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Ben Biddick Podcaster

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.

Recent Content

The Resilient Caregiver: Empowering Those Who Serve People Diagnosed with Dementia

Caregiver Support Moment #2

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

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Ben Biddick February 22, 2023

The Resilient Caregiver: Empowering Those Who Serve People Diagnosed with Dementia

Chef Danielle Sepsy Shares How Her Relationship with Her Grandmother Inspired Her to Be the Chef She Is Today

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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…

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Ben Biddick February 8, 2023

The Resilient Caregiver: Empowering Those Who Serve People Diagnosed with Dementia

Caregiver Support Moment #1

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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…

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Ben Biddick February 3, 2023

The Resilient Caregiver: Empowering Those Who Serve People Diagnosed with Dementia

How Care Partners Can Use Non-Pharmacologic Interventions to Maintain Connection with People with Dementia

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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 …

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Ben Biddick January 26, 2023

The Resilient Caregiver: Empowering Those Who Serve People Diagnosed with Dementia

How Care Partners Can Use Technology, Coping Skills, and Support Groups to Empower Themselves in Their Care

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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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Ben Biddick January 11, 2023