Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity: Recent Episodes
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Join a physician, a life coach, a spiritual guru and their guests over coffee and conversation about the bright side of getting older ... that's right, the bright side! Lighthearted, fun and educational, this show will leave you with practical tips to brighten your life’s journey.
Dr. Wayne Gradman is a vascular surgeon, Harvard Medical School graduate, and the 1998 Teacher of the Year at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gradman’s THE FALL GUY: How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day, will be available October 15, 2024 and blends personal experience and medical expertise to tackle the critical issue of fall prevention as we age.
Website: https://wgradman.com
Book: The Fall Guy
Sky Bergman, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is in her third act after a 30-year teaching career. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines like the Smithsonian. Sky’s passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections, emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following her successful PBS documentary "Lives Well Lived," her book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS" distills wisdom from the film, celebrating life's essence across generations.
Sky joins us on the Bright Side to talk about her new book, her upcoming documentary films, and her legacy of kindness and bringing generations together.
RESOURCES:
WEBSITE: skybergmanproductions.com
BOOK: Lives Well Lived - Generations
In part two of this two-part episode on Fending Off Falls, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH, gerontologist Cera Meintzer, and positive psychology and mindfulness coach, Danielle Palli, discuss fall-prevention strategies to reduce falls. They also include tips for ‘falling right’ and how to safety get up from a fall. These are valuable insights into fall-prevention as we age.
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In part one of this two-part episode on Fending Off Falls, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH, gerontologist Cera Meintzer, and positive psychology and mindfulness coach, Danielle Palli, discuss the dangers of falling as we age. They share the statistics around falls, and what we need to be aware of in our external (e.g. slip-and-trip hazards) and internal environments (such as vision and hearing), assessing our fall risks and getting over the fear of falling.
Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH and Danielle Palli discuss the power of storytelling, and how stories connect us to our history, identity and society. They also focus on fiction writing and how both reading and writing novels can lead us to greater self-awareness and more empathy, and they challenge us to see the world in unique ways and to expand our creativity. Both Dr. Roger and Danielle Palli share their own writing journey, with insights on the writing process and end with tips for those who want to dip a toe into the wonderful world of words.
Resources:
Living In Overtime by Dr. Roger Landry
Live Long, Die Short by Dr. Roger Landry
Books by Danielle Palli and Amazon Author Page
E70: The Data Collectors Trilogy: A Political Space Opera Tackling Ageism and Gender Stereotypes
Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH and Nationally Board-Certified Coach Danielle Palli discuss eight tips for better communication in relationships of all kinds: romantic, friendships, work colleagues and so on. They also discuss how giving up the need to be right (and not needing the other person to be wrong) can inspire closer connections with the people we love.
In this Brightside Episode, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH and Nationally Board Certified Positive Psychology & Mindfulness Coach, Danielle Palli discuss the many facets of forgiveness. Learn tools for how to forgive, how to ask for forgiveness, and how to honor one another’s healing journey.
Dr. Rob Winningham received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Baylor University. He joined the faculty at Western Oregon University in 2000 where he serves as a Professor of Psychological Sciences. He helped create the Gerontology Department, when he was Division Chair of the Behavioral Sciences Division. And, he has served as College Dean, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Western Oregon University.
His scholarship and publications have generally focused on maximizing quality of life, cognitive stimulation, intergenerational programs (bringing together younger and older people) and social engagement throughout the lifespan. In addition to publishing many peer-reviewed scientific articles, Dr. Winningham has been invited to give nearly 2000 presentations at various conferences, workshops and community settings.
He has helped develop a number of popular products for senior living and healthcare, including LinkedSenior, SMARTfit and Activity Connection. His book, Train Your Brain: How to Maximize Memory Ability in Older Adulthood was published by Routledge Publishing and his latest book is entitled Cranium Crunches, both of which can be found on Amazon.
Today's topic focuses on the effects of loneliness on brain health, and how social connection can help. Dr. Rob also discusses interventions that lead to better memory and cognitive function, including strength training, hearing checks, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, having social support and more.
RESOURCES:
(Book) Train Your Brain
(Book) Cranium Crunches
Anna Hall is a founder and chief purpose officer with over 25 years of experience in employee and team engagement, training, program development, and technology management in the senior living space. She is also a certified life coach and speaker.
Anna developed The Purpose Equation®, an evidence-informed framework that guides people at all ages and stages of life to define and activate their unique, innate purpose, in life and at work. She helps organizations tackle employee retention and engagement at the root, rather than dealing with symptoms, like disengagement and lost productivity.
Her approach to purpose is derived from research, intuition, willingness to try new things (and fail), and, most of all, years of interacting with purpose teachers living into their 80s, 90s and beyond. Her workshops, courses and leadership development experiences spark joy and meaning-making in every moment of every day.
Resource:
https://thepurposeequation.com
Maria Genné is a dancer, choreographer and educator, recognized as a pioneering leader in the intergenerational interactive participatory performing arts, and arts and health fields. Her national award-winning work to create interactive dance, music and story programs for intergenerational participants is designed to tap into the artistry and creativity of older adults and invite them to be central collaborators in the artistic process of dance, music and storytelling. In 2001, Maria developed The Dancing Heart™, a nationally recognized, evidence-based program which engages older adults of all abilities in weekly, interactive arts participation and health education. It was featured in the 2012 PBS documentary, Arts & the Mind, and is recognized as a model arts involvement program by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA), and winner of awards for program innovation by the American Public Health Association, American Society on Aging, and others. Maria is also an AARP Minnesota/Pollen Midwest Leadership 2019 Award Winner.
Resources:
https://kairosalive.org
- The music in this episode was recorded by Thomas Johnson and is entitled: Tango Manouche
In this two-part series on the Healing Power of Music, Dr. Roger Landry and Danielle Palli interview Jeff McSpadden of Composure and Maestro David Dworkin of Conductorcise. They discuss the budding research on music for stress reduction, memory, sleep, social connection and overall wellbeing, with some surprising new information on what helps us fall and stay asleep, what helps us heal, and how listening to, playing and moving to music can have a profound and positive influence on our lives.
JEFF McSPADDEN: Jeff McSpadden is co-founder and CEO at Composure, an evidence-based, digital audio company that delivers original soundscapes for senior living communities to improve sleep and drive healthy outcomes for older adults living with dementia. As an entrepreneur, technologist and life-long musician and composer, Jeff has dedicated himself to the pursuit of sound as a vital ingredient to human thriving. Prior to launching Composure, Jeff’s 15-year career as a composer includes writing and producing original music for film, television, and advertising with clients such as MGM, NBC, CBS, PBS, HBO, and AMC as well as brands ranging from Mercedes-Benz, Verizon, Progressive, Toshiba, and Ford. Jeff’s career in music began in his hometown of Dallas, TX as a teenager playing trumpet in a range of idioms from jazz, to classical, to pop, and world music. He moved to New York City where he attended The New School for Social Research where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in the Performing Arts. Jeff continues to live in NYC where he and his wife are raising their two teenage sons. https://www.composure.care/
MAESTRO DAVID DWORKIN: Maestro David Dworkin has led orchestras across America and abroad and has performed around the world. Maestro David Dworkin is a graduate of The Juilliard School and Columbia University Teachers College. He began his career as a clarinetist, and much of his career has been devoted to working with young people. Later he combined his lifelong passion for conducting, performing, educating, and physical fitness and launched the award-winning Conductorcise. https://dworkincompany.com/site/artist/conductorcise/
In this two-part series on the Healing Power of Music, Dr. Roger Landry and Danielle Palli interview Jeff McSpadden of Composure and Maestro David Dworkin of Conductorcise. They discuss the budding research on music for stress reduction, memory, sleep, social connection and overall wellbeing, with some surprising new information on what helps us fall and stay asleep, what helps us heal, and how listening to, playing and moving to music can have a profound and positive influence on our lives.
JEFF McSPADDEN: Jeff McSpadden is co-founder and CEO at Composure, an evidence-based, digital audio company that delivers original soundscapes for senior living communities to improve sleep and drive healthy outcomes for older adults living with dementia. As an entrepreneur, technologist and life-long musician and composer, Jeff has dedicated himself to the pursuit of sound as a vital ingredient to human thriving. Prior to launching Composure, Jeff’s 15-year career as a composer includes writing and producing original music for film, television, and advertising with clients such as MGM, NBC, CBS, PBS, HBO, and AMC as well as brands ranging from Mercedes-Benz, Verizon, Progressive, Toshiba, and Ford. Jeff’s career in music began in his hometown of Dallas, TX as a teenager playing trumpet in a range of idioms from jazz, to classical, to pop, and world music. He moved to New York City where he attended The New School for Social Research where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in the Performing Arts. Jeff continues to live in NYC where he and his wife are raising their two teenage sons. https://www.composure.care/
MAESTRO DAVID DWORKIN: Maestro David Dworkin has led orchestras across America and abroad and has performed around the world. Maestro David Dworkin is a graduate of The Juilliard School and Columbia University Teachers College. He began his career as a clarinetist, and much of his career has been devoted to working with young people. Later he combined his lifelong passion for conducting, performing, educating, and physical fitness and launched the award-winning Conductorcise. https://dworkincompany.com/site/artist/conductorcise/
Patricia Raskin is a pioneer and trailblazer for positive messaging and she facilitates this work as a trainer, inspiring public speaker, author, entrepreneur, producer, media coach and talk show host. She is also an award-winning radio producer and business owner and she has interviewed over 5,000 people in her career, including experts, authors and celebrities.
Patricia is the host of the new “Positive Aging” podcast series produced by Rhode Island PBS. Her media programs focusing on positive living have aired on FOX, PBS, NPR and Cumulus affiliates. The Patricia Raskin Positive Living Show is currently heard on VoiceAmerica.com and iTunes.
She is the author of two books, Success Your Dream and You and Pathfinding: Seven Principles for Positive Living.
Today's topic is Positive Aging, Tech and the Media.
Resource:
Website: https://patriciaraskin.com
Bright Side Episode (2022): https://www.spreaker.com/user/11175410/82-patricia
Toni Bator is a certified Neurodiversity & Positive Psychology Coach who specializes in enhancing wellbeing and performance for professionals and leaders by addressing stress management, resilience, and burnout prevention. With a diverse client portfolio spanning global industries such as IT, healthcare, finance, and more, Toni has coached luminaries at companies including Slack, Salesforce, Amazon, and Planned Parenthood.
As a member and speaker of the Stability Network, she champions mental health de-stigmatization and offers Positive Psychology and Well-Being Coaching. Holding certifications from the ICF and the College of Executive Coaching, and with training in neurodiversity, she provides holistic coaching that creates ripple effects across client’s lives. With an MS in Organizational Leadership and a BS in Psychology, her commitment to service is exemplified through affiliations like the Asperger/Autism Professional Coaching Association.
She is also partnered Spring Health and BetterUp as a contract wellness and care coach, as well as Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute, and the Asperger/Autism Network to empower thriving. Today's topic is: How to Create an Inclusive Environment for Neurodiverse Populations.
Resource: https://www.tonibator.com
Susan Spell is a nurse practitioner in Jacksonville, FL, double board certified in family and lifestyle medicine. Her healthcare experience spans almost 30 years the last 17 of which have been as a family nurse practitioner. Susie received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing from UNC Chapel Hill and began her career down the road in Duke University’s Medical Center. These early experiences laid the foundation for her appreciation of and commitment to evidenced-based care. She discovered lifestyle medicine in 2018. This discovery changed the trajectory of her life, both personally and professionally, and her passion for people (and planet) was reignited. She realized just how powerful low tech, low cost lifestyle interventions really are. Susan Spell continues a part time clinical practice in primary care and is also founder of Vital Transformations - her highly personalized health consultation and coaching practice where she helps people make the often difficult changes (including mindset as well as behaviors) related to diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management that are required to be truly well in our culture today. When she doesn't have her nose in a book or isn't listening to a podcast, you might just find her dancing in the kitchen or hugging a tree. She tries not to take herself so seriously and thinks laughing is essential to daily life.
RESOURCES:
Vital Transformations Website
Vital Transformations Podcast
(Book) Live Long, Die Short
(Book) "I Am Enough" Workbook
(Course) Overcoming Stress, Building Personal Power & Finding Joy
California-born consultant turned photographer Doug Adams began his work on staff at the Peace Corps, where he trained volunteers to prepare for their service in Central and South America. After completing his masters with a specialization in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University, he worked as a consultant with McKinsey & Company in New York and London, Director of Leadership Development at Pepsi Cola Co., and Vice President at Computervision Corporation.
In 1985, Doug launched his own management consulting firm, MDA Associates, and developed an international practice working with organizations in over thirty countries. Fascinated by the diverse neighborhoods in NYC, he turned to photography in his retirement and has exhibited his work in Asia, New York, Cape Cod, and Boston. He is currently on the Board of Governors of the Copley Society of Art in Boston and also serves on its Art Committee. In addition, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Harvard Club of Cape Cod.
Today’s topic is: Pivoting Post-Retirement—Discovering creativity and purpose in the next phase of life.
Follow Doug Adams on Instagram: @dougadamsphotography.
Jeff Shinaman is the Executive Director of the Academy of Lifelong Learning in Saratoga Springs, NY. Jeff previously worked for the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for nearly two decades as VP for membership & marketing before assuming his role at the Academy for Lifelong Learning in 2013. Today's topic is How to Be a SuperAger in One Easy Step!
Resources:
Academy of Lifelong Learning (Saratoga Springs, NY): www.allsaratoga.org
Road Scholar: https://www.roadscholar.org
Today, The Bright Side of Longevity welcomes Dr. Marci Leveridge PhD. Dr. Leveridge has more than 25 years of experience as a psychologist, therapist and coach specializing in relationship, professional development and practical health coaching, including weight loss support and helping clients navigate through challenging life transitions.
Today’s topic is Finding Your Tribe: How Social Connection is the Key to Healthy Longevity. Learn the varied ways we are connected, how to build stronger social networks, and discover what the latest research has to say about social connection and healthy longevity.
RESOURCES:
Learn more about Dr. Marci Leveridge's work here: https://marcileveridgephd.com/
Take the Udemy Course from Dr. Leveridge and Danielle Palli: Overcoming Stress, Building Personal Power & Finding Joy
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger and Danielle Palli discuss the three components for better communication among friends, co-workers and romantic partners: interpersonal skills, empathy and social responsibility. They also review Dr. John Gottman's "Four Horsemen" and how criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling can kill a relationship, and share tools for repairing and strengthening partnerships. Tune in and learn how you can create relationships that thrive.
Resources:
Live Long, Die Short: Buy the Book
Coaching with Danielle: www.DaniellePalli.com
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger and Danielle Palli discuss the latest research on happiness and the power of connections. They also talk about love in its many forms and the research surrounding the power of love and how to be a love ally to others.
Resources:
Dr. Sue Johnson on Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ejp4OAk7Oo
Dr. Robert Waldinger on Happiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IStsehNAOL8
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger and Danielle Palli discuss the nature of fear from a physiological standpoint, as well as how childhood experiences shape our fears. They also share tips for analyzing and adapting our worldview to move from a place of fear to a place of love.
Resources:
Live Long, Die Short: Buy the Book
Coaching with Danielle: www.DaniellePalli.com
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH and Danielle Palli, NBH-WC discuss why we resist change, and when we make an attempt at change, we sometimes fail. Start the New Year with tips for making lasting changes that stick.
Comments? Email Dr. Roger at: rlandry@mymasterpieceliving.com
Resources:
Live Long, Die Short: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Long-Die-Short-Successful/dp/1626340390
Coaching with Danielle: www.DaniellePalli.com
Patricia Raskin is a pioneer and trailblazer for positive messaging and she facilitates this work as a trainer, inspiring public speaker, author, entrepreneur, producer, media coach and talk show host. She is also an award-winning radio producer and business owner and she has interviewed over 5,000 people in her career, including experts, authors and celebrities.
Patricia is the host of the new “Positive Aging” podcast series produced by Rhode Island PBS. Her media programs focusing on positive living have aired on FOX, PBS, NPR and Cumulus affiliates. The Patricia Raskin Positive Living Show is currently heard on VoiceAmerica.com and iTunes.
She is the author of two books, Success Your Dream and You and Pathfinding: Seven Principles for Positive Living.
Tune in as Patricia shares her secrets to positive living.
Resource:
Website: https://patriciaraskin.com
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger Landry and Danielle Palli discuss the changes facing older adults - particularly women - physically, emotionally and environmentally. The two tackle the tough topics of menopausal transition, gendered ageism, and finding purpose later in life.
Resource:
Honoring the Aging Process Meditation: https://insighttimer.com/daniellepalli/guided-meditations/honoring-the-aging-process
Coaching for Older Women in Transition: https://www.noomii.com/users/danielle-palli
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger and Danielle Palli discuss the importance of mindfulness and how it differs from meditation, as well as simple ways to integrate mindfulness into all areas of our lives, including work, play, physical activity, intellectual pursuits, social activities and more.
Resources:
Danielle Palli on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/daniellepalli
Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance, award-winning writer for more than 40 years and is the author of 45 books. Hodgson is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and Minnesota Coalition for Death Education and Support. In addition, she is a Contributing Writer for the Caregiver Space website, the Assistant Editor of the Open to Hope Foundation website, and contributor to The Grief Toolbox website. She is also a member of The Compassionate Friends, an international organization for those who have suffered the loss of a child.
She has appeared on more than 185 talk shows, including CBS Radio, and CNN. A popular speaker, she has given presentations at caregiving, public health, Alzheimer’s, and bereavement conferences. Her work is cited in Who’s Who of American Women, World Who’s Who of Women, Contemporary Authors, and other directories. Today’s topic is: Creativity and Resilience.
Resources:
http://harriethodgson.net
Neal Miller is the Lifestyle & Healthcare Advisor at Maxwell Group – The Stratford. As an experienced leader, consultant, and coach in the senior living industry, he has partnered with numerous organizations nationwide to help communities create a custom-tailored plan for creating an environment which promotes health, happiness, and longevity for all residents. Neal is committed to the mission of changing the perception of senior living communities to be viewed as places where one can go to enhance their lifestyle and continue to grow. Questions? Email Neal at: nmiller@stratford-living.com
Leslie Clark joins Dr. Roger & Friends to discuss part one of our two-part series: What the New Older Adult Wants — Myth-Busting Senior Living. Leslie is the Sales Director at Masterpiece and has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality and senior living industries. In this special Bright Side episode, Leslie shares what's missing in the sales process and messaging, and how to better serve older adults through inclusiveness, active listening, and engagement. (Questions? Contact Leslie via email: Leslie@mymasterpieceliving.com.)
Maestro David Dworkin returns to the Bright Side to share stories about the impact of music on the mind, body, and spirit. In Part 3 of this series, Dr. Roger, Maestro David, and Danielle share stories and research on the power of movement and music.
Resources:
Conductorcise: http://conductorcise.com
Sample Conductorcise Virtual Classes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Conductorcise
Maestro David Dworkin returns to the Bright Side to share stories about the impact of music on the mind, body, and spirit. Maestro David has led orchestras across America and abroad and taught people of all ages. Today, he combines his lifelong passion for conducting, performing, educating, and physical fitness through his innovative and award-winning program: Conductorcise.
Resources:
Conductorcise: http://conductorcise.com
Sample Conductorcise Virtual Classes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Conductorcise
We know that dance is a good physical activity and just plain fun, but it turns out, it's got surprising benefits that go well beyond the basics. In addition to aerobic fitness, dancing can positively impact all of our senses and lead to better cognitive health, while also reducing stress and depression and connecting us to others.
In this Bright Side Episode, Dr. Roger and Danielle are joined by Masterpiece Content Specialist and Wellness Expert Tracy Jose to discuss the benefits of dance as well as the cultural richness found in dances such as African dance, dances from the Philippines and the Haka from New Zealand. Learn how these dances pass on tradition and connect us to the Earth and each other in this enlivening episode.
Questions? Email the Bright Side team at danielle@mymasterpieceliving.com
Linda Sasser earned her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, where she conducted her dissertation research on memory. As a professor on both the graduate and undergraduate faculty of Wheaton College and Judson University, she taught educational and cognitive psychology, among other courses. For her sabbatical research, she conducted a national survey on brain health.
As a national speaker Dr. Sasser presents on topics including brain fitness, maximizing memory and productivity, using memory to write memoir, enhancing emotional intelligence, and optimizing sleep for better brain health. BE! Brain Enrichment, her curriculum to help people learn about brain health and improve their cognitive skills, is being taught at numerous senior living communities and centers throughout the country. In 2019 she published her book, Brain SENSE: A Guide and Workbook to Keep Your Mind and Memory Sharp, which is available on Amazon.
Through her business, Brain and Memory Health, Dr. Sasser exercises her passion for educating and motivating people to fully utilize their brain’s potential.
Resources:
Brain and Memory Health Website: https://brainandmemoryhealth.com
Brain Sense on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Linda-Sasser-Ph-D/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ALinda+Sasser+Ph.D.
Dr. Sasser at the Villages April 5: https://theenrichmentacademy.org
Linda Sasser earned her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, where she conducted her dissertation research on memory. As a professor on both the graduate and undergraduate faculty of Wheaton College and Judson University, she taught educational and cognitive psychology, among other courses. For her sabbatical research, she conducted a national survey on brain health.
As a national speaker, Dr. Sasser presents on topics including brain fitness, maximizing memory and productivity, using memory to write memoirs, enhancing emotional intelligence, and optimizing sleep for better brain health. BE! Brain Enrichment, her curriculum to help people learn about brain health and improve their cognitive skills, is being taught at numerous senior living communities and centers throughout the country. In 2019 she published her book, Brain SENSE: A Guide and Workbook to Keep Your Mind and Memory Sharp, which is available on Amazon.
Through her business, Brain and Memory Health, Dr. Sasser exercises her passion for educating and motivating people to fully utilize their brain’s potential.
Resources:
Brain and Memory Health Website: https://brainandmemoryhealth.com
Brain Sense on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Linda-Sasser-Ph-D/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ALinda+Sasser+Ph.D.
Dr. Sasser at the Villages April 5: https://theenrichmentacademy.org
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss the essentials of a healthy diet, including hydration, protein, vitamins and minerals, and carbohydrates. They also share what motivates people to change the way they eat and how to stay on a healthy eating track.
Resources:
Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity Episode — Nutrition in Context
https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/nutrition-2021
SilverSneakers: https://tools.silversneakers.com
In this special Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger and Danielle Palli discuss Danielle's science-fiction trilogy, The Data Collectors, and how the themes in her novels overlap with their work at Masterpiece. In this interview, Danielle shares how she addresses topics such as ageism, gender and aging stereotypes, and the role environment has on our personal growth and healthy longevity.
Listeners also get a sneak-peek into the mind of a writer, learning more about the creation process along with what went into the audiobook production of the series, which she also co-narrated.
Comments or questions about the show? Email: danielle@mymasterpieceliving.com
Resources:
More about Danielle Palli: https://birdlandmediaworks.com
Order The Data Collectors books: https://amzn.to/3snNQWD
Learn about Masterpiece: https://mymasterpieceliving.com
Sudden Widow Coach, Teresa Beshwate shares her story of moving forward despite her heartbreak, offering tools for widows needing comfort and tips for friends and family seeking to be supportive.
Resources:
Life Reconstructed book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDQ3JT1/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Sudden Widow website: https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/
Soaring Springs International: https://soaringspirits.org/
Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss making small, measurable steps toward lasting life changes. Change comes in all forms, both in mindset and in action. The team shares why change is difficult and how we can make it easier on ourselves. This episode is a perfect way to kick off the new year when making New Year's resolutions.
Resources:
One Small Step Can Change Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Step-Change-Your-Life/dp/076118032X/ref=asc_df_076118032X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312443114357&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9882464223740096863&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012291&hvtargid=pla-473995134474&psc=1
Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss navigating loneliness during the holidays, why we feel seasonal sadness, and what we can do to enhance our connections to others and feel at peace with ourselves.
Resources:
Self-Compassion Meditation: https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/cera-m-love-grounding
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss self-coaching tools for cultivating positive self-regard (the ability to see yourself clearly, "warts and all," and still like yourself) and self-efficacy (belief in yourself and your abilities to accomplish your goals). Learn how mindset is the first step in how you define yourself and your world, and how to get rid of limiting beliefs that hold you back.
Questions? Email Danielle@mymasterpieceliving.com
Resource:
VIA Institute: https://www.viacharacter.org
Cera Reine Meintzer is a meditation instructor and life coach - building foundations of mindfulness and inner strength with her clients. She works with individuals ready to live life on their terms and specializes in supporting HSPs (highly-sensitive persons). She is also a gerontologist, teacher, artist, wife, and mother of three.
In this episode, she joins the Bright Side team to discuss effective communication in the workplace and how associates in senior living, specifically, can offer meaningful support to residents.
Questions? Contact Danielle@mymasterpieceliving.com
Resources:
Cera Reine Meintzer Coaching: https://www.cerareine.com
Calm and Confident Course: https://mindfulnesscoach.passion.io/learn/products/40270
The world as we currently know it was described in a recent Harvard Public Health article as the Age of Trauma, with political division, gun violence, Covid, the opioid crisis, climate change, and the list goes on. People are stressed out and exhausted. Four in ten people report symptoms of anxiety and depression, up from one in ten in 2019.
Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss solutions for calming the chattering mind, being a conscious observer of our thoughts, and putting those thoughts through reality checks. For example, what thoughts are helpful? And which are not?
Comments or questions? Email: Danielle@mymasterpieceliving.com
Reference:
Age of Trauma: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/magazine/magazine_article/the-age-of-trauma/
Beth Sanders is the Founder & CEO of LifeBio an online platform that captures life stories while improving mental health, reducing loneliness, and promoting greater feelings of purpose. LifeBio currently works with more than 100 healthcare organizations. Sanders is also the author of the Memory Journal, Life Story Journal, and more. She believes that everyone has a story to tell, and is a specialized legacy consultant who focusses on intergenerational programming, family communications, as well as Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Today’s Topic is: LifeBio – The Lifeblood of Intergenerational Storytelling.
LIfeBio: https://www.lifebio.org
Kathy McMillan has nearly 30 years of experience in personal financial management and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Registered Financial Planner (RFP), Certified Financial Divorce Specialist (CFDS), and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®). Kathy is one of the first individuals in Canada to have trained with the Sudden Money Institute in Florida specifically to develop unique skills in order to assist individuals undergoing personal and financial transition and is a Certified Financial Transitionist (CeFT®).
Today’s topic is about The Health-Wealth Connection. In part 2 of this 2-part episode, Kathy discusses the holistic value in charitable giving, in mentoring, and in taking the first step toward financial wellbeing.
How to get in touch with Kathy:
Website: https://web.richardsonwealth.com//kathy.mcmillan/
Email: Kathy.McMillan@richardsonwealth.com
For questions and comments about this episode, please email: danielle@mymasterpieceliving.com
Kathy McMillan has nearly 30 years of experience in personal financial management and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Registered Financial Planner (RFP), Certified Financial Divorce Specialist (CFDS), and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®). Kathy is one of the first individuals in Canada to have trained with the Sudden Money Institute in Florida specifically to develop unique skills in order to assist individuals undergoing personal and financial transition and is a Certified Financial Transitionist (CeFT®).
Today’s topic is about The Health-Wealth Connection. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Kathy discusses how to integrate holistic wellness into the money conversation to understand the needs of clients. Here, she shares examples from her experience that demonstrate ways wellbeing can positively or negatively affect healthy longevity and our finances.
How to get in touch with Kathy:
Website: https://web.richardsonwealth.com//kathy.mcmillan/
Email: Kathy.McMillan@richardsonwealth.com
For questions and comments about this episode, please email: danielle@mymasterpieceliving.com
Peconic Landing is a lifecare community located in Greenport, NY. It is consistently rated among US News & World Report's "Best Nursing Homes in America" and received the highest possible rating in Short-Term Rehabilitation for three consecutive years. It was also named among the best companies to work for in New York State for more than a decade by the Society for Human Resource Management.
In part 2 of this episode, Peconic Landing CEO Bob Syron and COO Greg Garrett continue the discussion on Peconic's journey and learnings from the start of the Pandemic to their success on the other side.
For questions and comments about this episode, please email: danielle@mymasterpieceliving.com
Resources:
Masterpiece: https://mymasterpieceliving.com
Peconic Landing: https://www.peconiclanding.org
Peconic Landing is a lifecare community located in Greenport, NY. It is consistently rated among US News & World Report's "Best Nursing Homes in America" and received the highest possible rating in Short-Term Rehabilitation for three consecutive years. It was also named among the best companies to work for in New York State for more than a decade by the Society for Human Resource Management.
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle are joined by Peconic Landing's CEO Bob Syron and COO Greg Garrett to share the untold story of Peconic Landing's Covid response, setting the record straight about media misinformation and what was really going on behind the scenes.
For questions and comments about this episode, please email: danielle@mymasterpieceliving.com
Resources:
Masterpiece: https://mymasterpieceliving.com
Peconic Landing: https://www.peconiclanding.org
In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the Blue Zones and eating like our ancestors. Teresa shares her insights on emotional eating, and Danielle talks about Intuitive Eating and changing our relationship with food for a better dining experience.
In this episode of Dr. Roger & Friends, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss re-entering the world and the "new normal" of life with Covid. They talk candidly about safety concerns, respect for others, what the next few months will look like, and basically - how to be a good human.
Resource:
Dept. of Health by State: https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/healthdepartments.html
In Part 3 of this series, I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle share tips for connecting online that go beyond your standard Zoom call. Discover creative ways to connect with friends, family, grandchildren and everyone you care about.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Made By Mortals: https://www.madebymortals.org
Armchair Adventures: An Intergenerational Journey into the Imagination: https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/armchair-final-feb-1-2021
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com
In this 3-part episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the effects of loneliness on our health, happiness, and longevity and give suggestions for meeting new people and deepening current social connections. In Part 2, they discuss creative solutions to loneliness, and how to both feel heard and understood, while also being there for others.
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
What Happens In Your Body When You're Lonely
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-happens-in-your-body-when-youre-lonely/
Can You Die From Loneliness?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201901/can-you-die-loneliness
Some Creative Ways to Deal with Loneliness
https://www.convoconnection.com/blog/some-creative-ways-to-deal-with-loneliness
How to Make Friends and Make Deeper Connections as an Adult
https://www.bluezones.com/2019/10/how-to-make-friends-and-make-deeper-connections-as-an-adult/?utm_source=BLUE+ZONES+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2ab5e15afa-NOV_2019-1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9642311849-2ab5e15afa-199080265&mc_cid=2ab5e15afa&mc_eid=f6d2b3fca3
PERMA and Authentic Happiness Tests from the University of Pennsylvania
https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/testcenter
Men's Shed Association: https://usmenssheds.org
For 15 years, Colorado based photographer Heidi Wagner has used her camera to look closely at extraordinary people of all ages. Since 2011, Wagner has made The Passions Project the central focus of her creative work. Through The Passions Project, you get a new view of aging and the importance of living life with passion and purpose.
Website: http://www.thepassionsproject.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionsproject/
Molei Wright is recovering from a traumatic brain injury. As a fatal injury survivor, she is finding her way through a new life and learning new lessons constantly. Molei's unlikely journey has been highlighted in national and military print and local news in the US. She joins Dr. Roger & Friends to share her journey from tragedy to triumph in this inspirational story. This is Part 3 of our 3-part series: Grit - The Power of a Compelling 'Why.'
News about Molei's Story: https://www.readersdigest.ca/culture/internal-decapitation/
We all have core beliefs, much of which were defined and shaped at a young age: how we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. We have biases about what's good or bad, safe and unsafe, who to trust, and distrust. We continuously seek out evidence to support what we believe and may get angry when something doesn't. Why is that? In this short episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss how some of our reactions are hard-wired into our DNA, and what we can do to communicate better, listen effectively, and avoid conflict.
Note: This was recorded back in April as part of the "We're All In This Together" Facebook Video series, but is just as relevant today.
In this Bright Side episode, Teresa Beshwate shares more on the astounding research of post-traumatic growth. Using her own experience, she teaches how grit and a compelling why can help us move through the dark times and discover new skills and resources as a result.
In this three-part series, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss grit, how to develop it and how it can help you navigate difficulty and build resiience. They will also discuss post-traumatic growth and how it can inspire personal transformation, and they share one woman's story of growth from tragedy in a personal interview.
Referenced in this podcast:
Pursuit of Meaning and Purpose (Playing to Your Strengths): https://www.spreaker.com/user/11175410/spiritual-purpose-3-july-17-2020
In this 3-part series, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the effects of loneliness on our health, happiness, and longevity and give suggestions for meeting new people and deepening current social connections. In Part 1, they take a look at social narcissism and isolation and how they are preventing us from feeling connected and understood. They also share the role technology plays in staying connected.
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
What Happens In Your Body When You're Lonely
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-happens-in-your-body-when-youre-lonely/
Can You Die From Loneliness?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201901/can-you-die-loneliness
Some Creative Ways to Deal with Loneliness
https://www.convoconnection.com/blog/some-creative-ways-to-deal-with-loneliness
How to Make Friends and Make Deeper Connections as an Adult
https://www.bluezones.com/2019/10/how-to-make-friends-and-make-deeper-connections-as-an-adult/?utm_source=BLUE+ZONES+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2ab5e15afa-NOV_2019-1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9642311849-2ab5e15afa-199080265&mc_cid=2ab5e15afa&mc_eid=f6d2b3fca3
PERMA and Authentic Happiness Tests from the University of Pennsylvania
https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/testcenter
Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity podcast welcomes cast members (Hearts & Minds theatre group) and producers of Armchair Adventures: Andy, Ann, Keith, Linda and Lynda, into their virtual studio to talk about this intergenerational show.
Made By Mortals, located in Greater Manchester in the UK, bring people's experience to life through music theatre shows, films, workshops and more recently, podcasts.
Armchair Adventures is a podcast that takes you on a journey of the imagination. Each adventure is inspired by people’s experience, knowledge and passions and expressed through drama, music, movement, and song.
They believe that imagination can set you free. They also believe that creativity can help improve wellbeing – helping people stay happy and healthy. It is their mission to build connections between generations, and through Armchair Adventures help people listen to, make and perform original musical theatre and share it with children.
Armchair Adventures is made a group of older adults living in their community, in collaboration with professional artists and produced by Made By Mortals.
Learn more: www.madebymortals.org
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss anger, grief and loss, and its prevalence among people in quarantine and isolating with family or being alone. This Bright Side episode also acknowledges society's collective losses: freedom, planned events (like weddings, vacations, graduations), loved ones, employment, physical health, and physical contact with others. They share tips for recognizing the symptoms of anger and grief, unhealthy thought patterns and triggers, and how to better cope while practicing self-compassion.
NOTE: This compilation was recorded over the course of four weeks in March and April, during Covid-19, but the lessons are still relevant today.
EMERGENCY RESOURCES:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
www.thehotline.org
Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
www.crisistextline.org
Women's Shelters
www.womenshelters.org
ChildHelp: 1-800-4-A-CHILD or 1-800-422-4453
www.childhelp.org
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Moving Through Emotions Meditation: https://www.spreaker.com/e/8STPyTbnrUa
"Am I Going Crazy?" An Interview with Psychotherapist Jane Parker
https://www.spreaker.com/user/11175410/jane-p-aug-4
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger & Friends talk with award-winning author, columnist, educator and aging expert, Helen Dennis as she shares the progress and challenges we as a society face when it comes to healthy longevity. Helen candidly raises awareness about important Covid-related topics and offers tips for how older adults can live purposefully - in retirement, and at any age. She also talks about her current initiative: Project Renewment.
Website: https://www.helenmdennis.com/about
Paul Vogelzang is the award-winning broadcaster for the Not Old-Better Show. Paul interviews sports and entertainment superstars, health and nutrition experts, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives, all delivering the message that it’s never too late to pursue your passions and create a life of purpose, adventure and significance. This week, he shares what he's learned about life, resilience and aging well from his more than 500 interviews with guests from around the globe.
Website: https://notold-better.com
In this week's Dr. Roger & Friends episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle take the resilience quiz and discuss the common traits of a resilient person. They also share the enormous, science-backed benefits of hope and the support of others, along with the positive impact of post-traumatic growth.
First, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the healthcare workers, emergency responders, grocery store and other essential business workers who are putting themselves in harm's way to help. We honor you.
In this short message, Dr. Roger Landry, Teresa, and Danielle discuss RAK (random acts of kindness) and volunteering for those who have the time, talent and treasure to share, and how we can help, even when stuck inside or socially distancing.
Helpful Resource: https://www.pointsoflight.org
How do you deal with change? For many of us, the arrival of Covid meant that we were forced into large, heart-pounding, fear-inducing changes all at once. When that happens, it’s easy to turn to a mindset of lack … lack of time, lack of energy, lack of money, and lack of resources. In this Dr. Roger & Friends episode, the team tackles the tough topic of coping with change and moving from a place of lack to one of abundance. While recorded back in April as part of the “We’re All in This Together” Facebook LIVE video series, the message is even more relevant today. Thanks for tuning in.
The benefits of creativity are numerous – stress reduction, less depression and anxiety, better problem-solving, greater flexibility, more resilience and better coping skills. Never was there a better time to explore our creative sides than now, whether it’s traditional pursuits like art, music and dance; challenging our minds to explore news ways of thinking and journaling our thoughts; or finding creative new ways to accomplish old tasks.
This special epsisode was part of an ongoing Facebook LIVE video series with Dr. Roger and the Bright Side team back in March and April, but is still very relavent today.
Related resources:
Creativity During Covid (P1 of 3): https://mymasterpieceliving.com/creativity-during-covid/
Discovering Your Musical Center (P2 of 3): https://mymasterpieceliving.com/discovering-your-musical-center-part-two-of-a-three-part-creativity-series/
Dear Diary: The Benefits of Journaling and the Lost Art of Letter Writing (P3 of 3): https://mymasterpieceliving.com/dear-diary-the-benefits-of-journaling-and-the-lost-art-of-letter-writing-part-three-of-a-three-part-series-on-creativity/
In this special Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger and Danielle are joined by special guest host Lu Cavallaro. Lu and Dr. Roger share stories from their military past, including surviving the depression, overcoming hardship and being strangers in a strange land. In their wisdom they offer tips to young people for coping during Covid.
Resources:
An Edward Jones and Age Wave Study: https://www.edwardjones.com/images/Edward-Jones-4-Pillars-US-report.pdf
This episode is a compilation of a Facebook LIVE video series from Dr. Roger & Friends, "We're All In This Together," recorded in March and April. Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss self-care tools during the pandemic, to include the importance of sleep, setting boundaries when working from home, the role of humor in coping, and a few tips for the introverts and extroverts among us.
As part of the "We're All In This Together" Facebook Video Series, Dr. Roger Landry, Teresa and Danielle discuss the enormous health benefits of gratitude and how changing your thinking can change your life. They also offer a "how to" primer for creating and sharing gratitude with others.
NOTE: This compilation was recorded over the course of four weeks in March and April, during Covid-19, but the lessons are still relevant today.
Deborah (“Deb”) Crowe Deb lives her life by her own unique design. Her education and career have been in Disability Case Management, where she specialized in Neurotrauma from 1990 – 2013. After 23 years as an entrepreneur in the medical-legal sector, Deb transitioned to become a Certified Executive & Business Coach.
Deb coaches mid to upper management and C-suite executives to disrupt their habits of thinking using a science-based assessment that is based on metacognition. Deb is also the Founder of the Women’s Self-Care Conference, which empowers all women that “Self-Care is not Selfish.”
Deb frequently speaks on self-care across Canada, has co-authored four books and is working on her fifth, and has recently launched an online course called “How To Master Self-Care” and a new podcast called imperfect: The Heart-Centered Leadership podcast.
Resources:
Website - https://debcrowe.com
Rosemary Ramsey is a 15-year veteran of senior living, serving in both marketing and operations and most recently as vice president of strategic projects. She is also a long-time volunteer with at-risk and foster youth, serving agencies such as Monroe Harding, The Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Children’s Home of Tampa. She holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University, and she’s the founder of The Victory Lap, which provides youth who are aging out of foster care the opportunity to live in senior housing communities.
In this Bright Side episode, Rosemary discusses the Victory Lap, and the profound benefits of uniting foster youth with older adults in senior living.
Resources:
The Victory Lap: https://www.thevictorylap.org
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on spirituality: Nature, Hope and Purpose - Finding Your Spiritual Center No Matter What You Believe. In this episode, the Bright Side team is joined, once again, by gerontologist and wellness expert, Cera Meintzer, as they dive into purpose: what it means, why it's important, and how to find it.
More Resources:
VIA Character Strengths: https://www.viacharacter.org
Clifton Strengths: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx
Myers-Briggs: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
In this episode, the Brightside team is joined by gerontologist and wellness expert, Cera Meintzer. Although we have many differences, at the deepest level, we also have many similarities. The team discusses the commonalities we all share and some tools for cultivating spirituality. This is part 2 of the 3-part series: Nature, Hope and Purpose - Finding Your Spiritual Center No Matter What You Believe.
Take a Bath in Nature is the first in a three-part series: Nature, Hope and Purpose - Finding Your Spiritual Center No Matter What You Believe. In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the science-backed benefits of spending time in nature - why it's good for us, what happens when we experience nature-deficit, and how much time we need for optimal health.
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Healthier by Design: Impact of Windows and Sunlight on Health, Productivity, Stress
https://bit.ly/31pphKY
How immersing yourself in nature benefits your health
https://to.pbs.org/3aWAeHc
With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is an experienced therapist; retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach; consultant; speaker; and writer. She has been weaving adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that shape clients’ roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living.
She hosts the popular Revolutionize your Retirement Interview with Experts Series, and is co-author of the award-winning book, The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together.
Dori is also the co-producer of The Career Playbook: Second Half Plays and has contributed to a number of other books such as Live Smart After 50!, Not your Mother’s Retirement, 65 Things to do when you Retire, 70 Things to do When you Turn 70, 80 Things To Do When you Turn 80, Out of The Box Retirement: Role Models and New Possibilities and Right Sourcing Retirement: Best Practices for Employers and Employees.
In this Bright Side episode, Dori offers practical tips for discovering one's unique purpose post retirement, the changing perception of aging (in general and during Covid), how to be mindful during life's transitions, and the value of educating young people to help overcome some misunderstandings they may have about older adults.
Resources:
Revolutionize Retirement: https://revolutionizeretirement.com
In this episode, the Bright Side team is joined by two powerhouse leaders who have dedicated decades to improving the quality of life of older people, Nancy Schier Anzelmo and Paula Hertel. Both share a love for horses and have co-founded Connected Horse, which provides the opportunity for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners to experience a meaningful and powerful connection with horses.
The research-based Connected Horse has shown that the human-horse connection helps participants feel relaxed, confident, and happy in the moment. They also learn about self-compassion, stress reduction strategies, and communication and awareness practices.
Resources:
Connected Horse: https://www.connectedhorse.com
This special Dr. Roger & Friends episode is a short compilation of Facebook LIVE videos shared in April and May during the pandemic as part of the "We're All in This Together" series. When this was recorded, the death toll in the US was around 70,000 people. Today, it is nearly 160,000, making this information even more relevant today.
In this episode, the team discusses how to maintain healthy relationships with quarantine mates, tips for breaking the “negative spin cycle,” and practicing patience when venturing out into the wild world.
In this special episode, Bright Side co-host, Teresa Beshwate, defines relationships from a coaching perspective, explores setting healthy physical and emotional boundaries, and how we unknowingly create rule books for the people we care about. Teresa shares tips for stepping into our power and taking control of our thoughts and emotional responses.
Kay Van Norman is an internationally known healthy aging expert. She is the president and founder of Brilliant Aging. She has directed the Keiser Institute on Aging, serves on international boards, speaks and consults around the world, and has an extensive list of publications, including two books and scores of journal articles. Kay is living her purpose and passion as a lifelong dancer and backcountry horsewoman.
In this Dr. Roger & Friends episode, Kay discusses resilience during Covid-19, tapping into the human capital of the older population, and developing a personal vitality portfolio for transforming intention into action.
Resources:
Brilliant Aging: https://www.kayvannorman.com
In this episode, Dr. Roger and friends review the top ten takeaways from the Longevity series, including why we should age like pond scum, how to be architects of your brain, and reconstructing Roseto for healthier social connections. Yes, we're being cryptic on purpose - click to listen for easy-to-follow guidelines for living your best life. When you're done, be sure to tune in to episodes one through ten. Here's a link to episode one: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11175410/1-longevity
Optimistic people live 7 1/2 years longer than pessimistic people. In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the benefits of positive thinking and living, and learning to adapt to life's curveballs in a healthful way.
Click here for episode #11 ("Longevity Wrap Up"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/summary-bsol-longevity-series
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Why Thinking Positive Thoughts Won't Get You What You Want
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201502/why-thinking-positive-thoughts-wont-get-you-what-you
Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0028M9EZK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Self-Fulfilling Prophesy: How Perceptions of Aging Affect Our Later Years
https://www.matherinstitute.com/senior-living-professionals/free-industry-information/self-fulfilling-prophecy/
Penny Cook is a fierce advocate for older adults who has dedicated her career to changing the aging experience. Penny’s past efforts were focused in Colorado, through her leadership with the Colorado Culture Change Coalition and Colorado Access. In the past nearly three years she has expanded her influence as the president and CEO of Pioneer Network, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the culture of aging and enhancing the quality of life for those who live and work in long-term care communities. For over 28 years Penny has provided education, training, and advocacy related to the care and support of elders. Penny’s greatest passion is helping us all value and respect our own aging as well as those that we serve.
In this episode, Penny Cook shares with us the evolution of long-term care communities, and how team members and residents of organizations are working together to implement policies that both maintain the rights of individuals, while also minimizing risk due to Covid-19. She also gives a case for celebrating long-term care workers, who are working tirelessly to support residents while keeping people safe.
Learn more...
Pioneer Network: https://www.pioneernetwork.net
eMail Penny Cook: penny.cook@pioneernetwork.net
As part of the "We're All In This Together" Facebook Video Series, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the lessons learned during Covid-19, and what they hope they remember and integrate into their lives, moving forward. These include life lessons like teamwork, gratitude, empathy, self-awareness and resilience.
NOTE: This compilation was recorded over the course of four weeks in March and April, but the lessons are still relevant today.
Dr. Terry Barnett wants you to live like you’re dying. With a doctorate in ministry, Dr. Barnett is an expert in end-of-life, and his research and experience show that America is getting it wrong. He is taking on our death-phobic culture with his three key secrets to dying well, which also happen to be the three key secrets to living well. His mission is to help people enjoy the benefits of a good life while living, end fear and anxiety about death, and in the last moments, know that it was a life well lived. Dr. Barnett lights the way.
How to Contact Dr. Terry Barnett:
(Speaking Engagements): info@mymasterpieceliving.com
(General Questions/Comments): windskipper65@gmail.com
(Social/Twitter): @terrywbarnett (https://twitter.com/TerryWBarnett)
Sky Bergman is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, writer, and visual artist. She is also a professor of photography at Cal Poly University in California. Her first documentary, Lives Well Lived, celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Encompassing over 3000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life.
In this Bright Side discussion, Sky shares what she's learned from our elders, and how her films are bringing generations together in profound ways.
Resource:
Lives Well Lived Website: https://www.lives-well-lived.com
In this special Dr. Roger & Friends episode, the team asks kids age six through age eighteen their response to the Covid pandemic. Dr. Roger also interviews his grandson, Jackson, about how he is coping with the many changes he's experiencing in life, work, and academic pursuits.
In part two of this two-part interview with Eden Alternative President and CEO, Jill Vitale-Aussem, Jill discusses more about the impact of Covid-19 on senior living, and how we can provide support.
Resources:
Eden Alternative: https://www.edenalt.org
Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHDQLYP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Our Devastating Disregard for Eldercare Workers (article):
https://www.jillvitaleaussem.com/post/our-devastating-disregard-for-eldercare-workers
Jill Vitale-Aussem’s leadership in the field of aging services has transformed organizational cultures and in turn, the lives of many older people. She is the author of Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift, and she speaks internationally on the topics of culture, leadership and ageism.
Jill has always been a powerhouse when it comes to reframing aging, and today she serves as President and CEO of The Eden Alternative, an international non-profit dedicated to creating quality of life for elders and their care partners, no matter where they may live.
Resources:
Eden Alternative: https://www.edenalt.org
Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHDQLYP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Our Devastating Disregard for Eldercare Workers (article):
https://www.jillvitaleaussem.com/post/our-devastating-disregard-for-eldercare-workers
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss how they have changed and changes they've witnessed in others during Covid-19. For many, this has been a time of personal growth and resilience. The team offers tips for moving forward with the lessons learned in this brave new world.
In a very special Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity episode, Dr. Roger fields new health-related questions about Covid-19, social distancing and other changes in the future, and how re-opening states might impact us. This is an excerpt from the team's Facebook video series, "We're all in this together." These questions include:
Q. When officials talk about “testing” for the Coronavirus, what do they mean? (What type of tests are available?)
Q. Is there a chance that some states have already developed “Herd Immunity?”
Q. If someone has never contracted Coronavirus, is it possible that they are still immune to it?
Q. If someone has developed an immunity to Covid-19, can they still pass it on to someone else?
Q. If someone gets sick and recovers, can they get re-infected? If they do become re-infected, will it be more or less severe than the first time?
Do you have a question for Dr. Roger? Let us know: info@mymasterpieceliving.com
Cathy Richards is a best-selling author and owner of Inspiring Vitality. She is a lifestyle and wellness strategist who helps individuals and organizations maximize physical health, brain function, and energy levels. Cathy has experience in both corporate wellness and senior wellness, a Masters in Exercise Physiology and over 20 years’ experience as a wellness coach.
In 2019, she authored the Amazon Best Seller book, Boom: 6 Strategies for a Longer, Healthier Life. She has been featured on numerous TV news stations and print publications and delivers motivational keynotes for business conferences, executive retreats, and senior living organizations.
In this Bright Side episode, Cathy shares more about the inspiration behind her book, simple steps that people can take to improve their overall fitness, and why it’s never too early or too late to take control of your health and wellbeing.
Resources:
https://www.cathyrichards.net
https://www.cathyrichards.net/freestuff.html
Jan Hively is a social entrepreneur who transforms how communities view aging and lifelong work. She organizes networks that empower older adults to identify and share their strengths as advocacy leaders who help themselves, each other, and their communities. Jan is an internationally known writer, speaker, teacher, community organizer, and group facilitator. After a career in city planning and administration, Jan Hively earned her PhD in 2001 at age 69. Since then, Jan has co-founded several thriving networks that support positive aging, the most current of which is the Pass It On Network.
Moira Allan is the Paris-based Co-founder and International Coordinator for the global Pass It On Network, a peer learning network of positive aging advocates who meet virtually to explore, document, and spread concepts, activities and resources that are shaping a new way of talking and of being as we adapt to a longer life span. Through the Pass It On Network, Moira is involved with the UN’s Open-Ended Working Group on Aging, and is a member of the UN’s Stakeholders Group on Aging. She is also involved with Europe’s Task Force on Human Rights, along with French and African associations on aging.
Please join us as we talk with Jan Hively and Moira Allan in a global conversation on longevity, opportunity and hope.
Resources:
Pass It On Network: https://www.passitonnetwork.org
United Nations Development Goals: https://www.unglobalcompact.org/sdgs/17-global-goals
Growing Bolder has been called a "wrecking ball of truth and inspiration," and the same can be said of Marc Middleton. In this interview, Marc smashes the stereotypes of aging, discusses tips for staying healthy and fit during the Covid-19 crisis, and shares words of wisdom for navigating these challenging times.
RESOURCES:
Growing Bolder: https://www.growingbolder.com
Psychotherapist Jane Parker joins Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle to answer the questions all of us who are stuck inside are asking ourselves right now, "Am I going crazy?" And, "Is this normal?"
Jane sees herself as a perspective shifter and resource builder for her clients, helping them notice their own strengths and expand their understanding of ways to navigate their world. Jane has been in private practice since 2005 and currently serves clients in Florida and South Carolina. She shares with us great tips for navigating these challenging times, encouraging us to add variety to our day and be sure to notice the glimmers.
RESOURCES:
New View Counseling: https://www.newviewcounseling.com
The Polyvagal Theory: The New Science of Safety and Trauma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br8-qebjIgs
Gerontologist and working mom, Cera Meintzer, shares how she and her husband are juggling homeschooling three kids while working full time in the midst of Covid-19. Cera offers practical tips for ensuring everyone stays healthy, mindful, and flexible through the many changes we all are facing.
RESOURCE:
Moving through Emotions Meditation: https://www.spreaker.com/e/8STPyTbnrUa
In this special two-part series, Bright Side hosts, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle are joined by Maestro David Dworkin, who has led orchestras across America and abroad and has performed around the world. In part two of this series, Maestro David discusses how music affects mindfulness, memory and ways in which it connects us to one another.
In case you missed it, here is Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/david-d-part-1-final
In this special two-part series, Bright Side hosts, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle are joined by Maestro David Dworkin, who has led orchestras across America and abroad and has performed around the world. Maestro David Dworkin is a graduate of The Juilliard School and Columbia University Teachers College. He began his career as a clarinetist, and much of his career has been devoted to working with young people. Later he combined his lifelong passion for conducting, performing, educating, and physical fitness and launched the award-winning Conductorcise. In this series, the team discusses the many benefits of music, including brain health and emotional wellbeing.
Listen to Part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11175410/david-d-part-2-final
RESOURCES:
Conductorcise: http://conductorcise.com
TED Talk - The Benefits of Music Education: https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_the_benefits_of_music_education
Alive Inside: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HLEr-zP3fc
Ted Talk - Music is Medicine: https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_gupta_music_is_medicine_music_is_sanity#t-467444
A strong social network is consistently linked with better health outcomes. In this episode on social connection, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss ways to develop social skills, why we're better together, the dangers of isolation, and how to connect with others, even in the face of social anxiety.
Click here for episode #10 ("Great Expectations: How Our Outlook Shapes Our Future"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/expectations
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Is Social Connection the Best Path to Happiness?
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/is_social_connection_the_best_path_to_happiness
How to Be a Friend to Someone Who Is Lonely
https://www.nextavenue.org/be-a-friend-to-someone-who-is-lonely/?hide_newsletter=true&utm_source=Next+Avenue+Email+Newsletter&utm_campaign=59be2bb0e7-11.12.2019_Tuesday_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_056a405b5a-59be2bb0e7-165168765&mc_cid=59be2bb0e7&mc_eid=9bd9e408ee
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss ways to supercharge your brain, enhance your memory and creativity, reduce your risk of dementia and recover when there's a deficit due to injury or illness. We are the architects of our brains.
Click here for episode #9 ("Reconstructing Roseto - Essential Steps to Social Connection"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/bsol-social-2019
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Association of Lifestyle and Genetic Risk With Incidence of Dementia
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2738355
The 2 Foods That Combat Alzheimer’s Disease (& Other Lifestyle Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Cognitive Decline)
https://www.bluezones.com/2019/10/the-2-foods-that-combat-alzheimers-disease-other-lifestyle-factors-to-reduce-your-risk-of-cognitive-decline/?utm_source=BLUE+ZONES+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1da999ddf5-OCTOBER-2019-2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9642311849-1da999ddf5-199080265&mc_cid=1da999ddf5&mc_eid=f6d2b3fca3
These 5 lifestyle factors could cut your Alzheimer's risk by 60%
https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2019/07/17/alzheimers-risk
Sitting is the new smoking! In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the hazards of too much couch time while also sharing the enormous physical and emotional benefits of an active lifestyle. Listeners will leave with simple tips to engineer more movement into their day.
Click here for episode #8 ("Architect the Hell Out of Your Brain"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/architect-brain
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/the-mental-health-benefits-of-exercise.htm
Why We Eat Too Much, Move Too Little & Feel Stressed All the Time—And What We Can Do to Feel Better
https://www.bluezones.com/2019/06/why-we-eat-too-much-move-too-little-feel-stressed-all-the-time-and-what-we-can-do-to-feel-better/?utm_source=BLUE+ZONES+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b69886dba2-OCTOBER-2019-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9642311849-b69886dba2-199080265&mc_cid=b69886dba2&mc_eid=f6d2b3fca3
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle reflect on the meaning of spirituality in everyday life, dispelling a few myths along the way. While spirituality can include religion, there are many paths to finding peace and purpose, while connecting with those around us and something greater beyond ourselves.
Click here for episode #7 ("Movement Matters - Tips to Engineer Movement Back into Your Life"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/movement-matters
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle take a close look at the good, the bad and the ugly sides of technology. While technology has profound benefits to enhance our ability to stay connected with each other and be healthier, this show asks us to do a tech audit to make sure we're not letting our phones, computers, TV screens and gadgets control us.
Click here for episode #6 ("Spirituality for the Rest of Us"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/spiritual-bsol
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss how to make durable life changes, while building competence and confidence, through taking the Kaizen approach to change.
Click here for episode #5 ("Technology - Is It Helping or Hurthing Us?"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/technology-bsol
Where you live matters! In this episode, Dr. Roger & Friends discuss the importance of creating physical, social and even internal environments that support our overall goals and wellbeing. Dr. Roger shares insights about what we can learn about the importance of place from our hunter-gatherer ancestors.
Listen to episode #4 ("Kaizen-Small Steps to Durable Life Changes"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/kaizen-nov-5-2019
In this episode, Dr. Roger and Friends discuss healthspan, the effects of stress on telomeres and our aging process, and how epigenetics (gene expression) can be dramatically affected by our behaviors. The good news? Your genes are not your destiny! It's all about lifestyle.
Click here for episode #3 ("Where You Live Matters"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/rev-environment
HELPFUL RESOURCE:
The Science of Cells That Never Get Old
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_blackburn_the_science_of_cells_that_never_get_old?language=en
"If I'd Known I was Gonna Live This Long..." is the first in an ongoing series with preventive medicine physician and author, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH and co-hosts Teresa Beshwate and Danielle Palli. One doctor, one life coach and one spiritual guru sit around the table for an informal discussion that centers around the idea that "If I'd known I was gonna live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." Stay tuned as they invite health experts from varied fields to weigh in on what it takes to live well, age well and enjoy the journey. In this episode, the team discusses longevity in this new age.
Click to Listen to Episode #2 ("I Wanna Age Like Pond Scum"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/healthspan_1
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
10 Essential Facts About Life Expectancy
https://www.everydayhealth.com/news/10-essential-facts-about-life-expectancy/
How Long Will I Live?
https://www.blueprintincome.com/tools/life-expectancy-calculator-how-long-will-i-live/
What is Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity all about? Who's in charge here? In this brief introduction, meet hosts Dr. Roger Landry, Teresa Beshwate and Danielle Palli and learn what you can expect when tuning into the Brightside.