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IntoNature Podcast

IntoNature Podcast

By Hope Grows

This podcast is brought to you by Hope Grows, a non-profit organization that supports the needs of family caregivers!

Our unique podcast encompasses the benefits of the healing properties that nature brings to the mind, body, and spirit.
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What is the IntoNature Podcast?

IntoNature Podcast May 28, 2020

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Can Your Care-Receiver Help?

Can Your Care-Receiver Help?

This week, Lisa, Madison and Tracey discuss the possibility of care-receivers helping out with daily tasks. This might make those daily chores a little bit more enjoyable for BOTH of you! 

May 23, 202212:55
Finding Joy in To-Do Lists!

Finding Joy in To-Do Lists!

Listen to Lisa, Madison and Tracey explain some strategies to make those daily tasks more fun and enjoyable!
May 09, 202212:39
Task Organization: Do I have time for that?

Task Organization: Do I have time for that?

It’s already 3:00pm and you’re feeling overwhelmed with the amount of things you didn’t get done. What do you do? Lisa, Tracey, and Madison discuss some task organization tips and tricks to help you prioritize your day.
Apr 22, 202214:22
Calmness Can Boost Energy?

Calmness Can Boost Energy?

Listen to Lisa and Tracey talk about how finding a sense of calmness can actually boost your energy and enhance your patience during adverse events
Apr 04, 202213:54
It’s Time to Reframe Those Negative Effects from Daylight Savings!

It’s Time to Reframe Those Negative Effects from Daylight Savings!

Just 10 minutes presents some insight around Daylight Savings and how it can effect our mood. Lisa, Tracey, and Madison discuss ways to boost positivity during a time where it’s easy to negative.
Mar 18, 202214:24
Who Has Time for Spring Cleaning?

Who Has Time for Spring Cleaning?

This is the beginning of our new series: Just 10 Minutes. In this episode we’ll be introducing what “10 minutes” means to us and how you can incorporate it into your life.
Mar 04, 202212:12
December Partner Of the Month: Right at Home of West Pittsburgh

December Partner Of the Month: Right at Home of West Pittsburgh

Come join us and listen to Lisa Story of Hope Grows and Scott Stevens of Right at Home of West Pittsburgh talk about how Right at Home can support caregivers. 


Dec 03, 202120:28
November Partner Of the Month: Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging

November Partner Of the Month: Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging

Come listen and learn about the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging with Jacqueline Musgrove and Lisa Story.
Nov 01, 202116:01
October Partner of the Month: Life Pittsburgh

October Partner of the Month: Life Pittsburgh

Come listen and learn about Life Pittsburgh with Deanna Gaurnaccio and Lisa Story!
Sep 27, 202125:32
September Partner of the Month: Gallagher Hospice

September Partner of the Month: Gallagher Hospice

Come listen and learn about Gallagher Hospice in Pittsburgh, PA!
Sep 02, 202137:24
August Partner of the Month: Office of Developmental Supports

August Partner of the Month: Office of Developmental Supports

Come listen and learn with Mary Evrard from the Office of Developmental Supports and Lisa Story from Hope Grows!
Aug 02, 202121:34
July Partner of the Month: Express Employment Services

July Partner of the Month: Express Employment Services

Come learn about Express Employment Services in Pittsburgh, PA with Joani McCormack and Lisa Story!
Jul 03, 202130:23
June Partner of the Month: South Hills Senior Healthcare Alliance

June Partner of the Month: South Hills Senior Healthcare Alliance

Come learn about the South Hills Senior Healthcare Alliance in Pittsburgh, PA with Jan and Lisa!
Jun 02, 202129:07
May Partner of the Month: Jewish Association on Aging

May Partner of the Month: Jewish Association on Aging

Listen and learn with Amy Dukes from the Jewish Association on Aging in Pittsburgh, PA!
May 03, 202123:35
April Partner of the Month: Parkinson's Foundation

April Partner of the Month: Parkinson's Foundation

Listen and learn to Christine Haythorn and Lisa Story talk about the Parkinson's Foundation in Pittsburgh, PA! 

Apr 05, 202125:25
March Partner of the Month: Extended Family Care

March Partner of the Month: Extended Family Care

Listen and learn with Laura and Lisa about Extended Family Care in Pittsburgh, PA!
Mar 06, 202126:16
January Partner of the Month: Seniors Blue Book

January Partner of the Month: Seniors Blue Book

Learn about the Seniors Blue Book in Pittsburgh, PA!
Feb 01, 202132:54
Sensory Processing Disorder and Nature

Sensory Processing Disorder and Nature

This episode gives some background and education about Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD for short. In addition to some background and research, we also have a special guest who’s son thrives in nature while having SPD. The episode then closes with a 5 minute guided meditation.
Aug 04, 202029:02
Nature Writing 101

Nature Writing 101

Come listen to this awesome interview with Jessica Nowacki. She has a Ph.D. and is a professor by trade. However, she’s currently getting her Master’s in Counseling Psychology. She’s going to walk us through a fun nature activity: Nature Writing!
Jul 08, 202037:32
COVID-19 & Nature

COVID-19 & Nature

In this segment, we talk about some background between nature and mental heath and some safety guidelines for going outside during this time. In addition, you'll listen to the intriguing interview with Lisa Story, founder of Hope Grows. Finally, we'll wrap up the episode with a guided meditation.
May 30, 202044:45
What is the IntoNature Podcast?

What is the IntoNature Podcast?

This trailer gives listeners a preview of what the podcast will feature.
May 28, 202000:39