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Dr. Martha Burich on Addiction Recovery, Teaching & Parenting Advice

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we speak with Author, Speaker, and Advocate Dr. Martha Burich. With a background in child psychology, she served as a university professor for ten years and spent sixteen years teaching high school science and special education. Now, she dedicates her time to helping others through volunteer work at a county jail and local treatment center, leading support meetings for those struggling with addiction and alcoholism. Dr. Burich offers meaningful parenting advice, powerful insights, and inspiring stories…

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Joe Dimino June 14, 2025

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Dr. Martha Burich on Addiction Recovery, Teaching & Parenting Advice

Joe Dimino June 13, 2025

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Redefining Purpose: How to Thrive Emotionally in Retirement

Why This MattersFor decades, we build our identities around our work:· “What do you do?” becomes “Who you are.”· Colleagues become friends.· �…

Why This MattersFor decades, we build our identities around our work:· “What do you do?” becomes “Who you are.”· Colleagues become friends.· Schedules keep us grounded.· Deadlines and goals give us purpose.Then retirement hits—and the silence can be deafening.Many retirees are caught off guard by feelings of:· Loneliness or isolation· A loss of identity or relevance· Boredom or lack of motivation· Depression or anxiety· …

Royce Shook June 11, 2025

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Aging Matters

Meals on Wheels w/ Carter Florence, Meals on Wheels America, and Mary Tugwell, Meals on Wheels of Arlington 6/10/25

Conversation w/ Carter Florence, Vice President, Programs, Meals on Wheels America, and Mary Tugwell, President, Meals on Wheels of Arlington, about Meals on Wheels services, program enrollment, and volunteer opportunities.

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Cheryl Beversdorf June 10, 2025

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The Grim-Trumpers Golden Age

In Donald Trump’s world, the rich get richer and everybody else gets screwed. Especially with his tariffs. by Rick Comfort WHERE do we start? How about let’s see about the ‘Golden Age’ Trump keeps referring to?It was actually called the ‘Gilded Age’ and it was a time in late 19th Century when the rich got richer and the poor were worked to death! There were four major family “industrialist” (Robber Barons): Carnegie, Rockefeller, Morgan & Vanderbilt families. This was a time of rapid industrialization of America, from mid 1870s to the turn of the Century. Those four families …

Bob Gatty June 10, 2025

Transformative Travel: 5 Ultimate Experiences You Can Start Planning Now &Raquo; Jithe2R35Q4Ajol8W91Nkqa8Tbwc

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The Ageless Traveler

Transformative Travel: 5 Ultimate Experiences You Can Start Planning NOW

Ask AdrianeThis week's podcast features a potpourri of five unique topics that capture the spirit of ageless travel: safe solo travel, transformative outdoor adventures, immersive sightseei…

Ask AdrianeThis week's podcast features a potpourri of five unique topics that capture the spirit of ageless travel: safe solo travel, transformative outdoor adventures, immersive sightseeing, and voluntour opportunities. The Solo Travel Blueprint with Pamela HoltHost of "Me, Myself & The World," Pamela shares what you need to know about staying safe, meeting people, and building community as a solo traveler.Spa & Culture at Malta’s Top HotelRobyn shares the inside scoop on Malta’s burgeoning food scene (six Michelin-starred restaurants!), unique spa culture, day trips …

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Adriane Berg June 10, 2025

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Hurricane Trump: Our Ocean is too Precious for Offshore Drilling!

Offshore drilling should be banned because of its detrimental impact on our environment and tourism. By Deborah Cunningham Breede (The author would like to acknowledge Dr. Christine Davis, whose conversations and support assisted with this article) My mother often told us that we had salt water in our blood. Like my father, paternal grandparents, and great grandparents before me, I’ve always lived near the ocean. When I’m away from the coast, my skin scabs and my nose dries out. While I find the desert and mountains beautiful, I cannot tolerate the arid climate. I can smell the salt …

Bob Gatty June 9, 2025

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Yes, We CAN!

Red Rose Reuses, participating in a tabling event at Open Streets in LancasterI always love the way the universe sends you the right people at the right time once you make up your mind about what …

Red Rose Reuses, participating in a tabling event at Open Streets in LancasterI always love the way the universe sends you the right people at the right time once you make up your mind about what it is you want to do. I met Melissa Snavely and her husband Doug when they presented a six-session class on plastics at F&M College in the spring of 2024. Having just retired, I was looking for volunteer opportunities in my community, and I soon joined their nascent College Park Climate Action Neighborhood — CPCAN, or CAN for short — dedicated to tackling climate change and the many-faceted pr…

Pam Lazos June 9, 2025

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Time Abundance and Scarcity at the Same Time

Retirees anticipate endless days of freedom, but a financial advisor can help prepare them for the realities that await them.This article first appeared in Rethinking65.Tim may not have considered himself retired. To keep himself busy, he had a variety of real estate properties, and he had his own side portfolio of stocks that he enjoyed managing and trading during the day. This afforded Tim a lot of flexibility and the ability to casually fill his time with activities he could prioritize and complete at his leisure.That all changed in the blink of an eye. After managing chronic but low-level …

David Buck June 7, 2025

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Self Worth: Building Confidence and Embracing Your Value

Self Worth: Building Confidence and Embracing Your ValueSelf-worth is how you see your own value as a person, beyond all your achievements or what others think of you.Table of Contents Toggle De…

Self Worth: Building Confidence and Embracing Your ValueSelf-worth is how you see your own value as a person, beyond all your achievements or what others think of you.Table of Contents Toggle Defining Self-Worth and Its Core ComponentsSelf-Worth Versus Self-EsteemThe Roots of WorthinessRole of Value and AutonomyFactors Influencing Self-WorthRelationships and Social ApprovalCareer Success and AchievementPhysical Appearance and PerceptionThe Psychology of Low and High Self-WorthLow Self Esteem and Its ImpactUnderstanding High Self EsteemThe Concept of Contingent Self WorthSelf-Worth and Me…

Beth Elkassih June 3, 2025

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Let’s Talk Trump and Bananas!

Trump is turning the U.S. into a banana republic with his tariffs that will jack up prices to consumers. By Rick Comfort We’re going to discuss Trump and his tariffs—specifically how they affect banana prices and the supply process. But first, let’s talk about what this “whack-a-do” has done—or not done. How about immigration? You know, the “millions and millions of rapists, murderers, and criminals” that, according to Trump, “Biden let into our country.” Now Trump says he’ll carry out the greatest deportation of these immigrants EVER! Well, so far, Homan and Noem are hav…

Bob Gatty June 2, 2025

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Conclusion and Key Takeaways: Fitting In, Making Friends, and Finding Your Place

As I wrap up this series, let’s take a step back and reflect on what I hope you learned about fitting in, making new friends, and finding a place where you truly belong. For seniors, it’s never too late to forge meaningful relationships, expand your circle, and feel at home in a community.Here are the key takeaways from the series:1. You Are Enough as You AreOne of the most important lessons in building connections is remembering that you don’t need to change who you are to fit in. True belonging comes from being authentic and embracing your individuality. No matter your age or lif…

Royce Shook June 2, 2025

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