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Christopher MacLellan The Bow Tie Guy

You Might Know Me As The Bow Tie Guy - "Wearing a bow tie is like wearing two smiles."

When people ask me, "why did you create the Whole Care Network"... I always come back to our Caregiving experience and how fortunate I was to find resources that helped me and my partner Richard Schiffer manage our caregiving journey. Every caregiver has a story; through our stories, we find validation, resources, and respite to help manage our caregiving day.

We were fortunate to have our story chronicled in a 2015 Pulitzer Prize-nominated 3-part story, “In Sickness and In Health: A Couple’s Final Journey,” which told our journey of caregiving. The story told of the challenges LGBT partners have in dealing with the medical and legal system, but it also told of the love and joy my partner Richard's last years had on our relationship.

Our story has been read by over 500,000 people worldwide since it was published in April of 2014. One of the reasons our story was so successful was because readers could place themselves in our shoes, dealing with the health care system, the legal system, balancing work and life while facing the reality our time together was short. It was an afterthought that the story just happened to be about two men.

When it comes to caregiving, there are no economic boundaries, no racial boundaries, no gender boundaries, and no orientation boundaries. Caregiving impacts everyone, and it is through story sharing where diversity meets the road to collaborate on a common cause. And our common cause is to support caregivers before, during, and after caregiving has ended.

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Sam Timbrook: Helping Caregivers Heal &Raquo; Healing Ties
Sam Timbrook: Helping Caregivers Heal

Having served as a Pastor and public school special educator, my life changed when I became a caregiver for his wife and child.Holding a Master's degree in counseling, and a Dr. of Ministry, Sam wa…

Having served as a P…

Having served as a Pastor and public school special educator, my life changed when I became a caregiver for his wife and child.Holding a Master's degree in counseling, and a Dr. of Ministry, Sam was not prepared for this life-changing responsibility.Now, as a Board Certified Master Mental Health Life Coach, Sam has created a 501(c3) program focusing on caregivers and Grief.Listen in and learn how Sam is creating Healing Ties all around us!To learn more about SamTimbrook's non-profit visit Sam Timbrook

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Claire Sachs: My Path To Patient Advocacy &Raquo; Claire Sachs My Path To Patient Advocacy
Claire Sachs: My Path to Patient Advocacy

38 years ago, Claire Sachs' healthcare journey began with a near-fatal illness that put her in a wheelchair for 18 months. This experience evolved into a life that includes balancing 13 chronic and re…

38 years ago, Claire…

38 years ago, Claire Sachs' healthcare journey began with a near-fatal illness that put her in a wheelchair for 18 months. This experience evolved into a life that includes balancing 13 chronic and recurring conditions followed by caregiving for her mom.Angry, combative, and frustrated for a long time, Claire didn't want to talk about her personal health story, but that all changed when she was invited to speak about her experience and found her voice and path to Patient Advocacy.Listen in and learn how Claire Sachs is creating Healing Ties all around us!

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No One Without Song &Raquo; No One Without Song
No One Without Song

Through her marvelous book: "The Courage to Care: Being Fully Present with the Dying" Rev. Linda Bryce's mission is to pass on her understandings and show us how to be there at the bedside, fully pre…

Through her marvelou…

Through her marvelous book: "The Courage to Care: Being Fully Present with the Dying" Rev. Linda Bryce's mission is to pass on her understandings and show us how to be there at the bedside, fully present with anyone who is dying, and sharing in the mystery and wonder of death—and after. When there is someone at our side, challenging times become more bearable. Whether it is an unexpected life-ending diagnosis, loss of Employment or even of the ability to go places and see people, the presence of another alongside us offers reassurance and a confirmation of our value and membership in a c…

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Caregivers: The Journey Begins With You! &Raquo; Caregivers The Journey Begins With You 1
Caregivers: The Journey Begins with You!

For more than thirty-five years, Author Susan Ryan has been in roles of non-professional (unpaid) caregiving support for family and loved ones.Through her experience as a family caregiver, (currentl…

For more than thirty…

For more than thirty-five years, Author Susan Ryan has been in roles of non-professional (unpaid) caregiving support for family and loved ones.Through her experience as a family caregiver, (currently navigating her husband’s care with his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease), Susan has moved from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and yes - sometimes frightened, to confident and balanced navigating the transitions being care receiver, those who support us, and I are on in our journey.As a dynamic and international speaker, Sue's free caregiving tips are a must-have no matter where you are o…

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Learn About The Lgbtq Caregiver Center &Raquo; Learn About The Lgbtq Caregiver Center
Learn About the LGBTQ Caregiver Center

Zander Keig, MS, MSW, LCSW, and Jennifer Henius, LCSW are caregivers and social workers embarking an ambitious and much-needed project to launch the LGBTQ Caregiver Center as a new online resource hub…

Zander Keig, MS, MSW…

Zander Keig, MS, MSW, LCSW, and Jennifer Henius, LCSW are caregivers and social workers embarking an ambitious and much-needed project to launch the LGBTQ Caregiver Center as a new online resource hub as part of the Caregiver Wellness Collective Inc, a new nonprofit startup based in greater Tampa Bay, Florida.The LGBTQ Caregiver Center aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by #LGBTQCaregivers and those who care for #LGBTQ individuals, empower LGBTQ Caregivers to live with #pride and #dignity, and serve as a conduit for Education, wellness, training, and research. The Cent…

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Empowerment Through Wellness: Jodi O'Donnell-Ames &Raquo; Empowerment Through Wellness Jodi O Donnell Ames
Empowerment through Wellness: Jodi O'Donnell-Ames

Jodi O’Donnell – Ames is a professional speaker, wellness and empowerment coach, author, podcaster, and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Jodi is …

Jodi O’Donnell –…

Jodi O’Donnell – Ames is a professional speaker, wellness and empowerment coach, author, podcaster, and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Jodi is also the founder and current board member of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives.Now on her second career after caregiving has ended, Jodi is helping people change their lives by empowering people to live happily through wellness in body, mi…

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Alz Authors: Untangling Alzheimer'S And Dementia One Story At A Time &Raquo; Alz Authors Untangling Alzheimers And Dementia One Story At A Time
Alz Authors: Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia One Story at a Time

Marianne Scuicco is a registered nurse, dementia daughter, and author of the novel Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story. She is also a founding member and manager of AlzAuthors.com, the global…

Marianne Scuicco is …

Marianne Scuicco is a registered nurse, dementia daughter, and author of the novel Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story. She is also a founding member and manager of AlzAuthors.com, the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experiences.On Alzauthors.com you’ll discover hundreds of inspirational stories which span all Alzheimer’s and dementia stages to offer you keen insights and better understandings of this insidious disease.Marianne also hosts and produces the popular Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia podcast.Listen in and learn…

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Bj Miller: From Caregiver To Care Reciever To Palliative Care Physician &Raquo; Bj Miller From Caregiver To Care Reciever To Palitive Care Physcian
BJ Miller: From Caregiver to Care Reciever to Palliative Care Physician

Dr. BJ Miller is a longtime Hospice and palliative medicine physician and educator. He currently sees patients and families via telehealth through Mettle Health, a company he co-founded with the aim t…

Dr. BJ Miller is a l…

Dr. BJ Miller is a longtime hospice and palliative medicine physician and educator. He currently sees patients and families via telehealth through Mettle Health, a company he co-founded with the aim to provide personalized, holistic consultations for any patient or caregiver who needs help navigating the practical, emotional and existential issues that come with serious illness and disability.BJ has worked in all settings of care: hospital, clinic, residential facility, and home. Led by his own experiences as a patient, BJ advocates for the roles of our senses, community and presence in desi…

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Enjoy A Cup Of Comfort With Trish Laub &Raquo; Enjoy A Cup Of Comfort With Trish Laub
Enjoy a Cup of Comfort with Trish Laub

Award-winning author Trish Laub’s expertise is derived from the full-time care of her parents, one with Alzheimer’s and one with stage 4 Cancer, for whom she delivered the care and end of life the…

Award-winning author…

Award-winning author Trish Laub’s expertise is derived from the full-time care of her parents, one with Alzheimer’s and one with stage 4 cancer, for whom she delivered the care and end of life they desired. She served not only as a hands-on caregiver but also as the manager of both of her parents’ daily and medical care, as well as their in-home caregivers and overall care team. She has gone on to assist many others through their care journey.Trishs' "Comfort in Their Journey" book series provides the clear, concise, and easily accessible information that she wishes had been available…

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The Waiting Room Revolution &Raquo; The Waiting Room Revolution
The Waiting Room Revolution

Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Samantha Winemaker have worked their entire careers helping those who are facing serious illnesses.For years, they often heard patients and families say they felt unprepared …

Dr. Hsien Seow and D…

Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Samantha Winemaker have worked their entire careers helping those who are facing serious illnesses.For years, they often heard patients and families say they felt unprepared and overwhelmed.Despite years of education, research, and advocacy, they continued to hear patients and families say “Why didn’t anyone tell me that sooner…”They started the Waiting Room Revolution movement because they wanted to improve the patient and family illness experience.They wanted to educate …and build a community to share deeply human stories about caring for others. …

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Why Is Grandma Naked? &Raquo; Why Is Granda Naked
Why Is Grandma Naked?

Ellen Prober Rittberg is an award-winning journalist whose humorous essays and features have appeared in the NY Times, HuffPost, Reader's Digest, and other major platforms.After being a caregiver t…

Ellen Prober Rittber…

Ellen Prober Rittberg is an award-winning journalist whose humorous essays and features have appeared in the NY Times, HuffPost, Reader's Digest, and other major platforms.After being a caregiver to her mother for six years and realizing even though as an attorney she'd represented senior citizens for many years and had written reports and recommendations for judges on other cases, she felt overwhelmed and largely clueless when she began caregiving.From her personal and professional experience ….Ellen wrote Why is Grandma Naked? Caring for Your Aging Parent….in a practical and humorou…

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Celebrating Pride By Advocating For Lgbtq Seniors &Raquo; Celebrating Pride By Advocating For Lgbtq Seniors
Celebrating Pride by Advocating for LGBTQ Seniors

LGBTQ seniors are among the most important and rapidly growing segment of our community.Understanding LGBTQ history can help us be better caretakers and advocates for LGBTQ older adults.Our gues…

LGBTQ seniors are am…

LGBTQ seniors are among the most important and rapidly growing segment of our community.Understanding LGBTQ history can help us be better caretakers and advocates for LGBTQ older adults.Our guest, Amy Whelan has been a Senior Staff Attorney at the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) since 2011 and works on NCLR’s full range of litigation, policy, and public education work.Amy litigates complex civil cases around the country regarding marriage equality, employment discrimination, Title IX, family law, access to healthcare, prisoners’ civil rights, the First Amendment, and oth…

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Susie Singer Carter - My Mom And The Girl &Raquo; Susie Singer Carter My Mom And The Girl
Susie Singer Carter – My Mom and the Girl

Susie Singer Carter is a writer/director/producer who has an intense passion for projects that emphasize girl power of all kinds - for all ages. Above all that... Susie is an extraordinary caregiver …

Susie Singer Carter …

Susie Singer Carter is a writer/director/producer who has an intense passion for projects that emphasize girl power of all kinds - for all ages. Above all that... Susie is an extraordinary caregiver too!Featuring the late great Valerie Harper, Susie's critically acclaimed film…My Mom and the Girl is based on her true story of caring for her Mom, is a heart-warming, uplifting film that gives an unexpected and joyous look at Alzheimer's, diversity, and caring.Listen in and learn how Susie is creating Healing Ties through her Love Conquers Alz podcast and awarded winning film My Mom and t…

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Caregivers Are Welcomed At Nancy'S House &Raquo; Caregivers Are Welcomed At Nancys House
Caregivers are Welcomed at Nancy's House

Elissa Lewin is a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, who has been in practice over 30 years, and she’s the Founder and Executive Director of Nancy’s House.Nancy’s …

Elissa Lewin is a li…

Elissa Lewin is a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, who has been in practice over 30 years, and she’s the Founder and Executive Director of Nancy’s House.Nancy’s House is a program designed to break the isolation and exhaustion that can come with being a family caregiver. The program evolved from Elissa’s own experience as a “serial caregiver”.Nancy’s House is a unique program in the US. It combines rest and nurturing with self-care skills, connection and support for caregivers in 1-day and 3-day retreat.Throughout the episode you'll learn abou…

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It Does Happen: Early Onset Dementia &Raquo; It Does Happen Onset Dementia Diagnosis
It Does Happen: Early Onset Dementia

At any age, a dementia diagnosis is difficult to grasp... But a dementia diagnosis at age 42?This episode of Healing Ties features special guest David Benedetto who shares his important story about…

At any age, a dement…

At any age, a dementia diagnosis is difficult to grasp... But a dementia diagnosis at age 42?This episode of Healing Ties features special guest David Benedetto who shares his important story about being diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia at 42 and Dementia Care expert Gary Joseph LeBlanc from the Dementia Spotlight Foundation .Listen in and learn how David and Gary are inspiring other and creating Healing Ties by sharing their stories and critical resources to help those with faced with this diagnosis be better prepared for their own personal journey.

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Person Centered Approach To Dementia Care &Raquo; Person Centered Approach To Dementia Care
Person Centered Approach to Dementia Care

Judy Cornish is an author, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®), creator of the DAWN Method® and retired elder law attorney.Her two books (The Dementia Handbook and De…

Judy Cornish is an a…

Judy Cornish is an author, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®), creator of the DAWN Method® and retired elder law attorney.Her two books (The Dementia Handbook and Dementia With Dignity) take person-centered dementia care from theory to practice by identifying the skills not lost to dementia.Through DAWN, Judy provides counseling, private classes and an online video program for families and home caregivers.Judy's goal is to help families learn how to truly support their loved ones and enjoy more companionship as they live with dementia.Listen in and lea…

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Higher Standards Caregiver Training &Raquo; Higher Standards Caregiver Training
Higher Standards Caregiver Training

Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM is an occupational therapist who has spent her career advocating for and treating the needs of clients and caregivers.As an educator at Texas Woman's University Master of …

Emilia Bourland, OTR…

Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM is an occupational therapist who has spent her career advocating for and treating the needs of clients and caregivers.As an educator at Texas Woman's University Master of Occupational Therapy program, and as a clinician working in settings as diverse as the ICU, acute care, inpatient rehab, skilled Nursing, home modification, home health, and outpatient clinics, Emilia came to see two well defined truths.Caregivers are foundationally vital to our healthcare system.Caregivers are rarely, if ever, given the tools, knowledge, and skill-set they need to safely care f…

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Hope Springs Eternal With Jeff Studzinski &Raquo; Healing Ties
Hope Springs Eternal with Jeff Studzinski

We've all heard the phrase, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" ...cancer coach and motivational speaker is Revolutionizing Growth and making lemonade all over the world with his inspiring sto…

We've all heard the …

We've all heard the phrase, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" ...cancer coach and motivational speaker is Revolutionizing Growth and making lemonade all over the world with his inspiring story of hope and love.As a two time cancer survivor and kidney transplant recipient , Jeff Studzinski shares his inspiring story that will warm your heart and fill you with hope.Listen in and learn about Jeff's "angel" and how he is creating Healing Ties all around us!

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Leadership Lessons From The Pub &Raquo; Leadership Lessons From The Pub
Leadership Lessons from the Pub

Irvine Nugent has spent the majority of his career helping leaders and organizations and people like me harness the power of their emotions.Irvine's new book Leadership Lesson's from the Pub was bor…

Irvine Nugent has sp…

Irvine Nugent has spent the majority of his career helping leaders and organizations and people like me harness the power of their emotions.Irvine's new book Leadership Lesson's from the Pub was born out of the unique Irish Wisdom Irvine learned growing up in his family’s pub in Northern Ireland. Journey through Ireland’s rich pub culture and back to the boardrooms and offices of the organizations you lead or manage. It’s a journey into the struggles and joys of leadership that will show you how to harness the power of your emotions to have deeper connections, make better decisions, an…

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Creating A Global Network Of Care &Raquo; Creating A Global Network Of Care
Creating A Global Network of Care

Caregiving is not simply a local issue, Caregiving is a universal issue impacting the lives of millions of people from around the globe.Through their work at Care.ly and Caregiving.com Mike Eidsaune…

Caregiving is not si…

Caregiving is not simply a local issue, Caregiving is a universal issue impacting the lives of millions of people from around the globe.Through their work at Care.ly and Caregiving.com Mike Eidsaune and Christina Best are providing Caregivers from across the globe the opportunity to gather valuable resources and share their stories to help manage their caregiving day.Listen in and learn how Mike and Christina are creating Healing Ties all around us!

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What To Do With Mom'S House? &Raquo; Healing Ties
What To Do with Mom's House?

Ben Rao is the author of Paying For Long Term Care , Co-Founder of Mom's House enterpriser, philanthropist, lover of music, art, and cool shoes whose positivity and energy are contagious.After going…

Ben Rao is the autho…

Ben Rao is the author of Paying For Long Term Care , Co-Founder of Mom's House enterpriser, philanthropist, lover of music, art, and cool shoes whose positivity and energy are contagious.After going through the journey of placing his beloved step-father, Tom, in to long term care, Ben discovered how difficult and taxing the ordeal was and decided to use the experience he has gained working in the senior space, to help make other families’ journey easier, less stressful, and provide clear direction so that they can focus on what is important to them, and to him, family.Listen in and learn…

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Aging Gracefully With Melanie Maynor &Raquo; Healing Ties
Aging Gracefully with Melanie Maynor

Melanie Maynor grew up in a small town in south Louisiana surrounded by the love and care of her grandparents and great-grandparents.That love and care lead Melanie on a path to become a Geriatric …

Melanie Maynor grew …

Melanie Maynor grew up in a small town in south Louisiana surrounded by the love and care of her grandparents and great-grandparents.That love and care lead Melanie on a path to become a Geriatric Care Manger who is a willing and capable advocate for her clients and families, because of her innate passion for everyone to Age Gracefully.Listen in and learn how Melanie Maynor is creating Healing Ties through her work as a Geriatric Care Manager in St. Louis, MO.

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The Teacup Project: Sharing Your Keepsake Stories &Raquo; Healing Ties
The Teacup Project: Sharing Your Keepsake Stories

Memories are truly the heart of family history and the soul of every person.Realizing seniors have so many colorful stories and secrets to share, Authors Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin wanted to co…

Memories are truly t…

Memories are truly the heart of family history and the soul of every person.Realizing seniors have so many colorful stories and secrets to share, Authors Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin wanted to connect families, friends, and caretakers to spend precious time − possibly over a cup of tea − to reignite these memories.Deb and Jan passion for people as coaches and counselors sparked their desire to create The Teacup Project because some of the best conversations between family and friends are over a delightful cup of tea.Listen in and learn how Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin are creat…

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The Tea Cup Project: Sharing Your Keepsake Stories &Raquo; Healing Ties
The Tea Cup Project: Sharing Your Keepsake Stories

Memories are truly the heart of family history and the soul of every person.Realizing seniors have so many colorful stories and secrets to share, Authors Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin wanted to co…

Memories are truly t…

Memories are truly the heart of family history and the soul of every person.Realizing seniors have so many colorful stories and secrets to share, Authors Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin wanted to connect families, friends, and caretakers to spend precious time − possibly over a cup of tea − to re-ignite these memories.Deb and Jan passion for people as coaches and counselors sparked their desire to create The Teacup Project because some of the best conversations between family and friends are over a delightful cup of tea.Listen in and learn how Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin are crea…

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Creating Healing Ties With Ken Stern &Raquo; Healing Ties
Creating Healing Ties with Ken Stern

We begin season 9 of Healing Ties with best selling author Ken Stern.Formally the CEO of National Public Radio is is the founder and Chair of the Longevity Project, which he founded in collaborati…

We begin season 9 of…

We begin season 9 of Healing Ties with best selling author Ken Stern.Formally the CEO of National Public Radio is is the founder and Chair of the Longevity Project, which he founded in collaboration with the Stanford Center on Longevity.The Longevity Project fosters public conversation and research on the impact on longer lives on civil society.Ken is the host of multiple podcasts, including When I’m 64, from the Stanford Center on Longevity and is launching a National Conversation on Caregiving starting on March 31 to highlight the challenges facing family caregivers.Listen in…

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31-Ht 2.0 Celebrating The Holidays With Author Loren Gelberg-Goff &Raquo; 31 Ht 2 0 Celebrating The Holidays With Author Loren Gelberg Goff
31-HT 2.0 Celebrating The Holidays with Author Loren Gelberg-Goff

Our special Holiday edition of Healing Ties features the soothing words of Author and Psychotherapist Loren Gelberg-Goff.Loren shares her story about losing her husband and son this year, while find…

Our special Holiday …

Our special Holiday edition of Healing Ties features the soothing words of Author and Psychotherapist Loren Gelberg-Goff.Loren shares her story about losing her husband and son this year, while finding comfort in remembering them during the Holidays. When life transitions, recognizing our grief and talking about our love for the person you are missing, is one of the steps in our healing process that helps you take back your life.No matter what faith base you are coming from, the Holiday Season is intended to be a joyful time for everyone. This is an upbeat conversation, filled with real li…

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30-Ht 2.0: 30X30 Capstone Episode-If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It! &Raquo; 30 Ht 2 0 30X30 Capstone Episode If You Can Dream It You Can Do It
30-HT 2.0: 30×30 Capstone Episode-If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 30 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.In our Capstone Episode (which completes Sea…

Welcome to Season 8,…

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 30 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.In our Capstone Episode (which completes Season 8 of Healing Ties), I am joined by our Executive Producer Bill Odman, as we give thanks to all our guest and our listeners during our 30 Podcasts In 30 Days, while providing insight to what lies ahead for the Whole Care Network and Healing Ties. Listen in for a sneak peak at Season 9 commencing in January 2021 as we ask...Beyond Caregiving, How Do We Care...How Do We Heal...We do this by crea…

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29-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Rosanne Corcoran From The Daughterhood Podcast &Raquo; 29 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Rosanne Corcoran From The Daughterhood Podcast
29-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Rosanne Corcoran from the Daughterhood Podcast

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 29 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased…

Welcome to Season 8,…

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 29 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome caregiver extraordinaire Roseanne Corcoran for the Daughterhood Circle and Podcast. Rosanne in a primary in-home caregiver for her mom since 2009, sandwich caregiver and Daughterhood Circle Leader. Leveraging her skills from a Bachelor’s degree in English Communications, she created Daughterhood The Podcast to bring her empathetic view of caregiving, from a first person perspective,…

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28-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring The Caregiver Warrior, Susanne White &Raquo; 28 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring The Caregiver Warrior Susanne White
28-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring the Caregiver Warrior, Susanne White

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 28 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased…

Welcome to Season 8,…

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 28 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome the Caregiver Warrior, Susanne White! Susanne White was blessed with the opportunity to care for her parents and ventured out on a caregiving journey that would change her life. She blogs about this journey on her website, caregiverwarrior.com and shares her experience, strength and hope with others so that they too may survive caregiving with grace and empowerment.Listen in and learn …

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27-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Author Matt Estrade From The Peace With Dementia Rosary &Raquo; 27 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Author Matt Estrade From The Peace With Dementia Rosary
27-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Author Matt Estrade from The Peace with Dementia Rosary

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 27 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased…

Welcome to Season 8,…

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 27 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome Matt Estrade who is an author and host of two podcasts centered around dementia. Inspired by his mother who was the sole care partner for his grandfather with dementia, Matt Estrade discovered his calling. He began facilitating care partner support groups, writing a blog, educating communities and care teams, producing The Peace with Dementia Podcast, and completing graduate school in …

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26-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Deb Kelsey-Davis &Amp; Kelly Johnson From Nourish For Caregivers &Raquo; 26 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Deb Kelsey Davis Kelly Johnson From Nourish For Caregivers
26-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Deb Kelsey-Davis & Kelly Johnson from Nourish For Caregivers

Happy Thanks-Caregiving and welcome to Season 8, Episode 26 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.Our special Than…

Happy Thanks-Caregiv…

Happy Thanks-Caregiving and welcome to Season 8, Episode 26 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.Our special Thanksgiving podcast features Deb Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson from Nourish Caregivers. Enriched by faith together, Kelly and Deb founded Nourish for Caregivers whose mission is to support and empower caregivers through the gift of faith. Nourish provides tools and resources to churches and healthcare organizations to minister to family caregivers’ practical, emotional and spiritual needs, addres…

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25-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Geriatric Patient Advocate And Medical Student Victoria Kozar &Raquo; 25 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Geriatric Patient Advocate And Medical Student Victoria Kozar
25-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Geriatric Patient Advocate and Medical Student Victoria Kozar

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 25 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcom…

Welcome to Season 8,…

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 25 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcome Geriatric Patient Advocate and Medical Student Victoria Kozar. Victoria (Tia) found her passion for geriatrics as one of the pioneer participants in the groundbreaking Students-in-Residence program, spending a year living with the older adults of an assisted living community. Tia has brought her unique perspective to a state and national level, advocating for Alzheimer’s research, education, a…

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24-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Lindsay Carretero From Point Blanc Voice &Raquo; 24 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Lindsay Carretero From Point Blanc Voice
24-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Lindsay Carretero from Point Blanc Voice

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 24 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcom…

Welcome to Season 8,…

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 24 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcome Lindsay Carretero from Point Blanc Voice. Not only is Lindsay an excellent voice coach, Lindsay was an excellent caregiver for her Grandam, Grandam Angel. Grandma Angel, was always by her side. She helped Lindsay by giving her rides, making sure she was fed, helping her memorize lines for acting scenes, making beautiful costumes for her performances and above all else gave her the love and sup…

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23-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Steve Bessermen From Arijoe Productions &Raquo; 23 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Steve Bessermen From Arijoe Productions
23-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Steve Bessermen from AriJoe Productions

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 23 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 23 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Steve Besserman from AirJoe Productions.Following a career in network television and healthcare marketing communications, Steve founded AriJoe Productions, LLC, for the purpose of realizing his lifetime ambition of bringing his parents’ Holocaust Survivors’ love story to the screen. He served as Executive Producer, Writer and Director of this award-winning independent documentary, "Only A Num…

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22-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Toula Wootan From Toula'S Tips For Caregivers &Raquo; 22 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Toula Wootan From Toulas Tips For Caregivers
22-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Toula Wootan from Toula's Tips for Caregivers

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 22 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 22 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome my very good friend and caregiver advocate extraordinaire, Toula Wootan from Toula's Tips for Caregivers! Caregiving, Covid19, Thanksgiving and the Holiday's approaching...OH MY!!!Toula is an author, radio show host and is a well-known national advocate for caregivers, Toula's soothing style and her special "Timely Tips for Caregivers" is just the prefect recipe caregivers need as move into a v…

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21-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Megan Schwalm From The Tennessee Respite Coalition &Raquo; 21 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Megan Schwalm From The Tennessee Respite Coalition
21-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Megan Schwalm from the Tennessee Respite Coalition

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 21 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 21 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Executive Director of the Tennessee Respite Coalition, Dr. Megan Schwalm! The Tennessee Respite Coalition provides respite services to caregivers across the entire state of Tennessee. This important state-wide agency strives to provide caregivers with the tools to care for themselves so that they can better care for their loved one. "You can't pour from an empty cup." Additionally, One of …

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20-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Long Distance Caregiver Rich Scharf &Raquo; 20 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Long Distance Caregiver Rich Scharf
20-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Long Distance Caregiver Rich Scharf

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 20 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcom…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 20 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome a good friend of mine Rich Scharf. Rich is a native West Virginian living in St. Louis Mo, and is the only child raised by a single mother, Carolyn, who resides in a Memory Care facility with mid-to-late stage dementia. Rich practices dentistry at a federally qualified health center (FQHC), providing services for those who normally wouldn’t be able to afford them.Rich started to see a change i…

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19-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Josh Studzinski From Caremerge &Raquo; 19 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Josh Studzinski From Caremerge
19-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Josh Studzinski from Caremerge

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 19 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcom…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 19 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Caremerge, Josh Studzinski. Josh leads the marketing, branding, and event strategy at Caremerge andCaremerge mission to ensure the aging experience is filled with peace of mind and joy.CareMerge and its applications are bridging the gap between families and their loved ones and improving communication with staff in senior living communities across the n…

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18-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Gary Joseph Leblanc From The Dementia Spotlight Foundation &Raquo; 18 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Gary Joseph Leblanc From The Dementia Spotlight Foundation
18-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Gary Joseph LeBlanc from the Dementia Spotlight Foundation

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 18 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcom…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 18 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Gary is the director of education for the Dementia Spotlight Foundation, but there is much more to his story. Gary has been a good friend for many years, a mentor and was one of my original guest on my first podcast, "Be A Healthy Caregiver" way back in 2012. An accomplish author and columnist, Gary shares his dementia caregiving story without hesitation and is someone who is globally respecte…

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17-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Elizabeth Miller From Happy Healthy Caregiver &Raquo; 17 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Elizabeth Miller From Happy Healthy Caregiver
17-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Elizabeth Miller from Happy Healthy Caregiver

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 17 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcom…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 17 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Certified Caregiving Consultant Elizabeth Miller from Healthy Happy Caregiver! Elizabeth's personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses as well as caring for a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver in 2015. Through her consulting services, podcast, book and online community, Elizabeth helps family caregivers in…

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16-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Larry Nisenson From Genworth Us Carescout® Caregiver Support Services &Raquo; 16 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Larry Nisenson From Genworth Us Carescout Caregiver Support Services
16-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Larry Nisenson from Genworth US CareScout® Caregiver Support Services

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 16 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcom…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 16 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer for Genworth U.S. Life Insurance, Larry Nisenson. One of Larry's main roles at Genworth is to oversee their fantastic CareScout®Caregiver Support Services, an innovative program designed to provide expert guidance and personal support for those struggling to find the right help for their loved one. The program leverages a network of 100,000…

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15-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Dr. Elliot Montgomery-Sklar From Nova Southeastern University &Raquo; 15 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Dr Elliot Montgomery Sklar From Nova Southeastern University 2
15-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Dr. Elliot Montgomery-Sklar from Nova Southeastern University

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 15 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to visit D…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 15 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to visit Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar from Nova Southeastern University on a topic we are both passionate about: LGBT Seniors and their Caregivers. Dr. Sklar is an associate professor in the Department of Health Science at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and has worked as an educator, researcher, and leader of community-based health programs in the US and Canada for over 15 years. Dr. Sklar teaches a wi…

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14-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Matt Reiners From Eversound &Raquo; 14 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Matt Reiners From Eversound
14-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Matt Reiners from Eversound

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 14 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 14 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Matt Reiners from Eversound. Eversound is a Technology company dedicated to ending social isolation for older adults by giving every resident the gift of hearing! As the co-founder at Eversound, Matt recognized the frustration his grandmother was having with hearing loss and decided to take on the issue first hand to create a product that is improving the lives of seniors all over the country. …

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13-Ht: 2.0 30In30 Featuring Fritzi Gros-Daillon From Age Safe America &Raquo; 13 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Fritzi Gros Daillon From Age Safe America
13-HT: 2.0 30in30 Featuring Fritzi Gros-Daillon from Age Safe America

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 13 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 13 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Aging In Place specialist Fritzi Gros-Daillon from Age Safe America.Fritzi is a successful entrepreneur in Senior Move Management, Environmental Consulting and Aging in Place Home Safety and Modification. Named Educator of the Year by NAHB for 2019, she teaches aging in place and universal design courses. Working with Age Safe America, she developed the Senior Home Safety Specialist certification…

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12-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Theresa Wilbanks From Sustainable Caregiving &Raquo; 12 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Theresa Wilbanks From Sustainable Caregiving
12-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Theresa Wilbanks from Sustainable Caregiving

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 12 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Certified Caregiving Consultant and Certified Caregiving E…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 12 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Certified Caregiving Consultant and Certified Caregiving Educator Theresa Wilbanks from Sustainable Caregiving. As a caregiver for her 99 year old father, Theresa works with family caregivers on both the emotional and practical challenges of caring for an aging parent. Her passion is to help each family caregiver balance the trials and tribulations with care and compassion and a healthy dose of love and laughter. Listen in and learn how Theresa is crea…

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11-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Kate Fassbender From The Dementia Letters Project &Raquo; 11 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Kate Fassbender From The Dementia Letters Project
11-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 11 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project. Kate r…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 11 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project. Kate realized at an early age when her grandmother was diagnosis with Vascular Dementia that she destined to make a difference with people living with this insidious disease. Digging into her ArtBin as a classically trained musician, studio artist, theatre-maker, and using her academic foundation in the Creative Arts Therapies, Kate serves others on the pillars of Education, Life Enrichment, and Support…

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10-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Author Loren Gelberg-Goff &Raquo; 10 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Author Loren Gelberg Goff
10-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Author Loren Gelberg-Goff

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 10 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is psychotherapist, author and keynote speaker Loren Gelberg…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 10 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is psychotherapist, author and keynote speaker Loren Gelberg-Goff. Loren has become best known for creating the powerful, life-changing program for caregivers: “Take Back Your Life”. Loren is also a long-time family caregiver, so she comes to this space both personally and professionally. She counsels individuals as they learn new life skills so that they are able to live free of chronic, daily Anxiety and overwhelm without having to constantly feel gu…

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09-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Katherine Wells From Serenity Engage &Raquo; 09 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Katherine Wells From Serenity Engage
09-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 9 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage. Katherine is a startu…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 9 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage. Katherine is a startup entrepreneur in the senior care space, and a co-podcaster who is challenging the status quo in today’s senior care system. Over the last 10 years, Katherine has directly experienced the communication breakdown between senior living facilities, providers and family and is on a mission to solve it. Listen in and learn how Katherine and the entire staff at Serenity Engage is creating Healing Tie…

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08-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Matt Gurwell From Keeping Us Safe &Raquo; 08 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Matt Gurwell From Keeping Us Safe
08-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 8 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe. After 24 years as a Ohi…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 8 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe. After 24 years as a Ohio State Patrolman, Matt founded Keeping Us Safe, LLC lectures throughout the United States on topics related to the aging process and its adverse affects on driving skills. As founder and CEO of Keeping Us Safe, Matt’s mission is to provide strategies and guidance to seniors that will help them to continue driving safely until the decision is made to retire from their driving career. He also …

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07-Ht 2.0: 30In30 Featuring Jennifer Henius And Ellen Mackay From Yoga 4 Caregivers &Raquo; 07 Ht 2 0 30In30 Featuring Jennifer Henius And Ellen Mackay From Yoga 4 Caregivers
07-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay from Yoga 4 Caregivers

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 7 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode features Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay. As part of the Care…

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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 7 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode features Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay. As part of the Caregiver Collective Wellness program, Yoga 4 Caregivers is a grassroots program that has quickly grown into an International Volunteer Service Project to make yoga, Meditation and mindful-movement readily accessible to Caregivers on the front lines of COVID-19. You will want to know about this FREE service for caregivers! Listen and learn how Jennifer and Ellen and all the volunteers at Yoga For C…

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