Living Healthy and Aging Well

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well May 9, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 5.2.2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healhy and Aging Well – April 25, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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.… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 18, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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,… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 4.11.2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – April 4, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” 3.28.2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – March 21, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well 3.14.2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well 3.7.2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – February 28, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – February 21, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – February 14, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 2.7.2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – January 31, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 1.24.2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healhy and Aging Well – January 17, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – December 20, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – December 6, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 11.22.25 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – November 15, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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”… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – November 8, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – November 1, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – October 25, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 10.18.25 first appeared on AM 950.

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,… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well with Ken Haglind 10.11.25 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 10.4.25 first appeared on AM 950.

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”… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 9.20.25 first appeared on AM 950.

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.… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – September 13, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 9.6.25 first appeared on AM 950.

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”… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – August 23, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – August 16, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well 8.9.25 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – July 26, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – July 19, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 21, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 17, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Steve Smela, the owner of Senior Helpers of the South Metro, and Grace Hoepker, Client Services Manager, join host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the benefits of in-home senior care. Founded in 2002, Senior Helpers has over 360 locations around the nation. Their mission is to help seniors… The post Living Healthy And Aging Well – June 07, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

This episode originally aired February 22, 2025: Jeff Johnson, Executive Director at Can Do Canines, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how assistance dogs transform people’s lives. Since 1989, Can Do Canines has provided more than 900 assistance dogs to people with disabilities, all free of charge.… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – May 24, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Simone Hogan, Senior Director of Veterans Healthcare at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA), and Steve McCarthy, Assistant Communication Director at the MDVA, join host Ken Haglind to speak on the benefits of connecting Veterans with the VA. The MDVA provides community support, health benefits, and other specialized services to the honored Vets that… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – May 17, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Kate Blessing, Director of Community Relations at Martin Luther Campus, joins Ken Haglind to talk about Martin Luther Campus’ mission and services that enhance senior living. Martin Luther Campus is managed by Ebenezer Management Services, the largest senior living management company in Minnesota. As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover,… The post Living Healthy And Aging Well – May 10, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Erin Hartung, Director of Legal Services at Cancer Legal Care, and Maddie Babel, Development Manager at Cancer Legal Care, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss Cancer Legal Care’s services and answer the question, “why would I need an attorney on my cancer treatment team?” In the United States, 1… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – May 3, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Joe Burkhow, Director of Home and Tech Services at Senior Community Services will join Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss againg in place. Many older adults want to stay in their homes and communities as they age and need just a little extra support to do so. Community organization like Senior… The post “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 4.26.25 first appeared on AM 950.

Lindsey Wimmer, Executive Director of Star Legacy Foundation, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the mission of reducing the loss of pregnancies and newborns. Star Legacy Foundation offers community support to families who are dealing with the tragedy of losing a pregnancy or infant. Lindsey Wimmer and… The post Living Healthy And Aging Well – April 19, 2015 first appeared on AM 950.

Sharon Heywood and Denise Lessert, members of the M.O.M.S Program Events Committee, join 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… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 12, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Susanne Grochett, Director of Care Options Network, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the trusted, local Network of senior care providers, across services and housing, that is ready to support older adults and caregivers in the greater Metro area. Care Options Network, 36 years strong and… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 5, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

This episode originally aired December 14, 2025: Anne Supplee, a Care Services Manager at The ALS Association joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the programs and services of The ALS Association. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive disease that causes individuals to lose their ability… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – March 29, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Alec Wendelboe, Education & Community Outreach Coordinator, and Bradley Donaldson, Chief Operations Officer and incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and Minnesota Stroke Association, join host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss their organizations’ free and comprehensive services available to brain injury and stroke survivors across Minnesota.… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – March 22, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Alec Wendelboe, Education & Community Outreach Coordinator, and Bradley Donaldson, Chief Operations Officer and incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and Minnesota Stroke Association, join host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss their organizations’ free and comprehensive services available to brain injury and stroke survivors across Minnesota.… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – March 22, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.