The Sharegiving Secret: How to Survive Family Caregiving

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When Caregiving Begins Too Early: Dr. Eugene Manley on Advocacy, Health Equity, and Surviving the System

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:15:00 -0400

What happens when caregiving begins before childhood is even finished?

In this deeply human and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. shares what it was like to become a caregiver as a child—and how those early responsibilities shaped his empathy, career, and lifelong commitment to health equity.

A biomedical scientist and founder of the STEM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation, Dr. Manley bridges lived experience and professional expertise as he reveals:

How early caregiving forces children into adult roles
What happens when even highly educated patients are failed by the healthcare system
Why caregivers need real-time advocates, not just paperwork
How burnout, income loss, and systemic bias disproportionately affect underserved families
Why storytelling, information-sharing, and community are survival tools for caregivers.

Dr. Manley has actively turned lived caregiving into action through health equity work. Caregivers are not invisible—and their stories are not small. This episode is a reminder that advocacy begins with being seen, heard, and supported.

BIO:

Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. is a biomedical scientist, health equity advocate, and founder of the STEM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation. Raised in inner-city Detroit and shaped by early caregiving experiences, he now works to improve health literacy, diversify the STEM workforce, and reduce disparities in cancer care through education, advocacy, and community-centered programs.

Links:

STEM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation: info@secchq.org
Social Media: STEMCCHQ (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
LinkedIn: Eugene Manley Jr., PhD

Hashtags:

#TheSharegivingSecret

#CaregivingStories

#HealthEquity

#CaregiverAdvocacy

#PatientRights

#HealthcareJustice

Ep 56 Be Kind to Yourself: Why Caregivers Need the Primal Five to Survive

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:05:00 -0400

Caregiving quietly asks people to disappear—and then praises them for it.

In this episode of The Sharegiving Secret, host Deborah Greenhut, PhD speaks with Dr. Matthew Campbell, licensed psychologist and co-author of Our Primal Five, about why caregivers are uniquely vulnerable to depletion, isolation, and hopelessness—and what actually helps.

Drawing from clinical work with dementia caregivers, personal family experience, and decades of research, Dr. Campbell introduces the Primal Five: sleep, sunlight, movement, social connection, and consumption. These are not luxuries, he argues, but biological requirements caregivers often abandon without realizing it.

Together, Deborah and Matt explore:

Why caregivers struggle to even hear advice meant for themselves
How caregiving becomes invisible solo labor over time
Why praise and faith language can unintentionally trap caregivers
The difference between depression and the far more dangerous state of hopelessness
How families can spot early warning signs that a caregiver is in trouble

This is a compassionate, practical, and deeply human conversation about restoring visibility, choice, and kindness—to the caregiver.

Bio Dr. Matthew Campbell is a licensed psychologist, author, and founder of Our Primal 5, a practical self-care framework focused on the five foundations of mental and physical health: sleep, sunlight, movement, social connection, and consumption. With years of clinical experience, Dr. Campbell helps people cut through overwhelm and focus on small, sustainable behaviors that improve mood, energy, and resilience. His work bridges science and real life—offering structure without rigidity and progress without perfection. Dr. Campbell is the co-author of Our Primal 5: The Simple 5-Week Guide to Self-Care, and his mission is simple: help people feel better by doing less—but doing the right things consistently.

Social

Website: https://www.campbellps.com/our-primal-5

Book: https://a.co/d/8w3z5KX

Ep 055 The Story You're Living Inside as a Caregiver

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:30:00 -0400

Caregiving is shaped as much by the story we tell ourselves as by the tasks we perform. In this solo episode, Dr. Deborah Greenhut explores how unconscious caregiver narratives—hero, martyr, fixer, invisible one—quietly determine burnout, resentment, and motivation. Listeners are guided to examine the story they are living inside, identify where it no longer serves them, and begin revising it with clarity, self-respect, and choice.

Caregivers rarely choose their role intentionally—but they do live inside a story about what that role means. In this episode, Deborah Greenhut introduces the idea that motivation, exhaustion, and even guilt are often consequences of the narrative a caregiver has inherited or adopted without consent.

Using a coaching lens grounded in the Rational Caregiver framework, this episode helps listeners identify their dominant caregiving story, understand how it shapes behavior, and begin rewriting it in a way that restores agency. This is not about doing more—it’s about seeing differently.

#CaregiverStory

#CaregiverBurnout

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#TheRationalCaregiver

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#FamilyCaregiving

Anchored by Vision — Supporting Young Adults Through Life’s Storms

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:15:00 -0400

How can vision anchor young adults through grief, stress, and uncertainty? Carey Conley shares powerful insights on supporting young adults with compassion, clarity, and hope.

Key Topics Covered

Why young adults face a “perfect storm” of mental health stressors
Vision as an emotional anchor during adversity
Supporting autonomy while staying emotionally present
How parents can avoid projecting fear onto adult children
Grief, suicide loss, and the power of shared stories
Why vulnerability from adults builds trust with younger generations
Creating safe spaces for young adults to ask for help

Carey's Bio:

Carey Conley now travels the world and the country to virtual and live events helping men and women professionally and personally build their self-empowering skills by using her vision methodology. She shows them how to shed past pain, fear, and hardship, in order to manifest a beautiful life that’s within reach. Carey Conley’s personal story is full of extraordinary success and devastating tragedy. She lost her husband and son to suicide 3 years apart and was able to be strong for her daughter and to live her purpose that became her driving force. Those are the experiences that bring power to her message and help others achieve what they never thought was possible. Carey found her passion and ability to help men and women create, develop, and execute a rock-solid, bigger-than-life vision that propels them to succeed in all areas of life, including self-love, financial prosperity, a healthy lifestyle, caring relationships, a strong family, supreme confidence, and spiritual connection. She also co-authored a

Bestselling book called ‘Keep Looking Up’ in 2019. https://www.linkedin.com/in/careyconleyinc/

https://shy-sky-602.myflodesk.com/

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#SharegivingSecret

#CaregiverSupport

#YoungAdultMentalHealth

#VisionAndPurpose

#MentalHealthMatters

#GriefSupport

#ResilientFamilies

#CaregiverVoices

#ParentingAdultChildren

#HopeAndHealing

The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: When Caregiving Becomes a Relationship of Pure Connection

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0400

When memory fades, does love disappear — or deepen?

Author and caregiver Eliezer Sobel shares a raw, honest, and unexpectedly hopeful account of caring for his mother through 20 years of Alzheimer’s. This conversation explores identity loss, reframing grief, creative connection, and why emotional presence matters more than recognition. Not sugarcoated — and not without light.

Eliezer Sobel is the author of The Silver Linings of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery, a memoir chronicling his family’s long and complex experience with Alzheimer’s disease. A former writer, editor, and teacher, Eliezer became a full-time caregiver and care manager for his parents, navigating everything from hands-on care to managing a home-based caregiving team. His work explores connection beyond memory, reframing grief, and the human capacities that remain even as cognition fades.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/eliezersobel

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo0Q0mOlpNo

https://www.amazon.com/Clouds-Memory-Challenged-Adults-CLOUDS-Hardcover/dp/B00QM2OPNI/ref=sr_1_4?crid=DRRMLLVQT9VQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tOiwRURzu-m4q3eRYjXXdfUJ4jhBLelca-9LNiltjsvEdGv2nkp5davrB3gzQT-LXFzsemDcTYbdCr7bwVhIeQ.3Ks-XR2IjWJWeaOZ4iWps652UOs3VOM01bXy7n9C-y8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Eliezer+sobel+author&qid=1766616328&sprefix=eliezer+sobel+author%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Lining-Alzheimers-Journey-Mystery/dp/0997121734/ref=sr_1_1?content-id=amzn1.sym.5665599f-2cfd-42f8-a2cc-95846a3b1a33%3Aamzn1.sym.5665599f-2cfd-42f8-a2cc-95846a3b1a33&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mE77PUuBlbb4i5saOx7AtDXDaDwYNhSTCUS0I5WPFMAVRsIPY_7i4n5OCBP4i1F3nTXoqmeHcQRQLsD7Eg6Yl3v5bX2Zi-Hl1xljCbAX8nVXLgk8yeHD_Vt9ZCHz6yFj5NbALye4rJhJIvZULzE0s3zZB96BNCuPEEBRfhMx8X64mfmR0i-r5njzSGO-ZVyEbTZFRQZrv14z0lxB7Tr1go8mhWGOSEk0suFZfW3C7Nk.OVeuZVWnQJnKuV3ab0AylhPc6LjRw5TcyfaPrjvXhGk&dib_tag=se&keywords=eliezer+sobel&pd_rd_r=3582805f-05b5-4122-8e6b-4a9b1ddfd365&pd_rd_w=T9PlK&pd_rd_wg=C7AiM&qid=1766616406&sr=8-1

Carrying the Tiger: Tony Stewart on Living with Cancer, Grief, and Grace

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:15:00 -0400

What happens when a single phone call changes everything? Author Tony Stewart joins The Sharegiving Secret to reflect on caregiving, anticipatory grief, and the unexpected moments of love and clarity that emerge in the face of terminal illness. Drawing from his memoir Carrying the Tiger, Tony shares how writing, community, and radical honesty helped him navigate cancer, loss, and life after caregiving.

Tony Stewart has made award-winning films for colleges and universities (“A Union of People,” “Skidmore: Concurrence of Ideas”), written software that received rave reviews in The New York Times and the New York Daily News (“Tony Stewart’s Home Office”), designed a grants-management application that was used by three of the five largest charities in the world (“Riverside Grants”), and led the development of an international standard for the messages involved in buying and selling advertisements (“AdsML”) for which he spoke at conferences across Europe and North America. His memoir Carrying the Tiger won two Gold Medals at the 2025 Global Book Awards and is a Publishers Weekly Editor's Pick.

Tony and his late wife Lynn Kotula, a painter, traveled extensively in India and Southeast Asia, staying in small hotels off the beaten track and eating delicious food with their fingers when cutlery wasn’t available.

Inspired by the experience of writing Carrying the Tiger, Tony studied with David Kessler and is now a Certified Grief Educator.

Author of Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy while Grieving

Winner, GOLD MEDAL, Global Book Awards

“A beautifully devastating memoir” – Publishers Weekly BookLife (Editor’s Pick)

"A masterclass in facing life's hardest moments with grace." – IndieReader

Social Media:

Website: https://tonystewartauthor.com

Instagram & Substack: Linked via website

CaringBridge: https://www.caringbridge.org

Keywords and Hashtags:

#caregivingpodcast

#cancercaregiving

#anticipatorygrief

#griefandloss

#caregiverburnout

#memoircaregiving

#CarryingtheTiger

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Behind the Helmet: Caring for the Families Who Care for NFL Players

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0400

· This is the link to our health checklist which we mentioned several times: https://footballplayershealth.harvard.edu/for-former-players/tackling-personal-health/

· The NFL LifeLine can be found here: https://www.nfllifeline.org/

Episode Title: Behind the Helmet: Caring for the Families Who Care for NFL Players

Podcast: The Sharegiving Secret

Host: Deborah S. Greenhut, PhD

Guests:

Rachel Grashow, M.S., ScD – Director of Epidemiological Research Initiatives, Football Players Health Study at Harvard University
Alicia Whittington, MPH, PhD – Assistant Director of Engagement & Health Equity Research
Niki Konstantinides, PhD – FEM-FL Co-lead, Postdoctoral Researcher
Paula Atkeson, MPH – Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
(Christy Glass, PhD—discussed but not present)

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-football-players-health-study-at-harvard-university

X - https://x.com/PlayersStudy

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PlayersStudy

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/playersstudy/

YouTube - www.youtube.com/@playersstudy

Episode Overview

In this powerful conversation, host Deborah Greenhut sits down with members of the Harvard Football Players Health Study (FPHS) and the FEM-FL project (Family Experiences Managing Football Lives) to explore the untold story of caregiving in professional football families.

Drawing from cutting-edge epidemiological research, community-based engagement strategies, and the lived experiences of wives and partners of former NFL players, the team reveals what really happens after the game ends—and the stadium lights go dark.

Together, they unpack the emotional, physical, and relational burden shouldered by sports spouses, offering practical tools, startling findings, and hopeful guidance for caregivers everywhere—whether supporting a former athlete, first responder, military veteran, or loved one navigating complex health needs.

Key Themes & Insights

1. Caregiver Burden Is Predictable—and Preventable

Niki explains that caregiver burden is strongly predicted by:
Number of relocations
Player’s lineman status
Fear of CTE
Caregiver’s own health
Marital satisfaction levels
Caregivers reporting satisfaction in their marriage showed dramatically lower burden scores.

2. Post-Career Transitions Are a Critical Health Window

Paula emphasizes that families suddenly lose integrated medical support when players retire. Actionable resources—like FPHS checklists—help families build continuity of care.

3. Head Injury Isn’t the Whole Story

Rachel highlights that treatable conditions such as sleep apnea, obesity, chronic pain, and hypertension play a huge role in long-term cognitive and cardiovascular outcomes.

4. Racial Health Disparities Are Real and Persistent

Alicia shares striking findings: Black former players report worse health outcomes across five health indicators—even after controlling for BMI, career length, and position.

5. Sports Spouses Hold Both Visibility and Invisibility

NFL wives and partners are hyper-visible in public narratives—but often invisible in caregiving, mental health, and long-term planning conversations.

6. The Health Checklist as a Relationship Tool

Families report using the FPHS checklist not just for medical guidance—but to open deeper conversations about physical and emotional wellbeing.

7. Early Preparation Matters—Emotionally and Practically

Deborah and Rachel discuss the importance of planning for caregiving roles, especially as dementia or mobility issues may appear at younger ages in sports families.

8. Support Networks Reduce Isolation

Social connections—other sports spouses, extended family, community groups—are essential for emotional resilience and preventing spouse burnout.

Practical Takeaways for Caregivers

Use the FPHS Health Checklist as a starting point with healthcare providers (linked below).
Address chronic pain, sleep apnea, and blood pressure early—they are modifiable risks.
Build a social support system before crisis hits.
Track symptoms, treatments, and health data through relocations.
Accept help. Independence doesn’t mean isolation.
Prioritize your own health—your wellbeing is a predictor of your partner’s.
Strengthen marital communication; it protects emotional load.

Key Quotes

“Marital satisfaction is one of the strongest predictors of lower caregiver burden.” — Niki Konstantinides
“Former players can improve their futures by addressing modifiable factors today.” — Rachel Grashow
“Black former NFL players experience worse health outcomes—even when controlling for everything else.” — Alicia Whittington
“Families need support the moment the player leaves the league. That’s when the real work begins.” — Paula Atkeson
“Caregiving remains invisible—even in families who are constantly in the spotlight.” — Rachel Grashow

Resources Mentioned

FPHS Health Checklist for Former NFL Players
FEM-FL Website
Sleep apnea and cardiovascular screening resources
Caregiver support networks
Mental health and community-based services

When Time and Care Collide: Dementia Care in the Shutdown

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0400

When the government shuts down, caregivers don’t get to.

In this episode, author and advocate Deborah Greenhut explores how the ongoing federal shutdown affects dementia care — from delayed Medicaid reimbursements to halted Alzheimer’s research. She outlines a “calendar of disruptions” showing what happens in weeks 1–6 of the shutdown, with real stories from caregivers managing telehealth gaps, unpaid aides, and funding freezes.

Listeners will learn how to prepare, where to find trustworthy updates, and how to protect home-based care from federal uncertainty.

Because while Washington debates budgets, caregivers keep the world turning — one act of compassion at a time.

Key Takeaways

How shutdown timelines affect dementia services week by week
Which programs continue vs. pause (Medicaid, SNAP, telehealth)
Real-world caregiver examples and how to adapt
Action steps: calendar tracking, backup planning, advocacy
Trusted resources for timely updates and assistance

Resources Mentioned

About Me:

Connect with Me:

https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/

Find my books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deborah-S.-Greenhut/author/B001KI5BAU?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=985b6dac-012d-4eb4-aabb-e15635ed3d7f

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.Resource Link: 20 Essential Resources for Caregivers during a Government Shutdown.

Project 2025 — What It Means for Women’s Health and Caregiving

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0400

In this solo episode, Deborah Greenhut returns to unpack the alarming implications of Project 2025, an ideological proposal that could drastically reshape women’s healthcare and caregiving in America. She explores the plan’s major initiatives—from rebranding HHS as the “Department of Life” to restricting abortion and contraception, undermining Medicaid, and cutting scientific research tied to DEI. Deborah connects these shifts to real-life caregiving struggles and her personal experiences, urging listeners to consider what’s at stake if government ideology overrides medical science and patient autonomy. With thoughtful commentary and emotional clarity, she calls on caregivers, voters, and advocates alike to stay informed, speak out, and safeguard compassion-driven healthcare for future generations.

Research link to Project 2025 (searchable document): https://static.heritage.org/project2025/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf

#WomensHealth

#Caregiving

#Project2025

#ReproductiveRights

#HealthcarePolicy

#PublicHealth

#GenderEquality

#Medicaid #AbortionRights

#DEI

#PodcastEpisode

#DeborahGreenhut

#TheHoardersWife

#WomenInMedia

Breaking Generational Trauma: Emma Lyons on Invisible Wounds, Caregiving, and Self-Care

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400

SUMMARY:

Emma Lyons shares how trauma, generational patterns, and family dynamics shape caregiving—and why self-care is vital. Learn why boundaries, healing, and supportive environments matter for caregivers, and how to break the cycle of self-sacrifice.

BIO:

Emma Lyons is a trauma-informed healer and founder of The Trauma Matrix, where she helps women break up with the shame voice that’s been sabotaging their success, relationships, and visibility for years. After studying law and international human rights, Emma turned away from a life path that looked good on paper but felt like slow death — and spent the next decade deep in the healing world. Despite all the therapy, yoga, mindset work, and energy practices, she still found herself stuck in loops of self-erasure, burnout, and invisibility… until she uncovered the deeper truth: she’d internalized a narcissistic system of control, and it was running her from the inside out. Today, Emma helps high-functioning, heart-led women dismantle that inner narcissist, the shame voice that humiliates, controls, and impersonates them, so they can reclaim clarity, power, and nervous system freedom.

Grab Emma’s FREE guide: "5 Signs You Need to Break Up with Your Inner Narcissist" This isn’t another mindset gimick . It’s the root system behind shame spirals, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and chronic self-sabotage. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. https://tinyurl.com/nottodaynarc

Emma’s Social Media Links:

https://www.instagram.com/trauma.matrix/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-lyons-traumamatrix/

https://www.facebook.com/trauma.matrix

https://www.youtube.com/@trauma.matrix

https://www.tiktok.com/@trauma.matrix

https://traumamatrix.substack.com/

ABOUT ME:

Connect with Me:

https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/

Find my books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deborah-S.-Greenhut/author/B001KI5BAU?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=985b6dac-012d-4eb4-aabb-e15635ed3d7f

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#Caregiving

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#SelfCare

#FamilyHealing

#BreakTheLoop

#InvisibleAbuse

#Boundaries

#HealingJourney

#GenerationalTrauma

#MartyrdomMyth

#EmmaLyons

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Blending Caregiving & Business: How Systems, Support, and Self-Care Create Success with Mary Gaul

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Episode 47 Mary Gaul

Show Notes:

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In this heartfelt episode of The Sharegiving Secret, host Deborah Greenhut sits down with Mary Gaul—caregiver, business coach, and entrepreneur—to explore the powerful intersection of caregiving and running a business. Mary shares her personal journey of supporting her mother through dementia as one of eight siblings, balancing the demands of family caregiving with her responsibilities as a solopreneur.

Mary and Deborah discuss the essential role of systems, checklists, and communication for families who share caregiving duties, and how many of the same skills required in business can help caregivers prevent burnout and create sustainable routines. Mary reveals how she and her siblings divided tasks, tracked details, and found ways to maintain meaningful connections with their mother—even from a distance.

The conversation moves beyond logistics, delving into the emotional realities of caregiving: the grief that often follows the end of a caregiving journey, the importance of self-care, and the need to celebrate small wins along the way. Mary offers practical advice on managing finances, building supportive teams, and using “space and grace” to navigate the unpredictability of caregiving life.

Whether you’re a family caregiver, a business owner juggling multiple roles, or anyone seeking inspiration to blend compassion with productivity, you’ll find valuable insights in this episode. Mary’s message is clear: the work of caregiving is sacred, and every small effort counts—even when it’s hard to see in the moment.

Tune in for actionable tips, honest conversation, and encouragement for your own caregiving journey. To connect with Mary Gaul or access her free resources, visit www.successmagnified.com.

About Our Guest:

Mary Gaul is a seasoned business coach, speaker, and host of the LEAP to Success podcast. She helps women solopreneurs grow thriving, values-aligned businesses with clarity, confidence, and joy. As founder of Success Magnified and leader of the LEAP for Ladies Community, Mary delivers practical strategies, loving accountability, and a dash of fun to empower entrepreneurs to grow with purpose.

Connect with Mary Gaul:

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygaulcoach/

LInkedIn Success mag page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-magnified/

LinkedIn: Leap for Ladies: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leap-for-ladies-community/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marygaul_successmagnified

Insta Biz: @successmagnified https://www.instagram.com/successmagnified/

Free Gift:

The power of celebration: Your listeners can download a Celebration Checklist here

Mary's link for a free 30 minute FOCUS session about their business can be found here: https://calendly.com/successmagnified/30minfocus

About Me:

Connect with Me:

https://link.content360.io/thewineguy

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#WomenEntrepreneurs #SystemsForSuccess

#Solopreneur #GriefAndGrowth

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To Life: Wine, Caregiving, and Reinvention with Nick the Wine Guy

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Episode 46 Title: To Life: Wine, Caregiving, and Reinvention with Nick the Wine Guy

Summary:

In this heartwarming episode of The Sharegiving Secret, host Deborah Greenhut welcomes Nick Elliott—also known as "Nick the Wine Guy"—for a refreshing departure from the usual caregiving heaviness. Nick shares his remarkable journey from stay-at-home dad to hospitality pro, vineyard worker, and host of his own podcast Pour and Explore. They discuss the unexpected beauty of caregiving, finding balance after burnout, raising a neurodivergent child, and how food, wine, and travel offer windows into human empathy. Whether you're a caregiver in need of a mini-escape or simply love a good story over a glass of wine, this 20-minute “vacation” is for you.

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#CaregiverLife

#winelovers

#parentingjourney

#neurodiversityaffirming

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#foodandwine

#PourAndExplore

#WineGuy

#travelstories

#caregiversupport

#adoptionstory

#empathymatters

#familybalance

#selfcareforcaregivers

#inspiringstories

#mentalhealthmatters

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#sharegivingsecret

Key Takeaways from Nick the Wine Guy’s Episode

🍇 Caregiving as a Life Choice--Stay-at-home Dad

Stay-at-home dad by design: Nick and his wife chose adoption and prioritized having a full-time parent at home. He stepped into the primary caregiving role for their son.

Joy in caregiving: He emphasizes the joyful and formative aspects of parenting—helping a child blossom rather than controlling their growth.

Parenting with neurodivergence: Nick’s son has dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Nick shares how caregiving strategies shifted with these diagnoses—prioritizing support over strict structure.

🔄 Reinventing Life After Full-Time Caregiving

Gradual reintegration into work: Once his son started school, Nick rebuilt his career slowly through part-time jobs, eventually returning to the family winery and branching into hospitality and catering.

The importance of balance: Nick advocates for personal enjoyment alongside caregiving responsibilities, cautioning against burnout.

✈️ The Transformative Power of Travel

🎙️ The Storytelling Thread--About Nick's podcast, "Pour and Explore"

🍷 Living Fully

Bio:

Nick Elliott, aka “The Wine Guy,” is a certified sommelier, classically trained chef, and wine expert with over 30 years of experience in hospitality, wine education, and sales. His career spans restaurant management, winemaking, event production, and brand development. Nick’s passion for wine is rooted in his belief that wine should be fun, approachable, and educational for everyone.

Through his company, The Wine Guy, Nick offers personalized wine education, private tastings, and curates unique wine experiences. His expertise spans wines from across the globe, with a special focus on making wine approachable for all levels of enthusiasts.

As the host of Pour & Explore: A Wine, Food & Travel Podcast, Nick delves into the world of wine, food, and travel, sharing insights into global wine regions, trends, and the cultures behind them. The podcast is a gateway to discovering wines from destinations you might not expect, giving listeners a deeper connection to the world of wine.

Nick also leads exclusive International Wine Tours, offering wine lovers the chance to explore iconic wine regions worldwide. These tours provide behind-the-scenes access to vineyards, tastings, and local culture, all curated by Nick to offer a truly immersive experience.

Nick’s goal is to continue exploring the world, discovering new wines, and sharing those experiences with his clients, enriching their wine journeys one glass at a time.

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www.thewineguy.vin

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Find my books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deborah-S.-Greenhut/author/B001KI5BAU?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=985b6dac-012d-4eb4-aabb-e15635ed3d7f

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Beyond the Bedside: Jennifer Takagi on 12-Minute Wins & Re-Imagining Life After Caregiving

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Episode 45 Summary

In this return visit, coach and energy-healer Jennifer Takagi explores what happens after the marathon of family caregiving is over. Drawing on the heartbreak of losing both parents just 12 days apart and her gift for lightning-fast medical note-taking that kept doctors honest , Jennifer shares her signature “12-Minute to Success” WIND methodology for rebuilding purpose in bite-sized, achievable sprints . Host Dr. Deborah Greenhut and Jennifer discuss identity loss, grief, and why carving out twelve focused minutes can restart momentum—no matter where you are on the caregiver journey.

Key Takeaways

The caregiving season ends—plan for the next chapter now. Jennifer reminds listeners that even the most intense care situations are temporary; envisioning post-caregiving life prevents an existential free-fall when duties end .
Why 12 minutes? Borrowing from Jack Canfield’s “5 % more” rule, Jennifer translates 5 % of a four-hour block into twelve minutes—long enough to gain traction, short enough to feel doable .
Rapid note-taking is a super-power. Accurate, spelled-out medical notes defuse sibling conflict and empower families to challenge providers when something “doesn’t sound right” .
Self-care role models matter. Jennifer’s father set the tone by leaving the ICU nightly to eat, pay bills, and sleep—modeling sustainable caregiving boundaries .
Energy work + high-performance habits = Success Mastery. Jennifer’s 1-on-1 program blends clearing emotional blocks with practical habit-building; interested listeners can book a complimentary call at YourSuccessCall.com

About Our Guest:

Jennifer Takagi, a 12-Minute Success Coach, empowers individuals—especially women—to discover their purpose and potential. Believing in the power of self-trust and intuition, she helps clients gain clarity, confidence, and meaningful success. As a keynote speaker, she inspires audiences to lead with their values and inner wisdom. Jennifer’s blend of intuitive guidance and practical strategies encourages growth, alignment with personal values, and impactful, soul-led leadership.

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Enrollment, End-of-Life Care, and Sacred Listening: A Conversation with Pastor Kristina Jensen

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:30:00 -0400

The Sharegiving Secret, EP 44: Kristina Jenen

Enrollment, End-of-Life Care, and Sacred Listening: A Conversation with Pastor Kristina Jensen

Pastor and strategist Kristina Jensen joins Deborah to explore caregiving through the lens of enrollment, sacred presence, and hospice care. A must-listen for anyone navigating family dynamics and end-of-life challenges.

In this deeply resonant episode of The Sharegiving Secret™, host Deborah Greenhut welcomes Pastor Kristina Jensen—a woman of many callings including Lutheran pastor, hospice chaplain, and enrollment strategist for online coaches.

Together, they explore:

· The meaning of “enrollment” and how it applies to caregiving and family dynamics

· How caregivers can create emotional safety during tough conversations

· The spiritual and logistical realities of hospice care

· Why many caregivers miss out on life-changing services—and how to ask the right questions

· Sacred ways to reclaim your voice and presence in even the most chaotic caregiving moments

Kristina’s warm insights and personal stories will uplift, validate, and guide anyone who has ever felt unseen or overwhelmed in their caregiving role.

Whether you're negotiating with family members or facing the possibility of hospice, this conversation offers emotional clarity and actionable hope.

Connect with Kristina Jensen

Instagram: @kristinaleejensen
Church: St. John’s Lutheran, Saxeville, WI
(Now streaming services and sermons online)

Bio: Kristina Jensen is a seasoned sales and enrollment strategist who has generated millions in revenue for coaches and course creators. She helps entrepreneurs build genuine, lasting connections during sales calls, resulting in more closed sales, increased confidence, and deeper trust with clients. With 18 years as an ordained pastor, she blends compassion with practical insight in every strategy.

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#CaregivingMatters

#FamilyCaregivers

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#TheSharegivingSecret

#SacredCaregiving

#EndOfLifeCare

#HospiceAwareness

#EmotionalSafety

#CaregiverWisdom

#WomenInMinistry

🕊️ Spiritual & Emotional Themes

#SacredListening

#SpiritualCare

#FaithAndHealing

#PresenceMatters

#SeenAndHeard

#PastoralCare

#ChaplainVoices

🧠 Psychological & Communication Skills

#TraumaInformedCare

#EnrollmentNotSales

#HealingConversations

#FamilyDynamics

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#HospiceSupport

#AskForHelp

#MedicareAndCaregiving

#CaregivingResources

From Brain Tumor to Brand Strategist: Lori Osborne’s Lessons on Healing and Caregiving

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:15:00 -0400

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Sharegiving Secrets, I welcome web developer and brand strategist Lori Osborne to share her powerful story of starting over—twice. From overcoming a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis to caring for her mother in her final days, Lori’s resilience, honesty, and vulnerability offer hope and practical wisdom to anyone navigating caregiving, grief, or reinvention.

· Listeners will hear:

· How Lori turned adversity into a thriving creative business

· Why caregiving nearly broke her—and what employers and families need to do better

· The brutal toll of unsupported caregiving and how we can shift the conversation toward compassion

· Tips for surviving family conflict and protecting your health as a caregiver

Lori’s story is a candid reminder that caregiving is not just an act of love—it's a crisis that requires support, boundaries, and systemic change.

Lori’s bio:

Lori Osborne is affectionately known as The Authority Amplifier. She’s the founder of BizBolster Web Solutions and the creator of The Authority Blueprint™. With nearly a decade of experience in brand strategy and website design, Lori helps Thought Leaders identify and clarify their brand and translates it into authority-driven websites that attract aligned clients and amplify their impact online.

When she's not building powerhouse brands, Lori enjoys coastal life near Amelia Island, Florida, alongside her amazing husband and two adorable fur babies.

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5 Steps to Evaluate Your Brand & Online Authority:

The Unseen Side of Caregiving: Advocacy After Loss with Dr. George Ackerman | EP042

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Grief doesn’t end when caregiving does—it evolves into something else entirely. I sat down with Dr. George Ackerman, a former caregiver, police officer, and fierce Parkinson’s advocate, who turned personal heartbreak into global impact after losing his mom to the disease. George opens up about the raw truth of caregiving—especially as a son—and how he built TogetherForSharon.com as a lifeline for others navigating isolation, advocacy, and loss. His mission proves that love doesn’t stop when caregiving ends—it transforms into purpose, action, and connection that can light the way for others still in the fight.

About Dr. George Ackerman:

Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease.

George wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awareness cause and did not know how to bring change. We started TogetherForSharon® as a family for the purpose of keeping my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure.

Today https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ reaches thousands of individuals across the country for PD Awareness. George currently interviews individuals throughout the Parkinson’s community including various foundations, caregivers, and Parkinson’s warriors to help share their stories and causes.

I am on a mission, and nothing will ever stop me until there is a PD Cure.... nothing. Join me, share and we are a family in this mission toward a cure, always! https://www.togetherforsharon.com/about-us/#mission

Author, A Son’s Journey from Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver to Advocate. To order your copy click https://www.togetherforsharon.com/my-book-a-sons-journey/

Also available in kindle/eBook and Hardcover at https://www.togetherforsharon.com/my-book/

Author, Voices of Resilience: Conversations with Parkinson's Disease Warriors, Caregivers and Advocates. Book 1. https://www.togetherforsharon.com/my-book-voices-of-resilience/

Author, Voices of Resilience: Conversations with Parkinson's Disease Warriors, Caregivers and Advocates. Book II. https://www.togetherforsharon.com/book-voices-of-resilience-ii/

Social media links:

All Social https://linktr.ee/togetherforsharon
Website https://www.togetherforsharon.com/
TogetherForSharon® Shop https://www.togetherforsharon.com/shop/
Email togetherforsharon@gmail.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-ackerman-ph-d-esq-mba-00871a82/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@togetherforsharon1
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/togetherforsharon112020
Twitter/X https://twitter.com/togetherforsha1
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/togetherforsharon/
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The Parkinson’s Connection YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheParkinsonsConnectionYouTube/playlists
Podcast Link- The TogetherForSharon® Podcast
https://www.togetherforsharon.com/podcast-interviews/
Podcast: Q and A with Sharon’s Son, George
https://www.togetherforsharon.com/qa-with-sharons-son-george/
Interview link https://www.togetherforsharon.com/interview-index/
Tackling Tough Topics: BLOG
https://www.togetherforsharon.com/tackling-tough-topics/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIeBLOelhaLQNvgeNMzu-5g

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Amit Shrivastava on AI-Powered Caregiving and Go Instacare | EP041

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

When caregiving emergencies hit, most of us scramble—and I’ve been there, making late-night calls, crossing my fingers for a decent match. That’s why my conversation with Amit Shrivastava lit me up. He’s building something truly game-changing with Go Instacare—a platform that doesn’t just find caregivers, it matches them based on personality, experience, and even language compatibility. Amit’s passion comes from lived experience, watching his own mother care for his grandmother without resources or support. Now, he’s transforming that into a tech-powered solution that’s free for families and built with heart. We talk about AI, instant caregiver matching, and why true care begins with connection.

About Amit Shrivastava:

Amit was born and brought up in India alongside his 5 other siblings. Although not from an affluent background, his parents ensured that he and his siblings got a good education. While growing up, one of the greatest things he learnt from his parents was caring for others. 30 years later, Amit still remembers how his mom, unable to hire professional care due to financial constraint, had to do all the heavy lifting while caring for his aged grandmother in her last years. This experience fueled in him a passion to develop a system that would lessen the hardship on families going through similar situation - unable to afford much needed professional care for their loved ones. So, drawing from his wealth of knowledge and experience in engineering and business strategy, Amit set up GoInstaCare Inc to leverage modern tech and bring AFFORDABLE and INSTANT care to families, by connecting them directly with professional care providers around the United States. With GoInstaCare, Amit is finally fulfilling his lifelong dream of revolutionizing the care giving marketplace by providing excellent yet affordable care to clients, peace of mind to family members and a healthy growth environment for care providers.

Link to Founder’s profiles: https://goinstacare.com/about#meet-founders

About Go InstaCare -

Go InstaCare is a tech-based, caregiving App that connects families looking for care with BACKGROUND CHECKED care providers, Instantly. The App is completely free to use. Go InstaCare App allows families to search for caregivers based on budget, skills, personality type, experience and many other criterion. The best part is that the matched caregivers are available to talk to families right away. Moreover, families can even do a video call with caregivers they like. The system also works on feedback from families so good caregivers keep showing up on top of the search results.

By leveraging modern tech to connect care seekers directly with well-trained care providers across the country, GoInstaCare makes it possible for care seekers to receive the best quality care they need, anywhere, anytime and all of this at a very affordable rate.

Our Mission: At GoInstaCare, our mission is to provide RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE and INSTANT care, anytime, anywhere to Families across the United States.

Learn more about Go InstaCare:

Client App Links :

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goinstacare.client&pli=1

Provider App Link:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/go-provider-caregiver-jobs/id6444498482

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goinstacare.provider

Website: www.goinstacare.com

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoInstaCare/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goinstacare/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goinstacare

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Too Young To Carry This Much Caregiving | EP040

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

What if the person giving your aging parent a bath, managing their meds, or cooking their meals is just 12 years old? I shine a light on the overlooked crisis of child and teen caregivers—millions of young people in kinship care who take on adult responsibilities far too early, often in silence. These kids don’t just lose their childhoods—they risk their mental health, education, and future. Add to that the rollback of child labor protections across the U.S., and we’re creating a pressure cooker of stress and exploitation. If we really value caregiving, we have to protect the youngest ones doing it. They shouldn’t have to carry what so many adults struggle to hold.

Resources:

Legislation:

Arkansas (2023): Repealed age verification requirements for workers under 16

Iowa (2023–2024): Passed legislation allowing teens to work more hours and in jobs previously restricted for safety reasons

Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin: Introduced similar bills to expand youth labor

Economic Policy Institute (EPI): Reports on deregulation of youth labor laws

National Employment Law Project (NELP): Research and legal challenges to child labor law rollbacks

Department of Labor (Wage and Hour Division): Enforcement statements and child labor trends

Generations United: Research on intergenerational caregiving and youth caregivers

National Alliance for Caregiving: Surveys and statistics on young caregivers

Scholars such as Dr. Diana Pearce (University of Washington) and Dr. Melinda K. Lewis (University of Kansas) have written about hidden labor in low-income households, including caregiving

Links to Internet Resources:

Eldercare.acl.gov (resource locator)
Reports from Economic Policy Institute: https://www.epi.org
National Employment Law Project: https://www.nelp.org
Generations United: https://www.gu.org
National Alliance for Caregiving: https://www.caregiving.org
National Conference of State Legislatures tracking: https://www.ncsl.org/about-us

Episode 18—Terry Tucker:

Captivate link: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/93d1fc30-a9ab-4f88-83ee-42ba15343c73/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP4Wxq8zTEc&t=7s

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Journey Through Care: The Five Stages of Caregiving - Encore | EP039

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the archives! Enjoy the episode!

Diving into the stages of caregiving, I realize it’s a journey full of unexpected twists and deep emotions, not just a checklist to be managed. Whether it’s starting the conversation early with loved ones about potential needs or shouldering the full weight of care responsibilities, each stage demands a different part of you. The emotional load can be overwhelming, especially when it shifts from professional detachment to intimate, familial involvement. It’s a human response to feel worn by the efforts to balance personal grief with the demands of caregiving. Embracing these stages isn’t about getting stuck in the roles we play but learning to navigate them with grace, preparing for the grief that may come, and ensuring we don’t lose ourselves to the emotional undertow. This journey reshaped not only how I view caregiving but also how I see resilience and the power of planning ahead.

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From Alzheimer’s Caregiver to Advocate: Jennifer Fink’s Hard-Won Lessons | EP038

Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Alzheimer’s doesn’t just challenge memory—it tests love, patience, and every ounce of strength a caregiver has. I spoke with Jennifer Fink, host of Fading Memories, who knows firsthand what it takes to care for a parent with dementia while still holding on to your own identity. Jennifer gets real about how to advocate with doctors who don’t listen, when to let go of guilt, and why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival. Her practical tools, fierce honesty, and deep compassion reminded me that caregivers aren’t just supporting a loved one—they’re holding up an entire system, and they deserve support too.

About Our Guest:

Jennifer Fink, a caregiver for three generations affected by Alzheimer's, launched the Fading Memories podcast to prevent the disease and support fellow caregivers. With a thirst for knowledge, she has interviewed caregivers, experts, and those with cognitive impairment, broadening her understanding of brain health, caregiving, and lifestyle choices. Jennifer's experiences inspired her to share insights and become a trusted friend to others on a similar journey. Passionate about navigating the challenges and avoiding personal struggles, she offers support and expertise through the Fading Memories podcast, and professional speaking, fostering a community where shared wisdom can make a difference in the lives of caregivers and individuals impacted by dementia.

Links:

Fading Memories Podcast: https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/category/episodes/

Host+ Speaker, Presenter, & future Author www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com

To contact my Agent for Speaking Engagements:

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Antoniette Roze (718) 772-9103

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Mark Steven Porro on Resilience, Regret, and the Realities of Caregiving | EP037

Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Caregiving strips you bare—it tests your patience, your humor, your strength, and your love. That’s what I learned talking with Mark Steven Porro, who cared for his mother during the final stretch of her life and turned it into a powerful, painfully funny, and deeply human memoir. Mark didn’t sugarcoat the hard stuff—he carried her, fed her, changed her, and sometimes got peed on mid-diaper-change. But he also found grace in the chaos, beauty in her smile, and humor in everything from rosary beads repaired with hot glue to a cup of tea made on a commode. His story reminded me that caregiving isn’t just about duty—it’s about connection, transformation, and showing up with love even when your tank feels empty.

About Our Guest:

Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), earned an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and stage productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Tinseltown, entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies. But hold the applause, none were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France. But hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where the locals insist his French isn’t so bad—at least that’s what he thinks they’re saying.

Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, director, and now a best-selling, award-winning author. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny debut memoir—chronicles his multitasking adventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close.

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Choose your favorite bookstore to order - https://books2read.com/u/bPN7Pd
Our website - https://acupofteaonthecommode.org/
Our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/teaonthe
Our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@acupofteaonthecommode
Our Distributor (Independent Publishers Group) - https://www.ipgbook.com/

“This author weaves his stories together, employing a wickedly humorous skill not unlike that of David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs” — Five-Star Amazon review

2025 Independent Press Award Winner
2025 Feathered Quill Book Awards Finalist
2024 Best Indie Book Award Winner
2024 NYC Big Book Award Winner
2024 Paris Book Festival Winner
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From Diagnosis to Determination: Nell & Dr. Maggie Kang Share Their Rare Disease Journey | EP036

Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

No one trains you for the moment your child’s life changes forever—but what you do with that moment can define everything. I spoke with Dr. Maggie Kang and her remarkable daughter Nell, whose rare disease journey sparked a powerful shift from despair to advocacy, healing, and hope. As a caregiver, Maggie learned that taking care of herself made her a stronger support for Nell. Together, they transformed isolation into purpose—Nell through writing, art, and legislative action, and Maggie by embracing coaching and sharing hard-won insights with other parents. Their story is a raw, beautiful reminder that caregiving isn’t about fixing—it’s about showing up, evolving, and growing together, no matter how uncertain the road looks.

Freebie: https://maggiekangmd.com/caregiver

About Our Guests:

Dr. Maggie Kang Certified Life and Healthcare Coach | Rare Disease Advocate | TEDx Speaker Dr. Maggie Kang is a Yale-trained physician and certified life and healthcare coach who empowers parents to transform the journey of their child’s diagnosis into opportunities for growth, resilience, and purpose. After navigating her own daughter’s rare disease, Maggie also uses her expertise to guide parents through the healthcare system, helping them turn health challenges into leadership. A passionate advocate and TEDx speaker with nearly 200,000 views, Maggie has reached national audiences through her inspiring talks. She has spoken at the UCLA Luskin Center and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), and her daughter’s journey has been featured on CBS Evening News. Maggie is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today.

Social Media Links:

Link to TEDx talk: The Truth About Pain and Suffering Will Change Your Life | Maggie Kan…
TEDx reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_JYN91dlIM
Website: https://maggiekangmd.com/
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Horse Wisdom and Healing: Susan Bloom’s Path to Authentic Success | EP035

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Success doesn’t follow a straight path—it flows from self-awareness, surrender, and listening to that inner nudge that won’t be quiet. I sat down with Susan Bloom, a powerhouse coach and former therapist who helps women unlock their deep truth and shift into the life they were born to lead. What makes her approach even more magical? Horses. Susan guides transformational breakthroughs through equine therapy, where the presence of these intuitive animals reflects exactly what we need to see in ourselves. We got into how to stop forcing outcomes, tune into intuition, and trust the timing of change. Her journey from burnout to bold alignment lit a fire in me—and it’ll do the same for anyone feeling stuck or small. Overwhelmed caregivers can benefit from learning to trust themselves—a necessary tool for self care.

About Our Guest:

Susan Bloom is a Master Equine Gestaltist and lifelong horsewoman committed to transforming the lives of doctors and caregivers by helping them reconnect—with themselves, their patients, and their communities. Drawing on personal experience and professional training, Susan supports others in reducing stress, enhancing well-being, and fostering better patient outcomes.

Her journey began in western Kansas, where she grew up as the daughter of the only doctor in a small town. Witnessing the toll caregiving took on her father left a lasting impression, which deepened years later when she became the full-time caregiver for her husband, a farmer diagnosed with multiple life-threatening conditions. Over five years and more than 57,000 miles of travel to leading medical institutions, Susan found strength and clarity through the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method®—a modality she was training in during the most difficult years of her husband’s illness and through her own breast cancer diagnosis.

Today, Susan is the founder of Connection and Synergy, LLC, where she combines over 50 years of experience with horses, a B.A. in Communications, and intensive Gestalt training to offer equine-assisted workshops and coaching. Her programs focus on leadership, team building, and emotional resilience—creating space for healthcare professionals and caregivers to reconnect, recharge, and thrive.

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Sleeping Pills vs. Real Rest: Dr. Lucinda Sykes Shares the Science | EP034

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Let’s be honest—when you’re a caregiver, sleep feels like a luxury you can’t afford. But after my conversation with Dr. Lucinda Sykes, I see how crucial real rest is, not just for our energy, but for our long-term health. Lucinda pulls back the curtain on the myths around sleeping pills and reveals the eye-opening science behind why they may actually harm more than help. She reminds us that good sleep isn’t indulgent—it’s essential. And there are natural, science-backed ways to reclaim it. If you’re burning the candle at both ends, it’s time to hit pause, respect your own rhythm, and protect your brain, your heart, and your future—starting tonight.

About Our Guest:

Lucinda Sykes MD is a retired Canadian doctor and a longtime teacher of mindfulness. Beginning in 1997, she directed Meditation for Health clinic in Toronto, teaching medical programs of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction). More than 6000 patients attended the clinic, referred for help with the many medical conditions worsened by stress. Since retiring from medical practice, Lucinda continues to speak publicly about medicine’s over-prescription of sleeping pills. Women 50+ are at special risk.

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Gift link: See below the link to download 'Happy Sleep Secrets’, a 24-page pdf of basic sleep self-care for Women 50+. (Lifestyle tips that make it easier for the body to provide restorative sleep).
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How Francine Juhlin Builds Confident Kids and Empowered Parents Through Story | EP033

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

You can’t pour from an empty cup—and you definitely can’t raise confident kids if you’re running on fumes. Talking with Francine Juhlin lit me up with the reminder that self-care and storytelling are powerful tools, not just for adults, but for the kids in our lives too. Francine’s journey from military squad leader to children's author and holistic coach proves how empathy, structure, and fun can transform how we support the next generation. She shows us how to turn caregiving chaos into connection by including kids in the process, building self-esteem early, and giving ourselves permission to refill our own cups first.

About Our Guest:

Francine Juhlin, also known as Princess Francy, is a transformational leader, author, and speaker with a passion for empowering others. A retired aircraft electrician in the Military, she now focuses on inspiring children and adults alike. Through her book Sparklefeathers and Princess Francy: The Magic Library and interactive programs, she helps kids build confidence and embrace their uniqueness. Francine is dedicated to creating a world where everyone can discover their true potential.

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Navigating Divorce and Caregiving at Midlife: Insights from Mardi Winder-Adams | EP032

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Sometimes life throws you so many changes at once, you wonder who you are anymore. Talking with Mardi Winder-Adams reminded me just how often caregiving, grief, and major transitions like divorce pile up—and how vital it is to give yourself grace while sorting it all out. Mardi, a divorce coach who’s walked the caregiving road herself, helps people rediscover who they want to be after the roles they thought would define their future shift overnight. Whether you’re navigating Gray Divorce, caregiving exhaustion, or just trying to remember your own name in all the chaos, Mardi shows there is a path forward—and it starts with support and self-discovery.

About Our Guest:

Mardi Winder-Adams is the go-to divorce coach for high-achieving individuals. She is dedicated to supporting people in taking control of their separation and divorce to reduce the emotional and financial costs of the process. Mardi offers over 20 years of experience helping women and men navigate the challenges of high-conflict, complex, and high-asset divorces. Mardi is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition and High-Conflict Divorce Coach, and Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas.

She founded Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and hosts the podcast “The D Shift, Redefining Divorce and Beyond” and Real Divorce Talks. Mardi is also a best-selling author, speaker, and trainer.

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Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/
Podcast: The D Shift: Redefining Divorce and Beyond
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women
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Trust Yourself More: A Wake-Up Call from Dr. Michelle Montero | EP031

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

You don't have to follow someone else’s definition of success to create a life that lights you up. Sitting down with Dr. Michelle Montero reminded me of the power in honoring your personal values—especially when the world expects you to hustle nonstop. Michelle’s journey from academia to entrepreneurship shows what happens when you stop living in survival mode and start trusting yourself deeply. We talked about mindset shifts, the weight of invisible expectations, and how choosing joy can be one of the most radical things you do. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a life that looks “right” but doesn’t feel right—this one’s for you.

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Dr. Michelle Montero, a licensed clinical psychologist and sports psychology consultant is dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their full potential.Whether you're an athlete navigating career transitions, a professional striving for resilience, or someone seeking personal transformation, I’m here to guide you.

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LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michelle-montero-a9027810/

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From Lawyer to Laughter: Bonita Joy Yoder’s Journey to Joy | EP030

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Joy isn't just a feeling—it’s a choice. Bonita Joy Yoder, a recovering attorney turned ventriloquist and humor expert, shares how laughter, play, and a shift in mindset create powerful healing. Through her puppets and her work in humor therapy, she shows that embracing joy—especially in tough times can be life-changing. Whether it’s using humor to navigate caregiving, shifting from adversarial thinking, or finding light in the darkest moments, Bonita reminds us that laughter releases endorphins, builds resilience, and helps us connect with others. Joy isn’t just a moment; it’s a way of life.

About Our Guest:

As a recovering attorney who now speaks, trains and emcees, Bonita Joy is known as "The Humor Strategist." She brings humor to presentations through ventriloquism and puppet friends. Bonita Joy is an author of the forthcoming book "Tickle Their Funny Bone: Use Humor to Polish Your Presentations." Her mission is to share her middle name—Joy—with the world, helping others remember joy in their daily lives, work and relationships.

For a free Humor Journal go to https://joy.funandfunnier.com

Contact Bonita Joy at (785) 550-4944.

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Cybersecurity Meets Parenting: Kelvin Green on Empathy, Joy, and Change | EP029

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Life is all about adaptation, whether in cybersecurity, parenting, or caregiving. Kelvin Green, a cybersecurity advisor and father, shares how understanding human behavior—at work and at home—makes all the difference. He emphasizes empathy, adaptability, and finding joy in the journey. Whether navigating family dynamics, embracing change, or securing the digital world, Kelvin reminds us that life is a game we’re all playing. The key? Stay flexible, learn from the challenges, and don’t forget to enjoy every piece of the cake along the way.

About Our Guest:

Kelvin Green brings over 20 years of IT and cybersecurity expertise, encompassing diverse roles including a game tester for Tetris.

Also, as a passionate Mental Health Advocate, Kelvin draws from his personal experiences and deep understanding of User and Entity Behavioral Analytics to bridge the gap between technology and human behavior. His mission is to empower individuals to better understand themselves, foster joy, and enhance security in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

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Caregiving with Heart: Brenda Marie Sheldrake Shares Lessons Learned Along the Way | EP028

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Caregiving can feel like a heavy journey, but it’s also a path filled with love, learning, and connection. Today, I’m joined by Brenda Marie Sheldrake, who shares her deeply personal story of caring for her father during his final years. Brenda’s experience reminds us that even when we face tough decisions, we can approach them with empathy and respect for our loved ones. She offers insightful advice on how to balance the need for help with preserving dignity, and how to create meaningful memories along the way. If you're navigating similar challenges, Brenda encourages you not to do it alone—reach out for support, and know that you’re not the only one walking this path.

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Brenda Marie Sheldrake, an award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author, empowers entrepreneurs through community, coaching, and courses. With 13 years in community health, she led anti-oppression training and inclusivity initiatives. A 2022 Woman of Worth honoree, Brenda believes, “Relationship building creates lasting leads and clients.” Her mantra: “Don’t quit—your dreams will materialize.” She’s dedicated to fostering connections and entrepreneurial success.

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From Race Cars to Caregiving: Jessica Soodeen Navigates Life’s Toughest Turns | EP027

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Caregiving isn’t a race—it’s about staying present through every challenge. Talking with Jessica Soodeen, I saw how situational awareness, preparation, and resilience shaped her journey caring for her mother. She shares how staying organized eased the chaos, but also opens up about the emotional toll—PTSD, identity loss, and finding purpose after caregiving ends. Her message is clear: take control where you can, be kind to yourself when you can’t, and never underestimate the power of showing up for the people you love.

About Our Guest:

Jessica Soodeen is no stranger to challenges and faces them head-on! Throughout her personal life and career, she has pushed boundaries and broken barriers. Whether on stage speaking to hundreds, at a racetrack, or an office setting, Jessica has a unique ability to make everyone she encounters feel seen and heard. Her energy, filled with curiosity and wonder, is contagious. Her first career as a mechanical design engineer took her around the world, and her adventurous spirit led her to a new challenge: earning a Master’s degree in Motorsport Race Engineering. This pivot, born from her passion for road racing motorcycles, a hobby she picked up later in life, opened new avenues for her. Jessica has worked as a track-side engineer and driver coach, fully immersing herself in the world of motorsports. She even built her own motors in her living room, pulled wrenches for other teams, and immediately began coaching others on mindset. Now, Jessica uses all these experiences to deliver dynamic keynote speeches that teach emotional and social intelligence lessons uniquely using motorsports analogies. She also facilitates Relational Skills workshops that bring teams together, focusing on problem solving, conflict resolution through civil communication skills, and decision making processes. You can find Jessica Soodeen on LinkedIn for your next AGM, Professional Association Conference, STEM day, or Retreat!

Social Media Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-soodeen-rr74/

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How to Improve Communication with Your Child – Insights from Dinalynn Rosenbush | EP026

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Every conversation with a child has the power to shape their confidence, communication skills, and emotional growth. I sat down with Dinalynn Rosenbush to explore effective parenting strategies that help children thrive. We dive into how parents can improve communication with kids, foster deeper connections, and create learning opportunities through everyday conversations. Whether it's building trust, boosting self-esteem, or encouraging speech development, Dinalynn shares powerful yet simple ways to make a lasting impact on your child’s future.

FREE GIFT: 5 Ways To Get Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91

About Our Guest:

Dinalynn Rosenbush is a Consultant and Parenting Coach, Speaker, 30-year public school Speech Language Pathologist, international best-selling Author, and Creator/Host of the Top 1.5% podcast: The Language of Play. Dinalynn helps parents understand how children communicate so they can connect more deeply with their children, even in the presence of speech delays. She empowers parents with strategies for building speech and language skills during normal daily activities.

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THE LANGUAGE OF PLAY: 126 Your Child Has Imaginary Friends? Deborah Greenhut Tells A Parent’s Story To Use These Friends For Healing And Learning

126 Your Child Has Imaginary Friends? Deborah Greenhut Tells A Parent’s Story To Using These Friends For Healing And Learning

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How a Pet Death Doula Supports You & Your Pet Through End-of-Life Care with Monique Brignoni | EP025

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0400

No one wants to think about losing a pet, but what if we could make their final moments as beautiful as the love they’ve given us? I sit down with Monique Brignoni, a pet death doula, who shares how we can bring love, presence, and dignity to our pets' final moments. Monique helps shift the way we see pet loss—not as just a medical event, but as a deeply personal and meaningful transition. She reminds us that we have the power to create a peaceful, intentional goodbye, honoring the bond we’ve built over a lifetime. If you’ve ever felt lost navigating this emotional journey, Monique’s insights will bring comfort, clarity, and a new perspective on what it means to truly be there for our furry companions.

About Our Guest:

Monique trains aspiring pet death doulas worldwide, offering holistic skills that transform end-of-life experiences into peaceful, conscious, and regret-free journeys. Instead of despair, she helps deepen bonds, creating a loving bridge across forever. Her approach turns challenging moments into opportunities for healing and awakening.

Links:

Free sessions of Walk Your Pet Home - The Complete Guide To Consciously Navigating Our Animal Friend’s End-Of-Life Journey: https://training.animalchemy.com/free-gift-wyph

www.petwise.world If people register on this website or the Pet Wise App they get access to a 45 min presentation called What Do Pets Teach Us On Life & Death.

For pet parents that are going through an end-of-life journey: https://one.animalchemy.com/widget/bookings/peaceful-pet-discovery-session

For aspiring pet death doulas: https://one.animalchemy.com/widget/bookings/sacred-pet-doula-discovery-session

Email: monique@animalchemy.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/animalchemy1/

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Infusions, Lymphoma, Takotsubo, Oh My: Climbing the Mutual Caregiving Wall with Roselyn O’Brien Markowitz | EP024

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Some moments in life test everything you think you know about your own strength. Roselyn O’Brien Markowitz opens up about navigating the impossible—caring for her husband through an aggressive lymphoma diagnosis while managing her own serious health crises. We, as caregivers, juggle hospital stays, chemotherapy, heart complications, and the emotional weight of it all, but giving up never enters the equation. I see firsthand how caregiving isn’t just about one person helping another—it’s a constant exchange, a balancing act of love, resilience, and sheer willpower. No matter how overwhelming things get, we keep pushing forward, proving that even in the hardest times, we can adapt, learn, and keep showing up for each other.

About Our Guest:

Results-oriented leader with nearly twenty years management and development experience in progressive local and national positions within the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes and American Diabetes Association.

More than a decade of additional experience as an entrepreneur and independent consultant and coach working with numerous not-for-profit organizations, membership associations, religious groups, colleges and universities and corporations seeking to benefit worthwhile causes.

Outstanding reputation for maximizing individual and organizational performance through effective strategic planning and development initiatives centered on building organizational capacity, cultivating relationships and achieving fundraising goals. .

Specialties: Extensive experience in employee training and supervision, volunteer recruitment and management, budget preparation, special events, program development, community services, marketing and communications, grants administration, public affairs, and fundraising.

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https://achieving-results.org

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

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Disposable People: Caregiver Squawking | EP023

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Are we just supposed to sit back while the safety nets for caregivers and vulnerable people disappear? I won’t, and I hope you won’t either. Meals on Wheels, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are on the chopping block, and a vague tax credit for family caregivers won’t cut it. How will caregivers survive if these lifelines shrink or vanish? I dig into the real consequences, the financial traps, and the blatant attempts to hide critical information from us. This isn’t just politics, it’s survival. If you’re a caregiver or know someone who depends on these programs, it’s time to make some noise. Let’s not just squawk, let’s be heard.

Resources Mentioned:

Video of then-Candidate Trump offering tax cuts to caregivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHwKVeJHG6E

Tax attorney Jasmine Dilucci commenting on then-Candidate’s tax cuts for caregivers: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/K8CSCS771ig

American Medical Association--avian flu updates:

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: https://www.acog.org

Caregiver demographics:

https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-statistics-demographics/

Websites concerning caregivers’ financial demographics:

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK396402/

[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9379508/

[3] https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231102/New-report-highlights-the-financial-impact-of-caregiving.aspx

[4] https://www.healthinaging.org/blog/the-financial-costs-of-family-caregiving-a-stark-reality/

[5] https://www.tiaa.org/content/dam/tiaa/institute/pdf/insights-report/2022-07/tiaa-institute-nac-the-economic-effects-of-family-caregiving-on-women-wvoee-cothran-july-2022-0.pdf

[6] https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/wb/wb20230511

[7] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10365074/

[8] https://www.apa.org/pi/about/publications/caregivers/faq/financial-costs

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Beyond Care-zilla: Embracing Delegation in Caregiving - Encore | 022

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0400

We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the archives! Enjoy the episode!

Caregiving is more than a mission—it’s a monumental task that you don’t have to shoulder alone!

Today, I explore the transformative power of stepping back to manage rather than tackling everything single-handedly. It’s a vital lesson I learned: doing more isn’t the solution; managing more effectively is. A caregiving coach once opened my eyes to my 'Care-zilla' mode—where anger and frustration from trying to control everything were running me ragged. Now, I champion delegation and collaboration, essential strategies that turn caregiving from a lone battle into a team effort. Let’s ditch the pride and start creating a support system that lets us all breathe, balance, and thrive with our loved ones.

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Wendy Weber Shares Why Support Is Always Within Reach

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Life throws curveballs, but Wendy Weber reminds me that we don’t have to face them alone. She shares how leaning into community and asking for help transforms not only our struggles but our growth. Wendy inspires me to see caregiving as an act of love, not just duty and challenges me to let go of the guilt and embrace the strength that comes from being vulnerable. Selfcare isn’t selfish—it’s essential. If you ever feel overwhelmed, remember you’re stronger than you think and more supported than you realize.

About Our Guest:

Wendy Weber, an energy healer and devoted parrot enthusiast, harmonizes her vibrant spirit with a talent for singer-songwriting, amplifying voices, and fostering unity. Wendy brews a unique melody of resilience and empowerment that she’s nurtured through decades of parrot companionship and raising her late daughter who had Down syndrome, then Alzheimer's. Her parody and original songwriting resonates in both healing work and musical expression that has sustained her through adversity to triumph.

Email: wendy@wendywebermusic.com

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Jennifer Takagi on Balancing Caregiving, Healing, and Intentional Living | EP020

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400

When life hits you hard, it’s not about pushing through at all costs; it’s about finding the balance to thrive. Jennifer Takagi shares hard-earned wisdom from her caregiving journey, emphasizing the power of self-care, intuition, and spiritual healing. She inspires us to listen to that quiet inner voice, trust our instincts, and embrace moments of rest and reflection, even in the most challenging times. Her message isn’t just about caregiving—it’s about living with intention and letting go of what doesn’t serve us.

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Jennifer Takagi, a 12-Minute Success Coach, empowers individuals—especially women—to discover their purpose and potential. Believing in the power of self-trust and intuition, she helps clients gain clarity, confidence, and meaningful success. As a keynote speaker, she inspires audiences to lead with their values and inner wisdom. Jennifer’s blend of intuitive guidance and practical strategies encourages growth, alignment with personal values, and impactful, soul-led leadership.

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Kelly Rudolph Explains How to Release Negativity and Reclaim Your Best Life | EP019

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Sometimes life feels like an endless grind—whether caregiving or carrying emotional baggage, the weight seems unbearable. But Kelly Rudolph inspires me with her belief that freedom is possible. She shares powerful tools to release deep-seated emotional junk that holds us back, especially for those over 40 when life feels heavy. Her story of resilience and renewal shows how we can let go of the negative cords tying us down, find joy, and embrace a lighter, freer self. It's all about knowing a way forward exists—and that hope alone can spark transformation.

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Your Inner Power Coach Kelly Rudolph opens your eyes to possibilities and opportunities so that you can think and feel more optimistic even when your circumstances seem never ending. This new mindset and emotional release improve your mental, emotional and physical health by raising your energy to enjoy more peace, confidence and self-value.

After surviving years of domestic violence, all the trauma was removed in an hour of powerful work with a Native American Medicine Man. And this is the work Kelly does with her clients. She is a sought after energy coach and transformational speaker for people who truly want more out of life and a bright future. She is a certified life coach, hypnotist, and NLP Practitioner with amazing personal and client success stories. Get her free Life Strategies for a Happy Life at www.PositiveWomenRock.com/gift

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Terry Tucker Proves Resilience Can Transform Pain Into Power | EP018

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Sometimes, the toughest challenges reveal the best in us. Terry Tucker’s story is a masterclass in resilience and compassion. From balancing an NCAA basketball career to caregiving for loved ones in their final days, and now navigating his 13-year battle with cancer, Terry shows us how to find meaning in the messiest parts of life. He turns pain into purpose through his work with Motivational Check, helping others realize their potential to lead extraordinary lives. His message? Lean into adversity—it’s not the end of your story but the beginning of something deeper.

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Terry Tucker is a speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development.

Among his diverse professional roles, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, and for the past twelve years, a cancer warrior.

He is the author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life and a co-author of Perspectives On Cancer: Stories Of Healing, Hope, & Resilience.

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Resolution for Sharegiving 2025 | EP017

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400

When it comes to resolutions, I’m all about keeping it real and keeping it doable. Forget those vague promises that fizzle out by mid-January—what works is setting goals that truly resonate with you and are backed by a solid plan. I’m challenging myself to adopt what I call "sharegiving," where every day I find a way to lighten someone else’s load with an intentional act of kindness. Whether it’s holding the door for someone or stepping up to help a caregiver in need, small acts add up. Let’s flip the script on resolutions this year and focus on making every goal personal, actionable, and tied to the kind of person we really want to be.

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Dr. Jill Rosenthal Explains Why Letting Go Is the Secret to Caregiving Success | EP016

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0400

When life throws unexpected challenges, like caregiving for a loved one with dementia, it teaches us the power of letting go and finding resilience in acceptance. Dr. Jill Rosenthal shares her incredible journey of turning heartbreak into strength, showing that thriving isn’t about changing circumstances but about shifting our mindset. She reminds us to release the guilt, adapt with love, and choose the battles that truly matter. From managing expectations to embracing the unpredictable, the key lies in surrendering control and focusing on what we can influence. Every challenge holds a lesson, and with the right mindset, even the toughest moments can lead to growth and connection.

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Jill Rosenthal is an award-winning Harvard & Stanford educated physician and best-selling author who retired after a 35+ year career and became certified as a mindset coach. Her extensive experience and training, coupled with her own transformation from a stressed, overworked, unhealthy physician, wife, and mother into a healthy, thriving coach make her uniquely equipped to help others release unconscious thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that hold them back, so they can create their dream life.

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Vivianne Winters Israel on How to Recharge and Show Up Stronger for Loved Ones | EP015

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Feeling drained by caregiving or just life’s relentless demands? Let me tell you, the secret to thriving starts with giving yourself permission to recharge. Vivianne Winters Israel—an experienced nurse, cancer survivor, and lifelong caregiver—knows this firsthand. With over 47 years in critical and emergency care, plus her personal experiences of caregiving for family members, she shares how embracing self-care tools transformed her ability to handle life’s toughest challenges, from caregiving stress to battling metastatic cancer. Vivianne unpacks simple, powerful practices—some as quick as two minutes—that help you break free from burnout and reclaim your energy and joy. Her message is clear: when you care for yourself first, you amplify your ability to support those you love. Don't wait—start filling your own cup today!

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Vivianne Winters Israel is a motivational speaker and author of the upcoming Adventure Annie, series of children’s books full of adventure and mystery (ages 9-12). Registered Nurse; studied cellular biology and physiologic psychology at California State University, Northridge; Mom and serialpreneur; published author, first book Tender Moments: Diary of a First-time Mother received Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, for non-fiction literature; co-author of Amazon Bestseller in three categories Life by Design: How to Create, Leverage, Legacy and Lifestyle; acknowledgements from The American Biographical Institute—Who’s Who of American Women, 2,000 Notable American Women, Woman of the Year (1990), and Golden Lifetime Achievement Award; Member: Independent Book Publishers Association; Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Her upcoming stories are crafted to help children work through the increased social and emotional challenges surrounding the pandemic, by experiencing real-life issues from the safety of engaging fictional adventures. Each with a free Teacher/Parent Resource Guide.

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Caregiving Isn’t Meant to be Lonely: How Denise Brown Builds Community through Support and Resilience | EP014

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Sometimes life feels like balancing a fragile house of cards—caregiving challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. My guest Denise Brown, an inspiring author and caregiving expert, brings hope, offering strategies to lighten the load and manage the stress, loneliness, and emotional toll of caregiving. With Denise’s wisdom, we chat about the importance of embracing community, setting boundaries, and finding moments of relief and joy amidst the chaos. Her books, including The Caregiving Years series, remind us that even in the toughest caregiving stages, we can craft plans that turn dread into action and heartache into healing. Denise inspires us to face each day with resilience and a reminder that no caregiver is truly alone.

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Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward.

Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs.

Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including the five-book series called Take Comfort; The Caregiving Years, Your Guide to Navigating the Six Caregiving Stages; and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again.

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Caregiver Pie: Maintaining Financial, Emotional, Mental, and Physical Wellbeing | 013

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0400

You deserve to feel whole while taking care of others. Picture a pie with four slices: financial, emotional, mental, and physical well-being. You need to keep each slice balanced and replenished because caregiving can take a toll on every piece. Financially, set realistic goals and create a budget to avoid future stress. Emotionally, give yourself space to process your feelings—ignoring them only floods your mind later. Mentally, stay creative and organized, even when drained, and physically, don't skip the exercise and habits that keep your energy steady. And here’s the secret ingredient: stories. Share them, hear them, and connect. Together, we can refill each other’s plates and savor the balance of a fulfilling life.

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Learn How Mike Spillman’s DIRRT Method Disrupts Caregiving Conflicts | 012

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Imagine stepping into a caregiving role with the same clarity and grace you'd bring to your most cherished relationships. Mike Spillman, an international motivational speaker, shares that family caregiving—especially around the holidays—often feels overwhelming, with emotions running high and patience running thin. But Mike believes it doesn’t have to drain you. With his "DIRRT method," which is applicable to any relationship, you can transform the experience for yourself and the loved one you’re caring for. It starts with a clear decision on what you want to accomplish, then identify the roadblocks in your way. Remove those obstacles, and replace them with support that moves you forward. Transformation isn’t instant, but as Mike explains, you’ll feel it as you learn to care with love and self-respect, creating a lasting positive impact for you and those you hold dear. Mike’s mission is to save 100 marriages before the end of 2025. It’s easy to see how caregiving and rational problem-solving make a good pair.

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Mike Spillman has been involved in the Personal Development arena for 40+ years helping others grasp the significance of a POSITIVE mindset in all areas of life.

He is an International Speaker and podcaster having published over 1,100 podcasts as well as blog articles. He has developed a 5-Step program called "The D.I.R.R.T. Method" that can lead others to success in ANY area of their life upon implementation.

Mike's personal goal is this: "To bring HAPPINESS, STABILITY and PURPOSE into the lives of others."

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Angela Haye on Rebuilding Lives Through Love, Support, and Education | 011

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Sometimes life calls you to a purpose you can’t ignore, and for our guest, that purpose means changing lives in Jamaica. Angel, runs an educational institute in the rural belt of Hanover, where they don’t just teach; they rebuild. Kids walk through the doors carrying heavy burdens—abuse, poverty, hopelessness—but they’ve created a safe space where they find emotional support, education, and meals. It’s more than academics; it’s showing them they’re worthy of a future. Seeing their students rise—whether they join the police, nursing, or even university—reminds her why she stays, even when the work is hard. Caregivers come in all forms, including teachers who give more than lessons—they give hope, love, and a second chance at life.

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Angela Haye hails from Jamaica. She migrated to the United States when she was a young girl where she finished her secondary education. She holds an Associate Degree in Business/Hotel Management from Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, Maryland USA; a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Tourism Management and a Master’s Degree in International Marketing and Management from the University of Maryland University College USA. In 2002 she returned to Jamaica where she founded the Hanover Educational Institute in addition to the rotary Club of Green Island, Sunrise, Jamaica, and she sits on several school boards. An eclectic thinker, whose hobbies include dancing, networking, and reading and spending quality time with friends and family, including two beautiful sons, Robert and Brandon. Angela Haye hosts “Let’s Talk” on Facebook and Instagram.

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How to Caregive Like a Boss | 010

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Caregiving doesn’t have to mean losing yourself—think of it as managing with purpose, like a boss. You’re not just there to show love; you’re there to make powerful choices that protect your well-being, too. Embrace rational caregiving by blending compassion with practical strategies: prioritize clear decision-making, time management, and boundaries. It’s about shifting from “caregiver” to “caregive”—a new verb for balancing empathy with action. Recognize your needs, respect your own limits, and embrace respite whenever possible. This approach empowers you and honors both you and your loved one. So why not caregive like a boss?

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Radical Self-Care, Kindness, and the Power of Storytelling with Barbara Newman | 009

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Chatting with Barbara Newman gave me a new way to look at caregiving, self-care, and the impact of storytelling. Barbara’s path—from working on Madison Avenue to exploring the bold spirit of American cowgirls—shows her belief in what she calls “radical self-care” and the power of community. For her, storytelling isn’t just about telling a tale; it’s a way to heal, share wisdom, and connect people across generations. Whether she’s helping Gen Z find their voices or guiding boomers to tell their life stories, Barbara shows us that giving back doesn’t require us to be heroes. Her advice? Focus on the little things, and above all, be kind.

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Barbara Newman’s storytelling career began on Madison Avenue, where she was a Creative Director on iconic global brands. Her life changed after hearing a story on NPR about the American cowgirl. She was so inspired by their strong, persevering spirit, that she traded high heels for cowboy boots and headed to Montana to film a documentary about their lives. While out west, she fell in love with the wild landscape, and how it transformed her relationship with the natural world. So began her next chapter as an author. Her award-winning young-adult novel, The Dreamcatcher Codes is her love letter to Mother Earth and all her daughters. She is currently working on her second book.

Barbara is on the Boards of the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative, the Berkshire International Film Festival, and EmPower Gen Z. She was also part of the think tank for the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media.

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How Music Therapy Can Enhance Quality of Life in Dementia Care with Alexis Baker | 008

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Join me as we step into the world of music therapy with Alexis Baker. As a music enthusiast, discussing the nuances of how music activates the brain, revives memories, and fosters emotional connections is incredibly enriching. Alexis highlights how therapeutic music benefits not just those in care but also the caregivers themselves, offering both solace and emotional release. Whether through personalized playlists to uplift spirits or integrating music into daily routines to ease challenging behaviors, music proves to be a powerful tool in transforming caregiving experiences. It's fascinating to see how melodies and rhythms can bridge communication gaps, especially in challenging journeys like dementia, where conventional language often falls short.

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Alexis Baker is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), certified dementia practitioner (CDP), and founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy. Her mission as a music therapist is to spark joy, create connections, and improve quality of life through meaningful music engagement. Alexis is passionate about using music to make a difference for older adults living with dementia.

After many years spent serving clients in person as a traveling music therapist, Alexis pivoted her business online in 2020. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, she and her husband, a professional videographer, decided to collaborate by putting their skills together. They initially launched Bridgetown's Virtual Music Engagement Program with only four videos. Now, the program features an extensive Video Library containing hundreds of on-demand therapeutic music sessions. Their dementia-friendly program focuses on meaningful engagement through music-based activities such as singing, rhythm and movement, gentle stretching, deep breathing exercises, and relaxation. Alexis includes an incredible range of genres, styles, and fun themes—there is something for everyone. This program has been described as a game-changer for people with dementia and their care staff such as Activity Directors and family caregivers.

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Journey Through Care: The Five Stages of Caregiving | 007

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

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The Quiet Conversation: How Nonverbal Cues Shape the Caregiving Experience with Yarona Boster | 006

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Diving into the world of caregiving with Yarona Boster, I unpack how mastering verbal and nonverbal communication transforms our interactions and impacts those we care for. Yarona highlights the often overlooked aspect of emotional contagion, where our moods and attitudes can subconsciously affect others, especially in sensitive caregiving settings. This understanding is crucial; it reminds us that our presence and how we express ourselves can either bridge or build walls between us and our loved ones. For any caregiver, recognizing the power of nonverbal cues and the emotional undercurrents they carry can profoundly change the caregiving experience, making it more genuine and supportive for everyone involved.

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Yarona Boster is a Communications Master, Advanced Certified Life Coach, Certified Speaker Coach, International Speaker, TEDx Speaker, and 2x bestselling international author.

Using her 17+ years of experience in human development, early childhood, psychology, and coaching, Yarona guides people in harnessing the art of communication by learning the behavioral skills needed to modify their verbal and non-verbal language.

From CEOs to parents, from intimate relationships to world stages, when we learn these skills, we become our own best asset in our personal and professional lives.

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Beyond Care-zilla: Embracing Delegation in Caregiving | 004

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:15:00 -0400

Caregiving is more than a mission—it’s a monumental task that you don’t have to shoulder alone!

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Breaking the Superhero Myth: Why Caregivers Need Community | 003

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:10:00 -0400

Caregiving isn't just a role; it's a deep dive into the world of giving and love, a journey that's taught me how powerful yet challenging it can be. I'm here to share not just the sunny sides but also the gritty realities of caregiving.

Join me as I unravel the perils of too much pride and the necessity of building a supportive team—it really does take a village. Standing back sometimes doesn't mean stepping away from care but rather preparing for the unexpected. In my own experience, facing the music—acknowledging that I couldn't do it all alone—wasn't about giving up but gearing up to ensure both my well-being and that of my loved ones. Listen as I share stories of caregivers who learned the hard way that 'superhero' isn't a sustainable role. Their journeys underscore the importance of community in caregiving and the critical need to keep the dialogue open and honest. If you're feeling the weight of caregiving solo, let's talk about 'sharegiving'—because sharing the load doesn't just help our loved ones, it saves us too.

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The Three Things Every Caregiver Needs: Recognition, Respect, and Respite | 002

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:05:00 -0400

When caregiving called, I didn't expect it to overhaul my life. But here I am, sharing my journey and the lessons I've learnt. I see caregiving as a labor of love, but it's crucial to manage it wisely to prevent overwhelming yourself.

Today, I share stories about the power of saying 'no' to preserve family relationships and your own well-being. I encountered a young woman, a student, who juggled her education with caregiving, forced to reduce her course load because of her demanding family schedule. We explored solutions, like involving other relatives which could free her time without damaging those precious family ties. This isn't just about juggling responsibilities but also about maintaining your mental, physical, and financial health, which are often sacrificed on the altar of caregiving. Remember, caregiving isn't a journey to be traveled alone; it's about creating a supportive community that can share the load, making the caregiver's role sustainable and fulfilling.

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The Power of Sharegiving: Transforming Caregiving Together | 001

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

When I stepped into caregiving, it completely turned my life upside down after an unexpected crisis demanded I take action. This journey exposed me to the harsh realities many face—balancing emotional stress with the whirlwind of unforeseen responsibilities.

I want to introduce you to the concept of 'sharegiving,' a strategy to distribute the caregiving load within a community. With over 55 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., I want to shed light on the immense, often unseen work they do, valued at over $600 billion. But this isn't just about numbers; it's about real people facing real challenges. My story is a heartfelt call to transform caregiving from a solitary struggle to a collective mission, ensuring that caring for a loved one doesn't mean losing oneself.

I invite you to join me in rethinking caregiving, aiming for a journey that’s about smart management, not just more sacrifice.

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