When Claire Jeffers and her husband Ben Lake found out that their infant son was deaf, she questioned her ability to be the kind of mother she thought he might need. Three years later, he is thriving and so are his parents. Claire tells their story in this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast.
Every single person I've ever asked about Vet2Vet Maine agrees that it's a win-win program. In this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast I put the question to volunteer Sam Kelley. He couldn't say enough. Neither could his wife Jean or Executive Director Sue Gold, who helped found the program in 2014. Maybe you'd like to become a volunteer?
When physical therapy clients couldn't come to him because of COVID fears, Maine physical therapist Phil Finemore created a mobile practice. It's how he continues to practice today. He tells us all about it in this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast.
Jodie Lapchick's father had a plan for everything, except what to do if he and his wife could no longer care for themselves or each other. Jodie decided to bring them to Maine where she lived. Even with the challenges she's faced, she believes it was the right thing to do. This is her story.
It starts with having a clear vision and then engaging 110% in living that vision. That is how Luanne Cameron approaches every aspect of her life. She even wrote a book about it - The 110 Philosophy. Luanne is my guest on this month's episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast.
When Gary Chalk retired, he informed some of his friends in an email. What he wrote made them laugh. So he wrote another the following week. The next thing he knew, he was writing a regular humor column called Living Retired and making lots of people laugh. Gary Chalk is my latest guest on the Catching Your Memories podcast.
Only someone who has lived it can speak the truth about what it means to be poor. Claire Hersom has made it one of her life's missions to speak her truth. She is this month's guest on the Catching Your Memories podcast. Listen to her story or read the transcript.
Christina Erde believes that there are many ways we can help raise awareness and fight the stigma associated with mental illness and mental health. Her way is to share the story of her own struggles. Listen now or read the transcript of this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast.
Roland T. has done a lot of hard work over the past 24 years to stay sober and deal with his anxiety. It is a never ending journey but it is a hopeful one. He shares his experiences as a way to pass along that hope to other people who may be struggling.
How can you forgive someone who abused you as a child? It may seem impossible, but Karyn Wing found a way, and forgiveness turned out to be an important step toward learning to love herself.
Marena Koenka encourages all of us to listen to the voices of people who have mental health conditions. I encourage you now to listen to Marena's voice. She will open your eyes and your heart.
In this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast, Christina Huff shares her story of healing from childhood trauma.
Rita Losee has lots of memories to share, but what she'd rather do is inspire people to make new memories. This episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast is full of inspiration. Hang on, as I introduce you to the amazing Rita Losee.
New moms often find lots of resources to help with all aspects of motherhood. Support for new dads? Not so much. In this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast I talk to a dad who took matters into his own hands and created Dad Guild.
Acceptance can be a difficult thing to achieve. It was for Carole Starr whose life was altered because of a traumatic brain injury. Today, Carole helps other people by sharing the lessons she has learned.
It was the trip of a lifetime. In the early 1970s, WGBH-TV tapped David Atwood to not only direct Julia Child in her French Chef television show but also oversee filming segments with her in France. He shares some memories of those experiences on the Catching Your Memories podcast.
One of the most profound experiences of Leo Couture's life was his time in the Navy. He spent it on a ship in the South Pacific during WWII. At 17, he didn't know fear, but it wasn't long before it became an ever-present companion. He shares his story on the Catching Your Memories podcast
When you become a parent, time seems to speed by. One minute you're holding your newborn and before you know it, they're off on their own. So many memories. Jen Boggs. mother of a 12-year-old, shares some of hers.
The Catching Health podcast has a new identity! It will now be known as the Catching Your Memories podcast.
Danielle Bernier and Tom O'Connor talk about the ups and downs of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's and how they are trying to do to promote awareness and understanding, as well as help raise money for research and much-needed services.
Imagine that your adult child has died from a drug overdose, and you are the one who finds her. That is what happened to Ann Cookson. The grief never goes away, but Ann has been able to turn her pain into something positive. She wrote a book called Secrets: A Story of Addiction, Grief, and Healing. Listen to her story and how writing the book has transformed her thinking about drug addiction, as well as her entire life.
What does it mean to have a compassionate conversation? Why is it so hard sometimes? Why should we keep trying? Stephen Andrew answers those questions and more in this powerful Catching Health podcast.
Denise Kinney was familiar with muscle weakness. Ever since childhood, she lacked stamina, but things got worse in her 40s. Getting a diagnosis, however, was a lengthy challenge. Listen to her story in the latest episode of the Catching Health podcast.
Elizabeth Johnson is not only curious about things — lots of things — she actually pursues most of them. She's an interesting, energetic, inspiring woman. Find out for yourself in this episode of the Catching Health podcast.
What is old? Wendy Adlerstein, my guest on this episode of the Catching Health podcast, suggests that it has more to do with attitude than how many birthdays you've celebrated. She's a licensed social worker with a certificate in gerontology and the Executive Director of FirstLight Home Care in the Boston area. We tackled several issues related to getting older that are definitely worth listening to, especially if you or your parents are getting older.
What does it mean to be you? If that seems like a question that would require deep reflection, you are right. It's exactly what psychologist Dr. Fred Craigie is inviting us to do. In this Catching Health podcast, he has a wealth of questions to help lead us along a path of self-reflection and he has a new book that we should certainly take along on our journey.
When COVID forced a lockdown in London in early March, Hazell Jacobs knew she had to find something to help her cope. She found inspiration in her vast scarf collection and decided to write a blog about them. Its title Scarf Aid is an apt one. The stories about her scarves that she has been weaving since March have brought comfort not only to Hazell but to her growing list of followers. This is Hazell's story.
Listen to my conversation (there's also a transcript available) with Maine author Catherine Gentile. Her latest book, Small Lies was just released. We talk about the stories in it, including the lie we tell ourselves about aging, and we talk about Alzheimer's' — which both of our mothers had — and how to possibly prevent this horrible disease.
One of the truths about women and retirement is that everyone's story is different. Some women don't know what they'll do with their lives when they stop working and for others, it's their chance to start fulfilling their dreams.
When Sally Connolly's late husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma, she started writing down everything. Those notes eventually evolved into a memoir. In this podcast, Sally talks about her husband's struggle with brain cancer from her perspective — as his caregiver.
Rita Losee describes herself as a Woman of Adventure, Doctor of Success, Proponent of Prosperity, InspirACTional Speaker, Author. She is that and more. Decades ago, she made a promise to herself that she would live a life of adventure. What a ride it has been and she is not even close to slowing down. At 78, Rita is also doing her best to encourage people to follow her lead. Instead of thinking it's all downhill from here, you could be a soaring senior — just like Rita.