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Straight Talk for Giving-CareWhy Every Caregiver Needs an Elder Care LawyerIn this month’s episode, I’m sharing why an elder care lawyer is an essential member of your caregiver team—and how working with one helped me and my mom through one of our toughest moments.
As caregivers, we often take on the responsibility of making life-changing decisions. But without the legal authority to act on behalf of a loved one, even the most basic care steps can turn into overwhelming obstacles. That’s why I’m talking about the durable power of attorney, Medicaid planning, and how early conversations with an elder care lawyer can empower yo...
2025-09-0309 minStraight Talk for Giving-CareFall Prevention, Bone Health, and the Role of the OT in Family CaregivingWhen we think of a family caregiver’s support system, we often focus on doctors and nurses. But there are other professionals who play a critical role in keeping both the caregiver and the care recipient safe, healthy, and supported.
In this episode, I’m joined by Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM, CFPS, an occupational therapist and entrepreneur dedicated to helping older adults and caregivers access the information, services, and resources they need to live their best lives.
We talk about:
The true scope of occupational therapy and when to call in a professional
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2025-07-1029 min
The David Bradley ShowSheri Thrower Yarbrough. Award Winning Producer/ Artist DeveloperSend us a textThis Lady has alot going on!! from winning film composer, music producer and artist developer!! I wanted to see how she does it! Y'all check her out at www.sherithrower.netSupport the showThe David Bradley ShowHost: David Bradleyhttps://www.facebook.com/100087472238854https://youtube.com/@thedavidbradleyshowwww.thedavidbradleyshow.com Like to be a guestContact Us david@thedavidbradleyshow.comRecorded at Bradley StudiosProduced by: Caitlin BackesPro...
2025-07-091h 00Straight Talk for Giving-CareFinding Joy Amid Caregiver Stress with the AIM FrameworkCaregiving is a deeply emotional journey—full of love, frustration, joy, and exhaustion, sometimes all at once. In this episode, we revisit the AIM Framework—a tool designed to help family caregivers manage stress by tuning into the full spectrum of what we feel.
You’ll hear:
Why it’s just as important to acknowledge joy as it is to acknowledge stress
How laughter and lightness can serve as tools for emotional resilience
Practical ways to identify what makes you feel okay—and how to commit to more of it
AIM stands for:
A – Acknowledge...
2025-05-2709 minStraight Talk for Giving-CareBone Health for Fall PreventionWhen it comes to fall prevention, we often focus on external fixes—like clearing walkways and installing handrails. But there's an internal factor that's just as important: bone health.
In this episode, I dive into how osteoporosis, often called a “silent threat,” impacts fall risks. We cover:
The connection between osteoporosis and fall-related injuries
The difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia
Different ways to prevent bone loss—and how to fit prevention into your lifestyle as a busy family caregiver
Taking care of your bones is another way of taking care of...
2025-04-2512 minStraight Talk for Giving-CareWhat Would You Want?When a loved one faces illness or injury, caregiving becomes a shared journey—not just their experience, but ours too.
In this episode, we explore how reflecting on what we would want in a time of need can shape how we care for others. We discuss:
The importance of including your own experience in caregiving decisions
How recognizing the relationship as a two-way journey reduces stress
Why clear thinking and low stress are key to finding the right support
By honoring both perspectives, caregiving becomes more sustainable, compassionate, and satisfying for everyone involved. Tune in to...
2025-03-2707 minStraight Talk for Giving-CareRevisiting Taking AIM at Caregiver StressCaregiving is already challenging, but when outside forces—like political decisions—affect those we care for, stress levels can rise even higher. This episode isn’t about politics, but about how caregivers can manage stress in uncertain times.
We revisit the AIM framework with a fresh perspective:
A – Acknowledging your feelings and the impact of external factors
I – Identifying the outlets you need to process and cope
M – Making a commitment to engage in the strategies that support you
By recognizing how we feel and actively working toward solutions, we can stay...
2025-02-2710 minStraight Talk for Giving-CareTeam Building for Care-giver Stress ReductionAs family caregivers, it's easy to feel like you have to do it all. The pressure to manage every task, every responsibility, and every emotion can be overwhelming. But the truth is, we can only do so much as one person.
In this episode, I explore the power of creating a care team to break the cycle of doing it all alone. We talk about:
Why caregivers often push aside their own needs to prioritize their loved ones
How a care team can reduce stress and prevent burnout
Practical steps to build a support network that...
2024-12-1415 minStraight Talk for Giving-CareWelcome to Straight Talk for Giving-CareWelcome to my podcast, Straight Talk for Giving-Care. My podcast is for family caregivers created by a family caregiver. I’ve been on a care journey through dementia with my mother for more than 12 years. On our journey I’ve learned that the most difficult part of caring for a loved one isn’t taking on additional responsibilities and performing additional tasks. It’s doing that while feeling what you’re feeling. In these podcasts, I share stories and the life lessons I’ve learned to help family caregivers create a journey that is satisfying for both people.
2024-12-1202 min
CareLabShifting Roles in Caregiving: Navigating the Emotional & Practical ChallengesWhen caregiving roles reverse, how do you manage both the emotional weight and daily responsibilities? And what’s the real difference between care-giving and giving-care? In this episode, Dr. Sheri L. Yarbrough, Ph.D., joins hosts Emilia and Brandy to discuss her caregiving journey for her mother with Alzheimer's dementia and how she developed the Praxis for Care framework.Resources:Find Care Equipment solutions: https://www.asksamie.com/Find Caregiver Training: https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/Find more from Dr. Yarbrough: https://www.praxisforcare.com/Listen to the full episode: https://www.carelabpodcast.com/
2024-11-2946 minStraight Talk for Giving-CareWellness for 2As family caregivers, we've all heard the advice to "go with the flow." But let's be real—going with the flow can sometimes feel like you're completely out of control. Caregiving is full of unpredictable changes, and when you're trying to keep up with those while managing your own emotions, it can take a serious toll on your health.
In this episode, I dive deep into what wellness truly means for caregivers—how to keep your loved one safe while making decisions that prioritize both of you.
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2024-09-2111 min
The Whole Care NetworkHow to Live Fully in Dementia Caregiving with Dr Sheri L YarbroughWhen Alzheimer’s dementia arrived without warning, Dr. Sheri L. Yarbrough (Praxis Senior Care-Giving Solutions)used her ability to view a circumstance from multiple perspectives to understand what her mother was experiencing. That became the genesis for her care management strategy, the Praxis for Care. Living the Praxis for Care helped create her motto: care-giving is what you do for your loved one; giving-care is what you do for both of you.
In this episode, Dr. Yarbrough and I discuss a range of topics, including identifying your need for support and the specific type of support you re...
2024-08-1045 min
Daughterhood The Podcast: For CaregiversHow to Live Fully in Dementia Caregiving with Dr Sheri L YarbroughWhen Alzheimer’s dementia arrived without warning, Dr. Sheri L. Yarbrough (Praxis Senior Care-Giving Solutions)used her ability to view a circumstance from multiple perspectives to understand what her mother was experiencing. That became the genesis for her care management strategy, the Praxis for Care. Living the Praxis for Care helped create her motto: care-giving is what you do for your loved one; giving-care is what you do for both of you.
In this episode, Dr. Yarbrough and I discuss a range of topics, including identifying your need for support and the specific type of support you re...
2024-08-0845 min
Straight Talk for Giving-CareTaking AIM at Family Caregiver Stress: A Game-Changing Strategy for Your Care JourneyI had no idea that SO MANY EMOTIONS would come with the unexpected change to the relationship with my mother.
In this episode, I share my journey with "AIM" – a strategy that has profoundly shaped my caregiving experience.
AIM stands for:
Acknowledging Your Feelings
Identifying What You Need to Continue Caring, and
Making a Commitment to Yourself to Get the Support You Need.
I discuss the importance of recognizing your emotional states as a caregiver and how this awareness can sustain you in the long term. I also...
2024-07-2012 min
Straight Talk for Giving-CareGiving-care and Self-care: The Importance of Including Oneself on the Care JourneyIf I had a nickel for every time I’ve been told I have to take care of myself, I’d never have to work again. There is good intent behind those words, but they never come with a guide on how to act on them.
Self-care has to be done consistently to prevent caregivers from burning out while fulfilling their life role.
Giving-care is extending the same kind of care to yourself that you extend to your loved one.
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2024-07-2010 min
Straight Talk for Giving-CareJourneying Through Giving-Care: The Hardest PartDementia had eroded my mom’s judgment, leading to choices that caused frustration and more work for me. But one unfortunate day, I learned that her decline had also greatly impacted her safety. One moment of distraction on my part led to a broken hip and the possibility of Mom being bed-bound for the rest of her life.
I felt like I had failed in my commitment to keeping her safe. It was then that I was confronted with how I truly felt about Alzheimer’s dementia.
Through this expe...
2024-07-2015 min
Straight Talk for Giving-CareLeaving the Past Behind to Heal and Move Forward: Introducing the Praxis for CareHow do you heal a broken relationship with someone who no longer has the capacity to process complex emotions?
My mother and I have always had a rocky relationship marked by cycles of anger and unfulfilled expectations. After becoming her caregiver, I realized the need to confront our past and find a new way forward.
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
📌"The Praxis for Care" and its role in reshaping the relationship with my mother
📌Practicing forgiveness to release the weight of past resentment
📌The i...
2024-07-2015 min
Straight Talk for Giving-CareThe Journey Toward Giving-Care: How a Cancer Diagnosis Shifted My Perspective on Family Caregiving
Have you ever faced a moment that completely changed the way you approach life?
In this episode, I share the story on how mom’s breast cancer diagnosis reshaped my perspective on caregiving and my role in the care relationship.
Today I’ll discuss:
The unexpected impact of a cancer diagnosis on my caregiving role
The struggle of making critical decisions about treatment without comprimising mom’s wishes
How this experience led me to integrating my needs into the caregiving relationship
The difference between “care-giving” and “giving...
2024-07-2012 min
Straight Talk for Giving-Care...And So it Began: Diagnosis and the AftermathThis is a story about generational trauma and coming to terms with a life-changing diagnosis.
It was supposed to be a routine doctor's appointment until it wasn't. My mom's Alzheimer's dementia diagnosis turned my world upside down, literally. It forced me to move back into my childhood home to take on my new role: family caregiver.
This is how it all began.
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2024-07-2012 min
Dementia Caregiver’s CornerNavigating Care for Someone with Whom You've Had a Difficult History: Insights from Dr. Sheri L. Yarborough, USAIn this episode of "Dementia Caregiver's Corner," host Juliah Ratladi is joined by Dr. Sheri Yarborough from Praxis Senior Care-Giving Solutions. Together, they delve into Dr. Yarborough's personal journey of suddenly becoming a caregiver to her mother, and the challenges that arose due to the challenges of their past relationship.
Join Juliah and Dr. Yarborough as they explore the emotional complexities and practical challenges faced by caregivers thrust into caregiving roles unexpectedly. Discover Dr. Yarborough's insights into finding resilience and compassion amidst difficult family dynamics, and learn from her experiences in navigating the caregiving journey w...
2024-05-0849 min
A Season of Caring PodcastFinding Joy in Giving Care: Stories of Hope with Dr. Sheri YarbroughSend us a textDr. Sherry Yarbrough's voice joins mine in this episode to share her own poignant shift from daughter to caregiver as we unravel the complicated tapestry of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's. Together, we tackle the emotional hurdles of diagnosis and the profound responsibilities that caregivers embrace, balancing self-care with the selfless task of attending to those who once tended to us. Dr. Yarbrough's touching recollection of her mother's lucid moments on a beach trip serves as a heartfelt reminder to cherish every fleeting connection.The conversation delves into the complexities...
2024-05-0220 min
El podcast de DAVIDSADIE CROWELL WANTS TO TAME JOSH RICHARDS — BFFs EP. 95We start the show with heavily requested guest Sadie Crowell, who has history with both Bri, and Josh. We go through her and Josh’s beef originating in him flaking on her, her relationship with Baylen Levine, hanging out in Nashville with Tayler Holder, if she has anything going on with Rocky Yarbrough, and what happened with her and a certain enemy of the pod. We finish with a game of FMK that pits DILFs, Tik Tok stars, and her friends up against each other. We then get into headlines with the big story of Yung Gravy and Sheri Nicole ma...
2022-09-011h 01
BFFs with Josh Richards and Brianna ChickenfrySADIE CROWELL WANTS TO TAME JOSH RICHARDS — BFFs EP. 95We start the show with heavily requested guest Sadie Crowell, who has history with both Bri, and Josh. We go through her and Josh’s beef originating in him flaking on her, her relationship with Baylen Levine, hanging out in Nashville with Tayler Holder, if she has anything going on with Rocky Yarbrough, and what happened with her and a certain enemy of the pod. We finish with a game of FMK that pits DILFs, Tik Tok stars, and her friends up against each other.
We then get into headlines with the big story of Yung Gravy and Sheri Ni...
2022-09-0159 min