Episodes

Monday Jan 04, 2021
Reducing Holiday Debt
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
As we kick off the new year, Freddie Bell shares ideas on how to reduce holiday debt. Joe McKenzie, our Career Expert and founder of Ripple Connects, talks about the benefits of job sharing. We also hear from Kitty Harris of the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, West Metro Hypnosis, who helps us to reset for 2021, and Unity South Twin Cities.

Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Understanding Mental Health
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Anna Lynn is the Mental Health Promotion Coordinator at the MN Department of Health. She works on changing the conversation and understanding about mental health, to help us understand it as more than the absence of illness. She also works to create opportunities for communities to promote mental well-being across a range of domains-from social connections and skills to promoting access to nature and equity. Lynn says COVID Stress is an ongoing traumatic event-it’s about life and death, it was unexpected, it has lasted a long time, there is unprecedented uncertainty, it's impacting everything we do and care about, and its world-wide. She talks with New Beginnings' Freddie Bell. Joe McKenzie, Founder of Ripple Connects talks about meaningful gifts. New Beginnings also thanks AARP Twin Cities, the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.
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Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Your Health and COVID-19
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Dr. Sara Vetter is the Assistant Division Director of the Public Health Laboratory for the Minnesota Department of Health. Dr. Vetter talks with Freddie Bell about the importance of getting tested for COVID-19. Carolyn Deters, Executive Director of Gifts for Seniors says social isolation and loneliness are serious health issues and can become more common with age. The arrival of the novel coronavirus has almost certainly made the problem worse. She also says the organization is hosting their 27th Annual Holiday Gift Drive for Isolated Seniors. You can brighten the holiday season for an isolated older adult in need by supporting the annual holiday gift drive for our neighbors in the Twin Cities metro who may not have friends or family. Joe McKenzie, founder of Ripple Connects talks about the various mentorship opportunities for Baby Boomers. Dr. Aja King, Clinical Psychologist, gives valuable tips in coping with stress as a result of COVID-19. New Beginnings also thanks The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, AARP Twin Cities, West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.
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Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Curbing The Spread
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020

Monday Dec 07, 2020
Stress Management
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Nancy Carlson with the Minnesota Department of Health talks about stress management as we close out the year. Career expert, Joe McKenzie examines a new Boomer lifestyle. AARP volunteer Bev Bachel, shares details concerning the organization’s 50 Over 50 honorees. Kitty Harris, Property Manager for the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center says the facility is still open. We also visit with West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.
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Sunday Nov 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
New Beginnings sits down with Hennepin County's Health Director, Susan Palchick for a COVID-19 Update. Kitty Harris, Property Manager, Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center shares an update on a recent Blood Drive. New Beginnings also acknowledges its partners, AARP Twin Cities, West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.

Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Gratitude
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
West Metro Hypnosis talks about Gratitude this weekend. We also hear from Susan Palchick and Mayor Jacob Frey in earlier interviews talking about the COVID response.

Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Smart Holiday Planning
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
The Holidays are upon us and with COVID-19 numbers raging across the state, Kris Ehresmann, Director, Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division, talks with Freddie Bell about smart holiday planning. AARP Twin Cities shares information about Driver Safety Training opportunities and how you might be able to reduce the cost of your insurance premiums. Special thanks to the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.
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Saturday Nov 07, 2020
A Safe Holiday Season
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
On New Beginnings we welcome Kris Ehresmann, Director, Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division. She talks with Freddie Bell about Having a Safe Holiday this season in the face of COVID-19. From AARP Twin Cities we learn about Liveable Communities. Kitty Harris, Property Manager for the Cora McCorey Health and Wellness Center stops by to share details concerning community engagement. New Beginnings also welcomes West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.
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Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Key Moments in an Interview
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
This week we feature the Minnesota Department of Health and useful information on COVID-19. We also look at how to protect yourself against frauds and scams. Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie share key details about key moments in a job interview. Kitty Harris from the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center talks about the new Redwell open in the North Loop. We welcome our regular contributors, West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.
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