Seekers of Meaning 5/23/2025: Understanding Home Healthcare Challenges

On this episode of Seekers of Meaning TV Show, Rabbi Address chats with Matt Field and Audrey Friedland from Right at Home Home Health Care North Suburban Chicago about home healthcare challenges. They discuss caregiver dynamics, informed decision-making, financial implications, and the need for caregiver training to ensure quality care for aging loved ones. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 5/23/2025: Understanding Home Healthcare Challenges appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Connie Zweig discusses shadow work, its hidden aspects, and society's projection mechanisms. She emphasizes self-reflection and integration of body-mind connections for personal growth. Zweig highlights insights from her practice and the significance of acknowledging one's shadow for emotional and relational healing. [Read more...] The post Understanding Shadow Work: Insights from Connie Zweig on Seekers of Meaning 5/16/2025 appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this week's episode of Seekers of Meaning, Rabbi Yiscah Smith discusses her upcoming book, Planting Seeds of the Divine. It aims to help readers connect with their authentic selves through Judaism’s sacred texts, fostering intimate encounters with the Divine. The work encourages cultivating emotional dispositions and character traits for spiritual growth. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 5/9/2025: Planting Seeds of the Divine, with Rabbi Yiscah Smith appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week's Seekers of Meaning episode, life and executive coach Julie Ketover discusses coaching's transformative power, differentiating it from therapy. She shares her journey from law to coaching, emphasizing personal agency, values, and spiritual dimensions, while addressing how fear influences growth and navigating life transitions. [Read more...] The post Transformative Coaching with Julie Ketover on Seekers of Meaning 5/2/2025 appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Prof. Michael Meyer of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the Reform rabbinical seminary, discusses his new book, Above All, We are Jews, a biography of Rabbi Alexander Schindler. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning ENCORE 4/25/2025: Prof. Michael Meyer, author of new book on Reform Judaism leader Rabbi Alexander Schindler appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In the latest episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show, Dr. Andrew Mulberg discusses the implications of genetic technology, especially CRISPR, on healthcare and aging. He addresses ethical concerns, public mistrust of science, AI's role in medicine, and the FDA's approval process, highlighting the need for careful oversight amid rapid advancements. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 4/18/2025: Ethical Considerations of Genetic Engineering in Medicine with Dr. Andrew Mulberg appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this episode of Seekers of Meaning, Rabbi Richard Address discusses Passover's significance with Rabbis Amy Schwartzman and Matthew Soffer. They examine themes of oppression, resistance, and hope relevant to current events, emphasizing the evolving role of progressive Judaism and the importance of community and action during challenging times as Passover approaches. [Read more...] The post Passover Reflections from two rabbis on Seekers of Meaning 4/11/2025 appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In the latest episode of Seekers of Meaning, Patricia Greenberg discusses her book, It's OK to Be Old, promoting the pro-aging movement. She encourages embracing aging, addressing cultural representations, generational attitudes, and the importance of spirituality and community living. Greenberg emphasizes dignity in end-of-life decisions and living fully in later years. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 4/4/2025: Insights from ‘It’s OK to Be Old’ author Patricia Greenberg appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

In this episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Dr. Barbara Weinstein discusses the link between hearing loss and cognitive health in older adults. She highlights the importance of hearing aids and cochlear implants, social engagement, and regular hearing tests to combat isolation, emphasizing proactive hearing protection as essential for a fulfilling life. [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 3/28/2025: Insights on Hearing Loss with Dr. Barbara Weinstein appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address speaks with Reb Chaya Lerner about her book, The Torah of Trauma. They explore the connections between ancient texts and [Read more...] The post Healing Through Torah: Seekers of Meaning 3/21/2025 appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.