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OnTopic with Empathia

Empathia
Leadership
Surrogacy
Elder Care
Technology
Executive Coaching
Purpose
Forgiveness
Mental Wellness
Sleep
Coaching
Wisconsin
Emotional Intelligence
Trauma-Informed Coaching
Meaning
LPI 360
Self-Awareness
Core Values
Caregivers
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia

Welcome to OnTopic by Empathia, a podcast dedicated to overcoming challenges in times of uncertainty. We’ll be talking to industry experts from a wide variety of fields to explore the issues of the day and steps individuals and organizations can take to become more resilient. Whether it is delivering a high-value employee assistance program or responding to a crisis in your organization or communi... more

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Robert Biggs
Account manager for Wellworks, focuses on promoting wellness and connections between employees and primary care physicians
Wellworks
Episode: Episode 74: Mind Over Matter: What is Mental Health? with Robert Biggs, Part One
Jessica (Jess)
Intended mother in a surrogacy journey
Private individual
Episode: Episode 73: The Hail Mary Pregnancy: Faith, Cancer, and a Surrogacy Miracle with Jess & Paige, Part Two
Buck Blodgett
Founder of the Love Is Greater Than Hate Prison Program
Love Is Greater Than Hate
Episode: Episode 71: Second Chances in Prison Reform with Dr. Buck Blodgett, Part Two
Dr. Buck Blodgett
Founder of the Love Is Greater Than Hate Project; author of A Message From Jessie
Love Is Greater Than Hate Project
Episode: Episode 70: Second Chances in Prison Reform with Dr. Buck Blodgett, Part One
Carrie Crawley
Elder care specialist
Independent elder care practice
Episode: Episode 68: How Should We Care? Navigating Elder Care with Carrie Crawley, Part One
Alan Mikolaj
Leadership consultant, executive coach and author
Episode: Episode 67: What's the Point? Finding Your Purpose with Alan Mikolaj, Part Two
Ken Jenkins
In-demand executive and leadership coach
Self-employed / Executive Coaching Practice
Episode: Episode 64: Stuck at the Top? Coaching Executives with Ken Jenkins, Part One
Heather Dreske
Naturopathic doctor with expertise in family medicine, psychology, and holistic wellness
Episode: Episode 62: How Your Phone (and Social Media) Are Tricking You with Heather Dreske, Part One

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Kelly Parbs
Host affiliated with Empathia, leading conversations on resilience, wellness, and organizational wellbeing

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Solid, practical expert advice. I wish I had this when raising my children. Heck! I wish my parents had listened to this and applied the principles. I love Bob's comparisons. Makes it so easy to understand and apply. The host asks questions that parents would, and his comfortable nature made you feel like you had an advocate. Good audio quality and professionally done. Can't wait for part two!

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  • Wish I had heard this advice years ago

    Solid, practical expert advice. I wish I had this when raising my children. Heck! I wish my parents had listened to this and applied the principles. I love Bob's comparisons. Makes it so easy to understand and apply. The host asks questions that parents would, and his comfortable nature made you feel like you had an advocate. Good audio quality and professionally done. Can't wait for part two!

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    5
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    United States3 years ago

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Episode 71: Second Chances in Prison Reform with Dr. Buck Blodgett, Part Two
Q: What prevents people from forgiving, and how do you address that hesitation in your program?
The main barriers are fear and the belief that forgiveness equals letting someone off the hook. The approach is to separate accountability from forgiveness, showing that one can fall on the side of compassion yet still require consequences and responsibility.
Episode 71: Second Chances in Prison Reform with Dr. Buck Blodgett, Part Two
Q: Buck, how do you begin to articulate forgiveness as a daily practice to someone who is overwhelmed by their trauma?
By reframing forgiveness as a choice rather than a duty, and by emphasizing a simple daily ritual—60 seconds of focused forgiveness practice—that compounds over time into a lasting shift in outlook and behavior.
Episode 68: How Should We Care? Navigating Elder Care with Carrie Crawley, Part One
Q: Are there community-based resources or workshops that help families start the conversation about elder care?
Yes. Local ADRCs or aging agencies often offer workshops and referrals to professionals, with organizations like AARP and libraries sometimes hosting events. These resources help families learn about options and begin conversations before a crisis occurs.
Episode 68: How Should We Care? Navigating Elder Care with Carrie Crawley, Part One
Q: How does someone get started with pre-planning?
Begin early and aim for a multi-year plan. Carrie recommends starting around age 50, when people are considering the second half of their careers and broader life plans. She emphasizes assembling a team (financial planner, elder law attorney, etc.) and asking the right questions to ensure plans align with goals.
Episode 68: How Should We Care? Navigating Elder Care with Carrie Crawley, Part One
Q: What are some of the misconceptions around paying for elder care?
Many people assume Medicare covers ongoing daily elder care, but it does not. Medicare generally pays for medical care and related therapies, not for daily helpers or long-term residence. Financing often comes from a mix of savings, long-term care insurance, state programs like Medicaid, or personal assets such as liquidating home equity. Pre-planning helps families identify these options early and use resources wisely.

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The show centers on resilience, well-being, leadership, and caregiving through practical conversations with practitioners, researchers, and people with lived experiences. Across recent episodes, topics include sustainable wellness and mental health, surrogacy journeys, elder care planning, prison rehabilitation through forgiveness programs, and leadership development. Guests are often practitioners or experts who translate research into actionable steps for individuals and organizations, with an emphasis on compassionate, real-world impact. A standout pattern is a mix of personal narratives and evidence-based practices, offering listeners concrete tools—from stress regulation habits and caregiver planning to coaching methods and forgiveness... more

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2. Jessica (Jess)
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7. Ken Jenkins
8. Heather Dreske

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