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Backyard OASIS reaches out to older adults who seek knowledge to help them live more thoughtfully, healthily, and happily; who hope to inspire others with their ideas; and who serve their communities in the interest of greater good.
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Denise Schwartz Hosts "Where In The World Is Suzanne Patnaude?" (opens the original)
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On this episode of Backyard OASIS, host Denise Schwartz talks with Greenfield, MA resident and world traveler Suzanne Patnaude about her recent ventures aboard the Queen Mary cruise line. Suzanne talks about some of her favorite places to visit, how she spent time at sea on her months-long cruise around the world (hint: a whole lot of ballroom dancing!), and offers some advice and words of reassurance for any listener who may be considering traveling solo . It's a world-wide tour on today's epis
Denise Schwartz Hosts "You Can't Fill From An Empty Vessel" - A Sandwich Generation Caregiver's Story (opens the original)
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Jennifer Ferrara describes her journey as her father's caregiver and the moment she realized that to continue to care effectively for him she had to begin to care for herself. A heartfelt and open conversation with import for Sandwich Generation caregivers and others. Ideas for the show? Reach out at backyardoasispodcast@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to the Greenfield Community College Backyard OASIS Podcast and check back regularly for new episodes as well as other enriching GCC content! Hoste
Gloria Ratcliffe Hosts: Depression – Different Types, Different Causes, and How To Avoid And Fight It, with Guest Anna Morrison, LICSW (opens the original)
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Gloria Ratcliffe, alumnae of Greenfield Community College and host of the Ms. Americana Podcast on Backyard OASIS invites guest Anna Morrison, LICSW, a licensed clinical social worker, into the studio to discuss depression. They discuss the different types of the disorder, the different causes, and how to both avoid and fight it. During the conversation they attempt to de-stigmatize depression and mental illness and leave listeners struggling with depression with a sense of hope. Ideas for the s
Denise Schwartz Hosts "Travel Advice, Cost Savings, And Whether You Should Open Your Front Door," with Guest Max Hartshorne (opens the original)
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On this episode of Backyard OASIS, host Denise Schwartz speaks with travel columnist and theater critic Max Hartshorne about his areas of expertise. Max opens with practical and unexpected travel advice (did you know that a week in Spain might cost you less than a weekend on Cape Cod?), his appreciation of meal kit subscriptions, before delving into some money-saving tips for older adults all over the country. He also asks: Is it really that strange to open the door when somebody knocks?! All th
Denise Schwartz Hosts: Writers Read Us Stories They Love – Rich Vaden Reads "Bird of Providence," by T.P. Schwartz-Barcott (opens the original)
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On this special edition of Backyard OASIS, host Denise Schwartz invites actor, playwright, and theater artist Rich Vaden to read Bird of Providence, a short story written by her brother, T.P. Schwartz-Barcott. Set in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1989, Bird of Providence introduces us to Joey G. Gagliardi, a young guy trying to find his way out of a neighborhood that "no longer matters because no one who matters lives there. " T.P. Schwartz-Barcott's book "Let There Be Light", as well as his othe
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