Who I Met Today Pamela Lamp

In this episode, I chat with Sandell Morse. Our conversation is part of The Orchid Series. The interviews feature inspiring men and women over 75 years young. Curious, engaged, active, interesting. The sort of human we all hope to be when we grow up!
Sandell and I discuss how she and her husband have aged differently, the importance of a community, developing interests separate from our partners, and what we should pay attention to as we age. I loved hearing about her charming town and neighborhood, how living apart works for Sandell and her husband, her furry friend, her writing, and how she keeps active. I especially enjoyed learning about her year as a Radio City Music Hall Rockette!
At age 81, Sandell published her first memoir, The Spiral Shell: A French Village Reveals its Secrets of Jewish Resistance in World War II. According to Sandell, "It's never too late!"
"You don't give things up, they give you up."Subjects we reference:Yoga with Adriene
The newsletter Sandell reads every day
Eulogy For A Dress: Or the Life I Didn't Live
Scandinavian Shrimp Salad
The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
For more information, please visit Sandell's website, or follow her on Instagram. 
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What next? Aimee Oates had a happy marriage, a well-adjusted son, and a beautiful life. But she wanted more. Aimee wanted something for herself. A project where she felt accomplished and fulfilled and gave to others. For years, Aimee agonized and struggled with what was next. And then she found her IT.
In this episode, Aimee and I discuss life on the road, raising her son, and what she loves about Aspen. She describes the steps she took to find her passion project, what she learned about herself, and how it feels to be of service while feeling accomplished and productive. And, as always, Aimee shares her one new thing—it's a fun one!
Subjects we reference:Floral Design Institute in Portland, Oregon
Geny's Flowers
The Nashville Petal Project
John Oates
If you're interested, here is a sample of an Adult Aptitude test. And here is another.
Aspen Animal Shelter
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Photo credit Debbie Kadota
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Maureen Seitz returns to Who I Met Today to explain all the things we need to know about strokes.
She describes the various types of strokes, the warning signs, and the importance of taking TIAs seriously. Dr. Seitz explains we can prevent a stroke and talks about the ways to do so. We discuss the clot-busting treatments, the importance of noting the time, and why those with atrial fibrillation should be vigilant.
Dr. Seitz holds a BA in Biology from Earlham College in Richmond, IN. She earned her medical degree cum laude and continued her residency training at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Seitz completed a fellowship in Geriatrics at Vanderbilt University and is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Geriatrics.
She refers to the Memphis Mobile Stroke Unit.
Warning Signs of StrokesDr. Seitz provides a printable wallet card to remind us of symptoms.
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Meet Marty Jordan! A backup vocalist for country music superstar George Strait, Marty discusses her singing career, touring life, the Grand Ole Opry, and gold and platinum records.
Marty reveals what traveling on a tour bus is like as the only female member of the legendary Ace in the Hole Band. She explains studio musicians, staff bands, and music charting. I loved our conversation, and I hope you do, too.
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I'd love you to follow me on Instagram (@pamelalamp2) or Facebook @PamelaLamp. I'd also love to hear about a new thing you discover! My email is pam@whoimettoday.com.

In episode 27, Suzanne Coleman, a longtime yoga practitioner and instructor, explains all the many reasons to love yoga.
Suzanne discusses the types of yoga, along with its mental, physical, and emotional benefits. We discuss breathing, the all-important final pose, and what Suzanne does to combat worry. She highlights what we should all remember while doing yoga and suggests books and online instructors. Her new thing is a good one!
Referenced in this episode:Living in the Light by Deepak Chopra M.D.
Bone Density with Dr. Maureen Seitz
Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
Rodney Yee, AM and PM Yoga for Beginners
Yoga with Adrienne
Blue Zones
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In this episode, Michelle Beckwith recommends books to gift others—or yourself! As a book reviewer Michelle reads A LOT, and she considers these books her "best of the best" of the past year. It's not too late to hop down to your local bookshop, and pick up a last-minute gift!
We also discuss literary versus contemporary fiction, the beauty of preordering a book, and Michelle's rather large one new thing.
In this episode, we reference:Book Reporter
@caseygirlsread on Instagram
@booksandchicks on Instagram
Thoughts From a Page podcast
Net Galley
Books we discuss:The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
The Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
The Glass Chateau by Stephen Kiernan
Go As a River by Shelley Read
Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond by Henry Winkler
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Falling by T.J. Newman
Drowning by T.J. Newman
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny
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