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The Book CaseDiane Oliver's Posthumous DebutA few weeks ago Kate received an email informing her of a debut author: Diane Oliver. But this debut book stood out because the author had been dead for more than fifty years. Fascinated, we asked for copies...and Diane Oliver's work knocked us out. Her debut collection, Neighbors and Other Stories, is a compendium of her work: insightful, raw, beautiful, intimate, with character's stark and naked humanity jumping off every page. We talk to the writer Tayari Jones, who wrote the book's enthusiastic introduction, as well as Diane's agent, Elise Dillsworth and her publisher, Katie Raissian. How does o...2024-02-2233 min
Anthem Of LifeJack and Diane with Craig and Carla CackowskiBig Dreams. Small Town. Chili Dog. Jack and Diane never left Farmton, Indiana, but they have lived full and complex lives. They explore their hopes, dreams, expectations and realities over the years. The moments that defined them and the choices they would have made differently that have combined to twist their lives together like a giant zebra cone are all in the Anthem of Jack and Diane.OUR GUESTS: Carla Cackowski and Craig CackowskiCarla Cackowski is a writer and comedic improviser based in Los Angeles. Craig Cackowski is an actor/improvisor/teacher, also...2024-01-0937 min
Too Young To Be Old with Diane Gilman, The Queen of Jeans43. Stepping into your divine empowered feminine, Roe versus Wade and working with Deepak Chopra with Michelle FondinHow can we, as women, use our divine feminine energy in a world of disappearing female rights? Coach, author and previous writer for Deepak Chopra Michelle Fondin speaks to Diane about this, as well as how we can live life in the higher octave of our inner power as women and lead with our feminine energy, instead of forcing ourselves to live in our masculine to fit in in this patriarchal world. This episode is the last of the Living in Gratitude series, which aired every Thursday in December.Michelle Fondin: A Journey through Divine F...2023-12-2834 min
Strength For Your Purpose PodcastEpisode 120: Catching MY Memories with Diane AtwoodDiane Atwood, host of the Catching Your Memories Podcast was kind enough to interview me for her podcast and I wanted to share it with you all! I can't thank Diane enough for helping me share my story in entrepreneurship and how it has helped me live out my true purpose in life!Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emotional, and physical strength to fulfill their true purpose i...2023-05-1748 minStrength For Your Purpose PodcastEpisode 111: Catching Your Memories with Diane AtwoodDiane Atwood has been sharing stories about health and wellness for decades, first as a health reporter on WCSH6 and later in her blog Catching Health. Even though she has sailed past the traditional retirement age, she continues to share people’s stories either in a privately recorded interview or on her podcast Catching Your Memories. Diane loves interviewing people and sharing information that might make a difference in someone’s life. She also has a great appreciation for lifelong learning. In 2021, she graduated from USM with a degree in Art and enjoys oil painting in her spare time...2023-03-1548 min
Catching Your MemoriesDavid Atwood and Julia ChildIt was the trip of a lifetime. In the early 1970s, WGBH-TV tapped David Atwood to not only direct Julia Child in her French Chef television show but also oversee filming segments with her in France. He shares some memories of those experiences on this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast. (Read a transcript of the episode and see some pictures from the trip at catchingyourmemories.com/podcast.)2022-05-1934 min
The Day That Changed EverythingDiane Atwood - Catching Your MemoriesDiane Atwood was a health reporter in television news for years- and found her passion in telling people’s stories. She started blogging and podcasting which allowed her to continue bringing important stories to her followers, however when Diane attended a conference in 2018 on loneliness and aging in rural America her focus shifted to telling the stories of older Mainers- and learned some surprising lessons along the way. Andrea Tetzlaff talks with Diane about why that conference had such an impact on her, and why it is so important to document these stories.
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Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, Short StoriesMan v Nature by Diane CookPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/450600to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Man v Nature
Author: Diane Cook
Narrator: Bronson Pinchot, Hillary Huber
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 54 minutes
Release date: January 21, 2021
Genres: Short Stories
Publisher's Summary:
Shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award Told with perfect rhythm and unyielding brutality, these stories expose unsuspecting men and women to the realities of nature, the primal instincts of man and the dark humour and heartbreak of our struggle to not only thrive, but survive. In Girl on Girl , a high-school girl goes to disturbing lengths to help an old friend; in Meteorologist...2021-01-216h 54
Let Your Imagination Run Wild With Our Captivating Free AudiobookMan v Nature Audiobook by Diane CookListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 450600
Title: Man v Nature
Author: Diane Cook
Narrator: Bronson Pinchot, Hillary Huber
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6:54:17
Language: English
Release date: 01-21-21
Publisher: W.F. Howes
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Short Stories
Summary:
Shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award
Told with perfect rhythm and unyielding brutality, these stories expose unsuspecting men and women to the realities of nature, the primal instincts of man and the dark humour and heartbreak of our struggle to not only thrive, but survive. In Girl on Girl , a high-school girl goes to disturbing lengths...2021-01-216h 54
The Same 24 HoursDiane Berberian: The Bucket ListWhat if you had a short time left to live? I had Diane Berberian on the podcast in 2017 (Episode 48), but now, she is dying... She had lost her vision, but that didn't stop her--in anything. Living with Macular Degeneration (MD), Diane has become one of the most celebrated and successful female Ironman athletes in the sport. Never racing the same long distance course twice, Diane thrived on taming the challenges that the sport of Paratriathlon offered, earning her the nickname of “The Iron Maven”.
But now... as I mentioned, she is dying.
So what do we do...2020-12-141h 04
The Retirement Success in Maine PodcastConversations About Aging with Diane AtwoodEP 031: As we were creating our podcast, we looked around the State of Maine to see if anyone else was having similar conversations as what we're having here. We reached out to our next guest, Diane Atwood, about her "Catching Health Blog" and "Conversations About Aging Podcast" to discuss her writing and audio show. Many in Maine might have seen Diane's previous work as a Health Reporter at WCHS6 for over 20 years. Diane, with her reporter expertise, highlights individuals 60 and older life stories and also explores the joys and challenges of what they are currently facing. Join us on...2020-12-0259 minThe Retirement Success in Maine PodcastConversations About Aging with Diane AtwoodEP 031: As we were creating our podcast, we looked around the State of Maine to see if anyone else was having similar conversations as what we're having here. We reached out to our next guest, Diane Atwood, about her "Catching Health Blog" and "Conversations About Aging Podcast" to discuss her writing and audio show. Many in Maine might have seen Diane's previous work as a Health Reporter at WCHS6 for over 20 years. Diane, with her reporter expertise, highlights individuals 60 and older life stories and also explores the joys and challenges of what they are currently facing. Join us on...2020-11-3059 min
Catching Your MemoriesDr. Fred Craigie on living a meaningful, joyful, and peaceful lifeWhat does it mean to be you? If that seems like a question that would require deep reflection, you are right. It's exactly what psychologist Dr. Fred Craigie is inviting us to do. In this Catching Health podcast, he has a wealth of questions to help lead us along a path of self-reflection and he has a new book that we should certainly take along on our journey.2020-11-2447 min
Catching Your MemoriesLooking forward to the future one scarf at a timeWhen COVID forced a lockdown in London in early March, Hazell Jacobs knew she had to find something to help her cope. She found inspiration in her vast scarf collection and decided to write a blog about them. Its title Scarf Aid is an apt one. The stories about her scarves that she has been weaving since March have brought comfort not only to Hazell but to her growing list of followers. This is Hazell's story.2020-11-1033 min
Catching Your MemoriesCatherine Gentile, authorThe title of this post says Catherine Gentile, author. She is so much more, but her greatest strength is her ability to pull gold from her life experiences and observations of the lives of others and weave them into meaningful stories that touch us all. As you will learn from our conversation, Catherine has been writing since she was a young child, and now, a few plus decades later, she is a published author celebrating the release of a new book — Small Lies.
One of the personal experiences she draws from is her late mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. It le...2020-10-2636 min
Catching Your MemoriesThe truth about women and retirementTwo friends — one retired, the other thinking about it — were curious about how other working women were handling this monumental transition in their lives. So curious they decided to send out a questionnaire to women everywhere. About 300 women responded and boy, did they have a lot to say.
The answers Leslie Inman and Roxanne Jones received were rich and full of truth and wisdom. While retirement or the idea of it, was scary for some women, many others said it was an exciting time of growth. Over and over, women asked if they planned to write a book, and hoped they...2020-10-1226 min
Catching Your MemoriesNavigating Glioblastoma: A Caregiver's Perspective"A shapeshifter, crafty and intelligent. It mutates, resists lethal weapons, keeps itself just out of reach of just the smartest interventions." These are the words that Sally Connolly uses to describe glioblastoma, the brain cancer that took her husband Peter's life in 2016. In her newly published memoir, Sally not only recounts their three-year struggle that followed her husband's first surgery and diagnosis but she also tries to provide some guidance and lessons about caregiving that she learned mostly the hard way. Her story is both heart-wrenching and heartening.2020-09-2838 min
Catching Your MemoriesA conversation about aging with a soaring seniorRita Losee describes herself as a Woman of adventure, Doctor of Success, Proponent of Prosperity, InspirACTional Speaker, Author. She is that and more. Decades ago, she made a promise to herself that she would live a life of adventure. What a ride it has been and she is not even close to slowing down. At 78, Rita is also doing her best to encourage people to follow her lead. Instead of thinking it's all downhill from here, you could be a soaring senior — just like Rita.2020-09-1441 min
Das E&U-GesprächFolge 078 – „Der Report der Magd“ & Diane ArbusBenjamin erzählt von seinem Leseerlebnis mit dem dystopischen Roman „Der Report der Magd“ von Margaret Atwood. Markus hat sich (ab 51:40) mit der berühmten Fotografin Diane Arbus beschäftigt und diskutiert ihre Bilder von „Außenseitern“ der Gesellschaft, die sich im Spannungsfeld von einfühlsamer Repräsentation und distanzierter Exploitation bewegen. Im Nachklapp (ab 1:33:50) verbeugt sich Benjamin tief vor dem Musical Hamilton.
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Margaret Atwood, ihr Buch Der Report der Magd (1985), dessen Fortsetzung Die Zeuginnen (2019), E&U 007 über Atwoods MaddAddam-Trilogie, die Serie The Handmaid’s Tale und die Verfilmung von Volker Schlöndorff (Die Geschich...2020-08-3000 min.jpg)
Das E&U-GesprächFolge 078 – „Der Report der Magd“ & Diane ArbusBenjamin erzählt von seinem Leseerlebnis mit dem dystopischen Roman „Der Report der Magd“ von Margaret Atwood. Markus hat sich (ab 51:40) mit der berühmten Fotografin Diane Arbus beschäftigt und diskutiert ihre Bilder von „Außenseitern“ der Gesellschaft, die sich im Spannungsfeld von einfühlsamer Repräsentation und distanzierter Exploitation bewegen. Im Nachklapp (ab 1:33:50) verbeugt sich Benjamin tief … Folge 078 – „Der Report der Magd“ & Diane Arbus weiterlesen2020-08-301h 47Das E&U-GesprächFolge 078 – „Der Report der Magd“ & Diane ArbusBenjamin erzählt von seinem Leseerlebnis mit dem dystopischen Roman „Der Report der Magd“ von Margaret Atwood. Markus hat sich (ab 51:40) mit der berühmten Fotografin Diane Arbus beschäftigt und diskutiert ihre Bilder von „Außenseitern“ der Gesellschaft, die sich im Spannungsfeld von einfühlsamer Repräsentation und distanzierter Exploitation bewegen. Im Nachklapp (ab 1:33:50) verbeugt sich Benjamin tief vor dem Musical Hamilton.
Folge 078 – jetzt abspielen
Margaret Atwood, ihr Buch Der Report der Magd (1985), dessen Fortsetzung Die Zeuginnen (2019), E&U 007 über Atwoods MaddAddam-Trilogie, die Serie The Handmaid’s Tale und die Verfilmung von Volker Schlöndorff (Die Geschich...2020-08-3000 min
Catching Your MemoriesYour aging parents are getting a divorce? Now what?Whether they were caught off guard or they've been expecting their parents to divorce for years, many adult children are rocked to the core when it actually happens. Family therapists Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenburg have written a book called Home Will Never Be the Same Again. They did it because, in their experience, few people recognize the impact divorce can have on adult children. In this episode of the Catching Health podcast, the authors offer a useful guide for so-called adult children of gray divorce.2020-08-2440 min
Catching Your MemoriesOur Wisdom Years with Dr. Charles GarfieldHow can you grow older with joy, fulfillment, resilience, and no regrets? You could begin by reading the book Our Wisdom Years by psychologist Dr. Charles Garfield. Instead of fighting against aging or later life as he calls it, he suggests that we embrace the opportunity to live a more meaningful life. His book provides a roadmap that is guaranteed to lead you down a road of adventure and deep reflection. Listen to our conversation and learn more.2020-08-1420 min
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Title: The New Wilderness
Author: Diane Cook
Narrator: Stacey Glemboski
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 46 minutes
Release date: August 11, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
A Washington Post, NPR, and Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year • Shortlisted for the Booker Prize “More than timely, the novel feels timeless, solid, like a forgotten classic recently resurfaced — a brutal, beguiling fairy tale about humanity. But at its core, The New Wilderness is really about motherhood, and about the world we make (or unmake...2020-08-1112h 46Discover This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.The New Wilderness by Diane CookPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/408928to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The New Wilderness
Author: Diane Cook
Narrator: Stacey Glemboski
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 46 minutes
Release date: August 11, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Apocalyptic & Dystopian
Publisher's Summary:
A Washington Post, NPR, and Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year • Shortlisted for the Booker Prize “More than timely, the novel feels timeless, solid, like a forgotten classic recently resurfaced — a brutal, beguiling fairy tale about humanity. But at its core, The New Wilderness is really about motherhood, and about the world we make (or unmake...2020-08-1112h 46Power-Up With An Transformative Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The New Wilderness by Diane CookPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/408928to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The New Wilderness
Author: Diane Cook
Narrator: Stacey Glemboski
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 46 minutes
Release date: August 11, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Drama
Publisher's Summary:
A Washington Post, NPR, and Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year • Shortlisted for the Booker Prize “More than timely, the novel feels timeless, solid, like a forgotten classic recently resurfaced — a brutal, beguiling fairy tale about humanity. But at its core, The New Wilderness is really about motherhood, and about the world we make (or unmake) for ou...2020-08-1112h 46
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Title: The New Wilderness
Author: Diane Cook
Narrator: Stacey Glemboski
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 46 minutes
Release date: August 11, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Apocalyptic & Dystopian
Publisher's Summary:
A Washington Post, NPR, and Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year • Shortlisted for the Booker Prize “More than timely, the novel feels timeless, solid, like a forgotten classic recently resurfaced — a brutal, beguiling fairy tale about humanity. But at its core, The New Wilderness is really about motherhood, and about the world we make (or unmake...2020-08-1112h 46
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Apocalyptic & DystopianThe New Wilderness by Diane CookPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/408928 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The New Wilderness Author: Diane Cook Narrator: Stacey Glemboski Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 46 minutes Release date: August 11, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Apocalyptic & Dystopian Publisher's Summary: A Washington Post, NPR, and Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year • Shortlisted for the Booker Prize “More than timely, the novel feels timeless, solid, like a forgotten classic recently resurfaced — a brutal, beguiling fairy tale about humanity. But at its core, The New Wilderness is really about motherhood, and about the world we make (or unm...2020-08-1105 min
Escape Reality Through Your Headphones With Free AudiobookNew Wilderness Audiobook by Diane CookListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 408928
Title: New Wilderness
Author: Diane Cook
Narrator: Stacey Glemboski
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12:46:07
Language: English
Release date: 08-11-20
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, Apocalyptic & Dystopian, Family Life
Summary:
A Washington Post, NPR, and Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year Shortlisted for the Booker Prize
More than timely, the novel feels timeless, solid, like a forgotten classic recently resurfaced a brutal, beguiling fairy tale about humanity. But at its core, The New Wilderness is really about motherhood, and about the world we make (or...2020-08-1112h 46
Catching Your MemoriesJim Mardin, 98: Conversations About AgingAt 98, Jim Mardin has led an incredible life, and he intends to keep on living it for several more years. We had our conversation shortly before COVID-19 forced him to stop his three days a week volunteer job. He still drives, takes no medications, enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, and loves sharing stories about his life. He is kind, optimistic, curious, unafraid, and very entertaining.2020-08-1047 min
Catching Your MemoriesWayne Newell, 77: Conversations About AgingWayne Newell is a Passamaquoddy Indian Man who was born and raised on the Pleasant Point Indian Reservation in Maine. After getting a Master's degree at Harvard he and his family made their home on the nearby Indian Township Reservation, where he taught until his retirement in 2012. Although struggling with health issues, his mind and spirit are going strong. I hope you enjoy our conversation and learn as much as I did.2020-03-231h 04
Catching Your MemoriesJoe Cupo, 68: Conversations About AgingFor many people in Maine, my guest in this episode of Conversations About Aging is like an old friend. For 37 years, he broadcast the weather on the state's top news station — WCSH-TV. What's Joe Cupo up to now? He's enjoying retirement to the fullest and still keeping an eye on the weather.2020-03-0942 min
LES GENS QUI LISENT SONT PLUS HEUREUX#37 - Diane Ducret : "Une Hitler au féminin est-elle possible dans l'Europe de demain ?"Diane Ducret est une femme qui a déjà connu plusieurs vies. Adolescente, elle a été championne d’équitation, avant de renoncer à la compétition suite à un grave accident. Après une longue période de rééducation, elle s’installe à Paris où elle décroche une maîtrise d’histoire de la philosophie à la Sorbonne avant d’entamer une carrière de journaliste. Elle travaille pour le magazine télé "Des racines et des ailes", pour la chaîne Histoire, pour Europe 1 ou encore le Huffington Post.En 2011, Diane publie "Femmes de dictateur", consacré comme son nom l’indique aux épouses...2020-03-0632 min
Catching Your MemoriesSister Maureen Wallace, 76: Conversations About AgingWhat do you think it would be like to live your life as a nun? In this episode of Conversations About Aging, Sister Maureen Wallace gives us a glimpse into what it's been like for her. Trust me, it may not be exactly what you had imagined.2020-02-2448 min
Catching Your MemoriesAnn Quinlan, 81: Conversations About AgingAnn Quinlan was born and raised in Ireland and now makes her home in Falmouth, Maine. If you've always wanted to visit Ireland, you're in luck. Ann has been leading tours for many, many years and knows some of the best and most interesting spots. That’s just one of the tales she’ll tell us about in the latest episode of Conversations About Aging.2020-02-1139 min
Catching Your MemoriesJennifer Fitzpatrick, 71: Conversations About AgingToday's guest and her husband are retired now and making the most of their time together. They keep busy with chores, hobbies, and family, but once a week they choose someplace interesting and fun to visit. It's an opportunity to enjoy each other's company and to explore Maine. You never know where you might find them!2020-01-2747 min
Catching Your MemoriesAlma Thomas, 96: Conversations About AgingAlma Thomas was the next to the youngest of 10 children. Now she is the only one left. She lived through the depression and World War II and was working in New York City when the war ended. She eventually moved to Maine to marry a widower with five children. They added two more children to the family and lived a full life together until his death in 2001. At 96, you can bet that Alma has lots of stories to tell. I'm so grateful that she decided to share some of them with us.2020-01-1344 min
Catching Your MemoriesLoring "Bob" Newcomb, 94: Conversations About AgingIt may be a cliché, but life does have its ups and downs. That's certainly been true for Loring Newcomb, who prefers to be called Bob. He says if he could go back in time, he might change a few things. He'd change some things right now, too. At 94, he's pretty active, but he says he's often lonely. Hear Bob's story in the latest episode of Conversations About Aging.2019-12-1632 min
Catching Your MemoriesTom Antonik, 63: Conversations About AgingThe first documented case of AIDS was reported in Los Angeles, California in 1981. Back then, someone who was newly diagnosed might not survive even a few months. New medications were developed in the 90s that helped slow the progression of the disease but did not offer a cure.
Today, another generation of medications called antiretrovirals has led to a dramatic decline in the number of people who are dying of AIDS. Or put another way, a dramatic increase in the number of people who are living longer healthier lives.
Tom Antonik is one of those people. In 1986, Tom found out...2019-12-0253 min
Catching Your MemoriesVikki Choate, 62: Conversations About AgingAt 62, Vikki Choate has started thinking about her retirement plan. I'm sure there's relaxation built into it, but most of it involves moving into a new career. She's got more than a full-time job and she's working toward a doctorate degree. All part of the plan. She's a dynamo, but she also has a strong spiritual side that guides everything she does, including becoming a newlywed last year. Join us for an inspirational Conversation About Aging.2019-11-1833 min
Catching Your MemoriesPaul Quinn, 80: Conversations About AgingImagine living most of your life on an island off the coast of Maine. That's what Paul Quinn has done and he has lots of stories to share. Like about the time he came home to find a lobster boat (not his) half in his garage and half out in the driveway. I'm Diane Atwood and I'm traveling around Maine talking to people 60+ about what it's like to be growing older. Listen to Paul's stories in this episode of Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health podcast.2019-11-0438 min
Catching Your MemoriesJoanne Santee, 78: Conversations About AgingJoanne Santee was diagnosed with a chronic lung condition 25 years ago. She knew that someday she'd need to be hooked up to an oxygen tank in order to breathe. That day arrived, but it hasn't stopped her from enjoying life. Whether reminiscing about adventures she's been on, talking about a recent conversation she had with a group of 11-year-olds or contemplating her future, 78-year-old Joanne has a lot of wisdom and humor to share.2019-10-2153 min
Catching Your MemoriesErnie DeRaps, 91: Conversations About AgingMy name is Diane Atwood and I'm traveling the state of Maine interviewing people 60 and older about their perspectives on aging. At one time, Ernie DeRaps was a lighthouse keeper in Maine. After retirement, at age 80, he became an artist. What do you think he painted? Mostly lighthouses, of course! I hope you enjoy our conversation.2019-10-0744 min
Catching Your MemoriesDr. Bill Taylor, 97: Conversations About AgingBill Taylor packed away his windsurfer when he was 92. Didn't have the balance he needed any more. He didn't pack away his zest for life, though, or his curiosity. He talks about the lure of windsurfing, some of the adventures he's had these past 97 years, and love in the latest episode of Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health with Diane Atwood special series.2019-09-2328 min
Catching Your MemoriesMary Hamblen, 98: Conversations About AgingTry to imagine living to 98 years old. Mary Hamblen didn't and yet, it happened. She's had a good life filled with ups and downs. You just have to go with it, she says. We talked about her life, her thoughts about being older, and her last car, which she misses a lot.2019-09-1832 min
Catching Your MemoriesBill Saltzer, 93: Conversations About AgingAt 93, Bill Saltzer is still an active man. Up until last winter, he was living alone in the house he had shared with his wife until she passed away several years ago. His children worried about him and had been urging him to move into an assisted living facility, where they thought he would be safer. He fell while shoveling last winter and hurt his back. After that, he decided maybe his kids were right. In the latest episode of Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health special series, he talks about his decision to move and what it's been like...2019-08-2626 min
Catching Your MemoriesLeona Chasse, 95: Conversations About AgingHave you ever heard of the Code Girls? They were part of a top-secret mission that helped end World War II. You're about to meet one: Leona Chasse, now 95 and living in Cornish, Maine. Listen to our conversation. I think you'll be glad you did.2019-08-1235 min
Catching Your MemoriesShirl Weaver, 82: Conversations About AgingShirl Weaver was born and raised in Minnesota. After serving in the military and getting her master's and doctorate degrees, she moved to Maine. In the ensuing years, Shirl made a difference, not only in her community but also around the entire state of Maine. Now retired, she continues to make a difference in people's lives. Listen to our conversation in this episode of Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health special series.2019-07-1523 min
Catching Your MemoriesJoy Hare, 75: Conversations About AgingJoy Hare tries to live up to her name in all aspects of her life. You can't make it to 75 without experiencing some heartache, and she has. But she is always seeking joy, which is reflected in the poetry she writes, the art she produces, the work she does, and the adventures she takes. She reflects on all of that in the latest episode of my special series Conversations About Aging.2019-07-0117 min
Catching Your MemoriesBill Green, 65: Conversations About AgingBill Green has been a familiar face on Maine television for more than 40 years. He began his career behind the scenes as a cameraman and went on to become a sportscaster. He now produces and hosts one of Maine's most popular TV shows, Bill Green's Maine. He talks about his life, shares some wisdom, and reflects on what's next now that he's 65.2019-06-1719 min
Catching Your MemoriesLavon Harris, 100: Conversations About AgingLavon Harris recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Sickly as a child, doctors told her parents that she probably wouldn't live to be very old. Today, she is healthy and spry and grateful for her long and happy life. You can't reach 100 without having some significant losses. In our conversation, she talked about the joy and the sadness she has experienced. And she laughed ... a lot.2019-06-0413 min
Catching Your MemoriesSue Hoyt, 73: Conversations About AgingConversations About Aging is a Catching Health podcast. I'm traveling the state of Maine interviewing people 60+ about their perspectives on aging. At 73, Sue Hoyt is an active volunteer who visits older people who can't get out on their own. She talks about raising her kids in a log cabin in the woods and being best friends now with a 100-year-old woman.2019-05-2014 min
Catching Your MemoriesDr. Bob McAfee, 84: Conversations About AgingDr. Bob McAfee is a retired surgeon who was Maine's first and only president of the American Medical Association. He stopped seeing patients more than 20 years ago, but still contributes a great deal to the health and wellbeing of his fellow human beings. In our conversation about aging, he reflects on his accomplishments and his life now that he is 84. He also shares a bit of wisdom.2019-05-0617 min
Small Business War StoriesBuilding Community Through Music and Real Estate in Austin, Texas | Nic and Diane AtwoodNic and Diane Atwood are serious about real estate in Austin. They work closely with their clients and they help people find special opportunities and off-market properties. They are also awesome people, and connect the community through a weekly open mic they host in South Austin. Which major artists launched their career at the Irie Bean open mic? What crazy transaction stories do Nic and Diane have to share? All of this and more in today's episode.2019-04-2400 min
Catching Your MemoriesPeesh, 76: Conversations About AgingOne of the issues that often comes up as people are living longer is figuring out the best place to live. Most people want to stay put in their own homes. That's what Peesh and her husband Paul want, only they have different ideas about where in Maine their home should be. Get in on that discussion and more in this episode of Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health podcast.2019-04-2215 min
Catching Your MemoriesJack, 74: Conversations About AgingFor most of his adult life, Jack has struggled with bouts of anxiety and depression. During our conversation, two things, in particular, stood out for me. People and art. Jack loves them both and I think they’re what motivate him to stay strong. Two years ago, he was hospitalized and friends "came out of the woodwork" to help him get through it.2019-04-0814 min
Catching Your MemoriesEmma, 86: Conversations About Agingaging, conversations, death, difficult decisions, illness, Maine, marriage, podcast2019-03-2523 min
Catching Your MemoriesWayne, 64: Conversations About AgingWayne, who’s only 64, confronted some unexpected challenges during a recent job hunt. We talk about that and so much more on Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health podcast.2019-03-1115 min
Catching Your MemoriesLeona, 92: Conversations About AgingConversations About Aging is a podcast about .... aging. I am traveling the state of Maine talking to people about their perspectives on growing older. Maine is tied with Florida for having the oldest population in the nation. It is also the most rural state, where many people live in isolation. Leona, who is 92, lives in the largest city — Portland. There's plenty to do there but one major challenge makes it difficult for her to get around. It's not her age.2019-02-2517 min
Catching Your MemoriesDonato Tramuto: Conversations About AgingConversations About Aging is a new Catching Health podcast series. This first episode explains the why behind the series and includes an interview with the man who inspired me to embark on this adventure. Donato Tramuto is a mover and shaker in the world of healthcare and in providing resources where he sees a need. In this case, the need is to provide connections for our older population. My goal with this podcast is to travel my home state of Maine and have conversations with people 60 and older about their perspectives on aging.2019-02-1123 min
Catching Your MemoriesDr. Mark Publicker/Opioid addiction and reversing an overdose with NarcanNarcan is a brand name for the drug naloxone. It's a nasal spray that can be used to reverse a drug overdose. Maine recently passed a law that gives everyone, regardless of their age, access to naloxone without a prescription. We’re going to talk about naloxone in today’s Catching Health podcast — what it can and cannot do and the role that it plays in helping to address the opioid crisis.
My guest is Dr. Mark Publicker, an addiction specialist with 30 years in the field. He is currently in practice in Portland, Maine.2018-05-2245 min
Catching Your MemoriesRevive Civility/Mark HewsWere you ever told that you should never discuss religion or politics in polite company? Have you noticed that these days everything, especially politics, seems to be fair game for a heated conversation? And whether you are a politician or just an ordinary citizen expressing your views, things can get pretty overheated and downright uncivil. The National Institute for Civil Discourse launched an initiative aimed at reviving civility in American. Mark Hews is the state coordinator for Maine Revives Civility.2018-04-1648 min
Catching Your MemoriesDr. Kathleen Hart/Eating Disorders Association of MaineYou've probably heard of the terms anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating. They're all eating disorders and to give you an idea of how serious they can be, anorexia nervosa kills more people in this country than any other mental illness. In the United States, 20 million females and 10 million males will suffer from an eating disorder at some time in their lives. Dr. Kathleen Hart, a licensed psychologist, is president of the Eating Disorders Association of Maine. She explains the complexities of treating eating disorders and how the Association provides resources not only for patients and their families but also...2018-04-0235 min
Catching Your MemoriesThe latest concussion research/Dr. Micky CollinsDid you know that complete bed rest when you have a concussion is not the best idea? It can actually make things worse. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center(UPMC)have identified six different types of concussions. Dr. Michael (Micky) Collins, director and a founding member of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, says treating a concussion depends on what type it is. He explains in this Catching Health podcast.2018-03-0622 min
Catching Your MemoriesGeorge Smith: Diagnosed with ALSWhen George Smith was diagnosed with ALS in 2017, he decided that his disease would not define the end of his life. He has found many things to celebrate, especially his family and friends. A prolific writer, George is now sharing his ALS experience in a series of newspaper columns. In this podcast episode, we talk about his past, present, and future. In the second half of the episode, I interview the Executive Director of the ALS Association, Northern New England chapter.2018-02-201h 13
Catching Your MemoriesJane Tholen reclaims her life after 30 years on antidepressantsIn 1984, Jane Tholen was prescribed an antidepressant to help her cope with two harrowing experiences. It caused serious side effects, so she was switched to a different prescription. It also caused side effects. For the next 30 years, she was on various antidepressants as well as other medications to counteract the side effects. Today, the only pill Jane takes is a vitamin and she is eager to share her story in this Catching Health podcast in hopes of helping other people.2018-02-0728 min
Catching Your MemoriesHow to lead a more spiritual lifeFor more than 35 years, Dr. Ron Bissell was a busy surgeon. For a variety of reasons, he decided to close his practice. Rebuilding his life was a challenge, but he was able to overcome many obstacles. In this podcast, he talks about how quieting his mind and "listening to the whispers" made all the difference.2018-01-2246 min
Catching Your MemoriesHow to talk to your kids about sexYour kids are bombarded with information about sex in the news, at school, online. You want them to hear it from you. If you're worried about saying the right things at the right time, listen to this podcast with certified sex therapist Jennifer Wiessner.2018-01-1132 min
Catching Your MemoriesSeeking clarity about dementiaWhen you forget someone's name or lose something or feel as if the word you're searching for is on the tip of your tongue, but not making it to your brain — do you worry that you have Alzheimer's Disease? You're not alone. Scientists around the globe are in a race to find out what causes this form of dementia, how it might be prevented, and successfully treated. As program director for the Alzheimer's Association in Maine, Peter Baker fields questions from worried people on a daily basis. He shares some answers in this podcast.2017-12-1345 min
Catching Your MemoriesDiabetes Connections with Stacey SimmsEver since her son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2006, Stacey Simms has tried to learn as much as she could about the disease. She doesn't keep it to herself — she shares what she learns about diabetes prevention, treatment, research and how people get on with their lives on her podcast Diabetes Connections. Listen to our conversation and get some life-saving tips on my podcast — Catching Health with Diane Atwood.2017-11-2845 minThe Same 24 Hours48: Diane Berberian: Loss of Sight & Seeing LifeCheck out Diane, also on Episode 268. Diane lost her vision, but that didn't stop her--in anything. One of the most fascinating and inspiring interviews to do. Diana is a woman who knows no limits. Living with Macular Degeneration (MD), Diane has become one of the most celebrated and successful female Ironman athletes in the sport. Never racing the same long distance course twice, Diane thrives on taming the challenges that the sport of Paratriathlon offers; earning her the nickname of “The Iron Maven”.
With the aid of a sighted guide, Diane has pushed herself to remain competitive in a s...2017-11-151h 05
Catching Your MemoriesArise Portland: A new experimental ministry that celebrates and fosters wholenessPastor Maria Anderson-Lippert serves as the transition pastor at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church in Portland, Maine. She is also Lead Organizer of Arise Portland — a new, experimental ministry bringing people together to celebrate and foster wholeness. In this Catching Health podcast, Pastor Maria talks about why she believes having a spiritual life is an important part of living a whole and healthy life.2017-11-1434 min
Catching Your MemoriesA unique retreat in Maine for combat-injured vets and their familiesKelly McGaughey is a physical therapist who used to work with combat-injured vets at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC. She is now program manager for the Travis Mills Foundation. Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills lost parts of all four limbs while serving in Afghanistan. He went on to establish his Foundation, which recently opened an amazing retreat in Maine for other combat-injured vets and their families. As program director, Kelly helped develop all of the programs and run the retreat. In this podcast, she talks about why she took on the challenge, how things went this...2017-11-0737 min
Catching Your MemoriesHow to find a career that you really, really loveIf you hate your job, it can affect every aspect of your life. When it happened to Nicholas Lore he found a way to be happy by helping others as a career coach. He founded Rockport Institute more than 35 years ago and has helped scores of people establish new and fulfilling careers.2017-10-1746 min
Catching Your MemoriesMenopause: How to survive its powerful ups and downsMenopause is a normal part of a woman's life, but it is a major shift. Hot flashes aren't the only disruptive symptoms — we talk about them all with Carrie Levine. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife who treats women in all stages of their lives at her practice Whole Woman Health.2017-10-0331 min
Catching Your MemoriesHow to practice gratitude and why you shouldDr. Robert Emmons has made a career out of studying the psychology of gratitude. He is one of the world's leading scientific experts on the subject. He researches it, teaches it, writes about it and tries to practice what he preaches. He'll be the first to say it's not easy, but he's learned a lot about how to get started and how to maintain a life of gratitude. He shares his wisdom.2017-09-1931 min
Catching Your MemoriesMenopause/Hormone TherapyMenopause is a confusing time for many women. They often struggle with symptoms but may be unsure of the risks and benefits of hormone therapy. In this podcast, pharmacist Joe Lorello discusses the various options, from synthetic to plant-based hormones.2017-09-0534 min
Catching Your MemoriesCaring for someone with dementia/Teepa SnowNo matter how much you may care for someone, caring for them when they're ill is not always easy. Especially when that illness is dementia. Teepa Snow is a dementia and Alzheimer's care specialist who travels around the world sharing her caregiving wisdom with professionals and families.2017-08-2233 min
Catching Your MemoriesRaising Sexually Healthy Children/Jennifer WiessnerTeaching your children about sex and sexuality is a daunting task for many parents. Jennifer Wiessner is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified sex therapist. In this podcast, she gives some practical and helpful advice to parents who are struggling to find the right time and the right words.2017-08-0835 min
Catching Your MemoriesCommunity Paramedicine/Daphne RussellCommunity paramedicine is a growing trend around the country, particularly in rural areas. The primary goal of community paramedicine programs is to fill the gap for people who have difficulty accessing medical care. Specially trained paramedics go to people's homes to provide an array of services from safety checks to help with medications. Daphne Russell helped develop a program in central Maine. She explains how it works.2017-07-2427 min
Catching Your MemoriesCancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment/Dr. Scot RemickMaine has one of the highest cancer rates in the country. MaineHealth, the state's largest healthcare system, just got a grant from the Alfond Foundation to expand access to cutting-edge treatments. Dr. Scot Remick is chief of medical oncology at Maine Medical Center, a member of MaineHealth. He is also chief of the newly created Cancer Care Network. which will link all of the MaineHealth hospitals to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The relationship is especially important for smaller, more rural hospitals in the network. Dr. Remick talks about important advances in the treatment of cancer in general and how the...2017-07-1138 min
Catching Your MemoriesTo Root & To Rise: Accepting Brain Injury/Carole StarrCarole Starr’s life changed forever in 1999 when she sustained a brain injury in a car accident. She could no longer continue her life as a teacher and amateur musician. It took Carole many years to accept her brain injury and let go of her old life. Today, she is an inspiring speaker, founder and facilitator of Brain Injury Voices, an award-winning survivor education, advocacy and peer mentoring volunteer group, and author of the book To Root & To Rise: Accepting Brain Injury.2017-06-2739 min
Catching Your MemoriesA man's guide to happy, healthy and long life/Dr. Lenard KayeWhy is it that men, on average, don't live as long as women? Dr. Lenard Kaye has some opinions on the matter. He's a professor of social work at the University of Maine and director of the University of Maine Center on Aging. He also co-authored the book A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging. In this podcast, he passes alson some valluable advice that could add year's to a man's life. Maybe your life.2017-06-1337 min
Catching Your MemoriesEating Disorders/Dr. Patrice LockhartDr. Patrice Lockhart, medical director of the New England Eating Disorders Program at Sweetser, talks about risks, symptoms, and treatment of eating disorders.2017-05-3036 min
Catching Your MemoriesCommon sleep problems/Dr. Christopher HughesDo you have trouble falling or staying asleep? You're not alone. Most of us have experienced occasional insomnia but for some, lack of sleep is a chronic issue. Dr. Christopher Hughes is a neurologist who specializes in sleep disorders at Southern Maine Healthcare's Center for Sleep Disorders. Listen to what he says about risks, symptoms, and treatments.2017-05-1539 min
Catching Your MemoriesVein diseases/Dr. Cindy AsbjornsenWe've got miles and miles of veins in our body — superficial veins just under the skin and deep veins like the ones inside our legs. No matter where they lie, they play an important role in keeping the blood moving. Veins carry blood to the heart, arteries carry blood away from the heart.
Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen is a vein specialist who practices at the Vein Healthcare Center in South Portland, Maine. She says vein disease is one of the most common health problems in the United States. All blood vessels have valves that open and shut to allow blood to fl...2017-05-0135 min
Catching Your MemoriesIBS and FODMAPs/Patsy CatsosIf you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, you'll want to hear what registered dietitian Patsy Catsos has to say about a low FODMAP way of eating. It could change your lfe.2017-04-1734 min
Catching Your MemoriesNational Inclusion Project/Aron HallResearch shows that solid friendships help us live longer, happier lives. But many children, especially children with disabilities, have great difficulty making friends. Aron Hall is the director of programs at the National Inclusion Project.
He explains how the Inclusion Project and its Science of Friendship program are helping children build friendships.2017-03-2333 min
Catching Your MemoriesNo more procrastinating/Timothy PychylWho isn't guilty of procrastinating? I know I am sometimes. Dr. Timothy Pychyl has been researching procrastination for nearly 20 years. He's a best-selling author and always more than happy to pass on what he has discovered. And no, he doesn't procrastinate!2017-03-1939 min
Catching Your MemoriesMaking Life Easy/Dr. Christiane NorthrupCelebrated author Dr. Christiane Northrup has spent most of her career trying to bring wisdom to people — especially women. In her latest book, Making Life Easy: A Simple Guide to a Divinely Inspired Life, she "explores the essential truth that has guided her ever since medical school: our bodies, minds, and souls are profoundly intertwined."2017-03-0746 min
Catching Your MemoriesPreventing heart disease/Dr. Brandei WingardYou should know the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack. In this podcast, Dr. Brandei Wingard explains and tells us how to protect our hearts.2017-02-1924 min
Catching Your MemoriesWhen love gets rocky/ Erin Oldham, Ph.D.We'd all like love to last forever. When it doesn't, emotions can run so high you don't know how to put one foot in front of the other. Erin Oldham is a relationship coach and divorce consultant who helps couples(and children)navigate the sometimes rocky world of love, marriage and divorce.2017-02-0735 min
Catching Your MemoriesUnderstanding naturopathic medicine/Dr. Sarah KotzurNaturopathic medicine focuses on the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Naturopathic physician Dr. Sarah Kotzur, who practices in Portland, Maine, describes the tools and methods she uses to make it happen.2017-01-2234 min
Catching Your MemoriesMusic Therapy/ Kate Beever, Music TherapistYou might think that listening to music is therapeutic. It is, but music therapist Kate Beever takes it to a different level.2017-01-1126 min
Catching Your MemoriesWeight loss tips/Jackie Conn, Weight WatchersDid you know? The number one New Year's resolution is to lose weight. It's also the resolution that people are most apt to break. Why is that no matter what time of year it is many people have a hard time losing weight? Jackie Conn, General Manager of Weight Watcher's of Maine, has some thoughts on the topic — and some advice.2016-12-2723 min
Catching Your MemoriesA discussion about suicide/Dr. Marc KaplanIn the United States, every year approximately 42,773 people take their own lives. If you're worried that someone is contemplating suicide, there are no right or wrong words. What's important is to say something. Learn more in this podcast with Dr. Marc Kaplan, a psychiatrist and Medical Director at Sweetser, a comprehensive behavioral care organization in Maine for children, adults, and families.2016-12-1336 min
Catching Your MemoriesPalliative Care/ Dr. Diane MeierWhy palliative care is so important, not only for a seriously ill patient but for the entire family. A conversation with palliative care specialist Dr. Diane Meier.2016-11-2925 min
Catching Your MemoriesHigh Tide, Low Tide: The Caring Friend's Guide to Bipolar DisorderFran Houston and Marty Baker are best friends even though they live 3000 miles apart. They recently published a book about their friendship and Fran's struggle with bipolar disorder. It's called High Tide, Low Tide: A Caring Friend's Guide to Bipolar Disorder. I talked with them about how they became friends, how their friendship remains strong and how they hope their book will help other people.2016-11-1444 min
Catching Your MemoriesBreast Cancer Detection/Dr. Suzanne HoekstraIs a mammogram the best way to screen for breast cancer? Dr. Suzanne Hoekstra answers the question and more in this episode of the Catching Health Podcast.2016-11-0126 min