MindFULL conversations
MindFULL conversations brings "mindful conversations" to folks seeking practical information for self-awareness, and the ability to see themselves reflected in what inspires them, validates their insights, and normalizes what they're pondering. With actionable tips and useful conversations about career transitions, new ideas about books and the journeys it takes to write them, and creative perspectives that will shift you around life's everyday moments, MindFULL conversations unlocks what's inside of YOU.
This podcast will:
- Inspire you to take action.
- Delight you with new ideas.
- Encourage you to take one step toward your dreams.
- Help you to find new ways of being in the world you hadn’t thought of.
And how does this happen? By releasing something inside of the conversationalist, and the listener, with an engaging question.
For over 30 years, your host, Robin Glickstein, Ed.M., was on the client and agency side of the business and collected 100s of ideas. She spent 25 years hearing 1,000s of personal insights from all kinds of people and learned to hone her questions and unlock insights. With nowhere to put all the ideas that she was having, Robin began The MindFULL Creative, a blog written from noticing how her mind was so FULL of inspirational stories and creative ideas (tips, insights, personal musings and awesome folks doing wonderful work, etc.). She then went on to learn about a podcast that encouraged her to bring her ideas and insights to a new level. Prone to micro-conversations with folks in line for groceries, on planes and almost anywhere she goes, Robin's mind continued to be FULL and thus, MindFULL conversations (lower c) was born.
In this podcast, you will hear conversations with guests who have made the leap to where they are today – and actionable strategies that can help you jump!
MindFULL conversations
Getting Help with Aging Parents
Today's guest brings a mindful approach to coaching adult children of aging parents. For years, Maggie Miller was an Executive Coach and has seen the kinds of things that you might be dealing with. She can help you take your jumbled ideas and make them actionable, stand beside you and support you and share resources and ideas - and how you can put them to work to help you help those you love.
When you begin caring ABOUT an aging parent, and not necessarily FOR them (listen to Maggie describe the difference) you step into a job you didn't apply for! That's where having a Coach can be a life saver, for all involved. I called Maggie when I needed help. She shared resources and support that enabled me to step out of fear and into understanding.
3 Takeaways from our conversation:
1. Fear of the unknown can be alleviated by knowing what resources are available.
2. Always a have a few Starbucks gift cards on hand to give to folks you meet along the way who are helpful - a small thank you! (I keep a few in my wallet)
3. A list of questions you brainstorm ahead of time to ask helpers or navigate with parents, can smooth out a challenging conversation.
Books Maggie recommends (please copy and paste book titles in and use my new support small book sellers link to buy and let me know if it works! I'll try and make it easier as I figure it out, too) https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations
1. The Mature Mind and The Power of the Aging Brain by Dr. Gene Cohen
2. The Song of Our Scars by Haider Warraich
You can find Maggie at https://www.maggiemiller.org/coach-adultchildren-agingparents
Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein
Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com
Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think! Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/
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