Living Well with The Village in Howard

A Celebration of July 4th in 1976, EP20

In this episode of the "TVIH Podcast/Living Well", our guest, Frank Herron, will share his memories of a very special celebration, America's 200th Birthday in 1976.

Random Acts of Kindness, EP 19

Are most acts of kindness simply random? Or does mutual kindness help us build true friendships and long-term community? Our guests for this "Random Acts of Kindness" podcast are TVIH members, Cathy Latham and Mary Greene. They will discuss “Nick of Time” situations and ask the questions of how RAK support friendships, groups, and communities for seniors.

Emotional Resilience in Our Senior Years, EP 18

In this episode of the "TVIH Podcast/Living Well", a TVIH member, Mark Grokin, will share his experiences as a leader of a support group that helps seniors to navigation transitions. All of us have faced loss in transition, such as the loss of a a family member, friend or pet, downsizing from a house to an apartment, losing the ability to drive at night, or forgetting the name of your favorite store. How do we face the challenges and learn to let go and move on?  In this podcast, Mark will discuss the challenges and teach us the coping methods that we could all use. About our guest: Mark Gorkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker,  psychotherapist, speaker, author, and grief-trauma consultant. A former Stress Resilience and Team Building Retreat Leader for the US Army and Stress, and Violence Prevention Consultant for the U.S. Postal Service.   Mark has published many books: Practice Safe Stress: Healing and Laughing in the Face of Stress, Burnout & Depression, The Four Faces of Anger: Transforming Hostility and Rage into Assertion and Passion, and Preserving Human Touch in a High-Tech World: Writings, Raps & Rhymes.

Trip with a Grandchild, Episode 17

In this episode of the "TVIH Podcast/Living Well", TVIH members, Fran Lorenzi snd Bob Coburn, will share their experience of vacationing with a grandchild and going to the child's favorite destination.

wo Sisters: Union Electrician and CPA, EP 16

Karen was the first one of two female union electricians in DC. Why did she choose to be an electrician? What skills and education were required to become a master electrician? What kind of work did she do? How did she manage the challenges in a field dominated by men? Even today, only about 3 % of electricians are women.   Karen’s sister, Lisa Geerman, is a retired accountant. She worked in the Howard County Auditor's Office.    The two sisters grew up together in the same house. Why did they choose such different careers? In today's podcast, Karen and Lisa will tell us their stories.