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Stuck in the Middle PodcastHow to Make the Right Choices for Elder Care Without Regret with Amy FriesenAbout Amy Friesen: Amy Friesen is a senior living expert, business coach, and the Founder and CEO of Tea & Toast Inc. She leads a team that helps families navigate eldercare decisions and supports professionals in building thriving senior care businesses. A best-selling author and speaker, Amy is known for her clear guidance and compassionate approach. She is also a Forty Under 40 honoree and the 2019 Emerging Entrepreneur Businesswoman of the Year.In this episode, Brian and Amy Friesen discuss: Navigating the challenges of eldercare and making decisions for aging parentsFinancial, legal, and logistical planning r...2025-05-1325 min
The Inner Shift PodcastJanet Gray – Advice-Only Financial PlannerJanet Gray – Advice-Only Financial PlannerSHOW Title: Is the Economy Impacting Your Mental Health? You’re not alone!Summary:Financial uncertainty is brutal for our mental health. It’s one of those “big ones”...up there with death and divorce.This week, Amy and Kimothy talk to our resident expert on The Inner Shift Podcast, Janet Gray, about how this time in history can impact everything from our current housing situation to our retirement which, for some, could even be decades down the road. And then, there are the olde...2025-05-0847 min
The Inner Shift PodcastMourning before a death. Loss before they leave. Endings before BeginningsMourning before a death. Loss before they leave. Endings before Beginnings.On this week's episode, just effing surviving before, during and after loss.Sometimes you lose someone before they die, like with dementia. Sometimes you're out of a relationship before you know, or well after you should have. The hardest, most would admit, is mourning a child you lost....and then, living to care for another.Today, we talk to a mother who lost a child and dedicated her life to helping others in anticipatory grief, real-time grief or living grief. Do...2025-05-0158 min
The Inner Shift PodcastFrom Surviving to Thriving, Burnout to BoldGuest:Kelly RileyAuthor, Coach and PodcasterBook: The Pivot PlaybookTitle: From Surviving to Thriving. Burnout to Bold.On this episode, Amy Friesen and Kimothy Walker talk to our guest, Kelly Riley, who has written The Pivot Playbook, and coaches people through the process one-on-one - if reading about it isn't enough. She also has a podcast of the same title.In full disclosure, Kelly is Kimothy's social media coach as Kim transitions to...2025-04-2451 min
The Inner Shift PodcastLearning Your Limits: Balancing 3 Generations While Thriving as a Public FigureSam Laprade hears a LOT, "How do you do it?" The week of her recent book launch, Ottawa Made, she helped other organizations raise money and hosted other high profile events. The woman with many titles, author, entrepreneur, innovator, fundraiser, broadcaster and public speaker has two others, mom and daughter. And, she is an only child. Having already lost her Dad and raised a successful teenaged daughter, Sam is now the lead on her mom's long term care. For the first time since Kimothy has known her (a very long time) she's learning to say a...2025-04-1752 min
Your Retirement Planning SimplifiedEp # 137 - Home Care to Care Homes: The Eldercare Journey with Amy FriesenJoe welcomes Amy Friesen, senior living expert. They highlight the challenges and solutions for aging individuals and their families. They examine various aspects of elder care, including planning for home modifications, 2025-04-1744 min
The Inner Shift PodcastBad News, Burnout and reBound: Self-Care to SurvivalGuest: Laurel GillespieCEO, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care AssociationOn this week's episode of The Inner Shift Podcast, Amy Friesen and Kimothy Walker talk to the CEO of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. It's a really heavy job for a woman who beat breast cancer, went back to university for her Masters degree in business administration (MBA) and left a very difficult marriage.Now, after all of that, Laurel Gillespie, is talking openly about burnout in women and how we need to embrace it, rather than feel shame for not keeping up. The mother...2025-04-101h 06
The Inner Shift PodcastFinancial Freak Outs. Control in ChaosIf you believe almost everything you hear, the economies of many nations are in real trouble. You know who else is? Us… the women who live in those nations.For those of us invested in “stuff” (that’s Kimothy’s technical term for it), the stress is real and impacts women more than men, simply based on a number of factors. It can range from the disparity related to single parenting or the enormous differences in leadership roles, so the decisions are out of your hands. Just look at the number of men on Fortune 500 boards versus women. Rig...2025-04-031h 06
The Inner Shift PodcastWhen You Get a Call That Changes Everything in Your Life. What Then?Communications leader and athlete Susan Marsh-Marconi had it all…or so it seemed. A series of traumas impacted her life in a profound way but she’s still standing. She shares her story to help others because vulnerability, she says, is the key to her ability to cope. Reaching, teaching and preaching…she knows that we cannot pretend we’re okay!!This advocate and change maker was a sexual assault survivor in a case that made national headlines a long time ago. And, as if that wasn’t enough trauma for one lifetime, she got a call one...2025-03-2759 min
Wellness Radio with Dr. JHot topics in supporting the wellbeing and health of seniors with Dr. J and Amy FriesenDr. Jeanette Gallagher welcomes Amy Friesen, author of Breadcrumbs – From Home Care to Care Homes, to explore our last decades in this life and what happens to our support.What happens when you become an elder? What are the hot button topics that are not spoken about until the event that changes our life hits the fan and we are left scrambling to find help or solutions?We could list all the aspects of life that are suddenly in flux as we age, become unwell, or cannot take care of self as decades before ha...2025-03-2142 min
The Inner Shift PodcastPerimenopause Preps and Menopause MayhemFeeling alone when your hormones hit the skids can be overwhelming and there is a LOT to learn. Why doesn’t someone get us all together to share what you’re thinking! Gee, you think, I wish Amy and Kimothy would do that show for us. Presto!! You’ve come to the right place. Our first guest does that on her own podcast based in the United Arab Emirates. Experienced Canadian journalist Ann Marie McQueen is a podcast expert with her multimedia platform Hotflash Inc., which focuses exclusively on information women need to get through the rolle...2025-03-2059 min
To Your Health287. Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation with Amy FriesenAmy Friesen (Freezin) is a leading expert in eldercare, a best-selling author, and an award-winning advocate for women's mental health. With years of experience helping families navigate the complexities of senior living, [Your Name] is the go-to resource for caregivers and members of the sandwich generation juggling the dual responsibilities of raising children and supporting aging parents.As a champion for mental health, Amy shines a light on the unique challenges faced by women caregivers, empowering them with tools, strategies, and inspiration to prioritize their well-being. Through her work as an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host, she has become...2025-03-1746 min
The Inner Shift PodcastIt’s NOT Black and White!! Grey Matters for Women who are Just Struggling with Sh#tCanadians Kimothy Walker and Amy Friesen bonded over a shared “piss off”…one of those life-changing kind. We are not experts…but we know a lot of experts as we are professional communicators with a combined 50 years experience.If we don’t know, we seek them out because we have some really tough questions about why so many women rank their mental health as pretty damn poor. Ya know what helps? Finding your people!! Asking experts about every single subject we can think of…from menopause to grief and loss…to why we love our pets so...2025-03-1337 min
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongBuild, Learn, Repeat | Amy Friesen, Adam Henson, Ryan Fox | Ep 650"Done is better than perfect" - Amy FriesenJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Amy Friesen @teaandtoastottawa, Adam Henson @beyond_the_badge24, and Ryan Fox for an intimate discussion on entrepreneurial growth and impact. These three leaders share their journey from self-doubt to serving their communities with purpose and passion.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference...2025-02-2247 min
Caring Caregiver ShowS14 E1 - Following the BREAD CRUMBS to Caregiver WELLNESS!Join me, Savy and my Co-Host Lani Almanza for the first Episode of Season 14, with Amy Friesen - Founder and CEO, Tea & Toast, Elder Planning & Author of BREAD CRUMBS – From Home Care to Care Homes! Featuring Shirin of Radiant Emotional Healing each week with a “Meditative Moment” to balance your mind, body, and spirit by discovering your Inner Peace and Emotional Wellness! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the...2025-02-1041 min
Island TreasuresIsland Treasures 2024 Podcast Title StoryThis mini episode contains a fictional short story that combines the titles from the full episodes of the Island Treasures podcast that aired throughout 2024. The story encompasses the various aspects of caregiving mentioned in the titles, highlighting the emotional journey, the obstacles, and the victories along the way. As we wrap up 2024 I wish to publicly thank all the guests who have so willingly and selflessly shared their stories on this platform, and helped so many caregivers along the way. My heartfelt gratitude to Grace Block, Bill Cohen, Teepa Snow, George Ackerman, Lori Rogers, Jenna Rumberger, Victoria Ess...2024-12-2004 min
Aging MattersAging Matters: EldercareAmy Friesen, Founder and CEO of Tea and Toast and best-selling author of 'Bread Crumbs' shares caregiving tips and suggestions.2024-11-2341 min
This Is Texas WineEdge of the Lake Vineyard with Chris McIntoshMentioned in this EpisodeConnect with the Podcast: Facebook: @texaswinepod Instagram: @texaswinepod Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com Visit www.thisistexaswine.com Help the Show: Subscribe to the newsletter. Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine NewsWinners of the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s Vintners Cu...2024-11-041h 05
Island TreasuresIsland Treasures Mini Podcast: The Must-Have Talk for CaregiversThis mini episode highlights a few key points that Amy Friesen made in the full podcast episode "The Must Have Talk for Caregivers". What is 'the talk'? Amy describes how important it is for caregivers not to bury their head in the sand - but to address difficult issues before they reach crisis stage. While caregivers in the sandwich generation of caregiving may be faced with two 'the talks': one of the birds and the bees and the other related to eldercare situations.With twenty years working with seniors, Amy has great insights - especially on how to...2024-10-1108 min
Island TreasuresThe Must-Have Talk for CaregiversToday's guest, Amy Friesen, is a best-selling author and expert in the senior living industry and she has worked with seniors and their families throughout the world. She shares how she and her family used 'the talk' to open the door for her father-in-law to come and live with them. Amy founded Tea & Toast in 2014 to help seniors and their families gain access to better choices and reduce the stress and feeling of being overwhelmed; and she has learned the importance for folks with aging parents to have 'The Talk'. In this episode we hear about the be...2024-10-0451 min
The Inventing HerStory podcastMaria Esperanza Martinez-Romero - Farming Using Bacteria, Not FertilizersUsing bacteria to give nutrients to crops rather than fertilizers, Maria Esperanza Martinez-Romero is making big steps toward creating sustainable farming practices. Her discoveries on nitrogen fixation in plants by bacteria is currently being implemented in Mexico and Peru. Known for her innovative work with bacteria, Maria has been instrumental in uncovering the complex relationships between microbes and their environments. Tune in to learn how bacteria might just be the key to solving some of our biggest environmental challenges, plus the parallels between plant bacteria and our own gut bacteria in episode twelve of The Inventing HerStory Podcast!2024-04-3047 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityGo and Do Likewise: A Call to Follow Jesus in a Life of Mercy and Mission by Amy DimarcangeloPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757286 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Go and Do Likewise: A Call to Follow Jesus in a Life of Mercy and Mission Author: Amy Dimarcangelo Narrator: Amy Dimarcangelo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 1 minute Release date: December 12, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Learning to Extend God's Compassion to Those Who Need It Most In love, Jesus came to redeem sinful people and restore a fallen world, and he invites all of his followers to join this good work. But how can believers effectively care for their neighbors when life is so marred by sin and s...2023-12-1203 min
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'His grip went to my ass, holding me up and against the wall, whilst his other hand went beneath us.' Amy goes out for a drink with her friends after a recent breakup. At the bar she meets a guy who immediately catches her attention. After an exchange of flirtatious glances, and she finds herself drawn to him. He leads her to the bathroom where he takes...2023-04-1413 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow to Assist an Aging ParentThe conversation of how to help aging parents can be difficult, as many adult children don't want to come off as parenting their parents, but many have to have tough conversations and make hard decisions with and for their loved ones. I am speaking with author and physical therapist, Teresa Moerer. In Teresa's book, The Art of Assisting Aging Parents, Teresa looks to build strategies and framework around caring for aging parents. As a caregiver herself, Teresa has seen first hand the trial and tribulations of helping her parents age artfully...2022-11-0234 min
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'Action! Romance! Spies! Secrets! The Brilliance of Stars has it all. This electrifying read from J'nell Ciesielski comes to life with historical details and sparkling descriptions that will leave the reader begging for book two!' —Amy E. Reichert
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Narrator: Callan Friesen, Ariel Hansen
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'Action! Romance! Spies! Secrets! The Brilliance of Stars has it all. This electrifying read from J'nell Ciesielski comes to life with historical details and sparkling descriptions that will leave the reader begging for book two!' —Amy E. Reichert Amid the chaos of the Great War, two elite assassins learn precisely how dangerous it is to have s...2022-11-0112h 25
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeThe Brilliance of Stars by J'nell CiesielskiPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/531901 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Brilliance of Stars Series: #1 of A Jack and Ivy Novel Author: J'nell Ciesielski Narrator: Callan Friesen, Ariel Hansen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 25 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Genres: Clean & Wholesome Publisher's Summary: 'Action! Romance! Spies! Secrets! The Brilliance of Stars has it all. This electrifying read from J'nell Ciesielski comes to life with historical details and sparkling descriptions that will leave the reader begging for book two!' —Amy E. Reichert Amid the chaos of the Great War, two elite assassins learn precisely how dangerous it is to hav...2022-11-0103 min
Download New Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalThe Brilliance of Stars by J'nell CiesielskiPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/531901 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Brilliance of Stars Series: #1 of A Jack and Ivy Novel Author: J'nell Ciesielski Narrator: Ariel Hansen, Callan Friesen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 25 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: 'Action! Romance! Spies! Secrets! The Brilliance of Stars has it all. This electrifying read from J'nell Ciesielski comes to life with historical details and sparkling descriptions that will leave the reader begging for book two!' —Amy E. Reichert Amid the chaos of the Great War, two elite assassins learn precisely how dangerous it is to have s...2022-11-0103 minDownload New Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalThe Brilliance of Stars by J'nell CiesielskiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/531901to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Brilliance of Stars
Series: #1 of A Jack and Ivy Novel
Author: J'nell Ciesielski
Narrator: Ariel Hansen, Callan Friesen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes
Release date: November 1, 2022
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
'Action! Romance! Spies! Secrets! The Brilliance of Stars has it all. This electrifying read from J'nell Ciesielski comes to life with historical details and sparkling descriptions that will leave the reader begging for book two!' —Amy E. Reichert Amid the chaos of the Great War, two elite assassins learn precisely how dangerous it is to have someth...2022-11-0112h 25Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageThe Brilliance of Stars by J'nell CiesielskiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/531901to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Brilliance of Stars
Series: #1 of A Jack and Ivy Novel
Author: J'nell Ciesielski
Narrator: Callan Friesen, Ariel Hansen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes
Release date: November 1, 2022
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
'Action! Romance! Spies! Secrets! The Brilliance of Stars has it all. This electrifying read from J'nell Ciesielski comes to life with historical details and sparkling descriptions that will leave the reader begging for book two!' —Amy E. Reichert Amid the chaos of the Great War, two elite assassins learn precisely how dangerous it is to have someth...2022-11-0112h 25
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageThe Brilliance of Stars by J'nell CiesielskiPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/531901 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Brilliance of Stars Series: #1 of A Jack and Ivy Novel Author: J'nell Ciesielski Narrator: Callan Friesen, Ariel Hansen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 25 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: 'Action! Romance! Spies! Secrets! The Brilliance of Stars has it all. This electrifying read from J'nell Ciesielski comes to life with historical details and sparkling descriptions that will leave the reader begging for book two!' —Amy E. Reichert Amid the chaos of the Great War, two elite assassins learn precisely how dangerous it is to have s...2022-11-0103 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenRepurposing FurnitureRepurposing furniture is a common interest of many! Some folks are looking to give existing pieces in their home new life, other have inherited a piece from their parents, and others still are actively seeking out interesting pieces to redesign. Sue Pitchforth is joining me again in this episode to look at how we can start looking at old furniture in new ways. Guest and Podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy Blog 👉https://www.amyfriese...2022-10-1915 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow to protect a senior from being scammed onlineHow to protect a senior from being scammed online is a new concern, surprisingly. As Covid kept everyone indoors, more and more people took to accomplishing their daily tasks and meeting online. Of particular interest, a large segment of seniors dove into learning zoom, face chat and many other apps in order to remain engaged while at home alone.Manual Loloyan is my guest this episode and we are shining a light on technology and scams that target seniors. #cybersecurity #scam #seniorscamsGuest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyPrevious epi...2022-10-0527 min
Red Fern Book Review by Amy TylerFresh Water For Flowers and Painting TimeSend us a textFriend and music teacher Cynthia Friesen returns to the podcast to discuss two books by French authors: Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin and Painting Time by Maylis de Kerangal. We discuss the art of translation and whether decorative art is an art or a science. Cynthia pulls up to the piano and plays a song.Listen to my previous episode with CynthiaThe Prague Sonata, Season 1, Episode 14Books and Resources DiscussedThe Prague Sonata by Bradford Morrow2022-09-2337 min