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 Rayna Neises, your host, welcomes Leslie McLeod. Leslie is a writer, artist, mom, and co-owner of a tech company. She has a passion for building up  relationships, especially among families with ag…

 Rayna Neises, your…

 Rayna Neises, your host, welcomes Leslie McLeod. Leslie is a writer, artist, mom, and co-owner of a tech company. She has a passion for building up  relationships, especially among families with aging parents. Leslie and her siblings rallied together to care for both their parents simultaneously. Based on that experience, she is writing a book to help families survive their season of caring without the added burden of preventable relationship damage. Leslie shares the following insights: [4:02] There is no precedent for this season for most of us. [6:13] Part of the caregiving component i…

Rayna Neises, your host, welcomes Nanette Holloway.  Nanette is a registered nurse who loves to write. She is passionate about caregivers after her own journey with both of her parents who had cancer…

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Rayna Neises, your host, welcomes Nanette Holloway.  Nanette is a registered nurse who loves to write. She is passionate about caregivers after her own journey with both of her parents who had cancer. Nanette knows firsthand the gift of a long goodbye and the physical, mental, and emotional challenges culminating in Caregiver role strain. She leads a Caregiver support group and her book series for caregivers offers a holistic approach to Self-Care with the inclusion of scripture and prayers. The series includes Coping Skills for Caregivers, Coping Skills for Caregivers Workbook Gratitude Jour…

Rayna Neises, your host, welcomes back Jammie Johnson. Jammie is an academic advisor, Wyandotte- Leavenworth Areawide Advisory Council on Aging member, motivational speaker, and certified Caregiver. S…

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Rayna Neises, your host, welcomes back Jammie Johnson. Jammie is an academic advisor, Wyandotte- Leavenworth Areawide Advisory Council on Aging member, motivational speaker, and certified Caregiver. She has cared for both her parents and an aunt. Jammie is also the founder of The Caregiver’s Friend where she provides resources, tips, and strategies to help caregivers navigate their caregiving journey with peace. She shares the following insights based on her caregiving journeys:[3:28] Caregiving often begins well before you realize it.[5:05] When invited to doctor’s appointments, you know …

Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Charlaine Martin.  Charlaine has been a three-time Caregiver for her mom, dad, and late husband.  She is a contributing author in the Live and Learn Unexpected Le…

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Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Charlaine Martin.  Charlaine has been a three-time Caregiver for her mom, dad, and late husband.  She is a contributing author in the Live and Learn Unexpected Lessons from God’s Classroom.  Charlaine loves helping others see God’s involvement in everyday life.  She lives in Florida with her second blessing, and they enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. Charlaine shares the following insights:[3:01] There are a lot of blessings when spending time caring for your loved one.[5:42] At times, you have to bite your tongue.[9:12] Scripture tells u…

Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Phylis Mantelli.  Phylis is an author, coach, podcaster, mentor, mom, wife, and grandmother. Phylis’ book is titled, “Unmothered: Life with a Mom Who Couldn’…

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Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Phylis Mantelli.  Phylis is an author, coach, podcaster, mentor, mom, wife, and grandmother. Phylis’ book is titled, “Unmothered: Life with a Mom Who Couldn’t Love Me”.  She is currently writing her second book, “Six Life Lessons of Growing up with a Dysfunctional Mother.”  Phylis shares the following insights based on her long caregiving journey with her mother.[3:19] Caregiving can help you learn about grace and forgiveness.[5:18] Learning to set boundaries is important.[8:55] There is a fine line between what you can handle, what is good fo…