A Season of Caring Podcast

By Rayna Neises

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A Season of Caring Podcast is a place to find hope for your Season of Caring.  Pointing listeners to the hope they can find in God even in the busyness and loneliness of caregiving. I want you to know that I see you and God sees you. What you are doing is not only difficult, and often overwhelming, but it's also one of the most important and rewarding things you can do. 

The guests featured are both everyday family members who are caregiver survivors and those who are still in the middle of their caring season.  At times, you will meet professionals who bring their experience and compassion for you to our conversations.

I want you to feel encouraged and hopeful after our time together, so you can spend this season with no regrets, living content, and loving well.


Episode Date
Loving Through the Hardest Season: Stories of Hope with Susan Norcom
Sep 24, 2026
Faithfulness Over Fixing in Caregiving
Sep 10, 2026
What If Caregiving Is A Leadership Role: Stories of Hope with Mark Wilson
Aug 27, 2026
Caregiving Juggle: Wisdom for Next Steps
Aug 13, 2026
Caregiver Burnout And The Hidden Weight Of Doing It All
Jul 30, 2026
Before It's Too Late to Care for the Heart and Soul: Stories of Hope with Sharon Faye Lennox
Jul 16, 2026
Freedom in Caregiving
Jul 02, 2026
When Caregiving Rewrites Your Relationship with God
Jun 18, 2026
Five Years, Five Lessons: Find Hope in Caregiving with "No Regrets"
Jun 04, 2026
Caring for Someone Who Hurt You: Where Is God in Complicated Love?
May 21, 2026
What If The Miracle Is Already Here
May 07, 2026
Tender Strength in the Valley: Stories of Hope with Carol Evans
Apr 23, 2026
How To Keep Caring When You Feel Alone
Apr 09, 2026
Dirty Dishes and Holy Moments: Stories of Hope with Mia Godfrey
Mar 26, 2026
Caregiving After Stroke: Stories of Hope with Lana Wilhelm
Mar 12, 2026
Grief, Pressure, And Unexpected Growth
Feb 26, 2026
From Genetic Risk To Grace: Stories of Hope with Lori Jones
Feb 12, 2026
When Doing Becomes Being: A Caregiver’s Quiet Shift
Jan 15, 2026
Encore Episode #1: Stories of Hope with Pat Burkett
Jan 01, 2026
Best of 2025: Stories of Hope with Jackie Freeman
Dec 18, 2025
Encore Episode #3: Stories of Hope with Joy Kats
Dec 11, 2025
Jesus & Autism: Stories of Hope with Mandy Horne
Nov 27, 2025
Life Continues; Love Expands; Hope Holds: Stories of Hope with Pat Burkett
Nov 13, 2025
Finding Dignity and Grace in Caregiving Decisions: Stories of Hope with Catherine Fitzhugh
Oct 30, 2025
From Closet Floor Prayers to a Waymaker Testimony: Stories of Hope with Shelli Strickland
Oct 16, 2025
ALS, Marriage and a Deeper Faith: Stories of Hope with Cathy Bennett
Oct 02, 2025
Faith Over Guilt: Finding Peace in Your Caregiving Journey
Sep 18, 2025
Rhythms of Wellness: Stories of Hope with Manjeet Singh
Sep 04, 2025
From Fixer to Faithful Companion: Stories of Hope with Jackie Freeman
Aug 21, 2025
Love's Last Healing Chapters: Stories of Hope with Susie Lewis
Aug 07, 2025
Beyond the Caregiver Role: Reclaiming Your Identity and Dreams
Jul 10, 2025
Changing Mindset, Not Circumstances: Stories of Hope with Rick Henkin
Jun 26, 2025
Breaking Free and Caring Well: Stories of Hope with Christine Trimpe
Jun 12, 2025
Faith and Letting Go the Heart of Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Susan Stern
May 29, 2025
Grace for the Season: Quieting the Inner Critic and Embracing Growth
May 15, 2025
Make a Shift, Faith in Caregiving and Beyond: Stories of Hope with Dr. Melissa Glass
May 01, 2025
Lessons from an Unexpected Season: Stories of Hope with Mary Beth Powers
Apr 17, 2025
When God's Plan Unfolds: Stories of Hope with Joy Kats
Apr 03, 2025
Honor, Patience, and Letting Go: Stories of Hope with Ramona Torres
Mar 20, 2025
How Reflection Transformed My Caregiving Season
Mar 06, 2025
From Clueless to Guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Debbie Compton
Feb 27, 2025
Finding Joy and Wisdom in Caregiving Challenges: Stories of Hope with Sue Ryan
Feb 13, 2025
Building Strength and Connection in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Tracey Glenn
Jan 23, 2025
Divine Guidance in Times of Need: Stories of Hope with Carole Leathem
Jan 09, 2025
Encore Episode #1: Stories of Hope with Yolanda Lucas
Dec 26, 2024
Encore Episode #2: Stories of Hope with Steve Powell
Dec 19, 2024
Encore Podcast #3: Stories of Hope with Joan Borton
Dec 12, 2024
Encore Podcast #4- Stories of Hope with Diana Derringer
Dec 05, 2024
Family Resilience in the Face of Dementia: Stories of Hope with Sandra Kiser
Nov 28, 2024
Guidance, Growth and Family Bonds: Stories of Hope with Cindy Egger
Nov 14, 2024
Caring with Strength, Faith and Family: Stories of Hope with Tracee Loran
Oct 31, 2024
Finding Hope and Strength in Challenging Times: Stories of Hope with Debra Lee
Oct 17, 2024
Breath, Gratitude, and the Caregiver's Path: Stories of Hope with Lani Almanza
Oct 03, 2024
Finding Balance and Faith Through Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Ruthie Gray
Sep 19, 2024
Finding Joy and Purpose in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Mark Applegate
Sep 05, 2024
Caring for Mom and Finding God's GLOW: Stories of Hope with Judy Bone
Aug 22, 2024
Finding Sacred Moments in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Robyn Horn
Aug 08, 2024
Caring with Connection and Compassion: Stories of Hope with Amanda Bailey
Jul 18, 2024
Finding Strength During Crisis: Stories of Hope with Susan Stern
Jul 18, 2024
Crafting Meaningful Moments: Stories of Hope with CherlyAnn Haley
Jun 27, 2024
Lessons in Love and Boundaries: Stories of Hope with Marlene Boryszewski
Jun 10, 2024
A Faith-centered Perspective of Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Lizette Cloete
May 30, 2024
Finding Laughter and Resilience in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Leah Stanley
May 16, 2024
Finding Joy in Giving Care: Stories of Hope with Dr. Sheri Yarbrough
May 02, 2024
Wyatt's Legacy: Stories of Hope with Laura Atkins
Apr 18, 2024
Embracing Change and Choosing Joy: Stories of Hope with Diana Derringer
Apr 04, 2024
Uplifting Innovation Brings Empowerment: Stories of Hope with Steve Powell
Mar 21, 2024
Faith Required to Embrace Long-Distance Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Liuda
Mar 07, 2024
Legacy, Health and Innovation: Stories of Hope with Terri Liggins
Feb 22, 2024
Cherished Moments and Hard-Won Wisdom: Stories of Hope with Yolanda
Feb 08, 2024
Marriage Strengthened by Caregiving and Devotion: Stories of Hope with Joan Borton
Jan 25, 2024
Caregiving a Journey of Heart and Spirit: Stories of Hope with Althea McIntyre
Jan 11, 2024
Best of #1: Stories of Hope with Tammy Marvin
Dec 28, 2023
Best of 2023: Stories of Hope with Minty Swanson
Dec 21, 2023
Best of 2023: Delivering Comfort and Purpose: Stories of Hope with Tonja Moon
Dec 14, 2023
Best of 2023: Stories of Hope with Peggy Bodde
Dec 07, 2023
The Importance of Empathy, Communication and Support in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Pamela Duran
Nov 30, 2023
The Loving Struggle of Caregiving While Parenting: Stories of Hope with Jill
Nov 16, 2023
A Difficult Relationship and Honoring Wishes Brings Healing: Stories of Hope with Lil Glamben
Nov 02, 2023
From Personal Experience to Public Advocacy: Stories of Hope with Dr. George Ackerman
Oct 19, 2023
Know Your Best is Enough: Stories of Hope with Gaylynn Green
Oct 05, 2023
Caregiving with Fun, Faith and Resilience: Stories of Hope with Tenita Abraham
Sep 21, 2023
The Power of Preparedness and Parenting while Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Christy Byrne Yates
Sep 07, 2023
Embracing the Challenges: Stories of Hope with Jennifer Fink
Aug 24, 2023
Navigating Life While Caregiving: Dr. Alyncia Bowen
Aug 10, 2023
Walking Them Home: Stories of Hope with Tammy Marvin
Jul 27, 2023
Navigating Grief, Growth, and God's Presence: Stories of Hope with Debra Hallisey
Jul 13, 2023
Unexpected Joys in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Deb Farris
Jun 29, 2023
Laughter and Tears in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Minty Swanson
Jun 15, 2023
Be the Answer to Your Own Prayer: Stories of Hope with Shelli
Jun 01, 2023
Together with Love and Grace: Stories of Hope with Leslie
May 18, 2023
Hang onto the Good Moments: Stories of Hope with Nanette Holloway
May 04, 2023
Just Keep Doing What You Do: Stories of Hope with Jammie Johnson
Apr 20, 2023
Blessing and Growing Closer: Stories of Hope by Charlaine Martin
Apr 06, 2023
Patience and Grace- Stories of Hope with Phylis Mantelli
Mar 23, 2023
Respond Instead of React and Be Prepared: Stories of Hope by Amanda Schaefer
Mar 09, 2023
Connections of the Heart: Stories of Hope for Tryn
Feb 23, 2023
Care from a Place of Love vs. Guilt-Stories of Hope with Suzi
Feb 09, 2023
It is Okay – Caregiving IS Hard!
Jan 26, 2023
Encore Episode #1 Advocacy as Caregivers
Dec 29, 2022
Encore Episode #2 Tips and Resources from a Geriatrician
Dec 22, 2022
Encore Episode #3 Becoming a Resilient Caregiver
Dec 15, 2022
#4 Encore Episode- Using Relationship Contracts
Dec 08, 2022
#5 Encore Episode- Alzheimer's Daughter, You Are Not Alone
Dec 01, 2022
Processing the Grief of Caregiving
Nov 24, 2022
Caregiver Toolbox: Becoming a ‘Detective’ for Your Loved One
Nov 17, 2022
Shift Your Focus- Coach Rather Than Do
Nov 10, 2022
Caregiver Toolbox: Identity and Self-compassion
Nov 03, 2022
Caregivers Deserve to Love Their Life
Oct 27, 2022
Knowing When and How to Step In
Oct 20, 2022
Dementia Caregiver’s Story - A Transparent Look
Oct 13, 2022
Leaning Into Love and Respite for Compassion Fatigue
Oct 06, 2022
Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
Sep 29, 2022
More Caregiver Tools: Routines and Faith
Sep 22, 2022
Technology to Help Family Caregivers
Sep 15, 2022
Benefits of Pity Parties and Understanding the Dying Process
Sep 08, 2022
Caregiver Tips: Self-Care is not an Option and ‘Pity Parties’ are Okay!
Sep 01, 2022
The Caregiver Toolbox- Two Stress Management Tools
Aug 25, 2022
Learning with the Caregiver Warrior
Aug 18, 2022
Additional Help with End-of-Life Preparations
Aug 11, 2022
Rick Craig
Aug 04, 2022
What They Really Need
Jul 28, 2022
Helpful Support from a Cancer Doula
Jul 21, 2022
Caregiving Tool: Gratitude
Jul 14, 2022
Tips for Caring from Someone Who Has Been There
Jul 07, 2022
Staying Active and Engaged No Matter Your Age
Jun 30, 2022
Having Fun and Creating Memories with Activity Boxes
Jun 23, 2022
Experienced Caregiver Tips for Navigating Moods and Behavior Changes
Jun 16, 2022
Tips and Resources from a Geriatrician
Jun 09, 2022
Tips and Techniques for Successful Meals
Jun 02, 2022
Successful Mealtimes
May 26, 2022
Help Shifting Out of Autopilot While Caregiving
May 19, 2022
Cooking Up Caregiver Success
May 12, 2022
Caregiverhood: Things to Think About and Celebrate
May 05, 2022
Celebrating The Role of Caregiver
Apr 28, 2022
Reading Can Benefit Your Caregiving
Apr 21, 2022
Support from Other’s Stories
Apr 14, 2022
Things to Know About Support Groups
Apr 07, 2022
Communication Assistance and Building a Care Team
Mar 24, 2022
Caring for Aging Parents
Mar 24, 2022
Tips for Care Teams and Being an Advocate
Mar 17, 2022
Family Caregivers, You are Not Alone!
Mar 10, 2022
Comfort and Encouragement for the Caregiver
Mar 02, 2022
Relationships Require Boundaries
Feb 24, 2022
Using a Relationship Contract to Care and Heal
Feb 17, 2022
Advocating as Caregivers- with Carlos and Rayna
Feb 10, 2022
Caregiver Support - Advocacy and On-Line Communities
Feb 03, 2022
Alzheimer's: Just Some of the Basics
Jan 27, 2022
Alzheimer's Daughter, You Are Not Alone
Jan 20, 2022
How to Build Resilience in Your Caring Season
Jan 13, 2022
Becoming a Resilient Caregiver
Jan 06, 2022
Encore Episode- Caregiving: Opportunity to Change, Learn and Honor Family
Dec 23, 2021
Encore Episode- Help When It Is Time for a Move
Dec 16, 2021
Encore Episode: Estate Planning is Not Just for When You Die
Dec 09, 2021
Encore Episode: Self-care is Self Preservation
Dec 02, 2021
Three Emotions of Caregiving
Nov 25, 2021
Advocating, Honoring, and Respecting During Your Caring Season
Nov 18, 2021
Advocacy Reminders for Family Caregivers
Nov 11, 2021
Family Roles in the Caregiving Journey
Nov 04, 2021
Building Relationships During the Caring Season
Oct 28, 2021
Assistance Navigating the Long-Term Care Part of the Journey
Oct 21, 2021
Preparing for Long-term Care
Oct 14, 2021
Physical Fitness for Caregivers and their Loved One
Oct 07, 2021
Fall Prevention is Critical
Sep 30, 2021
Tools To Help with Time Choices: Personal Manifestos, Core Value Reviews, and Pre-Deciding
Sep 23, 2021
Choice Management & Finding Harmony
Sep 16, 2021
Building Your Team in Your Caregiving Season
Sep 09, 2021
Wisdom From The Caregiver's Friend
Sep 01, 2021
More Tips for Hospital Stays
Aug 26, 2021
Normalizing Self-Care: What Brings You Joy?
Aug 12, 2021
Help with Hospital Stays
Aug 07, 2021
Self-Care: You Get to Choose!
Aug 05, 2021
Self-Care is Self-Preservation
Jul 29, 2021
Easy Tips for Self-Care
Jul 22, 2021
Support When Deciding the Best Living Space
Jul 15, 2021
Help When it is Time for a Move
Jul 08, 2021
End-of-Life Preparations
Jul 01, 2021
Being Prepared for End-of-Life
Jun 24, 2021
Teams and Self-Care- Important Caregiving Tools
Jun 17, 2021
Learning Grace in the Caregiving Season
Jun 10, 2021
No Regrets Part 2
Jun 03, 2021
No Regrets Part 1
May 27, 2021
Rayna's Caregiving Journey
May 20, 2021
Caregiving at Every Stage and Age
May 13, 2021
Millennials: Growing Group Stepping Up to Care Give
May 06, 2021
Finances During the Caregiving Season
Apr 29, 2021
Financial Tune-Up Time
Apr 22, 2021
Do Not Just Survive But Thrive
Apr 15, 2021
Integrating Self-Care: Mesh it All Together Like a Good Soup
Apr 08, 2021
No Empty Cups!
Apr 01, 2021
Turn on Your Light
Mar 25, 2021
Caregiver Support
Mar 18, 2021
Support and Resources for the Caregiver
Mar 11, 2021
Reflection - A Task for The Caregiver
Mar 04, 2021
You Do Not Have to Go Through This Alone!
Feb 25, 2021
Estate Planning Reminders for Caregivers
Feb 18, 2021
Estate Planning Is Not Just For When You Die
Feb 11, 2021
Reminders For The Caregiver From The Caregiver
Feb 04, 2021
Caregiving - Opportunity to Change, Learn, and Honor Family
Jan 28, 2021
Grief and Growing
Jan 21, 2021
Creative Self-care Tips
Jan 14, 2021
Celebrating the Old and Welcoming the New
Jan 07, 2021
Encore Episode Reaching Up for Comfort
Dec 27, 2020
Encore Episode~ Caregiving: The Hardest Right Thing
Dec 24, 2020
Encore Episode Healed Relationship
Dec 17, 2020
Encore of Grief in the Caregiving Season
Dec 10, 2020
Celebrating and Connecting During the Holidays
Dec 03, 2020
Thankfulness, Gratitude, and Hope
Nov 26, 2020
Benefits of Day Stay Programs
Nov 19, 2020
Adult Day Services
Nov 12, 2020
Caregivers and Moms Share Similar Struggles/Solutions
Nov 05, 2020
Ditch Perfectionism and Guilt
Oct 30, 2020
Do Not Skip Respite!
Oct 22, 2020
Caregiving – The Hardest Right Thing
Oct 15, 2020
Keys to Communicating and Avoiding Conflict while Caring
Oct 08, 2020
Avoid Disputes: Have the Tough Conversations
Oct 01, 2020
Thinking More About Advanced Directives
Sep 24, 2020
Advanced Directives – Everyone Needs One Now!
Sep 17, 2020
Thinking About the End of the Journey
Sep 10, 2020
A Family Caring Together
Sep 02, 2020
Wearing the Advocacy Hat
Aug 27, 2020
Advocacy – An Important Skill of Caregiving
Aug 20, 2020
Caregiving = Juggling Pumpkins
Aug 13, 2020
Mindfulness and Self Care: Must Haves During a Caregiving Journey
Aug 06, 2020
Caregiving Perspective – Duty vs. Heart
Jul 30, 2020
Healed Relationship - Unexpected Benefit From Caregiving Journey
Jul 23, 2020
Caregiver Stories and Learning From Others
Jul 17, 2020
Caring for Our Aging Parents
Jul 09, 2020
Keeping Peace While Caregiving
Jul 02, 2020
A Caregiver's Faith
Jun 25, 2020
Emotions, Grief, and Caregiving
Jun 18, 2020
The Many Emotions of Caregiving
Jun 11, 2020
The Impact of Boundaries on Caregiving
May 28, 2020
Sacred Relationships in Caregiving
May 21, 2020
Caregiving with Legacy and Crisis in Mind
May 14, 2020
Ready for Anything and Stuff
May 07, 2020
Tips to Care for You and Them All the Way to the End
Apr 30, 2020
Reaching Up for Comfort in Your Time of Caring
Apr 23, 2020
More Resources for Alzheimer's Families
Apr 16, 2020
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
Apr 09, 2020
Use Your Caregiver Tool Box to Find a New Normal
Apr 02, 2020
Learning Throughout A Caring Season
Mar 26, 2020
Caring in this Unique Season
Mar 19, 2020
Caring for Your Marriage while Caregiving
Mar 12, 2020
Marriage and a Caring Season
Mar 05, 2020
Habits for a Good Life while Caring
Feb 27, 2020
Creating Healthy Habits while Caring
Feb 20, 2020
Digging Deeper in Caregiver Grief
Feb 13, 2020
Grief in the Caring Season
Feb 06, 2020