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Sally in the Zen

Sally in the Zen is a bi-weekly podcast of a Chinese Zen Buddhist Caregiver in pursuit to find Zen moments in everyday living. Sally cares for her elderly Asian mother and father, who's also her actual Zen Master as well as a stroke survivor. Hear personal stories as Sally chronicles life, love and the Zen way with her aging parents. Sally is the creative owner of the Sally in the Zen family blog, and is also a contributing writer to the Ascent publication on Medium.com. Follow Sally in the Zen on Instagram and Pinterest.
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Episodes

#014 Wellness Series: Financial Wellness - Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA)

In this podcast episode, we conclude the two-part episode to Financial Wellness with Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA). Links to articles referenced in the episode: Terri Schiavo Brittany Maynard Death with Dignity.org Five Wishes AARP - Free Advance Directive Forms FOLLOW SALLY: BLOG : https://sallyinthezen.com/ FINDING ZEN on MEDIUM : https://medium.com/finding-zen MEDIUM : https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST : https://www.pintere...

Feb 19, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 14

#013 Wellness Series: Kicking Off Financial Wellness: Wills and POAs

In this podcast episode, we continue with the Wellness Series, kicking off the next two-parter episodes covering Financial Wellness. Specifically, we'll talk about Wills and Power of Attorneys (POA). Links to articles referenced in the episode: Financial Plan - Investopedia.com - written by Julia Kagan on 07/16/19 4 Reasons Estate Planning Is So Important - Investopedia.com - written by Donna Fuscaldo on 06/25/19 Power of Attorney - Investopedia.com - written by Julia Kagan on 05/05/19 FOLLOW SA...

Feb 05, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 13

#012 Wellness Series: Seniors and Immunization

In this podcast episode, we continue with the Wellness Series, focusing on Seniors and Immunization. Links to articles referenced in the episode: What is Good Health written by Adam Felman on July 31, 2017 Health and Wellness written by Debbie L. Stoewen on Sept, 2015 CDC Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule Vaccines and Immunizations by Medicare Interactive.Org Buddhism on Health and Illness - Berkley Center-Georgetown University My article about Seniors and Immunization published on Medium ...

Jan 22, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 12

#011 Kicking off the Wellness Series

In this episode, we kick off the Wellness Series, starting with Health and Wellness. Links to articles referenced in the episode: National Wellness Institute - The Six Dimensions of Wellness 9 Dimensions of Health & Wellness written by Jennifer Lawson on Feb 8, 2017 What is Good Health written by Adam Felman on July 31, 2017 Health and Wellness written by Debbie L. Stoewen on Sept, 2015 FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sall...

Jan 08, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 11

#010 Beating the Holiday Blues

In this episode, we talk about a personal story on how we beat the holiday blues. FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ If you have any questions or comments or if you would like to hear more of something in future episodes, just leave a comment on the Contacts page on my blog SallyintheZen.com. Support the show...

Dec 25, 201912 minSeason 1Ep. 10

#009 Elder Fraud and a Personal Story

In this episode, we talk about elder fraud and a personal story. Links referenced in the podcast: NOLO: Elder Abuse: Financial Scams Against Seniors FBI: Fraud Against Seniors AARP: Scam, Fraud Alerts - Protect Your Digital Identity Recommended podcast to follow: The Perfect Scam (by AARP) FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ If you have any q...

Dec 11, 201916 minSeason 1Ep. 9

#008 The Spirit of Thanksgiving

In this episode, we dive into the Spirit of Thanksgiving which also inspired the recent story that I wrote on Medium. Link to the article on Medium: Lessons Learned from the Elderly: How to Make Life Better When You Get to Their Age FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ If you have any questions or comments or if you would like to hear more of ...

Nov 27, 201913 minSeason 1Ep. 8

#007 Why I Chose to be a Caregiver - Is it an Asian Thing

In this episode, we dive into a recent Medium article that I wrote about a deeper meaning behind why I chose to be Pop and Mom's caregiver. Link to the article on Medium: Taking Care of Your Aging Parents Isn’t For the Faint of Heart FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ If you have any questions or comments or if you would like to hear more of...

Nov 13, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 7

#006 Halloween Tale Buddhist Style

In this episode, we get into the spirit of Halloween with two spooky tales. FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the show...

Oct 30, 201918 minSeason 1Ep. 6

#005 Senior Citizens and Driving

In this episode, we dive into: My thoughts on senior citizens and driving Zen Master's accidental car accident FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the show...

Oct 16, 201921 minSeason 1Ep. 5

#004 The Signs and the Neighbor

In this episode, we dive into: Signs and crystals The neighbor and her unusual attitude FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the show...

Oct 02, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 4

#003 How I became a Contributing Writer on the Ascent publication in Medium.com

In this episode, we dive into: What compelled me to write outside my family blog Published article on Medium.com: Horrible Daughter Mentioned in this episode: Roberto Blake of Create Something Awesome Medium.com FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the show...

Sep 18, 201913 minSeason 1Ep. 3

#002 Zen Master's Stroke

In this episode, we dive into: The day of Zen Master's stroke in 2016 Know the symptoms for a stroke: FAST Medium article that I eluded to: Published article on Medium.com: Grieving for Someone Who's Still Alive FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the show...

Sep 18, 201918 minSeason 1Ep. 2

#001 How I became a Zen Buddhist Caregiver

Welcome to the Sally in the Zen podcast! I'm your host, Sally and I’m a Zen Buddhist Caregiver of my elderly Asian parents, and I thank you so much for joining me in my pursuit to find Zen moments in everyday living. In this episode, we dive into: My thoughts on what is Zen Buddhism Why I'm started this podcast How I became a caregiver to my elderly parents Background on Zen Master, Zen Mum and me Published article on Medium.com: What to Do When the Universe Bitch Slaps You Down FOLLOW SALLY: IN...

Sep 18, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#000 Coming Soon: Sally in the Zen

Join Sally in the Zen, a biweekly podcast hosted by a Chinese Zen Buddhist Caregiver who's trying to find Zen moments in everyday living. Coming soon on Wednesdays. Support the show

Sep 01, 201934 sec
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