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Prostate cancer can develop without clear early symptoms. That makes regular screening and open conversations about men’s health especially important. In this episode of The Angie Graham Podcast, Angie speaks with board-certified urologist Dr. Clifford Gluck, MD, FACS, about prostate cancer screening, PSA blood testing and modern treatment options. Dr. Gluck explains what PSA means, why each man’s PSA history matters and why changes over time may be more useful than one isolated number. He also discusses when men should begin screening and why family history and ancestry can affect risk. The conversation explores the history of PSA screening and the debate surrounding routine testing. Dr. Gluck shares his view on what happened when fewer men received regular prostate exams and PSA tests. Angie and Dr. Gluck also discuss what may happen after an elevated PSA result. This can include repeat testing, a prostate MRI and targeted or systematic biopsies. They examine several prostate cancer treatment paths, including active surveillance, surgery, radiation and high-intensity focused ultrasound, also known as HIFU. Dr. Gluck explains the goals, risks and possible side effects connected with each option. This episode is not just for men. It is also for wives, partners, daughters, sisters and friends who may help the men they love take their health seriously. Do not wait for symptoms before discussing prostate health with a qualified medical provider. Early prostate cancer may produce no noticeable warning signs. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

In this episode, Angie sits down with Katrina Cravy, an Emmy Award-winning former television journalist and communication coach, to talk about what it really takes to become a confident communicator. Katrina shares lessons from more than 20 years in television, where she interviewed thousands of people and saw one major issue over and over: smart leaders often struggle to tell their own story clearly. Angie and Katrina discuss executive presence, weak words, vocal confidence, personal branding, charisma, storytelling, and how leaders can become more visible without sounding fake or boastful. They also explore how AI is changing the way leaders work, learn, and build their public reputation. This conversation is practical, funny, and full of sharp reminders. Your ideas matter. Your voice matters. And if you keep brilliant thoughts hidden in meetings, Katrina says you are basically stealing from the room. Harsh, yes. Useful, also yes. Katrina Cravy: https://katrinacravy.com/ The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

Women are talking about menopause more than ever, and thank goodness, because silence has not exactly been winning awards. In this episode of The Angie Graham Podcast, Dr. Clifford Gluck, MD, FACS, joins the show to explain what women need to know about perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, sleep loss, brain fog, chronic UTIs, weight gain, and sexual health. Dr. Gluck is a board-certified urologist with more than 30 years in private practice. He specializes in sexual health, hormone therapy, and urology through Dr. Gluck’s Wellness Center in Boston. Dr. Gluck's Wellness Center: https://cliffordgluckmd.com/ What You Will Learn What perimenopause feels like before obvious hot flashes begin  Why sleep problems may be an early menopause sign  Brain fog, word recall, focus issues, and mood changes  Why women may feel irritable, anxious, or “not like themselves”  Hormone therapy and why many women fear it  The history of Premarin, Provera, and the Women’s Health Initiative  Estradiol vs. older forms of estrogen therapy  Oral, vaginal, cream, and patch hormone options  Progesterone and sleep  Genitourinary syndrome of menopause  Chronic UTIs in older women and nursing home residents  Vaginal estrogen and bladder health  Menopause, weight gain, nutrition, and inflammation  Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and menopause concerns  How women can find doctors trained in hormone therapy The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

On the award-winning Angie Graham Podcast, Angie sits down with Robert Lightfoot, healthcare attorney, former registered nurse, and trusted advisor in assisted living, for a timely conversation about leadership, legal risk, and what it really takes to become an executive director in senior care. If you are growing from caregiver into leadership, this episode gives you a practical look at the skills, judgment, and legal awareness needed to lead well. Angie and Robert cover resident rights, HIPAA, complaints, incident response, privacy concerns around recording, and how changing rules can affect providers on the ground. They also talk about the learning curve new administrators face and why the future of senior care depends on strong, prepared leaders.  Reinhart Law: https://www.reinhartlaw.com/ In this episode:  The path from caregiver to executive director  Leadership skills for assisted living administrators  Compliance and legal risks in senior care  Incident reporting and early response steps  Resident rights and provider responsibilities  Privacy, filming, and social media in care settings  Complaint prevention through communication and policy  Advice for first-year executive directors  How to protect residents, staff, and your career The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

In honor of National Nurses Week 2026, Angie Graham sits down for a powerful conversation about what families need to know when a loved one enters a hospital, nursing home, assisted living, or memory care setting. This year’s Nurses Week theme is “The Power of Nurses,” and this episode shows exactly why that matters. Angie is joined by Stacey Sis, Vice President of Nursing at Our House Senior Living, and Lori Nardin, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance, for a real, honest, and deeply practical talk about care, advocacy, resident rights, family expectations, and the emotional weight nurses carry every day. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What families often misunderstand about power of attorney  • Why resident rights still matter, even when families want safety  • What to look for when touring assisted living or nursing home communities  • How to advocate without becoming “that family”  • What nurses wish families would share about their loved ones  • Why yelling at nurses helps absolutely no one, a wild concept  • How dementia, delirium, pain, skin care, and end-of-life care affect daily nursing work  • What strong care culture feels like when you walk through the door This conversation is for families, caregivers, nurses, care teams, and anyone trying to make better choices for someone they love. If you are the family point person, the one asking questions, making decisions, and trying to keep everyone calm, this episode is for you. And to every nurse listening: thank you for being the steady ones. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

In this episode, Angie Graham talks with Lauren Davis, RN, owner and CEO of Davis Clinical Consulting. Lauren shares how she built a consulting firm after years in long term care, why leadership support matters so much in nursing and assisted living, and what happens when healthcare organizations wait too long to fix problems. They talk about burnout, staffing, leadership turnover, state surveys, crisis management, admissions mistakes, complaint systems, training gaps, and how technology and AI may shape the future of senior care. Lauren also explains why experience matters more than titles, why good leaders must delegate, and why proactive support can save facilities from major trouble down the road. If you work in assisted living, skilled nursing, healthcare leadership, or senior care operations, this conversation is packed with real insight. Davis Consulting:  https://davisclinical.org/  Key Takeaways •Leadership in long term care needs support, not just pressure •You cannot do every task yourself, delegation matters •Showing up to work is only the start, people need tools to succeed •Practical experience often matters more than degrees alone •Facilities should fix issues early, not only after citations or closures •Communication can reduce complaints and build trust •Healthcare will need both smart technology and human connection  #Podcast #HealthcarePodcast #NursingLeadership #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SkilledNursing #SeniorCare  #HealthcareLeadership #NurseEntrepreneur #DirectorOfNursing #HealthcareConsulting #LeadershipDevelopment #SeniorLiving   #HealthcareOperations #ClinicalConsulting #SurveyReadiness #StaffRetention #RiskManagement #ResidentCare  The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Teepa Snow, OT and dementia care leader, to talk about what actually helps people living with dementia. They cover why arguing reality backfires, how to build cooperation in the moment, when psych meds become dangerous, and why "Hand-under-Hand" can change care fast. You will also hear practical strategies for families, staff, and leaders who want safer, kinder dementia support. •Relationship comes before tasks, especially with dementia.  •Arguing reality rarely helps, it usually escalates stress.  •Many “behaviors” are unmet needs or poor caregiver approach.  •Psych meds can create serious risks, use as last resort.  •Hand-under-Hand reduces threat and increases participation fast.  •Sexual actions may be confusion, not intent, adjust positioning first.  Teepa Snow Occupational therapist and dementia care specialist with 45 years of experience. Founder of Positive Approach to Care and the Snow Approach Foundation.  Host: Angie Graham Healthcare advocate & podcast host focused on nursing leadership, caregiving, and dementia topics. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

Menopause care has been shaped by fear for decades. In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Stacey, VP of Nursing, to talk about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and what’s changing in the conversation. They cover why many women were scared away from estrogen, how perimenopause symptoms can start earlier than people think, and why “treat the symptom” often leads to a long medication list. They also discuss vaginal estrogen for recurrent UTIs in older women, bone health, brain fog, mood changes, and why self-advocacy matters. In this episode Why the 2003 black box era changed carePerimenopause symptoms (including brain fog and sleep issues)Vaginal estrogen and recurrent UTIs in older adultsPolypharmacy, side effects, and treating the root causeHRT, bone density, and hip fracture riskHow to find a provider who will actually talk through optionsMedical note This video is for general education. It is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician about your personal risks and options. Subscribe for more If this helped, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

If you are struggling to afford insurance, this is a MUST watch! Healthcare feels broken for a reason. Insurance often decides what care you can access and when. In this episode, Angie Graham talks with Dr. Amy Doherty of KlarCare in Portage, Wisconsin. They unpack why private-pay and membership-based clinics are growing, and what patients can do to get better care with clearer pricing. You’ll hear real examples of pricing gaps, like imaging that dropped from thousands to a few hundred dollars. They also cover why “insurance-only thinking” can trap patients, and how to do the math on premiums and deductibles. Medical note: This is general education, not personal medical advice. https://www.klarcaredpc.com/ The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

Is healthcare really facing an employee crisis? Angie Graham says no. It’s a management crisis hiding behind “staffing shortages.” People still want to work. They just want to feel valued, informed, and supported.  In this episode, Angie speaks to emerging leaders about modern staffing. She shares a simple, underused strategy: stay connected to your summer students so they return during holiday breaks, when your full-time team needs time off most.  She also challenges leaders to communicate flexibility before people quit. Many employees leave because they don’t know their options, like taking a leave and still keeping their job.  The big takeaway: overtime isn’t the enemy. Burnout is. Build a deeper staffing bench with students, casual workers, seasonal help, and retirees looking for part-time hours. Then create a workplace people actually want to return to.  If you manage people well, you don’t chase talent. Talent comes back.  👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with a leader who needs the reminder. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

Big moves create big stress, especially when the move is into senior care. In this episode, Matt Paxton (Clutter Cleaner, Filthy Fortunes) shares a simple, repeatable plan to downsize without crushing the family. Matt’s first step is clarity: pick where you’re going and set the deadline. Then make a “legacy list” of five items, the pieces that hold the stories you want to keep. After that, choose your real must-haves based on space, not guilt (sometimes buying new costs less than moving old).  From there, it’s the hard part: the other 95% of the house. Matt walks through fast ways to check value (Google Lens, eBay sold listings), where items sell best (local vs online), and why “family heirlooms” like dining room sets and china often have zero market now. He also shares practical tactics for pre-sorting photos and paper, plus what to do if a loved one keeps collecting in a smaller senior living apartment. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

In this episode, host Angie Graham sits down with Angela and Maggie, COO's of Davis Consulting, to pull back the curtain on life inside struggling nursing homes. With backgrounds in long term care administration, hospital leadership and hands-on crisis work in facilities across the region, they specialize in stepping into buildings that are in trouble: survey tags, staffing chaos, low census and financial strain. They talk about: Why so many long term care leaders are burned outHow staffing shortages and pay competition are reshaping the fieldThe lingering trauma of Covid for residents, families and staffWhat “federal focus” buildings are and why some close instead of recoverWhy culture and leadership matter more than any policy binderHow Davis Consulting helps facilities move from panic mode to preventionIf you work in senior care, health care leadership or you’ve ever worried about where your loved one might live, this conversation will hit close to home. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

Angie sits with Sheri, a mother who lost both of her identical twin sons to overdose, and who has stayed sober through unimaginable pain. She traces family history, her own addiction and recovery, the boys’ paths, and the hard truths about stigma, relapse, and faith. Ben from River City Recovery adds context on risk after treatment and why connection matters. This is a raw, compassionate conversation about grief, honesty, and helping the next person stay alive.  The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

In this conversation, Angie Graham and Stephen Skeel discuss the challenges and opportunities in marketing within the senior living and healthcare sectors. They emphasize the importance of storytelling and video content to connect with audiences and share the rich experiences of seniors. The discussion also critiques the reliance on referral agencies and advocates for building personal brands through authentic content creation. Stephen shares insights from his personal experiences in the senior care industry, highlighting the need for innovative marketing strategies that prioritize relationship building and trust. In this conversation, Stephen Skeel and Angie discuss the critical role of Google reviews in service businesses, particularly in healthcare. They emphasize the importance of video content for marketing and recruitment, highlighting how authentic storytelling can attract both clients and employees. The discussion also covers the challenges of navigating marketing in the healthcare sector, including concerns about HIPAA compliance and the need for organizations to showcase their leadership and values through video. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

Angie Graham has years of experience as a leader. As a division president of a statewide senior living company to her personal businesses in real-estate and as a Mother. Join the podcast as we talk about what she has learned along the way and what sticks out to her as she looks back at the learning curve of leadership. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/