In this lively and heartfelt episode of Strategies for Living Radio, Dr. David McMillian, Lauren Leon McMillian, and Jay Murrell dive into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that we may be aging—but not necessarily gracefully. From resisting change to holding grudges, reminiscing a little too often, or losing patience, our hosts explore what it really means to grow older with grace, self-awareness, and purpose. Tune in for real talk, wisdom, laughter, and strategies to help you or your loved ones age with intention and joy. Whether you're 35 or 85, this conversation offers valuable life strategies for embracing the journey of aging without becoming, well... crotchety!

Original Airdate: 5/21/2025

In this deeply moving episode of Strategies for Living, hosts Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome acclaimed poet and author Jill Bialosky as their Life Strategist. Together, they explore Jill’s newest memoir The End is the Beginning, a profound reverse-chronological tribute to her late mother. With themes of grief, memory, Alzheimer's, generational trauma, and emotional healing, Jill opens up about writing through personal loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, the spiritual layers of mourning, and how storytelling helps us reframe the past with compassion. This heartfelt conversation blends psychological insight, poetic reflection, and holistic wisdom, inviting listeners to embrace the enduring power of empathy, legacy, and love.

Original Airdate: 5/20/2025

In this inspiring episode of Strategies for Living, hosts Dr. David and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome back life strategist and metaphysician Ellie Pechet, creator of the Pechet Healing Technique and author of Hitching a Ride: A Guide to Earthbound Spirits and How They Affect You. With over 33 years of experience, Ellie shares how she helps clients across the globe dissolve deep emotional pain—including profound grief—often in just one or two remote sessions.

Discover the transformational power of energy healing, intuitive insight, and mediumship as Ellie explains how unresolved grief can shut us down—and how her work brings lasting peace, even after years of suffering. From grief support to healing past-life trauma and even pet communication, this episode bridges science, spirit, and real-life stories that uplift and empower.

Find Ellie at www.phoenixrisinghealing.com

Original Airdate: 5/19/2025