Episodes
March 26, 2025
Cybersecurity Meets Parenting: Kelvin Green on Empathy, Joy, and Change | EP029
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 emph...
March 19, 2025
Caregiving with Heart: Brenda Marie Sheldrake Shares Lessons Learned Along the Way | EP028
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 ...
March 12, 2025
From Race Cars to Caregiving: Jessica Soodeen Navigates Life’s Toughest Turns | EP027
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 s...
March 5, 2025
How to Improve Communication with Your Child – Insights from Dinalynn Rosenbush | EP026
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 d...
Feb. 26, 2025
How a Pet Death Doula Supports You & Your Pet Through End-of-Life Care with Monique Brignon | EP025
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 Brignon, a pet death doula, who shares how we can bring love, presence...
Feb. 19, 2025
Infusions, Lymphoma, Takotsubo, Oh My: Climbing the Mutual Caregiving Wall with Roselyn O’Brien Markowitz | EP024
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 managin...
Feb. 12, 2025
Disposable People: Caregiver Squawking | EP023
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, ...
Feb. 5, 2025
Beyond Care-zilla: Embracing Delegation in Caregiving - Encore | 022
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 ...
Jan. 29, 2025
Feeling Overwhelmed? Wendy Weber Shares Why Support Is Always Within Reach
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 ca...
Jan. 22, 2025
Jennifer Takagi on Balancing Caregiving, Healing, and Intentional Living | EP020
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, intuit...
Jan. 15, 2025
Kelly Rudolph Explains How to Release Negativity and Reclaim Your Best Life | EP019
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 re...
Jan. 8, 2025
Terry Tucker Proves Resilience Can Transform Pain Into Power | EP018
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 ...
Jan. 1, 2025
Resolution for Sharegiving 2025 | EP017
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 ...
Dec. 25, 2024
Dr. Jill Rosenthal Explains Why Letting Go Is the Secret to Caregiving Success | EP016
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 he...
Dec. 18, 2024
Vivianne Winters Israel on How to Recharge and Show Up Stronger for Loved Ones | EP015
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 l...
Dec. 11, 2024
Caregiving Isn’t Meant to be Lonely: How Denise Brown Builds Community through Support and Resilience | EP014
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 strate...
Dec. 4, 2024
Caregiver Pie: Maintaining Financial, Emotional, Mental, and Physical Wellbeing | 013
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 ...
Nov. 27, 2024
Learn How Mike Spillman’s DIRRT Method Disrupts Caregiving Conflicts | 012
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 t...
Nov. 20, 2024
Angela Haye on Rebuilding Lives Through Love, Support, and Education | 011
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 reb...
Nov. 13, 2024
How to Caregive Like a Boss | 010
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 ...
Nov. 6, 2024
Radical Self-Care, Kindness, and the Power of Storytelling with Barbara Newman
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...
Oct. 30, 2024
How Music Therapy Can Enhance Quality of Life in Dementia Care with Alexis Baker
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...
Oct. 23, 2024
Journey Through Care: The Five Stages of Caregiving | 007
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 need...
Oct. 16, 2024
The Quiet Conversation: How Nonverbal Cues Shape the Caregiving Experience with Yarona Boster | 006
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 emo...