Pastor Maria Anderson-Lippert serves as the transition pastor at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church in Portland, Maine. She is also Lead Organizer of Arise Portland — a new, experimental ministry bringing people together to celebrate and foster wholeness. In this Catching Health podcast, Pastor Maria talks about why she believes having a spiritual life is an important part of living a whole and healthy life.

Arise Portland: A new experimental ministry that celebrates and fosters wholeness

Ever since her son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2006, Stacey Simms has tried to learn as much as she could about the disease. She doesn't keep it to herself —  she shares what she learns about diabetes prevention, treatment, research and how people get on with their lives on her podcast Diabetes Connections. Listen to our conversation and get some life-saving tips on my podcast — Catching Health with Diane Atwood.

Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms

When you forget someone's name or lose something or feel as if the word you're searching for is on the tip of your tongue, but not making it to your brain — do you worry that you have Alzheimer's Disease? You're not alone. Scientists around the globe are in a race to find out what causes this form of dementia, how it might be prevented, and successfully treated. As program director for the Alzheimer's Association in Maine, Peter Baker fields questions from worried people on a daily basis. He shares some answers in this podcast.

Seeking clarity about dementia

Your kids are bombarded with information about sex in the news, at school, online. You want them to hear it from you. If you're worried about saying the right things at the right time, listen to this podcast with certified sex therapist Jennifer Wiessner.

How to talk to your kids about sex

For more than 35 years, Dr. Ron Bissell was a busy surgeon. For a variety of reasons, he decided to close his practice. Rebuilding his life was a challenge, but he was able to overcome many obstacles. In this podcast, he talks about how quieting his mind and "listening to the whispers" made all the difference.

How to lead a more spiritual life

In 1984, Jane Tholen was prescribed an antidepressant to help her cope with two harrowing experiences. It caused serious side effects, so she was switched to a different prescription. It also caused side effects. For the next 30 years, she was on various antidepressants as well as other medications to counteract the side effects. Today, the only pill Jane takes is a vitamin and she is eager to share her story in this Catching Health podcast in hopes of helping other people.

Jane Tholen reclaims her life after 30 years on antidepressants

When George Smith was diagnosed with ALS in 2017, he decided that his disease would not define the end of his life. He has found many things to celebrate, especially his family and friends. A prolific writer, George is now sharing his ALS experience in a series of newspaper columns. In this podcast episode, we talk about his past, present, and future. In the second half of the episode, I interview the Executive Director of the ALS Association, Northern New England chapter.

George Smith: Diagnosed with ALS

Did you know that complete bed rest when you have a concussion is not the best idea? It can actually make things worse. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center(UPMC)have identified six different types of concussions. Dr. Michael (Micky) Collins, director and a founding member of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, says treating a concussion depends on what type it is. He explains in this Catching Health podcast.

The latest concussion research/Dr. Micky Collins

You've probably heard of the terms anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating. They're all eating disorders and to give you an idea of how serious they can be, anorexia nervosa kills more people in this country than any other mental illness.  In the United States, 20 million females and 10 million males will suffer from an eating disorder at some time in their lives. Dr. Kathleen Hart, a licensed psychologist, is president of the Eating Disorders Association of Maine. She explains the complexities of treating eating disorders and how the Association provides resources not only for patients and their families but also for medical professionals and others who may be in a position to offer help.

Dr. Kathleen Hart/Eating Disorders Association of Maine

Were you ever told that you should never discuss religion or politics in polite company? Have you noticed that these days everything, especially politics, seems to be fair game for a heated conversation? And whether you are a politician or just an ordinary citizen expressing your views, things can get pretty overheated and downright uncivil. The National Institute for Civil Discourse launched an initiative aimed at reviving civility in American. Mark Hews is the state coordinator for Maine Revives Civility.

Revive Civility/Mark Hews

Everyone has a story to tell, a memory or two to share. That's what Catching Your Memories is all about — people reminiscing about the memories that have made a difference in their lives. The Catching Your Memories podcast is hosted and produced by Diane Atwood, a former health reporter from Maine. Diane also writes a blog called Catching Health and until recently hosted the Catching Health podcast. Before COVID, she spent a year traveling her homestate  interviewing people 60 and older about their lives and views on aging. The project inspired her to shift the focus of her podcast to include people of all ages who want to share specific stories and memories. Diane also offers private audio-only and video interviews. For more information, check out CatchingYourMemories.com.

Dr. Kathleen Hart/Eating Disorders Association of Maine

Catching Your Memories

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