Have you ever journalled your day and looked back to those great moments with fond memories?
Health, wealth and prosperity are all intertwined in our day to day lives and these can be linked to improved mental and physical health and an overall better quality of life.
In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Jo Franco, CEO of JoClub, a journaling company fostering clarity, connection & community and a multilingual content creator and author. They discuss the benefits of journaling, different styles of journaling, and how it can shape one’s life. Jo shares her experience with journaling and how it has helped her reconnect with her passions.
Jo discusses:
How journaling can help your mental health
How journalling can get you closer to understanding yourself and healing your unresolved feelings
Some strategies that can kickstart your wellness journey through journaling
The importance of separating your productive thoughts from those that do not aid in your overall
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As we all know, living a well-balanced lifestyle goes beyond financial planning. It’s about making a plan, making an investment, and making a difference in our own wealth and well-being. And part of that well-being is our oral health.
In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Martinna Bertolini, assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics and Preventative Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, as she provides insights, recommendations, and tips for maintaining good oral health. She offers her expertise on various topics about our pearly whites such as wisdom teeth, dental anxiety and gum disease, just to name a few.
Barbara and Dr. Bertolini discusses:
Her insights on products such as water flossers,
TMJ problems: what exactly it is, how to reduce pain and solutions
Born in Brazil, Dr. Martinna Bertolini earned a degree in dentistry in 2008 from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, followed by a master’s degree in 2011 and a certificate in clinical prosthodontics from the State University of Rio de Janeiro, also in Brazil. Then, she pursued her PhD (2015) at the University of Campinas (Brazil) with an internship period (2013 to 2014) at the University of Connecticut in Dr. Dongari’s lab. She later returned to the same lab as a postdoctoral researcher, working for 3 years on host-microbial interactions and Candida infection in immunocompromised hosts. This research culminated on the first place award at AADR Hatton Competition in 2019.
With an extensive expertise on biofilm research and collaborations in the field of prosthodontics and bioengineering, Dr. Bertolini participated on projects that developed and optimized titanium surfaces to reduce bacterial adherence, receiving the first place Frechette Award Competition of the IADR Prosthodontics Group in 2020, and the first place on ‘Advancing New Frontiers in Prosthodontics’ of the Academy of Prosthodontics in 2021.
Dr. Bertolini finished in 2021 her second master’s degree in dental sciences with a certificate in clinical periodontics from the University of Connecticut and she is now a board-eligible candidate of the American Board of Periodontology, actively pursuing diplomate status. During the last year of her periodontics residency, she received the Educator Scholar award from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, recognizing her aspirations to follow a career in academia.
Currently, Dr. Bertolini has more than 30 scientific papers and book chapters in renowned scientific journals, such as PLOS Pathogens, ISME journal, Virulence and Journal of Infectious Diseases, while also actively working as ad hoc reviewer for scientific journals such as Frontiers in Immunology, Journal of Periodontology, PlosOne, JDR Clinical & Translational Research, and Biofouling among others, with over 110 reviews completed to date. She is guest editor on two special issues for Microorganisms and Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.
As a double-trained clinician, with experience in prosthodontics (Brazil) and periodontology (U.S.), Dr. Bertolini has extensive experience in all facets of periodontal and dental implant surgery, with special interest on full arch implant reconstruction for edentulous patients, digital dentistry, as well as, bone regeneration and peri-implantitis therapy. She is dedicated to keeping up to date with the latest techniques and technologies in order to provide the best treatment options and service to patients.
She is enthusiastic about researching the oral microbiome states and explore the taxonomic and metabolic changes associated with the transition from healthy to diseased states, hopping that innovations in this field can improve the understanding about prevention, and treatment of oral-biofilm associated diseases across the life span.
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Hearing health is an integral part of our overall well-being since sound opens us up to connecting with others, as well as appreciating music and the natural world around us.
Yet, we tend to take our hearing for granted in our busy modern lives.
In this episode, Barbara Archer sits down with Dr. Blair Cristel, Supervisor and Clinical Audiologist at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. They explore the importance of hearing health, Dr. Cristel’s journey into audiology, and the impact of hearing loss on cognitive decline. They also touch on choosing the right hearing aid and protecting our hearing from damage.
Dr. Cristel discusses:
The signs of hearing loss
How hearing treatment is the number one modifiable risk factor to minimize cognitive decline
How untreated hearing loss can have an impact on our mental health
The development of smaller and more invisible hearing aids over the years
The accessibility and limitations of over-the-counter hearing aids for hearing loss
Guidance when seeking professional help
Noise levels that can damage hearing
Dizziness, and how it can be evaluated and treated by audiologists
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When you see kids acting out, have you ever questioned whether or not it is a behavioral challenge? A lot of times when children are asked to take part in group activities or public speaking, they can get nervous and pull away due to embarrassment or not thinking their reading skills are adequate enough compared to their peers. If you are dealing with a kid that expresses these concerns, it might be a good idea to look into dyslexia.
In this 25th episode of Keeping the Well in Well-thy, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Rebecca Tolson. They discuss dyslexia and how to support students with dyslexia. Dr. Tolson emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention, direct instruction in reading for all children, and structured literacy.
Rebecca discusses:
Personal experiences in this field and recommends assembling a team to help a child or adult with dyslexia make good progress
The importance of being patient and empathetic towards children with dyslexia
Rebecca Tolson began her career in education as a fifth grade teacher, and later transitioned to teaching both children and adults with learning disabilities. She specializes in using structured literacy techniques as intervention for dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Dr. Rebecca Tolson teaches as an adjunct professor for Walsh University in the Masters of Dyslexia therapy program, and chairs the Ohio Dyslexia Committee and serves on the Ohio Dyslexia Legislation Committee.
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Have you ever noticed any odd eating habits from yourself or the people around you?
In this episode, Dr. Ellen Rome, an expert in adolescent medicine, joins Barbara Archer to explain the warning signs, causes, and different types of eating disorders. The attention to this topic is widely overlooked and taking the time to understand the nuances of eating disorders can help you help a loved one.
Dr. Ellen Rome discusses:
How to identify a number of eating disorders
The consequences of restrictive eating
Treatment options for those who might be down this tough path
Respectfully approaching someone who may have an eating disorder
Dr. Rome is the head of the Center for Adolescent Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, a board-certified pediatrician, and among the first board-certified adolescent medicine specialists, Dr. Rome, received her BA from Yale and her medical degree from Case Western and her master’s in public health from Harvard.
Dr. Rome is a professor of pediatrics at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case. She has held leadership positions in organizations serving youth and chaired or served on numerous committees for the eating disorders for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. And the medical care task force for the Academy for Eating Disorders and American Academy for Pediatrics.
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As advancements in anti-aging research yield promising results, our understanding of adulthood may undergo a profound transformation.
In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Maddy Dychtwald, an esteemed member of the Wall Street Journal’s expert Panel on retirement. Maddy, a prolific author with three books under her belt, is currently immersed in writing a groundbreaking new book titled ‘Ageless Aging Women’s Longevity Bonus’ in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Press. This pioneering work explores the intersection of art, science, and the pursuit of a longer and more fulfilling life—an endeavor that holds deep personal significance for Maddy.
Maddy discusses:
Healthspan versus lifespan: what that means for us
Some practices to implement in your day to day to keep yourself young and healthy
How a single mindset shift can prevent you from aging faster
The importance of being connected to a purpose for better health and longevity
How you can keep yourself young, fit and happy no matter how old you are
For more than 30 years, Maddy Dychtwald has been deeply involved in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s transforming the marketplace, the workplace, our world, and our lives. Along the way, she has become an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, Wall Street Journal blogger, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the economic ascent of women.
A successful entrepreneur, Maddy co-founded Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population. The Age Wave team has worked with more than half of the Fortune 500 in industries ranging from healthcare and medical technology to financial services and consumer marketing.
With women at the forefront of the longevity revolution, Maddy has dug deep into their specific longevity-related wants, needs, and challenges. She has led numerous acclaimed studies on women and money, including the landmark Women, Money and Power sponsored by Allianz and, most recently, Women and Financial Wellness: Beyond the Bottom Line for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. In addition, she has been involved in more than 25 thought leadership research studies worldwide on aging, longevity, retirement, health, family, caregiving, housing, and leisure, which have cumulatively garnered more than twelve billion media impressions.
She is the author of three books, Cycles: How We Will Live, Work, and Buy (voted Book of the Year by the National Community Colleges Association) , Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better, and the children’s/young readers’ book Gideon’s Dream: A Tale of New Beginnings. Currently she is working on a new book that combines her professional and personal passions: Ageless Aging: Women’s Longevity Bonus and the Art & Science of Living Longer, Better to be published by Mayo Clinic Press.
As a blogger and member of The Wall Street Journal’s Expert Panel on Retirement, Maddy’s posts on leadership, wealth management, and financial planning have topped the most-read lists . Her insights and research have also been featured in prominent media outlets, including Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Newsweek, Time, Fox Business News, CNBC, and NPR. www.maddydychtwald.com; www.agewave.com
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Have you, or any of your acquaintances, ever experienced what many would perceive as a midlife crisis? Whether it manifests as a bold change in hairstyle, a shift in career trajectory, or an unexpected yearning for relocation, we all encounter moments of breakthrough that have the potential to reshape the course of our lives.
In this episode, join Barbara Archer and renowned author and speaker, Chip Conley, as they explore the transformative power of what many perceive as a midlife crisis. These are the moments that compel us to change our hairstyle, career path, or even seek a new place to live. Chip, having disrupted the hospitality industry with Joie de Vivre Hospitality and as Airbnb’s former head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, brings profound insights on aging and finding renewed zest for life, regardless of age. Get ready to be inspired as they uncover the secrets to embracing change and living with purpose.
Chip discusses more on the following topics:
Unveiling ways to continually question and invigorate your life, regardless of the stage you’re in now.
The profound concept of the modern elder and how it can profoundly impact your own journey.
Drawing from his personal experiences while working with Airbnb, Chip shares how his professional path intertwined with his personal growth during that transformative period
Chip Conley is on a mission. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, first as the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, the second-largest operator of boutique hotels in the world, and then as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, leading a worldwide revolution in travel, Conley co-founded Modern Elder Academy in January 2018.
Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder’ at Airbnb, where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary transformation from fast-growing start-up to the world’s most valuable hospitality brand, Modern Elder Academy is the first-ever ‘midlife wisdom school.’ Dedicated to reframing the concept of aging, Modern Elder Academy supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. Modern Elder Academy has more than 3,000 alumni from 42 countries and 26 regional chapters globally and is is expanding to the United States with a new campus and regenerative community slated for Santa Fe, New Mexico to open in 2024.
Conley is also the award-winning author of New York Times bestseller Emotional Equations, alongside Peak: Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, The Rebel Rules, Marketing That Matters: 10 Practices to Profit Your Business and Change the World, and Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder, which forms the core of the Modern Elder Academy’s curriculum. Conley’s book A Year of Wisdom coming out this year is based on daily inspiration and insight from his Wisdom Well blog. Learning to Love Midlife, a book about rebranding midlife to help people understand a life stage that is misunderstood, will be released in January 2024.
A near death experience survivor, Conley is the recipient of hospitality’s highest honor, the Pioneer Award, and was named the Most Innovative CEO in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. He is the founder of the Celebrity Pool Toss that supports families in the Tenderloin neighborhood where he opened his first hotel, and San Francisco’s Hotel Hero Awards. Chip holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University, and an honorary doctorate in psychology from Saybrook University. He serves on the board of Encore.org, and the advisory board for the Stanford Center for Longevity.
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Are you looking for new ways to improve your personal strategies that you use in your daily life that can ultimately improve your overall wellbeing? When life gets in the way of your goals, it is important to keep yourself in check through a number of different strategies.
In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Annie Wilson, Ph.D., behavioral scientist and lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania whose main focus is on consumer psychology and marketing. Annie is here to discuss all things wellness from how you personally define it in your own life to how you can start incorporating productive strategies that can increase your productivity.
In this episode:
Learn how to overcome fear and negative thoughts surrounding your finances by shifting your mindset
Implement effective strategies to stay motivated and on track with your goals
Understand the crucial role of discipline in setting and achieving new financial objectives
Discover the benefits of “goal-stacking” and how it can help you accomplish multiple financial objectives simultaneously
Explore ways to transform your habits, mindset, and approach towards finances
And more tips and techniques for improving your financial well-being!
Annie Wilson, Ph.D. is a lecturer of marketing at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Annie has served as a senior behavioral scientist for Vanguard. She received a PhD in marketing from Harvard Business School and a BA in English and Psychology from Georgetown University. Annie’s research interests include minimalism signaling in consumer behavior, and responses to resource scarcity.
Her research has been published in marketing journals for consumer research and consumer psychology and appetite, and she has been covered in Harvard Business Review.
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Do you recall a time before smartphones, email, and the internet? Manners in contacting our friends and family and correspondence was so very different.
Join Barbara Archer with featured guest, Lizzie Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and author of several books on etiquette, as they discuss how to navigate modern communication with confidence and grace. In this episode, Lizzie shares her expertise on manners and etiquette in the digital age and offers tips for building strong relationships and making a positive impression. Tune in to learn from a true authority on the subject.
Lizzie discusses:
Tips for proper email etiquette
How to know when to start a new conversation
Formal ways to address and sign off emails
How traditional etiquette norms have been received by younger generations
Advice for formal interactions and social etiqutte for those unfamiliar with these customs
Lizzie is the great-great granddaughter of Emily Post and author of Higher Etiquette and co-author of Emily Post Etiquette, the centennial edit. As well as Emily post wedding etiquette and the etiquette advantage in business, which many of us do have in our offices. She is co-president of the Emily Post Institute, as well as a co-host of the awesome Etiquette podcast show now in its fifth year, exploring the topic of etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect, and honesty.
Lizzy speaks across the country sharing advice about lifestyle and wedding etiquette, and has worked as a spokesperson for major brands from Marshalls to American Express. She has written columns for several magazines and has been interviewed on many TV shows including the Today Show and Fox and Friends, and interviewed by many journals including Time Magazine and the Wall Street Journal.
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As the world becomes increasingly digital, the allure of technology has become all-encompassing. When growing up with mobile phones, smart watches, access to the internet, and many more digital devices that can pull us away from reality, it is easy to get sucked in and caught up, leaving us slightly addicted to this form of entertainment.
Now, for many parents or guardians, it might be time to think about limiting screen time and how that can benefit your loved ones’ mental health.
In this enlightening episode, Barbara Archer is joined by digital well-being expert Susan Reynolds to discuss the pros and cons of social media and digital technologies. By examining the correlation between mental health and the overuse of social media, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which technology can affect a child’s brain. By implementing practical steps to limit screen time, you can help a child strike a healthy balance between the online world and the natural beauty of real life.
Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the importance of setting boundaries around technology and promoting mental wellness in the digital age.
Susan discusses:
How she co-founded LookUp in her early days as a digital access expert, and her journey toward creating a digital well-being movement
The solutions she developed in response to the negative effects of digital technology on youth mental health and how the youth responded to it
Practical strategies for overcoming digital addiction and overload by establishing a healthy tech-life balance that promotes mental wellness and fosters meaningful relationships
Susan Reynolds has over 20 years of experience in digital well-being, youth leadership, and mindfulness. In 2019 she co-founded LookUp to discover, empower, and mobilize youth leaders who are taking action to raise awareness, inspire, and design a healthier, more inclusive, and responsible digital world. LookUp.live offers Innovation Challenges and grants for youth-led innovations, solutions, and advocacy campaigns as well as hosts an annual Youth4Youth Summit.
Susan teaches, speaks, leads workshops, and facilitates panels to educate and empower Gen Z to find and implement their own solutions to the detrimental aspects of social media and digital distraction. As a speaker at conferences in Copenhagen, London, and most recently in Saudi Arabia, she’s brought her mission to a global audience. She offers in-services, assemblies, and conferences to education professionals through Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth.
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