Ep.19 Family Baggage

EP 22 - Stranger Danger

Cyber scammers are out there EVERYWHERE preying on vulnerable people of all ages, but our older friends and family are especially targeted due to many reasons which we will get into with our special guests, Vicki Oprian and Karen Rossi, who are part of the Senior Protection Program for the Council on Aging, Southern California. They offer an abundance of sage advice to avoid these evil people and very easy steps to protect yourself, the number one being: Never respond to unsolicited calls or emails! You can find out more here: https://www.coasc.org/programs/senior-protection-program-fast/ [https://www.coasc.org/programs/senior-protection-program-fast/] And check out the Council on Aging's main website here: www.coasc.org [http://www.coasc.org/] Other resources: The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency for investigating crime. https://www.ic3.gov/ [https://www.ic3.gov/] DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHO YOU'RE TALKING TO? Beware of IMPOSTER SCAMS! [https://www.uspis.gov/ncpw-2025]  The United States Postal Inspection Service is standing guard and ready to help. https://www.uspis.gov/ [https://www.uspis.gov/] A Penwick Papers podcast Music by Kevin Mcleod Illustration by Erica Karlin Studio

Ep. 21 The 'D' Word

Nicole J. Smith, author of Diagnosis Dementia: Your Guide for Eldercare Planning and Crisis Management, joins us for a lively convo about her journey caring for her mother when she was diagnosed with dementia. Nicole doesn't sugarcoat anything.... her stories are real and raw with humor and candor. Her book guides the reader through legal, financial, medical, and emotional well-being, and maintaining everyone's sanity in the process. She provides numerous resources for every topic and shares why it is so vital to get support and have the "conversations to make decisions necessary in caring for aging loved ones." (njsmithbooks.com) Learn more about Nicole here: https://njsmithbooks.com/blog/ [https://njsmithbooks.com/blog/] Her book direct from Amazon: https://a.co/d/00mIPWmf [https://a.co/d/00mIPWmf] PS: This episode shares opinions and personal experiences of its participants. Please enjoy our program for entertainment and informational purposes only and seek out your own medical professionals for your healthcare needs. Thank you! A Penwick Papers podcast Music by Kevin MacLeod Illustration by Erica Karlin Studio

Ep. 20 Gumption, Grit, & Gratitude

Meet Corrine Doughty, business woman, educator, caregiver. Corrine shares her story... a 28-year caregiver's  journey through unimaginable bad luck for her hard-working, illustrious mother, who always found a way to keep her head up and survive. The quote, "Don't ask for an easy life, but ask to be a strong person," never was more true in Corrine's and her mother's case. We are forever in awe by our many guests' grit and gumption to give their parents the best part of themselves during the last years of their lives. A Penwick Papers podcast Music by Kevin McLeod  Illustration by Erica Karlin Studio

Ep.19 Family Baggage

Special guest Deb Watt, MFT,  joins us in a deeply poignant discussion about how we cope with past traumas while engaging with and caring for our aging parents. Deb is a California licensed therapist who has her own practice -- Lifewise Therapy.  She shares a panoply of therapy techniques as great options to manage past hurts and traumas in a kind, merciful and healthy manner.  Curiosity, kindness, and humor can go a long way when relating to our family as adults. Sit back and join us for this free hour of therapy! Learn more about Deb here:  https://lifewisetherapy.com/ [https://lifewisetherapy.com/] Deb mentions author and mindset researcher Dr.  Carol Dweck , Ph.D.; you can find out more about MindSet work here (scroll down to see her TED talk): https://www.mindsetworks.com/default#research-modal-window [https://www.mindsetworks.com/default#research-modal-window] NOTE: All information in this episode are the sole opinions of the hosts and guests and not intended for medical advice. Always check in with your own health advisors for your optimal health care needs. A Penwick Papers Podcast New music for Season 2: Carpe Diem by Kevin MacLeod Illustration by Erica Karlin Studio

Ep. 18 Father Knows Best

We are back and thought it fitting to have our very first guest from last year return to start off Season 2. Evan Georgieff returns to grace our microphones with his humorous take on what being Sandwiched was like for him as a full time oral surgeon and single dad to two young children while trying to keep his parents from spending every last dime of their family wealth. Evan brings humor and warmth to his memories of caring for his parents because he says there is no other way to survive it! He brought us to hysterics with stories of his father dancing the polka on TV to clearing out the sewer line in an RV, and helps us appreciate that laughter is the best medicine. Plus, he shares the most poignant lesson he learned from his father. And while you're here, take a listen to Episode 2, where Evan educates us about dental care and shares hilarious stories about his live-in grandmother during his childhood.   "When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry." - William Shakespeare A Penwick Papers Podcast New music for Season 2: Carpe Diem by Kevin MacLeod Illustration by Erica Karlin Studio