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A Graceful Life

A Graceful Life

Saturdays at 10:30am | Email Jeanne McCusker
If you’re a son, a daughter, a caregiver or a spouse this is your show. Join Jeanne McCusker every Saturday morning on WINA and a host of great people from our community to talk about the issues we face as we age together. Every week we’ll laugh and we’ll cry as we get better together gracefully. And if you’ve missed a show you can listen to the podcast here.

Friday, June 30, 202306/30/2023

A Graceful Life June 24, 2023: Maya Proux

Maya Proux, Executive Director of Hope’s Legacy, discusses recent local horse farm seizures and the mission of Hope’s Legacy.

Friday, June 23, 202306/23/2023

A Graceful Life June 17, 2023: Sue Friedman

This week Jeanne is joined by the interim director of the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA, Sue Friedman.

Friday, June 16, 202306/16/2023

A Graceful Life June 10, 2023: Dr. Cathy Campbell

Jeanne McCusker is joined by Dr. Cathy Campbell, PhD, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Virginia, to…

Thursday, June 8, 202306/08/2023

A Graceful Life June 3 2023: Rick Byers

Rick Byers of Longevity Home Solutions joins Jeanne to discuss the physical components of aging safely within the home. Adaptive…

Friday, May 19, 202305/19/2023

A Graceful Life April 29, 2023: Chris Murray and Stephanie Bonney Part 2

In Part 2 of a two-part series, Chris Murray and Stephanie Bonney from Panorama Natural Burial join Jeanne to discuss…

Friday, May 19, 202305/19/2023

A Graceful Life May 13, 2023: Lynn Divers

Lynn Divers from the Center at Belvedere joins Jeanne to discuss the topic of heart health in women and how…

Friday, May 12, 202305/12/2023

A Graceful Life May 6, 2023: Jenn Downs

Jeanne McCusker is joined by Jen Downs, Chief Marketing and Development Officer, along with her son Ren and mother Joanne…

Friday, April 28, 202304/28/2023

A Graceful Life April 22, 2023: Chris Murray and Stephanie Bonney Part 1

In Part 1 of a two-part series, Chris Murray and Stephanie Bonney from Panorama Natural Burial join Jeanne to discuss…

Friday, April 21, 202304/21/2023

A Graceful Life April 15, 2023: Kate Daniels and Dr. Tim Short

Joining Jeanne this week are Kate Daniels, Gentiva Hospice and Chair of Central Virginia Advanced Directives Collaborative, and Dr. Tim…

Friday, April 14, 202304/14/2023

A Graceful Life April 8, 2023: John D’earth and Tish Blackwell

Jeanne McCusker is joined by John D’earth, jazz trumpeter and director of the UVA Jazz Ensemble, and Tish Blackwell, Director…

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