Livemic Communications Podcast Network
Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, founded Livemic Communications in 2021. Livemic helps businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs share their stories with purposeful podcast engagement tools. As a media interviewer for more than 20 years, Richard brings his skills to clients' episodes and creates a dynamic back-and-forth where interviewees show their expertise, build trust and audiences, and help them build new relationships. Learn more at LivemicCommunications.com.
Episodes
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.
Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how folks have stepped into the caregiving...
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.
Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how folks have stepped into the caregiving...
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.
Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how folks have stepped into the caregiving...
If you're a fan of the Livemic Communications-produced program called Community Matters - and you're wondering why you can't find it on the Livemic Communications Podcast Network - we have answers!
Click to hear Richard Piet talk about how to find Calhoun County, Michigan's only local interview program.
Episode Resources
BattleCreekPodcast.com
In the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.
Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component - and how folks have stepped into the caregiving role in...
When most people think of hospice, they think of end of life care, but that's not the full scope of services they provide. Carolle Hicks from Oaklawn Hospice discusses what other services they provide and how they can help people with a terminal diagnosis take control of the time patients have left.
Episode Resources
13444 Preston Drive
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: (269) 789-3939
About Oaklawn
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.
Miles for Memories Founder Sherii Sherban talks about some of the wide-ranging topics covered from the Lancet List in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026 at some of the programs they'll offer for those battling dementia and their caregivers...
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.
Among those factors: Smoking and Vaping
In this episode, Honalee Johnson of Battle Creek's Substance Abuse Council talks about the organization's efforts to help young people quit vaping - the process of inhaling vapor through a ...
In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Rene Pere, Occupational Therapist at Oaklawn Hospital, discusses how to know when it's time to turn in the keys and enter driver retirement. Pere talks about Driver Risk Assessment exams, one of the services provided at Oaklawn Physical Rehabilitation clinic, as well as resources available depending on whether driver retirement is permanent or temporary.
Episode Resources
(Creating Dementia Solutions 69) Recovery Coach Pros Say Take These Steps to Curb Excessive Drinking
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.
Among those factors: Excessive Drinking
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Recovery Coach Jennifer Dillion and Outpatient Clinician Kira Jones from Summit Pointe to understand what steps they recommend to curb excessive dri...
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.
Among those factors: Excessive Drinking
In this episode, Recovery Coach Jennifer Dillion and Outpatient Clinician Kira Jones from Summit Pointe discuss what exactly is "excessive drinking" and why it's not a one size fits al...
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.
Among those factors: Social isolation.
In this episode, Miles for Memories volunteer Cassandra Lucas-Moore with CareWell Services Southwest discusses the resources in Calhoun County which can help resolve social isolation. She also discuss...
Medical experts are now recommending colonoscopies for those younger than 50. In fact, if you're as young as 45, you are now part of the age group being urged to getting screenings for colorectal cancer.
In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Dr. Catherine Burtrum discusses why this has changed, as well as innovations in the least favorite part of such procedures: The preparation.
We also learn about easy online scheduling ...
Get up and move around! That is one of the ways folks can potentially reduce their risk for dementia. That has certainly been one of the main focuses of the Creating Dementia Solutions - and is mentioned directly in the Miles for Memories mission.
In this episode, Senior Health Partners' Program Manager and Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark returns with some reminders that movement does not have to mean exhaustion.
For more than 60 episodes, the Creating Dementia Solutions podcast has shined the spotlight on practical information for those living with dementia and their loves ones and caregivers.
Miles for Memories makes those initiatives and resources happen, in part, through the great support of the community. In this episode, MFM lead volunteer and founder Sherii Sherban talks about the Community Stroll and Unforgettable Gala - two fun ways...
After a diagnosis of dementia, a lot of feelings and emotions happen. The Miles for Memories' "What's Next" card can help guide families and caregivers as it relates to the next steps during this time (hear more about the "What's Next" card by listening to this previous episode).
Another of those steps is to have a conversation about caregiving as early as possible. That's the word from lead M...
Sometimes, patients need help with the simpler things, like scheduling appointments with their medical professionals. Other times, they may need assistance with something that is more involved - like accessing home health or medical equipment.
In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Oaklawn Medical Group Executive Director Zach Chapman discusses how the CareHarmony partnership helps Oaklawn chronic care patients proactively tend ...
Michigan State University dementia researcher Dr. Graham Atkin returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to offer perspective on various fronts. That includes threats to dementia research funding.
Dr. Atkin and two of his medical students - Isabel "Izzy" Brown and Reba Koratich - also discuss the idea of a blood test to determine dementia risk - and the status of a cure for dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Episode Resour...
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.
Some call it Type 3 diabetes. It's a term that's used somewhat informally to refer to, as the Mayo Clinic reports, insulin non-responsiveness in the brain.
Researchers are said to now be zeroing in on the risk of Alzheimer'...
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.
Lancet includes Diabetes treatment as one of those ways.
In this episode, T R Shaw tells us how the Cereal City Sunrise Rotary Club has developed an action group in hopes of growing awareness about the disease and how its treated.
Episode ...
Popular Podcasts
The Clifford Show with Clifford Taylor IV blends humor, culture, and behind-the-scenes sports talk with real conversations featuring athletes, creators, and personalities—spotlighting the grind, the growth, and the opportunities shaping the next generation of sports and culture.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.