today we’re talking about how to navigate Alzheimer’s without fear. Find out more about Jennifer Fink and Fading Memories Podcast: https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ Find out more about …
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Join Kosta and his guest: Ryan Dalton, Teacher at Avery Trace Middle School, Social Worker, Educator, Activist, Facilitator and Co-Founder of the ATMS Pickle Club. After 10 years of living in Cape Town, South Africa working with homeless youth, Ryan found his way back to the United States, settling in the Upper Cumberland with his two daughters May…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Margaret Morganroth Gullette, Resident Scholar at the Women's Studies Research Center for Brandeis University. An Author, essayist, and activist. Her contributions to the field of cultural studies of age include five books, the latest of which is Ending Ageism, or How Not to Shoot Old People. Today we’re talking about How …
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Join Kosta and his guest: Nicholas Bishop, Vice President for Economic and Community Development at Volunteer State Community College. In this episode: Nick's career path from the TN State Legislature to Vol State Community College, how community colleges shape the workforce of Tennessee, exploring TN Reconnect, the program that will give anyone in…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Kyrié Carpenter, Co-Founder of the Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, Author of - Healing Dementia, an in-depth psychological look at the phenomenon of cognitive change and Experienced Career Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Today we’re talking about the Myths and Misconceptions of D…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Mike Gomez, Owner and Founder of SoBarity, an alcohol free bar created to aid those in recovery and other sober-minded individuals in enjoying a night out they will actually remember. In this episode: Mike's journey in recovery and how he started SoBarity. How Mike plans to create a sober bar that will filling the gap in o…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Liz Craven, Publisher: Vice President of Pro-Ad Media, Inc., Publisher of the Sage Aging ElderCare Guide, and Host of Sage Aging Podcast. Today we’re talking about the Beginner’s Guide to Caregiving. Find out more about Liz Craven and Sage Aging Eldercare Guide: https://eldercareguide.com/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifan…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Trevor Larsen, Chapter President of Sleep In Heavenly Peace, a non-profit organization building and delivering beds to children without a place to sleep. In this episode: How Sleep in Heavenly Peace is helping build and deliver beds/bedding to every needy child in the Upper Cumberland. How Trevor started working with SiHP …
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Join Kosta and his guest: David Greenwalt, Certified Wellness Coach, Author, Professional Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Founder of Leanness Lifestyle University. Today we’re talking about Fitness, Aging and What’s Missing. In this episode: What are the greatest risk factors we face physically in our elder years? E…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Adam Drake, award-winning filmmaker, Owner and Founder of Drake Films and First Assistant Director of The Chosen, the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ and the largest crowdfunded television show of all time. In this episode: Adam's journey in the entertainment industry, if The Chosen would exist if i…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Ashton Applewhite, author and activist, serving as the leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and how to dismantle it. Ashton is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, the co-creator of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist? I…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Shelbey Wilson, beauty and lifestyle creator, founder of Shelbey Wilson and Shelbey Wilson Daily on YouTube. In this episode: How Shelbey organically grew a YouTube following of over 280,000 on YouTube, what it's like to be a micro-influencer, how much content creators actually make and the process of making brand deals, a…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Stephanie Erickson, Family Caregiving Expert, author of the bestselling book: Plan for Aging Well, clinical social worker and media commentator. Today we’re talking about Caring for Your Aging Parents: How to Prepare. Find out more Stephanie Erickson: https://www.facebook.com/Stephanie-Erickson-Media-Commentator-Family-Car…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Darby Faccinto, Future User Interface and Visual Effects Designer featured in series such as Loki, She Hulk and Hawkeye as well as DC Comics’ latest blockbuster hit Black Adam. In this episode: What is a User Interface/Visual Effects Designer? Darby's career and how he started working for Disney, Marvel and DC Comics. The …
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Join Kosta and his guest: April Harris Jackson, Attorney and Founder of Graceful Aging Legal Services, a firm focused on helping clients navigate the complicated processes of estate planning, probate, conservatorships, and Medicaid planning. Today we’re talking about how to identify and report elder abuse. In this episode: What is elder abuse and w…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Justin Kanew, Writer, Producer and Creator of TN Holler, an audience-supported progressive news site with a series of active social media feeds that seek to amplify voices throughout Tennessee. In this episode: The creation, vision and Mission of TN Holler, why Tennessee voters often aren't voting in their own self interes…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Meghan Judge, Host of Judging Meghan, a podcast created with the mission of ending the stigma surrounding mental health and trauma. Today we’re talking about aging and our mental health crisis. In this episode: Are changes in personality and behavior a normal and expected part of aging? What should you say to someone that …
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Join Kosta and his guests: Mikel Miller Recovery2Work Employment Manager and Samantha Sherrell Cross, President of Encompass Manufacturing. Today we’re talking about Recovery2Work, Second Chance Employment and how businesses can enrich and diversify their workforce by providing employment opportunities to those formerly incarcerated. In this episod…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Lacey Russell, Life Insurance Agent for Higginbotham and Viral Life Insurance Advocate working to share the advantages and advantages of utilizing insurance. Today we’re talking about how you can use life insurance to pay for long-term care and benefits you can use throughout your life. In this episode: How you can use lif…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor and Host of Today in Putnam County, a weekly radio show providing news, interviews and useful resources to listeners of the Upper Cumberland. For over 38 years Randy has served Putnam County as a volunteer, civil servant, leader and advocate. In this episode: How a lifetime of service in E…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Kimberly Best, Owner of Best Conflict Solutions, focusing on Collaborative Problem Solving in Healthcare, Small Business Mediation and Conflict Management, Organizational Conflict, Elder Mediation, Family and Relationship Mediation. Kim is a TN Rule 31 listed Civil mediator and a TN Rule 31 trained Family Mediator and Auth…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Cindy Schueman, Executive Director for IMPACT Leadership and serving member for Board of Trustees at Motlow Community College and Tennessee Association of Community Leadership. Proudly supporting the underrepresented populations of our community and actively seeking to promote the betterment of our area, Cindy’s primary mi…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Tyler Lannom, Founder and Attorney at Lannom Law. Tyler is a First Lieutenant in the Army Reserve Judge Advocate General’s Corps and served as an Assistant Public Defender, before turning his focus to elder law, veteran disability rights and civil litigation. Today we’re talking about Care Planning: Special Needs Trusts. I…
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