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GlowUp with Shaman IsisCaregiving Chaos: Finding Peace in the Storm of Dementia & End of Life Care w/ The Caregiver's JourneyNancy and Sue from The Caregiver's Journey join Shaman Isis to discuss their mission of supporting dementia family caregivers with practical resources and emotional guidance.• Founded their podcast after experiencing the challenges of caring for spouses with dementia• Created practical resources because caregivers receive little guidance after a dementia diagnosis• Share that caregiving can be isolating due to stigma and lack of self-identification as caregivers• Explain that caregivers often experience "drip grief" as they gradually lose the person they knew• Discuss common challenging behaviors like sundowning, delusions, wandering, and incontinence• Warn about the "caregiv...
2025-05-2240 min
Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowMuffy Walker - Alzheimer’s Caregiving - Empathy Through Fiction & Patient AdvocacySend us a textMuffy Walker ( https://www.muffywalker.com/ ) is a psychiatric nurse with 45 years of experience, the founder of the International Bipolar Foundation, ( https://ibpf.org/ - an organization focused on raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health ), a dedicated Alzheimer’s caregiver, and an author with a passion for crafting compelling fiction that educates, inspires and sheds light on important topics, sparking meaningful conversations and fostering greater understanding. Muffy’s debut novel, Memory Weavers ( https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Weavers-Muffy-Walker/dp/B0DT7V6K3L ), a poignant and timely work of women...
2025-05-0629 min
All Home Care MattersThe Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy & Christina "From Caregiver to Podcaster"The Caregiver's Journal is hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 12 - "From Caregiver to Podcaster & Beyond": About Elizabeth Miller: Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver, caregiver advocate, speaker, author, podcast host, Certified Caregiving Consultant, and Certified Senior Advisor. Her personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses and for a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her...
2025-04-3045 min
Luxury Unplugged Podcast where Luxury meets SpiritualityHow Busy Moms Can Balance Work and Life NICU Doctor's Journey of Burnout Resilience and Self-CareIn this powerful episode of the Luxury Unplugged Podcast, Neeti Keswani speaks with Dr. Susan Landers, a retired neonatologist, author of Defeating Burnout, and mother of three. They dive deep into how busy working moms—especially in high-pressure careers—can manage caregiver stress, avoid burnout, and thrive. From NICU stories to personal insights on marriage, motherhood, and spiritual strength, this conversation is a must-listen for professionals seeking balance and intentional living.Whether you’re juggling career and kids, navigating emotional exhaustion, or seeking spiritual healing, this episode is filled with practical tips and heartfelt advice from someone who’s...
2025-02-0336 min
Let's Plant HousesLPHS02E08: Jess Ronne on caregiving with grit, grace, and communityWhat would you do if you faced profound loss while raising a child with special needs—could you find grit and grace to move forward?
In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ronne—an author, podcaster, nonprofit executive, and passionate advocate for families of children with special needs—to explore this question and more as she shares about her family’s incredible journey. Jess opens up about raising her son, Lucas, who has profound autism, and navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of early childhood, including the heartbreaking loss of her first husband, Lucas’s father. She reflec...
2025-01-1429 minLet's Plant HousesLPHS02E08: Jess Ronne on caregiving with grit, grace, and communityWhat would you do if you faced profound loss while raising a child with special needs—could you find grit and grace to move forward?
In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ronne—an author, podcaster, nonprofit executive, and passionate advocate for families of children with special needs—to explore this question and more as she shares about her family’s incredible journey. Jess opens up about raising her son, Lucas, who has profound autism, and navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of early childhood, including the heartbreaking loss of her first husband, Lucas’s father. She reflec...
2025-01-1429 min
The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully259 💖 Wake Up Maggie: Katie Prentiss on Caregiving, Dementia Awareness, and Finding PurposeIn this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with actor, filmmaker, and storyteller Katie Prentiss to discuss her transformative journey of caregiving, creativity, and healing. Katie shares the deeply personal story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and how it inspired her upcoming film, Wake Up Maggie. This film is more than a project—it’s a mission to raise awareness about dementia, honor caregivers, and explore life’s most profound moments of love, loss, and awakening. Tune in for a powerful conversation that will inspire you to embrace life, find meaning in the challenges, and li...
2025-01-0951 min
All Home Care MattersThe Caregiving Support Network's Caregiver CelebrationAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the Caregiving Support Network to the show for a special panel to celebrate caregivers. This event was proudly sponsored by Ways2Wellness. About the Caregiving Support Network: The Caregiving Support Network is an nonprofit ministry that provides support for unpaid family caregivers. The CSN offers practical support so that caregivers can continue caring for their loved ones without sacrificing their health. About Rebekah Dowhy: Rebekah is th...
2024-12-181h 12
The Grounded Mama I Nervous System, Present Mom, Overstimulated, Wellbeing, Work-Life Balance43 I Finding Courage through Caregiving- with Leslie MaloneyIn this heartfelt conversation, Leslie shares her experiences and struggles as a caregiver for her aging mother who developed dementia. Leslie discusses the challenges of balancing her mother's independence with her increasing needs, the emotional toll of making tough decisions, and the importance of community and self-care during this process. The discussion highlights the sacredness of caregiving, the parallels between parenting and caring for aging parents, and the need to follow one's intuition. Leslie also touches on her dynamic career, including her roles as an educator, yoga instructor, author, and newly minted podcaster with 'Meaning in Moxie After 50.’
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2024-11-2859 min
The Sharegiving Secret: How to Survive Family CaregivingLearn How Mike Spillman’s DIRRT Method Disrupts Caregiving Conflicts | 012Imagine 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 ob...
2024-11-2731 minThe Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully248 🌈 Life After 50: Debbie Weiss on Resilience, Caregiving, and Self-Discovery in MidlifeIn this heartwarming episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine sits down with the incredible Debbie Weiss, a beacon of resilience and positivity who transforms life's challenges into opportunities. Debbie, a bestselling author, speaker, and host of the "Maybe I Can" podcast, shares her inspiring life journey that will encourage you to pursue your dreams, no matter the obstacles.
Discover Debbie's new book, "The Sprinkle Effect: A Guide to Creating a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life," set to release on 11/11, complete with a workbook to help you live vibrantly. Dive into her transformative l...
2024-11-2159 min
CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.coIAM2241 - Podcaster, Photographer and Caregiver Runs Podcast to Support and Offer Information on Alzheimer
Jennifer Fink created the "Fading Memories" podcast after struggling to find support for Alzheimer's caregiving.
Jennifer's family history with Alzheimer's motivated her to share information and connect with others facing similar challenges.
She highlights the overwhelming search for support and information that led her to realize she was not alone—there are over 16 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S.
Jennifer explains the emotional toll of caregiving, referring to it as a "death by a thousand cuts," as the gradual decline of a loved one is particularly hard to cope with.
She emphasizes the need for humor and positivity in the...
2024-10-0117 min
Brain & LifeResiliency and Caregiving with Janet FanakiIn this episode of Brain & Life podcast, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer a few of your questions! Then, Dr. Peters is joined by podcaster and caregiver Janet Fanaki. Janet shares about her experiences as a caregiver for her husband, Adam Fanaki, as he battled glioblastoma, a form of malignant brain cancer. She also discusses her role as producer and host of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, where she shares her conversations with people admired for their resilience who have experienced a major life challenge. Additional Resources Resilient People Podcast
2024-08-0146 min
Podcasting Business School496: A coaching podcast episode variation that might produce even better results for service providers. (Podcast Audit: Dementia Caregiving for Families)If you are looking for podcasting tips on topics like: . *How to grow your podcast and get more podcast downloads. . *How to increase your podcast audience engagement. . *How to monetize a podcast. . *How to leverage a podcast to build an online business and get more clients. Then check out EP 496 of Podcasting Business School where I do a Podcast Audit of the Dementia Caregiving for Families podcast. ********** Sign up for a FREE Podcast Profit Potential Discovery Call: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/
2024-07-2628 min
The Whole Care NetworkThe Caregiving Podcaster: Broadcasting Resources from His Unique Vantage PointWhen you’re caregiving, it can often feel like you are out there on your own without direction or resources. Sometimes, it can even feel like your healthcare providers aren’t able to meet your needs. If any of this sounds familiar, this episode will be of comfort.
Our special guest is Lance A. Slatton.
Lance A. Slatton, the founder of a prominent home care company in southeastern Michigan, brings a wealth of personal experience and professional expertise to the table. His caregiving journey, rooted in profound connections with his grandparents and later involving the care...
2024-04-0447 min
AlzAuthors: Untangling Alzheimer's & DementiaThe Caregiving Podcaster: Broadcasting Resources from His Unique Vantage PointWhen you’re caregiving, it can often feel like you are out there on your own without direction or resources. Sometimes, it can even feel like your healthcare providers aren’t able to meet your needs. If any of this sounds familiar, this episode will be of comfort.
Our special guest is Lance A. Slatton.
Lance A. Slatton, the founder of a prominent home care company in southeastern Michigan, brings a wealth of personal experience and professional expertise to the table. His caregiving journey, rooted in profound connections with his grandparents and later involving the care...
2024-04-0347 min
Caregiving Gen X StyleDon't Go Broke While CaregivingIn this all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk with podcaster and personal finance adviser Dalene Higgins about how to avoid going broke while taking care of your elderly parent. Also, learn about Gagi's freight train snoring and how Nana "almost" remembered where her blanket came from.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Wealthy After 40 Podcast
Elevate Finances
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle/
2024-01-3038 min
Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved OneBuilding Trust: Nurturing Family & Senior Care Relationships with Erin Thompson, Founder, Speaker & Podcaster ~ Aspire for More with Erin Navigating the delicate balance of enhancing family and caregiver interactions within senior living communities is a multifaceted challenge. My guest today, Erin Thompson, is a passionate leader in the senior living industry, with over two decades of dedicated experience. Erin has led four dynamic teams within assisted living memory care communities, her commitment to changing lives within these communities extends not only to the staff and residents but also to their families. Erin brings a personal perspective to her work, having cared for her grandmother for 15 years. This experience gives her unique insight into the struggles families...
2023-12-2036 min
Caregiver Chats12: How Boundaries Make Caregiving Easier with Consuela MarshallDr. Lakelyn addresses the topic of setting boundaries as a caregiver. She is joined by Consuela Marshall, an Occupational Therapist, fellow podcaster and caregiving coach, to discuss tips for the best way to approach boundary setting.
Episode highlights include:
- Why boundaries can be helpful in the caregiving relationship
- How a lack of boundaries can prevent self-care
- Tips on the best way to approach boundary setting
- How the environment can be modified to support boundaries
Helpful links from this episode:
- Finding...
2023-11-2150 min
Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness5 Ways To Take Care of Yourself While Caring For Your Loved Ones with Tamara McClintockDo you find yourself in the challenging position of caring for aging parents or loved ones? Maybe you have siblings that do see eye to eye with how to manage all that needs to be done and you feel alone. The emotional rollercoaster and overwhelming responsibilities can take its toll on your well-being. I know because I’ve been there. I oversaw my parents care for 14 ½ years, raised my four girls, while my marriage crumbled in front of me. It wasn’t easy and I struggled through those years. That’s why I’m having this conver...
2023-10-1237 min
Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan WillowProfessional Cuddler, Erotica Author, and Podcaster Felicity AzuraSend us a textEpisode 332: Professional Cuddler, Erotica Author, and Podcaster Felicity Azura. Meet Felicity! She's a professional cuddler and shares what that means, entails, and how she goes about it. She shares her process, how she rents out places, or does house calls to cuddle her clients and be their companion on dates. It's platonic, but provides comfort, companionship, and caregiving/affection. She also is starting up doing duo hug calls with another professional, so hit her up if you'd like her to visit you! She also travels and does tour dates. She also identifies as...
2023-09-221h 01
Judging MeghanAging, Empathy, and Change: Caregiving and Compassion in the Face of Parkinson's with Lisa LeonThis episode I’m Joined by Lisa Leon, who discusses her personal experience of witnessing a loved ones' mental deterioration. We also discuss the challenges of caregiving, memory loss, and the necessity of self-care. This episode highlights the complexities of Parkinson's diseases, going beyond physical symptoms to explore the emotional turmoil faced by both caregivers and patients. The conversation delves into societal issues surrounding elderly care, shedding light on the undervalued professions of caregiving and teaching. As well as uncovering the challenges of aging in today's society and advocating for change. ...
2023-08-151h 07
The Caregiver Cup PodcastMaking Caregiving More Manageable And Efficient With Rosa EversonSend Cathy a text:)Interviewing other caregivers are one of the best parts of being a podcaster. But this episode is EVEN BETTER. When you hear how a caregivers takes her skills and talents and uses them to her advantage in caregiving, you see the positive impacts to her advantage. Rosa Everson is a caregiver, retired teacher, professional organizer and a declutter coach. She shares her incredible journey of becoming her mom's primary caregiver after her mom suffered a stroke. Rosa opens up about the challenges she encountered while dealing with facilities, paperwork, and legalities, and offers valua...
2023-06-0655 min
The Whole Care NetworkFinding Bravery When Caregiving EndsKristina Driscoll is an inspiring mother, wife, caregiver, podcaster, and Board of Directors member of Sanctuary One, an animal rescue organization in Oregon. She launched her podcast She's Brave in 2023 and helps women find their path to become brave, resilient, and live their most authentic lives.
"If I can do it, you can do it too. I always had faith that God was going to take care of my son, too, and that he was going to be okay. And he is now. He just graduated from high school. He's doing a gap...
2023-02-1942 min
Confessions of a Reluctant CaregiverFinding Bravery When Caregiving EndsKristina Driscoll is an inspiring mother, wife, caregiver, podcaster, and Board of Directors member of Sanctuary One, an animal rescue organization in Oregon. She launched her podcast She's Brave in 2023 and helps women find their path to become brave, resilient, and live their most authentic lives."If I can do it, you can do it too. I always had faith that God was going to take care of my son, too, and that he was going to be okay. And he is now. He just graduated from high school. He's doing a gap year. He's doing...
2023-02-1442 minCEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.coIAM1591 - Podcaster, Photographer and Caregiver Runs Podcast to Support and Offer Information on AlzheimerJennifer Fink has a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. After her father died she & her sister became responsible for their Mother who has advanced Alzheimer’s Looking for support, answers and more Jennifer did deep internet research dives but came up short. Realizing that as one of the more than 16 million unpaid family caregivers she couldn't be the only one searching for help so she decided to create her own podcast. While still new, Fading Memories has already helped many people including Jennifer. Being part of the podcasting and caregiving community has given her more than she expected when sh...
2022-12-2116 min
The Empowered CaregiverLove Your Caregiving LifeCharlotte Bayala from Love Your Caregiving Life. Charlotte is a Podcaster, Caregiver Coach, and offers a monthly subscription to caregivers and montly group Zoom meetings to keep her followers connected. Guest: Charlotte Bayala
2022-10-0744 min
Straight Talk No Sugar Added PodcastEp. 141 Kick Alzheimers Ass with Betsy WurzelBetsy Wurzel is on a mission and her vision is to help others. Creator and Founder of #Kick-alzheimers-ass-movement and the Host of Chatting with Betsy on Passionate World Talk Radio NetworkBetsy is an LPN who didn't know about Alzheimer's until my mother in law had it and she took care of her for 5 years. Her husband Matt was diagnosed in 2010. She became and advocate and fought for Matt from diagnosis to the end of his life!Matt's journey changed her life! She began to raise awareness on Early Onset Alzheimer's. She tal...
2022-03-0226 min
Ask a Matchmaker#83 - Caregiving, Grief and Dating with Brooke James and Katie BrandtThis week, Maria is talking about caregiving, grief and dating with Brooke James and Katie Brandt. Brooke James is a highly respected podcaster in the field of grief and loss based in New York City. She is a sought-out grief educator who consults with companies and organizations seeking to create empathetic and supportive work environments, particularly during this time of unprecedented loss. She currently works at Aidaly, a startup focused on paying family caregivers, and previously worked in management consulting. Brooke holds a B.A. in Economics from The George Washington University. Brooke is passionate about arts a...
2022-01-1943 min
The Nurse Keith ShowCompassion Fatigue and the Soul of CaregivingOn episode 344 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Edward Smink regarding the revised edition of his seminal book, "The Soul of Caregiving", and its focus on the cultural taboos that prevent caregivers from seeking self-care, and an essential task of our time in the face of existential crises like the Covid-19 pandemic: overcoming compassion fatigue. Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health P...
2021-10-1543 min
Straight Talk No Sugar Added PodcastEp 81 - Advocate Effectively with Brenda BlaisIn this episode, Neena is joined by Brenda Blais Nesbitt as she shares her journey as a life coach, patient advocate, entrepreneur, and caregiver to her daughter Nikki. She also shares how something that was said helped her discover her purpose in life, which is to advocate for her daughter and many others in need. Brenda Blais Nesbitt has been the caregiver and the voice of her daughter, Nikki, for over 28 years. Nikki is severely disabled and medically fragile and has been since her traumatic birth. Through Brenda's caregiving journey, she has learned to advocate e...
2021-09-0435 min
The On-Air AdvocateSelf-Care for Caregivers As we kick off our month long series on Care for the Caregiver during National Family Caregivers Month, I am so excited to welcome Nicole Dauz Self-Care Expert. Nicole Dauz is a self-care coach and advocate who has committed to choosing happiness despite her circumstances. She’s also the proud mother of a neurotypical son and a daughter with a rare genetic disease and autism. Her mission is to change the story around caregiving and celebrate the journey. She honours the role of the caregiver by helping them recognize their worth and their true gifts. As a self-care coach, she works...
2020-12-2829 min
The New Mind CreatorEp #148 Kirby Ingles Is A Certified Professional Coach & Speaker, Podcaster, Ultra Runner, Veteran & AdvocateOver the last 23 years, Kirby has taken on numerous leadership development positions across the world, equipping Human Resource and Executive Leadership the ability to achieve higher performance while leading and growing their teams. He is a U.S. Army Veteran, Professional Coach, Speaker, Podcaster, Advocate, and Ultra-Runner. He has worked with many organizations such as Rosalynn Carter Institute of Caregiving, Coach.me, BetterUp, CASA, and many more as well as young professionals and emerging leaders in Fortune 500 companies.
He now helps struggling men who desire a meaningful life...
FOCUS on 3 things:
• BUILD a fo...
2020-10-1246 min
The Nurse Keith ShowNurses, Healthcare, and the Soul of CaregivingOn this special bonus episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career and healthcare podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Edward M. Smink, Associate Certified Coach, Speaker, and author of Soul of Caregiving: A Caregiver's Guide to Healing and Transformation. Keith and Ed discuss the challenges faced by caregivers, compassion resilience, and surefire steps to eliminate symptoms of compassion fatigue. Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Show notes NurseKeith.com Facebook.com/NurseKeithCoaching Twitter.co...
2020-05-1842 min
The After LifeAshley Pardo - Mindful Eating During The Holidays + Using Food To Experience Connection And NostalgiaAshley Pardo is a nutritional therapist dishing on how to make it through the holiday food fests without feeling horrible when we enter the new year by being mindful. Her expert strategies keep pleasure on high and anxieties over calories on low.
2018-12-1100 min
The After LifeCass McCrory - Bringing Attention And Intention To Create Ease And Presence + The Joy It Can Create For FamiliesCass McCrory, the creator of Subtraction Project, shares how and why she adds attention and intention to all areas of her life and how the outcomes result in being fully present to her family + career, living with ease, flow, happy memories + traditions.
2018-12-0400 min
The After LifeColleen Kavanaugh - How Gratitude Can Alter Perspective + A Few Questions To Bring Acceptance And SharingColleen shares how the practice of gratitude helps her live a life with the glass half full and poses three questions from her new book, My Grit, Grace + Gratitude for you to consider and allow more acceptance and sharing into this holiday season.
2018-11-2700 min
The After LifeMadison Luikens - Following Curiosity, Trusting In The Unknown + Finding Balance And Joy In Non-Linear LivingWhat happens if we allow ourselves to lose our labels, follow our curiosity, and trust in the unknown future? Join Madison Luikens and find out how she navigates life by doing just that, along with trusting her body and relying on connection + community.
2018-11-2000 min
The After LifeColleen Kavanaugh and Deb Kelsey-Davis - Tap Into Grit, Grace + Gratitude And Transform Everything From Within: A Book Party EpisodeColleen + Deb have created a journaling workbook and you are invited to the release party! Find out what the book is all about, how it came to be, and why it might be something you will be interested in to rediscover your own grit, grace, and gratitude.
2018-11-1300 min
The After LifeBeth Scibienski - Redefining God During And After Loss, The Illusion Of Control + Our Need For Each OtherPastor Beth Scibienski has written a book that asks the question, "Who is God When We Hurt". It's a vulnerable look into how she approached her faith and definition of God while caring for her husband who had multiple sclerosis.
2018-11-0600 min
The After LifeDori Frame - Walking The Last Mile With A Pet, Enjoying What Still Exists + Cultivating A Life Of PresenceDori Frame received a devastating diagnosis for her service dog and she refused to focus on it. Instead, she decided to live with what was left of her pet's abilities, experience joy, reimagine what was possible and be present to what is.
2018-10-3000 min
The After LifeCynthia Lim - Re-envisioning Life With Disability After Her Husband's Traumatic Brain Injury DiagnosisCynthia's husband was 47 years old when he suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequent traumatic brain injury. Cynthia and their two sons learned to overcome obstacles and make the most of what was left and re-envision life with disability.
2018-10-2300 min
The After Lifec. René Washington - Staying Open And Expectant To The Good Things, The Magic In Choosing + Reinvention At Any AgeFour simultaneous major life events transformed c. René Washington's outlook on living and not only is she never going back to her old ways she is also teaching others to follow in her footsteps and empowers them to live fully in who they truly are.
2018-10-1600 min
Caring ConversationsA Tony Award Winner Shares His Caregiving StoryTwo caregivers walk into a room. They may not have met previously, but, they absolutely know each other. They talk the same language, share the same emotions and understand deep down what it's like going through the myriad of emotions that arise during their care journey.
Ron Simons is a three-time Tony Award-winning producer, four-time Sundance Film Festival selected producer and actor of stage, film and television. Ron is also the Founder and CEO of SimonSays Entertainment. Take a look at his bio!
I read an interview with Ron where he talked about caring for his mother for close to 30 years...
2018-10-0530 min
The After LifeTami Neumann - Intentionally Creating What's Next, Moving Out Of Fear And Into Flow + Letting Go To Let Life InTami turned 50 and is asking "what's next". We sit down and gain a bird's eye view of her life and what intentions she'll be bringing to her future as she rebalances her entrepreneurial work with more of what truly brings her joy.
2018-10-0200 min
The After LifeOgun Holder - Grief As A Spiritual Practice + How One Dad And His Daughter Live With Loss Three Years LaterOgun Holder and his school-age daughter lost their wife and mom too soon. Hear how Ogun processed the loss alongside his daughter and the insights gained from letting his heart crack open in this personal look into what is often a quietly kept matter.
2018-09-2500 min
The After LifeEngrid Latina - Eating Disorder Recovery, Intuitive Eating + The Relief Of Letting Go To Find Inner WisdomEngrid Latina survived an eating disorder and is now a personal trainer who is doing more than making bodies healthy, she is making spirits healthy by showing women how by dropping our stories we are able to tap into the inner wisdom of our intuition.
2018-09-1800 min
The After LifeSamantha Horton - Part 2/2: From Victim To Victor + Finding Freedom From The Trauma Of Childhood AbusePart 2/2 following episode #055. Samantha Horton shares what it took for her to gain freedom from a childhood of sexual abuse to create a healthy, love-filled life for herself and her family and to deconstruct the toxic theology she was raised in.
2018-09-1100 min
The After LifeSamantha Horton - Moving From Victim To Victor + Finding Freedom From The Trauma Of Childhood Abuse, Part 1 of 2Samantha Horton shares her story of growing up sexually abused by her father, an evangelical minister. In this episode, we learn the thoughts + emotions that exist for a victim of abuse before hearing how she was able to gain freedom from her past.
2018-09-0400 min
The After LifeCathy Braxton - Staying Accountable In The Extreme Boundary Setting With Her Parents + What She Is LearningCathy Braxton is back to fill us in on where she is at with the extreme boundary setting she set with her parents. She first shared her story in episode 015 and has a handful of new lessons about codependency, healthy and unhealthy relationships to share.
2018-08-2800 min
The After LifeKatrina McGhee - Trusting Intuition + Walking Away From A Fine Life To Live An Extraordinary Life Of PresenceKatrina McGhee lived a perfectly fine life as a successful MBA until something inside began nudging her in a new direction. Hear how she made the shift into living an extraordinary life of presence + gratitude and how she helps others do the same.
2018-08-2100 min
The After LifeDavid B. Watts - Turning A Career's Worth Of Experiences Into Novels + Appreciating The Unfolding Of LifeEver wonder what life as a private investigator might be like? David B. Watts shares what his career as a P.I. is like (with his wife as his business partner) and explains how he is now taking a lifetime of experiences and turning them into novels.
2018-08-1400 min
The After LifeKathe Crawford - Releasing A Secret Held For Decades + Stepping Into The Brilliance Of A Truth(full) LifeAuthor Kathe Crawford talks about her riveting debut memoir that details the life she and her husband hid from everyone in their lives and how, over 20 years after his death, she was able to release the secret that allowed her heart to open to healing.
2018-08-0700 min
The After LifeCatherine Greer - Celebrating Classic Age With Authentic Voice + Creating Beautiful Beginnings At Any Time Of LifeAuthor, writing coach, and happiness blogger, Catherine Greer shares how she has embraced classic age, how we can find our authentic voice, and how shifting mindsets can create beautiful beginnings at any time of our lives. Be prepared to smile.
2018-07-3100 min
The After LifeRichie Santa - Honoring Elvis Presley Through A Passionate Career + Inspiration For Living A Life You LoveEver wonder what goes into being an Elvis Tribute Artist? Wonder no more because Richie Santa is here to answer that question along with sharing reasons to make the jump to living a life filled with happiness, fulfillment, and passion.
2018-07-2400 min
The After LifeMary Dowling - Supporting An Aging Parent's Need For Love + A Heartfelt Look At The Realities of CaregivingStep inside the experience of one devoted daughter's caregiving experience and learn how her mom's Alzheimer's was different than her dad's Cancer. Also, hear about how we all need love regardless of what age and stage we are at in our lives.
2018-07-1700 min
The After LifeErica Hornthal - Holistically Deepening Emotional Health And Well-Being Through Movement + Dance TherapyGuest Erica Hornthal shows us how we can take responsibility for our emotions through body awareness and how movement can impact our mental health and help us with our emotions, expression, connection, social engagement, self-awareness, and self-esteem.
2018-07-1000 min
The After LifeJack Arpert - Ambitiously Affecting People + The Planet With Positivity While Traveling Around The WorldJack Arpert has not stopped traveling since he graduated college five years ago. Hear some of what he's seen and learned both about himself + the world and how his personal growth has put him on a mission to positively influence everyone he meets.
2018-07-0300 min
The After LifeJustin Bills + Mélanie Kern - How To Consciously Respond In Faith And Love During Challenging Times In Our Lives + WorldIn light of current world events people have asked, "Why does God allow bad things to happen?" Two pastors from different traditions discuss the answer to this question and share ideas on how to bring the faithful presence of love and hope to injustice.
2018-06-2600 min
The After LifeMelissa Sweeney - Changed Perspectives After A Year Away From Home + How We're The Same Regardless Of AgeJoin guest Melissa Sweeney as she reflects on her first year at college: the fears, excitement, new friends, and all the other things that come with stepping out of a comfort zone to learn more about life, herself + ultimately how similar we all are.
2018-06-1900 min
The After LifeGloria Allhiser - Truth Telling + Rebuilding A Life And Marriage Free From Codependency And Active AlcoholismGloria Allhiser is the author of the Everyday Truthtelling letters where she shares, amongst other things, what it looks like to rebuild her life as a recovering codependent and support her husband in his recovery from alcoholism.
2018-06-1200 min
The After LifeChristopher MacLellan - How Love Can Affect The Health Of Another + The Universal Power Of Sharing Our StoriesRegardless of sexual orientation, family situation, or age, we all want to care for the people we love. Chris MacLellan shares his caregiving journey, its highs and lows, as well as how he is living today due to his life-changing experience of caring.
2018-06-0500 min
The After LifeTerry Prince - Sorting Through The Stuff A Family Member Leaves Behind + Creating A Legacy Of MemoryWhen a loved one dies, we experience loss and often end up gaining lots of their stuff we need to sell, donate, and save. Terry Prince shares practical and creative ideas for how to go about what can seem like a daunting task.
2018-05-2900 min
The After LifeBeth Scibienski - Reflections One Year After Loss + The Beauty In Acceptance, Slowing Down And Being MercifulAfter caring for her husband who had Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Beth Scibienski reflects on life with, and now without, Pete. As a pastor and contemplative thinker, Beth shares what it looks like to rebuild a life within faith and family.
2018-05-2200 min
The After LifeCharles Levin - A Third Career In Writing As A Means To Explore Consciousness, The Ethics Of Tech And HappinessAuthor Charles Levin discusses both the satisfaction + craft of writing as it pertains to exploring consciousness, the what-if's of technology, + how we define happiness. He goes from Aristotle to The Gilmore Girls + many other people + places in between.
2018-05-1500 min
The After LifeBeth Marshall - Tools For Tackling Grief Around Special Days Of The Year + Ways To Support Yourself And OthersBeth Marshall, speaker, author, and founder of Grief Survivor helps Colleen navigate her first mother's day without a mother to celebrate and shares why it's absolutely okay to cry and it's also okay to smile, laugh and embrace life again after loss.
2018-05-0800 min
The After LifeJoan T. Randall - Surviving Domestic Violence + Being Awakened To Make A Difference In The Lives Of OthersHear the harrowing story how one woman survived and escaped from over six years of domestic violence within her marriage and then homelessness to reemerge and go from earning $6 an hour to a 6-figure salary and making a difference in the lives of others.
2018-05-0100 min
The After LifeAnna Locke - Letting Go Of Perfectionism, Tapping Into Inner Wisdom + Syncing Our Lives To Our HormonesPerfectionism can be a giant negative but it can also be a positive. Anna Locke is on a mission to have women kick their inner critic to the curb and reclaim their true selves and begin to have their hormones work for (not against) them via cycle syncing.
2018-04-2400 min
The After LifePaulie Gee - Walking Away From A Career At Age 56 To Open A Pizzeria + Live A Life Beyond His Wildest DreamsPaulie Gee shares how he left 30 years in IT to open his eponymous pizzeria in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and in turn gives a blueprint on how living a life beyond our wildest dreams is possible by speaking that dream into existence and adding what you love.
2018-04-1700 min
The After LifeBeth Suereth - Hospice: Everything You Need To Know To Make An Informed Decision During A Difficult TimeHospice 101 with End-of-Life Doula, Beth Suereth. Understand what hospice is and isn't and the considerations before + during hospice to ensure you make an informed decision during a difficult time. Also, ways to use the time left with a loved one.
2018-04-1000 min
The After LifeVictoria Buda - Unapologetically Unstorying Herself To Live In Life's Fullness + The Poewr of Being Over DoingUnapologetically un-storying herself to live in life's fullness, Victoria Buda shares with us why being is better than doing, what happens when we lose our labels, the power in eliminating the word "just", and the importance of our intuition.
2018-04-0300 min
The After LifeBeth Suereth - Hospitals To Hospice: Everything You Need To Know To Create The Best Possible OutcomesHospitals and hospice demystified courtesy of Certified Caregiving Consultant + End-of-Life Doula, Beth Suereth. Learn everything you need to know to ensure the best care for the patient and how to watch for common mistakes and prevent readmissions.
2018-03-2700 min
The After LifeShannon Elhart - A Different Approach To Living A Happy Life By Diving Into Pain + Healing For Lasting ChangeShannon Elhart shares how forgiveness brings freedom. After the devastating loss of her infant son, she made the conscious choice to heal by diving deeper into her pain and consequently set herself free from the trauma of a rape and alcoholism.
2018-03-2000 min
The After LifeRachel Marie - Redefining Home By Traveling Alone To All 50 States After Losing Her Marriage And FatherWhile traveling to all 50 states in America, Rachel Marie rediscovered herself and redefined her meaning of home after the duel losses of her marriage + father. Hear her soul-filled retelling of the highs and lows and how the entire experience shaped her.
2018-03-1300 min
The After LifeCharlotte Haimes - Creating A Space For Women That Promotes Self-Acceptance Through Vulnerable StorytellingLearn how sharing our personal stories from a place of vulnerability and truthfulness enables us to support one another and allows self-acceptance to flourish and why Charlotte Haimes has founded Women Making Waves.
2018-03-0500 min
The After LifeCathy Sikorski - Tips To Save Money And Sanity + The Joy And Laughter In Caring For OthersHear valuable tips from attorney, humorist, and prolific family caregiver, Cathy Sikorski, about the how's and why's of the legal forms you'll want to get in place that will save time, money, and sanity.
2018-02-2600 min
The After LifeAllison Lazicky - How To Navigate Shifting Family Roles + The Positives Of A Parent's Move To Assisted LivingLearn how leadership techniques, organization, and gratitude can help you during your role as "the" lead caregiver in your family and understand the deeper considerations around the decision of a parent moving to an assisted living community.
2018-02-1900 min
The After LifeMindy Bolton - The Enlightenment Of Play As A Way To Strengthen Connection To Those We Care ForThe power of playfulness + laughter and other tools to connect with others, especially persons living with dementia. Tips for at-home family caregivers and a new way of thinking in what Mindy Bolton considers the Age of Enlightenment. Thumb wars included.
2018-02-1200 min
The After LifeLeslie Cottrell Simonds - Surviving Three Simultaneous Illnesses + Aligning With Innate Wisdom Via The Clarity Of CreativityHear what happens when we ignore our body's messages and how Leslie Cottrell Simonds re-aligned with her innate inner wisdom via the clarity of creativity to survive three simultaneous illnesses and find the joy of living within your highest excitement.
2018-02-0500 min
The After LifeColleen Kavanaugh - The Hole of Grief That Dependably Lurks at Each BirthdayColleen Kavanaugh meditates on the hole of grief that awaits her at each birthday, the shifts that occur after the loss of parents, how to look at the people who shape our lives, the places life + loss bring us within ourselves, and growth within fear.
2018-01-2900 min
The After LifeTroy Anderson - Transforming The Lives of Girls In Bangladesh + Breaking The Cycle of Poverty And Child MarriageTroy Anderson is the founder and international director of SPEAK UP FOR THE POOR, an organization that is breaking the cycle of poverty and child marriage and transforming the lives of girls in Bangladesh through education, a safe home, and practical legal casework.
2018-01-2200 min
The After LifeGael Chiarella Alba - The Energy Anatomy of Grief + Moving Through Emotions to Create States of Love and PresenceEnergy Healer + Yogi, Gael Chiarella Alba introduces us to the energy anatomy of grief and shows us ways to move through emotions to create states of light, love, and presence, the power of changing our language, and how to create ease during difficulty.
2018-01-1500 min
The After LifeJustin Bills - Where Faith Can Bring Us As We Walk Alongside Suffering + How To Be Present To The DyingJustin Bills, a pastor from Calgary, Canada discusses where faith can bring us as we walk alongside suffering and how we can be present to the dying - lessons he learned as he cared for his good friend after her cancer returned.
2018-01-0800 min
The After LifeClare Egan - Living In The Present, Alzheimer's Caregiving (+ Wine Drinking!)On this episode of The After Life, Clare Egan discusses how living in the present helped her care for her husband while he had Alzheimer's and things to consider to maintain the dignity of someone who is ill.
2018-01-0100 min
The After LifeMary Ann Giannone - The Life-Changing Gifts Of Youth Mentoring + The Impact Of Putting Good Into The UniverseMary Ann Giannone shares her passion for youth mentoring, a role she took on during the busiest time of her life as she and her husband were opening one of the top NYC pizzerias, Paulie Gee's.
2017-12-2500 min
The After LifeJenn Chan - Celebrating Family Caregivers In Uniquely Creative Ways + The Power Of A Supportive TeamOn this episode of The After Life, Jenn Chan shares her enthusiasm for celebrating and supporting family caregivers in uniquely creative ways as well as sharing the experience of caring for her grandmother and the strength her supportive family provided.
2017-12-1800 min
The After LifeMélanie Kern - The Magnification Of Grief During The Holidays, Traditions In Transition + A Poetic View Of LossMélannie Kern, a pastor in a rural Swiss town discusses why loss is amplified during the holidays, how we can continue or transform our holiday traditions after the loss of a loved one and she shares a very poetic view of loss that uplifts and comforts.
2017-12-1100 min
The After LifeErin Kim - Empowering Creativity Through Vulnerability And The Strength Gained In Sharing Our StoriesOn this episode of The After Life, Erin Kim shares the power of unleashing your genius with the help of an alter-ego, how our creativity is empowered through vulnerability, and the strength gained when we share our stories.
2017-12-0400 min
The After LifeCathy Braxton - Setting Extreme Boundaries With Parents In Order To Regain Mental + Physical HealthUnderstand how Cathy Braxton set an extreme boundary with her parents in order to regain mental and physical health and the results this action has created within the life of her family.
2017-11-2700 min
The After LifeJodi Hempel - Caregiving at Age 19, Finding a Life-Changing Passion at 56 + How to Prepare for a CrisisJodi Hempel shares with listeners of The After Life how she managed caring for her mom at age 19, the life-changing passion she discovered at age 56, the power within being truly present, and tips on how to prepare for a crisis.
2017-11-2000 min