Cardinal Musings with Jane Barton
For the past 17 years, I’ve served as a national speaker and writer focused on the issues of aging, caregiving, and the end of life. And yet, I seemingly have more to say about the Cardinal issues of life—those facets of life of paramount importance. Consequently, I'm delighted to invite you to my virtual kitchen table where we'll chat about what matters most in life. Wondering if my musings are worthy of your time and attention? Well, if you’ve ever wondered and worried about getting older. If you’re concerned about how to answer the call to care for family and friends. If you’re anxious about the prospect of aging solo. If you’re mired in the darkness of your grief. If you’re scared to death of death. If you’re interested in living by design, not by default, then we stand on common ground. We share some common concerns. We definitely have something to chat about! So, what do you say? Care to muse with me? Please note, Cardinal Musings with Jane Barton is an educational podcast. The information, opinions, stories, and perceptions shared are for informational, educational purposes only. The information shared should not be construed as professional advice.
Episodes
11 episodes
Transitions Can Be BUMPY!
Over the past 2+ years, I have presented many programs on the issue of change and the transition experienced in the aftermath of change. There is certainly no lack of relevant examples of change! Seems as if every aspect of life has changed as ...
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Episode 10
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28:06
The Afterglow of Adversity
When have you learned the most about yourself and about life? More than likely, it’s the times of trial and tribulation that informed and influenced your journey the most. Adversity pushes us beyond our previously perceived limits— beyond our c...
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Episode 9
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25:38
Global Grief - A Different Kind of Pandemic
How an individual integrates loss into life is certainly a personal challenge. However, when the world experiences a pandemic of loss, the integration of loss becomes a communal experience. How can we courageously companion each other as we col...
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Episode 8
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28:33
Learning About Loss
Due to the global pandemic of grief and loss, I want to share some personal stories of loss and the lessons I learned along the way. We’re weary of dealing with life-changing twists and turns each and every day and the subsequent losses. We don...
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Episode 7
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21:16
Beyond Our Control
Over the past few weeks, I’ve listened to several people who are frustrated by the fact that they’re NOT in control! As I listened, I had to suppress a smile since I’m somewhat of a control freak - to say the VERY least! It drives me CRAZY when...
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Episode 6
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18:07
How Will Your Story End?
Although we live in a death averse society, you have probably thought about how you want your journey to end. If you are like the majority of people in our country, you want to die at home—surrounded by your family and friends. But the sad real...
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Episode 5
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24:46
All Creatures Great and Small
I love critters - all creatures great and small. Always have. Always will. My family of choice includes cats and dogs. I’m not alone in my love of critters. According to American Pet Products Association, over 60 percent of all households in th...
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Episode 4
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25:06
Resilience is GRAND!
I’ve always marveled at the human capacity to bounce back from adversity. And considering the times in which we live, I’m in absolute AWE of the individual and collective resilience on display each and every day. In fact, resilience is absolute...
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Episode 3
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21:37
Longing for Normal
Today, I want to chat about our collective longing to feel normal once again. You do remember normal, right? Normal - our standard, usual, typical, and/or expected way of life that far too many of us took for granted before COVID reached our sh...
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Episode 2
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23:21
Called to Listen
Listening is a Cardinal Concern - a human ability we can hone and refine over the course of a lifetime. I learned how to listen as a young girl by observing my mom. She was a masterful listener who shared her gift with family, friends, and our ...
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Episode 1
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Welcome to Cardinal Musings with Jane Barton!
Today, I'm delighted to invite you to my virtual kitchen table for a chat! I grew up discussing the Cardinal issues of life with my family around the kitchen table—and I continue to do so. I’ve considered launching this podcast for the pa...
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