I Am You Loving Me Loving You

— "In her memoir, Ilana Rowe weaves anecdotes, reflections, facts, poetry, dreams, and humor to chronicle her 11-year journey of supporting her husband, Hal, as they walked the path of Alzheimer's together, hand-in-hand, heart-to-heart. Ilana shares her experience of being a care partner, facing her fears, sorrow, and vulnerability during this heart-breaking illness.  Her stories reflect moments that sustain and teach her something new about compassion, kindness, renewal, acceptance, and patience. This love story is about making difficult decisions, arriving at a balance between caring for a loved one and self-care, and discovering deeper levels of meaning.  It is laced with serendipitous experiences that transcend reason and logic." Valeria Teles interviews Ilana Rowe— the author of: "Sacred Stories: A Care Giver's Journey Through Alzheimer's." Ilana (Nancy) Rowe is an educator, writer, and curriculum designer in the fields of transpersonal psychology, creativity, teacher education, and earth-based spirituality.  She has also been a creative arts therapist and has led seminars and workshops on topics such as authenticity, spirituality, creative expression, connecting with the land, and imagination. She is currently semi-retired from professional life as a university professor most recently at ITP/Sofia University and balances teaching with an active and creative life.  To learn more about Ilana Rowe and her work, please visit: https://www.ilanarowe.com/     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.