Tune in to Voices Unveiled for an inspiring episode featuring Patricia, a strong Venezuelan immigrant, mother, and advocate. Hear Patricia's powerful story as she shares her journey through immigration, education, and career.

This week Professor Joseph Gaugler from the U of M's Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation, speaks with Sam and Charlene about Alzheimer's. They discuss questions such as, what do we know now about the disease? They also talk about if the disease has changed over time.

In the pilot episode for Voices Unveiled, Halima Hamud speaks with her mother, who has always been her guiding force. She share parts of her mother’s incredible story, brimming with strength and determination. Her mother shares her narrative in Somali.

Voices Unveiled is a weekly podcast hosted by Halima Hamud that delves into the stories and experiences of educated and skilled immigrants in our communities. Each episode features powerful voices sharing their resilience and wisdom, while challenging and changing the narrative surrounding working immigrants. Premieres on Friday, March 8th, 2024.

Mickey Carolan joins Sam and Charlene this week to discuss  his book (Mom Dad Not Hear: Lessons on Leadership, Life, and Love from my Deaf Parents.).  To contact us, send an email to [email protected]

… Continue reading "Disability and Progress-February 22, 2024-ProAct Eagan and Hudson"

This week, aid-in-dying legislation in Minnesota Dr. Rebecca Thoman leads the campaign to pass the Minnesota End-of-Life Options Act on behalf of the Compassion & Choices, the country's largest nonprofit dedicated to improving care and expanding options at the end of life. She trained in Family Medicine and Community  Health at the University of Minnesota and has worked in public health policy for more than 2 decades. Matthew Sanford is the author of Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence.  The 2006 memoir recounts Matthew's journey to healing and mind-body connection following a car accident that left him paralyzed at the age of 13. Mr. Sanford founded Mind Body Solutions (mindbodysolutions.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming trauma, loss and disability into hope and potential by awakening the connection between mind and body.

This week, Sam talks with Franke James.  She is the author of  "Freeing Teresa: A True Story about My Sister and Me."

This week, author Ann Chiappetta join Sam and Charlene to talk about her new book "Imperfections."

… Continue reading "The Power of Language by Viorica Marian"