The Iseeoldpeople Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Celebrating his 60th birthday and his 35th year in health care, Dr. Bruce is taking his message to the masses with a regular weekly Podcast. News, culture, societal trends and important information for the aging and the aged. Life is not easy in the later years, there is joy and there are tears and together we are going to explore all aspects of this awesome time in our lives.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about the devious all out attack on his beloved favourite drink and gets a bit hot under the collar talking about the loss of his Rights and Freedoms.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about achieving 6 years of sobriety and does a deep dive into his ongoing struggle with his daily companion, pain. 55515
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his 4000 Mile odyssey, travelling around the Great Lakes. Visiting the 45th Parallel, the half way point between the North Pole and the Equator, stood at the Geographical centre of North America in South Dakota and crossed the abyss where the water flows, the point where water eventually makes it to the Atlantic Ocean or move a few feet west and the water flows to the Arctic Ocean. Plus a bunch of other stuff!
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his frequent frustration dreams and tries to understand their deeper meaning.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about aging, invisibileness (is that a word?) and a duck. Poor Poor Delores.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his role as a Domestic Engineer, managing his household and the multiple positive effects that have resulted from this new and exciting career.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about feeling healthy and then spends a bit of time talking about how much things have changed since the 60's and 70's with regards to freedom, smoking and drinking. (hint: 2 of the three are much better now)
Dr. Bruce has hit the Back Nine of the Podcast journey. The 10 year project following ages 60 to 70 years of age is now in it's sixth year.
Dr. Bruce philosophizes on the biggest change that has happened in the World on his watch.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about getting to the half way point in his preposed 10 year podcast journey
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his podcast numbers, autumn in Norfolk county and his 24/7 little friend, tinnitus
Dr. Bruce gives his 'Cake Talk' on his drinking journey. In AA, your sobriety date is your Birthday and you usually get the floor and then you all have cake. So there is no cake today, but you get the talk. All talk, no cake.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his recent drive over the North Shore, the ducks that made his yard their home and his ongoing mitigation of the omnipresent tinnitus shaking his brain every day.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his 2016 trip to Myanmar and his recent experience almost running out of gas in Manitoba.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about travelling when he was young and penniless and how much more exciting those travels were in comparison to recent trips. It was great to go down memory lane, because that is all we have, there were not many pictures taken.
It has been three and a half years since Dr. Bruce drank any alcohol. He takes a few moments to talk about his drinking career and how he managed to get to long term sobriety.
Dr. Bruce goes down memory lane on his 64th birthday with a couple stories about his mother.
In Loving Memory
Patricia Anne 1934-2023
Dr. Bruce is a typical boomer. He has worked almost continuously since he was 12 years old. Walking dogs and delivering the TV Guide to Grain Elevators and Paper Mills as a teenager, work was plentiful and having a job was just second nature.
Dr. Bruce is whining about his chronic tinnitus and nervous about his upcoming CT Scan of his Skull and Ears, but at least he is heeding the advise of so many and getting his head examined.
Dr. Bruce finally gets behind the mic again and tries to put into words his frustration with the seemingly never ending Madness that now defines our world in 2022.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his two years abstention from alcohol and his present state of health. Spoiler......He's just getting old.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his Flight of Fancy that never got off the ground, his 6 days in the car to get to Winnipeg and back and his love for nature and all it's glory.
Dr. Bruce was walking on air a couple weeks ago, only to be deflated and is now losing hope that the Age of Madness will end soon.
They rode for our freedom, instead, we are under martial law.
Dr. Bruce is spitting mad and has finally found his voice in this Time of Madness. The Truckers are heading to Ottawa, this nightmare is going to end.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about the winter weather, reads an ode to his father and a glimpse of what it was like growing up in the 60's.
Dr. Bruce is back after a four month hiatus to celebrate his 62nd Birthday, rambling on about everything but that damn Elephant in the room.
The book Breathe by James Nestor is referred to in the Podcast.
Dr. Bruce decides that it is is in his best interests to end the ISeeOldPeople Podcast. It has been an incredible 1 3/4 year experience and hopefully, if hope returns to our world the podcast can resume in one form or another.
"Until then, thanks for listening, you have been a loyal and engaging audience, I will miss you all." Dr. Bruce
Dr. Bruce celebrates one year of sobriety; a journey of learning to be honest with yourself and to build resilience because of that honesty.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about reaching 11 months of Sobriety, the third Ontario lockdown and an unexpected online teaching gig that came at just the right time.
Dr. Bruce plows through a month filled with health problems and both external and self created stressors. He shares his heartfelt gratitude for his wife and his growth emotionally at 10 months of sobriety.
A battered and bruised Dr. Bruce attempts to deliver a podcast with questionable results.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his 8th month of Sobriety, a milestone he has reached twice before.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about trying to find a new direction for his podcast in the Age of Madness and reminisces about his father after he realizes he can not remember the sound of his voice.
Dr. Bruce just wants to lay out what it is like at this exact moment on Mother Earth as a thoughtful and concerned contemporary witness to the day's events.
Dr. Bruce realizes he is brooding too much about the Age of Madness and it is affecting his social relationships, then he gets worked up about personal and medical freedoms, thus proving everyone's point!
Dr. Bruce celebrates his 61st birthday and the 1 year anniversary of the ISeeOldPeople Podcast. 47 episodes! An almost weekly experience!
Dr. Bruce rambles on about Mennonites and medical freedoms, getting his first tattoo and volunteering.
Dr. Bruce follows up on his last episode when he left it up in the air as to what happened to his passenger after their traumatic car accident as well as rambling on about enjoying his return to the sunny climate of Southern Ontario.
Not really rambling today, some serious pain on display. I looked back trying to determine the exact date that it occurred and found an account that I had written of the incident the next day. Fresh and Raw, it has given me insight to the the trauma of that night and how it has affected me for almost two decades afterward.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about walking the track at the gym, losing some weight and finally finishing David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.
Dr. Bruce, tired of the madness around him decides to escape into his amateur singing, sharing a few of his favourites.
Blue Umbrella by John Prine
Helpless by Neil Young
Just a Gigolo/That's Amore by Louie Primo
Sunday Morning Coming Down by Johnny Cash
Dr. Bruce rambles on about the introduction of Seed Oils into the modern diet in 1865, attending what he thought was his first protest (it wasn't) and getting a scolding after only his first week attending a new gym.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his two week self quarantine ending, plans for a Steak dinner out, his observations on a random hipster and his joy over the return of live sports.
Dr. Bruce returns to the 'Common Sense' province for a reprieve in this time of madness.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery and the powers of observation in health care.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his recent retirement and reads his 2018 short story, The Last Chiropractor.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about finally catching a fish, the fragrant smell of Cannabis growing in the County and advising his listeners to avoid King-Sized beds. Quite a potpourri of topics!
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his ongoing adventures in Manitoba, life in Winnipeg, the joy of sobriety and the kindness of strangers.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about #snakegate feedback he recieved and rants on about the draconian measures still being enforced in LTC homes.
Dr. Bruce relates how #snakegate resulted in a family working together to have the best possible outcome, and then he throws in his two cents about the new putting structure in golf.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about some personal health struggles and tells the story of his wife's wedding ring being cut off by a family friend. So grateful for friends with skills and special tools.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about trying to find meaning in the madness. The episode ends on a lighter note with a cover of the late great John Prine's classic Hello In there.
Dr. Bruce overtly panders to his new Idaho listeners, reads his movie concept based on his 1994 short story, Freedome. Emboldened by the read, he can't help himself and rambles on about his plan to end the crisis.
Dr. Bruce reads his 1994 short story Freedome, set in a dystopic 2023. Best line from the discussion of the story, "They never made it into a movie, they made it into real life."
If you just want to hear the story it is from 6:00 min to 16:50 min.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about March Madness and Kubler-Ross' Five Stages of Grief.
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Dr. Bruce talks about the first week of lockdown and how his family and his business are coping.
Dr. Bruce shares what he knows today about Covid19, it's symptoms and treatment. The strategy to 'slow the curve' has involved shutting down almost everything in the country. Canada is telling all citizens to come home and Ontario has declared a 2 week State of Emergency. Unprecedented times.
Dr Bruce Rambles on about his best and worst features, reads an inspiring letter from 'The Dude' and adds his two cents on the Covid19 Pandemic
Dr. Bruce rambles on about visiting one of the new Ontario Cannabis Stores, his understanding of the Cannabis industry and his reasons he feels legalization was a good idea.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about Idaho and the Canadian Border, the growing Covid-19 pandemic and watching an old movie with a young Martin Sheen as the star.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about the Covid-19 virus and the importance of washing your hands and keeping your hands below your shoulders. As in- Don't touch your nose, eyes or mouth!
Finally, the long awaited music episode is here! Dr. Bruce has taken singing lessons for 5 years and these 4 songs are a celebration of his progress. Listen with Caution-they are not that good! This episode demonstrates that more practice is necessary.
If you want to skip the talking and just hear the songs they are located here:
Hello in There by John Prine 14.20
Luckenbach Texas by Waylon Jennings 18.50
Some People Do by Old Dominion 23.33
My Last Thirty Years (Parody of My Next Thirty Years by Tim McGraw) 28.25
Dr. Bruce rambles on about his post surgery recovery and his realization that he is older now and he is not superman. Still wondering out loud why for this surgery, for this moment in time he thought he was invincible.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about missing his podcast recording date, the post surgical pain he is enduring, drug induced psychosis and the dreaded and weirdly spelled hemorrhoids.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about how difficult it is to get shy silent generation seniors to share their stories on the podcast. They love sharing face to face but the introduction of a microphone changes everything. He also shares his trepidation about his upcoming hernia surgery.
Dr. Bruce dives into the world of investigative journalism as he questions the driveABLE driving testing system in Ontario. In interviews with Vic and Anne it is clear how the system is rigged against the senior. The driveABLE testing is targeting the Silent generation (Over 80 yrs old) and is costing seniors money as well as having their driver's license revoked. This targeting of a particular group is in violation of the Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
My advise: If you are not experiences any trouble with driving or with your memory then do not consult your health care professional. Even asking about either could result in you being fast tracked to having your driver's licence revoked! Be safe but be cautious, as a senior you are being targeted.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about seniors volunteering and his frustration with getting up to pee too many times every night. He also celebrates 400 days of sobriety but unfortunately the 400 has an asterisk after it.
Dr. Bruce was thrilled to have Mr. George Pond in the studio. Norfolk born and raised, George is a member of the Silent generation, a community builder, photographer, birdwatcher and proud Lion. George is also an inductee into the Norfolk Sports Hall of Recognition and he took many of the photographs of the various athletes and teams that are on display.
Dr. Bruce Sits down with WW2 Veteran Art Hayward. At 95 years young, Art is still serving the community, still driving and enjoying solving the world's problems every morning with his coffee group. Art was a pleasure to meet and to interview. Art discusses his 'volunteer' role with mustard gas experiments and his unexpected trip down the Ottawa River. I must say, as so many have said before me, "Thank you for your service sir".
Dr Bruce rambles on about the short days and long nights at this time of year and how bummed he was when they bumped his surgery date.
Also....can you have a hangover from Sugar?
DrBruce shares a personal story of his evolving relationship to alcohol and the positive changes that have occured by eliminating this destructive element from his life.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about the Sugar Blues, sugar toxicity and ways to start reducing sugar in your diet. He also has a short conversation with his mom, allowing the perspective that only a mother can provide. As in- " I was busy raising a family I didn't really notice your teenage sugar advocacy."
Added sugar is in 74% of all processed foods. Sugar has 61 different commonly used names to hide it in ingredient lists, your only protection is labels. Learn how to read and understand labels and start today to reduce this white death from our diets.
Dr. Bruce is sick as a dog. If you thought Dr. Bruce was a bit long in his last intro, you will love this one. Hello and then Heeeeeers Art!!!!!!!!
Have fun. Remember to love.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about how walking speed at the age of 45 can be a predictor of poor health in later life. How fast do you walk? And... A green space study of 8 million people demonstrates that nature and health go hand in hand. Also...a quick peek at the different generations and their attributes, a start to the discussion of the generational divide that appears to be largest between Millenials and Boomers.
Dr. Bruce rambles on about seeing old people, a bear walking through a group of basketball players and what are the odds of a 60 year old white male dying.
Here is a look at the actuary chart info.
60 year old, white male, living in Canada in 2019
1.14% chance of dying this year
6.37% chance of dying within 5 years
14.7% chance in 10 years, 41% in 20 years, and a whopping 79% in 30 years
With only two weeks until I turn 60 and launch the I See Old People podcast, I tested out the interview chair and the room setup. Earl Hartlen, Photographer and Norfolk County booster happily agreed to be my first interviewee. We are going to invite Earl again so we can have a more in depth interview. I want to know more about his childhood in Halifax.
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ISOP premiers on November 23, 2019, the 60th Anniversary of yours truly.
Dr Bruce is excited for his upcoming 60th birthday. In only a few short weeks he will be a newly minted senior and ISeeOldPeople will chronicle the good the bad and the ugly of growing older.
Please subscribe now and join the conversation. Getting older isn't for wimps, so let's pull together and see it through. Send me note at iseeoldpeoplepodcast@gmail.com or visit us at iseeoldpeople.ca
Episode number one----November 23, 2019 Be there or be square!
In this introductory episode Dr. Bruce explains the concept and the format for the ISOP Podcast. The Podcast will follow Dr. Bruce as a newly minted Senior at 60 years of age over the course of the next decade. ISOP will explore all aspects of ageing, the good, the bad and the ugly. New episodes start on Nov. 23, 2019 Please subscribe today. You can visit us at our website iseeoldpeople.ca or contact us by e-mail at iseeoldpeoplepodcast@gmail.com I look forward to your feedback!