The Bright Side of Longevity (Hosted by Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH)

In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss self-coaching tools for cultivating positive self-regard (the ability to see yourself clearly, "warts and all," and still like yourself) and self-efficacy (belief in yourself and your abilities to accomplish your goals). Learn how mindset is the first step in how you define yourself and your world, and how to get rid of limiting...

Cera Reine Meintzer is a meditation instructor and life coach - building foundations of mindfulness and inner strength with her clients. She works with individuals ready to live life on their terms and specializes in supporting HSPs (highly-sensitive persons). She is also a gerontologist, teacher, artist, wife, and mother of three. In this episode, she joins the Bright Side team to discuss effecti...

The world as we currently know it was described in a recent Harvard Public Health article as the Age of Trauma, with political division, gun violence, Covid, the opioid crisis, climate change, and the list goes on. People are stressed out and exhausted. Four in ten people report symptoms of anxiety and depression, up from one in ten in 2019. Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss solutions for ca...

Beth Sanders is the Founder & CEO of LifeBio an online platform that captures life stories while improving mental health, reducing loneliness, and promoting greater feelings of purpose. LifeBio currently works with more than 100 healthcare organizations. Sanders is also the author of the Memory Journal, Life Story Journal, and more. She believes that everyone has a story to tell, and is a speciali...

Kathy McMillan has nearly 30 years of experience in personal financial management and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Registered Financial Planner (RFP), Certified Financial Divorce Specialist (CFDS), and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®). Kathy is one of the first individuals in Canada to have trained with the Sudden Money Institute in Florida specifically to develop unique skills in o...

Kathy McMillan has nearly 30 years of experience in personal financial management and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Registered Financial Planner (RFP), Certified Financial Divorce Specialist (CFDS), and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®). Kathy is one of the first individuals in Canada to have trained with the Sudden Money Institute in Florida specifically to develop unique skills in o...

Peconic Landing is a lifecare community located in Greenport, NY. It is consistently rated among US News & World Report's "Best Nursing Homes in America" and received the highest possible rating in Short-Term Rehabilitation for three consecutive years. It was also named among the best companies to work for in New York State for more than a decade by the Society for Human Resource Management. In pa...

Peconic Landing is a lifecare community located in Greenport, NY. It is consistently rated among US News & World Report's "Best Nursing Homes in America" and received the highest possible rating in Short-Term Rehabilitation for three consecutive years. It was also named among the best companies to work for in New York State for more than a decade by the Society for Human Resource Management. In th...

In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the Blue Zones and eating like our ancestors. Teresa shares her insights on emotional eating, and Danielle talks about Intuitive Eating and changing our relationship with food for a better dining experience.

In this episode of Dr. Roger & Friends, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss re-entering the world and the "new normal" of life with Covid. They talk candidly about safety concerns, respect for others, what the next few months will look like, and basically - how to be a good human. Resource: Dept. of Health by State: https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/healthdepartments.htm...

In Part 3 of this series, I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle share tips for connecting online that go beyond your standard Zoom call. Discover creative ways to connect with friends, family, grandchildren and everyone you care about. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Made By Mortals: https://www.madebymortals.org Armchair Adventures: An Intergenerational...

In this 3-part episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the effects of loneliness on our health, happiness, and longevity and give suggestions for meeting new people and deepening current social connections. In Part 2, they discuss creative solutions to loneliness, and how to both feel heard and understood, while also being there for others. HELPFUL RESOURCES: What Happens In Your Body When...

For 15 years, Colorado based photographer Heidi Wagner has used her camera to look closely at extraordinary people of all ages. Since 2011, Wagner has made The Passions Project the central focus of her creative work. Through The Passions Project, you get a new view of aging and the importance of living life with passion and purpose. Website: http://www.thepassionsproject.com Instagram: https://www...

Molei Wright is recovering from a traumatic brain injury. As a fatal injury survivor, she is finding her way through a new life and learning new lessons constantly. Molei's unlikely journey has been highlighted in national and military print and local news in the US. She joins Dr. Roger & Friends to share her journey from tragedy to triumph in this inspirational story. This is Part 3 of our 3-part...

We all have core beliefs, much of which were defined and shaped at a young age: how we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. We have biases about what's good or bad, safe and unsafe, who to trust, and distrust. We continuously seek out evidence to support what we believe and may get angry when something doesn't. Why is that? In this short episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss...

In this Bright Side episode, Teresa Beshwate shares more on the astounding research of post-traumatic growth. Using her own experience, she teaches how grit and a compelling why can help us move through the dark times and discover new skills and resources as a result.

In this three-part series, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss grit, how to develop it and how it can help you navigate difficulty and build resiience. They will also discuss post-traumatic growth and how it can inspire personal transformation, and they share one woman's story of growth from tragedy in a personal interview. Referenced in this podcast: Pursuit of Meaning and Purpose (Playing to...

In this 3-part series, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the effects of loneliness on our health, happiness, and longevity and give suggestions for meeting new people and deepening current social connections. In Part 1, they take a look at social narcissism and isolation and how they are preventing us from feeling connected and understood. They also share the role technology plays in staying...

Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity podcast welcomes cast members (Hearts & Minds theatre group) and producers of Armchair Adventures: Andy, Ann, Keith, Linda and Lynda, into their virtual studio to talk about this intergenerational show. Made By Mortals, located in Greater Manchester in the UK, bring people's experience to life through music theatre shows, films, workshops and more...

In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss anger, grief and loss, and its prevalence among people in quarantine and isolating with family or being alone. This Bright Side episode also acknowledges society's collective losses: freedom, planned events (like weddings, vacations, graduations), loved ones, employment, physical health, and physical contact with others. They shar...

In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger & Friends talk with award-winning author, columnist, educator and aging expert, Helen Dennis as she shares the progress and challenges we as a society face when it comes to healthy longevity. Helen candidly raises awareness about important Covid-related topics and offers tips for how older adults can live purposefully - in retirement, and at any age. She also...

Paul Vogelzang is the award-winning broadcaster for the Not Old-Better Show. Paul interviews sports and entertainment superstars, health and nutrition experts, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives, all delivering the message that it’s never too late to pursue your passions and create a life of purpose, adventure and significance. This week, he shares what he's learned about life, resilie...

In this week's Dr. Roger & Friends episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle take the resilience quiz and discuss the common traits of a resilient person. They also share the enormous, science-backed benefits of hope and the support of others, along with the positive impact of post-traumatic growth.

First, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the healthcare workers, emergency responders, grocery store and other essential business workers who are putting themselves in harm's way to help. We honor you. In this short message, Dr. Roger Landry, Teresa, and Danielle discuss RAK (random acts of kindness) and volunteering for those who have the time, talent and treasure to share, and how...

How do you deal with change? For many of us, the arrival of Covid meant that we were forced into large, heart-pounding, fear-inducing changes all at once. When that happens, it’s easy to turn to a mindset of lack … lack of time, lack of energy, lack of money, and lack of resources. In this Dr. Roger & Friends episode, the team tackles the tough topic of coping with change and moving from a place o...