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Author Archives: Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
The Tree of Life (2011) by Terrence Malick
Hugely ambitious, and gorgeous, film which takes on no less than the meaning of life
The Tree of Life, Terrence Malick’s fifth feature film, is as polarizing as it is experimental. The reclusive Malick has a reputation for creating a film entirely faithful to his original vision, sometimes to the chagrin of his producers who … Continue reading
What are some End-of-Life issues? An Interview with Jennifer Marsh
Opening up about hospice and the crisis of health care funding in America
Jennifer Marsh, LMFT, MS is Community Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Elizabeth Hospice, a private nonprofit in Escondido, CA. The Elizabeth Hospice provides hospice care and counseling to terminally ill individuals and their families, whether or not they can … Continue reading
How to help Children deal with Grief? An Interview with Astrid Reichenbach
The Child Life Specialist opens up about supporting, counseling, and listening to children who face illness and end-of-life
Astrid Reichenbach, MA, CCLS, MFTI, is a certified Child Life Specialist working at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She provides support for children at the hospital, whether they are long-term patients, one-time visitors, or the relative of another … Continue reading
God Bless You, Dr. Kevorkian by Kurt Vonnegut
Legendary author’s imaginary trips down the blue tunnel to heaven, part satire and part meditation on life, death, and morality
Though one of my favorite authors, Kurt Vonnegut is not the person I would turn to if I needed a burst of joyous inspiration, or even a lift after a bad day. After decades of story- and novel-writing on dystopian … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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An Interview with Rebecca Katz: Part Two
The conclusion of our interview with the food and nourishment expert
Last week, we published the first part of our interview with Rebecca Katz, chef, nutritionist, cookbook author, culinary translator and expert at cooking for people with cancer. Here, the conclusion of the interview. Liz: On your website, you have a … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cancer, cancer patient, Cancer Treatment, Caregiving, Chemotherapy, Food, recipes
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An Interview with Rebecca Katz: Part One
Nationally-recognized food expert speaks about cancer and the power of nourishment
Rebecca Katz is a chef and nutritionist who specializes in cooking for cancer patients and survivors. She is Executive Chef at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s Food As Medicine and CancerGuides Professional Training Programs, and is visiting chef and nutrition … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cancer, Cancer Treatment, Caregiving, Dealing with an Illness, Food, Health, Nourishment, Nutrition
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