Heart To Heart With Michael

In this episode, we speak with Rabbi Dan Liben, of Temple Israel of Natick, about faith and grief. Lots of people talk about faith. They may talk about faith in God or faith in man or faith in science, but what is faith? How does faith help us during times of distress? Perhaps, instead of faith, people are talking about a kind of trust. Is faith something we should consciously think about in our everyday lives? Perhaps, instead of faith, people are talking about a kind of trust. Is faith something we should consciously think about in our everyday lives? Rabbi Daniel Liben was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1983, and became the spiritual leader of Temple Israel of Natick, Massachusetts, in 1991. He is a past president of the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis, and of the New England Region Rabbinical Assembly. Dan has made the exploration of prayer as a spiritual practice a cornerstone of his Rabbinic work. Dan has taught meditation to Rabbis at the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Dan al

Our Guest, Evan Kent earned his doctorate in music education from Boston University in 2014. His doctoral research examined how music at Jewish summer camps in North America assists in the development of Jewish identity. For 25 years, Evan was the cantor at Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles.He is currently on the faculty of Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem where he teaches liturgy and sacred music. Evan was also a member of the editorial committee for the new Reform High Holiday prayer book, Mishkah HaNefesh.Evan’s award-winning one-man show “Shards: Putting the Pieces Together” has been presented in Jerusalem, Prague, and throughout the United States. “Shards” has now been presented virtually, thanks to COVID-19.When not singing, acting, or teaching, Evan is an avid runner having completed a dozen marathons, many half-marathons, and ultra-marathons.How can a person use music to deal with loss? How did one man’s epiphany affect his decision to move across the globe? What do our stories about our past have to do w

Who is Adrianne Behning? Why would someone choose to go into nursing and specifically become a palliative care nurse? What is a palliative care nurse? How has being a palliative care nurse affected Adrianne’s philosophy of life? What about her feelings about death and dying? What is Adrianne’s podcast about? We’ll discover answers to these questions and more in this enlightening program.Adrianne Behning is the creator and Host of “Nursing Uncensored.” Adrianne has been a night-shift pulmonary step-down and palliative care nurse since she became an RN in 2016. Before becoming a nurse, she was a certified nurse assistant (CNA) for 11 years, and then she earned her BSN through the University of Iowa College of Nursing. She has been a nurse for the last 4 years.Adrianne is a huge podcast fan. In 2017, she created her own podcast “Nursing Uncensored” where she interviews nurses of all kinds about their experiences and passions. She also has a blog that brings practical, actionable tips, valuable lessons, and real

ד"ר תמר אשכנזי היא המתאמת הלאומית של התוכנית הישראלית לתרומות איברים, והיא תדבר בתוכנית שלנו על ההיסטוריה של תרומות איברים בישראל, ואיך המודעות לעניין זה התפתחה וממשיכה לגדול. היא תדבר גם על איך ההגדרה החוקית של קביעת המוות כמוות מוחי איפשרה לאנשים ממגזרים רבים יותר להירשם כתורמי איברים.מדינת ישראל אימצה את המודל הספרדי של תרומת איברים, ובמודל זה, בכל בית חולים ישנו מתאם תרומות איברים שאחראי לעזור למשפחות של התורמים , בהחלטות הקשות שהן נאלצות לקחת בעניין התרמות אפשריות של איברי יקיריהן.ד"ר אשכנזי גם בישרה לראשונה בתוכנית, שכבר הוסרה הגבלת גיל לתרומת איברים, גם לתורם וגם למושתל.לאחרונה, ארבעה תורמים מעל גיל 80 תרמו איברים לפציינטים מבוגרים מהם, ובכך הוכיחו שהגישה החדשה הזאת תקפה, ויכולה לתת תקווה לכל מי שיזדקק לתרומת איברים.ד"ר אשכנזי היא גם מחברת הספר " שכול : היום שאחרי האבדן ". הספר נועד לעזור למשפחות בשלבי האבל על יקיריהן.

What do we need to prepare for our loved ones so that when we pass, they will know our last wishes? What can we do to make sure that when we pass. our loved ones will be able to make sense of our last wishes. What is the importance of leaving an organized last will and testament? Where do we leave all the relevant insurance information? What is the importance of having all our financial papers in order? Miriam Whiteley, CFP™ walks us through some of the basic procedures we need to follow so that our loved ones will know what to do after we pass on. Making a will and having advanced directives reduces the stress of trying to figure out our intentions are when it is no longer possible to talk to us.For more information about Ms. Whiteley, go to her website here: https://roehl-yi.com.

Tamar Ashkenazi, Ph.D., national coordinator of Israel’s national transplant system,discusses the history of transplants in Israel, how transplant awareness has grown and how the definition of death as brain death has allowed more people to become donors. Israel has adopted the Spanish model of donation, wherein every hospital has a transplant coordinator who helps donor families, through the difficult decision to donate organs. Dr. Askenazi also broke some news on “Heart to Heart with Michael,” announcing that in Israel, there is no longer an age cap on donors or recipients. Recently, four donors over eighty years old donated organs to elder recipients, showing the validity of the system and offering hope to virtually anyone who needs a transplant. She is also the author of “Mourning, the Day After Loss” a book designed to help families through the stages of grief. https://www.amazon.com/Mourning-Insights-Practical-Advice-Coping-ebook/dp/B01FUJSPAM (Please use the AmazonSmile program and choose Hearts Un

Do men and women grieve differently from each other, or is there a better way to understand the way they mourn? Dr. Kenneth J. Doka talks with Michael about a spectrum from Intuitive grievers to Instrumental grievers, and that how we understand the way our friends and family mourn, can help us to comfort them more effectively. Grief characteristics are not specific to gender so much as they relate to the type of person we are. Understanding how our friends and family grieve can help us to better relate to their grief and comfort them more effectively.Please take a moment to follow us on your preferred social media platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-michael/id1333229173%2520Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HUGPodcastNetwork/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugpodcastnetwork/

Grief and trauma expert, Edy Nathan, LCSW, MA, joins Michael Liben in this episode of "Heart to Heart with Michael' with a unique outlook on grief and loss. Edy Nathan uses a number of techniques to help people find their "new ordinary." Viewing her patients through the prism of grief, Edy Nathan helps people look at their preconceived notions in a whole new way.How do people get out of their pain? How can people survive this COVID-19 world, especially when loved ones die? How can people experience a sense of community when everyone has to wear face masks and social distancing is the new norm? Tune in to this episode of "Heart to Heart with Michael" for answers to these questions and much more!To purchase a copy of Edy Nathan's book, "It's Grief: The Dance to Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss," visit her website at https://edynathan.com/Please take a moment to follow us on your preferred social media platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-michael/id1333229173%

This month, Heart to Heart with Michael sits down with Laura Redfern, Certified Financial Planner, and will be looking at some of the things that each of us can do in order to better plan for our family’s future. Oftentimes families are faced with confusion when trying to understand the wishes of their loved ones. Proper planning can avoid confusion after our death, and can make our intentions known to those who follow us and are tasked with carrying out our wishes.This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. The topics discussed are not suitable for everyone and should not be construed as personalized investment, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Please consult your own investment, legal, accounting, or tax advisors regarding your specific situation. There is no guarantee that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast will come to pass.To learn more about Shadowridge Investments, use this link: https://shadowridgeinvest.com/Please take a moment to follow us on your preferred social media

Are there times when it seems inappropriate to grieve in public? What happens when those around us fail to recognize our grief or our right to grieve? Dr. Kenneth J. Doka takes us through the concept of Disenfranchised Grief, and how it can affect our ability to properly process our grief.

Boomers on the Launching Pad 2 picks up our continuing conversation with comedians, actors, writers, and all-around great people Philip Proctor and Jamie Alcroft. In a round table discussion, they talk with Host Michael Liben about birth, death, life - and all things before and after. It's a fascinating look at friendship that will surely bring a smile to your face.

This month on "Heart to Heart with Michael," Philip Proctor is back this time with fellow Boomer, Jamie Alcroft. Recorded back in those thrilling days of yestermonth when men could sit at the same table and share a microphone. In this episode, which we call Boomers on the Launching Pad, Jamie reveals the shocking truth about John Wilkes Booth, maple syrup, and Joseph Kennedy's Lincoln, while Philip shares a shocking tale from a Thai restaurant. It's all snails and adventure. BUT THERE'S MORE! For those of you who make a chunky contribution through Patreon, you may receive the picture portion of our picmition! But don't stop there.... Come back in May for Part 2!

This episode of "Heart to Heart with Michael" features Jay Handlin. A childhood friend of Host Michael Liben, for the very first time they openly discuss what Jay's life was life for him after the loss of his brother. These two friends explore different losses Jay has experienced and how those losses have shaped him into the man he is today.Please take a moment to follow us on your preferred social media platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-michael/id1333229173 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HUGPodcastNetwork/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugpodcastnetwork/

Steve Gambichler is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. He was an Army Aviation Officer and he served for 32 years from 1985 to 2018. Steve deployed for Operation Iraq Freedom 2003, invasion of Iraq, and then he deployed again in 2006 to Iraq.Steve is father to two boys, ages 21 and 18. Steve’s 18-year-old just joined the US Air Force. He is 52 years old. He is a disabled vet who likes sushi and is a lover of scotch. He’s also a Toastmaster.In this episode, Steve tells Michael about suicide in the military and how the military reacts to trauma.Please take a moment to follow us on your preferred social media platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-michael/id1333229173 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HUGPodcastNetwork/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugpodcastnetwork/

This episode is “Beyond the Five Stages of Grief” and our guest is Carole Sanek. Carole tells us about the trauma of her husband's death following his stroke. She also tells us what Complicated Grief is and how ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) has helped her and how EMDR therapy can help PTSD victims. Carole also explains how healing the trauma part of the brain can help you become motivated to help others and have a purpose in your life.

This is a look back at the Heart to Heart with Michael episodes that aired in 2019. Host Michael Liben reviews Season 3, the Guests and provides excerpts from each episode. Special thanks to all of our Guests: Nancy Jensen, Peter Pugliese, Julie Joiner and Brittany Ramos, Danny Mack, Ron Glenn Kelly, Alden Solovy, Hannah Sherebrin, and Dr. Sandra Schatz. Thanks, too, to C Jay Anderson for being a Guest Host and conducting an insightful interview with Michael Liben.This look back showed how Season 3 really was about how we can find healing in the process of our grieving. It also showed us that grieving is really another way of loving those who have passed. We hope that this episode helps you in your own grief process.

חני סידיס  גרה בחיפה. היא עובדת כמרפאת בעיסוק, ומשתמשת במחול  כדי לעזור למטופלים שלה להבין את הקשר שבין הגוף ונפש. היא עובדת עם המטופלים שלה בעזרת תנועתיות  מיוחדת , שעוזרת להם ומאפשרת להם לחבר בין הגוף והנפש  , בכדי לנסות לעזור להם לפתור בעיות רגשיות, וסוגיות שעולות בקשרים  שלהם עם משפחה וחברים, כמו בעיות של נתינת אמון אחד בשני, ולהבין את הנזק שנגרם מטראומות שחוו.  חני מדריכה אותם כדי שיוכלו בעצם להבין את עצמם יותר טוב, וכך יוכלו לעבור תהליך של ריפוי שיביא אותם לבחור ולהחליט בצורה יותר מושכלת בחייהם האישיים בעתיד.  לאחרונה, חני הוסיפה  את 'אקרו  בלאנס', לטיפולים שלה ככלי שתורמת  למטופלים  שלה ועוזרת להם להבין את  הצרכים של שני הצדדים בקשרים של הורים וילדים; כגון, הצורך באמון הדדי, תקשורת טובה, וקשר רגשי . בעתיד, חני מקווה לפתוח סטודיו משלה ולהנחות  קבוצות של אנשים,  כדי שתוכל להשפיע על כמה שיותר אנשים לטובה.  בפרק הזה , חני תדבר עם מייקל ליבן,קודם כל,   על הרקע המקצועי שלה, ואיך היא הגיעה לתחום. החלק השני התוכנית תתמקד בתקופה שבה חני שכלה את אביה, ובקטע האחרון, נרחיב בעניין החוויה המקצועית שלה , והקשר שלה לת

Dr. Sandra Schatz is a Clinical Psychologist who works with soldiers at Fort Hood Army Base.Her days are spent conducting psychological testing, individual therapy, and group therapy for problems ranging from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to adjusting from being away from home for the first time.Personally, Sandra’s mother recently passed away -- in June 2019.Originally from South Dakota, Sandra lived in San Diego, on Long Island, and several places in between before arriving in Texas three years ago. Sandra was reaching her shelf-life in Wichita, Kansas when the call of a civilian job in a military environment where there is no snow became irresistible.When she is not working, Sandra is an active member of Toastmasters and plays in a kickball league.In this episode of Heart to Heart with Michael she shares with Michael stories about how she helps soldiers as they deal with grief and post-traumatic stress disorder. She also shares how her own feelings about grief have changed since she has lost her mo

Hannah Sherebrin returns on this episode of Heart to Heart with Michael to talk with him about how she has learned to process her grief through art. With a very traumatic event occurring in her childhood, surviving the Holocaust, she has come to realize the effects of trauma on the human psyche and how people need to process their past trauma before they can process any new grief they may experience.

How can we use art to help us with our grief? Hannah Sherebrin, M.S., ATR, RN is a retired Director of the Art Craft studio of the University of Western Ontario, Canada. She moved to Israel in 1997 where she continues to work as an Art Therapist in private practice dealing mainly with trauma bereavement and depression with adult populations.She supervises practicum students and other art therapists and leads art therapy support groups of bereaved parents whose children have died in terrorist activities and in the army. Hannah has presented numerous international and national conferences in Canada, Israel, and the U.S., published articles in magazine and book chapters, served on the executive committee of the Ontario Art Therapy Association and currently is the Vice President of YAHAT, the Israeli Creative Arts Therapies Association. Hannah resided both in Israel and in Canada. Now she is immediate past president of the Israeli Art Therapy Association, and member of the overseeing committee. She is also the ch