Dr Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years

Two psychologists in New York will join us to discuss about what's happening inside the nursing homes in the NYC-area, how Covid-19 is affecting the residents and the staff, the stress on the residents, staff, families, and psychologists, and what we need to know and what we can do. Dr. Jeanne Devine, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer and Dr. Arnetta McKenn...

Interfaith Minister, Rev. Gudjon Bergmann on Finding Peace in the Eye of the Storm Musician, author, yoga and meditation teacher, Interfaith Minister, Reverend Gudjon Bergmann joins us from Austin to discuss finding peace in the eye of the storm during the time of this pandemic, as well as avoiding the urge to deny the reality of this storm. Also joining us will be friend and guitarist Betty Navas...

We're back with another live show from isolation in Austin, TX and our guest, Robert MacPhee, joins us from his home in California. Robert MacPhee is speaker, host of the podcast, "Excellent Decisions Wisdom Series," creator of the Excellent Decisions Leadership Program, and author of the new book, "Manifesting for Non-Gurus."   Then we will be speaking with jazz saxophonist, Paula Atherton, about...

During these challenging times Dr. Mara Karpel will talk about professionals and why it's important to listen to those that specialize in their field no matter what it is.  Be safe and stay informed.

We'll be joined by Howard Covitz, PhD, ABPP, NCPsyA.  Dr. Covitz is a psychologist-psychoanalyst.  For many years, he was the Director and on the Training Faculty of They Psychoanalytic Studies Institute (PSI/IPP) in Philadelphia.  He was a member of the Board of the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis and has taught mathematics, psychology, statistics, and post-professional...

Encore Presentation with Jonathan McCoy, Speaker, Advocate for transparency in senior care, and Founder/President of Family CareSpace LLC, joins us to talk about his platform to help families and care facilities in the care of loved ones.   Raising Cultures is site about a blended family through transracial/ interracial/multiracial adoption that's trying to share their story with the world so that...

Encore Presentation with Lauren Tarrent, RN, co-founder of Well Beyond Care, joins us once again to discuss caregiving for our loved ones.  This time she will discuss home care vs. home health, can you have both at the same time?, how to transition, and how to connect the two! We will also be joined by a great jazz saxophonist, Paula Atherton, on her latest releases! Dr. Mara with more tips for li...

This is an Encore Presentation of Professor of Education, Zakia Y. Gates, Ph. D., joins us from Philadelphia.  Dr. Gates refers to herself as an Intentional, Trans-formative Culturally Responsive Social Justice Professor of Education because it explicitly outlines what she does for her students.  She will join us to discuss transformation, social justice, and diversity.   Dr. Mara with tips on liv...

Educator, Coach, Speaker, Advocate for Mental Health Awareness, and Author, Sheila D. Williams, Ph. D., joins us to discuss her new book, "My Mother's Keeper," a memoir about her life, her mother's struggle with mental illness, and how the misdiagnoses and lack of treatment negatively impacted her family.  With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, and a very personal insight on...

We'll be joined by Howard Covitz, PhD, ABPP, NCPsyA.  Dr. Covitz is a psychologist-psychoanalyst.  For many years, he was the Director and on the Training Faculty of They Psychoanalytic Studies Institute (PSI/IPP) in Philadelphia.  He was a member of the Board of the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis and has taught mathematics, psychology, statistics, and post-professional...

Jonathan McCoy, Speaker, Advocate for transparency in senior care, and Founder/President of Family CareSpace LLC, joins us to talk about his platform to help families and care facilities in the care of loved ones.   Raising Cultures is site about a blended family through transracial/ interracial/multiracial adoption that's trying to share their story with the world so that others can feel inspired...

Lauren Tarrent, RN, co-founder of Well Beyond Care, joins us once again to discuss caregiving for our loved ones.  This time she will discuss home care vs. home health, can you have both at the same time?, how to transition, and how to connect the two! We will also be joined by a great jazz saxophonist, Paula Atherton, on her latest releases! Dr. Mara with more tips for living the Passionate Life....

Professor of Education, Zakia Y. Gates, Ph. D., joins us from Philadelphia.  Dr. Gates refers to herself as an Intentional, Trans-formative Culturally Responsive Social Justice Professor of Education because it explicitly outlines what she does for her students.  She will join us to discuss transformation, social justice, and diversity.   Dr. Mara with tips on living the Passionate Life.   Art wil...

We will be joined from Westchester, NY, by Lawrence Edwards, Ph. D., Licensed Psychotherapist, Board-Certified Neurotherapist, faculty member of New York Medical College, President of the Kundalini Research Network, author, and founder of KundaliniSupport.org.  Dr. Edwards joins us to discuss Kundalini Meditation. James Pace of Good Neighbor Settlement House joins us from near the border in Browns...

We have an extra special packed show tonight!! Certified Laughter Yoga instructor, Rosa Linda Cruz, joins us from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas to discuss this worldwide healing technique! ALSO, joining us from the Alps of Switzerland, author and founder/director of Imaginal Academy Institute in Switzerland, Selene Calloni Williams discusses her powerful healing book, "The Mother Mantra:  The Anc...

We'll be joined in the studio by the owners/founders of Austin Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi to discuss health and wellness thru these martial arts...no matter our age. No other school in Austin has taught more people Kung Fu or Tai Chi. With two Austin Locations and programs for Adults, Seniors, Kids and Prek, Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi has a 27 year track record in Austin Texas. Our community and family atm...

Best-selling author, teacher, and facilitator of workshops in the Toltec tradition, HeatherAsh Amara joins us once again!!  This time, HeatherAsh discusses her latest book, "The Warrior Heart Practice:  A Simple Process to Transform Confusion into Clarity and Pain into Peace." And Dr. Mara jump starts the year with a discussion on bringing more passion into 2020 and the new decade!! And some more...

Motivational speaker and singer, Reginald Proctor, joins us, once again, from NYC!  This time, wearing his motivational speaking hat, Reginald will inspire us to stay on our journey! Reginald will speak about the importance of trusting yourself and your judgement. Art Mendoza will talk about the new acts coming to The Backstage of El Mercado on South first. And Dr. Mara on Getting Your Bearings in...

We'll be joined in the studio by the owners/founders of Austin Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi to discuss health and wellness thru these martial arts...no matter our age. No other school in Austin has taught more people Kung Fu or Tai Chi. With two Austin Locations and programs for Adults, Seniors, Kids and Prek, Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi has a 27 year track record in Austin Texas. Our community and family atm...

Can't believe that 2019 is almost over! As we come to the end of another year Dr. Mara Karpel reflects on some of the programs that we produced as well as discuss the new things coming up in 2020. Producer of this program, Art Mendoza, will play some of the music we all enjoyed in 2019 and will talk about the new projects in 2020.

Speaker, Counselor, Suicide Prevention Specialist, and Author of Make It To Midnight: Learning to Live When You Want To Die, Jim Denning returns to discuss preventing suicide during the holiday season. Dr. Mara on one of the pillars of living The Passionate Life, Gratitude, why and how.

Health and Wellness Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Founder of Alaine's Transitional Coaching, Alaine Nolt, joins us once again from Colorado Springs.  This time, Alaine will discuss coping with the stress of the holiday season and the holiday temptations to eat stress-inducing foods, such as sugar. Also, Dr. Mara will continue the discussion of living a Passionate Life and maintaining our center...

Happy Thanksgiving! Speaker, Counselor, Suicide Prevention Specialist, and Author of Make It To Midnight: Learning to Live When You Want To Die, Jim Denning returns to discuss preventing suicide during the holiday season. Dr. Mara on one of the pillars of living The Passionate Life, Gratitude, why and how. And MORE!

Motivational speaker and singer, Reginald Proctor, joins us, once again, from NYC!  This time, wearing his motivational speaking hat, Reginald will inspire us to stay on our journey! Reginald will speak about the importance of trusting yourself and your judgement. Art Mendoza will talk about the new acts coming to The Backstage of El Mercado on South first. And Dr. Mara on Getting Your Bearings in...

We'll be joined from NY by Filmmaker, Josh Aronson, to discuss his documentary that is about to be released, "To Be of Service," about veterans with PTSD who have found their Service Dog to be a mode of treatment that profoundly helps them return to a life of feeling and love. A member of the Director's Guild of America, Aronson has won numerous awards for his work including: Academy Award nominat...