Episodes
Thursday May 26, 2022
Caregivers and the No Huddle Offense
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
As a caregiver, do you ever feel you are pushing yourself in the "No Huddle Offense" and not taking time to build a plan - all while the "clock" serves as your enemy?
Well, I know I do. So I talked about this in today's episode.
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Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Caregiving Versus Caregiver
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Today's show features an opening monologue about Caregiving versus Caregiver. Also, a surgeon caught me by surprise with this question. Later on in the program, a special interview with one of the founders of crowd funders GIVE SEND GO, and a special song from Gracie.
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Strep Triggered Something Far Worse For Their Son
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Chris and Shelley Snitko struggled to understand what was going on with their 8-year boy who came down with Strep that served as a catalyst for something far worse. While his twin brother also came down with Strep, he went to recover and live a normal life. But A.J. did not.
When they finally learned, it sent them on a painful journey and eventually a path of redemption and restoration that neither expected.
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Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Thinking On My Foot
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
“Thinking On Our Feet”
A stabbing pain beside my left little toe once prompted a visit to a podiatrist.
"You have bunion by your left big toe." He stated flatly.
"I know about my bunion; I named it 'Paul,'" I replied with a laugh. "But it doesn't hurt. The pain is on the other side of my foot.
"You don't understand," he responded. "The defect of the bunion causes the pain you feel." Patiently explaining, he added, "The bunion affects your walking gait and creates stress points that cause pain.' "I'll bet your left knee hurts as well, doesn't it?"
Admitting it did, I listened while he described treatment plans to help relieve the problem.
Discomfort with the pressures of caregiving often leads many caregivers to blame the loved one – the "pain point." However, with an honest look, we find the culprit is often our predisposition to fear, worry, and control. Those 'defects" disrupt our balance, hurt, and are often greatly amplified by the stress of caregiving.
The doctor helped identify and treat the root issues of my foot's pain, and the discomfort eased. With his help, I improved the way I walk.
In a podiatrist's office, I also learned that when I focus on the root cause of my stress –invariably my defects instead of others' - I improve the way I live.
“…Once we know ourselves, we may learn how to care for ourselves" ― Socrates
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Medicine and Ministry - The New Program At CIU
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Dr. Jill McElhenny of Columbia International University (www.CIU.edu) discussed the new Bachelor of Nursing program. A practicing nurse for nearly a quarter of a century, Dr. McElhenny brings her vast experience and training to lead this program for CIU.
CIU Associate Provost Dr. Brian Simmons says, "...McElheny is a perfect fit for CIU's Christian mission and core values."
Echoing the strong ministry emphasis, Dr. McElhenny stated that she considers nursing "a sacred calling."
With the program available online to qualified candidates, it represents a substantial opportunity for those RN's desiring to obtain their Bachelor's, and it further CIU "s strong mission's emphasis of "To Know Him and Make Him Known."
For more information visit, https://ciu.edu/online-degrees/undergraduate/bachelor-science/nursing-rn-bsn
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
This is the Day
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
A simple song with a powerful message to family caregivers. Plus, callers from the show and a powerful "D" block monologue.
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Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Three Funerals Are Coming - But In What Order?
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Caller shared the plight of his sister-in-law, wife, and himself. It quickly became apparent that there are three funerals coming, but in which order?