Season Three Episode Eight

Season Four Episode Two

Quotes Worth Repeating Things I like Music that gets me out of my chair and dancing around my house. I can still bust a move at 72. There’s little that I do any more that I don’t WANT to do. At my age, I’ve finally  put away my “good girl” or “people pleaser” persona. Baking as therapy. When I become afraid of what’s going on in the world, there’s comfort in gathering the ingredients for a favorite recipe, and measuring, whipping, stirring, and dolloping. Things I don’t like Chin hairs that pop up within seconds of getting in the car and driving off to run errands or go visiting. I always go the dark side when something happens and no matter what I tell myself, I still do it.  I’ve gotten worse about remembering people’s names, but their pets are a different story.

Season Four Episode One

Topics • My own journey of stepping out of my comfort zone • The major benefits to trying new things  • How to begin • Expanding social connections • My ugly scarf and finding my tribe • My friends’ experiences Quotes Worth Repeating “It’s easy to get stuck in those routines and our precious lives become just about passing the time rather than making the most of it. – J Henry “Trying something new  can strengthen our sense of purpose as pursuing fresh challenges helps us see aging not as decline but as a stage of growth, curiosity, and contribution.” – J Henry “Revisit forgotten parts of yourself – Stepping out of your comfort zone can mean returning to things you once loved but set aside. – J Henry “Maybe trying new things can lead us to finding out exactly who our tribe is – the people who are kind and supportive and find a different way of seeing what we attempt for the first time.” J Henry “There's character in imperfection! Being a lifelong creative and writer/poet, working outside what's familiar & comfortable is vital to me. That's how we grow & evolve.”  Teresa [https://www.instagram.com/teresacapaldoart/] Website/App/Book Recommendations My wonky knitted scarf [https://www.judithhenrycreative.com/blog/wonky-knitting] https://reddirtcottage.com/ [https://reddirtcottage.com/] https://www.elizabethcassidystudioworks.com/ [https://www.elizabethcassidystudioworks.com/] https://www.wendyshragg.com/ [https://www.wendyshragg.com/] https://www.marygehley.com/ [https://www.marygehley.com/]

Season Three Episode Eight

Topics • What does “Aging Gratefully” really mean? • How do we, as older women, thrive and not just survive    • Helpful ways to tap into body positivity Quotes Worth Repeating To me, Aging Gratefully means finally not being afraid to look at myself in the mirror. J Henry It means looking at scars straight on and saying out loud – remember how afraid you were? And look, you got thru it J Henry It means finally saying aloud to my body, “Thank you. Thank you for sticking with me despite the years I’ve taken you for granted.  J Henry Try looking at your body and finding at least one thing you can love. J Henry Focus less on standard physical beauty as a measure of your worth,  and more on embracing what is uniquely you. J Henry Website/App/Book Recommendations Stasia Savasuk – Be Full of Yourself [https://www.stasiasavasuk.com/] Embrace Aging: 10 Strategies to Foster Positive Body Image  [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-disorder-recovery/202311/embrace-aging-10-strategies-to-foster-positive-body-image#:~:text=Avoid%20making%20disparaging%20remarks%20about,helps%20normalize%20the%20aging%20experience.] Seven Strategies to Deal With Body Image Issues [https://discoveryvillages.com/senior-living-blog/body-image-issues-in-senior-women-7-strategies-to-deal-with-them/#:~:text=Surround%20Yourself%20with%20a%20Support,provide%20valuable%20tools%20and%20guidance.] Love Your Body More As An Adult [https://health.clevelandclinic.org/building-a-better-body-image-as-an-adult] Body Image and Chronic Illness [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/chronically-me/202412/body-image-and-chronic-illness] Style and Creativity From A Senior Perspective [https://www.advanced.style/] Expand Your Horizon – 3 Writing Activities to Encourage Positive Body Image [https://www.expandyourhorizon.org/] Hollie Holden – Artist, Writer, and Podcaster [https://www.hollieholden.me/]

Season Three Episode Seven

Topics • The Henry Beemus Book Club • Judith’s Recommended Non Fiction – New isn’t always better • Judith’s Recommended Fiction – spiritual, mystical and totally lovely •Judith’s Friends Recommend Some Good Fiction   Website/App/Book Recommendations Judith’s Recommended Non-Fiction Everything Happens For A Reason And Other Lies I’ve Loved By Kate Bowler Memoir as Medicine: The Healing Power of Writing Your Messy, Imperfect, Unruly (And Gorgeously Yours) Life Story by Nancy  Slonim Aronie Writing Begins With The Breath: Embodying Your Authentic Voice by Laraine Herring In The Neighborhood: The Search for Community On An American Street by Peter Lovenheim Good People Stories From The Best of Humanity edited by Upworthy Congratulations, By The Way by George Saunders Barking to the Choir; The Power of Radical Kinship by Father Gregory Boyle Judith’s Recommended Fiction The House in the Cerulean Sea [https://hcplc.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1715295142]  by T J Klune Mystic Tea by Rea Nolan Martin Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo Judith’s Friends Recommend Some Fiction The Secret History by Donna Tartt The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong Eddie Winston is Looking For Love The Wedding People Sipsworth A Hundred Years of Lenni And Margot

Season Three Episode Six

Topics • Laughter and hospice in the same sentence? • Disclaimer: I am not offering medical advice here… • Medicare requirements to be eligible for hospice •How hospice can help • Other general facts about hospice • My family’s experience with hospice Quotes Worth Repeating I’m not offering medical advice here. I just want you to know more about Medicare’s hospice services in the event they can be of help to you and your loved one. J Henry Considering hospice is not about giving up hope. It’s about making the most of the time remaining. J Henry Being proactive on the subject of hospice is a good idea. Talking to your family member before the actual need arises will help you all feel more comfortable with the decision to move forward with hospice care at the appropriate time. J Henry Keep in mind that a person can also opt to go off hospice should circumstances or feelings change. J Henry If you’re wondering how to find out which hospice organization is right for you, start by talking to nurses and other healthcare professionals, friends or neighbors who’ve used their services, senior centers or nursing home facilities. J Henry Website/App/Book Recommendations https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care [https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care] http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org [http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org]http://www.caringinfo.org [http://www.caringinfo.org] http://www.hospicenet.org [httP://www.hospicenet.org] The Dutiful Daughter’s Guide To Caregiving [https://www.judithdhenry.com]