Robin Bozarth for Genesis Whole Body Donation

10/31/22 • 35 min

Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney

We often wonder what happens to our souls when we die, and don't like to think about what happens to our bodies when we die. It's uncomfortable...so let's dance! On this episode I welcome Robin Bozarth with MERI-Genesis, speaking on behalf of the Genesis Legacy Whole Body Donation Foundation (https://www.genesislegacy.org/) and we have an absolutely fascinating and heart warming conversation about Whole Body Donation, something I knew NOTHING about, but am now very interested in because it will allow me to keep contributing to the world in a positive way once I'm all done with my earthly body! In this episode we talk about
- How they humanize the donor and refer to their body as "the gift".
- How the gift is used.
- How Genesis stays in touch with the families and what they do with the donor remains once the gift has been fully utilized.
- How donating to an accredited organization is vital!
If you want to learn more
Website: https://www.genesislegacy.org/
Facebook link: facebook.com/GenesisLegacyofLife
Instagram link: instagram.com/genesislegacyfoundation/

Genesis is a willed body donor program for those wishing to donate their bodies for the advancement of science. The program plays a vital role in the educational and research activities conducted at the Medical Education & Research Institute (MERI).

Physicians, surgeons, nurses, EMTs, and other medical professionals and students from around the world come to the MERI to gain invaluable hands-on experience in the latest medical techniques and technologies, taking this newfound knowledge back to their patients. Donors make this critical education and training possible through their selfless and generous gift.
More about Robin:
Robin Bozarth is a skilled medical professional with over 30 years’ experience within the industry. Robin currently leads the Genesis Legacy Whole-Body Donation Foundation, as the Genesis Manager, for the Medical Education Research Institute (MERI). She has held various leadership positions at the MERI, a nonprofit medical teaching institution/bioskills facility, since her start in 2003 after ten years’ service within orthopedic surgery. Robin is committed to her profession and maintaining the highest levels of ethical responsibility within the non-transplant anatomical donation industry for medical education and research.

Robin was born in Memphis, TN and raised in DeSoto County, MS, where she graduated from Horn Lake High School. Robin holds an Associates of Applied Science Degree and is a licensed Funeral Director in the State of TN. She is a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) through the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) and CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) certified through the American Society of Quality (ASQ). Robin is a professional member of many societies and involved in various community-based volunteer programs. Robin is a proud mom to beautiful twin daughters and is blessed with three gorgeous grandchildren in her life. Robin loves her family, her community and helping those around her. Two rescue cats (Zoie and Cap) are lucky to have claimed Robin’s place as their own.

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Episode 202 Samantha Ruth on Grieving and helping friends who are grieving

Death is an uncomfortable topic, and when someone we know goes through a death in their life, how often do we not reach out because we don't know what to say. Today's guest Samantha Ruth (http://samantharuth.com) shares her story and what she's learned about grieving and helping others. In this episode we talk about

What to say/do to support someone who is grieving
5 step process to help you deal with grief
How having a code word can help when the going gets really tough
How she used Peanutbutter Pancakes to get through her own grief.

Want more from Samantha?
http://samantharuth.com
http://Griefhab.com

http://Facesofmentalillnrss.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthamruth

https://www.facebook.com/samanthamruth

https://www.twitter.com/Samanthamruth

https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VoC_nca9BmXAXCCs6Ow-w

https://www.instagram.com/samanthamruth

Samantha Ruth (http://samantharuth.com), Licensed Psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of GriefHab (http://Griefhab.com) and Samantha Ruth Coaching, is changing the way the world views mental health, so people can openly speak about their issues and get the help they not only need but deserve without fear of judgment, labels, or repercussions. After the sudden passing of her husband, Samantha experienced the common misperceptions and imposed timeline surrounding grief. Inspired by her own healing journey, she presents her clients with a safe place to fully indulge in their emotions on their own time and terms. Through GriefHab, Samantha has crafted a service that honors her clients mental and emotional well-being by combining her support as a Psychologist with concierge-level care in handling all of the details that can often feel burdensome and overwhelming when navigating a loss.
From estate paperwork to meal delivery, GriefHab supports the entire client. Samantha is a firm believer that grief, or mourning a loss, is a significant part of mental health and does not only apply to those who have lost a loved one. By applying her principles of transforming perceived weaknesses into strengths, Samantha Ruth Coaching empowers clients to be uniquely themselves and embrace their differences. With over 10,000 hours and 25 years of coaching, Samantha’s expertise includes but is not limited to: restoring countless relationships between at-risk teens and their families, restoring countless individuals moods and overall levels of functioning, and helping countless individuals and families move from grief to remembrance.
Samantha is a member of the American Psychological Association and serves on the board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Her best selling book, Faces of Mental Illness, has earned Samantha the honor of being named The Most Compassionate Grief Program Founder by The 2022 Mental Health Awards. She has also been recognized as Woman of the Month with IAOTP and both Transformational Psychologist of the Year and of the Decade from P.O.W.E.R. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her two beloved dogs, Sassy and Dallas

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Episode 204: Lashonda Fitch, 1st Black Female Executive Director of the Oak Ridge Cemetery

When we've never been in a certain position at a certain level before, we often feel some nerves. When we're an "only" in the room, we often feel like an outsider, which adds to the nerves. When we're new to town, those nerves ramp up even more. This week's guest Lashonda Fitch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lashondafitch500/) felt all those things, but didn't let them stop her. She made friends, contributed, did an amazing job and was rewarded with the success she was looking for, and is only growing from here, so I'm thrilled to welcome her to the show to share her journey, her courage, and her success!
In this episode we talk about

How she was open to different opportunities.
The skills she built in the different positions she had throughout her career.
The fateful wish she made on Lincoln's nose
How she transformed herself to give her inner voice of doubt less to work with!

Lashonda spent over 10 years in banking, business development, and sales. Before assuming the role at Oak Ridge, she served as a Real Estate professional and a small business counselor for Justine Peterson. In her spare time, monthly she averages about 150 miles cycling on local trails and enjoys time on her deck with her husband Nick.