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The Bright Side of Longevity (Hosted by Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH)
Welcome to The Bright Side of Longevity. Join Dr. Roger Landry, co-host Danielle Palli, and guests as they discuss the bright side of getting older through healthy longevity. Guided by the research, this lighthearted and educational discussion will leave you with practical tips and ways to impact your lifestyle to brighten life's journey.
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The Bright Side of Longevity (Hosted by Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH)E59: Senior Living and the Pandemic (The Stuff of Heroes) P1
Peconic Landing is a lifecare community located in Greenport, NY. It is consistently rated among US News & World Report's "Best Nursing Homes in America" and…
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E58: Nutrition in Context
In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the Blue Zones and eating like our ancestors. Teresa shares her insights on emotional eating, and Danielle talks about…
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E57: What Now? (Navigating the New Normal of Covid)
In this episode of Dr. Roger & Friends, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss re-entering the world and the "new normal" of life with Covid. They talk…
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E56: I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends: Part 3 (Social Connection During Covid)
In Part 3 of this series, I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle share tips for connecting online that go beyond your…
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E55: I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends (How Loneliness Impacts Our Health and Creative Approaches to Combat It) - PART 2
In this 3-part episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the effects of loneliness on our health, happiness, and longevity and give suggestions for…
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E54: The Passions Project: Living With Passion and Purpose (Featuring Photographer Heidi Wagner)
For 15 years, Colorado based photographer Heidi Wagner has used her camera to look closely at extraordinary people of all ages. Since 2011, Wagner has made The…
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E53: Grit: Molei Wright's Story of Post-Traumatic Growth (P3)
Molei Wright is recovering from a traumatic brain injury. As a fatal injury survivor, she is finding her way through a new life and learning new lessons…
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E52: Conflicts and Core Beliefs
We all have core beliefs, much of which were defined and shaped at a young age: how we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. We have biases about…
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E51: Grit: The Power of a Compelling ‘Why’ and Post-Traumatic Growth (P2)
In this Bright Side episode, Teresa Beshwate shares more on the astounding research of post-traumatic growth. Using her own experience, she teaches how grit…
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E50: Grit: The Power of a Compelling 'Why?' (P1)
In this three-part series, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss grit, how to develop it and how it can help you navigate difficulty and build resiience. They…
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E49: I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends (How Loneliness Impacts Our Health and Creative Approaches to Combat It) - PART 1
In this 3-part series, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the effects of loneliness on our health, happiness, and longevity and give suggestions for…
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E48: Armchair Adventures: An Intergenerational Journey into the Imagination
Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity podcast welcomes cast members (Hearts & Minds theatre group) and producers of Armchair Adventures: Andy, Ann…
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E47: Anger, Grief & Loss: Coping During Covid (and Beyond)
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss anger, grief and loss, and its prevalence among people in quarantine and isolating with…
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E46: An Interview with Syndicated Columnist, Author and Aging Expert, Helen Dennis
In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger & Friends talk with award-winning author, columnist, educator and aging expert, Helen Dennis as she shares the progress…
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E45: Not Old-Better: An Interview with Award-Winning Broadcaster Paul Vogelzang
Paul Vogelzang is the award-winning broadcaster for the Not Old-Better Show. Paul interviews sports and entertainment superstars, health and nutrition experts…
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E44: Resilience in the Time of Covid (Take the Resilience Quiz with Us!)
In this week's Dr. Roger & Friends episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle take the resilience quiz and discuss the common traits of a resilient person. They…
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E43: RAKtivism and Volunteering (Even When You’re Socially Distancing)
First, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the healthcare workers, emergency responders, grocery store and other essential business workers who are…
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E42: Coping with Change and Developing an "Abundance" Mindset
How do you deal with change? For many of us, the arrival of Covid meant that we were forced into large, heart-pounding, fear-inducing changes all at once. When…
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E41: Creativity During Covid
The benefits of creativity are numerous – stress reduction, less depression and anxiety, better problem-solving, greater flexibility, more resilience and…
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E40: Resilience: What We Can Learn from Our Elders about Coping During a Pandemic
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…
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E39: Coping and Self-Care During Covid
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…
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E38: Gratitude! It Does a Body Good.
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…
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E37: Heart-Centered Leadership and the Power of Imperfection
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…
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E36: The Victory Lap: Uniting Foster Youth and Senior Living for a Win-Win Intergenerational Opportunity
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…
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E35: The Pursuit of Meaning and Purpose (Playing to Your Strengths)
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…
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E34: The Ties That Bind: Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience
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…
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E33: Take a Bath in the Forest! (The Extraordinary Benefits of Spending Time in Nature) - P1
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…
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E32: Revolutionizing Retirement with Dorian Mintzer
With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is an experienced therapist; retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive…
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E31: The Healing Power of Horses for Those Living with Dementia
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…
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E30: Relationship Survival Guide: Pandemic Style
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…
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E29: Relationship Manuals and Setting Healthy Boundaries
In this special episode, Bright Side co-host, Teresa Beshwate, defines relationships from a coaching perspective, explores setting healthy physical and…
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E28: Brilliant Aging with Kay Van Norman
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…
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E11: The Longevity Series Wrap Up (Ten Takeaways to Living Better, Longer)
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…
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Episode 10: Great Expectations (How Our Outlook Shapes Our Future)
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…
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E27: Advocating Change: An Interview with President and CEO of the Pioneer Network, Penny Cook
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…
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E26: We're All in This Together: Lessons Learned
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…
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E25: How to Live Like You're Dying: An Interview with Dr. Terry Barnett
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…
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E24: Lives Well Lived: A Talk with Award-Winning Filmmaker Sky Bergman
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…
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E23: We’re ALL in This Together: Young People Weigh in On Covid 19
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…
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E22: Mindshift: An Interview with Eden Alternative President and CEO, Jill Vitale-Aussem (part 2)
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…
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E21: Mindshift: President and CEO of Eden Alternative, Jill Vitale-Aussem, Disrupts the Status Quo of Aging (part 1)
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…
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E20: Changes in a Time of Coronavirus (Turn and Face the Strange)
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…
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E19: Dr. Roger Answers Questions About Covid-19
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…
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E18: Will you be Fit or Frail at 85? (An Interview with Best-Selling Author Cathy Richards)
Cathy Richards is a best-selling author and owner of Inspiring Vitality. She is a lifestyle and wellness strategist who helps individuals and organizations…
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E17: Longevity Around the Globe (We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For)
Jan Hively is a social entrepreneur who transforms how communities view aging and lifelong work. She organizes networks that empower older adults to identify…
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E16: A Wrecking Ball of Truth and Inspiration (An Interview with Growing Bolder CEO Marc Middleton)
Growing Bolder has been called a "wrecking ball of truth and inspiration," and the same can be said of Marc Middleton. In this interview, Marc smashes the…
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E15: "Am I Going Crazy?" (Psychotherapist Jane Parker Offers Helpful Coping Tips for Navigating Challenging Times)
Psychotherapist Jane Parker joins Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle to answer the questions all of us who are stuck inside are asking ourselves right now, "Am I…
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E14: Mindfulness at Home (in the Midst of Chaos)
Gerontologist and working mom, Cera Meintzer, shares how she and her husband are juggling homeschooling three kids while working full time in the midst of…
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E13: Your Life as a Symphony (An Interview with Maestro David Dworkin) - Part 2
In this special two-part series, Bright Side hosts, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle are joined by Maestro David Dworkin, who has led orchestras across America…
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E12: Your Life as a Symphony (How Music Influences Lifestyle, Longevity and Quality of Life) - Part 1
In this special two-part series, Bright Side hosts, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle are joined by Maestro David Dworkin, who has led orchestras across America…
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Episode 9: Reconstructing Roseto (Essential Steps to Social Connection)
A strong social network is consistently linked with better health outcomes. In this episode on social connection, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss ways…
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Episode 8: How to Architect the Hell Out of Your Brain (Tips for Better Memory and a Healthier Brain)
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss ways to supercharge your brain, enhance your memory and creativity, reduce your risk of dementia and…
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Episode 7: Movement Matters! (Tips to Engineer Movement Back into Your Life)
Sitting is the new smoking! In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the hazards of too much couch time while also sharing the enormous physical…
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Episode 6: Spirituality for the Rest of Us (the Search for Peace and Purpose)
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle reflect on the meaning of spirituality in everyday life, dispelling a few myths along the way. While…
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Episode 5: Technology (Is it Helping or Hurting Us?)
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle take a close look at the good, the bad and the ugly sides of technology. While technology has profound benefits…
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Episode 4: Kaizen (Small Steps to Durable Life Changes)
In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss how to make durable life changes, while building competence and confidence, through taking the Kaizen…
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Episode 3: Where You Live Matters! (How Environment Affects our Wellbeing)
Where you live matters! In this episode, Dr. Roger & Friends discuss the importance of creating physical, social and even internal environments that support…
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Episode 2: “I Wanna Age Like Pond Scum” (The Difference Between Lifespan and Healthspan)
In this episode, Dr. Roger and Friends discuss healthspan, the effects of stress on telomeres and our aging process, and how epigenetics (gene expression) can…
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Episode 1: "If I'd Known I Was Gonna Live This Long..."
"If I'd Known I was Gonna Live This Long..." is the first in an ongoing series with preventive medicine physician and author, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH and…
The Bright Side of Longevity (Hosted by Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH)What's This All About? (Meet the Hosts of Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity)
What is Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity all about? Who's in charge here? In this brief introduction, meet hosts Dr. Roger Landry, Teresa…