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This is 65The Comfort Garden: Insights from a Trauma Nurse Why choose an encore career in writing after a lengthy nursing career? Erin hosts Laurie Barkin, an accomplished nurse and author of The Comfort Garden, which is available on Amazon. Having worked at San Francisco General's trauma unit for over 20 years, Laurie talks about her experiences and the contributing factors to her transition from nursing to writing. Economic concerns and a desire for self-sufficiency guided her initial career choice. A challenging workload led to burnout and symptoms of vicarious trauma, prompting her shift to writing. Erin highlights how Laurie's storytelling draws from real-world situations experienced during her n...2025-05-1325 minThis is 65Navigating Life’s Cycles with Spiritual Mentor Carsten SpencerWhat drives Carsten Spencer's journey as a spiritual leader and holistic mentor? Carsten Spencer combines his business talents through Love Life Yoga and his spiritual leadership at Unity of Richmond East Bay. He shares insights from his journey, shaped by personal challenges and his pursuit of healing. In discussing his path, Carsten reflects on childhood influences and physical injuries that directed him towards spiritual healing. Nature and yoga played pivotal roles in his self-discovery process. Carsten highlights his work with clients, focusing on relationships and communication. Carsten's engagements, including his upcoming play, display his dynamic a...2025-04-1536 minThis is 65Financial Tips for Parents and StudentsHow does a relentless passion for helping others shape a multi-faceted career? Ken Souza's journey from a 44-year financial aid career to pursuing various artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors exemplifies a life driven by enthusiasm and service. Retiring as a student lending professional, Souza remains involved by consulting with universities and engaging in hobbies like candle making and film editing. His zest for life inspires others to pursue passions with humor and dedication. Reach Ken here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Fo...2025-03-1834 minThis is 65Explore the Power of Leadership Coaching#30: Does leadership coaching really transform lives and careers? You bet it does. Heidi Funk is a “Passionate Wisdom Leader”, who after losing her stepfather to a heart attack, was struck with illness. She came out the other side a changed woman, who felt a connection to the universe that exists to this day. Introducing new creative and powerful leadership modalities has been her strength and passion with leaders and teams in Fortune 500 Corporations for the past 30 years. Join us as we dive deep into her journey supporting leaders on their quests to impact the world in ou...2024-10-1528 minThis is 65Puppeteers Help Others With Expressive Storytelling#29: Doug Zesiger is a teacher, storyteller, musician and parent with a passion for helping children navigate the social-emotional world with humor and understanding through his project "Stinky Tales". A father of four and grandfather to two, he’s taught for the past 30 years at Marin Country Day School, where Dillard and his puppet pals have become treasured characters on campus and beyond. Teaching kids social and emotional skills is so important and in this episode, Telly award-winning Doug and Anne will inspire you to boldly approach challenges and express yourself in this ever-changing life. ...2024-09-2426 minThis is 65How Jin Shin Jyutsu Can Empower Your Life#28: This physio-philosophy will harmonize your life energy! Adrea Brier is an integrated cancer consultant and a patient advocate that strives beyond healthcare in this episode packed with a powerful motivational message for business owners. Her international effort gives people hope and strength to conquer cancer and live the life they dreamed of with the practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Connect with Adrea on LinkedIn here. Explore Adrea’s website here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin...2024-08-1357 minThis is 65Dance Your Way To A Fuller Life#27: Want to stay healthy in mind, body and spirit? Dancing is a deep source of joy within all of us. It can be a motivating tool to rejuvenate the lives of older adults. Guest Cecelia Beam is the inspiring lead teacher for San Francisco Ballet School’s Dance Class for People with Parkinson’s for over 15 years. Listen and discover how movement can be medicine, too. Connect with Cecelia on Facebook here. Explore the SF Ballet’s School website here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. F...2024-07-1627 minThis is 65Hospital Care Today - Let’s Write a Better Story#26: Retired inner-city CNA, Allen Long shares his inspirational story about how he leveraged his vast medical experience and passion into a creative career as a fictional writer, volunteer, and more. This is an eye-opening episode that proves you have much more to share with the world. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin's company, Black Point Insurance here.2024-06-1842 minThis is 65Author Your Encore Career#25: If your dream job is to write your own book, this is the episode for you. Wildly-published poetry writer and writing coach Ralph Dranow shares therapeutic steps to make your retirement radically rewarding. Get inspired by his story and envision your next level up today. Explore Ralph’s website here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin's company, Black Point Insurance here.2024-05-1430 minThis is 65How to Always Keep Life Exciting#24: Is it time for your encore adventure? Attorney and diversified published writer Teo Spengler is a passionate, inspiring creative. Her growthjourney is a prime example of how you can keep your life enriched with excitement. Check out Teo’s worldly good message starts in Alaska, takes her to California, Berkeley Law School, and around Europe! Send Teo an email at: teospengler@gmail.com Follow Teo on LinkedIn HERE. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on...2024-04-1628 minThis is 65Busting Cancer Myths to Empower Your Health#23: The incredible integrative cancer consultant and patient advocate Adrea Brier is ready to uplift you! She has extensive experience in integrating the benefits of conventional medicine, complementary medicine and all forms of healing that strengthen the body’s ability to conquer cancer. If you’re over 65 and finding the oncology world challenging, listen in and find the comfort and resources you’ve been searching for. Want to learn more about healing and building strong relationships? Check out Episode 13, Going Off the Beaten Path Learning to Self-Heal here. Explore Adrea’s website here....2024-03-1959 minThis is 65Inspiration To Transform and Conquer Your Encore Goals#22: In this inspiring episode, Erin chats with Mark Davis, an accomplished fitness trainor with an uplifting transformation story. From a 368 pound CPA to an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist, USA Triathlon Level, and coach, discover the motivation you need to truly enjoy your encore career. This is a lifestyle game changer! Contact Mark through his website here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin's co...2024-02-2046 minThis is 65Unlocking the Power of Organization: Expert Tips from Heather Swain#21: Do you want to get organized but struggle with making decisions on what to keep, toss or donate? You're in luck! In this episode I am joined by professional downsizer and organizer Heather Swain, and she shares her wealth of experience on where to start and what to do whether it’s time to de-clutter, downsize, or help an elderly loved one transition to a more focused lifestyle. For more information or to set up a consultation with Heather, click HERE. Follow Heather on LinkedIn HERE. Follow Erin...2024-01-1630 min
Insure Your HealthHow To Prioritize a Patient First Mindset#9: Truly do no harm. In this episode, Sharon Jhawar, CVP & Chief Pharmacy Officer, discusses her inspired career in the pharmaceutical space. From the business side to personal care, she’s been with SCAN Health Plan the past 20 years helping to manage, support and directly serve senior patient healthcare. Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn here. Follow Sharon on Facebook here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin...2023-11-1336 minInsure Your HealthHow To Build A Strong Patient Doctor Core#8: Strengthen your practice! In this episode, founder of Marina Village Medicine, Dr. Jagmohan S. Khaira discusses his success in nurturing relationships. He believes in building a strong core between each patient and doctor to consistently deliver high-value healthcare. Explore Dr. Khaira’s website here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin's company, Black Point Insurance here.2023-11-0632 minInsure Your HealthCompliance Updates with Shelley Segal#7: CEO Shelley Segal is a true expert in the Medicare space. With over 20 years experience, she and Erin chat about the important compliance updates you should know about. If you’re an agent, carrier, or field marketing organization, this episode is packed with the knowledge you need. To get the full presentation experience, please watch on YouTube here. Explore Shelley’s website here. Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn here. Follow Shelley on Facebook here. Liked the show? Leave us a 5-Star Review! Foll...2023-10-3058 minInsure Your HealthPioneering Modern Gynecology With Dr. Mona Orady#6: She’s known as the Sherlock Holmes of gynecology. In this episode, Gynecologic Surgeon Dr. Mona Orady shares how she launched her own business and became the head of robotic surgery at St. Francis Hospital. Discover the path she and her team are forging in women’s healthcare. Explore Dr. Orady’s website here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin's company, Black Point Insur...2023-10-2332 minInsure Your HealthDr. Gary S. Huang's Heart Health Tips #5. These are the warning signs you should know. In this educational Provider Spotlight, Dr. Gary Huang, shares his journey in cardiology and supporting heart-healthy lifestyles. Dr. Gary is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Get the exact advice he tells his real-life patients! Learn more about Dr. Huang here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin's...2023-10-1625 minInsure Your HealthWhy Choose Aetna#4: There’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing a health insurance plan that’s right for you. With a background in education and nine years experience in the insurance industry, Esther Magnus, Broker Sales Manager for Northern California for the Aetna Health Plan, joins Erin today to break down just what sets Aetna apart from its competitors. By offering things like sturdy benefit stability, outstanding access to benefits, and competitive rates, by the end of this episode you will have a clear understanding of just how committed Aetna is to providing you the best in healthcare for...2023-10-0933 minThis is 65Building Intimacy Through Communication#20: In this spicy episode, Karina Solomon, relationship and lifestyle makeover expert gets raw and honest about intimacy. The author of Sexy, Sassy & Starting Over, Karina inspires men and women to be their truest selves and delivers the keys to confidence from the bedroom to the boardroom. Get ready to take some notes because you won’t want to miss the valuable insights Karina has to share! Follow Karina on LinkedIn. Follow Karina on Facebook. Visit Karina’s website, Success Appeal here. Fol...2023-10-0334 minInsure Your HealthHealth Matters: Obesity and Weight Management#3: Obesity and weight management medication is a hot topic in health care news these days and while there are no “quick fixes” when it comes to weight loss, there are multiple options that can help. We’re joined by obesity and weight management expert Dr. Ryan Macht MD, MS, for an informative chat about the effectiveness of current obesity therapies and creates a more optimistic approach to obesity care. If you’ve been considering starting a weight loss journey of your own, this episode is for you! For a consultation with Dr. Macht click here. 2023-10-0228 minInsure Your HealthHow to Stop the Dieting Rollercoaster for Good#2: Ever feel overwhelmed or lost when it comes to the science of nutrition? This episode is for you! Today’s guest, Lisa Bellini, MS, RD, CDE, is a nutritionist and wellness professional, and she shares valuable insight on why nutrition matters, what role nutrition plays in our lives, and how you can make educated strides with using food to fuel a healthy and happy life. By the end of this episode you will be inspired to start a health journey of your very own! Follow Lisa on LinkedIn here. For a...2023-09-2540 minInsure Your HealthStandard Design Part D in 2024 [training]#1: What changes can you expect in Standard Design Part D in 2024? Agents and brokers, understanding your client’s Medicare coverage choices can seem overwhelming, but with 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erin Ackenheil quite literally has you covered. Whether you’re new to Medicare or a seasoned agent seeking to stay updated, this episode is power-packed with invaluable insights, essential advice, and practical tips, ensuring you’re well informed about your healthcare options. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Fo...2023-09-1829 minInsure Your HealthWelcome To Insure Your HealthInsure Your Health, hosted by Erin Ackenheil of Black Point Insurance, empowers listeners to educate themselves on healthcare through unique industry trainings, medical professional interviews and carrier spotlights. Whether you're a health insurance agent, a healthcare professional or a patient, you're going to learn about everything from Medicare Advantage to today's hot health topics alongside the smart, fun and energetic Erin Ackenheil!2023-09-0800 minThis is 6565 Year Old TikTok Superstars DaBaby Boomers!#19: Best friends since childhood, Cheryl Baxter and Beth Bowles have impressive resumes as dancer/actor/singers. After meeting in line as children at Disneyland in 1978, Cheryl and Beth have since gone on to grace stages with style nationwide. After their 2021 performance at The Grammys, they decided to embark on a social media journey as, ta-da, DaBaby Boomers! Get ready to be inspired by these two sensational, fun women that, with over 600,000 followers, are bringing joy and laughter to people, across the age gap! Follow DaBaby Boomers on TikTok HERE. ...2023-08-2229 minThis is 65Cutting Through the Rainbow with Spiritual Author & Teacher Barry Zeve#18: In this episode we’re thrilled to welcome Spiritual Author and Teacher, Barry Zeve! Barry began writing spiritual literature after retiring from a market research company that he had previously opened with his first life-partner. To date, Barry has written an impressive 32 books on Spirituality, and teaches a spiritual class on TikTok that is a year-long exploration of the world's seven faiths. Barry is a published author and lecturer on topics of self-love, and believes that life is a school of wisdom, self-love and loyalty to ourselves. Barry offers people a deeper understanding of the "I" in "it", that we...2023-07-2536 minThis is 65Business is Brewing: Greg Larsen, Inventor of the Angel Coffee Maker Thermos#17: Nothing goes together quite like podcasts and coffee. Today we welcome Greg Larsen, the inventor of the Angel Coffee Maker Thermos. Greg shares his fascinating story of growing up in Saudi Arabia, and how his first invention, the Angel, came into existence after his neighbor shared a few tablespoons of organic coffee with him. The Angel is best known for its ability to produce less bitter, ultra smooth, hot-for-hours, transportable coffee. It's simple and rugged design is especially unique as it's built for durability, cleans in 60 seconds, is non-electric, and makes the perfect accessory for any camping trip. 2023-06-2034 minThis is 65Navigating the Waves of Life with Author Jim Hamilton#16: In this episode of This is 65, Erin Ackenheil, owner of Black Point Insurance, welcomes Jim Hamilton, a business consultant and author with over 40 years of experience in the hi-tech business. Author of the autobiography Waves of Life, It’s All About Her: A Man-to-Mans’ Guide to Marital Bliss, the Jim Hamilton Parable In Pursuit of Love and The Happy Couple Playbook, he is known for his insightful and entertaining writing style. Through his writing, national interviews and blogging, he is on a mission to help people enhance their lives by improving the way they connect, communicate and care for one a...2023-05-2337 min
This is 65How This Former Nurse is Helping Climate Change#15: From growing up in Italy, to being a nurse, to now being Executive Director of ReScape California, an organization that addresses climate change by providing a regenerative, nature-based whole systems watershed foundation for landscaping education, workforce development and policy. Milena Fiore talks with Erin Ackenheil in this episode about her interesting career journey and the good work they're doing at ReScape California. Learn more about ReScape California here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn m...2023-05-0938 min
This is 65Exploring the Path Towards Well-Being Through Movement#14: Guest Mercy Sidbury is truly inspiring with her approach to physical fitness. In this episode, you'll discover the potential of connecting more deeply with your body and how it can help you live a healthier life. Listen as she shares her experience as a pilates instructor and movement therapist so you can learn how to tap into your inner wisdom. By understanding your body better, it's possible to make positive changes that will lead to greater overall health.This is an uplifting and inspiring conversation you don’t want to miss! Mercy Sidburys studio is Bodywise Pilates St...2023-04-2537 minThis is 65Going Off the Beaten Path: Learning to Self-Heal#13: In this episode, we're thrilled to have Adrea Brier with Thriving Health And Wellness. She is a passionate advocate for the body's abilities to heal and finding balance in a complicated world. Adrea will be discussing her journey of finding her own intuitive gifts and her experience in providing effective healing treatments to her clients. She will also share with us how she has integrated holistic practices into her life while personally conquering multiple bouts of cancer and overcoming adversity. Listen as we explore the power of intuition and break down all the reasons why it's crucial...2023-04-1130 minThis is 65Fighting Breast Cancer: The Wisdom Study#12: Wouldn't it be amazing if we could easily detect breast cancer early on and help more women get the treatment they need? At a time when one in eight US women will have it in their lifetime, now more than ever something needs to be done. Listen as guest Diane Heditsian talks about her experience as a four-time breast cancer survivor, her interest in medical science, and her expertise as a communications professional with her passion to improve healthcare, especially for those facing breast cancer. Her enthusiasm for this cause is inspirational. Together, we can work towards more positive...2023-03-2845 minThis is 65Achieving Success: The power of a great SWOT#11: Taking your business to the next level requires strategic planning. Too often, businesses get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and fail to think about the future – setting financial goals, drafting marketing plans, creating budgets, and considering staffing needs are common tasks but these do not make up long-term strategy. Enter SWOT. A SWOT analysis offers a comprehensive look at an organization’s competitive advantages and threats so decisions can be made with a great depth of understanding.Guest Kathleen Schultz explains how this valuable tool can help companies of all sizes identify areas for growth that they may have...2023-03-1433 minThis is 65The Benefits of Downsizing with E.M. "Angel B" Carney#10: In this podcast episode, real estate market expert with Angel B will provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to approach the downsizing process with confidence. From understanding the tax implications to calculating the cost of moving and beyond, Angel B will break down each step of transforming your home into a more manageable footprint for your lifestyle needs. Whether you're looking for a simplified life or simply want to get the most bang for your buck, this episode contains all of the insight you need to pursue your own downsizing journey in today's market. With 20 years of...2023-02-2826 minThis is 65Claim Your Choices With Coach Carol Reid#9: Acknowledging our own wins is so important for our own self-growth, yet oftentimes it’s so much easier to focus on what hasn’t been achieved. Through her program, Coach Carol Reid encourages and empowers women everywhere to own their choices, own their successes - be proud of them! It’s crucial to foster a mindset that takes pride in our own individual achievements. Through doing so we can continue to develop the appreciation of our own growth, evolving and becoming more confident versions of ourselves. Welcome to the show, Carol. Learn more about Carol at https://carolre...2023-02-1426 minThis is 65Connecting the Dots to Opportunity with Career Coach Peggy Wolf#8: Feeling stuck? Life's too short to keep dreading Mondays! Career Coach Peggy Wolf joins Erin Ackenheil on this episode to talk about how she's helping people "Connect the Dots", and find their dream career. As a talent development and career coach, Peggy helps connect people to opportunities focusing on both helping individuals grow in their careers, and identify paths for career transitions. Welcome to the show, Peggy! Follow Peggy on LinkedIn HERE to learn more about how to achieve your career goals! Follow Erin on Instagram HERE. Follow Erin on Facebook HERE. Follow Erin on her website HERE. Follow Erin on Linked2023-01-2440 minThis is 65Healthy Living for Mind, Body & Spirit with Nutrition Counselor Paulette Tourville#7: Did you know that childhood nutrition is the biggest determinant for adult health? On this episode, guest Paulette Tourville, an RN turned Nutrition Counselor, joins host Erin Ackenheil, to talk about the importance of healthy eating and how the nutrients in various foods have healing properties. Whether you’re young and healthy or beginning to experience the health problems that often come with age, diet counseling and medical nutrition therapy services can help you stay at your best—physically and mentally. Learn more about Paulette and her approach to diet and nutrition by visiting her website HERE. Follow Erin on Instagram...2023-01-1033 minThis is 65A Taste for Success: In the Kitchen with Celebrity Chef Joanne Weir#6: Let's get cooking! Join Erin and guest celebrity chef Joanne Weir, host and executive Producer of the PBS television series, Joanne Weir's Plates & Places. Joanne travels and teaches cooking classes throughout the world. For years, she has led small group tours to her favorite culinary destinations, including Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Morocco, and Australia. A James Beard award-winning cookbook author who has written 17 cookbooks, Joanne was inspired by these trips to pen her most recent food memoir, Kitchen Gypsy: Stories and Recipes from a Lifetime Romance with Food, published in September 2015. Additionally, Joanne teaches cooking at events across the U...2022-12-2041 minThis is 65Medicare 101: Understanding the Annual Election Period#5: What is the Medicare Annual Election Period? Known as the "AEP", this is perhaps the busiest time of year for our friends in the insurance industry, starting on October 15th and ending December 7th. Joining Erin today is Health Plan Carrier Partner, longtime friend, and twenty-year Medicare specialist, Connie Tam of Centene. Hear more about the AEP, how Medicare works, information on what Medicare doesn't cover, and lastly, some great advice on choosing the agency that is best for you. Follow Connie on LinkedIn HERE Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin on F...2022-12-0627 minThis is 65The Importance of SEO & Branding In Your Marketing Strategy#4: If you have ever had a conversation about digital marketing techniques, you’ve probably heard the term SEO tossed around. You might know that SEO is important and has something to do with search engines. In the simplest of terms, good SEO maximizes your visibility online. If you're new to the world of marketing it can be overwhelming trying to understand the in's and out's of how it all works. Thankfully there are people like today's guest, Lanny Udell, content writer, who helps clients connect with prospects by telling their unique brand stories in their own voice. Lanny can he...2022-11-1525 minThis is 65Prepare for the Future: The Benefits of Long Term Care#3: It’s a fact of life: Someday you may need long-term care. That means you may need help at home with basic daily activities such as bathing, dressing and eating; community services like adult day care and transportation; or ongoing care in a nursing home, assisted living residence or other facility. One option to pay for such services is long-term care (LTC) insurance. But before you sign up for a policy, there’s a lot to learn. That's where people like today's guest, Rebecca Brumbaugh, a long-term care specialist, can step in and help provide proper insurance coverage fitted to eac...2022-11-0124 minThis is 65Heal Naturally with EFT: Tap Into A Healthy & Stress Free Life#2: Have you heard about "Tapping" or EFT? Tapping is a self-healing tool that uses a sequence of light physical “tapping” on external acupressure points, allowing you to return your body and mind to a state of wellness. Today's guest, Beryl Ryan, a registered nurse of 40 years joins Erin today to discuss how tapping helped alleviate back pain that she had for 33 years. We all deserve to live with more ease, and Beryl offers a wealth of knowledge that is literally all at your fingertips! Learn more about Beryl and her passion to help people HERE | Follow Erin on Instagram HERE...2022-10-1828 minThis is 65Transitions of Aging: Navigating Home & Life Changes for Older Adults#1. In the very first episode of This is 65, an online interview show featuring older adult guests that have inspiring messages to share, owner of Blackpoint Insurance, Erin Ackenheil, welcomes Millie Anderson. Millie is the owner of Mom's New Pad, offering all services related to changes in living circumstances that most older adults face. Before creating Mom’s New Pad, Millie had 20 years of experience in mortgage lending and real estate and five years as a Marketing Director in two senior living communities. Combined with her experience with her own mother, Millie brings just the right blend of experiences and re...2022-10-0417 min