How To Move Your Mom®
How to Move Your Mom (and Still be on Speaking Terms Afterward) is the place for that conversation we all need to have – because moving your mom, your dad, or yourself isn’t just about moving things from one place to another. It is so much more complicated than that! There’s an increasing number of generations living at the same time…and there’s a lot of life to live in later life. HTMYM features top experts in senior living communities, placement agencies, realtors, and family members who’ve been through it all.Please join us as we explore the possibilities, complexities, and potential of later life. We’ll search for answers to the questions most people don’t know to ask so that all generations can flourish together.
Episodes
30 episodes
031: Celebrating Two Years - Stories of Love, Life, and Learning
Celebrate the 2nd anniversary edition of "How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward)", where host Marty Stevens-Heebner shares a collection of resonant stories shared by past guests, along with a few of her own from encount...
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030: Call Light: Registered Nurses are Revolutionizing Home Healthcare - Courtney Hogenson
In this episode, Marty Stevens-Heebner interviews Courtney Hogenson, a registered nurse and serial entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience taking care of older adults and their families. Together, they explore the big differences between ...
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029: Getting Into - and Out of - Relationships in Later Life - Richard Sperlingd Episode
In this insightful episode of "How to Move Your Mom (and Still be on Speaking Terms Afterward)", host Marty Stevens Heebner delves into the intricacies of later life relationships with family law expert Richard Sperling. There are unique and...
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028: The Challenges of Probate Court and How to Navigate Them - Scott Rahn
In this insightful episode, host Marty Stevens-Heebner interviews Scott Rahn, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of RMO LLP. As a highly experienced probate litigator, Scott is dedicated to guiding his clients through the legal minefields of trust...
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027: From Pain Relief to Better Sleep: How Medical Cannabis Can Benefit Seniors - Susan Feldmeth
In this fascinating podcast episode, host Marty Stevens-Heebner interviews Sue Feldmeth, a nurse and founder of MC Wellness Consulting. Sue has over 30 years of experience in the medical field and is dedicated to safely guiding people through t...
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026: Expert Insights About Cognitive Issues - Dr. Dana Chidekel
In this episode, host Marty Stevens-Heebner speaks with Dr. Dana Chidekel, a double board-certified neuropsychologist, about the importance of understanding cognitive health, how to identify cognitive issues, and what neuropsychological testi...
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025: Minimalism: How to Focus on What Really Matters - Zoe Kim
In this episode, Marty Stevens Heebner sits down with Zoe Kim, author of Minimalism for Families and minimalist mom of four. Zoe shares her journey to simplifying her home and life, and how she's helped others do the same through her platfor...
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024: How to Preserve Your Treasures - and Their Stories - While You’re Downsizing - Artifcts.com
Ever noticed how memories can make things so hard to let go of, even if you haven’t seen that trophy (or whatever) in years? There are the stories behind these treasures - and sometimes important family history - that you want to preserve for f...
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023: Overwhelmed by Moving or Downsizing? Let a Move Manager Tackle it for You - NASMM Co-Executive Directors Mary Kay Buysse & Jennifer Pickett
The National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers (NASMM) sets the standard for the industry. As the leading membership organization for Move Managers, NASMM’s members provide best-in-class resources that ensure their moves go as s...
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022: That's Probably Not a Picasso in Your Attic, But…: The Vital Work of Appraisers - Xiliary Twil
Xiliary Twil, ASA, and founder of Art Asset Management Group, brings 42 years of appraisal experience to this episode. As a valuation expert, Xiliary explains the complexities of authenticating art and your estate’s worth. She also reveals the ...
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021: How to Get that Vital Assistance for Older Adults - Mary Winners
The U.S. healthcare system is a challenge to all. But add in the care and housing for aging adults and it can become a quagmire. Whether you’re a senior or someone caring for a loved one, the questions and concerns often pile up...
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020: Enriching the Death Experience: A Death Doula’s Perspective - Stefanie Elkins
While 90% of people recognize the importance of talking to loved ones about death, only 27% have had “The Conversation.”Why is there such a disconnect? Stefanie Elkins“meets people where they‘re at” during end-of-life transitions an...
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019: Universal Design: Creating a Home that Welcomes Everyone - Rosemarie Rossetti
The Universal Design movement is sweeping the architecture and real estate world. Until recently homes weren’t built or designed with the thought of aging in place or using a wheelchair. But times are swiftly changing. On this episode ...
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018: Demystifying Reverse Mortgages - Janice Cohen
We've all heard about reverse mortgages, but they're really a kind of a mystery to most people. This week on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) we have an expert who ...
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017: Life as a Family Caregiver: The Challenges You’ll Face and How to Survive Them - Lisa Bricker
Caring for someone with dementia is not for the faint of heart. How do you guide yourself through it as well as your loved one? Fortunately, this week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward)...
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016: Aging, Dementia & How to Navigate Both - Barbara Hament
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is Barbara Hament of Senior Care Navigator L.A. Barbara has devoted her career to helping people age with grace, dignity, an...
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015: What's on your Legacy List?: Family Treasures that Tell Your Family’s Story - Matt Paxton
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is Matt Paxton, one of the top hoarding and downsizing experts in the country. He hosts the Emmy-nominated show Legacy List with Matt Paxton,
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014: Moving and Memories: The Unique Challenges of Later Life Transitions - Paul Lawrence
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is Paul Lawrence. Paul is one of the co-founders of Senior Move Managers (SMM), New Zealand’s leading relocation business for older adults. After five years of...
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013: Re-visioning Life In the Golden Years of Adulthood - Margit Novack
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is @Margit Novack. Margit (rhymes with target) Novack is an entrepreneur, thought leader in aging and pioneer in Senior Move Management. She founded M...
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011: Everything You Need to Know About Senior Living Communities - Dawneen Lorance
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is @Dawneen Lorance. Dawneen Lorance is the Director of Marketing at Villa Gardens Senior Living, a premier retirement community in the heart of Pasadena, Cali...
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010: Helping People and Their Loved Ones Get to Their New Home Quickly and Safely - Todd Emrick
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is @ToddEmrick. Todd is a 24-year veteran of the moving industry. As The Wheaton Group’s Director of Customer Service he has expertly shepherded clien...
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009: Real Estate & Later Life: Would You Like to Save Some Money? - Alison MacCracken
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is @AlisonMacCracken, ranked among the top 1% of Realtors across the U.S. As a realtor with Sotheby’s International Realty, she built The MacCracken T...
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008: A Holistic Approach to Later Life- Brenda Shorkend
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is Brenda Shorkend. Brenda Shorkend of Shorkend Care Management is a Certified Aging Life Care Manager™- also known as a Geriatric Care Manager - with...
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007: Providing High-Quality Legal Services with A Compassionate Approach - Jamie Gonzalez
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is @Jamie Gonzalez a partner at Oldman, Cooley, Sallus, Birnberg & Coleman, LLP. Jamie is extraordinary when it comes to litigating a case involvi...
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006: Being the Executor Takes Longer Than You Think: A Daughter’s Journey (Part 2) - Nancy Noever
This week's guest on How to Move Your Mom (and still be on speaking terms afterward) is @Nancy Noever. Until recently, Nancy was a Los Angeles-based Production Manager and Line Producer in the entertainment industry. She had been doing...
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