Dr Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years

Music therapists, Tara Jenkins, Meredith Hamons, and Cathy Befi, of North Austin Music Therapy , join us in our Austin studio to talk about their new book, "Music, Memory, and Meaning." And Dr. Mara on Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos.

Addiction specialist, Amanda Miller, LSW, at AspenRidge North and AspenRidge Recovery in Denver, Colorado, joins us to talk about PTSD and the addiction connection, as well as the treatment for PTSD of EMDR. Art Mendoza, producer of this program, will also join us once more to give us a peek at what artists and musicians will be coming up in future programs. And Dr. Mara on Expanding Our Minds! An...

Joining us live in the studio with Ben Gibson, creator of the Un. Incubator, helping dreamers to follow their dreams! Laura Gelezunas reports in from Puerto Vallarta to tell us what the retirees are up to now that they are into the high season! Harmonica extrordinaire Tim Gonzales will be joining us to talk about his music and projects that he is involved with currently And More!

Author and therapist, Megan Devine, founder of Refuge in Grief, joins us once again!  This time, she'll be discussing her new book, "It's OK That You're Not OK." Laura Gelezunas will report in from the retirement paradise, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as the winter visitors begin to return for high season! Director, Writer, Producer, Former Olympian, and CEO of http://www.deepcea.com/about.html DeepCe...

Joining us in our Austin studio, Rob Faubion, Director of Marketing and Communications of AGE of Central Texas, to talk about AGE, the best Caregiver Resource Center in Central Texas. By the way, Rob also happens to be a professional entertainer, who has sung and danced on Broadway, been seen in dozens of feature films and television shows, and emcees some of Austin's biggest annual fundraising ev...

Jihan Barakah, Founder of the Global Quantum Shift, will join us, once again.  This time, she will be live in our Austin studio to discuss: The Paradox of Being and Becoming: Finding Meaning in Every Day Life. Laura Gelezunas will report in from Puerto Vallarta, to let us know what the American retirees are up to in paradise! Art Mendoza, producer of the show, will be telling us of the future arti...

There has been a lot going on with women speaking out after many years of constant sexual harassment and abuse.  Dr. Mara explores this topic and the emerging voice of women and how this benefits ALL of us. Laura Gelezunas reports in from the retirement paradise, Puerto Vallarta! Betty Navas will be calling in from Los Angeles to talk about her music   And MORE!

Addiction specialist, Amanda Miller, LSW, at AspenRidge North and AspenRidge Recovery in Denver, Colorado, joins us to talk about PTSD and the addiction connection, as well as the treatment for PTSD of EMDR. Art Mendoza, producer of this program, will also join us once more to give us a peek at what artists and musicians will be coming up in future programs. And Dr. Mara on Expanding Our Minds! An...

Therapist, Asperger's and internet addiction specialist, and author of the books, "Internet Addiction: Kicking the Habit - 30 Day Plan to Take Back Your Life" and "Is Your Child Addicted to Electronics? 30 Days of Healing and Recovery for Your Child and Family,"  Nathan Driskell joins us from Houston to talk about Internet Addiction! Laura Gelezunas reports in from the retirement paradise, Puerto...

Yoga teacher, Steve Kane, joins us, once again from Westchester, New York.  With today's recent developments around the world Steve will talk about powerful daily practices to maintain inner peace and resilience to stress. Heather kight will be with us to talk about seniors and real estate And the Mona Lisa Twins interview we recorded this past week will be played.  They will be in Liverpool talki...

Author and therapist, Megan Devine, founder of Refuge in Grief, joins us once again!  This time, she'll be discussing her new book, "It's OK That You're Not OK." Laura Gelezunas will report in from the retirement paradise, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as the winter visitors begin to return for high season! Director, Writer, Producer, Former Olympian, and CEO of http://www.deepcea.com/about.html DeepCe...

Jihan Barakah, Founder of the Global Quantum Shift, will join us, once again.  This time, she will be live in our Austin studio to discuss: The Paradox of Being and Becoming: Finding Meaning in Every Day Life. Laura Gelezunas will report in from Puerto Vallarta, to let us know what the American retirees are up to in paradise! Art Mendoza, producer of the show, will be telling us of the future arti...

Their new on-line service has just launched!  Yes!  Well Beyond Care is up and running and the founders, Lauren Tarrant and Jeffrey Fry, will join us once again in the studio tell us about this awesome company, helping people choose their own caregivers for a better fit! Veteran First Sergeant Will Williams, a friend of the program and the winner of multiple awards for his service in the community...

We have a packed program with founder of Austin Holistic Fitness, Jeremy Robinson, joining us once again from here in Austin.  This time Jeremy will talk about overcoming injury...and detoxing. Laura Gelezunas will report in from the retirement paradise, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as the new arrivals begin to come in for the winter season!  Paula Atherton will be joining us from New York to talk abou...

This is an encore presentation of Dr. Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years with Dr. DeMaria, Johnny Arco, and Jan Leder all artists The original date was March 26, 2017 Have a safe Labor Day and sending strength to all Texans on the coast and Houston, my hometown

Jihan Barakah, Founder of the Global Quantum Shift, will join us, once again, live in our Austin studio to discuss how we can all make a "shift" at any stage of our life in order to live with more joy, as well as healing the global community and universal interconnectedness. Ben Dayton will be joining us to talk about his music and where he will be going. Artist and muralist, Tessa Moeller, joins...

Long-time Boston Globe Economics and Finance reporter, former reporter for The Economist, AND current research writer for the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, Kimberly Blanton joins us, once again from Boston. This time, Kim joins us to help us understand Social Security and how to plan to get the most from it in our retirement. Omar Phoenix will also be joining us to talk about h...

Speaker, Speech Coach, Workshop Leader, and Author of "When Roles Reverse," about caring for elderly parents, Jim Comer (Comer Communications), joins us once again in our Austin studio!  This time Jim talks about what to look for in a long term care facility, how to deal with the unexpected when caring for an elderly loved-one, and some of the many benefits he gained from showing up for his folks...

Freelance writer and contributor to the Wall Street Journal, The Chopra Center for Wellbeing, and Huffington Post, specializing in mental health and wellness, Emily Holland, joins us from Chicago to talk about some of her findings in her writing research about stress, as well as her article "6 Lessons My Adventurous Grandpa Taught Me About Life." Laura Gelezunas reports in from the retirement para...

Judith A. Levy, EdM, OTR, joins us from New Jersey to talk about her book, "Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia," based on her personal experience of being an adult child of a mother with Alzheimer's, as well as past work experience, and written to provide support to others who find themselves in a similar situation. ALSO....Molly Lord, speaker, educator, and founder of ...

Speaker, Author, Speech Coach, Workshop Leader, and founder of Comer Communications, Jim Comer, joins us live in our Austin studio to talk about his book, "When Roles Reverse," about caring for elderly parents.   Laura Gelezunas reports in from the retirement paradise, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Paula Maya will be talking Brazilian Music with us and what palns she has in the future And MORE!

Long-time Boston Globe Economics and Finance reporter, former reporter for The Economist, AND current research writer for the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, Kimberly Blanton joins us, once again from Boston. This time, Kim joins us to help us understand Social Security and how to plan to get the most from it in our retirement. Omar Phoenix will also be joining us to talk about h...

Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Heather Kight, joins us live in our Austin studio to discuss the HOT Austin housing market and her specialty of working with families looking to downsize or moving an aging parent to assisted living, helping with retirement moves to the Austin area to be near adult children and other real estate transactions for the 55+ demographic.  The Austin musical group, Americ...

We will be joined, once again, from Vashon Island, in the Puget Sound, by worldwide speaker, blogger, minister, and author of several books, including "The Power of Pause" and "Sanctuary – Creating a Space for Grace in Your Life," Terry Hershey,  This time, Terry joins us to talk about finding sanctuary in our lives! Laura Gelezunas will report in from the retirement paradise, Puerto Vallarta. Mus...