This episode is brought to you by my *new* Caregiver Coaching program where I help overwhelmed caregivers navigate the healthcare system, have enough energy to get more done in less time, and feel strong physically and emotionally for this season of life, all without neglecting their caregiving responsibilities. 

Today we are talking about overwhelm and my #1 tip for putting it in check. We all feel overwhelmed from time to time and this simple practice can move you into action in ways that are aligned with your highest self. 

Resources:

• Daily Quad Checks on Instagram: 8 am PT/11 am ET from @hoffmanprocess

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Join Caroline for a discussion on mastering new beginnings. We talk about letting go of the past, envisioning a new version of yourself, setting goals, and making plans so that it will actually work. We also discuss when is the right time to start fresh. 

Resources:

• Grieving the past: Ep. 018 Grief

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Join Caroline for a raw discussion on grief. 

Grief can occur in response to multiple situations: a loss of life, an anticipated loss of life, other ambiguous losses, and unmet expectations. 

Resources:

• SAMHSA’S National Helpline

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• https://carolinemorris.com

Confused as to what actually comprises a heart healthy diet? You should be; it’s a mess. Join Caroline for an overview of the history of heart healthy diet recommendations and learn what to make of all of it. 

Need more help in understanding what type of diet works best for you? Book a Strategy Call with Dr. Caroline Morris to learn more. 

Resources

• Fischer NM, Pallazola VA, Xun H, Cainzos-Achirica M, Michos ED. The evolution of the heart-healthy diet for vascular health: A walk through time. Vasc Med. 2020 Apr;25(2):184-193. doi: 10.1177/1358863X19901287. Epub 2020 Mar 3. PMID: 32124663. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1358863X19901287 

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• High Blood Pressure: Why Should I Care? [014]

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Join Caroline and Laura Mesches, PT, DPT, NCS for Part 3 of our Heart Month series as we discuss exercise and how it relates to heart health and brain health. Laura is a brilliant physical therapist and friend whose enthusiasm for heart health and neurological health is contagious!

Resources:

• Community Exercise: Silver Sneakers, Senior Centers, American Parkinson Disease Association, Stroke Comeback Center, Stroke Survivor Fitness

Related Episodes:

• Health Data Monitoring: Stress & Recovery in the Data [004]; Clear, Calm Agile in Your Season of Life [005]

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Join us for Part 2 of our Heart Health series as Caroline discusses stress, its impact on the heart, and the little known differences in the female stress response. 

Resources:

• Visual Representations of the Stress Response: Acute and Chronic 

• A (Stressful) Day in the Life: My Data from the Day of Recording this Episode

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Happy Heart Month!

Join Caroline as we kick off Heart Month with a discussion of a foundational component of heart health: blood pressure. 

Sound familiar?

• You can’t seem to get a hold of your high blood pressure

Trust me, I know it’s hard to transition from “I’ll deal with it someday” to “I’m ready to accept help and prioritize lowering my blood pressure today.”

Instead of spending hours scouring the internet, why not learn from an experienced health professional who has sifted and sorted the information for you?

Today I’ve decided to share Module 1 of my course “How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally” to give you an introduction to my teaching style and to demonstrate the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure. 

To get full access to the course, please sign up at https://carolinemorris.com/portfolio/bp

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Join Caroline and Christine Crawford, MS, OTR/L for an important discussion on isolation, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and frankly what to do when you just have too much time on your hands. 

Christine is an experienced occupational therapist, whose background primarily includes treating and empowering adults with neurological conditions. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in occupational therapy through Marymount University. 

*February is Heart Month* I’m celebrating with discounted access to my course, How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally. Be sure to sign up before the end of the month!

Resources:

• Depression Screen: PHQ-9

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Join Caroline and Sandra Eskew Capps of IP Collaborative for a discussion on advocating for what matters and Age Friendly Health Systems. Sandy is a physical therapist and educator based in Augusta, GA, who shares her depth of personal and professional experience with us in today’s episode. 

Resources:

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)

Catholic Health Association (CHA)

Medicare Learning Network (MLN)

Cancer Chameleon by Andrew Trice

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*Free Vision Exercise*

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Join me for a pared down version of the Elder Health Connection podcast, as I share what's on my mind today. 

Topics include my dogs, my work, healthcare in general, and the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. 

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