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JJ, Natalie, and Emilie

Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

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Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

JJ, Natalie, and Emilie

Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

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Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

JJ, Natalie, and Emilie

Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

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Lan Phan, a former caregiver for her mother with advanced-stage dementia, shares her decade-long journey. As Vietnamese refugees, Lan's mother worked tirelessly as a hairdresser to support their family. In her late 70s, her health declined, pro
Will Durocher, a devoted husband and caregiver, shares his heartfelt story of caring for his wife, Teresa. After several years of marriage, Teresa was diagnosed with dementia. Their love story began at church, where they formed a deep bond root
Subscriber-only episodeThank you for your support! Here's the link to also watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/W9H2rzu7ENwConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsof
Ready for even MORE honest caregiver conversations?  Become a supporter of "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" and unlock bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes peeks, and resources you won't find anywhere else! Plus, your support makes this podc
Ready for even MORE honest caregiver conversations?  Become a supporter of "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" and unlock bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes peeks, and resources you won't find anywhere else! Plus, your support makes this podc
Subscriber-only episodeThank you for your support! Here's the link to watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/Nr31UY7-O3cConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofarelu
Ready for even MORE honest caregiver conversations?  Become a supporter of "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" and unlock bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes peeks, and resources you won't find anywhere else! Plus, your support makes this podc
Subscriber-only episodeThank you for your support! Here's the link to watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/RRjvSfV6LrU💙 JJ and Natalie Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.
Ready for even MORE honest caregiver conversations?  Become a supporter of "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" and unlock bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes peeks, and resources you won't find anywhere else! Plus, your support makes this podc
Subscriber-only episodeThank you for your support! Here's the link to watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/z5kM6OKC0wM💙 JJ and Natalie Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.
Ready for even MORE honest caregiver conversations?  Become a supporter of "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" and unlock bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes peeks, and resources you won't find anywhere else! Plus, your support makes this podc
This week, we're giving you all an update on our caregiving journeys—kind of like a quarterly catch-up! We chat about the hurdles of advocating for our mom's medical needs and getting her to appointments. By sharing our stories, we hope to help
Lisa Hale shares her journey navigating a lifetime of caregiving responsibilities. From her early experiences as the oldest sibling in a single-parent household to later years caring for her mother following a stroke, Lisa recounts managing var
Jennifer Jenkins embodies the unwavering spirit of a lifelong caregiver. Her journey began at just 15, caring for her grandmother after cancer surgery. Later, tragedy struck when her brother, James, was wounded in Iraq.  Alongside raising her i
Jessica Patay shares her journey as a caregiver for her son, Ryan, who was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome at five weeks. Prader-Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that requires 24/7 supervision and care due to its associated sympto
Jennifer O'Brien, author of "The Hospice Doctor's Widow," joins the podcast to share her deeply personal story of caregiving for her terminally ill husband, Bob. A hospice physician himself, Bob's diagnosis of advanced renal cell carcinoma forc
In this frank and insightful conversation, we discuss the emotional challenges and hard realities of caregiving with Karyl Cunningham. Karyl was married for 18 years before her husband was diagnosed with stage three B lung cancer, a journey she
Charisma Sydnor's path crossed with Cole's at a rehab center following his teenage spinal cord injury; their professional rapport blossomed into romance and they wed in 2020. Taking over from his mother, Charisma adapted to the comprehensive ca
Marty Schreiber has dedicated his life to advocating for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. As the former governor of Wisconsin and author of the acclaimed memoir "My Two Elaine's", Marty draws from his own deeply personal experience as
In this episode, Jean Hartnett shares her experience caring for her elderly parents. Jean hails from a large Irish Catholic family and has an extensive healthcare background spanning over three decades. At 83, Jean's mother suffered a stroke, w
This week's episode showcases the incredible journey of Betsy Wurzel, a lifelong caregiver who began caring for others at the tender age of 4. Betsy's unwavering dedication is evident as she recounts her experiences caring for her mother-in-law
Debbie Compton, a certified caregiving consultant, Alzheimer's Association educator, speaker, and author of 9 books, shares her invaluable experience in caring for her parents and in-laws, who faced various conditions, including dementia, Alzhe
In this episode, we welcome Jean Lee, author of the memoir Alzheimer's Daughter. Jean opens up about her emotional journey of caring for both her parents as they battled Alzheimer's in their 80s. As a third-grade teacher, she noticed their heal
In this episode of the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver podcast, we have a heart-to-heart conversation with Barry Jacobs. Barry is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a principal for a national healthcare consulting firm. He shar
In our final episode of 2023, we're taking a moment to reflect on what we've learned about caregiving and ourselves throughout the year. We'll also share some amazing insights from our incredible guests. Join us as we dive into the world of car
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