As we pass Thanksgiving and head for the new year, families and friends often spend a lot of time together. With such togetherness comes love, camaraderie, and support, of course. But, togetherness can also bring discomfort, disagreements, and animosity. And, whether we want to admit or not, sometimes we’re not completely innocent bystanders. We’re human, … Continued


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Eating, Embodiment, and Health

Join Nurse Rona and guest Elizabeth Scott, LCSW, to discuss the difference between the terms “body image” and “embodiment.” They will explore the many factors that can lead to an eating disorder and why treatment is vital to a person’s health and well being.  


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11/15/21 Thriving in the Second Half of Life

Whether you want to call it post-middle age, the second middle-age, or the new middle-age, life can, should be, and often is fulfilling, meaningful, and vibrant as people enter the second half of their lives. But, the post-midlife years also can be filled with distinct challenges, including ones related to our relationships, our work, and … Continued


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Rethinking Suicide: How We Can Do Better

Suicide is a major public health issue and among the top ten causes of death in the United States. More veterans die by suicide than in combat. Nurse Rona Renner will be in conversation with Craig J. Bryan, PsyD to discuss why it’s important to rethink our approach to suicide prevention and consider what is … Continued


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11/1/21 Are you connected to yourself?

“Are you feeling connected to yourself right now?” It’s kind of an odd question. But, according to our guest this week, it’s a question all of us should ask. She argues that our answers have the potential to lead to a greater sense of personal well-being, in a time when the enormous stresses and challenges in … Continued


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10/18/21 The Keto Diet

It’s the low carb diet that’s taking the world by a storm. Keto seems to be everywhere these days. Perhaps you’ve seen books and websites extolling its virtues, or noticed the increasing array of products declaring themselves keto friendly. What exactly is the keto diet? What’s going on in the body? Are carbs really that … Continued


Join Nurse Rona in conversation with Frances Moore Lappé, author or coauthor of twenty books, including the three-million copy Diet for a Small Planet. Joining her will also be Anna Lappé, Co-founder with her mother of Small Planet Institute. She is a respected advocate for sustainability and justice along the food chain, and leader at … Continued