Caught Between Generations: Recent Episodes
Dr. Merle Griff
More than 40 percent of people in their 40s and 50s have at least one living parent, and a child under the age of 21 for whom they are providing care and assistance. Most likely there is also a job, a house to run, groceries to buy and meals to get on the table. How can you cope with the massive demand on your time for love, attention, and decision-making skills?brbr We know it’s not easy but Caught Between Generations is here to help. We talk all things multi-generational, and provide practical tips you can use right now and in the long term to make your life less stressful.brbr Our program is a one-stop shop for information and resources for caregivers of multiple generations. If you are caring for children, grandchildren, spouse and/or parents, you do not have the time or the energy to search for all of the information that you need. Caught Between Generations will help you feel more peaceful, more organized and more informed with expert interviews with those in the know.
Do you worry about your autistic child growing up? Are you a woman living with shame because of your ADD?
Susan Senator, author of “Autism Adulthood” admits that while adult life on the spectrum is complicated, it can be manageable, even fulfilling. She offers tips to help adults with autism live happily and independently.
Linda Roggli, author of “Confessions of an ADDiva” believes women with ADD can be more than distracted: they can be extraordinary. She motivates us to love how we are wired.
'No one else will ever want you.'
'You’re stupid, you will never amount to anything.'
'You're too sensitive.'
The phrases above all have one thing in common: they are signs of verbal abuse – and they are all meant to intimidate and control.
This week’s show will help listeners recognize emotional abuse and learn how to 'break the cycle of abuse' and begin the process of healing.
Guests and best-selling authors, Beverly Engel and Patricia Evans, have appeared on The Oprah Show, CNN and have been featured in many national magazines. They will help us understand the patterns of unhealthy relationships and tell us how to recover from the trauma of controlling relationships.
Whether you are the victim of emotional abuse or you are the perpetrator, and the person who cannot stop trying to control others, this show is for you.
Being a caregiver to a loved one is a difficult task. Whether you become a full-time caregiver gradually or suddenly find yourself in that role, chances are that at some point you feel overwhelmed, under-prepared, and unequipped to handle situations that can and do arise. Many emotions surface when you are caring for a loved one day in and day out. While some of these emotions will almost certainly be negative, there are many positive feelings and tender moments that come out of being there and providing care for a loved one.
Join Dr. Merle on Caught Between Generations as she celebrates those who often put their own lives on hold to care for spouses, parents, siblings, children, and other loved ones. Hear the stories of three members of Dr. Merle’s local community as they share their experiences and insights on caregiving.
Grandfamilies are families in which children reside with and are being raised by their grandparents in the absence of one or both parents. What happens when families find themselves in this situation? How does raising a second generation of children affect the health and well-being of the grandparents?
Dr. Joseph Crumbley and Jaia Lent are Dr. Merle’s guests for this timely, emotionally-charged discussion. Dr. Crumbley and Ms. Lent both specialize in issues related to kinshipcare, and counsel families in these types of situations. With opioid addiction at an all-time high, more and more families are facing tough decisions about kinship care for children. Learn about the issues facing grandparents trying to provide a safe, healthy environment for children in crisis, and where to turn for help.
Do you lie in bed at night, unable to fall asleep? Or do you fall asleep easily, only to wake up at 3am, wide awake? Are you tired and cranky, lacking energy?
For some people, sleep comes easy. They lay their head down and are out like a light all night. For others, however, bedtime means a frustrating night of tossing and turning, only to steal an hour or two of unrefreshing rest. This routine is played out night after night in bedrooms everywhere, leaving millions of exasperated, exhausted people to ask, What can I do to get some sleep?
Dr. Michael Breus, otherwise known around the world as The Sleep Doctor, is back for another visit with Dr. Merle on Caught Between Generations. Dr. Breus will give us tips for getting a better night's sleep so we can wake up feeling good, ready to take on the day. Dr. Merle will take your live calls for Dr. Breus, so don't miss your chance to have questions answered by The Sleep Doctor.
Are you a mom or dad who loves exploring science and all things tech? Include your kids in the fun!
Ken Denmead, publisher of the popular parenting blogs, GeekDad and GeekMom and author of the idea-packed book “Geek Dad,” explains how tech, DIY projects and fun activities can foster a love of learning in our children and grandchildren, and bring families together!
Nearly 75% of us experience some sort of adversity - bullying, loss of a parent, domestic violence, abuse, etc., by the age of 20. Do you know someone who has overcome childhood adversity to achieve success as an adult? We are often amazed when someone beats the odds and rises above their early hardship, but do we know what it took and how they feel about their success?
Meg Jay is Dr. Merle's guest this week. The author of SUPERNORMAL tells the stories of ordinary people made extraordinary by dodging bullets and leaping over obstacles to reach their goals. Some are public figures and even celebrities, but others hide in plain sight as doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, teachers, artists, parents, and everyday people winning at life.
Dr. Merle will take your calls live on the air, and would love to hear your story of overcoming adversity and becoming successful despite the odds. Tell us about your journey to becoming SUPERNORMAL.
Do you know someone who only thinks of themselves and their own needs? Do you find yourself sidestepping issues that are important to you in order to avoid confrontation with the narcissist in your life? Is there any way to turn these behaviors around?
Most of us know someone who is a narcissist. Whether they are a family member or friend, boss or coworker, spouse or significant other, dealing with them is almost always frustrating. Dr. Merle's guest, Wendy Behary, helps us identify and understand narcissistic behavior and suggests ways in which we can stand up for ourselves without getting caught in the crossfire. Behary also gives us strategies to help us get our own needs met without a power struggle, and if necessary, how to escape perilous narcissism.
Are you a parent whose child has cut off contact with you? Are you unable to see or speak to your grandchildren? How does this estrangement affect the rest of your family?
Unfortunately, many families struggle with estrangements, with either the child or the parent cutting off contact. Dr. Joshua Coleman believes that parental estrangement is a “silent epidemic,” because many parents are ashamed to admit they no longer have a relationship with their children. Once estranged from his own daughter, Dr. Coleman will discuss with Dr. Merle some of the causes of these breaks, and steps that you can take to try and mend the relationship.
This is a heartbreaking, very emotional subject, and one that affects many families. We will take your calls live on the air if you want to share your story with Dr. Joshua Coleman and Dr. Merle on Caught Between Generations.
A little anxiety can be a good thing. It sharpens our senses and prepares us to take on challenges. But what happens when anxiety becomes overwhelming and begins to take over our lives? How can we learn to manage and eventually overcome anxiety?
For children and adults with anxiety who act solely based on nervous feelings, the world can become very small. Our desperate attempts to avoid discomfort and uncertainty only fuels our anxiety, and avoidance locks it in place. We become frozen by fear.
Dr. Merle's guest this week, Dr. Dawn Huebner, a clinical psychologist, explains the steps in taking back control of your life. She tells us how anyone, at any age, can conquer these debilitating fears by learning to face them rather than running from them.
Does the prospect of dating again excite you - or does it terrify you? Have you pretty much resigned yourself to spending weekends watching Netflix with the cat? What would it take to get you back on the dating track?
Dating is tough, and most of us can find at least a handful of reasons not to want to do it. It takes courage, persistence, and a sense of humor to be successful at dating. This week Dr. Merle talks to Fran Greene, a relationship expert and professional dating coach, about what it takes to get back into dating after a devastating breakup. In her book, Dating Again with Courage and Confidence, Greene outlines the five steps to revitalizing your love life after heartbreak, breakup, or divorce. We take a humorous look at the rules of dating, get a lesson in flirting, delve into the world of online dating, and even discuss making a dating action plan to get out there and find love again.
Most of us wouldn't define ourselves by our age, but how do others see us? Do they see only an old lady with wrinkles, or a man with a cane, and think it must be sad to be old? What do you see when you look in the mirror?
Ashton Applewhite, is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Aging, in which she examines the myths and stereotypes of ageism. Applewhite will discuss with Dr. Merle why we need to change the notion that older people are burdens to society with only depression, diapers, and dementia to look forward to. If it's true that people are happiest at the beginnings and ends of their lives, then there are plenty of reasons why older people should embrace this chapter in their lives. Our guest will tell us how we can rally against ageism in our society by challenging the ageist behaviors and attitudes around us and change the way we see ourselves, and the rest of our lives.
Are Americans obsessed with the pursuit of happiness? Would we know happiness if we found it?
Ruth Whippman is a British writer who thinks Americans are caught in a paradox of driving ourselves crazy trying to find happiness. In her book, America the Anxious, Whippman sets out to investigate how this national obsession infiltrates all aspects of American life and makes us one of the least contented, most anxious countries in the developed world. She will share her take on her visit to a happiness city in the Nevada desert that has one of the highest suicide rates in America. Her experiences are gritty and humorous, and may give us some insight as to what exactly we think defines happiness.
It started with back pain, fibromyalgia, or another long-term condition and the relief of a prescription to manage your pain. For you or your family member or friend, now it’s a crisis.
Over 15 million people in the U.S. and around the world are addicted to prescription pain medication.
Listen as Dr. Mel Pohl, internationally recognized physician and Medical Director at Las Vegas Recovery Center -LVRC-, addresses this public health crisis and explains how physicians and families can help individuals recover and deal with chronic pain, without using addictive pain medications.
He will also discuss the dangers young people face in access to painkillers and how the legalization of banned drugs contribute to dependence and substance abuse.
The number of parents who are cut-off and estranged from their adult children is increasing. Whether it is famous children such as Lindsey Vonn or Angelina Jolie, the heartbreaking tales of children who refuse their parents’ phone calls and e-mail and won’t let them see their grandchildren is steadily growing. Dr. Joshua Coleman, psychologist and author of “When Parents Hurt: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don’t Get Along” speaks from the heart and offers listeners strategies for resolving family estrangement while surviving the pain. Mark Sichel follows with a discussion of how to cope and heal from broken family relationships. Mark is the author of Forgiveness: 10 Steps to Letting Go of Resentment, which helps people recover from family abuse and estrangement.
'No one else will ever want you.'
'You’re stupid, you will never amount to anything.'
'You're too sensitive.'
The phrases above all have one thing in common: they are signs of verbal abuse – and they are all meant to intimidate and control.
This week’s show will help listeners recognize emotional abuse and learn how to 'break the cycle of abuse' and begin the process of healing.
Guests and best-selling authors, Beverly Engel and Patricia Evans, have appeared on The Oprah Show, CNN and have been featured in many national magazines. They will help us understand the patterns of unhealthy relationships and tell us how to recover from the trauma of controlling relationships.
Whether you are the victim of emotional abuse or you are the perpetrator, and the person who cannot stop trying to control others, this show is for you.
Do you want to increase your energy, focus and productivity?
Dr. Michael Breus, (The Sleep Doctor) author of “The Power of When,” has a personalized life-hack, backed by biology, that will help you let go of ‘how’ and focus on ‘when’ you should sleep, eat, workout, read your email and more.
You’ll learn how to plan your day in sync with your body’s internal clock, discover your chronotype, and increase your happiness. It’s possible to schedule your ‘perfect’ day, every day!
Nearly everyone can relate to the topic of anger. We've probably all lost our cool over a trivial incident or been on the receiving end of someone's angry outburst. Anger is a normal emotion, but what happens when anger is out of control?
Dr. Ryan Martin, podcaster and writer of the popular blog, All the Rage, discusses with Dr. Merle the different types of anger, ways to manage our anger, and how to avoid the triggers that cause us to become angry. He will also give us tips for dealing with anger in others, and for diffusing situations to keep them from escalating. Dr. Martin will give examples of healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger, and why we sometimes just need to let it out.
Susannah Meadows, author of The Other Side of Impossible, faced just this scenario after her three-year-old son was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This Thursday with Dr. Merle, Meadows presents her story, and the stories of other families whose traditional treatments of their conditions were not enough. She shares accounts of people healed by alternate treatments such as dietary changes, or combined traditional/alternative medicine therapies after doctors gave them no hope. We will also discuss how the right foods can play a key role in healing your body, and how your mind can play a part in your recovery.
Most of us have mixed emotions about getting older, but we may not stop to think that men struggle with different issues than women when it comes to aging. Dr. Robert Humphries is one of the three founders of Vista Psychological & Counseling Center in North Canton, Ohio. In his practice, Dr. Humphries counsels many men struggling to come to terms with changing life issues. This week he will join Dr. Merle to explore the changes in men's life views and emotions as they age. We will discuss men's thoughts and feelings about retirement, regrets about career, marriage or family, physical changes, and becoming the primary family caregiver. Dr. Humphries will reveal some surprising information that both men and women can use to develop a deeper understanding of the issues that affect men as they age.
Is your negative mindset affecting your happiness? Do you ever wish you could just unplug, get away, and push the reset button? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, Dr. Merle has a show for you.
Kevin Bailey is a health and wellness coach, a life coach, motivational speaker, and author. Kevin is very passionate about helping people transform their lives by taking control of their thoughts, turning negativity into positivity, and realizing that being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.
Our second guest, Jacqui Phillips, is an inspirational speaker who encourages people to reset their lives to find and restore balance. Jacqui will discuss with Dr. Merle the importance of taking time during the summer to have fun and recharge, and what to do if you just can’t get away.
Are you faster than a speeding bullet? Can you leap tall buildings in a single bound? Whether you know it or not, to your children you are a superhero. You are their provider, their protector, their playmate, and their role model. You are one of the most influential people they will ever have in their lives. How do you live up to that responsibility? Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician and counselor for over thirty years. In her book, Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need, Meeker helps fathers build a plan for raising strong, loving, independent children, while shouldering the responsibilities that come along with being their dad. This week she joins Dr. Merle to discuss what children need from their fathers and how fathers can meet these needs.
As you grow older, does your mother seem to get smarter? Are you ever shocked when you hear your grandmother's words coming out of your own mouth? Lois P. Frankel, PhD, President of Corporate Coaching International and author of the best seller, Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, discusses with Dr. Merle her new book, Ageless Women, Timeless Wisdom. Frankel's book is both lighthearted and thought-provoking as it honors and gives voice to the older women in our society. Their stories, unique insights, and wisdom are heartwarming, insightful, witty, and philosophical.
We invite our listeners to call in during this live show and honor your mother, grandmother, or other influential woman in your life by telling us what you now know to be one of the best pieces of advice she ever gave you.
Are you living with a family member who has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or depression? Have the symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder affected your relationship with a child or parent? Depression can occur at any age, and should not be dismissed in the elderly as a normal part of the aging process, or in children as simply growing pains. Dr. Merle's first guest is Dr. Deborah Serani, psychologist and award-winning author. Dr. Serani discusses late life depression, how it differs from depression at other ages, and what caregivers need to do to keep from becoming depressed. Julie Fast lived many chaotic years before she was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 31. Now an author and coach for families living with bipolar disease and depression, Fast discusses depression in young children and teens, and how parents can intervene and help their children who have suicidal thoughts.
Are you a man providing care for a spouse or aging parent? Do you find it difficult to open up about your feelings and emotional stress? If so, you are not alone. 40 percent of family caregivers of adults are men, which equates to 16 million male caregivers in the U.S. Dr. Jean Accius, of the AARP Public Policy Institute, discusses who these male caregivers are and the special issues they face in their non-traditional roles. Robert Hawkins is the facilitator of the men's caregiver support group at SarahCare of Belden Village, Ohio. Once a caregiver to his mother-in-law and then to his wife, Hawkins discusses with Dr. Merle ways to cope with the stressors, special challenges and issues male caregivers encounter in caring for women.
Do you wonder if ‘limited mobility’ means you’ll have to give up family vacations or your favorite hobby?
Candy Harrington, author of “Barrier Free Travel,” shares the best travel tips for families and seniors with mobility issues. We’ll learn accessible vacation spots to keep every generation of your family traveling together.
Patty Cassidy, author of “Gardening for Seniors,” explains the therapeutic benefits of gardening and how aging adults with varying abilities can bloom while digging.
Do you want to create a better society? Do you feel like the American Dream is for others? Anu Partanen, author of ‘The Nordic Theory of Everything,’ shares how she went from a “confident and successful professional to a wary, self-doubting mess” after moving from Finland and what she’s discovered about relationships, aging and retirement in the U.S. We'll hear why Anu believes that by adopting a Nordic approach to life, more of us will have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
How can we help our children grow up strong and resilient? How can dependence lead to our children’s independence? Dr. Jennifer Freed, author and founder of the AHA! teen program, shares how we can help our children develop the positive traits of resilience and connection to help them grow into strong, healthy adults. Dr. Vanessa LaPointe, psychologist and founder of The Wishing Star Developmental Clinic, joins us to explain how through dependence our child’s true independence can emerge.
Linda Duxbury, Professor and author of ‘Something's Got to Give’ talks to policy makers, employers and caregivers about the challenges of balancing work and caregiving. She shares her research on caregiving in the workplace, along with caregiver stories, and highlights the dynamics of work and family.
Caregivers and managers will learn how to help each other in the workplace, while maintaining respect and work-life balance.
Is an addiction to gambling, drinking or over-spending impacting your relationships or work? Do you want to get well?
Thomas Gagliano, leader in addiction and author of ‘The Problem Was Me,’ helps us remove our masks of denial, dependency and addiction and leads us down the road of recovery.
Dr. DeSilva, author of ‘A Psychiatrist's Guide,’ explains the intricate needs of children who have addictions and disorders and explores the interventions that can improve well-being in adolescents.
Do you know the signs of anxiety in a child? What should you say to a friend or loved one when life brings pain?
Sherianna Boyle, author of “Mantras Made Easy,” and “Childhood Anxiety,” shares tips and techniques to help our children reduce anxiety, manage stress and feel more secure.
Dr. Kelsey Crowe, author of “There is No Good Card for This,” explains why we can stop being afraid of saying the wrong things, and she helps us to show up and find the words to say to someone who is hurting.
Do you worry about your autistic child growing up? Are you a woman living with shame because of your ADD?
Susan Senator, author of “Autism Adulthood” admits that while adult life on the spectrum is complicated, it can be manageable, even fulfilling. She offers tips to help adults with autism live happily and independently.
Linda Roggli, author of “Confessions of an ADDiva” believes women with ADD can be more than distracted: they can be extraordinary. She motivates us to love how we are wired.
What is aging in place? How can you plan to live independently as you age?
According to Dr. Mary A. Languirand, author of “How to Age in Place,” it’s never too late for baby boomers or retired adults to make plans to ‘age in place’ and live in their homes for as long as possible.
Next, Vicki Maynard, NADSA board member and executive director of SarahCare of Indianapolis, Indiana, tells us how caregivers can get assistance and resources to help ease stress and care for a loved one.
Is it possible to feel energized and excited again? Do you hold onto the saying that winners never quit?
Rediscover how you can reignite your passion for life.
Elizabeth B. Crook, author of ‘Live Large,’ explains how we limit ourselves and she inspires us to let go of our old beliefs that keep us trapped, so that we clear a fresh path toward a fulfilling life.
Peg Streep, author of ‘Quitting,’ explains what can hold us back and how quitting isn’t failure, but can increase our happiness.
Raquel Pelzel, author and recipe creator, gives us money saving tips that will help busy families make healthy meals and special memories around the table.
Amanda Sullivan, author, professional organizer, and founder of the Perfect Daughter, tells us how we can organize our homes and work spaces, all while letting go of perfection.
Four leaders discuss caregiving and adult day health centers.
From Veteran benefits to caregiving within asian families, we will hear about the options we have when caring for a loved ones, and how adult day centers support the emotional, creative and physical health of seniors.
Leaders: ● Lorna Hoopes, Owner, SarahCare of Boise ● Lina Umali, Owner, SarahCare of Kingwood and SarahCare of The Woodlands ● Beverly DiSabato, Owner, SarahCare of Forest Hills ● Sara Follebout, Owner, SarahCare of Lakeside
How do you make good decisions for your elderly parents? How can you overcome burnout as a caregiver?
Becky Feola, author of “The Eldercare Consultant,” tells us the signs to look for when evaluating older adults and how we can make compassionate choices that honor our loved ones.
Next, Elizabeth Ibrahim, director of Geriatric Care Management at SarahCare, explains how adult day health centers, combined with geriatric care management, can keep families together and ease caregiver stress.
Are you a mom or dad who loves exploring science and all things tech? Include your kids in the fun!
Ken Denmead, publisher of the popular parenting blogs, GeekDad and GeekMom and author of the idea-packed book “Geek Dad,” explains how tech, DIY projects and fun activities can foster a love of learning in our children and grandchildren, and bring families together!
The number of parents who are cut-off and estranged from their adult children is increasing. Whether it is famous children such as Lindsey Vonn or Angelina Jolie, the heartbreaking tales of children who refuse their parents’ phone calls and e-mail and won’t let them see their grandchildren is steadily growing. Dr. Joshua Coleman, psychologist and author of “When Parents Hurt: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don’t Get Along” speaks from the heart and offers listeners strategies for resolving family estrangement while surviving the pain. Mark Sichel follows with a discussion of how to cope and heal from broken family relationships. Mark is the author of Forgiveness: 10 Steps to Letting Go of Resentment, which helps people recover from family abuse and estrangement.
Do you wonder if ‘limited mobility’ means you’ll have to give up family vacations or your favorite hobby?
Candy Harrington, author of “Barrier Free Travel,” shares the best travel tips for families and seniors with mobility issues. We’ll learn accessible vacation spots to keep every generation of your family traveling together.
Patty Cassidy, author of “Gardening for Seniors,” explains the therapeutic benefits of gardening and how aging adults with varying abilities can bloom while digging.
How do parents of divorce stay close to their kids?
Dr. Robert Emery, author of “Two Homes, One Childhood,” is an expert in families and mediation. He explains how we can talk to our kids about divorce and create a co-parenting plan to meet the changing needs of our children.
Terry Gaspard, author of “Daughters of Divorce,” is an expert in relationships. She discusses how dads shape their daughter’s view of themselves and how connected dads can help girls have healthier, stronger relationships.
How do you deal with emotionally immature parents? How do you find peace within yourself?
Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, author of “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents,” explains how a lack of emotional maturity in our relationships can leave us feeling empty and how we can free ourselves from the guilt of people-pleasing.
Lauren Mackler, author of “Solemate,” helps us identify our limiting beliefs and starts us on a journey toward finding wholeness in our true identity.
How do you protect your aging parents and teens from becoming a victim to con artists?
Amy Nofziger, AARP’s Fraud Watch Network spokesperson, educates families on the types of internet fraud and financial scams aimed at older adults and helps us protect our aging parents from falling victim.
Tova Garr, CEO and founder of From Girls 2 Women, helps parents raise digital savvy teens. She offers us tips to help our daughters and granddaughters rise above the dangers of growing up ‘social.’
Does your family tree include generational trauma? Has a traumatic event devastated your life and marriage?
According to Dr. Arielle Schwartz, psychotherapist and author of “The Complex PTSD Workbook,” childhood trauma has lasting consequences that follow us into adulthood. She will help us begin the journey to freedom.
Next, Dr. Suzanne B. Phillips, psychologist and author of “Healing Together,” helps couples, living with the anger and grief of PTSD and trauma, find hope and healing together.
Do you want to increase your energy, focus and productivity?
Dr. Michael Breus, (The Sleep Doctor) author of “The Power of When,” has a personalized life-hack, backed by biology, that will help you let go of ‘how’ and focus on ‘when’ you should sleep, eat, workout, read your email and more.
You’ll learn how to plan your day in sync with your body’s internal clock, discover your chronotype, and increase your happiness. It’s possible to schedule your ‘perfect’ day, every day!
Do you know if you are helping or becoming codependent when someone you love has a serious illness?
Dr. Steven Pantilat, expert in palliative care, helps caregivers and families understand their treatment options and make a compassionate end of life plan for a loved one.
Dr. Mel Pohl, expert in pain medication addiction and medical director at Las Vegas Recovery Center, explains problems families face when caring for a loved one and how they can care for others and themselves in healthier ways.
How do you let go of the past and get on with your life after a bad breakup? Can you live intentionally and fully as a single adult?
Susan J. Elliott, M.Ed., author of ‘Getting Past Your Breakup’ helps us work through the pain of a separation or divorce and reveals the life waiting for us on the other side.
As the number of single continues to rise, Bella DePaulo Ph.D., author of ‘Singled Out’ helps us redesign our stereotypes of singleness and embrace singlehood without regret.
Have you planned for the rest of your life? Is it possible to become worry-free as you age?
How can you make decisions for your aging parents?
Scott Page, author of ‘It's Never Too Late’ helps us get over the fear of getting older and gives us tips to flourish as we age, shifting our focus to hope for our futures.
Elizabeth Ibrahim, director of Geriatric Care Management at SarahCare, also joins us to explain how caregivers can get the support they need to confidently care for their loved ones.
Why do teenage boys have conflict with their dads? What do teenage daughters need from their dads?
Can fathers mend relationships with their kids?
Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D., psychologist and author of “The Connected Father,” helps fathers embrace their critical parenting roles and shares tips to help them navigate the teen years with understanding and influence. You will find out what your son or daughter needs to grow into independent adults, and how you can stay active and connected to your children.
Why is it harder to make friends as adults? Whether introverted or extroverted, should we talk to strangers?
If we’re so interconnected, why do we still feel isolated and lonely?
Kio Stark, speaker and author of ‘When Strangers Meet,’ and Shasta Nelson, speaker and author of ‘Frientimacy,’ expose our deepest longings for connection and discuss how we can form close bonds and relationships as we get older. They will help move us out of our comfort zones and into more fulfilling relationships.
What issue is a challenge for you to discuss with your spouse? Are you always arguing with your partner over the same issues?
What if there was a way to discuss anything, even infidelity? Dr. Coleman, psychologist and author of ‘We Need to Talk,’ will teach us how to communicate effectively by walking us through communication exercises for any issue that arises in marriage. Money, children and careers may never be off-limits for discussion in your relationship again.
How do we put an end to bullying? What are the signs that someone we love is being bullied? How do we stop victimizing and bullying ourselves?
Dr. Jennifer Freed, author and founder of the AHA! teen program, and Dr. Patricia O'Gorman, author and resiliency coach, joins us to explore the different types of bullying, including teen cyberbullying and negative self-talk.
We will hear how emotional intelligence can empower us to have healthier relationships and a happier 2017.
From cherished family recipes to how we celebrate special occasions, traditions and rituals play important roles in our lives.
Meg Cox, author of The Book of New Family Traditions, talks about creating shared meaning and treasured memories with friends and family.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• The roles of rituals in caregiving and support from a more peaceful bedtime to an easier morning • Ways to create traditions in blended families and with adopted children • Creative ideas and tips to celebrate holidays and create new family traditions
You’ll see rituals and traditions in a whole new light.
Are your New Year’s goals simply to have a happier or healthier life?
Do you wonder if it’s possible to find inner peace within stressful days, an overwhelming crisis, or in seasons of grief?
Is gratefulness really the key to lasting happiness?
Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons, best-selling authors, share inspiring stories and practical mindfulness tips we can use in our daily lives — whether at work or at home — and points us to opportunities hidden inside being grateful.
The fire is kindled in fireplace, but what if...
The passion in your marriage needs reignited? Differences with friends or family are complicating your relationships?
Dr. Terri Orbuch, relationship expert (a.k.a. The Love Doctor®) and author, shares her research-based relationship advice and tells us how we can keep romance alive.
Dr. Tina Tessina, relationship therapist and author, explores if opposites attract and gives us tips to help us use our differences to improve our relationships.
How does a young person choose a career? How do you make adult decisions when you don’t feel like one?
Robert Michael PhD, author of The Five Life Decisions, and Jeffrey Arnett, PhD, developer of the theory ‘emerging adulthood,’ tackle these questions. They will explain the key factors of decision making and how we can help millennials plan for their futures.
This show will help you understand the transition from young adulthood to becoming a responsible, successful adult.
Do you have a difficult time letting go of times when you felt that you had been treated badly? Does dignity play a role in the recent turmoil with the presidential election? Dr. Donna Hicks is a conflict-resolution specialist. She has facilitated dialogues and worked as a third-party facilitator in troubled places throughout the world such as Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Columbia. Dr. Hicks will introduce us to her model of resolving personal conflicts as an alternate way to rebuild relationships. This model will assist you in maintaining your own dignity while being able to offer dignity to others. Dr. Hicks will also share her experiences in war-torn countries and her thoughts on the recent turmoil in the United States.
How do you get through a new cancer diagnosis? What’s the next chapter for a cancer survivor after treatment?
Dr. Stewart Fleishman, author of Learn to Live Through Cancer, helps patients and families cope after a cancer diagnosis and explains how we can beat the physical and emotional effects of cancer.
Dr. Anne Katz, author of Surviving after Cancer, equips survivors to overcome relationship challenges couples often face and helps us to embrace a ‘new normal’ after cancer.
Is your phone taking over your life? Has an event or circumstance disrupted your sense of peace and joy?
Dianne Jones, author of “Stop Breathe Believe” and Daring Way™ facilitator tells us how we can embrace peace even in the midst of difficult times.
Nancy Colier author of Power of Off helps us find our way back from digital addiction and moves us toward a meaningful life and healthier relationships with people and technology.
How should you talk to a friend with Dementia? How do you answer repetitive questions from a spouse with Alzheimer’s?
Carol Howell, author of “Let’s Talk Dementia” and Jolene Brackey, author of “Creating Moments of Joy for the Person with Alzheimer's or Dementia” gives us tips to communicate and create special moments for loved ones or friends living with memory loss.
Arsen Ustayev, owner of SarahCare of Jenkintown, joins us to discuss the benefits of social interaction for seniors with dementia.
What if the most important life lessons aren't in wisdom quotes, but are written on the links of generations past? Gabrielle V. Taylor, author of Legacy of Wisdom, discovered the gifts of legacy in her Grandma Valentine’s advice and tells us how generational stories enrich and guide our way. We’ll learn how your untold stories and observations can become your legacy.
Kendra S. Schumaker, executive director at SarahCare and social worker with over 25 years of experience, shares how wisdom can hold families together in times of crisis.
Do you want to be a happier parent and stop yelling? Do you wish you could heal your own childhood or family?
Psychologist, author and founder of Aha! Parenting, Dr. Laura Markham, gives us parenting tips on how to positively raise our kids and strengthen family connections — from siblings to estranged adult children. We can have happier families and stronger relationships with our kids at every stage of life.
We will be inspired to create a more peaceful world: one family at a time.
Today’s economic, political, social and environmental issues affect us globally, yet we often try to solve them independently. Enter: the 4th-graders and John Hunter, an educator who is among TED Talk Top 100 Speakers, to solve the world’s problems with collective wisdom and as much peace as possible. John shares how he encourages communication, trust and problem solving skills in the classroom through his invention, the World Peace Game. John shares how his students become compassionate leaders who experience the interconnectedness of relationships and develop a unique understanding of the impact their decisions have on others. He explains how we learn from past generations and how our full potential walks hand-in-hand with our parents, grandparents and great teachers.
Is distracted disorganized the norm in your family or marriage?
This week’s guests will offer hope to adults living with ADHD and help to parents of teens living with childhood ADHD.
Melissa Orlov, author of ‘The ADHD Effect on Marriage’ will discuss how we can understand our spouse and take the focus away from distraction and toward a more fulfilling marriage.
Leslie Josel, author of ‘Teens and Time Management’ will give parents tips to help teens set goals, manage their time and thrive.
Do you feel trapped inside your own emotions and wonder if you’re destined to live with anxiety? Do you live each day in fear of another panic attack? As a parent, are you concerned with you children’s fears and creating a safe haven for them?
Living with anxiety is common among many and our first guest, Dr. Friedemann Schaub, award-winning author of The Fear and Anxiety Solution, will help us uncover the hidden causes of fear and anxiety disorders and recover our internal power.
Then Kathy Walsh, author of 30 Days to a Mindful Home and founder of Peace Place for Kids, joins us to share how to create an peaceful environment for our children to help them, “live a more balanced, happy and joyful life.
'No one else will ever want you.'
'You’re stupid, you will never amount to anything.'
'You're too sensitive.'
The phrases above all have one thing in common: they are signs of verbal abuse – and they are all meant to intimidate and control.
This week’s show will help listeners recognize emotional abuse and learn how to 'break the cycle of abuse' and begin the process of healing.
Guests and best-selling authors, Beverly Engel and Patricia Evans, have appeared on The Oprah Show, CNN and have been featured in many national magazines. They will help us understand the patterns of unhealthy relationships and tell us how to recover from the trauma of controlling relationships.
Whether you are the victim of emotional abuse or you are the perpetrator, and the person who cannot stop trying to control others, this show is for you.
Join guests, Miriam Beloglovsky and Lisa Daly, early childhood professors and authors of ‘Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children,’ as they discuss ways teachers and parents can unleash creativity and motivate learning in preschoolers and school-age children through ‘loose parts’ play.
Learn how parents, grandparents, and early childhood educators can inspire young children to explore, move and arrange the unassuming pieces of everyday materials into countless possibilities.
It started with back pain, fibromyalgia, or another long-term condition and the relief of a prescription to manage your pain. For you or your family member or friend, now it’s a crisis.
Over 15 million people in the U.S. and around the world are addicted to prescription pain medication.
Listen as Dr. Mel Pohl, internationally recognized physician and Medical Director at Las Vegas Recovery Center -LVRC-, addresses this public health crisis and explains how physicians and families can help individuals recover and deal with chronic pain, without using addictive pain medications.
He will also discuss the dangers young people face in access to painkillers and how the legalization of banned drugs contribute to dependence and substance abuse.
Today’s economic, political, social and environmental issues affect us globally, yet we often try to solve them independently. Enter: the 4th-graders and John Hunter, an educator who is among TED Talk Top 100 Speakers, to solve the world’s problems with collective wisdom and as much peace as possible. John shares how he encourages communication, trust and problem solving skills in the classroom through his invention, the World Peace Game. John shares how his students become compassionate leaders who experience the interconnectedness of relationships and develop a unique understanding of the impact their decisions have on others. He explains how we learn from past generations and how our full potential walks hand-in-hand with our parents, grandparents and great teachers.
Do you have clutter or does it have you? Does facing the prospect of wrestling your stuff out the door make you suddenly feel ready for a nap? Don’t allow clutter to take over your life: clutter isn't the boss of you.
This week, we hear from Barbara Reich, professional organizer and author of 'Secrets of an Organized Mom' as she gives parents practical tips to organize their homes and spot the danger zones, such as the refrigerator, closets and the home office: including tackling your email and snail mail.
If you are thinking of talking to your aging parent about downsizing, Julie Hall, certified personal property appraiser and author of 'The Boomer Burden: Dealing with your Parents’ Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff' explains how to begin this difficult conversation. She has helpful tips for dealing with siblings, minimizing conflict, and identifying the true value of family items.
Yes, you can declutter, de-stress, and breathe again.
According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, more adult children are now living with their parents. Yet, not all of these living arrangements are helpful — especially for parents who live with difficult adult children.
Dr. Jane Adams, social psychologist and author of “When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us: Letting Go of Their Problems, Loving Them Anyway, and Getting on with Our Lives” is an expert at managing family boundaries and dealing with grown children. Unlike our previous show on bridging the gap with estranged children, in this episode, Jane gives listeners permission to develop a healthy distance from damaging patterns and offers techniques to help develop boundaries that will move adult children from dependence toward independence.
We’ll also examine the roles and responsibilities of grandparents in multigenerational families and how they can champion healthy relationships within their families.
If you are a caregiver, you know caring for a loved has both its rewards and challenges. The physical and emotional stress a caregiver experiences is real: feelings of exhaustion, isolation and guilt are common when caring for a sick or aging parent.
Husband and wife team, Dr. Barry Jacobs and Dr. Julia Mayer, are psychologists who have written for WebMD and HealthCentral.com and collaborated in the latest AARP release, “AARP Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family” and in this episode, they will give caregivers practical and creative tips to manage stress and ‘breathe in calm’ again.
You spend each day putting others’ needs ahead of your own. Today, take care of you and get support from people who understand what you’re going through.
Do you spend your time dreaming about the next phase of your life? Are you one of the 74 million plus baby boomers facing retirement? Do you have a secret longing to turn your hobbies into a second career, but not sure where to start?
Nancy Collamer, career coach and author of Second-Act Careers: 50 plus Ways to Profit From Your Passions During Semi-Retirement and blogger for NextAvenue.org, Forbes.com and USNews.com, explains how to turn around retirement uncertainty and create a life you’ll love. Nancy explains how you can build an income from your hobbies, spot boomer career trends that match your skills and even get paid to travel.
Additionally, we’ll hear stories from two professionals who have used their talents to create a meaningful lifestyle: Dr. Tim Dupic, CEO of SarahCare of Campbell and Aysha Cooper, CEO of SarahCare of Snellville, Georgia share their reasons for leaving high-powered jobs in corporate America and in advertising to enter the field of senior health care
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn discusses his research at the Cleveland Clinic, which proved that a plant-based diet can arrest and reverse coronary heart disease even in severely ill patients.
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the U.S. and is responsible for one in three deaths in American women. Many women do not know the early warning signs, which could save their lives. Join Mary McGowan, Chief Executive Officer of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease as she discusses myths and truths about women and heart disease.
The number of parents who are cut-off and estranged from their adult children is increasing. Whether it is famous children such as Lindsey Vonn or Angelina Jolie, the heartbreaking tales of children who refuse their parents’ phone calls and e-mail and won’t let them see their grandchildren is steadily growing. Dr. Joshua Coleman, psychologist and author of “When Parents Hurt: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don’t Get Along” speaks from the heart and offers listeners strategies for resolving family estrangement while surviving the pain. Mark Sichel follows with a discussion of how to cope and heal from broken family relationships. Mark is the author of Forgiveness: 10 Steps to Letting Go of Resentment, which helps people recover from family abuse and estrangement.
Do you wonder why your child’s behavior is often explosive? Is your aging parent or someone you care for refusing to listen? Are you wondering how to keep it together and manage your own frustrations while you’re managing everyone else?
Join us with guest Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein, nationally recognized family and child psychologist and author of 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, and learn the reasons your child may be acting out defiantly and the type of parenting strategies that will help you respond in positive, non-controlling ways. Learn how to apply these strategies to dealing with adults. It is possible to decrease family conflict and remain calm when caring for others.
Teachers, you will also want to listen as Jeffrey shares tips to deal with difficult behaviors in the classroom and ways you can rereinforce positive, rather than negative, behavior in your students.
In this age of bullying and “mean girls” how do you instill values of kindness and compassion in children? If the answer involves another activity, how do you fit it into you and your children’s already overwhelmed schedule?
Genevieve Marsh and Patrick Long join us to share the benefits of family volunteering, community gardens and neighborhood farms. From helping to tend the garden to distributing food to those who are hungry, we’ll learn how even very young children can become involved in random acts of kindness and small tasks of sharing.
Jenny Friedman, author of Doing Good Together, joins us to discuss the benefits of families spending time together while giving back. Jenny describes simple projects that can be done with children of all ages that will teach the social skill of empathy and pass on the values of kindness and compassion.
The phenomenon is the same. Discussing retirement, finances, selling the family home and making end-of-life decisions for or with your parents often makes us feel uncomfortable or anxious. Yet, discussing these sensitive topics makes for a less stressful and happier life.
Tim Prosch, Author of The Other Talk, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NPR's Next Avenue, and the recipient of awards for innovative and strategic thinking.
Tim offers advice on how to take control and make decisions and shared care arrangements based on your wishes before family conflict arises.
Carolyn Rosenblatt is a nurse and an Attorney. Together with her husband who is a geriatric psychologist, they founded AgingParents.com and AgingInvestor.com. We will be discussing why older people often appear to be stubborn and difficult, and sometimes refuse help when needed. Carolyn provides approaches that will help your aging parents get the help they need.
If you’re raising a child with type 1 diabetes, it’s likely you know the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Yet, do you the signs of a parent-teen relationship distressed by juvenile diabetes and what you can do about it? br In this week’s episode, you will learn strategies and get support for managing your child’s type 1 diabetes with tips for a less stressful and more peaceful relationship. Join Jean Betschart, a pediatric nurse practioner, diabetes educator, author of books such as A Magic Ride in Foozbah-Land and a type I diabetic herself. Susan Weiner will also join us. Susan is a medical advisor for many health websites including Healthline.com and was named the 2015 AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year.
Listen as Laura Petherbridge, international speaker, author and stepparent expert offers practical advice to help stepparents thrive. Being a stepparent has its challenges -- and learning how to make time for a ‘spa day for the soul’ allows you to carry on. br We’ll also discuss the common problems blended families often face: such as, how to handle the roles of step parenting as a ‘childless’ stepmom or stepdad, ways you can minimize family stress and enjoy special events and holidays, and what you can do to keep your marriage and blended family relationships alive and healthy for years to come.
It’s 10:00 – Do you know where your children are? Do you know where your parents are? By the way where is your cat, your keys, your phone? There’s probably an app or a home-monitoring system for that. Do these new lifestyle trends and technologies really make life easier and live up to their promises to make life easier for parents and caregivers? br Join Robin Raskin, founder of Living in Digital Times, and Stephen Ewell, Director of Consumer Technology, and learn about many new and emerging technologies for helping you find everything, being a long-distance grandparent or caregiver, and monitoring your children. We’ll also discuss “digital collar” caregiving and how this technology is changing our lives.
It’s just what happens when you get older. Not necessarily. Listen to geriatric psychiatrist, Dr. Gary Moak discuss how depression is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Hear how to beat depression in order to stay healthier and have a better quality of life.
Then, Robert Blancato, Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services will discuss just how widespread but unrecognized is the problem of senior malnutrition. You or someone in your family could be suffering unnecessarily.
Medication can be a difficult pill to swallow for many parents trying to make the best choice for their child. br This episode will give parents the option to hope and information on alternative treatments that don’t involve medication. br Dr. Claudia Gold is a behavioral pediatrician. She is the author of many books, including, Keeping your Child in Mind: Overcoming Defiance, Tantrums, and Other Everyday Behavior Problems and writes regularly for Psychology Today. br Jennifer Noonan is the mother of an autistic child and author of the book, No Map to this Country. Jennifer will share with us her personal story to finding an alternative approach to her family’s struggle with their son’s autism. Her focus is on alternatives that are founded in scientific research and the need for support by families who struggle with the day-to-day realities of living with autism.
Does your personal definition of success and/or productivity result in your feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and often like a failure? Allison Carmen, author of the Gift of Maybe, was a successful attorney and wife when suddenly all of her life plans suddenly fell apart. Listen to how asking yourself just a few simple questions can result in a changed perception of your life. Dr. Tara Robinson is the author of Sexy and Soul-full. Tara agrees with this approach and will share with us tools for reframing our attitudes and perspectives. This episode will provide you with simple ways to change hurtful messages that we have internalized. Just a few simple words and a little reframing may result in granting you a life with more balance, ease, and comfort.
You never understand what I am really saying! Dr. Robert Humphries will discuss how the differences in communication styles and the expression of emotions between men and women can impact our caregiving throughout the life span. br From raising children to caring for parents to dealing with adult children, communication and expression of emotion is critical to being able to support each other through the good and the bad times. Dr. Robert Humphries has years of experience in working with children, adults, and families. One of his areas of expertise is working with men as they age and become caregivers themselves. Become aware of how the styles of communication between men and women are different, often resulting in misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Learn how even small changes can make a significant difference in your life and your partners in caregiving.
From children who refuse sleep to adults who cannot sleep. Sleep is an eternal problem that impacts all of us throughout our lives in many different ways. Dr. Stephanie Silberman will share tips and apps to help us with falling asleep or getting back to sleep in the middle of the night. Then listen to Dr. Lisa Meltzer discuss her work with parents who are seeking help for their children who suffer from lack of sleep and learn what a normal sleep pattern is for children and teens. As a caregiver, you need rest. Join us as we discuss sleep for you and for all those people for whom you care.