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Thoughtful Planning

By: Santiago and Honey Bueno
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  • Life doesn’t always go as expected. That’s why planning for contingencies is so important. The Thoughtful Planning podcast will help you understand why having these conversations, and making these decisions are so important. Putting a plan in place gives your family peace of mind knowing and understanding your choices. Reduce stress and anxiety about finances, insurance, and your final wishes. Husband and wife hosts Santiago and Honey Bueno share the steps they’ve taken and explain the questions they are still considering. Create a plan now, while you’re able to thoughtfully consider how you’d like things handled. Santiago and Honey share advice with compassion and understanding. They know that hard conversations need to happen, but you don’t have to be alone as you begin your planning Journey.
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Episodes
  • Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Paid the Ultimate Price EP16

    Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Paid the Ultimate Price EP16
    May 21 2024
    This week's essential question is: What is Memorial Day? Santiago is doing a special episode on the significance of Memorial Day, a holiday often confused with Veterans Day. Let's clarify these important distinctions and honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Understanding Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two distinct holidays, each with its own purpose: Veterans Day: Originally known as Armistice Day, it marks the end of World War I, celebrated on the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This day honors all veterans, living or deceased, who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Did you know more than 41 million Americans have served in our nation's history? Over 16 million of them served in World War II alone! Memorial Day: This day is specifically set aside to remember and honor the estimated 1.5 million service members who have died since the birth of our nation. It's a solemn day of reflection and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. A Personal Experience: Soaring Valor I had the privilege of escorting World War II veterans to the World War II Museum in New Orleans through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Soaring Valor program. Our cadets interacted with living history, hearing firsthand accounts from these incredible individuals. For example, we met a veteran from the third wave of Marines who assaulted Iwo Jima. The battle was devastating, with over 24,000 casualties and 6,140 deaths. To put this in perspective, more service members died in the 36-day battle of Iwo Jima than in 20 years of the war on terror. These stories highlight the enormous sacrifices made by our service members. The Meaning of Memorial Day Memorial Day is about honoring those heroes who gave their lives so we can enjoy our freedoms, including the simple pleasure of a summer barbecue. It’s a day of remembrance, not celebration. When you say "Happy Memorial Day" to a veteran, understand that it might not be a happy day for them. It’s a day of reflection and respect for their fallen comrades. Closing Thoughts I hope this episode gave you a clearer understanding of Memorial Day. Remember, Veterans Day honors all veterans, while Memorial Day is dedicated to those who died serving our country. Thank you for joining me today. Until next time, remember: every chapter you write today shapes your legacy tomorrow. Have a fantastic day! Stay tuned for more insightful episodes from Santiago and Honey as they continue their thoughtful planning journey. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach more people and share these important messages. Resources: Gary Sinise Foundation: Soaring Valor Legacy Toolkit Website Legacy Toolkit Facebook Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Ensuring a Future for Texx: Planning for Pets in Our Absence EP 15

    Ensuring a Future for Texx: Planning for Pets in Our Absence EP 15
    May 7 2024
    In this episode of Thoughtful Planning, we shift the conversation to one of the most important parts of our lives--our pets. Our essential question asks, “How can pet owners ensure that their pets are well taken care of and secure in the event of a long-term absence or passing?” In celebration of National Pet Month this May, we talked about our baby boy Texx, a two-year-old boxer with a huge personality. We realized that we never documented who’s going to take care of our dog, and this episode is also us getting started on that. The least you can do is talk to friends and relatives who you can leave your dog with in the event that you get in an accident or you never return. Make sure you communicate clearly and get their agreement. It’s also good to get several options, since people’s circumstances may change and they might end up not being able to care for a pet anymore. What if you do not make arrangements for someone to care for your dog? Research shows the dog will either: Go to an animal shelter or rescue organization that would try to rehome your dog. The shelter might offer foster care for your pet until the pet is adopted. There are sanctuaries that take in pets if it’s a good fit and they have space. Do dogs grieve for their owners? Research shows that dogs do grieve after their owner or another pet companion passes. Signs of grieving include decreased activity, loss of appetite, changes in sleep patterns, mood changes, and vocalizations. How can you help your pets through the grieving process? Maintain their regular routine. It’s helpful if they are still surrounded by what’s familiar. Give them physical contact. They need hugs, cuddles, and belly rubs. Provide them with enough play and exercise. Make sure they get to have social interaction under the supervision of a veterinarian or pet behavioral specialist.. For depression seek the help of a veterinarian. To help you through this planning process for your pets, we are sharing with you all the questions we asked and the steps we took to prepare, all in one document. We know how important our pets are to us, and we want to make sure that like the rest of your loved ones, they’re taken care of as well. Resources: Click here for the Calm app. Maxx’s favorite sleep story was The Prince and the Naturalist.You can try Calm for free. Set a reminder to cancel it before you are billed. Click here to get your pet care legacy guide. Disclaimer: We are not lawyers of veterinarians. We are pet owners who want to make sure our pets are taken care of in case of an emergency and we want you to have the same peace of mind as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • ‘FUN’erals: How Robin Phoenix Johnson Incorporates Laughter Into Planning Your Last Laugh EP 14

    ‘FUN’erals: How Robin Phoenix Johnson Incorporates Laughter Into Planning Your Last Laugh EP 14
    Apr 23 2024
    Laughter has been a common way for people to cope and deal with difficult and intense situations in their lives. Humor helps us not take ourselves too seriously in the middle of a serious situation. So in this episode, our essential question asks, “Is humor a way to help you cope with the planning process?” Joining us today to answer this question is Robin Phoenix Johnson, retired Lieutenant Colonel. She served in the U.S. Army for over twenty years before transitioning into the entertainment industry as a comedian. As she pursued her passion, she recognized the lack of community for military-affiliated comedians, so she founded the Best Medicine Brigade. After two decades of hearing about how difficult military life and war is, she knew that people needed to hear the funny stories of the military. Then she realized that comedy can be a therapy to heal the mind, so she started HEAL*ARIOUS, a therapeutic humor program as a proactive approach to using humor as a cognitive behavioral theory tool for reframing negative thought patterns. As someone who has faced death and came out stronger and with more appreciation for life, she knows how precious life is, and how important humor is to helping us live the best life. How does humor in the face of death change the way we live our lives? Humor makes us so much more optimistic about the outcomes of our situations. After all, it is difficult to stay depressed if you’re laughing. That’s why it’s so important to be able to reframe your thoughts and find something else to focus on. And sometimes, laughing is the only way to do this. How do near-death experiences change your perception of life? An encounter with death allows you to realize how much you haven’t done, how much you want to say, and what else you need to do. It is a second chance in life. It makes you pursue the things you want to, and live the life you want, without concern for what others might say. How do you balance humor and sensitivity when discussing end-of-life issues? Robin’s answer to this question? “I don’t.” She recognizes that there is a part in all of us that enjoys the dark humor, the jokes that almost cross a line. And when you’ve come so close to death, you get to make the jokes and develop the humor that no one can say anything about. You realize how much people appreciate honesty, and how much they want to be treated as just another person, especially if they’re in a difficult situation or going through something tough. So in any particularly difficult or painful situation, look for what is weird, hard, scary, or stupid. There’s a joke to be said there. Additional Resources: Best Medicine Brigade HEAL*ARIOUS Connect with Robin: Instagram TIkTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
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