In this episode of What She Taught Me with Jill Consor Beck of Go Long, we meet Ronna Belinky — founder of Workflows by Ronna. Her mother taught her kindness, compassion, and non-judgment — mostly by example — so subtly that Ronna never noticed it happening in real time, only recognizing it as a pattern in hindsight. That inheritance shows up now as "showing up": for her kids' games and swim meets, for friends and family on hard anniversaries, and in the compassionate, non-shaming approach to organization and time management that defines her own business. Listen to the episode to learn where Ronna differs from her mother's approach, and why she doesn't see that as a loss.Resources mentioned:• Workflows by Ronna — https://www.workflowsbyronna.com/resources• Gretchen Rubin's Five-Year Journal — https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Gretchen+Rubin+five+year+journalMore about Ronna:• Website — https://workflowsbyronna.com• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/workflowsbyronnaMore about Jill & Go Long:• Sign-up for Go Long's newsletter — https://golong.substack.com/subscribe• Learn more about Go Long — https://www.golong.me/how-it-works• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/justgolong/• Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/justgolong• LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-long/Jump to:

• 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview
• 00:55 Meet Ronna Belinky and Her Background
• 01:52 Mother's Influence: Kindness, Compassion, and Non-Judgment
• 04:53 Conscious Practices and Remembering Important Dates
• 07:18 Moments When Ronna Becomes Her Mother
• 08:43 Unlearning and What She'd Do Differently
• 09:50 Did Her Mother Ask for Help?
• 11:08 Living Up to the Pedestal of Her Mother
• 12:59 Differences in Parenting and Independence
• 15:22 Surprising Things Said as a Parent
• 16:37 Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Ronna

What did your mom teach you — and how did it shape the parent, professional, and person you became? In this debut episode of What She Taught Me, Jill sits down with her sister Lisa Consor Behar to reflect on the lessons passed down by their mother, Yvette. From her instinct to protect to the small habits that stuck — like writing thank-you notes and keeping your voice down — they trace how those experiences ripple into their own relationships — and in Lisa's case, her parenting — decades later. They also get into the harder stuff: navigating a parent's Parkinson's diagnosis, offering support from different vantage points, and finding the humor that carries you through.More about Jill & Go Long:• Sign-up for Go Long's newsletter — https://golong.substack.com/subscribe• Learn more about Go Long — https://www.golong.me/how-it-works• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/justgolong/• Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/justgolong• LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-long/Jump to:- 00:00 Casual Conversations and Lunch Plans- 01:28 Introduction to Yvette's Lessons- 03:50 The Role of a Protector- 06:29 Parental Roles and Responsibilities- 08:38 Childhood Experiences and Their Impact- 11:31 Generational Differences in Parenting- 14:04 Lessons Learned from Mom- 16:48 The Importance of Personal Touch in Communication- 19:07 Navigating Family Dynamics and Choices- 22:46 The Role of a Guidance Counselor- 28:46 Coping with Parkinson's: A Family Perspective

On this episode, Jill chats with Suzanne Scheer, a long-term care specialist based in the Washington DC area. Suzanne shares her personal journey and expert insights on long-term care insurance, covering what it is, how it works, and why it's crucial for everyone to consider. Jill and Suzanne demystify the complexities of long-term care planning, helping listeners make informed decisions to protect their assets and loved ones.

This episode of Going the Distance is not meant to contain legal or financial advice, nor is it establishing a fiduciary relationship of any kind and is for informational purposes only. Please reach out to Suzanne or a long-term care professional to get advice that best suits your needs.

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Mentioned in this episode:

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Jump to:
00:00 - Introduction to Long-Term Care Insurance

04:58 - Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance Basics

06:20 - Common Misconceptions about Medicare and Long-Term Care

10:13 - Medicare vs. Medicaid Explained

10:24 - Evaluating Candidates for Long-Term Care Insurance

11:36 - The Cost of Self-Funding Long-Term Care

13:57 - Choosing the Right Long-Term Care Plan

15:05 - The Evolution of Long-Term Care Policies

18:18 - Self-Funding vs. Insurance: Weighing Options

20:31 - Metrics for Evaluating Long-Term Care Needs

22:58 - Out-of-Pocket Expenses in Long-Term Care

26:37 - Couples in Assisted Living: Funding Challenges

27:42 - Navigating At-Home Care Decisions

28:22 - Finding the Right Caregiver

31:19 - Navigating Assisted Living and Financial Planning

34:13 - Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance

37:13 - Considerations for Single Women in Long-Term Care

41:16 - The Importance of Powers of Attorney

43:18 - Evaluating Insurance Companies and Financial Solvency

46:12 - Key Tips for Long-Term Care Planning