Everybody's got baggage. And that's nothing to be ashamed of.   Jean Hartnett, founder of Radical Sabbatical, coaches leaders and caregivers on trauma-informed care in senior living. Rather than leading from a place of "leave it at the door," the goal of this approach is to invite in the whole, authentic person — and help people have compassion for each other.   Book reference: “First, Break All the Rules” by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman   Topics:   3:35: What is trauma-informed care? 8:44: "The body keeps the score." 11:35: Attachment styles and how they show up at work. 17:20: Getting to the heart of who your employees are. 24:00: Personalizing orientation. 27:24: Workbook on personal trauma. 32:29: Relating to others through a trauma-informed lens. 41:53: What does "radical sabbatical" mean? 45:58: The trauma of working through COVID. _____________________________   Where to find Foresight:   Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ X: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight   Where to find Jean Hartnett:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-hartnett-42566bab/ Radical Sabbatical: https://www.radical-sabbatical.net/

Fine artist Sky Bergman set out to film her grandmother.   Within a few years, she'd directed her first film, interviewed dozens more people, and launched a project to foster intergenerational connections.   Sky shares invaluable interview tips — and what she's learned from older people. Her film, Lives Well Lived, is currently airing on PBS. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

Rachel talks with Blima Ehrentreu, the founder and CEO of The Designers Group, about elevating senior living spaces — for both residents and staff — and why peaceful spaces are important parts of the healing process. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

George Ackerman, PhD, JD, is on a mission to ensure that no one is alone in the fight against Parkinson’s. In memory of his mother, he launched TogetherForSharon to raise awareness and hope for a cure. Along the way, he’s collected 300 Parkinson’s-related stories.   His mission — his movement — has impacted people around the country. Host Rachel Hill talks with him about how it all started — and how one person’s mission can make a difference in so many lives.  find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

This may be the most thoughtful, nonjudgmental discussion about ageism you've heard.   Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans have set out to counter "the last acceptable -ism" — through artistic activism. They talk with host Rachel Hill about the nuances of ageism, and how art can start a dialogue around it in a non-confrontational way, that brings everyone into the discussion. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight   Learn more about Art Against Ageism: Website: https://artagainstageism.org/

This week, we go behind-the-mic with Nicole Will, host of the popular podcast Navigating the World With Your Aging Loved One.   Nicole shares what inspired her to leave senior living and start a company focused on enhancing older people's lives and well-being.   Spoiler alert: It has a lot to do with her grandmother — and what she learned as a young person during her family's caregiving journey. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight   Connect with Nicole: Website Instagram

What's it like to be a caregiver for someone with dementia — before they need senior living, and as they're newly navigating it?   What if we could better support them during this process, helping them get the right care, at the right time?   Carrie Aalberts, the "Dementia Darling," of The Continuum, gives us insights from working directly with caregivers. Learn why she says, "The whole system is setting caregivers up to fail and they think it's their fault because they can't figure out this process" — and how we can make things better. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight Connect with Carrie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dementiadarling/  

What do Ernest Hemingway, lifestyle photography, and storytelling have to with senior living?! Join us for this unique episode, where we hear from Georgia-based photographer Tom Sanders. We cover: How photography is in Tom's blood — dating back to a famous photo his grandfather took of Ernest Hemingway How to help make someone feel comfortable in front of the camera Why images are a a powerful part of telling your community's story And take away the lesson that "we are going to get old, and when you can recognize that, you can live more in the now." _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight Learn more about Tom: Website: https://tomsandersphoto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_sanders_photography/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-sanders-b372b1139/    

The great Christy Van Der Westhuizen stops by! She's dropping sales wisdom that will change your game — and your mindset. Learn the best sales questions to ask upfront, what to do when you're having a bad month, and why she has her blinders on right now. Christy is the senior VP of sales and marketing at Legend Senior Living, based in Wichita, Kansas. Her view: Sales is about empathy — and that means for yourself too. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

Tighten your belt, grit your teeth — recession! Fear it! ... Or don't. What if prep and optimism replaced anxiety? What if your community were positioned to win no matter the economy? Molly Good, regional marketing director at Otterbein SeniorLife, is positioning her teams and communities for strength. This is an upbeat, motivating episode that everybody in senior living needs to hear! ______________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight Connect with Molly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-good-11a4288a/