The Stages of Grief
What are the "normal stages of grieving" and how long do they last? The five-stage model is outdated and misunderstood. Listen to learn more about what grief is and how we heal. Support the show Con...
14 Maj 202151min
Looking for Love after a Partner Dies
It's hard to move on after a partner dies. When do you start dating again? How do you know it is time? How do you avoid scams? These are questions we answer in this week's episode on entering the ...
7 Maj 202147min
Caring for the Caregiver
How do you take care of the caregiver? As the pandemic stretches onward, nurses who were already short-manned are struggling with fatigue, complicated grief, and burnout. We talk about some of the c...
30 Apr 202149min
Can Miracles Happen?
Do miracles happen? Nancy had a growth in her bladder and was sent for surgery. When the surgeon opened her up to remove it, it was gone. The surgeon said it was one of the healthiest bladders he ha...
23 Apr 202153min
Parkinson's Disease
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease develop slowly over several years, and can include shaking, stiffness, difficulty with walking, balance and coordination. Marianne shares what is known about the disea...
16 Apr 202138min
Understanding Lewy Body Disease
Lewy Body Disease (LBD) is the second most common form of dementia, caused by protein deposits in the brain. Learn about how LBD affects the body and the course of the disease. Support the show Conne...
9 Apr 202142min
Coping with the Death of a Child
The death of a child is a life-altering event for parents, leading to grief that is individual, intense, and long lasting. The death of a child goes against the “natural” order of life. The young are...
2 Apr 202158min
Odds and Ends
Marianne is out this week to rest her voice. Charlie stepped in to do a newsreel-style episode full of information on scams, magic mushrooms, Alzheimer's and dementia (even for pets!), preparation, p...
26 Mars 202131min
