Heart Mojo with Melinda Smith

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Tonight Melinda and Karen talk about the need for selfcare - too many (women) neglect themselves while placing their time and energy into work, family, and friends. However, we all have been told if we don't put out oxygen mask on first we may not be able to assist others. For many of us we are trying to wear the Super Woman Cape because we think it is expected of us...We need to change the paradigm - without selfcare we eventually become less valuable to others and we fail ourselves. Let's keep the dialogue going and let's make the changes we need to face our challenges and stop bleeding ourselves dry...
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Heart Mojo with podcast host Melinda Smith follows the journey of an individual (or individuals) on a journey. As a Cancer Survivor, Melinda empathetically reaches out through podcasting and other social media sites to embrace and create the awareness that we are not 'alone'. This segment took us down a path that many of us avoid to speak about - we all know we will die some day and yet we do not prepare for our departure as well as we do for other milestones in our life. Yes, death is a milestone and for those we leave behind we often leave a trail of confusion and un-needed anxiety.

Welcome Benjamin, David, and Deanne, they share with us how their Funeral is different . Deanne serves as the Funeral Director for the two sided house, Kosher & Non-Kosher. The Jewish side follows the rules of Kashrut for the various sects of Judaism, (Preparation and care of the loved one, according to Jewish rituals.) The team at https://www.clevelandjewishfunerals.com/cleveland-jewish-funerals/ - shares that interfaith families can find their end of life needs met with professional care and acceptance - they take the time to know you (preplanning) and your family to lessen any burden of loss.

This is a conversation we all must have -

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Today's podcast was recorded despite the inconsistency of our guests Internet. His story his impactful and we hope you will be able to follow through despite the technical difficulties. We hope to have Jim back on another podcast at newclevelandradio.net.

Jim is not an angry man despite the angry urges he had prior to serving time in Federal Prison. Jim points out that many individuals like himself serving time is due to the poor hand they may have been dealt in life without the guidance on how to turn things around before hitting rock bottom. While serving his time he learned how to survive but also he gained knowledge through training and the eagerness to find a spot in the community where he can make a positive impact.

We thank JIM for his vulnerability.
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Even after a tough day experienced between Melinda and Karen, the circumstances for both was different, the podcast went on as scheduled with a twist. We continued our conversation on kindness and we are asking you the audience/listeners to chime in on this. What can two women (Melinda and Karen) do to spark a chain of kindness. We all need to be noticed for our individuality. This all starts within being kind to ourselves and that does not mean self indulgent or entitlement. It means be presenting and lending a hand when someone is in need or not:
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This segment of Heart Mojo is a conversation between Podcast Host Melinda Smith and Producer Karen Hale. We invite you to contact us after you have listened to this show and share your thoughts and ideas. Kindness begins with the Dawn of a New Day, and we should hold it close while we sleep and prepare for another day. Your kindness is often the only sunshine someone may feel or see, and it will guide you in positive movements throughout your day...
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What is a good quote about kindness?
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“Kindness is giving hope to those who think they are all alone in this world.” “Kindness is seeing the best in others when they cannot see it in themselves.” “Kindness is something anyone can give without losing anything themselves.” “Kindness is not what you do, but who you are.”

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Welcome Anne the Ascension Stylist who helps women find their inner strength to become the individual they want to be. Too often women confirm to the culture of their family or they desire to be like someone else (fashion magazines can dictate who we are,) Annie share her journey and what has helped her through trauma.
What does your leather skirt say to you or the flowered blouse you bought because it reminded you of your favorite aunt. Or do you have a pair of shoes you bought but never wore because they spoke to you, what did they say? Share your thoughts at [email protected]
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Janice Lombardo Bio, My Angel Janice CEOLD (Certified End-of-Life-Doula)

The mantra’s I live by are, “See a Need, Fill a Need” and “See Something, Say Something”. Caring about and for family and friends, Janice Lombardo has over 20 years’ experience as a medical advocate, caregiver and cancer survivor. In October 2007, she was recommended for and recruited to be a volunteer on the Patient and Family Partnership Council, Acute Care, Cleveland Medical Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio. Since 2007, she has continued to provide both patient and caregiver perspectives to help improve hospital systems directives and protocols for relationship-based and patient-centered care.
In October 2008, she completed online coursework through the University of Tasmania, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, earning Dementia certification credits. This certification provided a better understanding of what the brain and body experience during all stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s decline.
Taking advantage of being at home during Covid, Janice became a certified End-of-Life Doula (CEOLD) through online coursework at the International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College) in April 2020.
Janice is enthusiastic about helping others discuss and prepare for not only their own end of life wishes, but those of their loved one’s as well. We plan for birth and we need to plan for death too. As a passionate diversity and inclusion advocate, in May 2021, she completed her SAGECare (Senior Action in a Gay Environment) Platinum Level LGBT Cultural Competency Training to better serve those LGBT Seniors and their caregivers and provide support in other underserved communities. Also in May 2021, she became a published author with 10 other End-of-Life Doula’s. “Bold Spirit Caring for the Dying” is a global collaborative project, sharing stories of why these End-of-Life Doula’s are drawn to this important work.
A teacher at heart, Janice became a certified WillowEOL Educator in December 2021. She has multiple resources available to present in-person along with virtual presentations to those taking charge of creating their final wishes. She has and continues to lovingly provide physical, psychological and psychosocial holistic support to those in transition helping to ease the burden on themselves and their loved ones.
In February 2022, Janice became a member of The Association of Specialists in Aging (ASANEO.ORG). This local organization exists to create a network of successful professional relationships that facilitates change for the improvement of life and promote the well-being of older adults through education, support and service.

In March 2022, Janice was featured in Mimi Magazine for her work as an End-of-Life Doula. This article gives more information and insight into what this important work entails and how Janice is working to help support, guide and educate people in the community to proactively have the difficult but loving conversations about Directive Plans and Final Wishes. Visit Janice’s website: www.myangeljaniceceold.com or Mimi Magazine’s website: www.mimivanderhaven.com to see the article in the March issue on page 26 or under health and wellness.

In June 2022, Janice attended PASS, another organization focused on working to support seniors at any stage of life and partner with other businesses who provide these services to improve their quality of life.

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Melinda and Karen Hale discuss the day in the life of--you, me, and everyone. Nothing is perfect and accepting the unexpected is the Positive Way to get through a day. Even the perfect lives we see on social media or on the Kardashians...
Sometimes the best way to get through a day is to skip over the obstacles, avoid the drama, and take a deep breath. However if that is not possible ---Go into a secluded room and SCREAM!

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Melinda and Roberta talk about Clinical Solutions

Before starting her own consulting firm, Roberta Brofman’s nursing career encompassed a wide variety of healthcare experience -- both in Clinical Practice and Operations -- in Skilled Care, Long-Term Care, Critical Care, Homecare, Hospice and Acute Care, including:

• As the Director of Nursing for a skilled nursing facility, Roberta developed clinical programming in heart failure which led to a reduction in returns to acute care, an increase in hospital referrals and increased revenue. Her leadership development and Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) skills in fall and wound prevention provided additional positive results.
• Under her leadership as the Director of Nursing and Program Development for a 63-bed skilled post-hospital nursing unit, the facility achieved three years of deficiency-free, Ohio Department of Health (ODH) surveys and a perfect Five-Star rating from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• During her 13 years of homecare experience, Roberta served as a direct care manager and clinical coordinator of over 200 skilled, passport and private duty patients. Under her management, the department achieved perfect surveys from the Ohio Department of Health, the Joint Commission and Passport Services and was designated as HomeCare Elite Top 25% in the nation.
• Roberta’s experience as a Director of Quality includes the establishment of deemed status by the Joint Commission (JCAHO) of a newly opened Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF) where she then led the facility as Chief Nursing Officer.
• As the Chief of Strategic Planning and Program Development at the Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, Roberta was responsible for the development of successful programs in Heart Failure, COPD/Pneumonia and Orthopedics along with an automated data reporting structure for outcome measures in all clinical areas.

Now, as the President and Founder of Five Star Clinical Solutions, Roberta works with organizations on both the clinical and operations side to evaluate where process improvements can be made to enhance outcomes and increase referrals. Her programs deliver measurable outcomes in staff and patient satisfaction, leadership, programming, certification and survey results.
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Today Melinda is the guest on her podcast as Karen Hale (Producer) discuss her Purpose and the Challenges she faces. We all need a positive Purpose in life to get us through the STRUGGLES, CHALLENGES, and NEGATIVITY that creeps into our hearts, minds, and souls. Nothing will ever be perfect but we have the ability to make it better than worse.