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The Linkage Podcast is a resource to address the issues and interests of older adults, providing a link between ERS’s programs and the community. Since 1951, Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS) has dedicated itself to improving the lives of older adults from all faiths through innovative, quality living environments and in-home and community-based services delivered by experienced and compassionate professionals.

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Episode 52: Leadership in Action

April 2023

Guests: New ERS Board Chair Albert Smitherman; ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb

A brand new episode of the ERS Linkage Podcast is here! Join Hosts Bryan Reynolds and Kristin Davenport for Episode 52.

We'll hear from the President and CEO of Jostin Construction, Albert Smitherman, who is the new ERS Board Chair; and ERS President and CEO, Laura Lamb joins the podcast as well.

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	Episode 51: Caring for Yourself and Others February 2023 Guests: Anne Wilson, a Deupree House resident; ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb; and ERS Wellness Director Chloe Hough. A brand new episode of the ERS Linkage Podcast is here! Join Hosts Bryan Reynolds and Kristin Davenport for Episode 51. We'll hear from Anne Wilson, a longtime resident of Deupree House, who talks about her commitment to her fitness routines and maintaining social connections, which research has found contribute significantly to brain health. President and CEO Laura Lamb also talks about the importance of caring for yourself and ERS' We Can Do Better initiative. On self-care, one tip she offers is the importance of sharing your goals with people who will hold you accountable for striving to meet those goals. She also keeps a checklist for every day of the week that holds her accountable to herself in doing what's necessary to meet her goals. About the We Can Do Better effort, she discusses several areas of focus for this year. They include continuing to diversify ERS' leadership; offering We Can Do Better programming to residents; continuing to raise money for the Lauren Brown Empowerment Fund, which helps ERS team members of color break through barriers that could slow them in advancing their careers, and sharing the organization's experiences and resources with others who want to move forward with similar initiatives. And finally, we hear from Wellness Director Chloe Hough, who led ERS' Heart Month programs for both residents and team members, emphasizing the importance of women's heart health. She learned years ago from her mother's heart troubles that heart attacks and strokes aren't something only men experience. They're the leading killer of women. She encouraged ERS team members to wear red on Feb. 3, Go Red Day, to emphasize that fact, and she has some tips for how you can care for your heart at any age.
	Episode 50: Challenging but Successful! January 2023 Guests: Shannon Braun, Molly Prues, and Laura Lamb. A brand new episode of the ERS Linkage Podcast is here! Join Hosts Bryan Reynolds and Kristin Davenport for Episode 50. We have an especially good one for you. We'll hear from Shannon Braun, director of ERS' Center for Memory Support & Inclusion, telling us about a variety of programs she has created in cooperation with other organizations, such as the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati Art Museum, Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati Opera, American Sign Museum, the Giving Voice Foundation, and A-Marika Dance Company in Sharonville, where the Dancing to Remember program happens. Then we hear some exciting ideas from Molly Prues, who is the founder and CEO of VistaLynk. She offers suggestions about how caregivers for loved ones can also care for themselves in various ways. She also tells about a program she offers to caregivers, using self-assessment workbooks and other learning methods to help caregivers create "Action Plans" to improve some necessary skills that can make it easier for them to provide care while making life easier for them as well. It's a very insightful interview. Finally, President and CEO Laura Lamb looks back at four major ERS accomplishments during 2022, which she calls a "Challenging but Successful" year. Among those are improvements at Episcopal Church Home under the Master Plan, including the recent opening of Lyndon House apartment-style living and nearing completion of the Dudley Square patio homes. She also looks ahead not only to 2023 but also to the ERS vision for what it wants to be in 2030.
	Episode 49: Positive Aging Date: Nov. 28, 2022 Guests: Darryl Lumpkins and Laura Lamb. A brand new episode of the ERS Linkage Podcast is here! Join Hosts Bryan Reynolds and Kristin Davenport for Episode 49 to hear from Darryl Lumpkins, The Manse resident who is enjoying positive aging in the Walnut Hills community with his neighbors. Also, ERS President and CEO, Laura Lamb shares her experiences with Positive Aging, which she has gathered from nearly three decades spent serving older adults and their families.
	Episode 48: Making A Difference Date: Oct. 31, 2022 Guests: Joyce Wine and Laura Lamb. A brand new episode of the ERS Linkage Podcast is here! Join Hosts Bryan Reynolds and Kristin Davenport for Episode 48 to hear from Joyce Wine, the Marjorie P. Lee resident who is making a difference by creating flower arrangements for neighbors, friends, and our Gala. Meanwhile, ERS President and CEO, Laura Lamb gives an update on the We Can Do Better initiative and shares about upgrades to our holistic culture of wellness in our Affordable Living by ERS communities. She also shares about other differences we are making to be more inclusive.
	Episode 47: Progress & traditions Date: 09/29/22 Guests: Ann Hunter, Joanie Thomas, and Laura Lamb. For our forty-sixth episode, we hear from Ann Hunter and Joanie Thomas, two Marjorie P. Lee residents who have helped bring the Corner Store back into service. They hope they will attract new volunteers to work in the Corner Store so the hours can resume being open each weekday. Meanwhile, ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb discusses ERS’ refreshing the bedroom furnishings at Deupree Cottages, and the progress of our top strategic priority, the master plan at Episcopal Church Home in Louisville.
	Episode 46: Powerful Moments Date: 08/26/22 Guests: Shannon Braun, Hannah McCarren, and Laura Lamb. For our forty-sixth episode, we hear from Shannon Braun, the ERS Center for Memory Support & Inclusion, Hannah McCarren, the household coordinator for Memory Care at Marjorie P. Lee, as well as President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 45: Good Vibrations Date: 07/29/22 Guests: Vincent Smith and Laura Lamb. For our forty-fifth episode, we hear from Madison Villa Resident Vincent Smith as well as President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 44: Joy & Celebration Date: 06/27/22 Guests: Mike Krug, Shannon Braun, and Laura Lamb. For our forty-fourth episode, we hear from Deupree House Resident Mike Krug, the ERS Center for Memory Support & Inclusion Director Shannon Braun, as well as President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 43: Gathering for Good

Date: 05/31/22
Guests: Cyndee Whigham and Laura Lamb.

For our forty-third episode, we hear from Scheper Ridge Resident Cyndee Whigham, as well as President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 42: Bloom Where You’re Planted

Date: 04/25/22
Guests: Judith Conn and Laura Lamb.

For our forty-second episode, we hear from Dudley Square Resident Judith Conn, as well as President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 41: Feeding Hearts and Minds

Date: 03/28/22
Guests: Shannon Braun, Emerson Stambaugh, and Laura Lamb.

For our forty-first episode, we hear from Shannon Braun, Director of Memory Support and Inclusion, Emerson Stambaugh, Director of Hospitality at Deupree House, and President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 40: Ambiguous Loss

Date: 01/24/22
Guests: Dr. Betty Rule, Mary Austin, and Laura Lamb.

Episode 40 - For our fortieth episode, we hear from Dr. Betty Rule, and Mary Austin, residents of Deupree House, and President and CEO Laura Lamb.

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Episode 39: Change and Growth Ahead

Date: 12/26/21
Guests: Dean Colville and Marv Collins, Beverly Edwards, and Laura Lamb.

Episode 39 - For our thirty-ninth episode, we hear from Dean Colville and Marv Collins, residents of Deupree House and newly promoted VP of Residential Healthcare Beverly Edwards, and President and CEO Laura Lamb.

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Episode 38: We Feed and are Fed

Date: 11/26/21
Guests: Clyde Bishop, Kate Powers, and Laura Lamb.

Episode 38 - For our thirty-eighth episode, we hear from Chef Clyde Bishop and resident Kate Powers from the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community as well as President and CEO Laura Lamb.

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Episode 37: Fall Into The Season

Date: 10/22/21
Guests: Pamela Ficklin and Laura Lamb.

Episode 37 - For our thirty-seventh episode, we hear from a resident, Pamela Ficklin, from The Manse and President and CEO, Laura Lamb.

Episode 36: Moving Forward

Date: 8/27/21
Guests: Ginnie Smith, Jimmy Wilson, and Laura Lamb.

Episode 36 - For our thirty-sixth episode, we hear from a resident, Ginnie Smith at Marjorie P. Lee, Jimmy Wilson, Vice President of Affordable Living, and President and CEO, Laura Lamb.

Episode 35: Mahalo

Date: 7/30/21
Guests: Pierson Davis, Jenna Reformina, and Laura Lamb.

Episode 35 - For our thirty-fifth episode, we hear from a resident, Pierson Davis at Deupree House, Jenna Reformina, Summer Enrichment intern from LeadingAge, and President and CEO, Laura Lamb.

Episode 34: Life in Transition

Date: 6/17/21
Guests: Tonya Walton, Beverly Edwards, and Laura Lamb

Episode 34 - For our thirty-fourth episode, we hear from a resident, Tonya Walton from Madison Villa, Beverly Edwards, the Executive Director of ECH, and President and CEO, Laura Lamb.

Episode 33: At Your Service

Date: 4/29/21
Guests: Charlotte Stanton, Pete Juszcyk, and Laura Lamb

For our thirty-third episode, we hear from resident Charlotte Stanton from Thomaston Meadows, Deupree House Director of Dining Services, Pete Juszcyk, and President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 32: Heroes Live Here

Date: 4/1/21
Guests: Virginia Cox and Laura Lamb

We hear from resident and board member Virginia Cox and President and CEO Laura Lamb for our thirty-second episode.

Episode 31: Hope on the Horizon?

Date: 3/5/21
Guests: Betty Weigand, Laura Lamb, and Shannon Braun.

For our thirty-first episode, we hear from a resident, Betty Weigand at Episcopal Church Home, President, and CEO, Laura Lamb, and Director of the Center of Memory Support & Inclusion, Shannon Braun.

Episode 30: Hugs & Exercise are Good For The Heart

Date: 2/17/21
Guests: Dossie White, Chloe Hough, and Laura Lamb

For our thirtieth episode, we hear from a resident, Dossie White at Marlowe Court, Wellness Director Chloe Hough, and President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 29: Bringing Positive Thoughts into Focus

Date: 1/29/21
Guests: Joanie Thomas, Nash, and Stan McCauley, and Laura Lamb

For episode twenty-nine, we hear from Joanie Thomas, a resident of Marjorie P. Lee, Nash, and Stan McCauley who grew up near the historic Manse Hotel, and President and CEO, Laura Lamb,

Episode 28:Why Vaccinate for COVID-19

Date: 1/15/21
Guests: Dr. Jeff Shlaudecker and Laura Lamb

For episode twenty-eight, we hear from Dr. Jeff Shlaudecker, Medical Director for ERS, and President and CEO, Laura Lamb.

Episode 27: Learn from Yesterday, Hope for Tomorrow

Date: 12/23/20
Guests: Reverend David Lowry and Laura Lamb, JoAnn Hagopian and Pat Donaldson

We chat with four guests for our twenty-seventh and final episode for the 2020 year: Reverend David Lowry at Marjorie P. Lee, CEO Laura Lamb, Chair of the ERS board, JoAnn Hagopian, and resident Pat Donaldson at Deupree House.

Episode 26: Seeing Light at the End of the Tunnel

Date: 12/11/20
Guests: Emily Willingham and Laura Lamb

We check in with resident Emily Willingham at Dudley Square in Louisville, KY, for our twenty-sixth episode. Plus, we hear from President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 25: Honoring the classics while looking to the future

Date: 12/6/20
Guests: Alice Grove and Walter Langsam

We hear from residents Alice Grove at Thomaston Woods in Amelia, OH, and Walter Langsam at Central Parkway Place for our twenty-fifth episode.

Episode 24: Honoring Our Daily Routines

Date: 11/6/20
Guests: Resident Peggy Downs and Laura Lamb

We connect with resident Peggy Downs at Marjorie P. Lee and President and CEO Laura Lamb for our twenty-fourth episode.

Episode 23: Kindness Is Contagious

Date: 11/6/20
Guests: Residents Steven Fox and Mary Johnson

For our twenty-third episode, we chat with residents Steven Fox and Mary Johnson. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.

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Episode 22: With Help from our Friends

Date: 10/28/20
Guests: Residents James Willis, Don and Carol Mead, and Laura Lamb.

For our twenty-second episode, we check in with residents James Willis at Parkview Place in Anderson, Indiana, and Don and Carol Mead at Episcopal Church Home in Louisville, Ky. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 21: Glorious Days and the Gala Night

Date: 10/14/20
Guests: Elizabeth Lilly and Laura Lamb.

We hear from board member and resident Elizabeth Lilly and ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb for our twenty-first episode.

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Episode 20: Together We Rise

Date: 10/6/20
Guests: Joy Blang and Bobby Maly

For our twentieth episode, we hear from Executive Director of Philanthropy Joy Blang and Principal and CEO of The Model Group, Bobby Maly, an ERS development partner and Gala Sponsor.

Episode 19: It’s a Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood

Date: 9/30/20
Guests: Resident, Leesha Johnson, and Laura Lamb.

We hear from Walnut Court resident Leesha Johnson about living through the pandemic and the historic Manse Hotel being redeveloped in her neighborhood for our nineteenth episode. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 18: With Age Comes Wisdom

Date: 9/24/20
Guests: Resident, Fran Turner and Laura Lamb.

For our eighteenth episode, we hear from a resident, Fran Turner, at Marjorie P. Lee. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.

Episode 17: We Live, We Learn, We Grow

Date: 9/16/20
Guests: Resident Suzanne Padgett, Brian Gruber, and Laura Lamb.

We hear from a resident, Suzanne Padgett, at Dudley Square, and Brian Gruber with Ridge Stone Builders and Contractors, an ERS development partner, and Gala Sponsor for our seventeenth episode. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.

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Episode 16: Keeping Spirits Lifted

Date: 8/26/20
Guests: Residents Lou Zelle and Linda Callard, Laura Lamb.

We hear from residents Lou Zelle at Episcopal Church Home for our sixteenth episode and Linda Callard at Deupree House. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.

	Episode 14: Great Expectations Date: 8/20/20 Guests: Residents Gordon Ragan and Helen Carpenter, and Laura Lamb. We hear from residents Gordon Ragan at Dudley Square in Louisville, Ky, and Helen Carpenter at Marlow Court in College Hill, Cincinnati neighborhood for our fourteenth episode. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 13: Staying Up-to-date in Uncertain Times Date: 7/30/20 Guests: Residents Brenda McKinney, and Ann Reed, and Laura Lamb. For our thirteenth episode, we hear from residents Brenda McKinney at Shawnee Place and Ann Reed at Marjorie P. Lee. Plus, we hear from President and CEO Laura Lamb. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 12: We Can Do Better Date: 7/23/20 Guests: Residents Sharon Boudroua, Barbara Talbot, and Laura Lamb. We hear from residents Sharon Boudroua at Canterbury Court and Barbara Talbot at Deupree House for our twelfth episode. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 11: Let Your Garden Grow Date: 6/30/20 Guests: Residents Vivian Kline, ML Gorman, and Laura Lamb. We hear from residents Vivian Kline at Marjorie P. Lee and ML Gorman at our eleventh episode at Dudley Square. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 10: It’s Never Too Late To Try Something New Date: 6/30/20 Guests: Resident Kay Hauer and Laura Lamb. For our tenth episode, we hear from Deupree resident Kay Hauer. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 9: The Joy of Giving Back Date: 6/19/20 Guests: Resident Barbara Breckenridge and Dr. John Keisel We hear from a resident, Barbara Breckenridge, at St. Paul Village, and resident Dr. John Keisel at Dudley Square at Episcopal Church Home for our ninth episode. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 8: ERS Wins Again! Date: 6/16/20 Guests: Corky Ladd, Leni Speece, and Laura Lamb For our eighth episode, we hear from a resident, Corky Ladd, at Marjorie P. Lee and a family member, Leni Speece. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 7: Walk This Journey Together Date: 6/5/20 Guests: Residents Betty Mitchell and Nancy Schpatz We hear from residents Betty Mitchell at St. Paul Village and Nancy Schpatz at Deupree House for our seventh episode. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 6: Take Care of Yourself, And Each Other Date: 5/29/20 Guests: Rob King, Ruth Ison, and Laura Lamb We chat with Episcopal Church Home board chair Rob King and Deupree Cottages resident Ruth Ison for our sixth episode. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 5: Transforming Communities and Services Date: 5/22/20 Guests: Resident Veverly Greene and Laura Lamb. For our fifth episode, we check in with a resident, Veverly Green, from Madison Villa. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 4: Gratitude Date: 5/15/20 Guests: Residents Michael Porte & Judith Conn, and Laura Lamb. We connect with residents Michael Porte at Deupree House and Judith Conn at Episcopal Church Home in Louisville, Ky for our fourth episode. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 3: Celebrating and Connecting Date: 5/8/20 Guests: Hilda Henderson, Kate Powers, and Laura Lamb. We check in with residents Hilda Henderson at Canterbury Court, an Affordable Living by ERS Community, and Kate Powers at Marjorie P. Lee in Cincinnati, Ohio, for our third episode. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 2: We’re all in this together Date: 5/1/20 Guests: Annie Brown, Weezie Walker, and CEO Laura Lamb. For our second episode, we get in touch with residents Annie Brown at St. Paul Village, an Affordable Living by ERS Community, and Weezie Walker at Dudley Square Patio Homes at Episcopal Church Homes in Louisville KY. Plus, we hear from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.
	Episode 1: Rising to the Occasion Date: 4/22/20 Guests: Residents David Lowry, Pat Donaldson, and Laura Lamb. We get in touch with residents David Lowry at Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community and Pat Donaldson at Deupree House for our first episode. Plus, we hear some inspiring stories from ERS President and CEO Laura Lamb.

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