• #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.

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  • #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

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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)

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  • #041 Making Progress in Uncertain Times
    Mar 3 2021

    In this podcast episode, we catch up on where we are as we approach the 1st anniversary of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic in our neck of the woods (State of PA).

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    16 mins
  • #040 - Year of the Ox & Resolutions
    Feb 17 2021

    In this podcast episode, we talk about the Year of the Ox (2021) and review the SMART method to resolutions.

    Links to resources/articles referenced in the episode:

    • Five Facts About the Year of the Ox - Greg Morago - Jan 26, 2009 / Updated Aug 5, 2011 - Chron.com
    • SMART Goals - How to Make Your Goals Achievable - Mindtools.com

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    15 mins
  • #039 - Life Lesson 3 The Serious Business of Doing Number 2
    Feb 3 2021

    In this podcast episode, we get dirty and talk about the smelly but serious business of older folks needing to be regular and do number 2.

    Links to resources/articles referenced in the episode:

    • Why is Poo Number 2? - Jen Guberman 08/02/16 - Odyssey Online.com
    • How Many Times Should You Poop a Day? - Rachel Nall, MSN CRNA - 09/17/18 - Healthline.com
    • 25 Poop Jokes We're Convinced Were Written by Parents - Dina Gachman - 11/03/20 - Parents.com
    • 15 Healthy Foods That Help You Poop - Rachael Link, MS, RD - 10/16/20 - Healthline.com

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    14 mins
  • #038 - Adventures of the Dentures - Part 2
    Jan 20 2021

    In this podcast episode, we talk about the latest status (and possibly conclude) the journey of getting full dentures for Zen Master.

    Links to resources/articles referenced in the episode:

    • Funny Dental Facts From Your Dentist - Jessica - 09/01/25 - Hawaii Family Dental

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    13 mins
  • #037 - Becoming the Best Version of Myself
    Jan 6 2021

    Welcome to Season 2!  In this podcast episode, we look at change as a sign from the Universe and plan practical, actionable steps to see where it actually takes us this year.

    Links to resources/articles referenced in the episode:

    • 34 Life Changing Quotes - Pinterest - New Age Spirituality
    • 5 Steps to Being a Better Person Day by Day  - Pinterest - Seasoned with Sassy
    • How to Change Careers, According to 50 People Who Made A Pivot - Joseph Liu - April 2, 2019 - Forbes.com

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    16 mins