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Send us a Text Message.How do you know when it's time to seek home healthcare for a loved one? Margo Ware, owner of Shiloh Home Healthcare, joins us to unpack this crucial question and share her wealth of experience in the field. We break down what home healthcare services entail, from everyday support like food preparation to more intimate assistance with bathing and dressing. Margo stresses the importance of proactive conversations surrounding potential care needs before a crisis strikes, e...

Send us a Text Message.How do you navigate the seismic shift that grief brings into your life? In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Carol Bainens, who tenderly shares her journey after losing her husband Brian to cancer. Carol opens up about how her past losses, including the death of her sister, have profoundly shaped her understanding of grief. Together, we unearth the societal pressures that make grieving even harder—like insufficient bereavement leave and the reluctance to discuss ...

Send us a Text Message.Warning: Suicide is discussed here. If you or anyone you know are contemplating suicide, 988 is available 24/7/365. Ever wondered how to enhance your mental well-being year-round? Join us as Dr. June Hall, an expert in positive thinking and mental health, shares transformative strategies to integrate self-care into your daily routine. From creating a self-care calendar to focusing on nutrition, exercise, and sleep, Dr. Hall provides actionable advice to improve your men...

Send us a Text Message.Are you keeping tabs on your blood pressure the way you should? Consider this your wake-up call! With my very own clinical background lighting the way, I, Maureen McGrath—a trusted voice in nursing and sexual health education—delve into the nitty-gritty of at-home blood pressure management. You'll be armed with knowledge that could very well save your life, especially if you're in the over-40 crowd where the stakes are higher. I share the ins and outs of avoiding white ...

Send us a Text Message.Are the hormones you're taking as 'natural' and safe as you believe? I'm Maureen McGrath, a registered nurse and sexual health expert, here to unravel the nuances of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). We'll navigate the potential benefits and dangers that come with this treatment, often lauded for its plant-derived components and structural resemblance to human hormones. While BHRT can be precisely tailored to meet personal hormonal imbalances, from menopa...

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever found yourself staring at a task, knowing you should start but simply can't? You're not alone. On today's episode, I unpack the psychological battles of procrastination, drawing from my own wrestle with a tax document that lingered on my to-do list far too long. It's a deep dive into the why—we're talking fear of failure, perfectionism, and that ever-elusive motivation. Procrastination doesn't just delay the task at hand; it heightens stress and chips away...