After attending the University of Wisconsin, Ben Biddick enlisted in the United States Army following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. He served as a combat medic and military policeman in Iraq and performed Emergency Management Operations for the State of Wisconsin. Following military service, Biddick served as a civilian law enforcement officer focused on the prevention of domestic violence, the exploitation of children in the form of human trafficking, and criminal gang membership. He also served as a Crisis and Hostage Negotiator and has nearly 20 years of experience of serving others in civilian, military, and correctional healthcare environments. His most recent endeavors include performing crisis intervention during the COVID19 Pandemic and service as a Dementia Care Specialist in the State of Wisconsin.
He is an author, public speaker, and consultant who strives to transform the effects of Trauma into power bases of positive change, recovery, and empowerment. As the owner of Ideal State Consulting LLC, he uses his Master’s Degree in Performance Improvement and experiences to assist individuals and organizations create a more just and noble America worthy of the honorable men and women who built it and continue to build it every day.
Ben is also the Creator and Host of the www.getupnationpodcast.com where he helps individuals, organizations, and societies develop and sustain resilience and perseverance and https://anchor.fm/theresilientcaregiver podcast where he empowers those who serve people diagnosed with dementia.
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A talk on the concept of strength when it comes to men care partners. Join us for Men's Dementia Care Support Group every Thursday at Noon Central Time at the Zoom link below. Join Zoom Meeting: htt…
A talk on the concep…
A talk on the concept of strength when it comes to men care partners. Join us for Men's Dementia Care Support Group every Thursday at Noon Central Time at the Zoom link below. Join Zoom Meeting: https://greencountywi-org.zoom.us/j/88042346257?pwd=eExhSGlZdTh5a2l4L0pTeEFvRkowUT09---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theresilientcaregiver/message
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to mainta…
Please enjoy this ep…
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver wellness. This podcast is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin. Today our guest is Chef Danielle Sepsy! She graduated from Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management and The International Culinary Center’s Professional Culinary Arts program. From there, she went on to manage several restaurants in some of New York’s most elite, lux…
Ever consider attending a care partner support group? They can be a powerful source of compassion, knowledge, and empowerment. If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org o…
Ever consider attend…
Ever consider attending a care partner support group? They can be a powerful source of compassion, knowledge, and empowerment. If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org or go here. Music: Star Night by Wonderland, New City by Josh Leake, Forest by the Sea by Beneath the Mountain Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its of…
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to mainta…
Please enjoy this ep…
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver wellness. This podcast is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin. Today our guest is Suzanne Bottum-Jones. Suzanne is a registered nurse with more than 15 years of experience working with the management of behaviors and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, brain injury, and other forms of cognitive impairment. She is a nationally …
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to mainta…
Please enjoy this ep…
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver wellness. This podcast is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin. Today our guest is Carla Berscheit. She’s a Dementia Care Specialist for the Aging & Disability Resource Centers serving Chippewa and Dunn Counties in Wisconsin. Prior to joining the ADRC Carla worked as an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years, primarily working with …
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If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Music: New City by Josh Leake, Last Leaf on the Tree by Hans Johnson Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific comme…
If you'd like our Br…
If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Music: New City by Josh Leake, Last Leaf on the Tree by Hans Johnson Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its officers, employees or agents.---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theresilientcaregiver/message
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to mainta…
Please enjoy this ep…
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver wellness. This podcast is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin. Today our guest is Dr. Kalisha Bonds-Johnson. She is an Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt specializing as a Family Psychiatric…
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to mainta…
Please enjoy this ep…
Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver wellness. This podcast is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin. Today our guest is Alban Maino. Alban is the CEO of Memory Lane TV, a Streaming platform for people living with dementia. Memory Lane TV is a tool care partners can use to help manage the many moods and behaviors often caused by or associated with Alzheimer’s disease and othe…
Please enjoy this reflection on resilience after seeing the play called Grandpa & Lucy by Climb Theater! If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Music: I Do by Bal…
Please enjoy this re…
Please enjoy this reflection on resilience after seeing the play called Grandpa & Lucy by Climb Theater! If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Music: I Do by Balloon Planet Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its officers, employees or agents.---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theresilientcaregiv…
Here is a grounding Meditation for care partners of people diagnosed with dementia. Use it as needed to help ground and center yourself during your process of providing care! It was created by Ben Bid…
Here is a grounding …
Here is a grounding meditation for care partners of people diagnosed with dementia. Use it as needed to help ground and center yourself during your process of providing care! It was created by Ben Biddick, the host of this podcast, and one of the Dementia Care Specialists from the ADRC of Southwest Wisconsin! If you'd like to schedule a talk, training, or meditation session for care partners, reach out today to bbiddick@gchsd.org! Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the infor…
Today we have two guests on The Resilient Caregiver Podcast! Edie Weinstein and Climb Theater’s Anton Jones join us! As a ninth grade student, Edie wrote a book called Grandpa and Lucy for a Girl Sc…
Today we have two gu…
Today we have two guests on The Resilient Caregiver Podcast! Edie Weinstein and Climb Theater’s Anton Jones join us! As a ninth grade student, Edie wrote a book called Grandpa and Lucy for a Girl Scout Silver Award Project to help more people learn about dementia. It was published October 16, 2017, and has gone on to contribute to building strong intergenerational Relationships while raising awareness about dementia globally. Anton is a Minneapolis based Playwright, Director, Composer, and Theatre Educator. He earned his MFA from the University of Iowa and has directed for Pillsbury House Th…
Today our guest is Karen Stobbe. Karen transitioned her career from theater and improvisation to health care when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Since then she’s served as the …
Today our guest is K…
Today our guest is Karen Stobbe. Karen transitioned her career from theater and improvisation to health care when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Since then she’s served as the Director of Education for Pioneer Network, wrote more than 12 training programs, been featured in This American Life, gave a National TEDMED talk, and spoken at locations across North America. Karen, welcome to the show!in-themoment.net in-themoment.com www.beinginthemoment.org If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Music: Star Night by Wonderland and…
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Today our guest is Riley Killian. Riley is a Wisconsin-based filmmaker who recently finished directing and producing a 45-minute documentary called "Unconditional: A Journey of Selfless Love." In this…
Today our guest is R…
Today our guest is Riley Killian. Riley is a Wisconsin-based filmmaker who recently finished directing and producing a 45-minute documentary called "Unconditional: A Journey of Selfless Love." In this documentary, Riley shares the experiences of four people who are challenged with assuming the role of caregiver for their loved ones who have been diagnosed with dementia. Through the joys and trials, one thing remains constant, their unconditional love for their spouses. Riley, welcome to the show! Trailer: Unconditional: A Journey of Selfless Love (2022) | Official Trailer - YouTube Showing Inf…
Please enjoy the opening remarks of Former Governor of Wisconsin and Author of My Two Elaine's Marty Schreiber from the Male Caregiver Panel on 8.4.2022. If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, ema…
Please enjoy the ope…
Please enjoy the opening remarks of Former Governor of Wisconsin and Author of My Two Elaine's Marty Schreiber from the Male Caregiver Panel on 8.4.2022. If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its officers, employees or agents.---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/th…
Welcome to the Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver welln…
Welcome to the Resil…
Welcome to the Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver wellness. This podcast is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin. If you would like to subscribe to our Brain Health Bulletin where we provide you with brain health information, dementia research updates, caregiver tools, and event information, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Today our guest is the brilliant Dr. Emmy Betz. With degrees from Johns Hopkins and Y…
Welcome everyone! Usually we're bringing you The Resilient Caregiver Podcast designed to empower care partners to be resilient during their journey of Caregiving! Today we’re offering you something …
Welcome everyone! Us…
Welcome everyone! Usually we're bringing you The Resilient Caregiver Podcast designed to empower care partners to be resilient during their journey of caregiving! Today we’re offering you something different. Recently the amazing Bonnie Beam-Stratz, who is a Dementia Care Specialist in Southwest Wisconsin, organized a Male Caregiver Panel where four current and prior care partners shared details, insights, and encouragement stemming from their experiences caring for a loved one diagnosed with dementia. We offer you the audio from this event in case you were unable to be there in person on Au…