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Support for Caregivers

drpeg — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:46 +0000

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May 17, 2013 – Did you know that there are more than 34 million unpaid caregivers providing care to someone age 18 and older who is ill or has a disability? An estimated 21% of households in the United States are impacted by caregiving responsibilities. Are you caring for a loved one with a chronic illness or disability? How has it impacted you? What lessons have you learned that you can share with someone just starting out? My guest on today’s episode of Living Well with Dr. Peg is Nichelle Stiggers, Geriatric Care Manager and Program Coordinator for African American Family Caregiver Services in Denver.

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Listen live every Friday at 4 pm Mountain Time (6 pm Eastern) to Living Well with Dr. Peg on www.blogtalkradio.com/drpeg. (Listen to previous episodes of the Living Well with Dr. Peg show in the archives).

Call in during the show with your questions and comments at (646) 929-0439 and receive a free copy of Dr. Peg’s Do Something Different…For a Change eBook. Or email your question to peggy@drpegonline.com.

If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show, contact Dr. Peg at info@drpegonline.com.

Black Children, Youth, and Mental Health

drpeg — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:39:19 +0000

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May 10, 2013 – Today’s show examines some of the factors that impact the mental health and well-being of Black children and youth. Brother jeff, founder of brother jeff’s Cultural Center in Denver is hosting the third session in his series on Black Mental Health. We’ll share information about the event and brother jeff’s vision for the mental health series, as well as offer helpful guidance for promoting the mental health of Black children and youth.

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Black Children, Youth, and Mental Health Event
Saturday, May 11, 2013
2 – 5:30 pm
Shorter Community AME Church
3100 Richard Allen Ct Denver, CO 80205
To RSVP or for more information, contact brotherjeff1@earthlink.net

If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show, contact Dr. Peg at info@drpegonline.com.

Advice for Today’s Woman

drpeg — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:13:47 +0000

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May 3, 2013 – Regina Joyner, Min. Linnea Hutt, and Dr. Peg discuss the challenges and rewards facing Christian women.

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Mental Health Disparities

drpeg — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:59:37 +0000

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April 26 2013 – What is good mental health? What role do culture, race, age, gender, and class play in our mental health? The Office of Minority Health has designated April as National Minority Health Month to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities. Today’s show will examine mental health disparities among African Americans and Black women in particular. My guest is Michele Wheeler who is the director of 2040 Partners for Health and partner in the CU Immersion and Community Engagement Project in Denver.

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Get Your Praise On! with Guest Host, Kay Franklin

drpeg — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:00:18 +0000

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April 19, 2013 – Have you gotten your praise on today? You’re in for a treat with Min. Kay Franklin, who is the guest host for today’s episode of Living Well with Dr. Peg. Kay is an experienced prayer warrior and ordained minister who will be discussing the benefits of praise. She’ll help you to better understand praise, the best ways to praise, and its benefits.

If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show, contact Dr. Peg at peggy@drpegonline.com.

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Praise Him Today!

drpeg — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:24:39 +0000

April 14, 2013 – As the mother of twins, I know a thing or two about giving birth. On the morning of October 4, 1994, my husband and I went to the OB for my regular checkup. I was 37 ½ weeks pregnant, very tired, and very big. I left work the evening before fully intending to ask my doctor for a note to excuse me from work for the rest of my pregnancy. Little did I know that I would not be going back to work and that I would deliver my twins later that evening – at 6:52 and 6:59 pm to be exact.

When we arrived at my appointment, the doctor checked the babies’ heart beats.

“I don’t want to alarm you, but one of the babies’ heart beats is irregular. To be on the safe side, I want to induce labor. You don’t have to break the speed limit or run any red lights, but go directly to the hospital. You are going to deliver these babies today,” the doctor said calmly.

“Have these babies today?! I guess I won’t be going back to work after all,” I mused.

We arrived at the hospital, got checked in, and were sent to a delivery room to wait. It was about 1 pm when the doctor induced labor. Even though my husband and I had previously agreed that I would have natural childbirth, the pain had become more than I anticipated, and only a few hours in, I politely requested an epidural. The nurse very matter-of-factly informed me that, unfortunately, I was too far along to get an epidural and I would have to have a natural delivery at this point.

So I focused on a spot on the wall, envisioned my cervix as a blossoming flower (I had read about this in a book), and did my Lamaze breathing exercises. I’m convinced that Lamaze techniques are nothing more than a ploy or placebo to distract pregnant women from the pain, because all the breathing did was cause me to hyperventilate and get lightheaded.

Eventually, however, my cervix was fully dilated and effaced (evidently, the blossoming cervix trick had worked). It was time!

“Push that baby girl out!” the labor nurse commanded, sounding somewhat like a head cheerleader.

Obediently, I pushed. And I pushed again, and again, and several more times over the next few minutes. And then suddenly, my daughter, Ali was born.

“It’s a girl!” the doctor proclaimed.

“6:52,” the baby nurse announced.

The doctor showed us her face, and I caught a glimpse of her full head of dark, curly hair before she was quickly whisked away. The nurse had to check her vitals and clean her up, and there was still more work to be done. I would have just 7 minutes to pull myself together and do it all over again.

The second baby was sideways – transverse, they call it – and because of all the extra room that was available now that Ali had recently vacated the premises, the doctor pushed down on the imprint the baby made on my abdomen and gently turned him head first! No C-section required for me today!

“Are you ready to have your son?” the doctor asked.

I felt like an old pro this time. I knew exactly how to push and what sensations to expect. He came out in just 3 pushes. Not nearly as much hair as Ali, but Richard was an inch longer and half a pound heavier.

“6:59,” the nurse said, her head turning to note the time.

“It’s a boy!” the doctor exclaimed.

They whisked Richard away, too, but meanwhile they brought Ali back, sound asleep and wrapped snugly in a blanket. She was beautiful. My firstborn baby girl! Soon after, they brought Richard. He was already sleeping, too, and very handsome.

A few days later, when we got home, we watched the video that my husband had taken during the birth. He had set the camera up on a tripod, pressed record, and let it run; we had both forgotten it was recording during the delivery. It wasn’t until later, when we watched the video that we realized something had transpired without our conscious awareness.

We had decided not to know the sex of the babies in advance. But evidently, the doctors were able to determine their sex from the ultrasound that was done during labor. Otherwise, how would the nurse and doctor have known to say, “Push that baby girl out” and, “Are you ready for your son?” They knew even when we didn’t know.

It also occurred to me that God knew the exact moment that my children would be born even when we didn’t know it. He already knew the morning I went to the doctor for a routine checkup that just a few hours later, my children would be born. God knows our beginning and our end. Every day of our lives is written in his book. He knew us in our mothers’ wombs!

There’s something I say to myself when I need some encouragement: “What if today is the day before I get the very thing I’ve been praying about and waiting for? I should praise him today like I already have everything I’ve been waiting for!”

Just like God knew we would have our twins on October 4, 1994 at 6:52 and 6:59 pm and he already knew their gender even when we didn’t, God knows exactly what he has in store for me. And he wants me to praise him now like I already have it! I’m praising him today! What about you?

Breaking the Chains of Addiction

drpeg — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:31:57 +0000

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April 12, 2013 – Are you in bondage to an addiction or other compulsive behavior? April is National Alcohol Awareness Week, but this week’s episode of Living Well with Dr. Peg will address the broader topic of addiction. Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC II), Tony Metoyer will help us understand addictions, the role of family dynamics in helping and hindering recovery, and the importance of educating yourself about the symptoms of and treatments for addiction.

If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show, contact Dr. Peg at peggy@drpegonline.com.

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You can contact Tony Metoyer at familymetoyer@q.com or 720-447-1557

Boost Your Immune System with Nutrition with Guest Host Kim Farmer

drpeg — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:12:03 +0000

April 5, 2013 – My guest host for today’s episode is Kim Farmer, owner of Denver’s Mile High Fitness. Kim’s topic is “Boost Your Immune System with Nutrition.” Kim is a certified personal trainer and certified lifestyle coach recognized by the Diabetes Prevention Program.

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You can reach Kim at at kfarmer@milehighfitness.com and learn more about Mile High Fitness at www.MileHighFitness.com

Coping with Social Anxiety Pt. 2

drpeg — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:06:09 +0000

March 29, 2013 - We continue Part 2 of our discussion on Social Anxiety Disorders. My guest, Dr. Michele Cooley-Strickland shares her expertise in treating social anxiety with cognitive-behavioral techniques. Dr. Michele is a licensed psychologist and professor at both UCLA and Johns Hopkins University.

In addition, Global Change Network, USA (GCN) ordination candidate, Renetta Haynes will share a few words about GCN’s Ordination Ceremony tonight at Colorado Christian Fellowship. Renetta is being ordained as a minister in the office of Teacher. If you are in the Denver Metro area, we invite you to come to the Ordination Ceremony tonight, Friday, March 29, 2013 promptly at 7 pm. The address is 10630 E. Iliff Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014.

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Read Dr. Michele’s blog on social anxiety at www.realoptimalliving.blogspot.com

Coping with Social Anxiety

drpeg — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:53:13 +0000

March 22, 2013 – Dr. Michele Cooley-Strickland shares her insights and advice about social anxiety and that dreaded 4-letter word…FEAR.

Read Dr. Michele’s blog on social anxiety at www.realoptimalliving.blogspot.com

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