Nov 15, 2022
At Walter Reed ArmyMedical Center years ago, I listened to a man who, although missing both legs, cracked jokes with a contagious sense of humor. The soldier’s face quickly clouded over, however, when I pointedly asked him how things were back home.
Looking down at his new prosthetic legs, he whispered, “My marriage...
Nov 10, 2022
For a special Veterans Day episode, I interviewed Fernando Arroyo. Privileged to serve those who served our country, Fernando's passion is to help end veteran suicide. Working as the Veterans Program Director at Step Forward Academy, Fernando also assists veterans transitioning to civilian life. Drawing upon his own...
Nov 7, 2022
"Let Me Be Brutally Honest."
A recent article listed annoying phrases permeating our culture's conversation. Statements like, "I'm sorry if I offended you" or "At the end of the day," were, of course, included – but an additional phrase buried in the list captured my attention:
"Let me be brutally honest."
Most at the...
Nov 3, 2022
Boundaries can be troublesome for anyone - but many caregivers seem to struggle with boundaries daily.
In this special monologue from the broadcast, I delve into this issue - and more.