In this 14th episode of Wisdom Shared, Dr. Carole Blueweiss shares her own wisdom in an interview by Kathy Cocks for her podcast, Knowledge for Caregivers. In the episode, Carole brings her expertise as a Doctor of Physical Therapy to offer thoughts on movement, exercise, and wellness for older patients discharged from the hospital  who are being cared for by family or home health aides. Carole also shares about life with her mother who has experienced challenges as she ages. As her daughter, Carole says that she has witnessed many changes, “and yet she inspires me every day.” Dr. Blueweiss reframes growing older as a blessing, despite the unpredictable challenges that often arise. And she believes that there is more we can control as we age than we are led to believe. In this episode, learn why we owe it to ourselves to become more aware of the changing bodies every day and we learn from Kathy, in her amazing podcast, Knowledge for Caregivers, how encouragement and support can go a long way to helping our loved ones as they age with compassion and dignity.

Dr. Blueweiss speaks with Nafiz Cekirge, a father in central New Jersey who  speaks candidly about the impact that anorexia has had on his oldest daughter and on the family. There are a lot of unknowns to do with eating disorders and Nafiz helps us to understand the complexity of anorexia  and the importance of listening to your instincts if you suspect your child is struggling.

Ivana Gadient is a poet, activist, and mother of three grown daugthers: Makena, Raven and Jewel. She is an Anat Baniel NeuroMovement®(ABM) practitioner who lives in Hawaii. In this episode, Dr. Carole Blueweiss is joined by Ivana and her eldest daughter Makena.

In this Anniversary Mini-Episode, Dr. Carole Blueweiss reflects on her first year of producingith u her podcast, Wisdom Shared. Thank for being with us on this ride. Thank you to all guests, and listeners and to those of you who have helped to make it possible.

JoAnne Robb is a psychotherapist from Oakland, California, who counsels adults and parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes. She is a mother of three. Her oldest and youngest have diabetes and her middle child does not, although as you’ll learn through our conversation, he is still very much impacted by the disease. In this episode, JoAnne shares first-hand knowledge and personal stories. We learn why managing  Type 1 Diabetes is as much an art as a science; why children and  teenagers have their own dynamics, how technology can be a double-edged sword when it comes to managing the disorder, and how support is available if you know where to look.

Ariana Speyer is an experienced editor, writer, and copywriter turned Anat Baniel Method NeuroMovement® (ABMN®) practitioner. She lives in New York City with her husband Pat and their nine-year-old daughter, Calliope. In this episode, Ariana shares about life with Calliope, who has a rare genetic syndrome called Sturge Weber Syndrome, and how ABMN® has made a difference in their health and well-being. Ariana underscores that people are more multidimensional than their diagnosis, and reminds us how isolating it can be to live outside of society’s so-called norms. When you break it all down, we’re all seeking to belong and to be part of a welcoming community. Learn more about Ariana and her work at arianaspeyer.com.

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking woth Simon—a former advertising executive, husband, father, and podcaster who lives in the UK with his wife and their three children. His podcast, "Turning the Tables," offers candid and inspiring storied from people who have turned adversity into advantage

In this Episode 8 of Wisdom Shared, I sit down with my friend, Rosemary Bushey, and her 15-year-old daughter Lauren who was diagnosed with a mental illness in 2018. Signs and symptoms appeared much earlier but Rosemary and her husband assumed it was typical teenage defiance.

Beril Tokcan was a designer in Intaly before moving back to Turkey to raise her family. Sooner than expected, she gave birth to twins, Emre and Denise. They spent the first five weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit while Beril, a single mother, traveled back and forth.

Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard trained neuroanatomist, experienced major left sided stroke in 1996. In this episode, she tells her story of resilience, perseverance, and the power of the connection and attention her mother bestowed on her. She gives us insight into her eight years of being differently abled.

What does it mean to 'Man Up'? It actually means to stand down, take a good look at the situation, and stand from a platform of humbleness. Stand from a platforms where strength comes from saying, I actually don't know it all. Maybe I had to have a special needs.

Paria Hassouri admits to being blindsided when the child she give birth and called her son announced at 13 1/2 years old that she identified as a girl and wanted to be recognized and acknowledged as her mother's daughter. In this episode, we explore the topic of gender identity.