S5E1 - 3 Steps to Turn Worry Into Action

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S5E1 - 3 Steps to Turn Worry Into Action

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3 Ways to Turn Worry Into Action
Part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Gerry Arango Deeley
Recording Date: March 18, 2025
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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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