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Life is a Sacred Journey

418 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Celebrating the contribution, role, and impact of elders and caregivers in our community and beyond.

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MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #45

April 28, 2023 14:59 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join us for a new set of Ponderings from our dearest, Micheal Pope, on current events and our sacred journey, life.

LIMB LOSS AWARENESS || KALE SUDHOFF

April 21, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

🎙 In honor of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, we are pleased to present an exclusive interview with Kale Sudhoff, an extraordinary 18-year-old high school senior who is taking the world by storm. Despite juggling a busy schedule attending high school, taking college classes, working at a golf course, and teaching at a local preschool, Kale has found the time to pursue his passion for writing and illustrating children's books. With two published children's books under his belt, ...

BRINGING AMERICA TO THERAPY || PHYLLIS LEAVITT

April 14, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

🎙️ In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, we have the pleasure of discussing with Phyllis Leavitt, a psychotherapist with over thirty years of experience who is currently writing a book on what it would mean to bring America to therapy. 🔗 Learn more: https://phyllisleavitt.com.

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #44

April 07, 2023 14:57 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join us for a new set of Ponderings from our host, Micheal Pope, on current events and our sacred journey, life.

TAKING CARE OF THE CAREGIVER || GRETCHEN STAEBLER

March 31, 2023 14:57 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Gretchen Staebler, Caregiver Ally and Author of “Mother Lode: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver.” Learn more: https://gretchenstaebler.com

HAPPY HEALTHY CAREGIVER || ELIZABETH MILLER

March 24, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, we have the honour of discussing with Elizabeth Miller, Caregiving Expert & Coach, Creator of Happy Healthy Caregiver (HHC). HHC is a lifestyle website, podcast, community, and consulting business that helps family caregivers create time for self-care while juggling other pressing responsibilities. Learn more: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/.

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #43

March 17, 2023 14:59 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join our extraordinary host, Micheal Pope, for a new set of Ponderings on the latest news and the sacred journey we call life. ✨

RISKING EVERYTHING FOR A DREAM || KEN STEARNS

March 10, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Ken Stearns, writer, lyricist, photographer, and podcast creator. He’s a well-traveled, seasoned, mid-western kid, who is beginning his third act in life for himself, and in that for others too. 14 months ago he traded in his suit for a van, a mic, some questions, and started his own traveling podcast called The Jar. The questions for The Jar are all created from his book “Dear God” which is a collection of letters to God, based on his experiences living in ...

THE BENEFITS OF A PLANT-BASED DIET || OLIVIER MANKONDO

March 03, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB

🎙️#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Olivier Mankondo, keynote speaker, author, weight loss and wellness coach. His mission is to help people who want to switch to a healthier medication-free diet. With healthy plant-based nutrition, Olivier has an objective to change the lives of people towards a healthier and happier lifestyle with no risk of diseases.

CAREGIVING IN 2023: WHAT TO EXPECT

February 24, 2023 15:58 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

🎙️#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join our fantastic host, Micheal Pope, to ponder The State of Caregiving in 2023. ✨

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #42

February 17, 2023 15:59 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

🎙️#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join our wonderful host, Micheal Pope, to ponder The Power of Love

FADING MEMORIES || JENNIFER FINK

February 10, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

🎙️#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Jennifer Fink, an Alzheimer's caregiver advocate who can share much knowledge on caregiving, self-care, and prevention.Jennifer spent the first half of her adult life as a portrait photographer and retired from in early 2020. Listening to podcasts became a favorite way to learn new things while walking the dogs or doing household chores. After the death of her father in March 2017, dealing with and caring for her Mother became a much bigger part of her lif...

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #41

February 03, 2023 15:59 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

🎙️#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join us for another set of Ponderings from our amazing host, Micheal Pope.

CAREGIVING RESILIENCY || RACHEL MICHELBERG

January 27, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

🎙️#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Rachel Michelberg, author of "CRASH: How I Became a Reluctant Caregiver"(https://amzn.to/3WDESjg).Learn more: https://rachelmichelbergauthor.com

COPING WITH BINGE EATING DISORDER (BED) || AMBER MILLER

January 20, 2023 15:59 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

: 🎙️#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Amber Miller, a certified hypnotherapist who specializes in helping women struggling with binge eating, food addiction, and emotional eating. Discover Amber's experience with BED: https://actualamber.com/

THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF COVID-19 || ROBERT PEARL, MD

January 13, 2023 15:56 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

🎙️#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Dr. Robert Pearl! Join us to discuss the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023 SCAMS/FRAUDS || MICHEAL POPE

January 06, 2023 15:57 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

🎙️#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join our host, Micheal Pope, for an informative episode about the variety of scams and frauds to watch out for in 2023.

22 GOOD THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN 2022

December 30, 2022 15:59 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

🎙️ #LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join our host, Micheal Pope, for a retrospective of 2022 and help us identify 22 good things that happened over this past year. ✨

THE BENEFITS OF BEING ADVENTUROUS || MICHEAL POPE

December 23, 2022 15:59 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join our host, Micheal Pope, to ponder the importance and numerous benefits of living adventurously at any stage of life.

THE GIFTS OF LIFE

December 16, 2022 15:57 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join our host, Micheal Pope, to ponder the gifts life offers us daily. What things are important to you as we move into a new year?

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #40

December 09, 2022 16:03 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join our host, Micheal Pope, to discuss what dementia is and how it's perceived in our society. ✨

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #39

December 02, 2022 15:59 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join us to ponder ways to cope with the #HolidayBlues ✨

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #38

November 25, 2022 15:59 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join us this morning to ponder #GRATITUDE and its role in our lives. #podcast #mindfulness

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #37

November 18, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join our host, Micheal Pope, while pondering the joy of connection in a post-pandemic world.

Finding Balance While Caring for Yourself & Caring for Others || Dawn Renee

November 11, 2022 15:59 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Dawn Renee, the founder of Traveling Caregivers. Dawn is an energy doula and holistic caregiver. Her soul's mission is to share her passion and experiences to bring encouragement and healing to others. She would spend the next five years holding space for the chronically ill, mentoring them with holistic lifestyle choices to help them find their recipe to optimal wellness. Learn more at www.travelingcaregivers.com

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #36

October 28, 2022 15:01 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join us to ponder the impact of ageism on our physical and mental health, financial security, and quality of life. #endageism #podcast

THE STATE OF CAREGIVING || MICHEAL POPE

October 21, 2022 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Caregiving isn't easy at all, but it comes with great learning lessons. We invite you to ponder what we can do to ensure that family caregivers feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive at home, at work, and in life.

Micheal's Ponderings #35

October 14, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Join our magnificent host, Micheal Pope, for another set of ponderings on the latest events and our sacred journeys in this world.

Self-Care Through All The Seasons of Life || Megan Logan, LCSW

October 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join us for a #selflove session with Megan Logan, LCSW and the bestselling author of Self-Love Workbook for Women. Today Megan introduces us to her new book, Be Kind To Yourself. 🔗 Learn more at www.meganloganlcsw.com

Preventing Homelessness & Preserving Communities || Lisa Malul

September 30, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, the Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Oakland East Bay, Lisa Malul, shares all about the Gather Together Benefit Event to support the nonprofit prevent homelessness amongst seniors and preserve communities.

The Heart Healing Foundation || Dr. Marcia Martin, PhD

September 17, 2022 01:03 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, our host, Micheal Pope, engages in a heartwarming conversation with the wonderful Dr. Marcia Martin, ordained Metaphysical Minister, bestselling author, public speaker, and spiritual empowerment counselor. She specializes in helping people heal their relationship with themselves and helping people recover from the emotional pain and trauma they’ve experienced in the past with an emphasis on narcissistic relationships. Learn more: https://www.mmhearthe...

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #34

September 05, 2022 00:27 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

🎙 In this episode, join us for a new set of ponderings from our fabulous host, Micheal Pope. ✨

MAKING SPACE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA || CHRIS BRAVO

August 27, 2022 02:41 - 1 hour - 57 MB

🎙 Join us for an engaging conversation with our good friend, Chris Bravo, a filmmaker, artist, and activist based in Brooklyn, NY. His current projects focus on building connections and engagement with the community of people living with dementia. He came to this work primarily through his experience as a care partner with his Mom, who lived with vascular dementia before she passed in 2021. He is a community member and volunteer with the Dementia Action Alliance USA and a Mentor Advocate Pe...

OVERCOMING GRIEF AND TRAUMA | PHOEBE LEONA

August 19, 2022 14:53 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Phoebe Leona, author of "Dear Radiant One: An Emotional Recovery Story and Transformational Guide to Embody the Dance of Life." ✨ Learn more: https://www.phoebeleona.com

FINDING THE RIGHT SENIOR CARE FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONES || NICOLE SHIH

August 14, 2022 23:05 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

🎙 In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, our host, Micheal Pope, engages in an engaging conversation with Nicole Shih, MBA, the Founder and CEO of Nestvy Senior Placement and Home Care. 🔗 Learn more: https://nestvy.com

THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF NUMBERS || DR. CRAIG WRIGHT

July 29, 2022 14:57 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

Description: #LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Dr. Craig Wright, professional Numerologist, lecturer, teacher, and author with over 40 years of experience. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/IamDrCraig

THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF NUMBERS || DR. CRAIG WRIGHT

July 29, 2022 14:57 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Description: #LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Dr. Craig Wright, professional Numerologist, lecturer, teacher, and author with over 40 years of experience. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/IamDrCraig

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #33

July 22, 2022 14:59 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Tune in for a new set of ponderings from our incredible host, Micheal Pope. ✨

Title: MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #33

July 22, 2022 14:59 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Tune in for a new set of ponderings from our incredible host, Micheal Pope. ✨

Title: MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #33

July 22, 2022 14:59 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Tune in for a new set of ponderings from our incredible host, Micheal Pope. ✨

HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND ESCAPE LIFELONG ABUSERS || DONNA ANDERSEN

July 08, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

🎙 #LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Donna Andersen, creator of Lovefraud.com, a website that teaches people to recognize and recover from sociopaths. Also, Donna is the author of eight books, including Senior Sociopaths — How to recognize and escape lifelong abusers (May 2022), Red Flags of Love Fraud—10 signs you’re dating a sociopath, the Red Flags of Love Fraud Workbook, and the four-part Best of the Lovefraud Blog series. Join the conversation.

FINDING THE RIGHT SENIOR CARE || NICOLE SHIH

July 01, 2022 14:58 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Nicole Shih, the Founder and CEO of Nestvy Senior Placement and Home Care. Join the conversation. 
 
🔗 Learn more: https://nestvy.com

FINDING THE RIGHT SENIOR CARE || NICOLE SHIH

July 01, 2022 14:58 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Nicole Shih, the Founder and CEO of Nestvy Senior Placement and Home Care. Join the conversation. 
 
🔗 Learn more: https://nestvy.com

BONUS EPISODE || MICHEAL POPE

July 01, 2022 14:58 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live with Nicole Shih, the Founder and CEO of Nestvy Senior Placement and Home Care. Join the conversation. 
 
🔗 Learn more: https://nestvy.com

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #32

June 24, 2022 14:59 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Tune in for a new set of ponderings from our wonderful host, Micheal Pope. ✨

MICHEAL'S PONDERINGS #32

June 24, 2022 14:59 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Tune in for a new set of ponderings from our wonderful host, Micheal Pope. ✨

Humanizing Healthcare Through The Arts || Richard Wilmore

June 17, 2022 14:59 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

We are live on #LifeisaSacredJourney with Richard Wilmore, the Director of Storytelling of Hearts Need Art: Creative Support for Patients and Caregivers. Join the conversation.

Humanizing Healthcare Through The Arts || Richard Wilmore

June 17, 2022 14:59 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

We are live on #LifeisaSacredJourney with Richard Wilmore, the Director of Storytelling of Hearts Need Art: Creative Support for Patients and Caregivers. Join the conversation.

HEALING AND HOPE || DR. CAROLYN A. BRENT

June 03, 2022 14:58 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join us for an uplifting discussion with the extraordinary Dr. Carolyn A. Brent. Be Whole to Your Soul 💖Caregiving & Practicing Self-Care Must Go Hand-In-Hand ♾ 🌎

HEALING AND HOPE || DR. CAROLYN A. BRENT

June 03, 2022 14:58 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

#LifeisaSacredJourney is live! Join us for an uplifting discussion with the extraordinary Dr. Carolyn A. Brent. Be Whole to Your Soul 💖Caregiving & Practicing Self-Care Must Go Hand-In-Hand ♾ 🌎