The Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver podcast offers a candid, unfiltered space to confess the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a caregiver through storytelling, guest interviews, and information sharing. JJ & Natalie are a dynamic duo of sisters supporting their mom living with Parkinson's and a husband who survived cancer. Along with their guests, they discuss their shared experiences in caregiving. Viewers and listeners alike will relate to our reluctance, be affirmed in their abil ...
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Finding Harmony: Balancing Professional Care with Personal Caregiving Responsibilities
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In this episode, Christine Soza shares her journey from a young caregiver to a seasoned CNA. Starting with caring for her stroke-afflicted grandfather and a woman with dementia, Christine’s early experiences laid the foundation for her compassionate approach to caregiving. She discusses her roles in nursing homes, oncology, and AIDS care, emphasizi…
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Shining a Light on Caregiving Youth: Insights from the "Hidden in Plain Sight" Series
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In this wrap-up episode, we discussed the "Caregiving Youth Hidden in Plain Sight" special series, a collaboration between JJ and Natalie and My Care Friends CEO Todd Keitz and Katie Seymour (VP of Programming and Community). We were all amazed at how eye-opening it was to learn about the challenges faced by young people caring for family members w…
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Strength in Sisterhood: Alia and Nahla's Inspiring Tale of Resilience and Responsibility
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We are honored to hear from two extraordinary young women, Alia and Nahla Ahmed, who have been caring for their mother since the ages of 10 and 8. Their story is one of resilience, responsibility, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. Alia (16) and Nahla (14) candidly share how their lives were upended when their mother suffered a debilitating po…
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Navigating Younger Onset Dementia: Insights from a Youth Advocate Olivia and Patti from Lorenzo's House
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This episode highlights the impactful work of Lorenzo's House, supporting youth and families dealing with younger onset dementia. Featuring Olivia Compton, a 15-year-old youth leader, and Patti LeFleur, who leads the organization's youth programming, the discussion delves into empowering young caregivers. Olivia shares her journey, explaining how s…
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Embracing Care: The Inspiring Resolve of Young Carers
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This week, we’re shining a light on the inspiring stories of two young caregivers, Aaliyah and Samiha, from Canada. At just 14 years old, Aaliyah has been caring for her younger sister with autism her entire life. She shares how she supports her sister's social interactions, helps with schoolwork, and even shares her passion for rock climbing. Aali…
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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Policies to Support Caregiving Youth
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This week’s special policy panel, featuring experts Marvell Adams Jr. and Toni Gingerelli, discussed policy change and support for caregiving youth. They highlighted the significant gap between the estimated 5.4 million youth caregivers and the likely much larger actual number, emphasizing the need for better data collection through school-based as…
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Caregiving Wisdom Beyond His Years: Lessons from a 16-Year-Old Trailblazer
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This week’s episode gives us a powerful and insightful look into the life of Aditya Akella, a 16-year-old caregiver for his younger brother with autism. Aditya's story is one of resilience, responsibility, and a deep commitment to his family. From navigating cultural differences in caregiving between India and England to balancing his academic and …
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Kids Kicking Cancer: Empowering Children to Find their Power, Peace, and Purpose
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Kids Kicking Cancer's work is vital in supporting families navigating the complexities of chronic illness. KKC empowers children with chronic illnesses and their families through the power of martial arts and breathwork. Founder and International Director Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg “Rabbi G” shares his deeply personal story that led to the creation o…
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Childhood Interrupted: The Realities of Caregiving for Youth
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This week, we explore the compelling story of Dr. Feylyn Lewis, who assumed the role of caregiver for her mother at the age of 11. Following an unsuccessful spinal surgery that resulted in her mother's severe disability, Feylyn found herself taking on the responsibilities of a youth caregiver, assisting with her mother's daily needs and medication …
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Pyx Health: Helping Individuals of All Ages Overcome Loneliness
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This week's educational episode discussion features Pyx Health, a company on a mission to aid individuals battling loneliness, which can trigger various behavioral and physical health challenges. Pyx Health employs a blend of technology and human services to deliver around-the-clock care and support for those in need. Pyx Health strives to assist t…
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🔒 Kaylin Jean-Louis - After the Confessions
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Subscriber-only episode The sisters proudly partner with the Caregiver Action Network. CAN's Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers via phone, chat, or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern. Get answers, resources, support group info, or a listening ear. Visit www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk/ or call 855-277-…
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Caregiving Youth: A Powerful Voice from the Next Generation
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At just 18 years old, Kaylin Jean-Louis has already taken on the immense responsibility of caring for her grandmother with Alzheimer's disease. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience and wisdom of caregiving youth, hidden in plain sight. From a young age, Kaylin has navigated the challenges of her grandmother's declining health, helpin…
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Caregiving Around the World Panel Discussion
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This week's panel discussion unveils the hidden reality of caregiving youth worldwide. Representatives from the US, UK, Canada, and Australian organizations discuss the significant challenges young caregivers face, including lack of awareness, cultural barriers, policy gaps, and limited access to support. The panelists, each with their unique exper…
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Growing Up Caring: A Young Carer's Story of Resilience
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Rebekah Dowhy started caregiving young when her mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at her birth. Over time, she became a primary caregiver, handling tasks like feeding, medications, and wound care. It was emotionally challenging as she dealt with her mother's terminal illness and felt isolated in her caregiving role. Despite challenges, R…
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🔒 Beverly Barnett - After the Confesssion
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for your support! Here's the link to watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/VF1TRRBOPgw Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Yo…
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Leaving a Legacy of Health: Caregiving Experiences and the Drive to Educate Others
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Beverly Barnett is a registered nurse and men's health advocate. She has dedicated her life and career to healthcare after developing a passion for nursing as a young girl receiving treatment at a segregated clinic in her hometown. She drew inspiration from the compassionate nurses who cared for her during this difficult time. Beverly shared her pe…
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🔒 Theresa Wilbanks - After the Confession
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for your support! Here's the link to watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/x3O-U6bj8Jc Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Yo…
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Caregiving Rapids: Navigating the River of Aging and Independence
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Theresa Wilbanks' caregiving journey began unexpectedly when she lived abroad in Europe with her husband. As her father aged into his 90s, she took on more of an advocacy and support role from a distance. However, a series of health scares brought Theresa back home to the United States to serve as her father's primary caregiver. She dove headfirst …
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🔒 Terrance Hawthorne - After the Confession
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for your support! Here's the link to watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/SG1HiMGVbvI Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Yo…
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Unconditional Love in Action: Honoring Vows Through Sickness and Health
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Side Effects, Solutions, and the Power of Persistence in Caregiving
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🔒 After the Confession: Jessica Guthrie
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for your support! Here's the link to watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJ-zMIDe6tQ Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Yo…
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Caregiving and Career Colliding: Navigating Work and Family Responsibilities
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🔒 After the Confession: Heidi McCann
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A Love to Remember: A Young Woman's Journey Caring for Her Partner Through ALS
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The Method Behind the Caregiving Madness
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In this episode, we talk with Helen, Elisabeth, and Jonathan Nash about the gradual progression of care needs that often arise with an aging parent. Imagine standing on the shore of a vast ocean, watching the tide slowly come in - that's how the Nash siblings experienced their mother's increasing health issues and mobility problems. Over time, thes…
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From Soldier to Caregiver : A Veteran's Son Battles Dementia with Love and Mindfulness
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Beyond Duty: Embracing the Chaos and Compassion of Caregiving
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🔒 After the Confession: David O'Leary
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for your support! Here's the link to watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/T98IUmf_ZAg Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Yo…
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The Voluntold Caregiver: One Man’s Journey of Helping His Parents
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Embracing the Caregiving Journey: Lan Phan on Transforming Pain into Purpose
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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, prompting Lan to leave her job in New York and move to California to care for her mother. Lan faced challenge…
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Through Thick and Thin: A Caregiver's Love Story
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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 rooted in their shared faith. As Teresa's condition progressed, Will took on the primary caregiver role, navig…
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🔒 George Ackerman - After the Confession
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for your support! Here's the link to also watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/W9H2rzu7ENw Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us …
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Parkinson's Warrior: Turning Pain into Purpose Through Advocacy
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Bridging Gaps in Care: Ali Ahmadi's Caregiver Revolution
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🔒 After the Confession with Paul Ptashnick
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for your support! Here's the link to watch the behind-the-scenes bonus episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/Nr31UY7-O3c Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Yo…
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The Hidden Caregiver: A Male Perspective on Providing Support to Aging Parents
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🔒 Carlos Olivas - After the Confession
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Subscriber-only episode Thank 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.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagra…
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Breaking the Mold: The Unexpected Role of a Male Caregiver
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Caregiving Confessions: Emotional Rollercoasters, Miracles, and Moving Mountains
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🔒 Todd Keitz - After the Confession
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Subscriber-only episode Thank 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.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagra…
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You Can’t Make This Up: Finding Humor in Hard Times of Caregiving
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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 you learn about Medicaid benefits and the importance of speaking up. We also dive into the emotional side…
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From Cheeseheads to Caregivers: A Conversation with Lisa Hale
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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 various care roles simultaneously while juggling her own life. Lisa shares about stepping into the roles of a…
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Self, Sacrifice, and Service: A Caregiver's Notebook
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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 infant child, Jennifer became his full-time caregiver and a tireless advocate for wounded veterans. Her resp…
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Courageous Motherhood: A Caregiver's Journey through Disability and Hope
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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 symptoms, including low muscle tone, delayed milestones, and an insatiable food drive. Jessica talks about the d…
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The Gifts of Preparation: How End of Life Planning Can Ease the Burden of Caregiving
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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 forced them to confront their own mortality and navigate the healthcare system together. Jennifer, equipped wi…
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Love, Loss and Lung Cancer: A Caregiver's Story of Supporting Her Husband Through Terminal Illness
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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 describes as a 'crazy ride.' Having worked in the non-profit sector for over 25 years, Karyl shifted from…
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Unexpected! Finding True Love in Caregiving
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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 caregiver role, focusing on fostering independence for Cole while ensuring their connection thrives beyond h…
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When "I Do" Means Caring Through Illness: A Story of Devotion
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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 a caregiver for his wife of 61 years, Elaine. For eight years, Marty cared for Elaine in their home as he…
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A Caregivers Tour of Duty
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Disukai
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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, which led to Jean taking a job hiatus to provide care for her parents. She talks about the complexities of …
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