Inflammation can be a killer – how do we combat it? Together, diseases related to chronic inflammation account for 50% of deaths worldwide. The relation among obesity, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome is an interrelated mesh that can lead to an early death if we do not learn how to manage chronic inflammation. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:30 – Discussion of Terri Schiavo Documentary 09:10 – History of the Funeral Pall 16:13 – What is Inflammation? 37:31- Foods to Help with Inflammation 47:25 – Recipe of the Week ..read more

Don’t just ask a grieving person how you can help…jump in by providing necessities with a few comfort niceties Grief groceries are a meaningful and practical way to extend support to those navigating the challenging path of grief. The next time a loved one is going through a difficult time, skip the “let me know what I can do” offer and drop off grief groceries instead. Provide comfort and emotional support that is needed with a simple, yet meaningful and practical gesture. Listen to learn some great ideas on what to include in your “care package.” In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: T ..read more

In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teens in the United States, overtaking motor vehicle accidents. Firearm violence – which includes accidental death related to firearms, suicide, mass shootings, and homicides – has become a health crisis. Many of these deaths are preventable with a few safety steps…learn what you can do in this episode. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 03:48 – Recipe of the Week, Jimmy Carter Cake 05:50 – The Crisis of Firearm Violence 19:47 – Tips to P ..read more

Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust to a world without our parents. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 06:10 – Recipe of the Week, Ding Dong Cake 08:11 – Palm Beach’s Pet Cemetery 10:22 – Interview: Coping with the Death of a Compl ..read more

When we plan for our inevitable death, we can make our end of life easier for our loved ones. Life is hard, loss is hard, grief is hard. A final gift we can offer those who love us is to have our paperwork in order so they do not have to expend their energy on these details. Learn what kinds of things you can put in your advance care planning so healthcare decisions and your last wishes are honored. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 05:23 – Overlooked No More: Cordell Jackson 12:14 – Recipe of the Week – Lemon Cloud Cookies ..read more

Learn Healthy Strategies to Deal with a Person with Anger Issues Are you overwhelmed by the political climate, difficult people in healthcare, or even the person riding your bumper on the roadway? We take a look at WWII to learn why you can’t appease an aggressor, but also explore techniques to better navigate situations with someone who has anger issues. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:24 – Nazi Concentration Camps on British Soil 07:56 – History: Why You Can’t Appease an Aggressor 18:32 – Strategies to Navigate an Ag ..read more

Find connection and community through digital preservation and memorialization People are more frequently choosing cremation over burial and in doing so, raises the question of memorialization. Digital memorials are the current answer to how to keep our memory alive without a gravesite to visit. The available options seem only to be limited by our imagination and the current technology available. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 03:52 – John Green’s Paper Towns 09:18 – Recipe of the Week: Southern Fried Cabbage 11:02 ..read more

Learn all about stomach cancer treatment, symptom management, and end-stage disease. In Part 1 we talked about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. This week for Part 2 of our discussion we review treatment options, symptom management, end-stage disease, and how you can support someone with stomach cancer. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:18 – How to Lower Your Risk for Stomach Cancer 09:50 – Recipe of the Week: Popcorn Balls 12:39 – Stomach Cancer Treatment 21:01 – Stomach Cancer Symptom ..read more

Learn about the hidden, cumulative effects of tackle football on the brain, especially for children, and how you can minimize the risk. Playing tackle football as a child can impact health and quality of life as an adult. Simply put, lifestyle impacts health. So, what do you do when your child brings home the permission form to play football when every year there are new studies documenting the negative long-term effects linking football and brain disease? This week’s show focus can help you answer this question and help you protect your child’s developing brain. In this Episode: 04:23 – Dig ..read more

Exploring the importance of extended family for Indigenous communities In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 03:01 – Recipe of the Week: Indian Taco 03:36 – The History of Indian Fry Bread 08:32 – Marianne’s Powwow Experiences 12:27 – Oklahoma in the Oil Boom Era 20:05 – Guest Dr. Jeanna Ford on Native American Families 30:21 – A Sacred Connection to the Sun, by Joy Harjo 33:40 – Outro How do I help a Native American friend who is sick or grieving? It may be awkward when someone has a different culture to know what to do. Each trib ..read more