Best Maddie E Podcasts (2026)

Before his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Greg Nelson spent his career as a leadership developer helping others grow. About a year and a half ago, his wife Shasta began to notice changes in his memory and urged him to get evaluated. They went to UC Davis’s Healthy Aging Clinic, where cognitive testing suggested mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A neurologis…

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Spotting Cognitive Decline Early: Questions to Ask Your Doctor 30:14

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Dr. Anna Chodos, MPH, is the executive director of Dementia Care Aware, an initiative that helps primary care providers across the country improve dementia detection and care. A professor of medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco, her clinical work focuses on outpatient geriatrics and d…

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Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: Anthony and Karen Sandone’s Journey 34:22

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Before his symptoms began, Anthony and Karen Sanone were always on the move, traveling, working and staying active. A former college athlete who played football and baseball, Anthony spent more than 35 years as a chemical sales manager. Karen, a director of human resources at an education agency, now balances her professional role with caregiving. …

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Strength in softness with Risa Iwasaki Culbertson. 50:12

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For artist Risa Iwasaki Culbertson, softness wasn’t always the obvious tool for getting through hard things, but today, it’s at the center of her art practice. On the surface, her world is full of giant, whimsical needle-felted characters and objects, sculpted from wool into bright, playful forms. But as we hear from Risa, that softness takes on a …

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Can Glial Cells Unlock New Clues to Brain Health? 26:25

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Neuroscience has long focused on neurons, but researchers are turning their attention to another kind of brain cell: glial cells. These non-neuronal cells help shape information processing, support brain circuits and influence vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases — and there are roughly as many glial cells in the human brain as neurons. Terr…

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Can Better Hearing Protect Cognition? 30:06

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Can improving hearing help preserve memory and thinking as we age? Hearing loss isn’t just an inconvenience of aging — it’s now considered one of the top modifiable risk factors for dementia. Kimberly Mueller, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a rese…

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RetiSpec: AI-Powered Eye Exams for Early Alzheimer’s Detection 29:21

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Could AI-driven retinal imaging flag Alzheimer’s decades before symptoms start? That question is central to RetiSpec’s mission. The health technology company is developing AI-powered retinal imaging to detect Alzheimer’s-related biomarkers, like amyloid — by looking at the back of the eye. Catherine Bornbaum, PhD, RetiSpec’s chief business officer,…

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The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment 37:03

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Parkinson’s cases are rising. Dr. Ray Dorsey says our environment is a big reason why. In “The Parkinson’s Plan,” Dorsey and co-author Dr. Michael Okun argue that modifiable environmental exposures are fueling the disease, and they outline practical steps to reduce risk and improve treatment. Dorsey is a professor of neurology at the University of …

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Ask Teepa Anything: An Expert on Dementia Caregiving 41:20

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In our latest “Ask Teepa Anything” Live Talk, dementia care expert Teepa Snow answers caregivers’ real-world questions — from safe ways to help a person up after a fall to medication trade-offs, late-stage planning, and day-to-day communication. Snow is an occupational therapist with more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience. She devel…

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Inside the U.S. POINTER Study: Lifestyle for Brain Health 30:03

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Dr. Laura Baker, PhD, is a professor of gerontology and geriatric medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the principal investigator of the U.S. POINTER study, a large, Alzheimer’s Association–backed trial inspired by Finland’s landmark FINGER study. Designed to test whether lifestyle can protect brain health in a diverse U.S. pop…

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Blossoming into Boldness With Brooks E. Scott and Lana Marks. 54:05

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What does it mean to do “the bold thing” when the easy thing is to stay the same? In this episode, host Rachel Paul sits down with Brooks E. Scott, executive coach and founder of Merging Path Coaching, and Lana Marks, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. Together, they explore what it means to lead with empathy, embrace personal growth, and…

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Living Creatively With Alzheimer’s: Laura Tobi’s Story 25:02

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Originally from Argentina, educator and creative entrepreneur Laura Tobi, 58, moved to the U.S. 26 years ago. An educational designer by training, she has worked with labor unions, corporations, government, and public and private school systems, later founding a Miami-based business to cultivate creative thinking for learners of all ages. After yea…

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Stem Cell Therapy for Neurodegenerative Diseases 22:30

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Scientists are still searching for effective treatments for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's, ALS, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In his pioneering research, neurosurgeon Dr. Christopher Duma is testing whether stem cell therapy can effectively treat these diseases. Duma is medical director of Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hos…

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Behavioral Variant FTD: A Navy Vet Shares His Story 27:38

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U.S. Navy veteran Chris Tann, was diagnosed with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia in 2019 after his wife, Debra, noticed behavioral changes and began documenting unusual incidents at home. They began learning and raising awareness about a condition that is often misunderstood. Today, he is an active member of the Black Dementia Minds supp…

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Designing in Spacetime with Vicki Tan and Stephanie Cheng. 34:45

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What if every moment (past, present, and future) exists all at once? And what can that teach us about creativity and design? In this episode, Rachel Paul sits down with Vicki Tan, a product designer at Pinterest and author of "Ask This Book A Question," and Stephanie Cheng, a product advisor and career coach at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business…

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No Country for Old People: Exposing the Care Crisis 39:57

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No Country for Old People, a documentary from filmmaker Susie Singer Carter and former federal prosecutor and US Attorney Rick Mountcastle, investigates widespread neglect and systemic failures in nursing facilities. Singer Carter tells a personal story about her mother, who lived with Alzheimer’s disease and received inadequate care in a five-star…

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Early-onset Alzheimer’s: How Alice Bailey Took Control 31:05

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When Alice Bailey was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 56, some of the challenges were all too familiar. She had witnessed her mother’s experience with Alzheimer’s years earlier, and recognized some of the same gaps in care and communication with her diagnosis. Receiving no resources to help her process her diagnosis, she leaned on family,…

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An Inside Look at the Health & Aging Brain Study 24:53

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Growing evidence shows that Alzheimer’s risk is shaped not only by genetics but also by culture, environment, and lifestyle — and researchers say these differences may hold the key to better prevention and treatment.Dr. Sid O’Bryant, professor of pharmacology and neuroscience at the University of North Texas, is the principal investigator of the He…

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What It's Like To Participate in the U.S.'s Largest Lifestyle Intervention Trial 6:06

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What does it feel like to take part in the largest lifestyle intervention trial in the United States?In this conversation, Patty Kelly and Phyllis Jones share personal stories about how Alzheimer’s disease has shaped their families — and why they chose to get involved in groundbreaking research aimed at preventing or slowing cognitive decline.If yo…

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Mentorship with Lorée Terry and Maddie Wilson. 59:43

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This episode explores all the ways mentorship shows up in life, not just in the traditional “mentor–mentee” dynamic, but in the everyday exchanges, micro-moments, and unexpected connections that help us grow. I’m joined by the amazing Lorée Terry, last month’s CreativeMornings SF speaker, and Maddie Wilson, who attended CreativeMornings for the ver…

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A Sensory Stimulation Headset for Alzheimer’s? A Neuropsychologist on the Clinical Trial 32:28

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This Live Talk is produced by Being Patient with support provided by Cognito Therapeutics. Learn more about Cognito's HOPE Study:https://www.hopestudyforad.com/ – Researchers and technology companies are looking into whether non-invasive, non-drug therapies — like electromagnetic, visual, and auditory stimulation — can treat Alzheimer’s disease. So…

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Zelik Bocknek: A 90-year-old Skier on Living an Active Life With Alzheimer’s 30:53

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This podcast is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly.Learn more about Journey to Diagnosis: https://www.beingpatient.com/journey-to-diagnosis/ Zelik “Zel” Bocknek joined Being Patient Live Talks with his wife, Gail Bocknek, to discuss his experience with diagnosis and living with earl…

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Dr. Howard Fillit: The Future of Precision Medicine in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment 37:33

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Precision medicine is a medical approach that considers a patient’s genes, environment, and lifestyle. In the realm of Alzheimer’s disease, experts are pushing for using this approach to improve diagnosis, treatment, and our understanding of the condition. But what does precision medicine for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias lo…

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Samuel A. Simon: Tackling His “Existential Journey” Onstage in “Dementia Man” 34:47

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This video is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly.Learn more about Journey to Diagnosis: https://www.beingpatient.com/journey-to-diagnosis/ Award-winning playwright and performer Samuel A. Simon joined Being Patient live talks to discuss his experience with Alzheimer’s and developing…

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Simone E. Morris and Millie Walton: Sharing “Grammy P’s” Story for Other Families Like Theirs 23:22

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This podcast is part of the Diversity + Dementia series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai inc.Learn more about Diversity + Dementia: https://www.beingpatient.com/diversity-and-dementia/ Simone E. Morris and her daughter Millie Walton joined Being Patient Live Talks to discuss their book Remember Me Grammy P, a children’s boo…

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The Syke Ward Podcast - Episode 18 - Life Update and Wardrobe Malfunctions 50:32

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Hey Now! Don't call it a comebackkkkk.... we did miss you, though!! We're back and talking about the content we can't get enough of, which of us is too good for the other, and the perfect Jersey Mike's order! Leave us a comment with your favorite sandwich order! 😉 🎧We're on Spotify, iTunes, and everywhere else you get your podcasts! 🥳https://open.s…

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Dr. Macie P. Smith: Supporting Caregivers in Black Communities 28:10

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Award-winning Alzheimer’s and dementia educator and best-selling author Dr. Macie P. Smith joined Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her latest book, “A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action: The Journey.” In the context of her experience as an educator and a licensed gerontology social worker, she’ll also speak to the caregiving needs specific to B…

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Betsy Groves: This Former Social Worker is “Not Shy” About Sharing Her Alzheimer’s Diagnosis 26:08

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Alzheimer’s advocate Betsy Groves joined Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her long and rocky journey to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, her experience living with Alzheimer’s, and her work advocating for other patients on this journey Groves had a career as a clinical social worker in the Boston Medical Center in the Department of Pediatrics where she…

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Ask Teepa Anything: Dementia Care Expert Teepa Snow Answers Your Caregiving Questions 1:01:09

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Positive Approach to Care founder and dementia care expert Teepa Snow returns to Being Patient Live Talks for “Ask Teepa Anything” to answer Being Patient readers’ questions in real-time.Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an Occupational Therapist with over forty years of clinical and academic experience. Her experiences led her to the development of the G…

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The 7 stages of Alzheimer's | Being Patient 6:29

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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Over time, Alzheimer’s progresses through the brain, causing changes that can lead to cognitive decline, and eventually interfering with everyday life, from daily activities like getting dressed, to having conversations. Alzheimer’s affects everyone differently. The timing and severity of sym…

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Dr. Barak Gaster: Creating a Playbook for Doctors to Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease 30:54

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Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is often a long, complex process, with many individuals facing delayed diagnosis or even misdiagnosis for years. A key reason for misdiagnosis could be the amount of training doctors are receiving on cognitive decline. University of Washington’s Dr. Barak Gaster is trying to fill that gap in his work directing the…

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Myra Garcia: Singing for Alzheimer’s Advocacy in the Latino Community 33:22

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Alzheimer’s advocate Myra Garcia joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her experience with early-onset Alzheimer’s and her work with the Latino community to shed light on the disease. After a career in classical music, performing in musicals and operas around the world, Garcia changed careers to work in higher education when her second child wa…

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Dr. Catherine Madison: What is Anosognosia and Why Does it Matter in Dementia Care? 30:34

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Dr. Catherine Madison joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss how patients experience anosognosia in dementia, which is a neurological condition in which you are unaware of having a particular disease. She’ll explain how understanding this symptom can help caregivers step into dementia’s reality. Madison became a neurologist after being a caregiv…

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Dr. William T. Hu: What We Know About Long COVID and the Brain 38:48

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Rutgers’ neurologist Dr. William T. Hu joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss his research on “brain fog” or cognitive impairment in Long COVID and its relation to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Read about his research here: https://www.beingpatient.com/long-covid-brain-fog-alzheimers/ Hu directs the Division of Cognitive Neurology a…

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Dr. Heather Ferris: This is Your Brain on Ozempic 25:59

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With scientists studying if new semaglutide weight loss drugs could potentially treat dementia, many have questions about the potential impact of Ozempic and Wegovy on the brain. University of Virginia’s Dr. Heather Ferris joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss the current research on the impact of semaglutide drugs on brain health. An Associate…

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Reda Harrison: Finding Quilting and Community After an Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis 27:58

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Alzheimer’s advocate Reda Harrison joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her experience with her diagnosis of dementia, and later Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and early-onset Alzheimer’s. She’ll also discuss how those diagnoses led her to work with the Alzheimer’s Association and back into quilting. Harrison was diagnosed with MCI in 2018 a…

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Ageless Aging: Maddy Dychtwald on How Women Can Live Better and Longer 35:07

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Internationally acclaimed author, Age Wave co-founder, and longevity expert Maddy Dychtwald joined Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her latest book, Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan (Mayo Clinic Press). She also discussed the research that informed the book and key strategies women can take to impr…

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Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz: Understanding the Relationship Between Asthma and Dementia 21:19

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UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health’s Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz joins us to discuss her research on the link between asthma and dementia, specifically focusing on the impact of chronic, systemic inflammation on brain health. Rosenkranz holds the Distinguished Chair in Contemplative Neuroscience at the Center for Healthy Minds and is an Ass…

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David Raichlen: What Exercise Does For Your Brain 38:26

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USC Evolutionary Biologist David Raichlen joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss how exercise and physical activity can benefit brain health, particularly for older adults. Raichlen is a professor at the Human and Evolutionary Biology section of the Department of Biological Sciences at USC. His research focuses on the connection between human ev…

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Dr. Mark D’Esposito: A Neurologist on How to Optimize Cognitive Function 33:54

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University of California Berkeley neurologist Dr. Mark D’Esposito joined Being Patient live talks to discuss how people concerned about Alzheimer’s risk can optimize their brain health and function. He’ll also discuss how neural mechanisms impact cognition to provide context on strategies for improving brain health.D’Esposito’s research focuses on …

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Dr. Hussein Yassine: Your Questions Answered About Diet and Brain Health 39:50

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While Alzheimer’s disease isn’t curable, research shows it may be preventable or postponable by controlling lifestyle factors like diet. Yet, with so many types of diets emerging, it’s hard to know what’s a fad and what lifestyle changes can actually support brain health.USC’s Dr. Hussein Yassine joins Being Patient live talks to answer questions a…

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Dr. Lise Eliot: How Gender Impacts the Brain and Alzheimer’s Risk 24:45

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Two thirds of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are women. In addition, research shows that Alzheimer’s biomarker tau protein accumulates differently and more quickly in women’s brains. Researchers like Rosalind Franklin University’s Lise Eliot are investigating how differences in brain structure for men and women are impacting Alzheimer’s risk. El…

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Ten Kids, Two Lovebirds, and A Singing Mermaid: Celebrating Cathy Lamb's Long Awaited Return to Fiction 22:53

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After a 5 year hiatus, novelist Cathy Lamb is back with a new, self-published novel, inspired by her own childhood, with a cast of characters that are both inspired and imagined. Find out what she is learning about a return to art on her own terms in this no holds barred episode!By Guest User

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Let's Pretend This Will Work! In Conversation with Maddie Dawson 24:21

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Maddie Dawson is the pen name of Sandi Shelton (just wait until you hear WHY she picked this name!) who is the author of the newest Amazon First Reads Pick, LET'S PRETEND THIS WILL WORK. With its true life inspiration, quirky characters, and thought-provoking premise, this new novel will take you on a ride you won't expect. Don't miss this conversa…

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TM Blanchet on Witches, Dogs, Trilogies and More! 22:40

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Last time we talked to Tricia Blanchet, writing as TM Blanchet, she had just released her debut novel in 2022. Now, TM Blanchet has just finished the HEATH TRILOGY with the newly released Herrick's Key and what an ending! We talk about how the original ending of The Trilogy changed and Tricia makes a confession about which was the hardest book to w…

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EVERY TIME I GO ON VACATION SOME DIES - A First Look at the Newest Novel by Catherine McKenzie That Surprised Everyone! 38:30

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When IKHTBE Host/Creator Amy Impellizzeri received an advance copy of a book from an unknown author, Catherine Mack, she dove right in and was anxious to meet the author. Turns out she already did! Catherine McKenzie, Canadian lawyer turned bestselling author of 20 novels (largely psychological suspense) surprised everyone by revealing that she was…

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THE VINEYARD REMAINS - A Candid Discussion With The Authors Behind the Pen Name "Addison McKnight" 27:22

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Nicole Moleti and Krista Wells, who together write as Addison McKnight sit down with I KNOW HOW THIS BOOK ENDS to talk about what it's REALLY like when 2 friends write a book a together (hint: it's not easy!) and why they went from writing about women's issues in the non-fiction world separately to writing novels together. There's a sneak peek abou…

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Doreen Monks: A Neuroscience Nurse Got Early-Onset Alzheimer’s— Here’s How She’s Making a Difference 29:00

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Former neuroscience nurse practitioner and Alzheimer’s advocate Doreen Monks joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her experience with diagnosis and her path toward advocacy. As she shared in her previous live talk with us, Monk was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2016 at age 63, after which she became dedicated to sharing her story a…