Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
By Natalie Elliott Handy and JJ Elliott Hill
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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 ability to be caregivers and gain the courage to confidently step out of the shadows to express their own needs. You are sure to laugh, cry, and everything in between but in the end, all will leave feeling better for the journey and part of the sisterhood of care. So grab your favorite guilty pleasure, and let's get to confessing!
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2025 – The Plot Twist That’s Changing Everything
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Caregiver Groundhog Day: Lessons We Keep Learning
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Wait… Haven’t We Been Here Before?
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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The Lost Episode: Looking Back with the Original Reluctant Caregivers
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Competing Priorities: Balancing Family, Career and Caregiving
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Dad, Devotion, and Dancing: Finding Joy in the Hardest Goodbye
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Not Stuck in the Yuck: Tricia’s Story of Family, Advocacy, and Strength
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Disrupting Care: How Neal Shah Is Revolutionizing Support for Families
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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When Life Calls: Zack’s Story of Stepping Up for Family and Changing the Caregiving Conversation
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Compassion in Action: Donna’s Path from Caregiver to Changemaker
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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The Power of the Pause: Finding Relief in Caregiving with Jenn Fredericks
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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The Power of Three and Twelve: Jason’s Caregiving Blueprint
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Boundaries, Faith, and Family: Lessons from Jenifer Massie’s Caregiving Journey
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Surviving the Grief Buffet: Angela’s Journey Through Caregiving and Loss
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Did Mom Drop Acid? Navigating Dementia and Family Dynamics
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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The Power of Family: Navigating ALS Across Generations
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Confessions of a Young Widow: Rising Above Grief
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Not What We Signed Up For: Embracing an Unexpected Path
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Surviving, Thriving, and Loving Again
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Love Creatively: A Caregiver's Colorful Journey
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Forever Caregiver: The Lucas Project & Life Beyond Loss
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May 27, 2025 |
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“And Other Duties Assigned”: When caregiving is unexpectedly added to your Job Description
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May 20, 2025 |
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Inside the World of Special Needs Caregiving: One Father's Powerful Journey
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May 13, 2025 |
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Surrendering Control: The Hardest Part of Saying Goodbye
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May 06, 2025 |
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You Can’t Make This Up! Sister Updates
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Caring Through Chaos: A Journey with Frontotemporal Dementia
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Faith, Culture & Raising a Child with Special Needs
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Holding On & Letting Go: A Caregiver’s Emotional Journey
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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When Caregiving Finds You: Navigating Alzheimer’s & Family Care
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Reality of Caregiving: Culture, Family & Technology
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Military Service to Autism Advocacy: Maureen’s Confession
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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The Juggle: Kyle Daquanna’s Journey as a Caregiver, Father, and Advocate
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Beyond the Uniform: A Military Wife’s Caregiving Journey
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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It’s Complicated! Navigating Caregiving and Difficult Family Relationships
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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The Hidden Struggles of Caregiving and Dangers of Burnout
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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A Career in Human Resources, A Calling in Caregiving
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Media Producer Turned Caregiving Advocate
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Cultural Expectations in Caregiving: Family, Sacrifice, and Self-Care
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Living a Double Life as a Caregiver
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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The Caregiver’s Balancing Act: Family, Life, and Everything In Between
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Triumph Over Grief Through Community Love
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Turning a Mess into a Message with Christina Keys
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Unexpected! Finding True Love in Caregiving
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Caregiving Wisdom Beyond His Years: Lessons from a 16-Year-Old Trailblazer
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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When "I Do" Means Caring Through Illness: A Story of Devotion
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Renovating Lives: How Renovation Alliance is Transforming Lives through Home Renovation
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Unbreakable Bond: How a Father's Love Transcends Adversity
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Honoring Heroes: Semper Fi and America's Fund's Lifetime of Support
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Caregiving as a Calling: Crystal's Unwavering Commitment to Serving Her Hero
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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From Four Kinds to One Community: The Rosalynn Carter Institute's Holistic Approach to Supporting Caregivers
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Overcoming Adversity Together: A Navy Chaplain's Unwavering Support for His Wounded Warrior Wife
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Navigating the Challenges: PsychArmor's Comprehensive Training for Caregivers
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Lessons in Resilience, Vulnerability, and the Art of Care
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Unlocking VA Benefits: A Insider's Guide to Caregiver, Family, and Survivor Support
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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The Millennial Caregiver: Balancing Dreams and Responsibilities
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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The Caregiver's Toolkit: Tried-and-True Strategies for Thriving, Not Just Surviving
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Tatas, Tears, and Triumph: Susie's Candid Tales of Caring for Mom
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Wendy Adams
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Embracing the Mess: Lessons on Caregiving and Self-Care for the Caregiver Warrior
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Caregiving, Companionship, and the Unbreakable Bond: Bob Kay's Heartwarming Story
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Caregiving Reinvented: Paul's Innovative Approach to Supporting His Parents
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Finding Harmony: Balancing Professional Care with Personal Caregiving Responsibilities
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Shining a Light on Caregiving Youth: Insights from the "Hidden in Plain Sight" Series
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Strength in Sisterhood: Alia and Nahla's Inspiring Tale of Resilience and Responsibility
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Navigating Younger Onset Dementia: Insights from a Youth Advocate Olivia and Patti from Lorenzo's House
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Embracing Care: The Inspiring Resolve of Young Carers
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Policies to Support Caregiving Youth
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Kids Kicking Cancer: Empowering Children to Find their Power, Peace, and Purpose
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Childhood Interrupted: The Realities of Caregiving for Youth
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Pyx Health: Helping Individuals of All Ages Overcome Loneliness
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Caregiving Youth: A Powerful Voice from the Next Generation
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Caregiving Around the World Panel Discussion
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Growing Up Caring: A Young Carer's Story of Resilience
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Leaving a Legacy of Health: Caregiving Experiences and the Drive to Educate Others
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Caregiving Rapids: Navigating the River of Aging and Independence
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Unconditional Love in Action: Honoring Vows Through Sickness and Health
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Side Effects, Solutions, and the Power of Persistence in Caregiving
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Caregiving and Career Colliding: Navigating Work and Family Responsibilities
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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A Love to Remember: A Young Woman's Journey Caring for Her Partner Through ALS
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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The Method Behind the Caregiving Madness
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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From Soldier to Caregiver : A Veteran's Son Battles Dementia with Love and Mindfulness
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Beyond Duty: Embracing the Chaos and Compassion of Caregiving
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May 28, 2024 |
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The Voluntold Caregiver: One Man’s Journey of Helping His Parents
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May 21, 2024 |
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Embracing the Caregiving Journey: Lan Phan on Transforming Pain into Purpose
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May 14, 2024 |
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Through Thick and Thin: A Caregiver's Love Story
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May 07, 2024 |
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Parkinson's Warrior: Turning Pain into Purpose Through Advocacy
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Bridging Gaps in Care: Ali Ahmadi's Caregiver Revolution
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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The Hidden Caregiver: A Male Perspective on Providing Support to Aging Parents
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Breaking the Mold: The Unexpected Role of a Male Caregiver
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Caregiving Confessions: Emotional Rollercoasters, Miracles, and Moving Mountains
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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You Can’t Make This Up: Finding Humor in Hard Times of Caregiving
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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From Cheeseheads to Caregivers: A Conversation with Lisa Hale
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Self, Sacrifice, and Service: A Caregiver's Notebook
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Courageous Motherhood: A Caregiver's Journey through Disability and Hope
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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The Gifts of Preparation: How End of Life Planning Can Ease the Burden of Caregiving
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Love, Loss and Lung Cancer: A Caregiver's Story of Supporting Her Husband Through Terminal Illness
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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A Caregivers Tour of Duty
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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The Incredible Hulk of Caregivers
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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The Juggling Acts in Caregiving with Debbie Compton
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Prescription for Care with Jean Lee
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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No Rules in Caregiving with Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D.
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Wine, Women and Dementia with Kitty Norton
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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You are Part of the Story with Allison Breininger
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Flexing Your Caregiving Muscles with Richard Lui
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Vantage Point Foundation
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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When One Call Creates a Caregiver with Jessica Allen
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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AARP with Amy Goyer
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Lead with Love with Kasey Kelly
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Jennifer Jenkins with The Elizabeth Dole Foundation
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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A Dramatic Reset with Amy Bushatz
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Jonathon Pruden with the Wounded Warrior Project
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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The Chaos Coordinator with Pam and Mike Estes
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Veterans Health Administration with Dr. Colleen Richardson
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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It Didn't Have To Be This Way with Lance A. Slatton
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Creating a Home Away from Home: The Fisher House Foundation's Impact on Military Families
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Voluntold into Caregiving with Helen Bauer
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Caregiving Asks Us to Live with Robert Pardi
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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A Parent's Need versus a Husband's Love with Louise Thompson
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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You're a Caregiver, Not a Saint with Lori Lemasters
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Ripple Effects of Caregiving with Cindy Sim
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Breaking Up with Other People's Opinions with Carla Yorro
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Caregiving: It's in our DNA featuring the Schiessle Sisters
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Caring for the Caregiver with Dr. Cleo Booker
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Be Strong and Courageous with Jordan Peace
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Caregiving: When Duty results in Healing with Kathy Heberle
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Generations of Care: Meet the Marchetti's - Doreeen Marchetti
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Generations of Care: Meet the Marchetti's - Mike Marchetti
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Generations of Care: Chris and Anthony Marchetti
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Saved by Care with Korene Carter
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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October 4, 2022: "ALL CLEAR" - Entry 37
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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August 17, 2022: Sigh of Relief! - Entry 36
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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August 9, 2022: The Third Wheel...and Other Thoughts from a Weary Caregiver - Entry 35
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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July 26, 2022 – Proof of Life - Entry 34
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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July 12, 2022 - It Feels So Good to Be Home! - Entry 33
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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July 06, 2022 - The Smile Says it All! - Entry 32
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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July 05, 2022 - Today is THE Day! - Entry 31
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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July 1, 2022 - Walking into July with Gratitude - Entry 30
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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June 29, 2022 - Not So Random Acts of Kindness - Entry 29
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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June 27, 2022 - The Dog Days of Summer - Entry 28
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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June 23, 2022 - The Last Stand! Entry 27
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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June 21, 2022 The Final Bell! Jason Kicked Cancer's A$$ Entry 26
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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June 20, 2022 "You Have Been Assigned This Mountain to Show Others it Can Be Done." Entry 25
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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June 19, 2022 - Quick update - Entry 24
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Finding Forgiveness with Heather Zoccali
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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June 17, 2022 - It's a Good Day to Have a GOOD DAY! Entry 23
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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June 16, 2022 - 48 Hours Later... Update and Some Pretty Deep Thoughts Entry 22
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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June 14, 2022 - We Did It…We’re in the 85% Entry 21
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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June 13, 2022 - One hour and forty minutes…… - Entry 20
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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June 10, 2022 - We've Moved UP!!!! We Have a New Apartment - #1403 - Entry 19B
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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June 10, 2022 - Halfway There! 53.3333333333333333% Dunzo - Entry 19a
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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June 8, 2022 - Another Day Completed - Entry 18
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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The Fabric of Care with Michele Houck
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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June 7, 2022 - "I'm going to the Quick, Quick Version" (Movie/ Spaceballs - Circa June 4, 1987)- Entry 17
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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June 6, 2022 - Bowl Full of Suck! - Entry 16
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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June 5, 2022 - It's Okay to Experience Joy During the Difficult Times - Entry 15
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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June 3, 2022 - Starting Off the Weekend with Hydration - Entry 14
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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June 2, 2022: Seriously, That's a Side Effect Entry 13
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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June 1, 2022: In Sickness and In Health - Entry 12
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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May 31, 2022: And So it Begins - Day 1 - Entry 11
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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May 30, 2022 - A little preview & Planned Ignoring can only work so long before you have to face the music - Entry 10
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Caregiving: A Different Type of Storm with Bill Cohen
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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May 27, 2022 - Practice makes Perfect...Welcome to the NYC Metro: Entry 9
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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May 26, 2022 - And the Handy Adventures Begin: Entry 8b
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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May 26, 2022 - And the Handy Adventures Begin: Entry 8a
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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May 24, 2022 - It's Official - We're New Yorkers: Entry 7
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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May 23, 2022 - And So This Chapter Ends: Entry 6
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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May 8, 2022 - So Now What?: Entry 5
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Tapping Out isn't Selfish: Allowing Others to Help
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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May 5, 2022 - Eat the Bacon: Entry 4
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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May 4, 2022 - No scan left behind! And they took the blood too! - Entry 3
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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May 3, 2022 - All aboard! Training all the way to NYC- Entry 2
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Jun 04, 2023 |
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May 1, 2022 - Hello Diary - Entry 1
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Jun 03, 2023 |
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Jason's Story (Description of Journal)
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Diary of a Caregiver - A Special Sub-Series
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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From One Caregiver to Another with Chris MacLellan
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May 30, 2023 |
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The Original "Badass Advocate": Erin Galyean
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May 23, 2023 |
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Don't Give Away Your Caregiver Power with Cathy Sikorski
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May 16, 2023 |
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The Ugly Part of Caregiving with Cassie Abel
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May 09, 2023 |
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Life After Caregiving with Janet Brennend
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May 02, 2023 |
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The EmpowerING Caregiver with Janet Brennend
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May 02, 2023 |
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There's No Mistakes, Just Missteps - You Can Edit
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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The Importance of Putting Your Needs First with Debbie Howard
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Filling Your Caregiver Tank with Amy Goyer
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Part 2: Acceptance:Getting to Your Yes
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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A Special Sisters Episode - Part 1: Difficult Decisions - Moving to Skilled Nursing
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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The Ripple Effects of Caregiving with Nicole Will
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Refuse to Dwell on the Negative with Cameron Huddleston
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Embracing No: Finding Your Voice In Caregiving
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Caregiving is Messy - Own It!
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Unexpected: The Gifts Of Caregiving
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Strength in Asking for Help
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Finding Bravery When Caregiving Ends
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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When Care Starts in a Crisis
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Riding the Waves of Caregiving
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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You Don’t Understand Caregiving Until You’re In It with Kandis Draw
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Madre Moves In - How Culture Impacts Caregiving with Bonnie Chavez
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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It’s All About Perspective - Choosing Happiness Every Day with Sue Ryan
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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The Power of Sibling Bonds in Supporting Your Parent with Laurette Foggini
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Caregiving is Not a Solo Act with Mike George
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Role Reversal: Surprises in Caring for Your Parent with Emilie Elliott
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Facing Your Caregiver Insecurities Head On with Natalie Elliott Handy
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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The Reluctant Promotion: From CEO to Caregiver with Natalie Elliott Handy
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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You’re in Charge: Society’s Expectation of the Oldest Child with JJ Elliott Hill
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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I am Enough: Overcoming Guilt with JJ Elliott Hill
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Trailer
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Dec 27, 2022 |