62. 21,000 Cups of Water (Nadine's Story)
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
Release Date: 09/25/2024
75. When I Was Fighting For Doris, She Was Fighting For Me
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
(Episode description by podcast producer, Sue Duffield) “Today’s episode goes much deeper than just a story about host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly’s sister, Doris. Her heart-felt words will throttle the listener into a Netflix-like mini-series of hope, despair, miracles and over-the-top depth of secrets revealed. Mary Anne is at her finest here, but it took everything she had to disclose the family secret, all while her sister Doris transitioned into the after-life. You will find great compassion and understanding as to why Mary Anne is a soldier for the kingdom of caregiving. She...
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74. The Last Gift (Separating Personal Grief from Professional Obligation)
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly shares from her heart, knowing that she'll experience loss and grief very soon in her life, coping with the very thing which she compassionately teaches that comforts others. Caregivers, doulas and professionals like Mary Anne are typically the first line of support as they assist other dementia patients and their family members to cope with serious illness, feelings of loss, and the end of life. But now, it's her time. This episode begins with the celebration of a new building that is shared by both the Veranda Ministries and the Preferred Care Group. An...
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73. Derby Day 2025 at Veranda Ministries!
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
Who says those with dementia and Alzheimer's can't have fun?! What an exciting day at the Veranda Ministries for all who attended. The "ponies" ran (walkers decorated with blow-up horse heads!) and the laughter was contagious. This episode includes LIVE coverage of an exceptional day of celebration for all of the Veranda family and friends. Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's vision continues, knowing how crucial it is to engage those with dementia with creative activities that provide comfort and relaxation, improving their quality of life. Derby Day for dementia!
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72. Veranda Ministries Ribbon Cutting Day!
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
The brand new location for Veranda Ministries was celebrated with a dedication service, tasty food and community fellowship. This episode is filled with audio clips of the ribbon cutting and ceremony held on April 1st, 2025. Speakers Dusty Wells, Dr. Eddy Moody, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, Dave Clark, Billy Blackwood and others are featured in today's podcast episode, LIVE from the ceremony. A very exciting day for all, honoring the ministry of founder Mary Anne Oglesby Sutherly, her staff and countless volunteers. God's work is definitely first class here for those with dementia and their...
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71. Two Hearts, One Mission (Heart of Mary House and the Veranda Ministries)
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
The Heart of Mary House (HOMH) began in a two bedroom home located in the South Nashville area on the campus of St. Edward Church. The mission of Heart of Mary House is to provide a safe, comfortable, and peaceful home-like setting for underserved people who have been given a terminal prognosis and need somewhere to stay and someone to care for them during their final days and weeks. They were able to host two residents at a time in this home. Today’s episode, host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and HOMH’s director, Kim Derrick. share in the celebration of a new property for HOMH that was...
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70. International Doula Life Movement Founder/CEO Anna Marie Adams
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's guest, Anna Marie Adams, is an exceptional digital creator and Founder/CEO of the International Doula Life Movement. This episode is an honest conversation between both of these qualified and expert spokespersons for the need for doulas at every stage of seasoned life. This amazing partnership between the Veranda Ministries and IDLM continues to bring hope and answers for families, dealing with serious health conditions as well as end-of-life. From patient rights to final transitions, IDLM is a compassionate relationship-based care and resource for all who...
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69. The Gift of Love
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
The Veranda Ministries has a new building and a new projection of goals to reach the aging community of Gallatin, TN and the surrounding areas. What an exciting look into the facility, the dreams fulfilled and the people that make it all happen. Founder and Director, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly candidly talks about this God-inspired transition in this episode. It is truly a gift of love! For questions, comments and ways to support the Veranda Ministries, get on www.verandaministries.org
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68. Mary Anne's Story (Simulcast from the "I Love To Tell the Story Podcast")
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
Celebrating the collaboration with the “I Love To Tell The Story” Podcast with Dave Clark and Dusty Wells and the “Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast” episode is an amazing conversation between Dave, Dusty and Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly. So what's her story, and why are Dave and Dusty so excited to share it? As her followers and subscribers already know, Mary Anne is the founder of an exceptional non-profit organization called the www.VerandaMinistries.org. Dave Clark says it right: “If you or someone in your family has had to walk through the dark journey known as Dementia and you...
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67. The Voices of Dementia Know How to Celebrate!
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
This live, on-location New Year's Eve party at the Veranda is a heart-warming reminder that even those with dementia know how to cut the rug and celebrate! The dialogue, the joy and the excitement are some of the best gifts these wonderful friends can share with each other. Their stories live forever. For contributions to this exceptional respit program, get on www.verandaministries.org.
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66. "A Strange Way" (Behind the Scenes of the Veranda Benefit)
Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast
You can't imagine the prep and detail it takes to pull off an amazing gala event and concert like "A Christmas To Remember" - The Veranda Ministries Benefit every year. The staff, board and volunteers were ready to roll on that December 2nd night. This episode is on location from the women's rest room, because we ALL know, some of the greatest coversations start when women get together, readying themselves before an event. Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Sue Duffield candidly and comedicly talk about the value of this extraordinary gathering of musicians, friends, family and those glorious...
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Nadine will be long remembered as a faithful volunteer and servant. She was a true friend of Veranda Ministries and a true treasure to everyone who knew her.
The best part of this story is listening to Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly share her bond with Nadine as her advocate, EOLD/Dementia Doula. Relationship-based care was in full operation, and there's no doubt that we all can learn from this example of love.
This episode also includes part one of Randy’s story, a journey no family wants to take. His treatment in an emergency room and the care he received in a specialized unit are ones no family should have to endure.
Mary Anne's outrage over his care (and lack thereof) is the result of a disheartening and unfortunate commonplace experience of how those living with dementia are treated in some medical facilities and specialized units around the country. PLWD deserve better care.
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