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Season 4

Aug. 27, 2024

41. Special Crossover Episode: Dr. Mia's Origin Story on the "The Hyg…

Send us a Text Message. In this special crossover episode Dr. Mia is interviewed by Rachel Zimmer, host of "The Hygge Nurse." In this episode they discuss Dr. Mia's origin stories- how she decided to go into geriatrics and h...

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Aug. 6, 2024

40. Fall Prevention & Get Moving with Dr. Mariana Wingood

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Mia interviews Dr. Mariana Wingood, a physical therapist specializing in geriatrics. They discuss the importance of physical activity for older adults and strategies to motivate them. Dr. Wingood e...

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July 23, 2024

39. Top Tips For Healthy Aging

Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Dr. Mia discusses five things that can help with healthy aging: exercise, diet, sleep, stress and mental health, and positive age-related perceptions. She emphasizes the import...

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July 9, 2024

38. Tips For Caregiving Family Conflicts with Bill Cohen CSA

Send us a Text Message. Bill Cohen, a certified senior advisor, shares his experience in helping families navigate the challenges of caregiving for a loved one with dementia. He emphasizes the importance of open communication...

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May 28, 2024

My personal grief journey- an update on my mom

Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Dr. Mia opens up about her personal experience with her mother's ovarian cancer diagnosis and the grief she is going through. She discusses the initial diagnosis, the challenge...

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May 14, 2024

Grief is the other side of love

In this episode, Dr. Mia interviews David McLawhorn, a grief counselor, about his work and the topic of grief. David shares his personal journey into grief counseling and discusses the differences between grief and depression...

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April 30, 2024

How to Advocate within a Hospitalization with Dr. Monique Nugent

Summary Dr. Mia interviews Dr. Monique Nugent about her book 'Prescription for Admission' and discusses various topics related to navigating the healthcare system and hospital stays. They cover the inspiration behind the book...

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