Living Healthy and Aging Well

Patty Merker, owner of The Comfort Homes, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss her personal and professional experience in elder care coordination and end-of-life care. Patty is a Licensed Social Worker and Accredited Case Manager, and has years of experience in Transitional Care Units (TCU), skilled nursing homes, dementia…

Angela Woosley, licensed mortician at Inspired Journeys, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss her work at the Midwest’s first woman-owned and client-centered natural deathcare provider. Inspired Journeys is a funeral home with a different approach to life, death, and the beautiful journey in between. They are proud to be…

Eunie Buford, RN, Founder & CEO and Penny Thomsen, RMSR, Director of Sales and Marketing at Evergreen Homes, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss their work supporting families across the Twin Cities with personalized care that upholds each resident’s dignity, history, and individuality. Evergreen honors the Korean value of…

Mac Borell LPN, Nurse Advocator and Educator at Comfort Keepers, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss compassionate in-home care in Maple Grove, MN. Comfort Keepers provides specialized elderly care services designed to support seniors in maintaining their independence and well-being in the comfort of their own homes. Find out…

Caitlin Collins, founder and CEO of Elda, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss how offloading life's to-dos can give families more quality time together. Elda provides resourceful, tech-savvy personal assistants to help clients remain independent and reduce the stress of caregiving.

Tetyana Shippee, PhD, Associate Director of Research, and Marti DeLiema, PhD, Associate Director of Education at the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation at University of Minnesota join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss their work and research. CHAI’s mission is to advance interdisciplinary aging science; create meaningful and immersive…

Zac Willette, MDiv BCC wears two hats and is excited to join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to explore both of them. First, he is a board certified hospice chaplain who helps patients and their families grapple with the big juicy questions we can’t avoid at end of life. “Who am…

Tom Manor (President and Owner/Operator), Angie Hopkins (Care Manager, Licensed Auctioneer and Owner/Operator), and Kate Pierce (Relationship Manager) from Northern Lights Senior Transitions join host Ken Haglin on the “Living Healthy & Aging Well” radio show to discuss how compassionate senior move management services can help older adults and their families navigate life’s transitions with…

YOU MATTER.   Do you know and believe this? Tami Hedrick, President of U.S. Operations and Chief Engagement Officer at MATTER believes that your ideas and actions can change the world! Learn how MATTER, a local non-profit that just celebrated their 25th Anniversary, was founded on turning corporate surplus into impact.  Located in St. Louis Park,…

This episode originally aired November 15, 2026: Amy House, owner and host of the “Think Dementia” podcast, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to provide education and resources for caregiving for someone living with dementia.   Amy will explain how learning to “think dementia” helps you understand what is…

This episode originally aired February 21, 2026: Lachelle Semanko, Executive Director of Rein in Sarcoma, joins Ken Haglind, host of “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show, to talk about Sarcomas, an uncommon and often misdiagnosed group of bone and soft tissue cancers that strike children and adults. Since 2001, Rien in Sarcoma has funded…

Rebecca Randen, attorney and owner of Randen Family Law, and training chair for the Collaborative Law Institute, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about Collaborative Divorce and Minnesota’s growing Collaborative law community. With divorce rates on the rise in the senior population, Collaborative Divorce is a respectful…

Jenny Matthews, licensed mental health therapist and owner of State of Mind Therapy in the Twin Cities, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss how a fear of flying can limit opportunities for travel, connection, and meaningful life experiences. Jenny specializes in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, and phobias, helping…

Andrea Romie, owner of Home Helpers Home Care of Burnsville, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss the ways Home Helpers supports individuals staying safe, independent, and comfortable right where they want to be – at home. Home Helpers provides non-medical, in-home care designed for seniors, individuals with disabilities, those recovering from…

This episode originally aired January 17, 2026: Elizabeth Siebenaler, Founder of Pep In My Step, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how she’s using her background in physical therapy to provide in-home personal training specifically designed for the senior population. During her years of providing home health…

Colleen Waterston, founder of Space by Space Organizing, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well radio show to share her belief that a clear space helps free the mind. Colleen and her team of compassionate organizers get creative to help people “get out of their own way” and live their best lives.…

Sarah Routman, founder of Laugh Healthy and co-author of Discover the Power of Laughter: Jump-start Your Journey to Health and Joy, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy & Aging Well to share how laughter can be a powerful, life-changing tool—even in the most challenging moments. Sarah’s journey began in her young daughter’s hospital room,…

Judy Carlson, owner and founder of Surrounded in Peace, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss end-of-life planning. As an End-of-Life Doula, Judy will share more about this important role and how she coaches and supports the community, individuals and their families. Judy became an End-of-Life Doula after…

Joining host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” from Helping Paws is Community Outreach Coordinator & Volunteer Recruiter Andy Johnson, Volunteer Dog Trainer Katy Shannon, Graduate Susan Smith, and Assistant Dog Humphrey. They will talk about the life-changing role of assistance dogs from Helping Paws, a local non-profit in Eden Prairie. Serving veterans…

Stacey joins host Ken Haglind on the radio show Living Healthy and Aging Well to explore the experiences of cancer, chronic health issues, and grief—life events that profoundly change many aspects of daily life and can significantly affect coping and mental health. Stacey Allen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of…

Kaitlin Dages, Founder and CEO of LivWell Partners, and Dr. Theresa B. Skaar, Social Psychologist, join host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to share their solutions that foster mental health engagement and support within organizations. LivWell Partners is designed with purpose, committed to creating mental health engagement solutions that are innovative, compassionate, and deeply…

Jenna Rogers, Vice President of The Child Loss Foundation, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to share how compassionate, community-based support can make a profound difference for parents navigating the loss of a child. Jenna’s connection to the work is deeply personal—after losing her son, Noah, to SIDS at just 11 months old…

Sean McLoughlin, Anger Management Facilitator at the Twin Cities Men’s Center, and Tom Maher, Office Manager at the Men’s Center, join Ken Haglind, host of “Living Healthy and Aging Well.” Sean and Tom will talk about the Center’s “Men Helping Men with Anger Management” classes. In these classes, Sean guides the men in digging deep…

Lachelle Semanko, Executive Director of Rein in Sarcoma, joins Ken Haglind, host of “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show, to talk about Sarcomas, an uncommon and often misdiagnosed group of bone and soft tissue cancers that strike children and adults. Since 2001, Rien in Sarcoma has funded many research projects towards developing new treatments…

Lora Matz, author, educator, and experienced licensed therapist, joins Ken Haglind to discuss her book, Darkness Was My Candle, and her own healing journey. Lora DeVore is a writer and catalyst for transformational change for both individuals and systems. Her wisdom comes from the field of psychology, transpersonal development and spiritual psychology. Most importantly, it…

Bryan Piatt, Licensed Therapist at State of Mind Therapy, joins Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about the ways he assists children and adults in navigating OCD and anxiety. Do you feel like your mind is constantly racing with intrusive thoughts that you just can’t shake? Maybe you’re struggling with obsessive…

Erin Hartung, Brent Davis, and Walt Myers from Cancer Legal Care join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss Cancer Legal Care’s services and talk about how to navigate health insurance and what to do with medical bills. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, four in ten Minnesotans will be…

Jared Bostrom, Chief Executive Officer of Progress Valley; Amber Michalski, Chief Operating Officer; and Jamie Steber, Director of Facilities and Housing and proud PV alum, join host Ken Haglind on the radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well.” Together, they’ll share insights into the impactful work of Progress Valley—a nonprofit substance use and co-occurring treatment…

Elizabeth Siebenaler, Founder of Pep In My Step, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how she’s using her background in physical therapy to provide in-home personal training specifically designed for the senior population. During her years of providing home health physical therapy, Elizabeth witnessed a desperately unmet…

Dr. Terri Bly, licensed Clinical Psychologist at LynLake Centers for WellBeing, will join Ken to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that often accompany “the Third Age” of life. While many of us spend our working years dreaming about the day we can retire, when that day actually arrives we may be surprised to find…

Reona Berry, President of the African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Benita Robinson, Patient Navigator for the Sage Screening Programs, and Gay Lynn Richards, Board Member on the Breast Cancer Education Association join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to shed light on breast cancer education and testing resources available to…

Andy Johnson, Community Outreach Coordinator & Volunteer Recruiter, Mary Tiegan, Volunteer Dog Trainer, and Graduate Brian Bergson and his dog Vanek join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the life-changing role of assistance dogs from Helping Paws in Eden Prairie. Serving veterans and first responders with service-related…

Amy House, owner and host of the “Think Dementia” podcast, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to provide education and resources for caregiving for someone living with dementia.   Amy will explain how learning to “think dementia” helps you understand what is happening in the brain, improving your relationship…

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Broker, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about to talk about what is ahead for Medicare in 2026. Perle & Co. specializes in Medicare education, enrollment, and client servicing. Having someone from “Perle and Company”…

Christin Ament, Executive Director and founder of The Bardo, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how she is redefining end-of-life care in Minnesota starting by reimagining the physical space and care at end-of-life. Christin is creating an end-of-life sanctuary that is seeking to reconnect the dying with…

This episode originally aired July 19, 2025: Gray Matters: Understanding Mental Health Concerns in Older Adults Kay King, Older Adults Program Coordinator, Community Educator, and the faith community liaison for the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Minnesota, also known as NAMI, is here to talk about mental illness in older adults and the supportive…

Tom Maher, Office Manager of the Twin Cities Men’s Center, sits down to talk to Ken Haglind about “the best kept secret in the Twin Cities”! Celebrating their 50 year anniversary next year, Tom will share the history of TCMC, their offerings and what keeps people coming back to the basement of an office building…

Christine Thompson, author of Scarlet Says Goodbye, appears on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind to discuss how children’s books can help young people understand hospice care. Addressing difficult topics like death, Christine’s book aims to ease conversations and support children in processing grief and preserving memories. Scarlet Says Goodbye features a story,…

Allison Breininger, Founder and Executive Director of The Negative Space, joins Ken Haglind to talk about The Negative Space's mission to change the way caregivers of all kinds are seen and supported. A caregiver for her husband for 14 years, Allison created this nonprofit after experiencing firsthand that caregivers are often in the background of the picture, vital yet…

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Broker, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about to talk about what is ahead for Medicare in 2026. Perle & Co. specializes in Medicare education, enrollment, and client servicing. Having someone from “Perle and Company”…

Dr. Elisabeth Wilson, Executive Director of the M.O.M.S Program, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the services offered by the M.O.M.S Program to help Make Our Moms Successful! M.O.M.S is a nonprofit, faith-based mentoring program designed to equip single mothers with the skills to build and provide…

Erin Hartung, Director of Legal Services at Cancer Legal Care, and Meghan Scully, Managing Attorney of Cancer Legal Care’s Social Security Application Assistance Program, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss Cancer Legal Care’s services and talk about employment transitions and financial hardships that can happen with a cancer diagnosis.…

Jared Bostrom, Amber Michalski- Progress Valley Jared Bostrom, Chief Executive Officer of Progress Valley, Amber Michalski, Chief Operating Officer, and Michalea Heacock, Director of Advancement join host Ken Haglind on the radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to share insights into the impactful work of Progress Valley—a nonprofit substance use and co-occurring treatment provider serving the…

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Broker, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about to talk about what is ahead for Medicare in 2026. Perle & Co. specializes in Medicare education, enrollment, and client servicing. Having someone from “Perle and Company”…

Natalie Stangler, Certified Sound Practitioner, End of Life Doula and co-founder of Sanctuary Studio, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share the transformative power of sound healing and the vital role doulas play from birth to death. Natalie offers insight into what it means to truly hold space…

Vitaly Salo, Executive Director of inHom Senior Care, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about the specialized services that an inHom dedicated caregiver can give to your loved one. InHom Senior Care allows aging adults to receive every-day care, tailored to their needs, in the comfort and dignity of…

Mary Gaasch and Jenny Floria of Crescent Cove joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about pediatric palliative care in Minnesota. Mary is Crescent Cove’s Executive Director and Jenny is the Director of Engagement. They will talk about the families served by facilities like theirs, and what makes…

Gray Matters: Understanding Mental Health Concerns in Older Adults Kay King, Older Adults Program Coordinator, Community Educator, and the faith community liaison for the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Minnesota, also known as NAMI, is here to talk about mental illness in older adults and the supportive resources that are available. Mental illness is…

Marcie Vaske, Licensed Nutritionist & Client Manager at Oswald Digestive Clinic, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about Oswald Clinic’s high level of specialization and commitment to helping people with challenging, often long-standing digestive concerns. Marcie has been working in the Functional Medicine world since 2011…

Tyler Leonard, President and caregiver of SeniorAsset, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how companion care services can help improve seniors’ quality of life and give peace of mind to their loved ones. After a head injury forced a career change, Tyler founded his business in…