It’s been a little while but we’re finally back with another live show!  Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/4pm MT….and 6pm ET, or listen on podcast any time after the show, all right here! And you can ALSO listen to the podcast on Apple podcasts right HERE!  We’ll be joined by Alistair Hawkes, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clarity Breathwork Specialist.  Alistair specializes in helping therapists to prevent burnout.  Alistair joins us to talk about her upcoming FREE on-line Summit for therapists, caregivers, and others in the service professions who are st ..read more

The April 2024 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! MARCH 2024 NEWSLETTER!!  LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post April 2024 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel Offers ..read more

Image by Seidenperle from Pixabay “As human beings, we all experience times of despair.    But if we can endure and overcome those difficult times, they can become an important source of nourishment for our own growth.”    ~ Daiseku Ikeda, Japanese Buddhist Philosopher, author and poet NOTE: You an also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium.    There sure is a lot going on in the world right now that can lead us to feel out of balance, angry, and/or fearful. Fighting on social media enhances these feelings by geometric proportions. On top of that, we have ..read more

We’re back with another live show from Austin, TX!  Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or ANY TIME after on podcast right here!  Have a short Q?  Call:  855-345-4720 or E-mail: DrMara@DrMaraKarpel.com during the program. And you can ALSO listen to the podcast on Apple podcasts right HERE!  We’ll be joined by Marsha Joiner, host of the Blog Talk Radio show, Betrayed by Hospice, and former Board Member of the Hospice Patients Alliance.  Marsha joins us to discuss how hospice went from being a way for people who are actively dying to die with minimum pain and wit ..read more

The March 2024 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! MARCH 2024 NEWSLETTER!!  LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post March 2024 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel Offers ..read more

Missed it?  It was another GREAT program! And you can hear the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!  We were be joined from Ontario by Dr. Patricia Spindel, Chair of Seniors for Social Action Ontario, co-founder of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, and former President of Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities. Dr. Spindel, also a recipient of a Government of Canada medal for service to her community, is a passionate advocate for the rights of older adults, especially in healthcare and long-term care.  The issues we ..read more

Missed the program? It was GREAT!  And you can listen to the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!    Geriatrician, Dr. Michael Wasserman,  Chair of the Public Policy Committee of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine, returned to the program!  He is an author and editor of numerous books, a speaker, and a tireless advocate for improving healthcare for older adults, as well as improving care received in nursing homes.  Dr. Wasserman joined us to continue our discussion of some of the pressing curr ..read more

©M. Karpel, 2024 One in a series of Lessons from Mom “Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it.”       ~ Mother Teresa NOTE: You an also read Dr. Mara’s blog on  ..read more

Wednesday, February 28, Dr. Mara will be the guest on an internet radio program when Marsha Joiner will be interviewing her on the Blog Talk Radio show, Betrayed by Hospice. You can tune in on livestream at 7pm CT/8pm ET, or ANY time after on podcast, right Here. And right here:   About 2 and ½ years ago, Dr, Mara stood up against medical gaslighting, when the medical team in a hospital tried to convince her that her mom was dying and needed to be on hospice, when she really wasn’t.  Because she knew her mom’s desires very well, she was able to advocate strongly ..read more

Image via Pexels Elevate Your Mental Well-Being: Surprising Strategies for Inner Peace By Justin Black   Recognizing and caring for mental health is a key component of holistic well-being. Where mental health frequently receives less focus, identifying distinctive and practical methods for its enhancement is crucial. In this article, a variety of creative tactics will be examined to bolster mental health, including the calming influence of music, the restorative power of nature, the soothing benefits of yoga, and the rewarding experience of community contribution.   Harmonize Your Em ..read more