The Bright Side of Longevity

06/07/2024

“It is with profound sadness that Danielle and I learned that Maria passed after a short illness. We were lifted, as so many others have been, by her positive energy and concern for all living things. For Maria, dancing was a celebration and a form of gratitude for life. We feel privileged to have had her as a guest on BSOL. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and the many she touched with her dancing and music.” – Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH

Below is Maria Genné's interview on The Bright Side of Longevity earlier this year:

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e95-kairos-alive-the-importance-of-intercultural-and-intergenerational-storytelling--58211077

Dr. Roger Landry Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli

02/07/2024

In part two of this two-part episode on Fending Off Falls, Dr. Roger Landry, gerontologist Cera Reine - Mindfulness Guide; HSP; Healthy Longevity Gerontologist, and positive psychology and mindfulness coach, Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli discuss fall-prevention strategies to reduce falls. They also include tips for ‘falling right’ and how to safety get up from a fall. These are valuable insights into fall-prevention as we age.

In part two of this two-part episode on Fending Off Falls, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH, gerontologist Cera Meintzer, and positive psychology and mindfulness coach

26/06/2024

In part one of this two-part episode on Fending Off Falls, Dr. Roger Landry, gerontologist Cera Reine - Mindfulness Guide; HSP; Healthy Longevity Gerontologist, and positive psychology and mindfulness coach, Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli discuss the dangers of falling as we age. They share the statistics around falls, and what we need to be aware of in our external (e.g. slip-and-trip hazards) and internal environments (such as vision and hearing), assessing our fall risks and getting over the fear of falling.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e101-fending-off-falls-part-1--60169871

27/05/2024

19/05/2024

It's our 100th episode! Wahoo! 🤩

Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli discuss the power of storytelling, and how stories connect us to our history, identity and society. They also focus on fiction writing and how both reading and writing novels can lead us to greater self-awareness and more empathy, and they challenge us to see the world in unique ways and to expand our creativity. Both Dr. Roger and Danielle Palli share their own writing journey, with insights on the writing process and end with tips for those who want to dip a toe into the wonderful world of words.

LINK: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e100-the-power-of-storytelling--60075696

03/05/2024

Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli discuss eight tips for better communication in relationships of all kinds: romantic, friendships, work colleagues and so on. They also discuss how giving up the need to be right (and not needing the other person to be wrong) can inspire closer connections with the people we love.

LINK: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e99-8-tips-for-better-communication-bonus-tip-give-up-the-need-to-be-right--59656819

18/04/2024

In this Brightside Episode, Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli discuss the many facets of forgiveness. Learn tools for how to forgive, how to ask for forgiveness, and how to honor one another’s healing journey.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e98-how-to-forgive-and-ask-for-forgiveness--59507786

02/04/2024

Happy Birthday to our favorite preventive medicine physician, author and podcast host, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH!

01/03/2024

Happy World Music Therapy Day!

In case you missed it, tune in to Part 1 of a 2-part series on The Healing Power of Music. Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli interview Jeff McSpadden of Composure and David Dworkin of Conductorcise.

They discuss the budding research on music for stress reduction, memory, sleep, social connection and overall wellbeing, with some surprising new information on what helps us fall and stay asleep, what helps us heal, and how listening to, playing and moving to music can have a profound and positive influence on our lives.



In this two-part series on the Healing Power of Music, Dr. Roger Landry and Danielle Palli interview Jeff McSpadden of Composure and Maestro David Dworkin of Conductorcise. They discuss the budding research on music for stress reduction, memory, sleep, social connection and overall wellbeing, with s...

27/02/2024

INSTANT REPLAY! In case you missed it, tune in as we talk with Maria Genné of Kairos Alive! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e95-kairos-alive-the-importance-of-intercultural-and-intergenerational-storytelling--58211077

14/02/2024

In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli discuss the three components for better communication among friends, co-workers and romantic partners: interpersonal skills, empathy and social responsibility. They also review Dr. John Gottman's "Four Horsemen" and how criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling can kill a relationship, and share tools for repairing and strengthening partnerships. Tune in and learn how you can create relationships that thrive.

In this Bright Side episode, Dr. Roger and Danielle Palli discuss the three components for better communication among friends, co-workers and romantic partners: interpersonal skills, empathy and social responsibility. They also review Dr. John Gottman's "Four Horsemen" and how criticism, contempt, d...

07/02/2024

Join us as we talk to Rob Winningham on the Bright Side to get his latest insights on the effects of loneliness on brain health, and how social connection can help. Dr. Rob shares with us interventions that lead to better memory and cognitive function, including strength training, hearing checks, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, having social support and more. Click below to tune in. Dr. Roger Landry Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli

Dr. Rob Winningham received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Baylor University. He joined the faculty at Western Oregon University in 2000 where he serves as a Professor of Psychological Sciences. He helped create the Gerontology Department, when he was Division Chair of the Behavioral Sciences Divisi...

30/01/2024

We recently had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Robert Winningham on the Bright Side to get his latest insights on the effects of loneliness on brain health, and how social connection can help. Dr. Rob also shared with us interventions that lead to better memory and cognitive function, including strength training, hearing checks, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, having social support and more. The show airs next week, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Dr. Roger Landry Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli Rob Winningham

16/01/2024

Do you want to lead a more joyful and purpose-filled life? Then tune in to this week’s Bright Side episode with Anna Hall, founder of the Purpose Equation.

SHOW LINK:
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e96-the-purpose-equation-living-a-joyfueled-life--5828191

12/01/2024

We recently had a JoyFueled call with Anna Hall, founder of the Purpose Equation. The show airs next week, and if you're struggling to discover (or re-discover) meaning, purpose, peace and fulfillment in your life, you'll want to tune in to what Anna has to say! Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli Dr. Roger Landry

07/01/2024

This week, we were honored to speak with Maria Genné on the Bright Side. Maria is a dancer, choreographer and educator, recognized as a pioneering leader in the intergenerational interactive participatory performing arts. Click below to tune in!

https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/e95-final-maria-g Kairos Alive Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli Dr. Roger Landry

Maria Genné is a dancer, choreographer and educator, recognized as a pioneering leader in the intergenerational interactive participatory performing arts, and arts and health fields. Her national award-winning work to create interactive dance, music and story programs for intergenerational particip...

29/12/2023

We are so excited about our winter guest list on The Bright Side of Longevity! Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli will be talking with Anna Hall about The Purpose Equation, Maria Genne about intergenerational and intercultural dance with Kairos Alive, and Dr. Robert Winningham on the effects of loneliness on brain health and building better social networks. Stay tuned! Kairos Alive

22/12/2023

Happy Holidays from all of us at The Bright Side of Longevity! What exciting things will you do in the New Year?

21/12/2023

As we connect with family and friends throughout this holiday season, we’d like to share a replay of one of our most popular episodes of the year, an interview with Dr. Marci Leveridge, PhD, on building and maintaining good social connections.



https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/marci-l-april-17-bsol

30/11/2023

A holiday message from Dr. Roger that is as relevant today as when he originally published it years ago.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/making-this-holiday-seaso_b_8829734

22/11/2023

Here is part two of our two-part series on the Healing Power of Music. Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli interview Jeff McSpadden of Composure and David Dworkin of Conductorcise.

They discuss the budding research on music for stress reduction, memory, sleep, social connection and overall wellbeing, with some surprising new information on what helps us fall and stay asleep, what helps us heal, and how listening to, playing and moving to music can have a profound and positive influence on our lives.

https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/e-94-david-jeff-music-202

16/11/2023

Here is Part 1 of a 2-Part series on the Healing Power of Music, where Jeff McSpadden, David Dworkin, Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli discuss the research on music for stress reduction, memory, sleep, social connection and overall wellbeing. They also talk about some surprising new information on what helps us fall and stay asleep, what helps us heal, and how listening to, playing and moving to music can have a profound and positive influence on our lives. Click below to tune in!
Conductorcise

In this two-part series on the Healing Power of Music, Dr. Roger Landry and Danielle Palli interview Jeff McSpadden of Composure and Maestro David Dworkin of Conductorcise. They discuss the budding research on music for stress reduction, memory, sleep, social connection and overall wellbeing, with s...

15/11/2023

We just finished recording a two-part series on the Healing Power of Music, where Jeff McSpadden, David Dworkin, Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli discuss the research on music for stress reduction, memory, sleep, social connection and overall wellbeing. We also talk about some surprising new information on what helps us fall and stay asleep, what helps us heal, and how listening to, playing and moving to music can have a profound and positive influence on our lives. The episodes air this month! Conductorcise

07/11/2023

Back in 2019, after a long day of filming educational content for The Bright Side of Longevity, hosts Dr. Roger Landry and Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli took time for a few rounds of billiards. They left it tied. Finally, in 2023, they had a rematch, and now there's only one undisputed champion (according to John Palli, a trusted witness)

24/10/2023

Bright Side co-host Birdland Media Works - Danielle Palli was recently on the Positive Living Show with Patricia Raskin. Tune in as they talk about greater wellbeing and mental health through mindfulness and creativity, aging in the media and more.

Danielle Palli is a Board-Certified positive psychology & mindfulness coach and author of over 10 works that integrate both spirituality and creative writing.

13/10/2023

Barcelona, to Madrid, then on to Toledo, Granada and Ronda. Next stop? Portugal. Algarve, here they come! Dr. Roger and his wife Paula are on a whirlwind adventure!

11/10/2023

We agree! You're never too old to learn something new, and Dorothea reminds us to never judge based on appearances. (As a side note, we think her drumming skills are pretty "sick" in a good way!)

Have you ever found yourself making assumptions about someone before you’ve met them? What about before seeing them play drums? From assuming she plays ‘quie...

10/10/2023

Another great conversation with Patricia Raskin on positive aging, aging in the media (what’s going right and what still needs work!), technology’s impact on how we age, and tips for creating the life you want. Click below to get inspired:

https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/final-p-raskin-2023

Patricia Raskin is a pioneer and trailblazer for positive messaging and she facilitates this work as a trainer, inspiring public speaker, author, entrepreneur, producer, media coach and talk show host. She is also an award-winning radio producer and business owner and she has interviewed over 5,000....