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Focused Healthy Family Podcast#176 Tapping into CalmJoin Gina and Don on the EFT Tapping space for calm. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as “tapping,” are remarkably effective and easy-to-learn methods that empower individuals to break free from pain, trauma, and other life challenges. These evidence-based techniques have transformed the lives of thousands, helping them overcome a wide range of emotional and physical difficulties with incredible speed and ease. By gently tapping on specific meridian points, EFT harmonizes the body's energy system, promoting enhanced physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Whether you're seeking relief from stress, anxiety, or deep-seated traumas, tapping offers a powerful and...2025-07-2435 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#175 Chip DropIn this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into some of the clever, practical tips from AARP Magazine’s article “99 Great Ways to Save.” From small habits to smarter spending choices, they share their favorite money-saving strategies that don’t require major sacrifices. But it’s not just about cutting costs—Gina and Don also explore how our fast-paced lifestyle can push us to make impulsive decisions, whether it’s spending too much or doing too much, too quickly. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about slowing down, being intentional, and creating healthier habits for your wallet and you...2025-07-2236 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#173 Stories That Shape Us – Life, Laughter, and LessonsIn this heartwarming episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don invite listeners on a our storytelling journey through the lives of some of our guests. From humorous family memories to pivotal moments that changed their paths, we celebrate the beauty in shared experiences. It's all about connection, laughter, and the little things that make life meaningful. Sit back, smile, and maybe even shed a tear as we explore the fun and fascinating tales that remind us we’re never alone. Adam Salzman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0p76Rl-b1U...2025-07-0326 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastReconnecting After 60: Socializing for Healthy AgingIn this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into the importance of staying socially connected after age 60. Inspired by a Healthline article, they share simple, meaningful ways to expand your social life—from joining walking groups and taking classes to volunteering and using tech to stay in touch. They explore how socializing boosts mental and physical health, and offer real-world tips for overcoming obstacles like transportation and isolation. Whether you're retired or just looking to meet new people, this episode is full of practical ideas to help you reconnect, stay engaged, and thrive in yo...2025-06-2629 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#171 Medication Mayhem: The Challenges of Managing Meds for SeniorsIn this eye-opening episode, Gina and Don explore the complicated world of medication management for seniors. As we age, prescriptions pile up, schedules get confusing, and the risks of missed doses or dangerous interactions increase. Gina, with her background as an Occupational Therapist, shares practical tips on how to create routines, track meds, and communicate with doctors. Don brings the emotional side into focus—how stress, memory, and even resistance can play a role in medication mishaps. Together, they shed light on why managing meds is more than just popping pills—it's a vital part of senior health and care...2025-06-1937 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#169 The "F" WordIn this episode, Gina and Don take on the “F word” that no aging adult wants to talk about — falling. For many older adults, the fear of falling looms large, threatening their independence, confidence, and daily life. Gina and Don break down the many factors that contribute to falls, from physical changes like muscle weakness and balance issues, to environmental hazards lurking right at home. But it’s not all doom and gloom — they also explore practical, proactive ways to reduce the risk of falling and help aging loved ones stay safe, steady, and strong. Whether you’re an older...2025-06-0540 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#168 Going to the Market to Buy a...In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don dive into the importance of being intentional when it comes to grocery shopping and meal planning. They explore how taking the time to plan what you need before heading to the store can reduce stress, save money, and lead to healthier choices for the whole family. From making a shopping list that reflects your actual needs, to thinking through how you're going to get to the store—whether it's with the kids in tow or after a long day—they offer practical tips for making the...2025-05-2938 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#167 Sugar, SugarIn this eye-opening episode, Don and Gina explore the hidden world of sugar—from the dozens of names it goes by on food labels to its surprising effects on the aging brain and body. Drawing from Jeanne Dorin McDowell's AARP Magazine article “The Aging Power of Sugar”, they dive into how sugar impacts memory, inflammation, and mood, especially as we age. You’ll hear: Why sugar shows up as more than 60 different ingredients in processed foods How excess sugar can fuel chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s The cultur...2025-05-2244 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#165 Grandma, I am in Jail...Help!In this eye-opening episode of Focused Healthy Family, Don and Gina dive into the powerful new film Thelma, a dark comedy-thriller inspired by a real-life scam targeting seniors. The movie follows a feisty grandmother who takes justice into her own hands after falling victim to a phone scam impersonating her grandson—an increasingly common tactic that uses AI-generated voices pulled from social media videos. Don and Gina explore the emotional impact of these scams on older adults and their families, discussing how rapidly advancing technology is being used to exploit trust and create panic. They also share pr...2025-05-0833 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#163 Don't Should On MeIn this insightful episode, Gina and Don Grothoff dive into the subtle yet powerful ways language shapes our thoughts, relationships, and emotional well-being. They explore 10 common words and phrases that can sneak negativity or pressure into our conversations—and offer more mindful, empowering alternatives. They are: Should, Always, Never, Why, But, Ought, Must, Whatever, Gotto, Haveto 🔄 Replace “should” with “wish” 🧭 Shift “always” to “there are times” 🔄 Trade “never” for “sometimes” 🔍 Ask “what” instead of “why” ⚖️ Swap “but” with “the problem is…” 💬 Use “I would prefer” instead of “ought” 💡 Try “it is important to consider” in place of “must” 🗣️ Say “it is your choice” rath...2025-04-2437 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#162 Home Safe Home: Where the Grab Bars Are Stylish - Green Light MobilityIn this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don Grothoff sit down with Caryn Fidalgo, OTD, OTR/L, an experienced Occupational Therapist and co-founder of Green Light Mobility. Caryn shares how she and her husband Felipe, a Physical Therapist, bring their combined clinical expertise into homes and businesses to create safe, functional, and personalized spaces for individuals of all ages and abilities. From outpatient rehab to in-home therapy for geriatric and adults, Caryn discusses the importance of looking beyond just equipment—highlighting how thoughtful setup and therapeutic insight can make a world of difference. Th...2025-04-1741 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#161 Aging Gracefully... Somewhere Else! - Interview with Jamie Jolley In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Don and Gina welcome Jamie Jolley from Blue Dot Care. With nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, Jamie has dedicated his career to guiding families through the challenging process of finding the right care options for their aging loved ones. From assisted living and memory care to home health facilities, Jamie takes pride in doing the research and offering his services at no charge to clients. His passion for helping families navigate this journey shines through as he shares insights and stories from his work. Tu...2025-04-1057 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#160 Rules and RealityIn this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into the complex world of hospital, rehab, and facility stays—unpacking the often-overlooked rules that can impact your loved one's care. They discuss the realities of insurance coverage, including what it does not cover and how it directly affects the length of hospital and rehab stays. Too often, families find themselves caught off guard when a hospital announces that a patient must be discharged with little notice—sometimes with just a day to decide on the next steps. Gina and Don share insights on the importance of b...2025-04-0339 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#159 - Understanding Senior Living Options with Sharon Willis of Ranson RidgeIn this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don Grothoff sit down with Sharon Willis from Ranson Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care to explore the different levels of care available for aging loved ones. Sharon helps clarify the distinctions between Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, offering valuable insights into what each level provides and how families can determine the right fit for their loved ones. We also touch on Skilled Nursing facilities and the important role they play in the continuum of senior care. Whether you're planning ahead or navigating care options right now, this...2025-03-2739 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#158 How It All Began… and Got a Little WeirdIn this heartwarming (and slightly hilarious) episode, Gina and Don Grothoff take a stroll down memory lane and reintroduce themselves to the Focused Healthy Family audience in the most personal way possible—through stories of their own lives. From tales of their births (yes, even those!), awkward first dates, parenting adventures, and the journey that led them to create this podcast, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the real people behind the mics. With plenty of laughs, a few sweet moments, and maybe even an embarrassing story or two, this episode is all about connection—both with e...2025-03-2056 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#157 Occupational Therapy...On the toiletIn this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into a topic that often goes overlooked but plays a huge role in caregiving—bathroom safety and accessibility for aging loved ones, whether they’re in the hospital or at home. From the challenges of maneuvering into a bathroom with a walker or wheelchair to practical solutions like sliding tub chairs and grab bars, we share real-life insights and tips for making this essential space safer and more functional. We discuss the often complicated logistics caregivers face, the importance of preparation, and the tools and modifications that...2025-03-1344 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#156 Legacy of LoveWhat do we truly leave behind for our children? In this heartfelt episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don explore the many ways we can build a lasting legacy—not just through material possessions, but through the skills, talents, stories, and love we share. They reflect on their own experiences, from learning valuable life skills from their parents to creating meaningful traditions with their own children. Join them as they discuss the importance of passing down wisdom, fostering strong connections, and being intentional about the memories we create. Whether it's teaching a practical skill, sh...2025-03-0638 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 6 - Vacation InterruptedWhat a vacation we were enjoying...interrupted! Keeping on track with your vacation when life reminds you that it is still going on and comes in and interrupts your leisure time. What to do to not let life distract you away from enjoying your time. Gina and Don are in the dark about this and very much in tune with it. Join us for this lively conversation. #vacationinterrupted #howtoreallyenjoyvacation #vacate #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamilypodcast2024-12-3137 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 5 - Caregiving CrazyIn this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don sit down with Mike Collins, author of Caregiving Can Make Life Crazy!, to discuss the challenges and chaos that come with caregiving. Mike shares insights from his book, focusing on the "5 H’s of Caregiving"—Heart, Head, Health, Home, and Hands. He explains how caregiving often starts with the Heart, the emotional pull to help a loved one, before moving to the Head, where planning and decision-making come into play. They explore how caregiving impacts your Health, the adjustments needed in your Home, and the Hands-on actions that...2024-12-3056 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 4 - The Places You Will Go...New Year's resolutions, goals, dreams and visions for the future. Where will you go in 2024? The bigger question is who are you deciding to be in 2024? This is the time of year when we make some decisions about losing weight, achieving some goals or being a more positive person. Gina and Don talk about things that happened this past year and their thoughts on setting resolutions for 2024. Join them now... #2024newyearresolutions #2024newyearscelebration @happynewyear2024 #resolutionsandgoals20242024-12-2944 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 3 - Love IsIn this heartwarming episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, hosts Don and Gina Grothoff sit down with Kimberly Lipsky Weidman, the inspiring author of the children's book "Love Is." Kimberly shares the incredible story behind her book, which began as a simple 3rd-grade essay that won first prize in a local contest. Kimberly grew up writing stories, songs and ad campaigns; playing with LEGO®; dressing up in completely mismatched clothes; and wanting to be everything from a boxer (thanks, Rocky) to soda fountain waitress (thanks, local penny candy store). Ultimately, she found her creative outlet through a...2024-12-2856 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 1 - Adventures of a Single Mom - Claire MartinToday Gina and Don interview Claire Martin and now in her own words she will describe who she is and why we love talking to her: Hi, I’m Claire Martin the founder and host of “Strong, Single and Human” Podcast. So, who the hell am I? I moved to Australia 13 years ago for love!!!!! oh and to have fun, work hard and live the Australian dream…. the last thing I expected was to be a 49-year-old single mum navigating the challenges of raising a child on my own with no support network but here I am. In my pr...2024-12-261h 02
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday (A Little More Than A) Tips - Holiday - Xmas MemoriesHappy Holidays from Gina and Don with some of our Xmas memories, enjoy. 2024-12-2421 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#147 - Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas for Young and OldIn this heartwarming episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don Grothoff share practical and thoughtful tips to help families navigate the holiday season with less stress and more connection. From slowing down during travel time to being mindful about eating foods that make you feel your best, Gina and Don remind us how important it is to focus on what truly matters. The holidays aren't about one specific day or a perfect moment—they're about being present with the ones you love, creating memories, and savoring time together. Tune in for simple strategies that will help yo...2024-12-1924 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tues Tips Holiday Traditions and HistoryWhat is your belief around Christmas? Santa Claus’ beginnings? If not Christmas what else is celebrated? Did you know pagans might have been the ones who started Christmas? Historian and Author Kenneth C. Davis knows a lot about holidays and their origins and we listen to him here. Did you know Christians at one time were persecuted for celebrating Jesus’ birth? Kwanzaa was birthed from the riots of Watts! Let’s explore holidays of all different kinds, join us for this lively conversation. Kenneth C. Davis ( Historian and Author of the Series of books: “Don’t Know Much About...2024-12-1740 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#146 Dementia in the MediaIn this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don explore the portrayal of dementia in movies and TV shows. They discuss how some productions romanticize the condition, giving it a polished Hollywood treatment, while others offer raw and realistic depictions that foster understanding and empathy. From the heartwarming yet idealized moments in The Notebook to the unflinchingly honest portrayals in Still Alice and The Father, Gina and Don analyze what these narratives get right and where they fall short. #DementiaAwareness #CaregiverSupport #DementiaInMedia #MentalHealthMatters #StillAlice #TheFather #TheNotebook #FamilyCaregivers #HollywoodAndDementia #FocusedHealthyFamily #AlzheimersAwareness 2024-12-1239 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips – Holiday – Laugh, Breath and EnjoyIt is a simple concept but one we forget in the middle of all the preparations and planning of the holidays. Just to find time to laugh, breath and enjoy. Gina and Don talk about that give some tips you may not have thought of. #holidays #christmas #thanksgiving #emotionsaroundholidays #feelingsaroundholidays #kidsandholidays #kidsandchristmas #hanukkah #Kwanzaa2024-12-1005 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#145 EFT Emotional Freedom TechniquesThis is where EFT comes in. EFT is a tool that helps us reconnect and restore that flow. By tapping on specific points along our body’s meridian lines, we’re essentially giving ourselves a reset. Think of it like going to your breaker box at home and flipping the switch back to “on.” Tapping gently but purposefully on these meridian points sends signals to the brain that it’s okay to let go of the blockages that may be holding us in a state of stress, fear, or pain. When we tap, we’re sending a calming mess...2024-12-0558 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips - Holidays - Remembering the important stuffThrough all the shopping, planning, visiting, celebrating and cooking it is important to remember one thing. Gina and Don talk about it and give some tips on how to achieve it. #holidays #christmas #thanksgiving #emotionsaroundholidays #feelingsaroundholidays #kidsandholidays #kidsandchristmas #hanukkah #Kwanzaa2024-12-0306 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#144 Holidays: Navigating the Season with Seniors & Creating Your Own TraditionsIn this heartfelt episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don Grothoff tackle the unique challenges and joys of navigating the holiday season with the senior population. From balancing their needs and emotions to creating meaningful moments, this discussion offers practical tips and compassionate insights for families with aging loved ones. As the conversation unfolds, Gina and Don share their own family tradition, Thanksmas, a beautiful blend of gratitude and celebration. They reflect on how creating personal holiday rituals can bring families closer together, reduce holiday stress, and focus on what truly matters during this busy season.2024-11-2832 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips - Holiday Travels“Let’s see, once we get to mom’s then we have to go to Grandma’s, then over to Uncle Charlies and of course got to see our good friends Sue and John! Then we have that play mom wants us to go to, there is the party at Henderson’s and the kids want to see Santa. Oh my how are we going to do all of that?” We try to do everything possible during the holidays and that can cause stress. Don and Gina have some ideas on that. #holidaytravel #christmastravelideas #thanksgivingtravel #emotionsarou...2024-11-2606 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#143 Crazy When We Are Late with Jondi Whitis - FHF PodcastIn this heartfelt episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don Grothoff sit down with Jondi Whitis to explore her deeply personal journey navigating her parents’ experience with Alzheimer’s. Together, they discuss the challenges and insights gained from watching her mom and dad face the stages of aging, memory loss, and the emotional complexities that come with it. Jondi reflects on the importance of paying attention to the subtle signals of aging and cognitive decline—signs that often go unnoticed until it feels too late. The conversation highlights how her family, like many, found themselves a bit be...2024-11-2146 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips - Holidays Eating RightGrandma’s famous apple pie, that green been casserole you love so much and of course a lot of sweet treats through the holiday. They are hard to pass up. How do you get through the holiday and still try to eat right. There is a connection between what we eat and how we behave. Gina and Don talk about how to balance out the eating to have a more wonderful holiday experience. #holidays #christmas #thanksgiving #emotionsaroundholidays #feelingsaroundholidays #kidsandholidays #kidsandchristmas #hanukkah #Kwanzaa2024-11-1904 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#142 Caregiving Crazy with Mike CollinsIn this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don sit down with Mike Collins, author of Caregiving Can Make Life Crazy!, to discuss the challenges and chaos that come with caregiving. Mike shares insights from his book, focusing on the "5 H’s of Caregiving"—Heart, Head, Health, Home, and Hands. He explains how caregiving often starts with the Heart, the emotional pull to help a loved one, before moving to the Head, where planning and decision-making come into play. They explore how caregiving impacts your Health, the adjustments needed in your Home, and the Hands-on actions that...2024-11-1455 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips - Holidays - Respecting Kids FeelingsYou try to fit everything in, seeing the grandparents, visiting your sister, visiting the sights and being a part of the activities and celebrations. No matter your thoughts about the holidays they really are about and for the children. What can you do to make it the best? Gina and Don talk about it today on this podcast #holidayplanningandmanaging #christmasplanning #thanksgiving #santaclaus #holidaytipsandideas #thanksmas #familyholidaytravel #happyholidays #santaclaus #helpfulholidaytips #parentsplanningforchristmas #xmasplanning 2024-11-1205 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#141 A Stroke of Bad Luck - FHF PodcastIn this episode, Gina and Don (Don has just come off of a stroke him self) leads us through a deep dive into the world of strokes, exploring the different types—ischemic, hemorrhagic, and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Strokes don’t come in just one form, and understanding the variations can be life-saving. We start by breaking down ischemic strokes, the most common type, which occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain, cutting off vital oxygen. Next, we’ll explore hemorrhagic strokes, caused by bleeding in or around the brain, often linked to high b...2024-11-0737 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips - Holidays Don't rush the kids.You try to fit everything in, seeing the grandparents, visiting your sister, visiting the sights and being a part of the activities and celebrations. No matter your thoughts about the holidays they really are about and for the children. What can you do to make it the best? Gina and Don talk about it today on this podcast #holidayplanningandmanaging #christmasplanning #thanksgiving #holidaytipsandideas #thanksmas #familyholidaytravel #happyholidays #helpfulholidaytips #parentsplanningforchristmas #xmasplanning 2024-11-0504 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips- Getting Kids Involved in the holidaysDo you feel in order to get it right you gotta do it yourself? Are the kids kind of slow, make mistakes and are goofy? Christmas and the holidays are suppose to be times to bring families together which means there is a lot to do you don’t have to do it yourself, Kids can help, do let them. It can be messy and slower but the chance hear to enjoy and bond with family. #holidayplanningandmanaging #christmasplanning #thanksgiving #holidaytipsandideas #thanksmas #familyholidaytravel #happyholidays #helpfulholidaytips #parentsplanningforchristmas #xmasplanning2024-10-2904 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#140 Bearment, Heart Attack and Stroke, Oh Mg.Bear events are hard and heart attack are hard enough to put aside. Stroke made is event hard. Don has been all of that and more. Join us now for this warm and satisfieding design. 2024-10-2445 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#138 The Long Journey to Good-ByeSaying good-bye as someone you love transitions to a better place is heart-wrenching and difficult. It is even harder when the illness takes years to slowly take someone away. Gina's dad transition this week after a long struggle with Parkinson's and finally dementia. Gina and Don talk about that struggle and handling his death and the after work. Join us for this heart warming conversation. #parkinsonssupport #dementiawithparkinsons #dealingwithdeath #storiesofadad #storiesofparkinsons2024-10-1748 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#136 Our Bodies, Medicine and MoreWhat we put in our bodies is extremely important and we are not talking about food. Medicine can play a huge role in our healing process but they come with side effects, can be deadly when mixed with the wrong medicine and can actually work against our health. What do we do about it? Gina and Don discuss the healing effects and the side effects. Join us for this informative discussion. #drugssideeffects #medicinesinteractions #druginteractionadvocacy #toomanymeds #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily2024-10-0345 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastReplay 12 - FHF Tuesday Tips - ContrastTo fully know what we want in life we first have to know what we don't want. Defining life through contrast is essential to life itself. Tips on understanding contrast and its importance. #parenttips #rightwrong #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusehealthyfamilypodcast #behaviormodification #anxietyrelief #stressmanagement2024-10-0122 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#135 Barriers To Better Care - FHF PodcastIn this episode of Focused Healthy Family podcast, we dive into a critical issue that often goes unnoticed: the design and functionality of hospitals and senior care facilities. Are they truly equipped to meet the unique needs of our aging population? From a lack of specialized materials to outdated equipment, these institutions are often not built with seniors in mind. We explore the real challenges faced by older adults and their families when seeking healthcare and how these systemic gaps can affect their well-being. Tune in to uncover eye-opening insights on why our healthcare system must evolve to support...2024-09-2639 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#134 The Art of Juggling - Parenting and Education - FHF PodcastParenting feels like juggling on steroids! While jugglers balance balls, pins, and even fiery torches, parents are juggling much more — kids, jobs, school activities, aging parents, household chores, bills, and never-ending to-do lists. It’s an overwhelming act that leaves us asking: How do we manage it all? And why does it sometimes feel harder than it needs to be? Join Gina and Don as they dive into the daily juggling act of parenthood. Let’s tackle the chaos together and discover how to ease the stress of keeping all those balls in the air! #Parent...2024-09-1943 min
Strong Single and HumanEP 170 - Gina and Don Grothoff - Parenting, Mental Health, and the Grothoff Family's JourneyGina and Don Grothoff,(Grodoff) are parents and founders of Focused Healthy Family. Despite their qualifications as occupational therapists, child-led learning coaches, EFT practitioners, and mindset coaches, One might think with all those qualifications and the fact Donald and Gina are the proud parents of three children who are now 25, 21, and 14 that they were prepared for any parenting challenges.
But along with the joys and challenges of everyday parenting, the Grothoff family has experienced issues with mental illness, extreme personality and behavior changes raising three kids two of whom suffer from severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,
Gina...2024-09-171h 06
Focused Healthy Family PodcastReplay 8 FHF Tues Tips - Unforgettable MistakesMistakes, don't you wish they could just go away? Well don't throw them away that quick they might just be useful.2024-09-0322 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#131 Family Caregiver vs Professional Caregiver - FHF PodcastAre you taking care of a loved one at home? Whether you are raising a child or caring for an aging parent or spouse you are a caregiver. Do you not wear that label proudly? Does anyone recognize you for that job. And yes caregiving is a job whether you are a caregiver that gets paid for what you do or whether it is the thankless work of caring for another. Gina and Don talk about the difference and what they mean. #seniorcaregiver #familycaregiver #professionalcaregiver #certifiednurseassistant #seniorcarenurse #medtech2024-08-2949 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastReplay 7 FHF Tues Tips - MirroringEach Tuesday Gina and Don share another parental tip to help parents live a more conscious parent life. Simple yet effective ideas that parents can take and use immediately to change how they communicate, improve kids’ behavior, lower parent and child anxiety and build better family relationships. Join them today 2024-08-2722 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#130 Love Is - Interview with Kimberly Lipsky Weidman - FHF Podcast In this heartwarming episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, hosts Don and Gina Grothoff sit down with Kimberly Lipsky Weidman, the inspiring author of the children's book "Love Is." Kimberly shares the incredible story behind her book, which began as a simple 3rd-grade essay that won first prize in a local contest. Kimberly grew up writing stories, songs and ad campaigns; playing with LEGO®; dressing up in completely mismatched clothes; and wanting to be everything from a boxer (thanks, Rocky) to soda fountain waitress (thanks, local penny candy store). Ultimately, she found her...2024-08-2255 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#129 Ask The OT - Dealing with Triggering PastTaking care of an aging loved one and they start bringing up the past which triggers you. What do you do? How do you handle the anxiety that begins to arise? Gina talks about that and what to do if you really don't want to visit your aging parent because they don't recognize you. Tune in and find the answers. #caringforaginglovedone #caregiving #caregiversupport #handlinganaginglovedone #caregivingaparent #caregiverburnout2024-08-1547 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#128 Invisible Labor - FHF PodcastDo you get recognized for all you do? Does your duties at home feel like a job yet you don't get paid? Recognition for a mom raising kids, a dad being a stay at home dad or caregiving for an aging parent they are all hard jobs. Do we recognize those achievements? Gina and Don discuss Invisible Labor and how it needs to be recognized. Join us #invisiblelabor #stayathomedad #stayathomemom #jobsthatpay #dutiesofamom #caregivinganaginglovedone #caregiversupport https://www.zenparentingradio.com How Are You Peeling2024-08-0843 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastReplay 4 FHF Tues Tips - Classes that should be taught in school.Are the subject in school the subject that best fit in today’s world? Do schools teach us what we remember and need for our everyday lives? If schools won’t parents should! Join Gina and Don for another Tues Tips for Parents2024-07-3011 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#126 Advocacy for a loved one - FHF PodcastStepping in when another can not. Being there for an aging loved one who may not be able to ask for what they need or what help they can get. Someone being a advocate is an important role whether it is in the hospital, senior care facility or anywhere. Gina and Don talk today how what it takes to advocate and how vital it is to an aging loved ones health and care. Join us... #senioradvocacy #seniorcareadvocacy #takingcareofaginglovedone #stayatahospital #advocateforseniorcare #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily https://www.medicare.gov/ https://www.aplaceformom.com/ ...2024-07-2558 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#125 Allowing Creativity with Dementia - FHF PodcastAre there light moments? Are there cognitive moments? We have to recognize light moments with an aging loved one because as time goes on those moments can come fewer and farther in between so cherish them always. Learning how to let go and let the moments flow is what Gina and Don talk about in this episode. Join us...2024-07-1845 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastReplay 3 FHF Tues Tips - Dealling with Disagreement"I can hear the two of them up there yelling at each other, I'll put stop to this right now!" Then it is up there and the punishments fly. "You are grounded for two weeks...keep up the back talk and it will be a month." Does that sound familiar? Does it really resolve the issue or does it cause resentment and anger. Gina and Don gives some tips on handling disagreement for better results. #arguing #siblingrivalry #kidsyelling #howtostopafight #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily2024-07-1622 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastReplay 2 FHF Tues Tips - Freedom - July 4With all the fireworks, picnics and family gatherings what is the fourth of july all about? And how does it relate to parenting? Freedom is what our country is all about and for parenting freedom has more meaning. Join Gina and Don with their latest Tuesday Tips for Parents where they discuss freedom. #parenting #freedomwithparenting #fourthofjulyfreedom #holiday #enjoyingtheholiday #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily2024-07-0907 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#123 Jumping Off The Powerpole with Helen Gardiner-Parks - FHF Podcast How do you gain perspective on your life by climbing and jumping off a powerpole? That is what Gina and Don discuss with Cartwheeling Sage Helen Gardiner-Parks Helen is passionate about food, transformation and play—oh, and social justice, too. She is passionate about a lot of things and I have found a way to combine all of them into my passion for coaching people into their greatness. She is certified as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist (FBCS) which means I have extensive tools to support you in...2024-07-0442 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#121 Generational Pride - FHF PodcastWelcome to Pride month. Each generation has its thoughts and belief when it comes to theis LBGTQ+ community of people. Depending on how someone was raised, what their religious beliefs are and what stereo types they have learned determines their acceptance and welcoming they are to this community. Join Gina and Don for this lively discussion. https://sageusa.care/ This Is Growing Old Podcast episodes: Aging with Pride Celebrating Pride Month lbgtq+community #gaypridemonth #transgenderpride #gayacceptance 2024-06-2050 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips for Parents - Tip # 99 - Taking Your Power BackWe lose our power and voice many times as a small child being told to be quiet and we don't show emotions. Put our nose to the grind stone and not pay attention to how we are feeling and most of all don't speak how you are feeling. Taking our power back is vital. #personalpower #takingourpowerback #whatisourpower #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff2024-06-1808 minFocused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips for Parents - Tip # 98 - Happy Fathers DayWell, another Father's Day is coming and what kind of things can you do for dad? Gina and Don talk about what Father's day means and some ideas for what to do for your dad. Happy Father's Day to all who fit the role we call dad. #fathersday #celebratingdads #fatherhood #fathersdayholidaytips #happyfathersday #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily2024-06-1109 minFocused Healthy Family Podcast#119 Vacation...Interrupted - FHF PodcastWhat a vacation we were enjoying...interrupted! Keeping on track with your vacation when life reminds you that it is still going on and comes in and interrupts your leisure time. What to do to not let life distract you away from enjoying your time. Gina and Don are in the dark about this and very much in tune with it. Join us for this lively conversation. #vacationinterrupted #howtoreallyenjoyvacation #vacate #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamilypodcast2024-06-0636 minFocused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips for Parents - Tip # 97 - Dare To Be YourselfDare To Be Yourself by Stephen Cohen - How does this book have connection to you? Are you a pleaser and giver? Setting your expectations based on others instead of yourself? How is that working out for you. Gina and Don discuss how you can change and focus on yourself. #expectationsofothers #daretobeyourself #focusedhealthyfamily #tuesdaytipsforparents2024-06-0409 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips for Parents - Tip #96 - Capital "S" SelfishYou're so selfish! Always thinking of yourself! We put a lot of guilt out there when we accuse someone of being selfish. Are they really selfish? What does that mean? Gina and Don explore selfishness. #whosselfish #selfishpeople #beingselfish #takingcareofonesself 2024-05-2810 min
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#117 Adventures of a Single Mum with Claire Martin Founder of Strong, Single and HumanToday Gina and Don interview Claire Martin and now in her own words she will describe who she is and why we love talking to her: Hi, I’m Claire Martin the founder and host of “Strong, Single and Human” Podcast. So, who the hell am I? I moved to Australia 13 years ago for love!!!!! oh and to have fun, work hard and live the Australian dream…. the last thing I expected was to be a 49-year-old single mum navigating the challenges of raising a child on my own with no support network but here...2024-05-231h 01
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips for Parents - Tip # 95 - A person is a person no matter how small.Horton knew it, why don't parents? Respect is a two way street. Gina and Don talk today about how respect is a two way street for kids and parents. #respect #apersonisaperson #nomatterhowsmall #parentchildrelationship #parentchildrespect #respectingothers 2024-05-2116 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips for Parents - Tip # 94 - ConsciousnessBeing aware, tuned in and knowing yourself. How do you really do that or even try to do that. Gina and Don explore some ideas on finding your own awareness. #consciousness #mindfulness #awareness #tuningintooneself #self-awareness2024-05-1412 min
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips for Parents - Tip #93 - MotherhoodHappy Mother's Day to all the Mothers out there. Gina and Don do a tribute to motherhood including personal experiences of Gina's. #motherhood #happymothersday #motherhoodtribute #beingamom #mom #ginagrothoff #tuesdaytipsforparents2024-05-0714 min
No More Meds podcast#23 How To Talk So Kids Will ListenDonald and Gina are the proud parents of three children. Donald is an author, speaker, EFT Practitioner, and Behavior Transformation Specialist and Gina is an Occupational Therapist, writer, homeschooler, child-led Learning Coach and Behavior Transformation Specialist. Along with the joys and challenges of everyday parenting, the Grothoff family has experienced issues with mental illness, including a sudden personality and behavior change in their children which led them down a long, traumatic and difficult journey with many mistakes made along the way. Gina and Don found they had to listen to and take the advice from the professionals bu...2022-04-0837 min
Conquering EverestTransforming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Don and Gina GrothoffAre you ready for a major shift in your life? Do you need help rediscovering yourself? Do you want to live with purpose, conviction, and courage? Schedule your free 60-minute session with Brian today. http://www.conqueringeverest.com
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Donald and Gina are the proud parents of three children who are now 22, 18, and 11. With Donald being an author, speaker, EFT Practitioner, and Family Coach and Gina practicing Occupational Therapy, Child-Led Learning, and running a North Carolina homeschool website, one might think they were...2021-08-1844 min
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival PodcastEpisode 107: Helping Families Cope with Invisible Disabilities with Don GrothoffMost assistance offered to disabled children and adults is for the disabled individual. Not everyone may realize that their families may need assistance as well. Parents and siblings can suffer from anxiety, fear, stress, and a host of other issues related to their loved one’s disability. In this episode, Annette speaks with Don Grothoff, a behavior transformation specialist, family coach and father of three about his personal experience dealing with “invisible disabilities” within his family and how they developed a program to help other families like theirs. Invisible Disabilities are those disabilities and disorders that show...2021-04-2845 min
Short and Sweet Parenting TipsTools for Parents to Reduce Anxiety During the Pandemic: OVERVIEW | S1 E40Focused Healthy Family founders, Don and Gina Grothoff, guide parents through tangible ways to not only minimize anxiety now, but also post-COVID and beyond, as these tactics can cultivate beneficial skills that your children will need to be healthy, successful adults. 2021-04-1408 min
My Sentiments Exactly084: Raising Children with OCD & Anxiety Issues ft. Don & Gina GrothoffTune in as Kay, Don, and Gina, discuss the Grothoff's experience of raising a child with OCD, lessons, regrets, advice, and how they've used their experience to help others through Focused Healthy Family.
Don and Gina have a passion for helping parents overcome their child’s behavior and anxiety issues without medication. Now more than ever the world is dealing with ever growing issues of anger, bullying, abuse, and anxiety and parents are desperate for non-medical alternatives.
Donald Grothoff is an author, speaker, EFT Practitioner, Behavior Transformation Specialist and co-owner of Focused Healthy Fa...2021-03-2637 min
BITEradio.meFocused Healthy Family - OCD and Children with Don & Gina GrothoffFocused Healthy Family - OCD and Children with Don & Gina Grothoff In one night, Gina, Don and their family’s lives were changed when the beast of OCD invaded their house. It was a time that nearly tore their relationships and lives apart. Just when they thought the beast had gone - it returned to capture another child and the struggle began again. Gina and Don have taken those horrendous challenges and turned them into opportunities to help other families going through similar struggles. Gina has more than 25 years as an Occupational Therapist, assesses the whole family, parents, and children looking at...2020-03-2459 min
Focused Healthy Family - OCD and Children with Don & Gina GrothoffFocused Healthy Family - OCD and Children with Don & Gina Grothoff
In one night, Gina, Don and their family’s lives were changed when the beast of OCD invaded their house. It was a time that nearly tore their relationships and lives apart. Just when they thought the beast had gone - it returned to capture another child and the struggle began again. Gina and Don have taken those horrendous challenges and turned them into opportunities to help other families going through similar struggles.
Gina has more than 25 years as an Occupational Therapist, assesses the whole family, parents, and children looking at...2020-03-2400 min
The Empowered Whistleblower PodcastDonald Grothoff--Focused Healthy FamilyTo learn more about Don and his work, check out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldgrothoffFor workplace bullying support, check out: www.WorkplaceBullying.Support.com2020-02-1333 min