ENCORE OF EPISODE 73: MY DAUGHTER RACHEL WRIGHT, MONOGAMOUS/POLYAMOROUS PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Release Date: 08/26/2024
A Comment on a Comment from a Listener, & an Attempt at Humor
Loving Later Life
Welcome to a unique episode of Loving Later Life! While I was thinking about what to do for this episode, I wanted to do something with humor for some levity, which I attempt to do! But first, I decided to share a comment with you that I received from a listener, which ironically caused second thoughts about striving for a more humorous episode. It will all make sense once you listen! So, I guess it’s also an episode about vulnerability...sharing the comment and hoping you’ll enjoy my humor!… See you there!
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Dr. Harpriya Singh: A Masterclass in Living Your Best Life
Loving Later Life
Dr. Harpriya Singh is a gastroenterologist practicing at Stanford Healthcare-Trivalley in Pleasanton. My original intention was to have Dr. Singh share with us about how we can best take care of our physical health. While we talk about that, what transpired is a masterclass in how to experience our life with the most joy and fulfillment no matter what is happening around us. If you share this with everyone you care about, it will change their life. Full stop. Not hyperbole. Listen and learn to truly love your life!
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On the 100th episode of Loving Later Life, I say F-You!
Loving Later Life
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the 100th episode of Loving Later Life! This is a first because for this, the 100th episode, I was not prepared at all. It was when talking to a friend who had recently been discovering some of my old writings online that the light bulb sizzled on. As I was describing how I was feeling about this episode, they said to me, “F-you!” And I looked at them and said, “What now?” And they said, “You know, like you wrote in your article!” I really wasn’t sure what they were referring to until I did an investigative search into my archives, and...
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Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room
Loving Later Life
The other night I thought I heard something on T.V. and what I heard wasn’t at all what they had said. It showed me what my brain was tuning into and what it was looking for and I had to share it with you. I believe that if we share our experiences with one another, it helps us to stay connected and feel less alone. That’s all I’ll say here, except for please listen and share!
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Sheridan Ruth: Performance Coach and Nervous System Specialist
Loving Later Life
Welcome back to Loving Later life, episode 98! I want to start by saying thank you to those of you who receive my emails every other week and responded to my question wondering if you are receiving them consistently. Annd, I am truly touched by your comments affirming that the podcast and the emails are resonating and that they are providing value to you. We know that it’s best not to rely on external validation, and it sure is yummy icing on the cake to hear it! So, thank you and if you would please consider going to where you get your podcasts and leave a review. OK! Our...
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How a Call with AT&T Led to Fear, an Epiphany and then Anxiety
Loving Later Life
I’ve been feeling a bit meh to be honest. Lack of energy, mentally and physically off and feeling like I wasn’t going to have anything worthwhile to share with you. Yes, part of that is my inner critic popping off in judgement, annnd, I was at a bit of a loss. Then I had two different conversations with two very close friends, and I thought, ya know, I need to share what came up for me in these conversations because perhaps I’m not alone. This episode, like many of my solo shows, is me sharing my thoughts, challenges, revelations, in hopes that it may help, since as I’ve said...
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Annamarie Pluhar: The Benefits of Shared Housing & How to Find and Keep Good Housemates
Loving Later Life
Hey everyone! Whether you are a regular here at Loving Later Life or a newbie, listen closely to this episode because you may discover an alternative housing idea for you or someone you know. If you live alone, have you ever thought “Gee, it would be nice to have someone else around because I’m feeling a bit isolated.” Or you've experienced not feeling well, wishing there were someone to be there to give you a hand with things? Or after paying your bills, found yourself thinking it would be nice if you didn’t have to pay the entire amount? Well listen up because my guest Annamarie...
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Spoken Word Poetry of Birthday Thoughts & Wishes Gone Wild as I Officially Become a “Senior”
Loving Later Life
It is a big birthday for me this month and I wrote this as a gift to myself, to my kids and to my grandkids. It encompasses all that is me, was me, and I do believe not just me. You may want to listen to it more than once and then share it with someone, and I think you’ll see why after you hear it. All I can say is that I have never written anything like this before. There is really no way to describe it, so just press play and hear for yourself!
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Elizabeth Laura Nelson: Her Heartwarming Heartbreaking Love Story for New York Times Modern Love, and Her Journey of Self-Discovery
Loving Later Life
I have to tell you that this has to be one of the most vulnerable interviews I have had with a guest. Do not miss one minute of this episode. Elizabeth Laura Nelson is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor. I discovered Elizabeth after reading her Modern Love Story in the New York Times (the link is below), which was their most popular article on social media the weekend it was published! Back to that in a minute. Elizabeth co-founded Jenny, a digital magazine focused on Gen X and elder Millennial women and served as the managing editor of Woman’s World and the deputy health editor for Best...
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The Holidays & A New Year: Will You See Opportunities or Problems? + A Toast to Listeners
Loving Later Life
Welcome to the last 2024 episode of Loving Later Life. This episode is dropping on December 23rd just 2 days before the holiday and a little over a week away from the year 2025. And because it is a bonkers time for all, I’m keeping this shorter than usual. I learned a new term recently: liminal space. Apparently, the word liminal is from the Latin word limen, which means threshold. It is defined as “a transitional state between where someone is and where they are going—not knowing the future whether physically, emotionally, or metaphorically.” The space between what has already...
info_outlineEncore encore Rachel Wright! This episode is hugely important to me as Rachel’s mom.
I am still getting messages as to how it has helped others by giving them an understanding about other lifestyle choices…
“I was SO GRATEFUL to be able to step into a conversation (on this topic) with some knowledge provided so candidly and thoroughly by you and Rachel!“
My daughter Rachel MA, LMFT is a distinguished psychotherapist and is non-monogamous/polyamorous... and she and her partners Yair and Ashley just had a beautiful baby boy.
In this episode, we talk about how to have tough conversations and improve communication in all of your relationships.
The 2nd half is about her non-monogamous/polyamorous life, its challenges, misconceptions and much more.
Someone recently said to me that they listened to the first part of the episode but stopped listening to the rest about non-monogamy because it’s not how this person chooses to live.
While this lifestyle isn’t for everyone it is so important to learn about it.
Why?
In our current divisive climate we all know that when there is ignorance, there is judging and othering, which can lead to bullying, violence, loss of rights, freedoms and isolation.
We need more understanding, kindness and love in this world and it starts with getting to know each other better.
I hope you’ll listen to this episode at least once and share it to help open more minds and hearts and hopefully encourage understanding and acceptance for all kinds of love.