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The Sandwich Generation
by Chris Godfrey
The Sandwich Generation brings you conversations about caring for aging parents while still raising children.
Episodes
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Cathy Nolan – Finding Peace While at War
Jesus, the Prince of Peace began the Father’s rescue mission on a quiet night at Bethlehem. Through his life, death and resurrection he secured our victory over sin and death. The Church applies the Grace of His victory to latter generations. Nevertheless, the Devil is still very dangerous. A…
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Rob Amico and Amber Paluzzi – Regain your Balance this Advent and Christmas
People speak of “Life Balance” between career and personal, some even give a bow to the spiritual by recommending things like Yoga. Such is the state of affairs in the world right now. We know that relationships are the key to our happiness, and it is them that we want to keep in balance – love…
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Fr. Christopher Lapp – Let St. Joseph coach you up this Christmas
As the Year of St. Joseph draws to a close, Fr. Christopher Lapp, Pastor of St. Joseph Church in Mishawaka, Indiana gives us some advice for keeping this great saint involved with our lives and those our families for years to come.
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Megan Rogers – SHIP is ready to sail
Megan Rogers is a volunteer supervisor for the Northwest Region of SHIP, a federally-funded service staffed by over 400 volunteers in the State of Indiana who provide unbiased information and assistance on Medicare which is something that affects everyone age 65 and over. Learn how to get the…
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DK Raymer – Asking For Help
Why is it so difficult to say the words “I need help?” DK Raymer gives good advice for restoring ourselves and our communities after a crisis.
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Dr. Joe Brickner – Building Winning Teams
Author of “So You Want To Be A Coach…”, Dr. Joe Brickner discusses bringing out the best in others as a corporate manager and later as the head basketball coach for his alma mater Benedictine College. Visit his website at www.DrJoeBrickner.comfor more of his work and podcasts.
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DK Raymer – Supporting Caregivers
Caregiver burnout is a very real – and potentially dangerous condition. All families go through transitions where loved ones require extraordinary care. And for their caregivers it can be a heavy cross. If we are attentive, we can help them carry it by following our Blessed Mother’s example.
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Dr. Ron Kaiser – Planning for Growth Spurts During Old Age
Old age is a stage in our development like any other, and one for which we should proactively plan. The brain can retains its neuroplasticity throughout life, thereby enabling us to structure a personality that helps us to master the aging process. For more, visit Dr. Ron Kaiser’s...
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DK Raymer – Uncovering the Top 3 Fears Most Seniors Share
No mater where they live, their economic condition or family status, these three fears are nearly universal among seniors. Join Patient and Senior Living Consultant DK Raymer as we discuss how we can help them meet these challenges.
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DK Raymer – Supporting Men through an illness
God made man male and female, these complementary differences give marriages and families their beauty and strength. During an illness men have needs related to this difference. Our guest DK Raymer will identify some of the these differences and give us the benefit of her long experience as a...
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The Buck Stops with Parents - Dr. Catherine Godfrey-Howell
Doing the right thing requires much thoughtful and prayerful effort. It is especially difficult when we are making decisions for other people, which is something we do all the time in the sandwich generation! In this privileged position we alone are responsible for forming and following our...
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Mary Grace Narkaj – Beauty Outlasts The Beast
Finish your race with style. Mary Grace Narkaj, a former collegiate swimmer and now fashion entrepreneur shares how she translated making beautiful things into making beautiful relationships. You can see her work at www.Anagrassia.com, or visit her blog at Marusya Marusya.
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Tim Murray - Sandwich With A Solid Foundation
Realtor Tim Murray discusses many of the things families need to consider when choosing where to live. To continue this conversation further with Tim yourself, he can be reached at the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Cell: (574) 286-3944, [email protected].
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Angelo DiCarlo – Sicilian Sandwich Anyone?
Our own Ang DiCarlo reflects upon life with a Sicilian grandmother while growing up, and the lessons he learned from his parents. He also shares how this and being a sports journalist has prepared him for his new role as father.
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Fr. Fred Dolan - Fathers As The Greatest of Sandwich Artists
Fathers impact individual lives and families for generations to come. Therein lies their greatest opportunity for accomplishment and remembrance. Fr. Fred Dolan, Secretary Vicar for Opus Dei in Canada shares some thoughts about becoming successful – and ultimately happy fathers.
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Donalyn Bratton – It’s Time For A Vacation!
Travel Agent Donalyn Bratton helps the Sandwich Generation kick off summer with some things to consider for our vacation travel this year.
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Mick Blunt – Sundays With Dad
Does your estate plan protect the hearts of your loved ones? Mick Blunt shares how she and her husband – along with their five children - became the key provision of her dying mother’s estate plan.
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Phil Stackowicz – Is the Flood Rising? Try Long-term Care Insurance
We are living longer these days, thereby increasing the chances we will need long-term care. Finding and getting good care is becoming more and more expensive. Our guest, Phil Stackowicz, General Agent for the Knights of Columbus in the state of Indiana discusses one important way for paying for...
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What Does St. Joseph and an Estate Planning Attorney Have in Common?
Asking questions people have about estate planning, Emily Yost discusses with host Chris Godfrey the interplay between property and relationships and how one is meant to serve the other.
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Rev. David Bratton – Get Out of Jail and Tell Everyone About This New Life!
The soul is to the body as Christians are to the world. Rev. Dave Bratton has been sharing this life in many different environments, from Communist Poland (with the help of JPII), to the locker rooms of professional sports, he has made environments more human by turning hearts to Christ.
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Fr. Eric Cruz – Loving in a New York Minute
Born the youngest of six to a mother who emigrated from Puerto Rico. Fr. Eric Cruz was born and raised in the Bronx, fulfilling a childhood dream of graduating from the University of Notre Dame and being ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. He recounts his mother’s nurturing of his...
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Daria Godfrey, Tess, Gigi and Ivanka Cassady – Resiliency and Easter Traditions
Resiliency is the quality we need to comeback after getting knocked down. Cultural traditions that honor the great Christian Feast of Easter are blessed with this trait. Chris Godfrey is joined by his wife Daria, daughter Tess and granddaughters Gigi and Ivanka to discuss Ukrainian Easter...
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Jessica Bamber- Get Paid For Staying Home and Caring For A Loved One
Jessica Bamber she is an account manager for Caregiver Homes from Senior Link which provides services, support and technology that engages family caregivers. She discusses a new Program for Medicaid Waiver eligible people that coaches and pays family and friends to move-in and care for them.
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Bob and Pat Speer – Eat Your Way Through Lent and Grow in Holiness too!
The Church relaxes its rules for Lenten fasting with good reason. The problem for many elderly folks is that they don’t eat enough! Bob and Pat Speer have spent their careers in overseeing meals in large institutional settings such as hospitals and long-term care facilities. They are keenly aware...
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Dr. Catherine Godfrey-Howell -The Love That Moves Our Families and Canon Law
Dr. Catherine Godfrey-Howell and her father explore the relationships between Lent, Dante’s experience in the Divine Comedy, and how Canon Law can serve as a guide for us when we feel lost in a dark-wood too. Canon law is a reliable account of reality through both the seen and unseen realms in...
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Elisabeth Sullivan and Kirk Doran – Catholic Education Is Great and Getting Even Better
Elisabeth Sullivan of the Institute of Catholic Liberal Education, and Prof. Kirk Doran and economics professor at the University of Notre Dame discuss the growing popularity of Classic Catholic Education; a unique opportunity to help our children flourish in the coming years.
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Tony Ughetti - Leaving Home For a Better Life
Leaving home is always difficult, but when done to improve one’s quality of life it becomes easier to do. Tony Ughetti is the Healthcare Administrator for Greencroft Goshen Healthcare one of the 50 largest senior living communities in America. We talk about the many blessings and challenges…
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David L. Schindler – Are You In The Game or Just Getting a Hotdog?
"What the heck am I doing?" is a good question to ask as Lent begins. Professor David L. Schindler, Dean Emeritus of the John Paul II Institute for studies on Marriage and Family at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and former professor of the University of Notre Dame PLS...
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Drs. Donna Coletti and Thomas Florenza – Restoring Dignity (Without Having To Die For It First)
Dignity Therapy is a new approach to helping those who are suffering from life threatening or life-limiting conditions. Not only does a loss of hope and identity interfere with normal “cure” therapy it also makes a person susceptible to the seductions of euthanasia. St. Alphonsus Liguori reminds…
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Patrick McCaskey – Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Mother Teresa said, “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” The concept of competition while cooperating while building community is explored with Patrick McCaskey, Vice President and Board Member of the Chicago Bears. An author and speaker, our...
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Tony Minopoli - Knights of Columbus, Placing Winning Bets
Young men bet everything on marriage and family life. How can they help each other make good on their commitments? Guest Tony Minopoli is the Chief and Chief Investment Officer of the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors manages the risks for the Knights of Columbus - who in turn help families…
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Deacon Fred Everett – When Mom Moves In
Honoring your father and mother can take many forms. Dcn. Fred Everett of St. Matthew’s Cathedral talks about his family’s heartwarming and challenging experience of having his mother move in with him for the final years of her life.
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Becky Zaseck, April Pierce and Angel Baginske - Real Services, Three Wise Women Bearing Gifts for Caregivers
This show is a must if you are taking care of elderly and disabled loved ones. Becky Zaseck, President and CEO, April Pierce, Director of Care Management and Options Counseling for the Area Agency on Aging, and Angel Baginske, Director of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana…
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Marie Reimers – Keep Your Guardian Angel Busy - And Not Everyone Else!
If we do not create our own plan for disability, someone else’s plan will be used instead. As much as that may be disagreeable for us, it will be worse for those around us. Learn how to control the things you can control, so others don’t have to do it for you. Also learn how our legal system…
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William Schmitt – The Family That Plays Together, Stays Together
What do we do - when everything that needs to get done – is done? Celebrate the season by being more playful with your loved ones! There are few things more important in life. Play can be an effective way to bring the generations closer together.
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David and John Niswonger - Giving and Receiving an Inheritance
When our money changes, our life changes too – for better or worse. John and David Niswonger, a father and son financial advisory team at Council Oak Raymond James in South Bend provide helpful advice for giving and receiving inheritances in the most beneficial way.
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Fr. Wilson Miscamble, C.S.C. – Telling Stories That Matter
Historian Fr. Bill share insights into telling histories accurately and winsomely. We discuss two of his recent books “American Priest – Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C.” and “Telling Stories that Matter – Memoirs and Essays of Fr. Marvin O’Connell”. We also discuss the role of family stories in the...
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Michael Shade - Your Ultimate Guide For Economic Stimulus
Michael Shade, Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana, discusses the many opportunities for contributing to the Divine Economy within the diocese through the Catholic Community Foundation. We also discuss the role institutions play in the lives of…
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DK Raymer - 7 Tips For Little Red Riding Hood
Your aging parent might not actually come out and say they need help. But they may be leaving clues, nonethless. Learn what signs to look for and what they may mean.
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Dr. Janet Smith - A Sabbatical For Mom
Prof. Janet Smith put her academic career on hold to help her mother during her declining years. Learn what this great teacher of life and its beginning stages learned about its end.
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Chris Johnson – What You Need To Know About Veterans Benefits
Our veterans may be eligible for any number of different benefits. Chris Johnson is a retired Marine Corps major and estate planning attorney specializing in getting his clients the benefits due them for their military service. This episode covers much of the foundational information needed to...
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The Sandwich Generation brings you conversations about caring for aging parents while still raising children.
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Chris Godfrey
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