3 Ways to Turn Worry Into Action

Part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Gerry Arango Deeley

Recording Date: March 18, 2025

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Keywords: worry, action, advocacy, medicaid, medicare, benefits, funding, disability, Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Arango Deeley, self-care, caregivers, supporters

Summary: In today’s episode Gerry shares strategies for turning the potentially self-defeating emotions of worry into action steps that lead to taking charge of situations, and leading to problem solving. Gerry encourages caregivers / advocates, recognizing the frustration often felt, and the need to be well-informed.

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:00] Confronting worry [01:12]

• Some quotes about worry [02:10]

• The strategy - I am concerned about; I want to do something about; I need to learn about [04:25]
• About advocacy and resource [05:36]
• -- All Things Social Security
• -- Dr. Ed Weir, PhD, Former Social Security Manager
• The problem [08:43]
• One - Scream If You Must [11:17]
• Two - Get Focused and Get On The Phone [12:35]
• Three - Get Over the Guilt [13:51]
• The Resolution?? [[17:00]
• Closing [20:03]

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