Best Adam Angsts Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 24 - Your Call is (Not) Important to us... 1:23:29

3d ago1:23:29

1:23:29

In this episode, Adam and Keith delve into the world of Help & Support - a misnomer if ever there was one. The chaps cover every frustrating element from waiting on hold to companies delegating support to their own customers via forums. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mi…

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73. Derby Day 2025 at Veranda Ministries! 22:24

6d ago22:24

22:24

Who says those with dementia and Alzheimer's can't have fun?! What an exciting day at the Veranda Ministries for all who attended. The "ponies" ran (walkers decorated with blow-up horse heads!) and the laughter was contagious. This episode includes LIVE coverage of an exceptional day of celebration for all of the Veranda family and friends. Mary An…

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Ep. 23 - Please Rage Responsibly 1:15:39

17d ago1:15:39

1:15:39

In this episode, Adam and Keith tackle the subject of disclaimers and consumer advice - almost all of it completely absurd. Why are we told to drink responsibly by companies peddling alcoholic beverages, and who gets to decide what constitutes 'responsible'? Are we heading towards a world where the Alcohol Police patrol the tables in every Wethersp…

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72. Veranda Ministries Ribbon Cutting Day! 37:20

24d ago37:20

37:20

The brand new location for Veranda Ministries was celebrated with a dedication service, tasty food and community fellowship. This episode is filled with audio clips of the ribbon cutting and ceremony held on April 1st, 2025. Speakers Dusty Wells, Dr. Eddy Moody, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, Dave Clark, Billy Blackwood and others are featured in toda…

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Ep. 22 - The Uncivil List (Part 1) 1:17:49

1M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

In this episode, Adam and Keith focus on the fact that social etiquette is on the wane. With many, many examples, the chaps begin by listing their specific gripes about society's selfishness when it comes to using mobile phones and driving. Somehow, they forgot to mention people who use a mobile phone while driving. Send us a text Support the show …

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71. Two Hearts, One Mission (Heart of Mary House and the Veranda Ministries) 40:17

1M ago40:17

40:17

The Heart of Mary House (HOMH) began in a two bedroom home located in the South Nashville area on the campus of St. Edward Church. The mission of Heart of Mary House is to provide a safe, comfortable, and peaceful home-like setting for underserved people who have been given a terminal prognosis and need somewhere to stay and someone to care for the…

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Ep. 21 - The Blight of The Time Thieves 1:14:06

2M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

In this episode, Adam initially gets hot under the collar about his recent travel woes before the chaps get down to discussing the serious subject of time. It's such a valuable and, indeed, finite resource but it's stolen from us every single day by time thieves. This makes Adam and Keith very angry indeed. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam…

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70. International Doula Life Movement Founder/CEO Anna Marie Adams 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's guest, Anna Marie Adams, is an exceptional digital creator and Founder/CEO of the International Doula Life Movement. This episode is an honest conversation between both of these qualified and expert spokespersons for the need for doulas at every stage of seasoned life. This amazing partnership between the Veranda Minist…

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Ep. 20 - The Over-Complication of Everything (Part 1) 1:11:52

2M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

In this episode, Adam and Keith question why so many aspects of modern life are immeasurably more complicated than they need to be. A simple trip to the toilet, for example, should never require an instruction manual. Nor should parking a bloody car. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial …

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69. The Gift of Love 26:41

3M ago26:41

26:41

The Veranda Ministries has a new building and a new projection of goals to reach the aging community of Gallatin, TN and the surrounding areas. What an exciting look into the facility, the dreams fulfilled and the people that make it all happen. Founder and Director, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly candidly talks about this God-inspired transition in th…

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Ep. 19 - Write, Edit, Scream, Repeat 1:38:24

3M ago1:38:24

1:38:24

In this (extended) episode, Adam and Keith discuss a subject they're vaguely qualified to rant about - books. If you've ever considered writing a book, or you're an avid reader with a passing interest in how a book ends up on your Kindle, you might learn something interesting ... emphasis on the word 'might'. Send us a text Support the show Join Ad…

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Ep. 18 - Reasons to be Un-appy 1:21:43

3M ago1:21:43

1:21:43

In this (late) episode, Adam and Keith share their respective gripes with mobile phone apps. Once a revolutionary use of technology, many apps now cause as many problems as they solve and are a regular source of rage. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contai…

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68. Mary Anne's Story (Simulcast from the "I Love To Tell the Story Podcast") 1:13:39

4M ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Celebrating the collaboration with the “I Love To Tell The Story” Podcast with Dave Clark and Dusty Wells and the “Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast” episode is an amazing conversation between Dave, Dusty and Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly. So what's her story, and why are Dave and Dusty so excited to share it? As her followers and subscribers already …

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Ep. 17 - The Nonsense of New Year 1:11:57

4M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

In the episode, Adam and Keith discuss their irritations with the New Year. From fake workplace enthusiasm to the ridiculousness of 'Dry January', the chaps have entered 2025 with plenty of rage to vent. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional …

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67. The Voices of Dementia Know How to Celebrate! 19:46

4M ago19:46

19:46

This live, on-location New Year's Eve party at the Veranda is a heart-warming reminder that even those with dementia know how to cut the rug and celebrate! The dialogue, the joy and the excitement are some of the best gifts these wonderful friends can share with each other. Their stories live forever. For contributions to this exceptional respit pr…

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Ep. 16 - Super-Riled at The Supermarket 1:07:43

4M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

In the episode, Adam and Keith share their personal annoyances whenever they visit a supermarket. From incompetent parking to morons who stop for a natter in the middle of an aisle, there's no shortage of retail rants to be raked over. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mid…

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Ep. 15 - The Reboot Episode | Anti-Social Media 1:13:24

5M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Adam and Keith mark the fifteenth episode with a slight format change... which they subsequently fail to administer. Still, they do manage to discuss their various issues with social media or, more specifically, the kind of people who blight our lives via social media. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they hig…

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66. "A Strange Way" (Behind the Scenes of the Veranda Benefit) 21:00

5M ago21:00

21:00

You can't imagine the prep and detail it takes to pull off an amazing gala event and concert like "A Christmas To Remember" - The Veranda Ministries Benefit every year. The staff, board and volunteers were ready to roll on that December 2nd night. This episode is on location from the women's rest room, because we ALL know, some of the greatest cove…

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Ep. 14 - Interrupter Intrusion, Black Friday Disillusion 1:16:58

6M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

In this episode, Adam questions why so many random people feel they have a God-given right to interrupt his day. Keith, on the other hand, aims his rage at the hugely irritating American export that is Black Friday. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains…

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65. No Wrinkles On My Mind or Spirit! (Debra Talley, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly & Sue Duffield) 47:03

6M ago47:03

47:03

This enjoyable and spontaneous episode tells the ages-long story of how three very different women can be blessed to share the same bond, banter and beliefs. Debra Talley, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Sue Duffield understand the meaning of significance and purpose in their mature years, but none of that happens without humor and the joy of not ta…

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Ep. 13 - Frugal Failings, Airport Wailings 1:36:26

6M ago1:36:26

1:36:26

In this episode, Adam gets hot under the collar about his deep-seated loathing of all things airport-related, whilst Keith wants to know why we've become such a wasteful nation when it comes to both personal and state-controlled money. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of mid…

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Ep. 12 - Stormy Obsession, Transport Regression 1:25:07

7M ago1:25:07

1:25:07

In this episode, Adam shares his angst about weather warnings and why every storm now requires a (stupid) name. Keith, however, has his rage trained on the sorry state of modern transportation, and if we're any better off than our medieval ancestors. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial …

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64. The ENCORE Episode with Teepa Snow (Talking Hospice and Dementia) 25:58

7M ago25:58

25:58

This ENCORE episode features host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Teepa Snow, discussing honestly about hospice and dementia. Teepa's "The Positive Approach to Care" (PAC) is by far the greatest influence for Mary Anne's vision and work-ethic, otherwise known as "The Veranda Ministries." www.verandaministries.org…

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Ep. 11 - Appliance Hump, Biscuity Grump 1:29:13

7M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

In this first episode of a shiny new season, Adam shares his frustration over a deceitful washing machine. Meanwhile, Keith explores the shameful brand exploitation blighting the biscuit industry. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour,…

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63. Dementia and the Journey in Geri Psych 30:29

7M ago30:29

30:29

This is part two continuing with the true story about a remarkable man Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly cared for, for almost two years. She briefly discussed him in episode 62, finishing the story today. Randy’s sad journey and experience into a geriatric psych unit is not rare. Mary Anne has a large box of files documented with stories just like Randy'…

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62. 21,000 Cups of Water (Nadine's Story) 31:20

8M ago31:20

31:20

Nadine will be long remembered as a faithful volunteer and servant. She was a true friend of Veranda Ministries and a true treasure to everyone who knew her. The best part of this story is listening to Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly share her bond with Nadine as her advocate, EOLD/Dementia Doula. Relationship-based care was in full operation, and there…

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61. The Fifth Sparrow (Advocacy for the Forgotten) 27:10

8M ago27:10

27:10

Research tells us how people think about aging, the elderly, and abuse - finds that people very quickly and unconsciously draw a line between older people and the “rest of us.” This mindset isn’t restricted to how we think about the elderly and the problems it creates; it contributes to a range of social issues, including racial and economic discri…

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60. It’s Not All Bad 31:31

9M ago31:31

31:31

The Veranda Ministries truly knows that every caregiver is desperate for any single sign of hope and joy regarding their loved one’s dismal future of a dementia diagnosis. Telling their stories is one way to ensure a message of optimism and encouragement is paramount to everyone. For a loved one whose world is collapsing, this is the best therapy —…

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59. The Coat of Love 29:03

9M ago29:03

29:03

Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and producer, Sue Duffield revisit the amazing and healing story of one of Mary Anne's exceptional clients, Martha. It was Martha's dignity that was challenged with incontinence, but to the quick thinking of those around her, she was spared the horror of the embarrassment of losing bodily functions in a public place.…

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Ep. 10 - Inbox Beset, Festival Regret 1:09:52

9M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

How many work-related emails are too many in a calendar year? 1,000? 5,000? How about 17,000? That's the number that triggered Adam's rage in this episode. Keith then shares his woes after attending a festival for the first time ... and the reasons why he won't be booking tickets to another one. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and …

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58. Carrot Cake, Chaos & Compassion 32:59

10M ago32:59

32:59

This episode starts out chaotic, fun, frivolous and hilarious - talking carrot cake and nudist camps - all in the same breath! Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and producer Sue Duffield, take the rabbit trail down that crazy path of spilled medicine caplets, Mark Lowry's giant custom pill box container, to even talking (as friends do) about the dile…

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57. Navigating the Maze of Medication 38:56

10M ago38:56

38:56

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and her sidekick-producer Sue Duffield, take this episode down a memory lane right from the start. The one thing that stands out the most is not only their reminiscent ways reliving the corner drug store experience, but also the difficulty of navigating the larger box store pharmacies, especially for the elderly. With an …

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Ep. 9 - Nannying Pain, BBQ Strain 1:16:59

11M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

Everyone loves being invited to a BBQ - there's nothing better than sipping a cold beer in the sunshine whilst someone serves you food. However, hosting a BBQ is no one's idea of fun. In fact, every element of hosting a BBQ is a valid reason to rage. And once Adam and Keith are suitably enraged by BBQ hosting, they get on to the subject of age veri…

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56. Question Everything: Part Two with Mary Gail and Caregiving For Parents 31:42

11M ago31:42

31:42

Episode 56 is a continuation from previous episode 55 (Unmerited Favor: A Daughter's Love Caring for Both Parents with Dementia) with Mary Gail Anderson, an adult child of two parents suffering with dementia and Parkinson's. This is caregiving to the absolute ultimate. Her exact words, when dealing with the medical professionals are, "question ever…

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55. Unmerited Favor: A Daughter's Love Caring for Both Parents with Dementia 40:38

11M ago40:38

40:38

People with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are usually cared for by family members or friends. The majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias receive care in their homes. Each year, more than 16 million Americans provide more than 17 billion hours of unpaid care for family and friends with Alzheimer’s disease and r…

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54. End-of-Life Care & Compassion with Anna Marie Adams 29:04

12M ago29:04

29:04

An exceptional and informative episode with guest, Anna Marie Adams (Certified End-of-Life Doula and founder of the International Doula Life Movement) will encourage all caregivers to realize the value of the extensive care a doula can bring to every member of a family. Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Anna understand the impact of helping thous…

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Ep. 8 - Only Morning Fools and Courses 1:12:58

12M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once argued that “Hell is other people.” but we reckon Satra was misquoted - it's more likely he said, "Hell is morning people." Adam and Keith's rage is also aimed at the proliferation of online courses, particularly those claiming you can achieve great things without any God-given talent. Send us a text Support the sh…

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53. A Delightful Derby Day for Dementia 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

Sue Duffield, producer of the Aging Angst and Alleuias Podcast as well as newly appointed board member of the Veranda Ministries, takes her frivolity on-location broadcasting to one of the biggest days on the Veranda Calendar - Derby Day! Imagine staff and volunteers using wheeled walkers with inflated horses' heads attached, racing on the parking …

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52. The Keeper of Their Stories 34:52

1y ago34:52

34:52

Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly is definitely “The Keeper of Their Stories”. This realm and reality of her clients and the family of caregivers with dementia, enhances the dignity of physical hygiene and bathing to the understanding of routine. Dementia care is never an excuse for mistreatment or disrespect. Mary Anne is also a clinician on the roa…

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Ep. 7 - Sock Sizing Strain, Recycling Pain 1:10:00

1y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Feet come in all shapes and sizes, so why do sock manufacturers only give us two sizes to choose from - too bloody big or too bloody small? And, with Ireland launching one of the most convoluted recycling schemes in Europe, are some ideas on saving the planet more likely to make us red with rage, rather than green? Send us a text Support the show J…

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51. Personhood, Perspective & Hospice Care with Helen Bauer 36:03

1y ago36:03

36:03

Sometimes dealing with dementia and the end-of-life process can be as clear as mud. But today’s guest, Helen Bauer, comes as an expert in hospice care with exceptional detail that every care-partner needs. You’ll hear phrases like “senile degeneration of the brain” and “the difficulty in assessing someone with dementia at end-of-life with only a sn…

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50. A Family's New Diagnosis (with Josh Singletary) 36:24

1y ago36:24

36:24

It’s not unusual to have difficulty finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent problems with memory or the ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs of something more serious. An "Early Onset of Dementia" or "Mild Cognitive Impairment" diagnosis can be a sudden blow to any family. In this case and on this epis…

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49. Geriatric Psych: We Need Change - The Right Kind of Change" (Part 2) 31:29

1y ago31:29

31:29

This episode with guest, Gay Gingrich, RN, BSN, and host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, shares how both women met through their studies with Teepa Snow's “Positive Approach to Care.” The discussion begins with two new friends with shared interests and passion for those with dementia as well as Gay’s obvious love of her work as a Geriatric Psych Nurse.…

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48. The Bereavement of Leap Year 31:49

1y ago31:49

31:49

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's mother's homegoing happened on a Leap Year. As with any family losing a loved one, the anniversary of that loved one's death comes in a tsunami-like wave of great proportion each year. But February 29th only happens every four years, and obviously, it can make the intensity of the weight of grief even more difficult. Ta…

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Ep. 6 - Algorithmic Gripe, Valentine Tripe 1:03:00

1y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

"We thought you'd be interested in tartan dungarees." No. Just no. Why are the algorithms that dictate the adverts and content we see online so utterly flawed? And how has the commercial creep of Valentine's Day culminated in heart-shaped quiches? Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial tri…

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47. Geriatric Care, Behaviors, Unmet Needs and Dementia (Part 1) 28:39

1y ago28:39

28:39

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's guest is Brenda Powers, a registered nurse specializing in geriatric care, with a strong focus on supporting the aging population, especially those with dementia. Brenda has actively contributed enhancing geriatric care through workforce development panels, aiding in devloping dementia education programs like the Vander…

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Ep. 5 - Bottling Blues, Spammy News 58:10

1+ y ago58:10

58:10

Whether it's shower gel, shampoo, or anti-bac spray, why are modern bottles designed to prevent you from extracting every ounce of the product you've paid for? And why are local news websites littered with clickbait junk, relentless pop-ups, and news that isn't actually news? Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as t…

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46. Teepa Snow Knows Dementia and Hospice 25:58

1+ y ago25:58

25:58

Episode 46 from the #agingangstandalleluiaspodcast, featuring host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Teepa Snow, is a candid and vulnerably honest dialogue about hospice and dementia. The hunger for knowledge to help others began with Mary Anne's desire to experience Teepa and The Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Team, bringing it to fruition, for with…

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45. The Living Disease - Dementia 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

30:49

With relationship-based approach for individuals with dementia, human touch plays an important role in promoting overall well-being. There's nothing quite like a hug or holding hands to promote a physical relaxation response. It's known to reduce levels of cortisol, a hormone released during times of stress. And there's no difference between those …

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Ep. 4 - Feigning Delight, Gigging Blight 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

55:26

They say there's no 'I' in 'Team' but there's definitely an 'I' in 'Take your fake workplace enthusiasm and p*ss off!' Also in this episode, Adam and Keith discuss remortgaging your home in order to cover the eye-watering cost of seeing a gig at a major music venue. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highli…

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