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

The benefits of creativity are numerous – stress reduction, less depression and anxiety, better problem-solving, greater flexibility, more resilience and better coping skills. Never was there a better time to explore our creative sides than now, whether it’s traditional pursuits like art, music and dance; challenging our minds to explore news ways of thinking and journaling our thoughts; or findin...

In this special Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger and Danielle are joined by special guest host Lu Cavallaro. Lu and Dr. Roger share stories from their military past, including surviving the depression, overcoming hardship and being strangers in a strange land. In their wisdom they offer tips to young people for coping during Covid. Resources: An Edward Jones and Age Wave Study: https://www.edwardjon...

This episode is a compilation of a Facebook LIVE video series from Dr. Roger & Friends, "We're All In This Together," recorded in March and April. Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss self-care tools during the pandemic, to include the importance of sleep, setting boundaries when working from home, the role of humor in coping, and a few tips for the introverts and extroverts among us.

As part of the "We're All In This Together" Facebook Video Series, Dr. Roger Landry, Teresa and Danielle discuss the enormous health benefits of gratitude and how changing your thinking can change your life. They also offer a "how to" primer for creating and sharing gratitude with others. NOTE: This compilation was recorded over the course of four weeks in March and April, during Covid-19, but the...

Deborah (“Deb”) Crowe Deb lives her life by her own unique design. Her education and career have been in Disability Case Management, where she specialized in Neurotrauma from 1990 – 2013. After 23 years as an entrepreneur in the medical-legal sector, Deb transitioned to become a Certified Executive & Business Coach. Deb coaches mid to upper management and C-suite executives to disrupt their habits...

Rosemary Ramsey is a 15-year veteran of senior living, serving in both marketing and operations and most recently as vice president of strategic projects. She is also a long-time volunteer with at-risk and foster youth, serving agencies such as Monroe Harding, The Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Children’s Home of Tampa. She holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University, and she’s...

This is part 3 of a 3-part series on spirituality: Nature, Hope and Purpose - Finding Your Spiritual Center No Matter What You Believe. In this episode, the Bright Side team is joined, once again, by gerontologist and wellness expert, Cera Meintzer, as they dive into purpose: what it means, why it's important, and how to find it. More Resources: VIA Character Strengths: https://www.viacharacter.or...

In this episode, the Brightside team is joined by gerontologist and wellness expert, Cera Meintzer. Although we have many differences, at the deepest level, we also have many similarities. The team discusses the commonalities we all share and some tools for cultivating spirituality. This is part 2 of the 3-part series: Nature, Hope and Purpose - Finding Your Spiritual Center No Matter What You Bel...

Take a Bath in Nature is the first in a three-part series: Nature, Hope and Purpose - Finding Your Spiritual Center No Matter What You Believe. In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the science-backed benefits of spending time in nature - why it's good for us, what happens when we experience nature-deficit, and how much time we need for optimal health. HELPFUL RESOURCES: Healthie...

With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is an experienced therapist; retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach; consultant; speaker; and writer. She has been weaving adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that shape clients’ roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She hosts the popular Revolutionize your R...

In this episode, the Bright Side team is joined by two powerhouse leaders who have dedicated decades to improving the quality of life of older people, Nancy Schier Anzelmo and Paula Hertel. Both share a love for horses and have co-founded Connected Horse, which provides the opportunity for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners to experience a meaningful and powerful conne...

This special Dr. Roger & Friends episode is a short compilation of Facebook LIVE videos shared in April and May during the pandemic as part of the "We're All in This Together" series. When this was recorded, the death toll in the US was around 70,000 people. Today, it is nearly 160,000, making this information even more relevant today. In this episode, the team discusses how to maintain healthy re...

In this special episode, Bright Side co-host, Teresa Beshwate, defines relationships from a coaching perspective, explores setting healthy physical and emotional boundaries, and how we unknowingly create rule books for the people we care about. Teresa shares tips for stepping into our power and taking control of our thoughts and emotional responses.

Kay Van Norman is an internationally known healthy aging expert. She is the president and founder of Brilliant Aging. She has directed the Keiser Institute on Aging, serves on international boards, speaks and consults around the world, and has an extensive list of publications, including two books and scores of journal articles. Kay is living her purpose and passion as a lifelong dancer and backco...

In this episode, Dr. Roger and friends review the top ten takeaways from the Longevity series, including why we should age like pond scum, how to be architects of your brain, and reconstructing Roseto for healthier social connections. Yes, we're being cryptic on purpose - click to listen for easy-to-follow guidelines for living your best life. When you're done, be sure to tune in to episodes one t...

Optimistic people live 7 1/2 years longer than pessimistic people. In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the benefits of positive thinking and living, and learning to adapt to life's curveballs in a healthful way. Click here for episode #11 ("Longevity Wrap Up"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/summary-bsol-longevity-series HELPFUL RESOURCES: Why Thinking Positiv...

Penny Cook is a fierce advocate for older adults who has dedicated her career to changing the aging experience. Penny’s past efforts were focused in Colorado, through her leadership with the Colorado Culture Change Coalition and Colorado Access. In the past nearly three years she has expanded her influence as the president and CEO of Pioneer Network, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to...

As part of the "We're All In This Together" Facebook Video Series, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the lessons learned during Covid-19, and what they hope they remember and integrate into their lives, moving forward. These include life lessons like teamwork, gratitude, empathy, self-awareness and resilience. NOTE: This compilation was recorded over the course of four weeks in March and Apri...

Dr. Terry Barnett wants you to live like you’re dying. With a doctorate in ministry, Dr. Barnett is an expert in end-of-life, and his research and experience show that America is getting it wrong. He is taking on our death-phobic culture with his three key secrets to dying well, which also happen to be the three key secrets to living well. His mission is to help people enjoy the benefits of a good...

Sky Bergman is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, writer, and visual artist. She is also a professor of photography at Cal Poly University in California. Her first documentary, Lives Well Lived, celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Encompassing over 3000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insight...

In this special Dr. Roger & Friends episode, the team asks kids age six through age eighteen their response to the Covid pandemic. Dr. Roger also interviews his grandson, Jackson, about how he is coping with the many changes he's experiencing in life, work, and academic pursuits.

In part two of this two-part interview with Eden Alternative President and CEO, Jill Vitale-Aussem, Jill discusses more about the impact of Covid-19 on senior living, and how we can provide support. Resources: Eden Alternative: https://www.edenalt.org Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHDQLYP/ref =dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 O...

Jill Vitale-Aussem’s leadership in the field of aging services has transformed organizational cultures and in turn, the lives of many older people. She is the author of Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift, and she speaks internationally on the topics of culture, leadership and ageism. Jill has always been a powerhouse when it comes to reframing aging, and today she serves as Pr...

In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss how they have changed and changes they've witnessed in others during Covid-19. For many, this has been a time of personal growth and resilience. The team offers tips for moving forward with the lessons learned in this brave new world.

In a very special Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity episode, Dr. Roger fields new health-related questions about Covid-19, social distancing and other changes in the future, and how re-opening states might impact us. This is an excerpt from the team's Facebook video series, "We're all in this together." These questions include: Q. When officials talk about “testing” for the Coronav...