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April 27, 2026

The importance of caring for our skin

The importance of caring for our skin
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April 24, 2026

The skinny on skin. Treat it well.

The skinny on skin. Treat it well.
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April 21, 2026

The fascinating world of skincare

The fascinating world of skincare
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April 19, 2026

The Naked Truth About Skincare

The Naked Truth About Skincare

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it deserves more than whatever’s on sale at the drugstore. In this episode, Margaret and Susy strip away the marketing hype and get real about skincare as health care. From knowing when to see a dermatologist to understanding what’s actually in your…

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April 18, 2026

Did you know the Meals on Wheels program has helped save lives?

Did you know the Meals on Wheels program has helped save lives?

All about Meals on Wheels

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April 18, 2026

The Naked Truth About Skincare

The Naked Truth About Skincare

Margaret and Susy uncover the truth about skincare as health care, from dermatologist visits to decoding what’s really in your products.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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April 15, 2026

Loneliness is solvable!

Loneliness is solvable!

We so often find ourselves lonely. It’s super easy to find others who share the same interests as you.

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April 12, 2026

Social connection has a lot to do with health as we age…

Social connection has a lot to do with health as we age…
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April 9, 2026

How to be social when you’re aging #community

How to be social when you’re aging #community

Most people don’t lose their social skills as they get older. They lose their social infrastructure. School, work, shared housing, all of it slowly falls away, and nobody teaches you how to replace it. Our newest episode breaks down what actually works for building real connection after 30, 40, 50,…

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April 6, 2026

Our small acts of kindness connect us and revolutionize our happiness through community #community

Our small acts of kindness connect us and revolutionize our happiness through community #community

Margaret’s father had a kind and original way to introduce himself to neighbors. He just showed up with a lawnmower. One yard at a time, he built something most people spend their whole lives searching for: a neighborhood that actually felt like home. #health #community #love #joy #kindness

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April 5, 2026

Built to Belong: The Importance of Community

Built to Belong: The Importance of Community

Margaret and Susy celebrate the healing power of community and why the people in our lives are essential to our wellbeing.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Contact the hosts (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534757/fan_mail/new) Hosted and Produced by Margaret Cooley and Susy Hymas Produced, Edited & Designed by Wil Guilfoyle Music by Luke Paquin Marketing Manager Hazel Seagrave Voice…

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April 4, 2026

Built to Belong: The Importance of Community

Built to Belong: The Importance of Community

The people in your life do more for your health than any supplement ever could. Strong social bonds boost immunity, improve heart health, and help us live longer, happier lives. Margaret and Susy celebrate the healing power of community and human connection. #health #podcast #happiness #healthandfitness #joy #community #communitysupport #healthyagaing

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April 4, 2026

It’s wonderful to have such supportive staff at the Doctor’s office.

It’s wonderful to have such supportive staff at the Doctor’s office.

The people in your life do more for your health than any supplement ever could. Strong social bonds boost immunity, improve heart health, and help us live longer, happier lives. Margaret and Susy celebrate the healing power of community and human connection. #health #podcast #healthandfitness #community #communitysupport

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March 31, 2026

When the world shut down, we never stopped playing together. #health #podcast #music

When the world shut down, we never stopped playing together. #health #podcast #music

During COVID-19 lockdowns, people found remarkable ways to stay connected through music. From Zoom jam sessions to balcony concerts, communities kept the creative spirit alive when gathering in person wasn’t an option. This week’s episode “Keeping Your Joy” explores how musicians and everyday people refused to let isolation silence their…

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March 29, 2026

Music rewires your brain for happiness. Science backs this up. #podcast #health #healthandfitness

Music rewires your brain for happiness. Science backs this up. #podcast #health #healthandfitness
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March 25, 2026

Solitude vs isolation, and how it can help or hinder maintaining joy.

Solitude vs isolation, and how it can help or hinder maintaining joy.

There’s a fine line between detrimental isolation and individual enjoyment of solitude. But keeping our joy requires understanding the distinction.

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March 22, 2026

Keeping Your Joy

Keeping Your Joy

Getting older doesn’t mean giving up the things that make you feel alive. In this episode of Staying Alive, Margaret and Susy dig into what it actually takes to hold onto your joy as the years go by. Contact the hosts (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534757/fan_mail/new) Hosted and Produced by Margaret Cooley and Susy…

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March 22, 2026

Keeping Your Joy

Keeping Your Joy

All the ways we keep our joy as we age and blossom in life.

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March 22, 2026

Pets bring us infinite joy.

Pets bring us infinite joy.

Our homes and spirits are continually uplifted by having our pets as a part of our families.

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March 19, 2026

What men and women want looks nothing like it used to.

What men and women want looks nothing like it used to.

The things men and women built their lives around used to be pretty clear cut. That playbook got tossed out, and this conversation explores what took its place. #health #happiness #joy #love #menandwomen #podcast

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March 16, 2026

You have something to contribute, and people want to hear from you.

You have something to contribute, and people want to hear from you.

It’s the little things that bring the most happiness. Have a listen to our new episode “Finding Your Joy” on all major listening platforms.

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March 14, 2026

Ask your parents, “What made me smile when I was a baby?”

Ask your parents, “What made me smile when I was a baby?”

Finding your joy can be challenging sometimes. Try asking your parents what made you smile as a baby? It just might give insight into what brings you joy.

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March 11, 2026

We are so excited to share our talk on Finding Your Joy. Enjoy our newest episode on all platforms.

We are so excited to share our talk on Finding Your Joy. Enjoy our newest episode on all platforms.

Finding Your Joy is the topic of this week’s episode. #joy #happiness #love #music #bliss #peace #hope #health

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March 8, 2026

Finding Your Joy

Finding Your Joy

Margaret and Susy discuss how to find joy in daily life, despite life’s challenges. Contact the hosts (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2534757/open_sms) Hosted and Produced by Margaret Cooley and Susy Hymas Produced, Edited & Designed by Wil Guilfoyle Music by Luke Paquin Marketing Manager Hazel Seagrave Voice Talent Marlene Gordon

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