It's November and the Other Side of the Dash is taking a hiatus. Don't worry. I will be back on December 1st. November is the month that I participate in National Novel Writing Month. (NANOWRIMO). The challenge runs from November 1st - November 30th. I'm looking to complete my memoir, which I talked about in episode 6. If you want to join me, hop on over to Nanowrimo.org and look for ymjauthor. 

Talk to you in December!

*This podcast is not sponsored by National Novel Writing Month. 

Today we talk with real estate and agent Sondra Wright about this crazy real estate market and where she sees it going in the future.

Today, I talk with Dr. Elissa Gabrielle Peterson Naturopath about the benefits of holistic care. 

As "Dashers" we have lived a lot of life. Parts of it may be good, while others may be bad. We have laughed cried, experimented, made mistakes, made some wise choices, and have a lot of knowledge and experience to pass along to younger generations. One way of doing that is writing a memoir. We'll talk about the basics of how to do that on today's broadcast. 

I had a sit down with Communication Specialist and Aging Enthusiast Pam Perry. She gives on how to reinvent yourself and stay healthy. 

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Other Side of the Dash podcast. Today we will be talking about health issues and screenings you should be getting after 50. Also, as promised, here is the link for the WebMD article that I found. https://wb.md/39SoOo5

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Some are excited about receiving that AARP membership offer in the mail, once they turn 50, others . . . not so much. This episode is not sponsored by AARP, however, I will give you some reasons why you should be happy to see that offer when it arrives. 

As we settle into retirement and as we begin to celebrate our golden years, many of us, grandparents, find ourselves "Raising Our Children's Children." There are several reasons we are called to task, i.e., loss and death, abuse, and abandonment, just to name a few. Whatever the reason is, there is a high percentage of grandparents raising their grandchildren, and oftentimes, many feel alone and don't know where to turn to for help. Today, I discuss this situation, share a little of my own grandparenting situation, and provide a few resources that may help. Find some of those resources below.

Grandparent Resources

HelpGuide - https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/grandparents-raising-grandchildren.htm

Texas Health and Human Services - https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/services/financial/tanf-cash-help/tanf-help-grandparents.pdf

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - https://www.aamft.org/Consumer_Updates/grandparents.aspx

Sixty and Me - https://sixtyandme.com/resources-for-grandparents-raising-grandchildren/

NSW Government - https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/carers/support/chapters/financial-support

National Community Reinvestment Coalition - https://ncrc.org/resources-for-grandparents-raising-grandchildren/

Grandfamilies - https://www.grandfamilies.org/

NOLO - https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/grandparent-caretaker-visitation-rights-29548.html

Wonder.Legal USA - https://www.wonder.legal/us/guide/state-by-state-grandparents-guide-to-custody-and-visitation

McKinley Irvin - https://www.mckinleyirvin.com/family-law-blog/2014/april/tips-for-grandparents-seeking-custody-of-grandch/

Legal Match - https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/grandparent-adoption.html

Verywell Family - https://www.verywellfamily.com/online-communities-for-grandparents-4148016

As we age, men and women, find that what they need from their spouse changes. My husband, Gregory, joins me as we discuss what has changed from the time we got married, until now. Let's explore His Needs, Her Needs. 

Hello, all my fifty plus and fabulous ladies, and guests. Welcome to the pilot episode and intro to my podcast, Other Side of the Dash. This podcast was created for those who are living their best lives or trying to lives on the other side of their dash. As a woman living on the other side of my dash, there are many things I have experienced, love, life, joy, and pain, and learned a few lessons along that way. I want this to be a community where we celebrate the time we have left, grow and live our best lives before we expire on this side of the dash. It is my hope that everyone who listens (or watches if you choose to view on YouTube) walks away more inspired, more informed, and more excited to make their lives, on this side of their dash, the best! 

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