Real Life Renos : The Podcast

Real Life Renos : The Podcast

Karen L Brown

Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Dormant
Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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About This Podcast

Living and aging in the perfect place often means renovating. Karen, an Aging in Place and Accessibility Strategist, knows that the renovations will involve not only the physical space where we live but also the way we think about how we live. Success is in the details!

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Recent Episodes

Why

Apr 16, 2025 23m

Most people who are charged with making decisions about the spaces we live and work in don't truly understand the 'why' behind accessibility. Today's podcast digs into that a bit.

Ask Yourself This

Apr 01, 2025 28m

Following up on our last podcast about making decisions, today's podcast is all about questions you should ask yourself about your health, how you live and how much you engage with the world.

Decisions

Mar 17, 2025 20m

Are decisions about your future a problem for today or are you putting them off to tomorrow? If you make decisions tomorrow's problem, someone else may be making decisions for you.

Dimensions of Access Design

Mar 04, 2025 49m

Designing for one disability can cause problems for a different disability. Dr. Mark Iantkow has spent many years of his career building on previous work that never quite captured these nuances of…

So You Want To Build Houses, Eh?

Feb 14, 2025 50m

Have you ever considered a career in construction - whether as a contractor, architect, or plumber - but felt drawn to making homes more accessible? If so, this episode is for you!

Canadian Helen Keller Centre

Jan 30, 2025 36m

The Canadian Helen Keller Centre (CHKC) is a leader in the deaf-blind community, providing affordable housing and training since opening its first residential building in 1992. In this podcast we…

Meet Karen

Jan 13, 2025 36m

We've acquired a lot of new listeners and readers over the past year. I want you to understand why I do this work so welcome and I hope you enjoy this episode.

Condo or Home Reno ?

Dec 31, 2024 56m

When the time comes to think about downsizing, many of us immediately think of condo living. While that may be a suitable option for some, it isn't necessarily the best option for aging in place or…

Are You Ready For It?

Nov 21, 2024 49m

Thinking about who you might want making decisions for you if you can't or who gets what when you pass on is a difficult process. Even more difficult is the burden left to others if you don't make…

Carrie Anton

Sep 21, 2024 47m

Carrie Anton, Paralympic Gold Medalist, joins Ron Wickman and Karen Brown to discuss everything from Goalball to setting standards for the built environment to TWISIs.

Biophilic Design

Jul 22, 2024 39m

Do you ever wonder why you feel better when nature's elements are brought into your environment? Linda Kafka joins us to explain the science behind what our bodies already know - that being one with…

Is Your Home Well?

Jul 11, 2024 35m

Does your home contribute to your health or to your allergies, illness or discomfort? In this episode, Linda Kafka, a Well Accredited Professional, introduces us to the Well Building Standard and…

Personal Epiphanies

Jun 25, 2024 54m

Before you pick up a hammer or call a contractor, decisions must be made. In this podcast, we talk with Aging in Place expert, Linda Kafka, about the thinking and conversations we all need to have.

News From the World of Architecture

May 29, 2024 50m

Ron Wickman joins us to recap his experiences at the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Alberta Association of Architects conferences. Multiple people discussed accessibility! Ron also lets…

Small Towns and Words That Matter

Apr 29, 2024 55m

Part two of our conversation with Robert Lipka and Ron Wickman focuses on the issues small towns have with becoming accessible. Toward the end of the conversation, we talked about words and how they…

Outdoor Spaces

Apr 10, 2024 52m

Outdoor spaces must be accessible for those who enjoy gardening, socializing or sitting outside reading a book in nice weather. Some of those outdoor spaces are being reduced by the push toward…

Ramps

Mar 04, 2024 1h 2m

Often built in a hurry and usually an eyesore, ramps are the subject of my conversation with Ron Wickman. We'll talk about why the entry to the home needs to be given more thought, how to blend ramps…

Who Is Calling The Shots

Feb 12, 2024 18m

I haven't done a specific video or podcast on the very basic question of the why behind the need for all of us to think about our future in terms of access within our own homes. I'm going to talk…

Hopes, Dreams & Wishes for Accessibility in 2024

Jan 29, 2024 51m

Ron Wickman and I have lots of things on our individual lists of hopes, dreams and wishes for accessibility in 2024. Join us as we discuss the top three on each list.

Working With Accessibility Professionals

Oct 30, 2023 52m

Architect Ron Wickman and Contractor John Kupchenko both specialize in accessibility. They join us to discuss some of the ins and outs of building accessible homes.

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How many episodes does Real Life Renos : The Podcast have?

Real Life Renos : The Podcast has published 51 episodes since September 2019, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

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Real Life Renos : The Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 33m.

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