Caregiver Dave Podcast

In this interview I share my personal journey through some of the most difficult moments of my life — my wife Charlene’s stroke, losing $1.5 million during the 2008 financial collapse, and how faith helped us rebuild our lives. We also discuss my four books, including Getting Hosed: Secrets, Confessions and Tales From a Gas Station Owner, and the lessons I learned as an entrepreneur and caregiver. During this difficult season, gospel legend Andraé Crouch and his church were an incredible source of encouragement and support while we navigated the challenges of caregiving and recovery. My hope is that this story encourages anyone who has faced loss, financial hardship, or the unexpected challenges of life. Even when everything seems lost, faith and perseverance can lead to a new purpose.

Dave Nassaney is intervied on the TRUTH MATTERS PODCAST sharing who he is and what his life has has become as a result of the twists and turns over the last 29 years with his wife of 51 years,

After taking her first Active Isolated Stretch class in 2003, Diane Cherico knew she had found something life-changing. With over 95 hours of specialized training, she healed her own migraines and sciatica and has helped hundreds of others find natural relief. Today, Diane is passionate about spreading the word so more people can experience the freedom and healing that comes from stretching the right way. PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE TO HELP OTHER CAREGIVEWRS, AND TO GROW OUR PODCAST. THANK YOU!

“Today’s conversation is a powerful and honest one. I’m talking with Melissa Jean Rod about what it’s really like to care for a loved one through dementia—the slow loss, the hidden burnout, and the grief that comes even while they’re still here. Melissa shares what caregiving took from her, what it taught her, and how faith, forgiveness, and asking for help became part of her healing. If you’ve ever cared for someone you love, this conversation is for you.” PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE THIS INTERVIEW TO HELP MORE CAREGIVERS!

I In this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Dave Nassaney sits down with Steve Williams to talk honestly about the emotional toll of caregiving—especially the exhaustion, overwhelm, and quiet burnout that so many caregivers experience but rarely admit. Steve shares real-world insight into what happens when caregiving begins to consume your identity, energy, and sense of self, and why even the most devoted caregivers can feel like they’re drowning despite doing everything they can. As the discussion unfolds, Dave and Steve move beyond naming the struggle and offer a meaningful perspective shift that brings relief and clarity. In the final moments of the interview, Steve shares a simple but profound insight that helps caregivers release guilt, regain emotional footing, and create space for dignity, choice, and balance—without losing themselves in the process. If this conversation resonated with you, stay until the final minutes. That’s where Steve shares the insight that helps caregivers stop carrying everything alone and start creating space for dignity, balance, and relief—without guilt. You’re not failing. You just need a different approach.  

HOW TO STOP MAKING THIS COMMON MISTAKE WITH AGING PARENTS! Teresa Angeles is a mother of six, grandmother of eight, and a Montessori-certified educator with decades of experience guiding families through life’s most tender transitions. On The Caregiver Dave Podcast, Teresa shared a powerful and eye-opening conversation about role reversal—when adult children become caregivers for their aging parents—and how elders can greatly benefit from Montessori techniques traditionally used with children. With a master’s degree in education with a Montessori emphasis from Endicott College, Teresa has worked with hundreds of families, supporting infants through age twelve in both educational and family-ministry settings. What makes her work especially compelling is her ability to translate Montessori principles—dignity, independence, purpose, and respect—into practical tools for caregiving across the lifespan, including elders experiencing cognitive or physical decline. Teresa is the author of The Montessori Home and Beyond: Nurture the Heart of Your Child and Family, and she passionately advocates that caregivers and adult children trust themselves, follow their hearts, and create environments where both aging parents and caregivers can flourish with dignity and meaning. Her work bridges generations, offering hope, structure, and compassion to families navigating the emotional challenges of caregiving and role reversal. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

Robin Pulley brings a rich and multifaceted life story shaped by resilience, creativity, and service. Paralyzed by polio at just five years old, they refused to let adversity define them. Instead, they cultivated a lifelong passion for the arts—studying at four universities—and went on to build a career as a professional photographer, contributing to two magazines and working in marketing and visual communication. Their professional path also included years as a stockbroker and more than 15 years teaching nutrition seminars, empowering others to take control of their health and well-being. Beyond their professional accomplishments, they have remained deeply committed to community involvement, including mental-health advocacy and major local fundraisers. Now married with grown children and grandchildren, they share a remarkable personal journey that bridges both sides of the caregiving experience. Their story, From Patient to Caregiver, is rooted in an extraordinary childhood dream: despite early paralysis, they believed one day they would travel to Africa—and that dream became a guiding force in a life shaped by perseverance, purpose, and compassion. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

Nick Stevens has spent his life studying, living, and championing fatherhood. From his teenage years on, he treated family as his greatest calling, raising four children alongside his wife. But everything changed when his 20-year-old daughter and son were caught in an avalanche during a winter ascent of Little Bear Peak in Colorado. His son survived. Lygon did not. That loss set Nick on a lifelong mission to help dads and granddads step fully into their role as leaders in the family story. No stranger to grief, Nick also lost his father in a plane crash at age 25, and later his wife of 31 years to breast cancer at age 59. Yet through every chapter of loss, he found renewed purpose — guiding men to become anchors of stability, wisdom, and blessing for their families. With a master’s degree in education and a rich background in child development, Nick has become a powerful voice to men seeking to understand and embrace their influence. He is the author of The Power of Granddad’s Voice: Seven Blessings Your Family Needs From You, a book that teaches the essential intergenerational conversations every family needs and the seven transformative messages every granddad can give his grandchildren.

TONYA COMER is the winner of the 2024 Nautilus Gold Book Award for Business & Leadership for the book: In High Heels on a Ladder: The 7 Power Tools for Designing Your Life. She has also been named one of the Top 20 African American Interior Designers in the United States. As a visionary who is bringing design to life, Tonya writes, speaks, coaches, leads, designs, and loves. And when she isn’t doing all of that, she lives life out loud as an adventure-seeking, rollercoaster-loving, jump-out-of-a-plane-first spirit. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

She has spent much of her life in the role of caregiver — first to an ex-husband in her early twenties, and now to her mother. Her journey has been marked by early childhood trauma, surviving true crime, and navigating decades of PTSD while repeatedly falling through the cracks of the healthcare system. While battling her own eating disorder, she became the primary caregiver for her then-husband during his struggle with substance abuse, ultimately supporting him through a full and successful recovery. Their marriage ended five years later, but the caregiving never did. Today, she serves as a financial caregiver while continuing to heal the lingering effects of trauma, including episodes of dissociative memory loss. Through somatic practices, she has learned to stay grounded when unexpected memories surface. Alongside her caregiving responsibilities, she is building a mythology-meets-technology scientific startup in the field of genetics — a project fueled by resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to personal evolution. Her life has taught her powerful lessons about healing: the return to love begins with self-love. When we nourish ourselves, we naturally overflow into others. Through daily promises that rebuild self-trust and deepen self-commitment, she has discovered the foundation that allows her to show up in service to others. For her, everything meaningful starts within. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

I was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas although I’ve lived in Utah, Missouri, and Illinois. I’m the proud mother of two grown daughters and seven grandchildren. I hold a doctorate in Education and am a retired Educator. I’m now starting my third career: Author. I wrote “Oh the Frogs I Kissed Before I Finally Found My Prince” a dating memoir for seniors trying to navigate the senior dating pond. My story ends well: I found my Prince! We spent 12 great years together when he relocated to Heaven 4 years ago. Dating at 55 is much different than when we were in high school! I was a caregiver for my late husband because he had Parkinson’s Disease. As such, ten percent of all net profits from the sale of my book will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Toni King has more than 20 years of experience as a top sales leader in Medicare planning. When Toni saw the recurring theme of confusion as it relates to understanding the rules of Medicare for choosing which type of Medicare plan that would best suit the needs of average America, she was inspired to write, Medicare Survival Guide®. Toni King is an accomplished Medicare advocate, author, talk show personality, public speaker, and national newspaper columnist. She also presents “Confused about Medicare” workshops throughout the United States helping thousands navigate what so many consider to be the maze of Medicare.

Kevin D. St.Clergy is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and breakthrough specialist. As the creator of the Beyond Blind Blaming™ framework, he helps people uncover the real root of their struggles and eliminate hidden barriers to success. With almost three decades of experience coaching individuals, leaders and business owners, Kevin now dedicates his life to helping others break free from the patterns keeping them stuck.  How Caregivers Can Break Free from the Real Source of Burnout Most people are solving the wrong problem perfectly. Discover how uncovering the real root cause can change everything — in business, relationships, and especially in caregiving. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

Suzanne Somers (1946–2023) was an American actress, author, singer, businesswoman, and health spokesperson. She first rose to fame in the 1970s as the bubbly, ditzy character Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom Three’s Company (1977–1981), which made her a household name. Later, she starred in the 1990s TV series Step by Step alongside Patrick Duffy, further cementing her status as a beloved television star. Beyond acting, Somers became widely recognized as a fitness and wellness entrepreneur, famously promoting the ThighMaster exercise device, which became a pop-culture phenomenon. She authored more than 25 books, many focused on health, wellness, aging, and alternative medicine; several became New York Times bestsellers. Her personal life was marked by resilience: she survived breast cancer and was an outspoken advocate of alternative health treatments, sparking both admiration and controversy in the medical community. Suzanne was also known for her long and loving marriage to entertainer Alan Hamel, whom she married in 1977. She passed away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 76, after a long battle with breast cancer. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

DR ROBERT LUFKIN, Physician/medical school professor (UCLA and USC) and New York Times bestselling author empowering people to take back their metabolic health with lifestyle and other tools. A veteran of the Today Show, USA Today, and a regular contributor to FOX and other network news stations, his weekly video podcast reaches over 700,000 people. After reversing chronic disease and transforming his own life he is making it his mission to help others do the same. Robert studied computer science at Brown University and completed his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He is currently Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology at the USC Keck School of Medicine with an academic focus on the applied science of longevity. He is also Chief of Metabolic Imaging at a large medical network in southern California. Robert has given invited lectures/keynotes around the world, and was named one of the ‘100 Most Creative People in Los Angeles’ by Buzz Magazine.  His other honors include serving as President of the Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, President of the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology, and numerous other professional affiliations.  Among his many inventions including several patents in artificial intelligence technology, he developed an MR-compatible biopsy needle which is used worldwide today as the “Lufkin Needle.” His most recent book, ‘Lies I Taught In Medical School’ is an instant New York Times bestseller and has re-framed how we think about metabolic health and longevity. In addition to being a practicing physician, he is author of over 200 peer reviewed scientific papers and 14 books that are available in sixteen languages. His laboratory has received millions of dollars in funding from NIH and other federal agencies as well as from pharmaceutical companies and device makers. His latest innovation, the Complete Metabolic Heart Scan, is a breakthrough in medical imaging. Building on the CT calcium score, it goes further—measuring arterial age, liver fat, and bone density to provide a more comprehensive view of metabolic health and longevity. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

Suzanne Somers (1946–2023) was an American actress, author, singer, businesswoman, and health spokesperson. She first rose to fame in the 1970s as the bubbly, ditzy character Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom Three’s Company (1977–1981), which made her a household name. Later, she starred in the 1990s TV series Step by Step alongside Patrick Duffy, further cementing her status as a beloved television star. Beyond acting, Somers became widely recognized as a fitness and wellness entrepreneur, famously promoting the ThighMaster exercise device, which became a pop-culture phenomenon. She authored more than 25 books, many focused on health, wellness, aging, and alternative medicine; several became New York Times bestsellers. Her personal life was marked by resilience: she survived breast cancer and was an outspoken advocate of alternative health treatments, sparking both admiration and controversy in the medical community. Suzanne was also known for her long and loving marriage to entertainer Alan Hamel, whom she married in 1977. She passed away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 76, after a long battle with breast cancer. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

Dr Gerald D Robison, has written multiple books, including, “30 Seconds That Can Change your Life.” With master’s degrees in Education and Theology and a Doctor of Ministry, our guest has served as a pastor on three continents and lived a life full of adventure—from walking the rails of the Sydney Harbor Bridge to climbing the Great Pyramid of Egypt and bungee jumping over the canals of the Netherlands. His family helped found “Hospice of the Comforter” in Central Florida, and after three tongue-cancer surgeries—including one where part of his arm was grafted onto his tongue—he’s now humorously learning to “teach his arm to talk.” A living testament to courage, faith, and resilience, please welcome our remarkable guest. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

Suzanne Somers (1946–2023) was an American actress, author, singer, businesswoman, and health spokesperson. She first rose to fame in the 1970s as the bubbly, ditzy character Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom Three’s Company (1977–1981), which made her a household name. Later, she starred in the 1990s TV series Step by Step alongside Patrick Duffy, further cementing her status as a beloved television star. Beyond acting, Somers became widely recognized as a fitness and wellness entrepreneur, famously promoting the ThighMaster exercise device, which became a pop-culture phenomenon. She authored more than 25 books, many focused on health, wellness, aging, and alternative medicine; several became New York Times bestsellers. Her personal life was marked by resilience: she survived breast cancer and was an outspoken advocate of alternative health treatments, sparking both admiration and controversy in the medical community. Suzanne was also known for her long and loving marriage to entertainer Alan Hamel, whom she married in 1977. She passed away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 76, after a long battle with breast cancer.   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

HAVE A LOVE AFFAIR WITH TRAVEL!  How Travel Benefits Caregivers Travel isn’t just about sightseeing—it’s a powerful way for caregivers to recharge, gain perspective, and find renewed strength for the journey ahead. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

JOHN DOE SHARES HOW HE OVERCAME THE TRAGEDY OF GOING THROUGH A SERIES OF FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIEND'S DEATHS, INCLUDING SOME SUICIDES, IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66  CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F  

DON EGGSPUEHLER From small-town roots to combat skies, business boardrooms, and the author’s desk—Don Eggspuehler’s journey is one of resilience, love, and lifelong storytelling. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66 CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X (formally TWITTER): https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

Louis Pelliccoini, Jr. A results driven leader with 60+ years of success in coaching, finance, real estate,& business. Lou is ready to help caregivers succees in all areas of their life. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show–2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66 CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X: https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F  

“What if changing your thoughts could change your life? 🌟 Join Armida Espinoza as she shows how mindset shapes everything.”   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show--2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66 CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X: https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41995223-6ca1-4ead-82bf-f13f938c070a/caregiver-dave-podcast?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F

From Me to We: The Journey We’re Meant to Share Wounds are as universal as the weather—but when we build meaningful relationships, we find the strength to weather every storm together. Debra Palmer, PhD, is a nurse practitioner, educator, and researcher with decades of experience guiding patients and communities toward healing. Drawing on her own journey of overcoming childhood trauma, along with her clinical expertise and advanced degrees in nursing practice and health research, she brings a unique perspective on resilience and recovery. Her work centers on empowering women, preventing illness, and promoting holistic well-being. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS Please visit our other platforms to see our show. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show--2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66 CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X: https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748

A truly heartwarming love story of resilience—Jess and DJ Rowland face Huntington’s disease one step, one rail, and one unspoken moment at a time. With the uncertainty of how much time they have left together, they’ve embarked on a journey to vigorously pursue their bucket list, making the most of every precious day. Please visit our other platforms to see our show. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO MORE CAREGIVERS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaveTheCaregiversCaregiver/ SPOTIFY: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=dave%20the%20caregiver YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber APPLE : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=caregiver%20dave%20podcast SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-caregiver-dave-show--2968193 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/caregiverdave MIXCLOUD: https://www.mixcloud.com/davethecaregiverscaregiver/ PODCASTS.COM: https://www.podcasts.com/podcast/caregiverdave.com-nrK67 LISTEN NOTES: https://www.listennotes.com/search/?q=caregiver%20dave&sort_by_date=0&scope=episode&offset=0&language=Any%20language&len_min=0 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.podbean.com%252Fsite%252FuserCenter%252Fprofile&rts=2be1ad438d76bcc4186dac6db0fb3f9e86367d66 CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/CaregiverDave.com-id107010?country=us LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-nassaney-mobil-oil-dealer-and-caregiver-591935116/ CAREGIVER DAVE WEBSITE: https://caregiverdave.com/podcasts/ X: https://x.com/davecaregiver PINTERIST: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/854417360597552748

No Possibility of Parole!   Kim Nugent

Sheila Donnell has built a remarkable career spanning over 55 years and five diverse industries. Now entering her sixth chapter as an author, she brings her hard-earned wisdom to the page with her upcoming book, YOU'RE FIRED! YOU'RE HIRED! Passionate about personal growth and purpose-driven success, Sheila shares practical insights on putting self-care first and how supporting others in reaching their goals can lead you to a career—and life—you love.

BEST SELLING AUTHOR, JODI VELAZQUEZ, HAS A DAUGHTER WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 1 DIABETEZE AT 19 MONTHS OLD. SHE WAS HER PRIMARY CAREGIVER FOE 16 YEAR SHE PERFORMED OVER 16 YEARS. SHE PERFORMED OVER 30,000 GLUCOSE CHECKS, AND 8700 INSULIN SHOTS BEFORE SHE WAS 10. SHE WILL OFFER SOME CAREGIVER TIPS SHE LEARNED BY NOT JUST CARING FOR A CHILD WITH DIABETESE, BUT ALSO FROM HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT FROM PROLONGED CAREGIVING.

Oddise Lundy is a devoted wife, mother, and full-time military caregiver from Texas. Since her husband Earl’s severe injury in Afghanistan in 2008, she has committed her life to caring for him and advocating for fellow caregivers. As a proud Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caregiver Fellow, Oddise has worked on both local and national levels to champion the needs of military families. She actively volunteers with veteran organizations and uses her platform to empower women in caregiving and everyday life, offering practical tools and heartfelt encouragement.  

Frank Buchholtz – He Retired After 40 Years as a Financial Advisor helping people build wealth as a trusted investment advisor, He finishing his career at Merrill Lynch. Over those decades, Frank navigated bull markets, crashes, and everything in between—guiding clients through it all. When he retired, his own IRA had grown to over $8.5 million, not because of luck, but because of steady, proven strategies anyone can follow. Now, he shares those same time-tested techniques to help others take control of their financial future and retire with confidence.

Has life grown heavy? Does your path feel burdened with obstacles? Join David, Debbie, and bestselling author Charlie Siegel for an uplifting journey through poetry, soul wisdom, and stunning photography from his new book Awakening the Inner Light: To Walk the Path of the Soul. Let inspiration lift your spirit and guide you back to your inner light. Bio: Charlie Siegel is a bestselling author of spiritual poetry, fiction/fantasy, and biography. His writing is crafted to bring hope and healing—to “help flowers bloom in the saddest parts of you.” His fourth book, Awakening the Inner Light: To Walk the Path of the Soul, features over 150 soul-stirring poems and stories, each paired with his fine art nature, wildlife, and sacred site photography from the USA, Iceland, and Japan. View his work at www.NaturePhotobySC.com. Charlie is also the oldest grandson and co-author of NYT bestselling author Dr. Bernie Siegel.

Caregiver Mastery is your guide to peace of mind. Created by a spousal caregiver who’s been there, this show helps family caregivers eliminate the stress, anger, guilt, and resentment that come with caregiving—so you can care for your loved one without losing yourself. When RICK HENKIN’S wife, Sonia, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in January 2020 at the age of 65, everything changed. He quickly realized that the burden of caregiving could shorten his own life if he wasn’t careful. So, Rick committed to working deeply on himself—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.   After a long inner journey, He finally reached what he calls my “Heaven Island”—a state of peace, acceptance, and clarity where he could care for Sonia without losing himself. That transformation inspired him to create Caregiver Mastery, a course designed to help other family caregivers find their own Heaven Island—free from stress, guilt, anger, and resentment.

Sally Raymond is a veteran Marriage & Family Therapist whose personal tragedy transformed her life’s mission. Just as she was earning her license in 1991, her beloved son Jon died by suicide—a devastating loss that propelled her into a relentless search for answers she had missed. With time, training, and determination, Sally uncovered the painful truths behind her son’s hidden struggles. Her bestselling book, The Son I Knew Too Late: A Guide to Help You Survive and Thrive, offers hard-won insights and hope to parents, caregivers, and professionals. With a 4.7-star rating on Amazon and powerful reviews, it has become a lifeline for many. Today, Sally continues her advocacy, uncovering what society overlooks—and sharing simple, vital tools to help prevent the silent suffering that drives too many young people to despair. Her mission: to help others see what matters before it’s too late.

What do you do when the person you’re trying to help pushes you away? Many caregivers face the heartbreak of watching a loved one struggle while refusing assistance. In this episode, psychologists and caregiving experts Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer unpack the emotional dynamics of resistance, the hidden meanings behind “no,” and how caregivers can remain compassionate without burning out. 🧠 Guest Bios: Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and Principal at Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm. A former journalist, Barry has authored several books including The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers and coauthored multiple titles with AARP, such as Meditations for Caregivers, Love and Meaning After 50, and the AARP Caregiver Answer Book (2025). Since 2013, he has also penned a caregiver self-help column for AARP.org. He maintains a psychotherapy practice in Media, Pennsylvania, supporting those with chronic illness and their caregivers. He also serves as an honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association. Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Media, Pennsylvania, with over 30 years of experience helping women in caregiving roles, difficult relationships, and trauma recovery. She is the author of the novel A Fleeting State of Mind and coauthor of several AARP books on caregiving and relationships. A former board president of PSCP—The Psychology Network, she also cohosts the long-running podcast Shrinks on Third, which explores the intersection of psychology and social justice.

Gayla Bentley is a global style expert whose superpower is helping people see themselves beautifully. She’s styled clients on four continents—including European royalty and a U.S. First Lady—and has probably seen more naked bodies than Hugh Hefner. Her signature insight? No body is perfect, but everyone can have style. A fierce advocate for fashion that fits real life, Gayla is on a mission to shift the narrative: Fashion is what you buy. Style is what you create. Her memoir, Fashion’s Stepsister: A Journey to Style, tells the story of her transformation from chubby to chic, her globetrotting adventures, and her empowering, practical wisdom for cultivating personal style. Gayla cut her teeth as Director of the Saks Fifth Avenue Club, led Paris shopping tours for VIP clients, and built her own design brand, Gayla Bentley Fashion Design Group. She’s a Shark Tank season one winner and was named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners. Fashion’s Stepsister is available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book on Amazon, Nook, and Kobo.

How can we stay active and engaged as we grow older? Join us as we explore the vital role of social connection and community systems in living well—at any age. Marc Sapir served as Medical Director of the Center for Elders’ Independence, a pioneering PACE program for disabled elders, throughout the 1990s. A retired primary care and public health physician, he’s also a grandfather, great-grandfather, social activist, and writer. His upcoming book—a collection of stories from his years serving frail elders in team-based, community-rooted care—will be released May 13. Now an old man himself, he speaks with the lived wisdom of someone who depends on Social Security and Medicare.

Barb Stone earned her MBA from Syracuse University and spent 25 years as a senior leader in manufacturing. While she achieved corporate success, she yearned for deeper fulfillment, which led her to study resiliency and positive psychology. Today, Barb is a certified leadership development coach (CPCC, PCC, ORSCC), empowering individuals and organizations to create meaningful change. Passionate about community, she is also active in non-profit work supporting local missions. Barb lives in upstate New York, where she devotes her free time to her beloved Great Danes and other big-hearted animals.  

Dr. Dianne Olvera—author of The Power of Connection: Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower—brings over 40 years of experience as a university professor, researcher, diplomat, and educational therapist. Through inspiring stories and practical insight, she reveals how embracing individual differences can transform relationships, build confidence, and leave a lasting, positive impact in every interaction.

STEVE MELMAN received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has been in the mental health field for over 40 years. He has had a successful private practice for over 25 years, assisting clients with a variety of issues: depression and bipolar, substance abuse, couples and their struggles, including parenting and helping children and adolescents. In addition, he has experience and expertise in conducting presentations, Critical Incidence Stress Debriefings, and management consultations.

Gerard Wouters is a Taoist therapist from Holland, the author of seven books, and a familiar face from interviews on Dutch national television. With over 28 years of experience, he has taught 693 professionals—including caregivers, doctors, psychologists, nurses, physical and manual therapists, and coaches—how to make life simple, happy, and successful the Taoist way. Gerard’s mission is to help people heal from mental and emotional struggles through the power of storytelling. In his transformative 2-day workshops, he guides participants to reconnect with their true nature and find peace, clarity, and joy. His book, Make Life Simple, Happy and Successful the Taoist Way, captures the essence of his teachings and continues to inspire readers around the world.

Larry Weingarten Author of The Philosopher’s Wrench (2023), Larry Weingarten is a seasoned contractor with over 50 years of hands-on experience. But his work with tools goes far beyond the technical—Larry has spent a lifetime learning how to fix both mechanical problems and human ones. Whether he's helping people, caring for animals, or honoring the land that raised him, Larry brings a deep respect and quiet wisdom to everything he does. Tune in as we explore what “tools” really mean—beyond wrenches and hammers—and why doing the right thing, just because, still matters.

Join us as we sit down with a distinguished gastroenterologist—board-certified with over 50 years of experience, FACP, FACG, and Lecturer on Medicine at Harvard Medical School—to unravel the myths and truths about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Discover whether your favorite health foods might be the hidden culprits behind your digestive discomfort. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that could transform your understanding of IBS and its dietary triggers

Deborah Mallow is your audience’s Ray of Sunshine—a charismatic, enthusiastic, and inspiring motivational speaker and seasoned positive energy, success coach. She is also the author of “6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck,” (paperback & hardcover releasing 2nd week of April). The book shares strategies, solutions, stories and some science to turn negative habits into positive ones (live more balanced and fulfilled). Additionally, she is the creator of The Daily Decisions (self-improvement essentials to reinforce positive habits). Deborah’s unique career path led her to this moment. She attended college at Syracuse University, where she studied Textile design and business. After years of operating her own design and licensing company, she joined Johnson & Johnson, becoming a #1 ranked dermatology biotech sales rep year over year. Deborah will share her success principles, shining her light on your audience. The Daily Decisions and Deborah’s Positive Energy Club are not about forcing positivity—they’re about approaching life differently—achieving a positive mindset and making life a little easier—enjoy more, worry less, and welcome sunshine!

Toni King has more than 20 years of experience as a top sales leader in Medicare planning. When Toni saw the recurring theme of confusion as it relates to understanding the rules of Medicare for choosing which type of Medicare plan that would best suit the needs of average America, she was inspired to write, Medicare Survival Guide®. Toni King is an accomplished Medicare advocate, author, talk show personality, public speaker, and national newspaper columnist. She also presents “Confused about Medicare” workshops throughout the United States helping thousands navigate what so many consider to be the maze of Medicare. Toni encounters Americans who are concerned or stressed that they will incur the famous “Medicare Part B penalty” that can last a lifetime. Toni King has more than 20 years of experience as a top sales leader in Medicare planning. When Toni saw the recurring theme of confusion as it relates to understanding the rules of Medicare for choosing which type of Medicare plan that would best suit the needs of average America, she was inspired to write, Medicare Survival Guide Toni King has more than 20 years of experience as a top sales leader in Medicare planning. When Toni saw the recurring theme of confusion as it relates to understanding the rules of Medicare for choosing which type of Medicare plan that would best suit the needs of average America, she was inspired to write, Medicare Survival Guide®. Toni King is an accomplished Medicare advocate, author, talk show personality, public speaker, and national newspaper columnist. She also presents “Confused about Medicare” workshops throughout the United States helping thousands navigate what so many consider to be the maze of Medicare. Toni encounters Americans who are concerned or stressed that they will incur the famous “Medicare Part B penalty” that can last a lifetime. Toni King has more than 20 years of experience as a top sales leader in Medicare planning. When Toni saw the recurring theme of confusion as it relates to understanding the rules of Medicare for choosing which type of Medicare plan that would best suit the needs of average America, she was inspired to write, Medicare Survival Guide. Go to www.ToniSays.com, or 832-519-8664 for additional information.

A family of 5. THE STANBERRYS wrote THEIR first family memoir in Autumn 2024 - It’s Never Too Late Sometimes©. The memoir is about how THEY dealt with the shock of 2-year-old Samantha who was initially diagnosed with what was thought to be cancer, but later turned out to be an equally devastating disease - Severe Acute A-plastic Anemia. What began as a routine doctor's visit spiraled into a lengthy 20+ years of treatment for Samantha. Despite this challenge Samantha in 2024 walked across the graduation stage to collect her Law degree, along with her siblings who earned BSc and MSc degrees in Artificial Intelligence. Samantha is now on the path to being called to the BAR. Over 20 years, while going through the health challenge, all 5 of THEM earned 7 degrees from 1 University - the University of London, UK.

At the age of 22, Christopher Lee Maher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with a sleek 1.8% body fat and pound for pound, he was one of the fittest people on the planet. Like many high performing athletes, he dealt with joint pain on a semi-consistent basis. Over time, that escalated to pain in every joint, in his feet, lower back, and neck. He was headed for a full-blown hip replacement, resorted to reading lips because his hearing was shot, and his vision wasn’t much better. Through intense pain, Christopher devoted all of his energy, time, and resources seeking out answers that would alleviate his discomfort. Eventually finding relief, Christopher applied the learned techniques and worked on himself 5 to 6 hours every day for 7 years. Christopher went on to study at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Yo San University, where he learned Traditional Chinese Medical Practices and an equal amount of Western science and pathology. He spent the last decade studying at The Universal Healing Tao System and is a Master student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. His knowledge and experience led him to develop a comprehensive system of total physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing and integration: the True Body Intelligence technology. With his help, Christopher’s clients have succeeded at the highest levels in sports, entertainment, business, medicine, and international politics.

If you’ve ever experienced a broken heart, felt stabbed in the back, or had a pain in the neck, you know that your emotions aren’t just in your head; they’re in your body. Learn how to re-establish the connection between your body and mind by understanding the language of your body

Giancarlo Paolillo, a developer, and his wife Sherrie Sims found themselves as primary caregivers for their parents who did not live nearby. It was a constant stress juggling work, children and their own relationship while being pulled an hour away to care for their loved ones. Giancarlo began looking at phone apps and was frustrated that he had to use several apps to manage care and schedules. So he, and his wife, built Watch Our Own, the first all-in-one phone app with custom-built technology to streamline caregiving, groups, tasks and more for family caregivers in one place.

Dr. Roxana Delgado is a 2015-16 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow Alumni representing the State of Texas. She is a health scientist focusing on Military and Veteran communities. She is a Professor/Military Research Scholar and the Director of the Caring for the Caregiver Program at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Nursing. Her professional experience was inspired by her firsthand experience as the wife of a combat-wounded and Purple Heart Recipient Veteran. She is a nationally recognized speaker, author, researcher, and avid advocate for veterans’ health and the science of caregiving. She is passionate about what she does, and her goal is to dedicate her life and profession to contributing to science and helping wounded, ill and injured Veterans and their caregivers discover ways to thrive.

Celeste Sowder is the founder of The Soul Sister Project and author of the upcoming memoir I Am Here, But I Am Late. Celeste's caregiving journey began in her teens, caring for her father who battled a chronic illness until his passing—a journey that taught her firsthand the challenges caregivers face, from burnout to deep emotional struggles. Her experience led her to a powerful realization: true caregiving begins with self-compassion and putting on your own "oxygen mask" first. Now, through The Soul Sister Project, Celeste empowers other women and caregivers to overcome shame and exhaustion by learning to fill their own cup first. By combining self-care with innovative social media and AI strategies, she helps caregivers and entrepreneurs alike use authenticity and vulnerability to build meaningful connections and lasting resilience.