Best Laura Kidd Podcasts (2024)

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Benefits of Humor and Laughter as We Age - Guest: Tom Kidd 37:52

1M ago37:52

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As we brave the more serious sides of aging, it is important to incorporate ways to experience life’s lighter side to keep us balanced and be able to cope. In fact, laughter and a healthy dose of humor have been shown in studies to improve our physical, psychological, and social well-being. Tom Kidd of Balanced Wellness Services, a former health ed…

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Experiencing Joy with Dementia - Guest: Susan McFadden 41:31

2M ago41:31

41:31

Someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with some form of dementia every 65 seconds, and that number continues to grow as the population ages. Susan McFadden, co-founder of the Fox Valley Memory Project, sits down Lisa Wells to discuss how people with dementia and their loved ones can still experience joy with creativity and a shift in mindset. It’s not o…

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Friendships as We Age - Guests: Geri Krause and Tamara Fanjoy 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Guests Geri and Tamara discuss how having and maintaining strong friendships as we age, not only impact the quality of life, but enhances it. As we age, it can become more difficult to find friends and develop meaningful relationships due to moving away, widowhood, the death of a friend, caregiving, or finding time to sustain relationships. But as …

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Live Smart, Not Hard - Guest: Laura Plummer 30:34

4M ago30:34

30:34

According to the AARP, nearly 90% of adults age 50 and older – across all health status categories, incomes, and races – want to age in place and remain at home. In order to do so, some may consider using assistive technology (A.T.) to help facilitate independence at home. In this episode, Laura Plummer, the assistive technology program…

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Active Aging - Guest: Marilyn Skrivseth 39:22

1y ago39:22

39:22

As we age, medical and psychological ailments can creep into our bodies. In this episode, Marilyn Skrivseth talks to host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County about Active Aging. Marilyn is an expert on Active Aging with over 50 years of experience working in fields related to health, wellness, physical activi…

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Cleaning Out Clutter - Guest: Connie Kees 35:44

1y ago35:44

35:44

It’s amazing how much stuff we collect over the years, but cleaning out the clutter can be so overwhelming—so where do we start? In this episode, Connie Kees from Consult an Organizer, discusses with Lisa Wells of the Aging & Disability Resource Center on the benefits of de-cluttering your home and gives resources and advice on how to even start.…

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Gut Health - Guest Dr. Kristie Gering 38:23

1y ago38:23

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Hippocrates said a long time ago, “all disease begin in the gut.” In this episode, Dr. Kristie Gering of Spero Wellness Clinic in Chippewa Falls talks with Lisa Wells of the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire about gut health and its connection to the brain and healthy aging. Gut bacteria and other microbes play a significant role in …

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Planning Ahead - Guests: Trisha Witham and Carla Berscheit 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

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We plan for many things in life—birthdays, weddings, vacations, and even groceries—but we typically don’t think about planning for aging. In this episode, Dementia Care Specialists, Trisha Witham from Barron, Rusk and Washburn Counties and Carla Berscheit from Chippewa and Dunn Counties, talk to host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource …

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Purposeful Living - Guest: Jean Jirovec 34:01

1+ y ago34:01

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When our purpose is no longer defined by the roles we used to play, how do we find meaning in life? In this episode, Jean Jirovec, a retired marriage and family therapist with over 42 years of experience in the mental health field, discusses with Lisa Wells about the real affects of feeling the loss of purpose and meaning in the later years of life…

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Grief and Loss - Guest: Debra Hoffman 38:20

1+ y ago38:20

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Debra Hoffman, a retired associate nursing professor from UW-Eau Claire, talks to host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County about grief and loss as we age. Grief and loss are an inevitable part of life no matter our age, and as we get older, they become even more likely. In this episode, Debra Hoffman, a retir…

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Sleep and Aging 36:45

1+ y ago36:45

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Sleep is crucial for healthy living at any stage of life, but as our bodies change with age, so should the way we approach sleep. In this episode, Dr. Donn Dexter of Mayo Clinic Health System talks to host Lisa Wells of the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County about sleep and aging well. Sleep disruption is associated with a numb…

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Resilience in Later Life - Guest: Ted Bowman 38:16

2y ago38:16

38:16

Resiliency is important to healthy aging, and older adults with higher resiliency have an improved quality of life and better mental health despite the adversities they face. In this episode, author and educator Ted Bowman, who specialists in grief, loss, and “honest hope,” talks to host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau…

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Living Well With Dementia - Guest: Russell Martoccio 35:43

2+ y ago35:43

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How we approach dementia can have a major impact on how individuals live after they experience a diagnosis. As one of 6 million Americans with dementia, Russell Martoccio is determined to live life to the fullest. In 2016, he was diagnosed with Korsakoff syndrome, a dementia caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Since then, he has begun to write…

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Confronting the Causes of Loneliness, Guest: Moira Kneer 39:15

2+ y ago39:15

39:15

Loneliness and social isolation can be a major concern for older adults, putting them at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other serious problems. In fact, one-quarter of adults 65 and older are classified as socially isolated. Life changes such as retirement and the death of a love done as well as factors like the COVID-19 pandemic can trigg…

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Giving yourself permission to be creative - Matthew Caws, Nada Surf 1:23:37

2+ y ago1:23:37

1:23:37

Matthew Caws has been playing guitar, singing and writing songs in Nada Surf since 1994. He is one half of Minor Alps with Juliana Hatfield. He’s from New York City but currently lives in Cambridge, England. Find out more at nadasurf.com. In this episode, we discuss how anxiety gets in the way of songwriting, the anomaly of artists being financiall…

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Confronting Alzheimer’s Disease - Guest: Dr. Tom Dow 24:27

2+ y ago24:27

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Guest: Dr. Tom Dow, Mindful Diagnostics & Therapeutics The statistics are troubling: Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and it cannot be prevent, slowed, or cured. One in nine people 65 and older have Alzheimer’s, and the share increases with age. However, medical science is advancing, and Eau Claire’s Dr.…

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Staying Safe from Scams 29:14

2+ y ago29:14

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Guest: Deputy Melissa Sommers, Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Department Every year, millions of American seniors fall victims to financial scams, from telemarketing frauds to fake sweepstakes to home repair swindles. Criminals may gain seniors’ trust over the telephone or Internet and play on their victims’ fears and emotions. In this episode, Eau Cl…

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Connection and communion through music...talking to Grace Petrie 1:32:43

2+ y ago1:32:43

1:32:43

Visit the deluxe show notes page for this episode at http://penfriend.rocks/grace - and read the transcript at http://penfriend.rocks/grace-ts About my guest: a folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, Grace Petrie has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly for more than ten years. Her unique takes on life, love and politi…

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Music as a tool of unity - Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari) 1:04:57

2+ y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Get my FREE 12-track album + 31-page zine http://penfriend.rocks/helloVisit the deluxe show notes page for this episode: http://penfriend.rocks/rou.Read the text version: http://penfriend.rocks/rou-tsRou Reynolds is a vocalist, songwriter, composer, author and award-winning producer, best known for fronting Enter Shikari. Formed in 1999, the band a…

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Celebrating the Power of Music 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

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Guest: Cathy Reitz, director, Stand in the Light Memory Choir. Music and singing are good for all of us, especially for people living with dementia: Research has shown that music can evoke memories and emotions even in people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Musician and educator Cathy Reitz is starting her sixth year directing the Sta…

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Celebrating a breadth of voices in music - Miki Berenyi (Piroshka / Lush) 1:31:33

2+ y ago1:31:33

1:31:33

Get my FREE 12-track album + 31-page zine http://penfriend.rocks/helloVisit the text version of this episode at http://penfriend.rocks/miki-tsContent warning: this is a very joyfully sweary episode so probably not best listened to in the presence of kids. About my guest: Miki Berenyi is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who first became known in t…

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Ep46: Ginger Wildheart on creating a you-sized shape in the world of music 1:06:06

2+ y ago1:06:06

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Visit the deluxe show notes page: http://penfriend.rocks/ginger Read the text version: http://penfriend.rocks/ginger-ts . Thanks for listening! Attention Engineer is a show where I share deep conversations with fellow artists about creativity, grit and determination. My aim is to consistently remind you - and remind myself - that creativity really …

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Maintaining Mind and Body 51:25

2+ y ago51:25

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Guests: Anne Sadowska, occupational therapist, and Laura Hurd, speech-language pathologist Alzheimer’s and related dementia can’t be cured or reverse, but interventions like occupational and speech therapy may help people maintain their physical and mental abilities – and their independence. Host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource Cent…

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Ep45: Mary Spender on finding a smarter route to a full-time music career and building a huge fanbase on YouTube 48:23

2+ y ago48:23

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Visit the deluxe show notes page: http://penfriend.rocks/mary Read the text version: http://penfriend.rocks/mary-ts . Thanks for listening! . About my guest: combining her sultry voice and electric guitar to create rock songs infused with blues and soul, Mary Spender’s songwriting showcases her virtuosic style of guitar playing as well as her wide …

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Ep43: Lou Barlow (Sebadoh / Dinosaur Jr / The Folk Implosion) on building a body of work...however the f*** he wants to 49:21

3y ago49:21

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Visit the deluxe show notes page: http://penfriend.rocks/lou Read the text version: http://penfriend.rocks/lou-ts . Thanks for listening! Attention Engineer is a show where I seek to make the best use of my own valuable time and attention by having deep conversations with fellow artists about creativity, grit and determination. My aim is to consist…

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Nourishing Our Bodies and Our Brains 49:55

3y ago49:55

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Healthy eating is important at any age, but it becomes even more important as we get older. Registered dietician Pam VanKampen chats with host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County about how our diet can keep our bodies and brains healthy, improve our moods, and boost our energy levels. VanKampen explains how w…

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Ep42: Shingai (Noisettes) on finding creative freedom through generosity 1:22:15

3y ago1:22:15

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Content warning: two brief mentions of suicide, in the context of having lost friends. . Visit the deluxe show notes page: http://penfriend.rocks/shingai Read the text version: http://penfriend.rocks/shingai-ts . Thanks for listening! Attention Engineer is a show where I seek to make the best use of my own valuable time and attention by having deep…

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Ep41: Juliana Hatfield on drawing without looking 1:06:44

3y ago1:06:44

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Thanks for listening! Attention Engineer is a show where I seek to make the best use of my own valuable time and attention by having deep conversations with fellow artists about creativity, grit and determination. . About your host: I'm Laura Kidd, a music producer and solo artist releasing music as Penfriend. Come and grab two free songs plus lett…

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Emphasizing Active Aging 45:37

3y ago45:37

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When we’re children, we move our bodies through play. As we get older, the rigors of life – and the impacts of aging – often get in the way. Mary Pica-Anderson, executive director of the L.E. Phillips Senior Center in Eau Claire, talks with host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County about the positive impact of…

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Bonus Musical Mini Episode - I'll Start A Fire 5:20

3y ago5:20

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Step backstage and hear more about the making of my new single "I'll Start A Fire". . My new album "Exotic Monsters" is out nowwwwww! http://penfriend.rocks/exoticmonsters . Thank you for listening! xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g…

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Ep40: Laura Kidd (Penfriend) quizzed by Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff) on "Exotic Monsters" and always going deeper... 1:28:28

3y ago1:28:28

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Welcome to a very special episode of the podcast, where my friend Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff turns the tables on me and steals the host microphone to quiz me on my new album "Exotic Monsters"! . In this conversation, we discuss being a doing person - how completing little projects gives me energy, the role of letter writing in my life from chil…

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Bonus Musical Mini Episode - Seventeen 5:51

3y ago5:51

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Step backstage and hear more about the making of my recent single "Seventeen". . Get three songs immediately when you order my new album at http://penfriend.rocks/newalbum . Get "Seventeen" pay what you want/can here. . Thank you for listening! xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would li…

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Bonus Musical Mini Episode - Black Car 6:50

3y ago6:50

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Step backstage and hear more about the making of my recent single "Black Car". . Get three songs immediately when you order my new album at http://penfriend.rocks/newalbum . Watch the video at http://penfriend.rocks/blackcar . Thank you for listening! xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you w…

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Becoming a Caregiver for Others – and Yourself 31:42

3y ago31:42

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At some time in our lives, we will all be caregivers or will receive care from others. Dr. Larry Studt talks with host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County about his own caregiving journey. Larry’s wife, Rachel, experienced a rare form of young onset dementia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which unexpectedly…

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Ep39: Stephen Jones (Babybird) on surviving chart success and finding true connection with music fans 1:27:51

3y ago1:27:51

1:27:51

Thanks for listening! Visit penfriend.rocks/stephen for the deluxe show notes for this episode, and head to Bandcamp to dive into Stephen's incredible back catalogue. . In this conversation, we discuss the importance of making music that’s for you first, the strange and inappropriate uses of “You’re Gorgeous” in pop culture, from Prince William to …

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Ep38: David Brewis (Field Music) on leaning into the editing process - inspiration is overrated 1:27:09

3y ago1:27:09

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Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/davidb for the deluxe show notes for this episode, and head to http://field-music.co.uk to pick up the new album “Flat “White Moon. . In this conversation, we discuss how inspiration is overrated, and having to work on your idea doesn’t make you a worse artist (plus it’s fun!), the importance of sh…

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Ep37: Ryan Miller (Guster) on constantly throwing seeds…even if a lot of them will never sprout 1:23:53

3y ago1:23:53

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Thanks for listening! Visit penfriend.rocks/ryan for the deluxe show notes for this episode. . Ryan Miller is the lead singer and guitarist of alternative rock band Guster. Formed in 1991, Guster have released eight studio albums, performed with symphony orchestras and played a LOT of gigs. Since co-writing and scoring the film “Nobody” with Rob Pe…

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Ep36: Sananda Maitreya on making a masterpiece of your life 1:10:14

3y ago1:10:14

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Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/sananda for the deluxe show notes for this episode, and head to http://sanandamaitreya.com to pick up the new album "Pandora's PlayHouse". . Artist, composer, arranger, producer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur and Post Millennium Rocker Sananda Maitreya had his light switched on at the age of …

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Plan Now to Avoid Pain Later 37:45

3y ago37:45

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We plan for birthdays, weddings, and other events, but we tend to put off planning for a time when we can no longer make medical or financial decisions for ourselves. Eau Claire attorney Peter Grosskopf talks with host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County about how to overcome our reluctance and take steps to …

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Ep35: Danz CM on having fun and being weird 1:01:40

3y ago1:01:40

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Visit the deluxe show notes page: http://penfriend.rocks/danz Read the text version: http://penfriend.rocks/danz-ts . Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/danz for the deluxe show notes for this episode, and head to http://zdanz.com to explore her musical world. . In this conversation, we discuss digging deeper to make the most meanin…

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Ep34: Eliza Shaddad on picking the right size font 1:16:39

3y ago1:16:39

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Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/eliza for links to Eliza's work and collect two free Penfriend songs while you're there. . In this conversation, we discuss how the pandemic forced Eliza to deal with her true nature, planning the perfect productive day for maximum music making, health and emotional wellbeing, the self-imposed pres…

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Bonus Musical Mini Episode - Cancel Your Hopes 6:07

3y ago6:07

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The song that took 15 years to write...sort of. How Radiohead's minidiscs and Barbara Kingsolver galvanised an old song idea into what became the theme tune for this show! . Get this song plus two more immediately when you order my new album at http://penfriend.rocks/newalbum . Watch the video at http://penfriend.rocks/cyh . Thank you for listening…

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Bonus Musical Mini Episode - Exotic Monsters 5:31

3y ago5:31

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A peek behind the songwriting curtain at my synthy single "Exotic Monsters". . Get this song plus two more immediately when you pre-order my new album at http://penfriend.rocks/newalbum . Watch the video at http://penfriend.rocks/monsters . Thank you for listening! xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public epi…

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Ep33: Liela Moss (The Duke Spirit) on artistic evolution – dropping the ego and practising for inner peace 1:20:48

3y ago1:20:48

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Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/liela for links to Liela's work and collect two free Penfriend songs while you're there. My album pre-order just launched too at http://penfriend.rocks/newalbum <3 . In this conversation, we discuss learning to give space to other aspects of life as a touring musician, evolving as an artist – letti…

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Ep32: Mike Batt on 50 years of writing songs, and the need for anti-gravitational brandy sauce 1:25:50

3y ago1:25:50

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Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/mike for links to Mike's work and collect two free Penfriend songs while you're there. . In this conversation, we discuss how a teenage Cat Stevens inspired a slightly younger teenage Mike Batt to write songs, blagging versus reaching - using projects to teach yourself how to do the thing you've be…

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Age-Related Memory Loss vs. Dementia 39:01

3y ago39:01

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Host Lisa Wells of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County chats with Dr. Joan Hamblin of Prevea Health about memory and the aging brain. Hamblin, who is board certified in geriatrics and serves as medical director of Prevea’s geriatric assessment clinic, explains the differences between ordinary age-related memory lapses and …

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Ep31: Liz Stokes (The Beths) on establishing creative rules for songwriting, and why she always takes a cricket bat on tour 1:11:39

3y ago1:11:39

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Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/liz for links to Liz's work with The Beths and collect two free Penfriend songs while you're there. . In this conversation, we discuss the value of establishing creative rules for songwriting and making videos, touring New Zealand during the pandemic, and Beths' bassist Ben's secret breakfast blog,…

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Ep30: Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem / Slow Club) on being an auteur, and how work's more fun than fun 1:07:38

3y ago1:07:38

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Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/rlt for links to Rebecca's work and collect two free Penfriend songs while you're there! . In this episode, we talked about how becoming a solo artist and making exactly the work she wanted drastically changed Rebecca's mental health, how dancing brought RLT back to her body, bridging the gap betwe…

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Ep29: David Ford on his mission to be the best artist he can be 1:32:15

3y ago1:32:15

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Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/david for links to David's work and collect two free Penfriend songs while you're there! . In this episode, we talked about how David's brush with the music industry, how he survived a breakdown to create a thriving career as a lone wolf figure, why pumping content into the world isn't beneficial f…

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Ep28: Kat Robichaud on surviving The Voice USA to forge an independent music career 1:11:26

3y ago1:11:26

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Thanks for listening! Visit http://penfriend.rocks/kat for links to Kat's work and collect two free Penfriend songs while you're there! . In this episode, we talked about what it's like to do well on the biggest TV talent show going, and how Kat built an independent career afterwards, how failure and setbacks bring a whole new world of possibility,…

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