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12/17/2025

🤔 Quick check-in: Is this nourishing or stressing your soul? 🤔

We’re all so busy, but sometimes we need to hit the pause button and honestly evaluate where our energy is going. If an activity isn't feeding you, it's draining you. It's time to set some intentional boundaries! 🛑

What activity are you prioritizing this week that truly nourishes your soul? Let us know!

Listen to Episode 32: Power of the Pause on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or Spotify for practical steps on making sure your choices are serving your highest good.

12/16/2025

December doesn't have to be a sprint to the finish line! You hold the power to decide how busy you are. This holiday season, let's take control of our time and energy, choosing joy over stress. It's your permission slip to say "No" to the things that don't matter.

How are you intentionally creating more joy and less stress this December? Share your best holiday tip! 💡

Rise & Thrive Podcast | Episode 32: Power of the Pause is the perfect guide to help you manage the holiday hustle.

12/15/2025

✨ Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos? ✨

Take a moment, breathe, and remember the profound power of the pause. It’s not about stopping everything—it’s about stepping back to find clarity and calm right where you are. 🧘‍♀️

What’s one simple thing you can do right now to bring yourself back to the present moment? Drop your idea in the comments! 👇

Tune into Episode 32: Power of the Pause on the Rise & Thrive Podcast to learn how to master this essential skill and reclaim your peace.

12/15/2025

In this episode of Rise and Thrive, Scott and Melissa sit down with Jean Garboden, a true innovator in people experience, to explore one of the most powerful pillars of senior living: connection.

Jean opens up about her personal journey—rooted in her son’s work in assisted living and her own transformative experiences with the Eden Alternative—and shares how touch, validation, and genuine presence can change the way we care for our elders.

From understanding dementia with compassion, to empowering care partners, to using music, spontaneity, and simple human connection to spark joy… this episode is a beautiful reminder that elder care is not just a service—it’s a relationship.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Connection is the heart of combating loneliness

• The Eden Alternative champions person-directed care

• Validation techniques matter in dementia support

• Family education is essential

• Touch, music & presence create meaningful moments

• Care partners shape the quality of elder living

• A positive attitude impacts wellbeing—emotionally & physically

A powerful, heart-centered conversation you don’t want to miss. 💛

12/14/2025

Every individual is a capable human being, deserving of validation and connection. As Naomi says, without connection, peace is elusive. Let's cherish the intuitive bonds we share and ensure everyone feels loved and understood. ❤️

12/13/2025

Caring for our caregivers ensures they can care for our elders. At the heart of our mission are core values: goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. Let's build a community where everyone feels they belong and make a difference. 💪

12/10/2025

A message for every leader! Leadership is about connecting, but how do you maintain your role while truly relating to your team? This powerful quote from Jean Garboden in Episode 31 of Rise & Thrive highlights the delicate balance.

True leadership is built on empathy and connection. Listen to the full episode to learn how to lead effectively while fostering genuine relationships.

12/09/2025

💔 The Silent Crisis: This is a heartbreaking and vital truth shared by Jean Garboden on Episode 31: The Antidote to Loneliness. The emotional well-being of our elders is just as important as their physical health. Loneliness, helplessness, and boredom are serious threats to their quality of life.

Let's do more than just care for; let's connect with and empower them.

12/08/2025

🧠 Connection is key! One of the biggest takeaways from our chat with Jean Garboden on the Rise & Thrive podcast is this: everyone is capable of meaningful connection—we just need to learn how to build that bridge.

Loneliness affects all ages, and understanding this fundamental human need is the first step toward a richer life.

12/06/2025

Don't just wait for good things—train your nervous system to scan for gratitude! 🔎

It's simple: The more you focus on what you're grateful for, the more your brain seeks it out. This shift is what guides your network "up here" and creates a foundation for safety and openness. What are you training your brain to see?

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

Not that those struggles are completely gone, but I've found that when I'm able to grab onto those powerful words, I can start to change my frequency. 🔄

More than just a change in vibration, this commitment to repetitive affirmation of joy and gratitude can actually change your life—your outlook, your environment, and even your look. ✨

Don't underestimate the power of consistently choosing joy. You can change your life!