• Sally in the Zen

  • Written by: Sally
  • Podcast

Sally in the Zen

Written by: Sally
  • Summary

  • Sally in the Zen is a bi-weekly podcast of a Chinese Zen Buddhist Caregiver in pursuit to find Zen moments in everyday living. Sally cares for her elderly Asian mother and father, who's also her actual Zen Master as well as a stroke survivor. Hear personal stories as Sally chronicles life, love and the Zen way with her aging parents. Sally is the creative owner of the Sally in the Zen family blog, and is also a contributing writer to the Ascent publication on Medium.com. Follow Sally in the Zen on Instagram and Pinterest.
    © 2023 Sally in the Zen
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Episodes
  • #44 Taking a Breather - Brief Message
    Apr 14 2021

    Sally in the Zen is taking a break.  We'll be back with brand new episodes June, 2021.

    FOLLOW SALLY:

    • BLOG:  https://sallyinthezen.com/
    • FINDING ZEN on MEDIUM:  https://medium.com/finding-zen
    • MEDIUM:  https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen
    • INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen
    • PINTEREST:  https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/

    If you have any questions or comments or if you would like to hear more of something in future episodes, just send your email to sally@sallyinthezen.com or DM me on Instagram.  Check out my blog SallyintheZen.com.

    Theme music by Audio-Ninja.

    Sound credit by Zapslat.com

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    2 mins
  • #043 How to Cope with Pandemic Brain Fog
    Mar 31 2021

    In this podcast episode, we talk about Pandemic Brain Fog and how to cope with it.

    Links to resources/articles referenced in the episode:

    • Struggling with brain fog? You’re not alone - Susan Cunningham - 01/21/21 - UCHealth 
    • Pandemic Brain’ Is Real—And It Explains Why You Can’t Focus - Jenny Singer - 03/10/21 - Glamour
    • Retirement blues: Taking it too easy can be hard on you - Nov-2015 - Harvard Health
    • How Parents Can Handle Pandemic Brain Fog - Wendy Wisner - 03/18/21 - Very Well Familly.com 
    • How to Meditate - 01/31/19 - Mindful
    • Which Type of Meditation Is Right for Me - Holly Berktone - 10/02/2020 - Healthline

    FOLLOW SALLY:

    • BLOG:  https://sallyinthezen.com/
    • FINDING ZEN on MEDIUM:  https://medium.com/finding-zen
    • MEDIUM:  https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen
    • INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen
    • PINTEREST:  https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/

    If you have any questions or comments or if you would like to hear more of something in future episodes, just send your email to sally@sallyinthezen.com or DM me on Instagram.  Check out my blog SallyintheZen.com.

    Sound credit by Zapslat.com

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    13 mins
  • #042 Future Planning for the Final Days - Part 1 of 2
    Mar 17 2021

    All is well with my Zen Master and Zen Mum.  ♥️ Through the really tough days of COVID, we all came out the other side stronger and grateful for all blessings in our lives.  The hardships put everything into perspective, which is the inspiration for today's episode.  It's a hard subject to talk about but it needs to be done in order to bring peace in the final days.  ⁠

    In this part 1 podcast episode of a 2 part series, we begin future planning for the final days.   Today's episode is kicking off the planning.⁠

    Links to Resources Cited on the Episode:

    • ARC of Pennsylvania - COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Unpaid Caregivers 
    • State of PA Letter for Unpaid Caregivers to get their COVID-19 shot in Phase 1A 
    • More information on Five Wishes - Living Will 
    • 8 Tips for Funeral Planning - AARP - Leanne Potts - July 7, 2020
    • Podcast Episode #13 - Wellness Series - Kicking Off Financial Wellness: Wills and POAs
    • Podcast Episode #14 - Wellness Series - Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA)

    FOLLOW SALLY:

    • BLOG:  https://sallyinthezen.com/
    • FINDING ZEN on MEDIUM:  https://medium.com/finding-zen
    • MEDIUM:  https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen
    • INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen
    • PINTEREST:  https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/

    If you have any questions or comments or if you would like to hear more of something in future episodes, just send your email to sally@sallyinthezen.com or DM me on Instagram.  Check out my blog SallyintheZen.com.

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    14 mins

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