Episodes
June 15, 2023
Honor Thy Father
Celebrating fatherhood in June, Dr. Connie pays tribute to the vital role that fathers play in shaping the character of their children and families. In a heartfelt conversation, Dr. Connie has the privilege of hearing from Cr...
May 18, 2023
In Honor of Moms: Past, Present, and Future
The impact that mothers make in our lives is undeniable. Dr. Connie takes a moment to recognize the moms, grandmas and women who stepped into important roles for each of us and how they help make us the people we are today. S...
April 20, 2023
Spring into New Life
Dr Connie celebrates the joy of springtime with warmer weather and desert bloom. She also welcomes back Laura Ziff, to discuss re-birth and re-inventing yourself after retiring from professional work. How long do you plan to ...
March 16, 2023
How to be Heart Smart
We have been so focused on preventing and treating COVID-19 these past three years, that we often forget that more Americans still die from heart disease. Dr. Connie invites in studio her former Mayo Clinic colleague, board-c...
Feb. 16, 2023
The Gift of Love
To quote Sonnet 43 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... February is the month of love as we celebrate Valentine's Day and our commitments to family and friends. One of the many ways to s...
Jan. 19, 2023
Embracing Change
House Calls celebrates its 8th season with the New Year’s theme of embracing change in our lives. What are your New Year's resolutions? Many resolutions and goals involve making improvements to our outlook, habits, and routin...
Dec. 15, 2022
All I Want for Christmas
The holidays are a wonderful time of year for giving and receiving. Sometimes the best gifts in life aren't just things, and we come to find that experiences and relationships can be more fulfilling. Dr. Connie welcomes two s...
Nov. 17, 2022
Grace and Gratitude
As we enter this special time of year highlighted by the holidays, Dr. Connie brings to mind some of the unique challenges of the season. The pandemic took a toll on American lives, and many of the effects are more apparent t...
Oct. 20, 2022
The Kids in the Club
We know that children are our future. So, what does it take to raise a good kid? Dr. Connie believes the two most important things we can give our children are: 1) Roots and 2) Wings. In this episode, she discusses the challe...
Sept. 15, 2022
Prescription for Happiness
In tough times of social, political, and economic unrest, how do you experience happiness? It’s very difficult and requires conscious effort. Dr Connie dispenses her prescription for what makes people happy and how you can ap...
Aug. 18, 2022
For the Love of Travel
How did you spend your summer vacation? If you traveled away from home this summer, you were among the 208 million Americans who got away. Dr. Connie interviews veteran travel agent, Haleh Malek, of Travel Destinations Inc., ...
July 21, 2022
God bless America: Sharing an American Family Story
Celebrating her 246th birthday this month, America has seen her fair share of turbulent times. Despite the challenges our country has faced, there are many who are most grateful to be Americans. Joined in studio by her son an...
June 16, 2022
Fatherhood and Finances: Tough Love
If we are blessed growing up, many of us have a father who teaches us discipline and the meaning of tough love. Two of the hardest jobs in these troubled times are being a Dad and being a financial advisor. Dr. Connie invites...
May 19, 2022
A Mother’s Love
In honor of Mother’s Day, Dr. Connie shares the theme of a mother’s love. Mothers make many sacrifices for their children and would even give up their lives for them. To lose one’s mother in childhood can have devastating eff...
April 21, 2022
Hope and Healing
April is a month of renewal and rebirth. At a time of darkness in the world, April brings the promise of hope and healing. Dr. Connie interviews special guest, Registered Nurse and business owner, Christine “Chrissy” Pacheco ...
March 17, 2022
ROARing into the Second Half of Life
More than one third of Americans are over age 50. Every day over 10,000 Americans reach age 65 and by the year 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older. “65 and older” no longer resembles what our parents and grandpare...
Feb. 17, 2022
Love Never Dies: Widows Words of Wisdom
Valentine’s Day celebrates love. But what happens when your special Valentine has died? Each year approximately 700,000 women join the ranks of over 11 million widows in the United States. Dr. Connie, herself a widow for the ...
Jan. 20, 2022
A New Beginning: Reflect, Release, and Re-Birth
House Calls enters its 7th season on VoiceAmerica network! Dr. Connie begins the first show of the new season with “A New Beginning.” Once again we are starting anew. How does one start off again in life? Dr. Connie welcomes ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Light in a Time of Darkness
The holidays can be a stressful and sad time to so many, especially those who have suffered loss of a loved one, a job, or a break up of a relationship. How does one survive the season of joy when they are faced with personal...
Nov. 18, 2021
Thankful and Thoughtful
November is a special time of year, with reminders to remember and appreciate our veterans and to be thankful for everything that we have. Dr. Connie welcomes her in-studio guest, and son, Andrew, to talk about Thanksgiving t...
Oct. 21, 2021
The Spirit-Filled Life
Boo! As many prepare for Halloween this month, the end of October also brings the Mexican holiday known as El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. A blend of European and Mesoamerican religions and cultures come togeth...
Sept. 16, 2021
The Gift of Grandparents
This past Sunday marked National Grandparents Day, which was declared an official holiday in 1978. How important are grandparents? How do they impact the next generation? What lessons can we learn from them? Dr. Connie, a pro...
Aug. 19, 2021
The Power of the Media
Do you believe everything you read in the paper, see on tv, scroll past on the Internet, or hear on the radio? How does the media influence and impact the way we live and make decisions? Listeners beware as Dr. Connie discuss...
July 15, 2021
From Tears to Cheers: A Toast to America and Great Wine
Dr. Connie celebrates America’s birthday on the July show. Vital to America’s heritage is the story of resilience. Dr. Connie shares the topic with her special guest Sam Kawa, sommelier of nationally-acclaimed Café Monarch in...