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HEALTH – The ABCs of Medicare

Posted on November 2, 2020November 17, 2020 by roedergr12

My guest is Rick Gordon who has over 12 years of experience in Medicare programs. We take a deep dive into what Medicare is, who is eligible, and the many programs and benefits that are available. Right now is Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), so it is important for all Medicare beneficiaries to be aware of their options and understand how to sign up. We walk through M...
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Ep 058 – Achieving Health and Career Goals

Posted on October 19, 2020October 26, 2020 by roedergr12

My guest is Amy Goober. She is a certified health coach and business coach. We talk about ways to improve health and drive your career. We point to the many parallels in both worlds - defining goals, taking steps to achieve them, and appreciating the journey. We end by emphasizing the power of networking. To reach Amy, search for her on all social media platforms or visi...
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Ep 056 – Self Improvement and Environmental Conservation

Posted on October 5, 2020October 8, 2020 by roedergr12

My guest is Joyce Kristiansson, author of The Last Straw. Joyce walks us through her books steps to improve your life and build towards goals and purpose. We talk about the parallels between these steps and ways of helping the environment. We also relate how striving towards personal goals can else relate to career aspirations. Purchase The Last Straw To contact Joyce: https...
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Ep 055 – Online Fitness, Connecting Trainers to Clients

Posted on September 28, 2020October 2, 2020 by roedergr12

My guest is Ellie Sarmadi, owner of UBQFIT. The company provides a platform for personal trainers, nutritionists and other health experts to offer their services online through the site. Users of the site benefit from a wide variety of exercise options and teachers, most of the time at rates much lower than their traditional gym. We talk about the typical excuses people have fo...
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Ep 051 – Travel Hacks

Posted on August 24, 2020August 25, 2020 by roedergr12

My guest is Suzy Spadafora, admin of the SONIC Travelers Facebook group. We discuss the world of travel hacks - finding the best deals for flights, hotels, and vacation packages. We discuss a large number of resources to find the best deals as well as travel experiences. We end with the effect of COVID on travel and what we hope for the future. Resources Suzy recommends: http...
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Ep 050 – Living Through and Recovering From a Stroke

Posted on August 17, 2020August 25, 2020 by roedergr12

My guest is Marcia Moran. She suffered a stroke in 2014 and has persevered through her recovery to find new passions and strengthen her relationships. We talk about her experience having a stroke, her hospital stay and subsequent rehab. From there, her story continues into her continued recovery and relationships with friends and family, especially her husband. Those suff...
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Ep 040 – Weight Loss, Teaching, Writing, and Speaking

Posted on June 8, 2020June 11, 2020 by roedergr12

Our guest is Tyler Christensen. He is a teacher, author, speaker, and long distance runner. We discuss the ideas in his book that link exercise to clear thinking and how it applies to his teaching career. Tyler has also lost a significant amount of wait through running and proper dieting. He shares what worked for him. He also tells of some side gigs including publi...
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Ep 033 – Heart Health

Posted on April 20, 2020April 25, 2020 by roedergr12

Our guest is a cardiologist, Dr. Anuj Shah of Apex Heart and Vascular. We cover many aspects of heart health including symptoms, prevention, and other conditions one might not think of as related to cardiovascular problems. There is practical information about cholesterol, diabetes, and dieting. It is important to understand the factors that contribute to heart health and be aware of your curr...
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Ep 029 – Functional Fitness

Posted on March 23, 2020March 29, 2020 by roedergr12

Our guest is Liz Grantham, founder of theOptimal.me. Her business focuses on functional fitness for individuals age 50 and over. We discuss the needed convenience of working out anywhere, taking the guesswork out of fitness regimens, and ensuring that older individuals maintain the ability to be self sufficient. We also explain that it is never too late to get more fit and that these exercises...
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