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Hope is PowerfulZ- Zoom in on the PossibilitiesI spent most of my adult life as a caregiver and I complained a lot at the beginning of the journey. I complained then, yet now, I thank God for the positive outcomes and who I have become as a result of the caregiving. I never imagined how hard it would be, yet how rewarding it is. Looking at it from this other side, I know you are probably right in the midst of it and it could be hard to focus on the positive. Someone has said that hindsight is 2020 and, in my situation, as being a...2024-10-1410 min
Die Woche – der Pfefferminzia Podcast für VersicherungsheldenDie Woche #141 – Der Pfefferminzia Podcast für VersicherungsheldenWillkommen zu Folge 141 unseres Podcasts!
Moin aus Hamburg und herzlich Willkommen zu Folge 141 unseres Podcasts. Heute ist Freitag, der 23. Juni 2023.
Und diese Themen haben wir heute für Sie:
• Wir haben uns mit Ex-HDI- und Ex-Axa-Vorstand Patrick Dahmen über seine neuesten Projekte und technologische Trends in der Versicherungsbranche unterhalten.
• In den News der Woche berichtet AfW-Vorstand Norman Wirth, was ihn bei seinem Besuch in Brüssel irritiert hat. Die Deutschen fühlen eine viel höhere Inflation, als eigentlich vorhanden ist. Eine Studie zeigt, dass Kassenpatienten schon jetzt viel Geld aus eigener Tasche ins Gesundheitssystem einzahlen. Und die Zahl...2023-06-2341 minHope is PowerfulSay YES to What You Love - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversSo let God work His will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and He’ll be there in no time. James 4:7 MSGEvery single person I know wants to make a difference in the lives of others by doing something special and unique. Within you are seeds of a dream to do what only you can do. It is the legacy that you will leave behind. Unfortunately, I had gotten so busy with my job and caregiving responsibilities that I did not ma...2023-02-2010 minHope is PowerfuleXercise Every Day - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversShe dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. Proverbs 30 :17. ESV In the verse I chose to add to this series is a fascinating one from the well known Proverbs 31 woman. When it says she dresses herself with strength, that means that she rolls up her sleeves and approaches her responsibilities with force. She's going after it. She's secure in who she is. But the Hebrew word there also means praise. Put praise music on every morning as you start your day. Raise your arms in praise, making your arms strong. Put on...2023-02-1209 minHope is PowerfulW - Wear a Smile - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversA cheerful look brings joy to the heart. Proverbs 15:30 NLTOne of the hardest things about my first husband’s illness (FSHD – Facioscapularhumeral dystrophy) was that it affected the muscles of his face making it hard for him to smile. The other day, as I was looking at some old pictures I started to smile because it brought back memories of when I first met Bill. We were both in the same Greek class at L.I.F.E. Bible College (Now Life Pacific College). I remember two things – his smile and the little drawings on gum...2023-01-2709 minHope is PowerfulV - Verify the Truth - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversWhat You’re after is truth from the inside out. Psalm 51:6 MSGIn this podcast, The Hope Lady remembers a difficult time in one of her care-giving assignments. She learned a lot about releasing unforgiveness and anger in order to fully honor the one she was caring for - in this case, her mother-in-love.Our memories are flexible and who better than the Holy Spirit to reshape painful events and to bring us peace right where we need it the most.Active Self NurtureFace what yo...2023-01-1708 min
Creating You!1 Year Anniversary!! Wow!What a year it has been! I want to say THANK YOU to each and every person on this ride! All of my guests, my listeners, my friends... everyone who has supported me along the way. I can not articulate the complete sense of joy I have had in each conversation with my guests. They are all listed below...click and check them out!THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Suzi Bibilos JervinisHeidi GreenwoodJohn Chao The Perspective Maintenance Podc...2022-12-1225 minHope is PowerfulU - Unplug - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversThose who humbly serve will see and rejoice! All you seekers-after-God will revive your souls! Psalm 69:32 VoiceThere is no exhaustion quite like the one you may feel as a caregiver. It feels like it will never end and you don’t know how you keep going – yet, you do. Technology has provided us a way to connect and keep people informed of prayer needs. There is a great deal of support from friends who can reach out to us with encouragement. On the other hand, there is a great danger of becoming addicted to Soci...2022-12-1013 minHope is PowerfulT- Take Breaks Consistently - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversJesus said, Let’s go to the a quiet place and rest awhile. Mark 6:31 NLTCaregiving burnout is very real because you can easily neglect yourself while caring for others. It is imperative that you secure your life vest and wear it all the time.Take care of yourselfWhy is this so hard to do? It starts with a good premise of taking care of the crisis and being the one who is there when needed. Unfortunately, this can become a pattern that is perpetuated where that becomes wh...2022-11-1712 minHope is PowerfulS - Stay Connected - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversS-Stay ConnectedIf one person suffers, all suffer together; if one person is honored, all rejoice together. 1 Corinthians 12:26 ESVActive Self NurtureReconnect with friendsWho are your forever friends? Make a list of those who you would love to speak with or sit down with your favorite cuppa coffee/tea. Pick up the phone or send a message over social media to these friends. They will be delighted to see you and you will be refreshed after your time with them.Make a...2022-11-0413 min
Confident Christian WomenShining the Light of Hope into Dark Places-Interview with Karen Sebastian WirthKaren Sebastian-Wirth – AKA The Hope Lady - is a serial entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, published author, podcaster and longevity coach who transparently shares the hope she has found in the darkest times of her life. When her late husband needed full-time care, she and her children created priceless memories honoring caregivers before he moved to Heaven.
Then, as a widow, she took brave steps forward to continue to fulfill God’s calling on her life. She has remarried and is now working alongside her husband, Dr. Wirth, in establishing a thriving wellness practice called STANCE Chiropractic. They co-host a longev...2022-11-0245 minHope is PowerfulGood Mourning - Part 2This is the second part of the podcast called Good Mourning - Joy does come in the Mourning.Heather is the host of Creating You Podcast. As a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor she has a lot of powerful insights into the process of grieving a loss.Takeaways:It's important to be willing to do a paradigm shift to check in on what you're believing or feeling. Here are some questions to ask:Why can't I feel anything?Where did the messaging come to me?Where is that feeling coming from?2022-10-1922 minCreating You!Hope in the Mourning with The Hope LadyDISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A SAD EPISODE! On the contrary, it is filled with joy, laughter, and HOPE!Welcome to this conversation with Karen Sebastian-Wirth, curator of the "Hope is Powerful" Podcast. As an Ambassador of HOPE, Karen shares some of her experiences with grief and loss. Karen is fueled by Hope and she offers that possibility to others.Enjoy this convesation as we journey through the waves and truths of grief filtered through Hope!Go follow Karen on her Instagram and be sure to listen...2022-10-1255 minHope is PowerfulGood Mourning - Ride the Waves to Comfort - Part 1Welcome to Season 2!Hope is Powerful podcast's second season starts with a delightful conversation with Heather from the Creating You podcast. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a dear friend. Once you listen, you will understand why I love talking to her. We all are grieving something. This podcast encourages you to embrace your pain and lean fully into your feelings in order to "mourn well."Remember:You can learn to ride grief waves to comfort. When you get hit with...2022-10-1028 minHope is PowerfulReceive Help Graciously - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversIn this podcast The Hope Lady returns to talk about a crucial part of caregiving - letting others help you.Stop hinting at your need for helpOne of the characteristics of a martyr in passive-aggressive communication. You tell people about your woes and then when they ask how they can help, you somehow want them to insist on helping. They take you at your word when you say, “I’m okay, but thanks for asking.” Then you become angry because no one is helping. STOP IT! Instead say, “I need your help.”Lo...2022-09-2712 minHope is PowerfulQuit Complaining - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversDo everything without complaining. Philippians 2:14 NLTHere is an excerpt from my book, The Power of Hope for Caregivers: Honor the Ride. The details of my late husband’s (Bill) last doctor’s appointment are indelibly engraved in my memory. It was a routine visit with the pulmonologist to check Bill’s oxygen levels. In our past appointments, this doctor had been pleased that Bill’s lungs were still strong even though his diaphragm no longer functioned. The full-time ventilator pushed the air in and out of his lungs via a c-Pap mask over his face.2022-08-0912 minHope is PowerfulPrepare - Pause - Pivot - ABCs of Self-Care for CaregiversBe fully prepared to hold your ground. Ephesians 6:13 VoiceWhat prepared you to be a caregiver?Most of us went into this experience with zero preparation. In fact, you were thrown into it - sometimes by default because no one else would pick up the task. And now you are here. What are you going to do about it?Many talk about the hardships of being a caregiver and need a place to vent. If that is where you find yourself, set a timer and go on your rant...2022-08-0212 minHope is PowerfulOverwhelm Darkness With Light - ABCs of Self-CareThe light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot extinguish it. John 1:5 VoiceA long caregiving season can feel like a very dark place. I know because I have felt that darkness surrounding me like a wet blanket and chilling my hope. At times it felt like the darkness would win. I felt like the light inside me was dimming more and more every day. At times, it felt like I didn’t even have a flashlight! The darker it becomes, the more obvious a small light is. What does that mean? It...2022-07-2612 min