S5E1 - 3 Steps to Turn Worry Into Action
Description
3 Ways to Turn Worry Into Action
Part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Gerry Arango Deeley
Recording Date: March 18, 2025
Transcript: Download transcript for this episode.
Keywords: worry, action, advocacy, medicaid, medicare, benefits, funding, disability, Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Arango Deeley, self-care, caregivers, supporters
Summary: In today’s episode Gerry shares strategies for turning the potentially self-defeating emotions of worry into action steps that lead to taking charge of situations, and leading to problem solving. Gerry encourages caregivers / advocates, recognizing the frustration often felt, and the need to be well-informed.
Topical Index:
Introductions [00:00 ]
Confronting worry [01:12 ]Some quotes about worry [02:10 ]
- The strategy - I am concerned about; I want to do something about; I need to learn about [04:25 ]
- About advocacy and resource [05:36 ]
- -- All Things Social Security
- -- Dr. Ed Weir, PhD, Former Social Security Manager
- The problem [08:43 ]
- One - Scream If You Must [11:17 ]
- Two - Get Focused and Get On The Phone [12:35 ]
- Three - Get Over the Guilt [13:51 ]
- The Resolution?? [[17:00 ]
- Closing [20:03 ]
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