Chat with Nat: Caregiving, Money, Finances, and Support for Caregivers

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!What if one of the biggest expenses you face in retirement is something Medicare was never designed to pay for?In this episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie Kime breaks down one of the most important financial planning conversations families need to have before crisis hits: the Medicare gap.Many people reach retirement believing that Medicare and retirement savings mean they are prepared. But when someone suddenly needs help bathing, dressing, using the restroom, moving safely around the house, or being supervised because of cognitive decline, families often learn a very expensive lesson:Medicare and long-term care are not the same thing.Natalie explains what Medicare generally does and does not cover, why custodial care is often the missing piece, and how the cost of long-term care can quickly impact retirement savings, family income, adult children, spouses, and caregivers.She also shares why long-term care planning is not just an “old person” conversation. It is a retirement conversation, an asset protection conversation, a caregiver conversation, and a family conversation.In this episode, Natalie also discusses long-term care insurance, life insurance with living benefits, policy riders, Medicaid versus Medicare, and why every family should stress test their retirement plan for future care needs.The goal is not to scare families.The goal is to protect choices, dignity, retirement savings, and the people you love.What You Will HearWhy Medicare and long-term care are not the same thingWhat Medicare generally covers and does not coverWhat custodial care means and why it mattersWhy skilled nursing coverage is not the same as ordinary long-term careHow care needs can shift financial responsibility onto the familyWhy unpaid family caregiving has a massive economic and emotional costHow adult children, spouses, and caregivers may pay with time, income, savings, career opportunities, and retirement securityWhy long-term care planning is about protecting your family, not just protecting moneyHow traditional long-term care insurance may help cover care needsHow life insurance with living benefits may provide access to funds while someone is still aliveWhy policy details, riders, eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and benefit reductions matterWhy using living benefits can reduce the eventual death benefitHow long-term care costs can drain retirement accountsWhy a strong retirement plan must ask what happens if care is neededHow to do a long-term care stress test on your retirement planThe difference between Medicare and MedicaidWhy relying on Medicaid may limit choices depending on eligibility, state rules, and facility availabilityWhy the best time to plan for care is while you still have choicesEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Natalie tackles one of the most misunderstood pieces of retirement planning: the belief that Medicare will cover long-term care.She explains that while Medicare is incredibly important, it was not designed to cover every expense associated with aging. Original Medicare may cover hospital care, physician services, medically necessary treatment, and certain skilled services, but it generally does not cover long-term custodial care when that is the only care someone needs.That distinction matters.Custodial care includes the day-to-day help many families eventually need: bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, getting in and out of bed, moving safely around the house, and supervision because of cognitive decline.Natalie shares that when families do not have a financial plan for care, the family often becomes the plan. Adult children may cut work hours, spouses may drain savings, caregivers may stop contributing to their own retirement, and family relationships may become strained under the weight of responsibility.She also shares part of her own caregiving experience. Her parents did not have long-term care insurance or living benefits, but because they were savers, stayed in their home for decades, and had assets that could be repositioned, Natalie was able to help create options for dignity, medical costs, retirement needs, and legacy planning.The episode walks listeners through several planning strategies, including traditional long-term care insurance, life insurance with living benefits, long-term care riders, dedicated assets, and other financial planning approaches.Natalie also clarifies that Medicare and Medicaid are not the same thing. Medicaid may help cover long-term care costs for people who meet eligibility requirements, but those requirements often include financial limits, and Medicaid bed availability can affect where care is available.Her challenge to listeners is simple:Pull out your retirement plan and life insurance policies and ask three questions:What happens if I need long-term care?Where will the money come from?Do any of my existing policies provide living benefits or long-term care benefits?Because the best time to create a plan for care is not when you are sitting in a hospital room trying to figure out what happens next.It is while you still have choices.Pull Quotes“Medicare and long-term care or living benefits are not the same thing.”“Where there isn’t a financial plan for care, the family often becomes the plan.”“America already has a long-term care system. A huge part of it is called family.”“Long-term care and living benefit planning isn’t only about protecting your money. It’s about protecting your family.”“Planning can potentially help give you choices.”“You cannot just ask the question, do I have life insurance? You have to ask, what does my policy actually do for me while I’m still alive?”“A strong retirement plan also has to ask what happens to this plan if I need care.”“Medicare is health insurance. It is not a comprehensive long-term care plan.”“Pretending the gap doesn’t exist doesn’t make it disappear.”“The best time to create a plan for care isn’t when you’re sitting in a hospital room trying to figure out what happens next. It’s while you still have choices.”Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Everyone talks about being a caregiver.They tell you how to organize medications, advocate at doctor’s appointments, survive sleepless nights, prepare for hospice, and maybe even how to say goodbye.But almost nobody talks about what happens after.In this deeply honest episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie Kime talks about the other side of caregiving, the place she has been walking since losing her mom on June 29. This episode is not about the caregiving itself. It is about the healing, adjustment, grief, identity shift, guilt, nervous system recovery, and quiet that can come after hands-on, full-time caregiving ends.Natalie shares what it has felt like to move from four years of caring for her parents, and the last 10 months of intense caregiving for her mom, into a new season where the hospital bed is gone, the medications are no longer needed, the calendar is quieter, and the responsibilities have changed.She talks about survival mode, brain fog, emotional numbness, guilt, laughter, identity loss, and the strange silence that follows when caregiving ends. She also shares how she gave herself permission to rest, stay offline, not record fresh podcast episodes until she felt ready, and return slowly to her purpose.This episode is for anyone who has cared for someone they love and now finds themselves asking:Now who am I?What You Will HearWhy almost nobody talks about what happens after caregiving endsWhat Natalie has experienced since losing her mom on June 29Why survival mode does not have an off switchHow the nervous system responds after months or years of caregivingWhy caregivers may feel exhausted even after caregiving endsBrain fog, numbness, overwhelm, and emotional whiplash after lossThe strange habit of still wanting to check on someone after they are goneWhy Natalie gave herself permission to rest and stay offlineThe grief of losing both the person and the purposeWhy caregiving can become an identityThe silence that comes when daily caregiving responsibilities stopGuilt after caregiving, including guilt around resting, laughing, and moving forwardWhy nobody else gets to define your griefHow Natalie compares this transition to becoming an empty nesterWhy grief is physical, not just emotionalHow chronic caregiving stress changes the bodyWhy learning to live again is not betrayalHow healing does not mean forgettingNatalie’s reflections on watching her dad grieve the love of his lifeThe difference between loving someone and being able to care for them at homeWhy caregivers do not owe anyone an explanationPractical ways to move through life after caregivingHow to carry love forward in a new wayEpisode SummaryThis episode is about the quiet after caregiving.Natalie opens by naming what many caregivers experience but few people discuss: the moment after caregiving ends, when the house feels different, the schedule disappears, the hospital bed is gone, and the person who built their days around someone else’s needs is left wondering who they are now.She shares that after her mom passed, she caught herself turning as if she needed to check on her, order something for her, or prepare medications. For the first few weeks, she experienced numbness, brain fog, and a sense of not knowing what to do next.Natalie explains that caregivers often live in survival mode for so long that their nervous systems do not know how to simply turn off. Even when the daily caregiving responsibilities stop, the body may still be wired for emergencies, listening for breathing, tracking needs, and waiting for the next thing to happen.She also talks about grieving the person and the purpose. For Natalie, caregiving became part of her identity. It shaped her days, her work, her routines, her priorities, and her sense of purpose. When that role changed after her mom’s death, the silence felt loud.This episode is also about guilt: guilt for resting, guilt for laughing, guilt for finding joy, guilt for getting frustrated, guilt for stepping away, guilt for not doing more. Natalie reminds listeners that guilt surrounds so much of caregiving, no matter what choices were made.But she also reminds caregivers that love does not always mean keeping someone at home. Love means showing up. Every caregiver has different resources, capacity, wiring, time, and support. No one owes anyone else an explanation for how they cared for someone they loved.Natalie encourages listeners to give themselves space, allow joy, accept help, keep traditions alive, talk about their person, journal, seek grief support when needed, and return to purpose slowly.Her message is clear:You are not grieving wrong.You are not weak.You are not broken.You are healing from one of the most emotionally demanding roles a human being can have.Pull Quotes“Survival mode doesn’t have an off switch.”“Few people understand unless they’ve walked this road that you are also grieving an identity.”“As overwhelming and as heavy and as loud as the work of caregiving can be, the silence when it’s gone is so much louder.”“Nobody else can define your grief for you.”“You do not need to explain your grief to anybody.”“Love does not mean you keep your person home. Love means you show up for them.”“Learning to live again isn’t betrayal.”“Healing does not equal forgetting. It just means carrying things differently.”“Your healing on the other side of caregiving deserves the same compassion that you gave to the person you loved.”“Caregivers don’t stop loving when caregiving ends. We simply learn a new way to carry that love forward.”Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Today on Chat with Nat, Natalie Kime is talking about something most families do not want to talk about: dying.More specifically, what happens financially when someone passes away?After walking through her mom’s funeral, burial, travel, cultural traditions, family meals, flowers, death certificates, and unexpected expenses, Natalie shares what she learned about the real cost of dying and why final expense planning matters so much.This episode is not meant to be morbid or scary. It is meant to be practical, honest, and loving.Natalie explains that families prepare financially for college, weddings, homes, retirement, cars, and houses, but many avoid preparing for the one expense every family will eventually face: final expenses.Using national funeral cost estimates and her own family’s recent experience, Natalie walks listeners through what is often included in a funeral package, what is not included, what cremation may actually cost, and why the question should not only be, “What does a funeral cost?”The better question is:How much money will my family actually need when I die?Natalie also shares why life insurance, final expense policies, dedicated savings, prepaid funeral arrangements, and a red folder can help families avoid scrambling for money, opening credit cards, borrowing from relatives, or starting a GoFundMe during one of the most painful moments of their lives.The goal is not to leave your family a bill.The goal is to leave them a plan.What You Will HearWhy families avoid talking about death and final expensesWhy preparation is one of the greatest gifts you can give the people you loveWhat the National Funeral Directors Association estimates for funeral and cremation costsWhy an $8,000 to $10,000 funeral estimate may not include the full pictureWhat may be included in a traditional funeral packageWhat often costs extra, including flowers, cemetery fees, travel, food, death certificates, and headstonesWhy Natalie’s family’s total cost for her mom’s funeral was around $30,000 before the headstoneWhy cremation can be less expensive, but not automatically inexpensiveThe difference between direct cremation, cremation with viewing, and cremation with a memorial serviceWhy final expense planning should begin with what your family will actually needHow grief makes financial decisions harderWhy immediate access to money matters after a deathThe difference between having assets and having cash availableWhy Natalie personally carries a $50,000 final expense policyHow a red folder can keep grieving loved ones from becoming detectivesThe five questions every family should answer before crisis hitsWhy preparation cannot remove grief, but can remove an added financial burdenThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!After nearly four years of caring for her mom, caregiving had become more than something Natalie did. It had become part of who she was. There were doctor’s appointments, medications, hospital stays, sleepless nights, hard decisions, laughter, heartbreak, and thousands of ordinary moments most people never saw.But then there were the people who walked into their home.This episode is Natalie’s love letter to the nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, home health professionals, and hospice workers who helped carry her family through one of the hardest seasons of their lives.Natalie shares how home health supported her before hospice, how those professionals taught her, encouraged her, celebrated victories, and reminded her she was doing better than she thought. She also talks about the moment her family decided it was time for hospice, the fear that came with that decision, and the peace that followed once the team stepped in.Hospice did not take over Natalie’s role.It helped her become a daughter again.What You Will HearWhy hospice is not the same as giving upHow home health supported Natalie before hospice beganThe nurses, therapists, aides, and social workers who entered their home with kindnessWhy caregivers need caregiving tooHow hospice helped reduce fear by explaining what was comingThe words every caregiver needs to hear: “You’re doing everything right”How home health and hospice honored Natalie’s mom as a person, not a diagnosisHow hospice supported Natalie’s dad as he said goodbye to the love of his lifeWhy caregivers should not carry everything aloneHow hospice allowed Natalie to become more daughter and less caregiverWhy accepting help can create more meaningful momentsHow home health and hospice teams carry families, not just patientsNatalie’s encouragement for families considering home health, palliative care, or hospiceEpisode SummaryThis episode is a thank-you note from a daughter, a caregiver, and a grieving family member.Natalie reflects on how home health and hospice teams became part of her family’s story. They helped her mom receive comfort and dignity. They helped her dad process the grief of losing the love of his life. And they helped Natalie breathe, step back, and trust that her mom was in capable and loving hands.For many caregivers, calling hospice can feel like failure.Natalie wants listeners to know it is not.Hospice can provide understanding where there was fear, compassion where there was exhaustion, and support where families have been carrying too much for too long.This episode is for caregivers who are afraid to ask for help, families considering hospice or home health, and every professional who walks into homes during life’s hardest moments and brings calm, dignity, and love.Quotes“Grief isn’t the end of love. It’s love learning how to live in a different form.”“Hospice didn’t take over my role. They made it possible for me to keep being her daughter.”“Fear lives in the unknown. Hospice replaced that fear with understanding.”“Sometimes we don’t need someone to solve our problems. We just need somebody to remind us that we’re carrying the problems well.”“They didn’t just care for patients. They carried families.”“Hospice gave me more moments.”“Asking for help isn’t giving up. It’s making room.”Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Grief is not the end of love. It is love learning how to live in a different form.In this deeply personal episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie Kime returns to share the episode she always knew would come, but never knew how she would find the words for. Four weeks after her mom went home, Natalie opens her heart and shares the talk she gave at her mom’s service. This episode is not about saying goodbye. For Natalie, goodbye is not the right word. This episode is about saying, “until we meet again.”Through stories of Sunday morning curlers, learning to French braid her mom’s long Polynesian hair, wooden spoon memories, teenage snowbank adventures, lipstick tucked into her mom’s hand, treasured family recipes, and her parents’ 58-year marriage, Natalie paints a loving picture of who her mom was and the legacy she leaves behind. Natalie also reflects on the last four years of caregiving after her mom’s vascular dementia diagnosis. She shares how the red folder, hard family conversations, estate planning, trust documents, and honoring her parents’ wishes became part of the caregiving journey. She talks about moving her parents to Texas, caring for them in her home, and recognizing caregiving not as an obligation, but as a calling. This episode is tender, faith-filled, honest, and full of love. It is for anyone who has walked a loved one through dementia, caregiving, hospice, grief, or the final sacred moments of life.What You Will Hear Natalie’s first episode after her mom’s passing  Why grief is love learning how to live differently  The difference between goodbye and “until we meet again”  The talk Natalie gave at her mom’s service  Childhood memories of curlers, braids, wooden spoons, and family laughter  How Natalie’s mom used food and cooking to show love  The legacy of her mom’s recipes and “Yvonne versions”  The love story of Natalie’s parents’ 58-year marriage  Why Natalie tucked lipstick into her mom’s hand before the casket closed  The importance of having hard conversations before crisis hits  The red folder, estate planning, trust documents, and honoring a parent’s wishes  What it means to be called into caregiving  How Natalie’s brother cared for her while she cared for their parents  The sacred beauty and exhaustion of dementia caregiving  Why the last 10 days of her mom’s life became one of God’s greatest gifts  How Natalie got to be a daughter again, not just a caregiver  Faith, grief, and the hope that goodbye is not forever Episode SummaryThis episode is a love letter.It is a daughter honoring her mother.It is a caregiver reflecting on the hardest and most beautiful calling of her life.It is a testimony of faith, family, dementia caregiving, grief, and the sacred privilege of walking someone you love all the way home.Natalie reminds listeners that caregiving is not for everyone, and that is okay. But for her, caring for her mom and dad became a calling long before she fully understood why. These last four years changed her forever, bringing tears, exhaustion, hospital rooms, holy moments, and a deeper understanding of love.Through it all, Natalie says there was never a day she regretted stepping into that calling.This episode is for anyone grieving a parent, caring for a loved one with dementia, navigating hospice, preparing for end-of-life conversations, or trying to understand how love continues after loss.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!This week on Chat with Nat, we are re-releasing Episode 100 with Shelley Martinez, a life coach, licensed psychotherapist, and certified hypnotherapist. In this conversation, Natalie and Shelley explore imposter syndrome and the way it can quietly impact confidence, finances, decision-making, career growth, relationships, and the ability to fully own your accomplishments.This re-release comes at a tender time as Natalie takes space to rest and be with her family following the passing of her beautiful mom. While this episode is not specifically about grief, it speaks to something many people experience after a hard season: the need to rebuild trust in themselves, stop questioning their worth, and remember that they do not have to hold everything together perfectly.Shelley brings both clinical insight and compassionate coaching to the conversation, helping listeners understand what imposter syndrome is, why it often affects high-achieving women, and how self-doubt can become expensive when it keeps us from asking for raises, making decisions, investing, building wealth, or stepping into opportunities. The episode also looks at confirmation bias, confidence versus arrogance, soft skills, emotional intelligence, and practical ways to begin reframing the inner stories that keep us playing small.What You Will HearWhat imposter syndrome really meansWhy high-achieving women often struggle with self-doubtHow imposter syndrome can affect confidence, finances, and decision-makingWhy self-doubt can delay raises, investing, career growth, and wealth-buildingThe difference between confidence and arroganceHow confirmation bias reinforces feelings of inadequacyWhy accomplishments do not always silence imposter syndromeHow anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt can work togetherWhy soft skills and emotional intelligence matterPractical strategies for reframing negative beliefsHow to track wins and recognize your own competenceWhy rebuilding self-trust can change the way you show up in every area of lifeIf you have ever walked into a room you worked hard to be in and still wondered if you belonged, this episode is for you.If you have ever discounted your own success, talked yourself out of an opportunity, or felt like someone was eventually going to “find out” you were not as capable as they thought, this conversation will help you name what is happening and begin changing the story.This episode is a reminder that confidence is not arrogance. Confidence is learning to recognize the truth of who you are, what you have earned, what you know, and what you are still allowed to grow into.Today’s episode is brought to you by Casa De Confidence Productions, helping podcasters share conversations that matter with clarity, care, and confidence.Guest BioShelley Martinez is a life coach, licensed psychotherapist, and certified hypnotherapist with nearly 30 years of experience helping high-achieving women stop playing small and start showing up more confidently and unapologetically. In this episode, Shelley helps listeners understand imposter syndrome, why it can feel so persistent, and how to begin reframing the beliefs that keep them doubting their abilities.Guest ResourceShelley offers The Imposter Breakthrough, a three-step resource with practical tools to help listeners stop feeling like a fraud and begin believing in their own worth.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!This week on Chat with Nat, we are re-releasing a meaningful conversation from Natalie’s original show, Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom.This episode features Natalie’s conversation with AnnMarie Entner, a certified life coach who supports women living with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain. AnnMarie brings both professional insight and deeply personal experience to this conversation as someone living with rheumatoid arthritis, someone who cared for her mother through hospice, and someone who learned firsthand why self-advocacy, support, and long-term care planning matter.At the time of the original recording, Natalie and AnnMarie talked openly about chronic illness, caregiving, family responsibility, financial preparedness, hospice care, long-term care planning, and the emotional weight of caring for someone you love while also caring for yourself.This re-release is especially meaningful now as Natalie and her family grieve the recent loss of her mother. In many ways, this conversation reflects themes Natalie has continued to return to on Chat with Nat: caregiving is love in action, but love also needs support, boundaries, preparation, and a plan.AnnMarie shares how her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis changed her life, why women often “suck it up” instead of asking for help, and how caregiving for her mother taught her the importance of not leaving her own family unprepared. She also talks about the difference between caring for someone at home and helping a loved one find the right care facility, reminding listeners that caregiving can take many forms.What You Will HearAnnMarie’s rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and how it changed her lifeWhy chronic illness support and community matterThe “suck it up” mindset many Gen X women carryHow women with chronic pain can learn to advocate for themselvesWhy caregiving requires boundaries and self-prioritizationWhat AnnMarie learned caring for her mother through hospiceThe emotional difference between caregiving as a daughter and arranging care for an in-lawWhy long-term care planning matters before a crisisHow lack of preparation can create stress for adult childrenWhy life insurance and living benefits are not only about deathThe financial impact of caregiving, chronic illness, COBRA, and medical costsWhy preparation gives families more optionsHow to talk with adult children about care, boundaries, and future wishesWhy showing up matters, even when caregiving does not happen inside your homeHow AnnMarie is choosing to live fully with rheumatoid arthritisThis conversation is a beautiful reminder that caregiving is not one-size-fits-all. Sometimes caregiving means opening your home. Sometimes it means finding the safest facility. Sometimes it means managing paperwork, visiting often, asking better questions, or making sure your own children are not left with confusion later.No matter what caregiving looks like, preparation creates more peace, more options, and more room to love well.Today’s episode is brought to you by Casa De Confidence Productions, helping podcasters share conversations that matter with clarity, care, and confidence.Guest BioAnnMarie Entner is a certified life coach who specializes in supporting women living with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, and autoimmune conditions. Through her personal experience with rheumatoid arthritis and caregiving, AnnMarie helps women stop minimizing their pain, prioritize themselves, build resilience, and create a life that is not defined by their diagnosis.She is also a wife, mother, grandmother, and advocate for women learning to live fully while navigating chronic illness.Guest LinksWebsite: lifecoachingforchange.comInstagram: @RA_warrior.advocateFacebook: AnnMarie EntnerThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Natalie is taking time away from the podcast following the passing of her beloved mom.While she gives herself and her family space to grieve, we are sharing this special re-release that brings together two meaningful conversations Natalie recorded about caregiving, planning ahead, and protecting the people we love.Thank you for holding Natalie and her family in your thoughts during this tender time.Here is what you can expect in this episode: What happens when a caregiver is suddenly asked to make medical, financial, or end-of-life decisions without clear instructions?In this special re-release episode, Natalie brings together two deeply personal and practical conversations about planning ahead for the people we love.From power of attorney and healthcare directives to funeral wishes, beneficiary updates, account access, and family conversations, this episode explores steps to protect your loved one and reduce chaos during an already emotional time.Planning ahead is not giving up. It is love in action.Whether you are caring for an aging parent, supporting a spouse, navigating a diagnosis, or simply trying to make sure your own family is prepared, this episode will help you understand what matters most before a crisis forces the conversation.In this episode, Natalie shares:Why being a spouse, adult child, or caregiver does not automatically give you legal authorityThe estate-planning documents families should understand, including wills, trusts, durable power of attorney, healthcare proxies, and advance directivesWhy medical and financial decision-making conversations need to happen before a crisisWhat families should discuss when planning a loved one’s funeral or end-of-life wishesHow updated beneficiaries, passwords, account information, and written instructions can protect your familyWhy pre-planning can reduce guilt, conflict, confusion, and financial stressHow preparation can help caregivers focus on love, connection, and honoring the wishes of the person they care forNatalie’s reminder throughout this episode is simple and powerful: avoiding hard conversations does not prevent hard moments. It often makes them heavier later.Take one small step after listening. Review your documents. Ask where important paperwork is kept. Talk with your family. Write down your wishes.Because clarity is one of the greatest gifts we can leave the people we love.Important Note:This episode is for educational purposes and is not legal or financial advice. Estate-planning requirements, healthcare directives, and end-of-life documents vary by state. Please consult a qualified estate-planning attorney or financial professional for guidance specific to your situation.Connect with Natalie on Instagram: @nataliemcpheekimeIf this episode helped you, please share it with a caregiver, family member, or friend who may need this conversation.This episode combines two previously released episodes. If you want to listen to the original episodes, you can do so here. Listen to Episode 110: Estate Planning for CaregiversListen to Episode 111: Pre-Planning a Parent’s FuneralThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!This week, we are re-releasing one of the most personal episodes of Chat with Nat.Natalie originally recorded this conversation while caring for her mom through dementia progression and living through the complicated experience known as anticipatory grief: grieving someone while they are still here.Since this episode first aired, Natalie and her family have said goodbye to her beautiful mom.We are sharing this episode again in honor of her life, Natalie’s caregiving journey, and every family walking through the slow, sacred, heartbreaking reality of loving someone through illness, dementia, decline, or end-of-life care.In this episode, Natalie speaks honestly about caregiver grief, guilt, identity shifts, financial stress, and the small losses that happen long before a final goodbye. She shares what it means to remain present, create meaningful moments, and care for someone deeply while also preparing for the realities ahead.This is not simply an episode about grief.It is about love in action.It is about the sacredness of caregiving.It is about allowing grief and gratitude to exist at the same time.What You Will HearWhat anticipatory grief is and why caregivers experience itHow it feels to grieve someone while they are still hereWhy dementia and chronic illness create layers of “mini losses”Caregiver guilt, exhaustion, frustration, and the need for graceHow to stay present during a loved one’s declineWhy creating new moments and rituals mattersThe identity shift that happens when you become a caregiverHow caregiving affects work, family, finances, and emotional healthWhy financial preparation helps caregivers remain presentThe importance of accessible funds, insurance information, and a caregiving cushionHow to find meaning in difficult caregiving seasonsWhy tears, grief, and emotional honesty are not weaknessHow to love well while also preparing for what is aheadIf you are caring for a parent, spouse, grandparent, or loved one with dementia, chronic illness, disability, or end-of-life needs, this episode is for you.You are not alone in the complicated emotions.You are not failing because you are tired.You are not wrong for grieving before the final goodbye.And you are allowed to hold both love and heartbreak at the same time.Please keep Natalie and her family in your prayers as they grieve the loss of her mom.Today’s episode is brought to you by Casa De Confidence Productions, helping podcasters share conversations that matter with clarity, care, and confidence.ResourcesConnect with Natalie on Instagram: @NatalieMcPheeKimeLearn more about podcast production: casadeconfidence.websiteListen to Episode 113: Caregiver Hacks, Systems, and Sanity SaversListen to Episode 110: Estate Planning for CaregiversListen to Episode 111: Pre-Planning a Parent’s FuneralThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Nobody trains you for caregiving. Most family caregivers learn through exhaustion, trial and error, online research, caregiver groups, and doing the best they can in the moment.In this practical and deeply personal episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie Kime shares the caregiver hacks, routines, shortcuts, and sanity savers that have helped her care for her mom through dementia progression and hospice care at home.This episode builds on last week’s conversation about Natalie’s caregiving setup. This week, she goes deeper into the systems that reduce decision fatigue, make home care more manageable, simplify medication and supply routines, support feeding and hydration, and help caregivers protect their own physical and emotional health.From calendar reminders and grocery delivery to soft spoons, syringe feeding, paper plates, caregiver support, music during care routines, and learning to meet your loved one where they are, this episode is full of real-life advice for caregivers who need help making daily life a little easier.What You Will HearWhy caregiving routines reduce mental load and decision fatigueHow to create systems for medication, feeding, supplies, and appointmentsWhy calendar reminders and weekly prep time can reduce caregiver overwhelmHow to build a supply restock system so you do not run out of essentialsFood and hydration tips for dementia caregivingHow Natalie adapted feeding tools as her mom’s needs changedWhy asking questions and learning from other caregivers mattersSimple home caregiving hacks, including paper plates and grocery deliveryWhy caregivers need supportive shoes, hydration, snacks, and rest tooHow to ask friends and family for specific helpWhy music, humor, and normal conversation can shift care routinesHow to stop striving for perfection as a caregiverWhy meeting your loved one where they are can change everythingCaregiving is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about creating enough support, structure, and simplicity to keep showing up with love.Today’s episode is brought to you by Casa De Confidence Productions, helping podcasters confidently share conversations that matter.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!People often see the emotional side of caregiving, but they do not always see the systems that help caregivers survive the day to day. The carts, wipes, medications, spreadsheets, adaptive equipment, feeding tools, hygiene supplies, alarms, labels, and routines all become part of a caregiver’s world.In this practical and deeply personal episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie Kime pulls back the curtain on her home caregiving setup and shares the products, systems, and organization tools that help her care for her mom with dementia. She talks honestly about how caregiving changes your home, your routines, your emotions, your budget, and your sense of normal.From adjustable beds and Hoyer lifts to bath wipes, syringe feeding, medication spreadsheets, drawer labels, restock systems, and caregiver routines, Natalie shares what has worked, what she would do differently, and why having a caregiving setup can reduce stress, save time, protect your body, and help you feel more prepared.This episode is especially helpful for family caregivers, dementia caregivers, adult children caring for aging parents, and anyone trying to organize a home care space without making their house feel cold or clinical.What You Will HearHow caregiving changes your home and daily routinesWhy caregiver organization matters for survivalHow Natalie set up her mom’s room for familiarity and comfortThe emotional reality of turning your home into a caregiving spaceDementia care products Natalie uses regularlyAdjustable beds, bed rails, waterproof liners, and pressure sore preventionStanding frames, bedside commodes, Hoyer lifts, and mobility supportHygiene supplies, bed baths, shampoo basins, gloves, wipes, and barrier creamsMedication management systems and spreadsheetsPill crushers, syringes, thickened liquids, and feeding toolsHow to create a restock system so you do not run out of suppliesWhy drawer labels, rolling tables, laundry routines, and trash systems matterHow caregiver groups can help you avoid wasting moneyWhy systems do not make you cold, they make caregiving more sustainableCaregiving is not just emotional labor. It is operational labor too. This episode gives caregivers practical ideas for creating systems that protect their time, body, money, and peace.Today’s episode is brought to you by Casa De Confidence Productions, helping podcasters confidently share conversations that matter.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!How do you plan a funeral for someone you love while they are still here?In this deeply personal episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie Kime shares the emotional story of gathering four generations of her family together and having one of the hardest conversations many families avoid: pre-planning her mom’s funeral.This conversation was not about giving up. It was about love, clarity, preparation, and protecting the family from having to make painful decisions in the middle of grief. Natalie shares how her family discussed funeral wishes, burial plans, songs, cultural traditions, family roles, final expenses, and what it means to honor her mom with dignity when the time comes.She also talks about the financial reality of funeral planning, including rising funeral costs, final expense planning, life insurance, GoFundMe culture, and why families should not wait until a hospital hallway or emergency moment to make these decisions.This episode is for caregivers, adult children caring for aging parents, families navigating dementia, and anyone who knows they need to have an end-of-life planning conversation but does not know where to begin.What You Will HearWhy funeral pre-planning is an act of love, not giving upHow Natalie’s family planned her mom’s funeral while she is still hereThe difference between being prepared and losing hopeWhy caregivers often grieve before their loved one passesHow end-of-life planning can reduce family stress and conflictWhat families should discuss when planning a funeralBurial vs. cremation decisionsReligious, cultural, and family traditions to considerSongs, readings, speakers, clothing, and service detailsFinal expense planning and the real cost of funeralsWhy funeral homes often require payment quicklyHow lack of planning can lead to credit card debt, borrowing, or GoFundMe campaignsWhy pre-planning can bring peace, clarity, and emotional reliefHow to start one difficult conversation with your family this monthPre-planning a funeral is painful, but it can also be sacred. It gives your family clarity. It protects your loved ones from confusion. It helps reduce financial stress. And it allows everyone to focus on love, connection, and grief when the time comes.Today’s episode is brought to you by Casa De Confidence Productions, helping podcasters confidently share conversations that matter.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!What happens if your loved one can no longer speak for themselves and no legal documents are in place? Who gets to make medical decisions? Who gets access to the money? Who gets locked out completely?In this episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie Kime breaks down the estate planning documents every family should have before a crisis happens. This is not just a conversation about death or inheritance. It is a conversation about protecting your loved ones, reducing caregiver stress, avoiding probate, preventing family conflict, and making sure the right people have legal authority when it matters most.Drawing from her personal experience caring for her mother through dementia progression, Natalie explains why caregivers need to understand wills, trusts, durable power of attorney, medical power of attorney, advance directives, beneficiary designations, and long-term care planning. She also shares how having the right documents in place helped her advocate for her mom, make medical decisions, manage financial needs, and avoid additional trauma during already emotional moments.This episode is especially important for caregivers, adult children caring for aging parents, families navigating dementia or cognitive decline, and anyone who wants to protect their family from unnecessary legal and financial chaos.What You Will HearWhy estate planning matters for every family, not just wealthy peopleThe legal documents caregivers need before a crisis happensThe difference between a will and a trustWhy a will alone may not be enoughHow probate can delay access to money and create family stressWhy durable power of attorney is critical for financial decisionsHow medical power of attorney and healthcare proxies protect your wishesWhy advance directives and DNR documents reduce caregiver guiltHow beneficiary designations can override a willCommon estate planning mistakes families makeWhy dementia and cognitive decline make timing so importantHow to start difficult conversations with aging parentsWhy long-term care planning and living benefits matterHow estate planning protects your family legacy and your peaceEstate planning is not morbid. It is responsible, protective, and deeply loving. If you are caring for aging parents, preparing for caregiving, or trying to get your own paperwork in order, this episode will help you know where to start.Today’s episode is brought to you by Casa De Confidence Productions, helping podcasters confidently share conversations that matter.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!When you are caring for someone with dementia, caregiving quickly becomes more than medications and appointments. It becomes learning how to speak up in medical offices, ask hard questions, challenge recommendations when needed, and trust your own instincts as a caregiver.In this deeply personal episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie Kime shares what it really means to advocate through the noise while navigating dementia caregiving, medical decisions, caregiver burnout, and emotional overwhelm. She opens up about difficult hospital experiences, medication concerns, navigating nursing home recommendations, and learning to trust her own voice while caring for her mother through vascular dementia progression.This episode is a powerful reminder that caregivers are not “difficult” for asking questions. They are essential partners in care.What you will hear:How to advocate for aging parents and loved ones with dementiaWhy caregivers must trust their lived experience and instinctsQuestions every caregiver should ask doctors and specialistsThe importance of documenting medications, symptoms, and side effectsHow Natalie navigated difficult medical recommendations for her momWhy second opinions matter in dementia careMedication side effects and dementia caregiving realitiesHow caregiver burnout impacts decision makingWhy caregiver guilt keeps people silent and overwhelmedHow to advocate for yourself while caregiving for someone elseThe emotional reality of balancing expert advice with personal intuitionIf you are navigating dementia caregiving, advocating for aging parents, or feeling overwhelmed by medical decisions, this episode will help you feel more informed, empowered, and less alone.Today's episode is brought to you by Casa De Confidence Productions, helping podcasters confidently share conversations that matter.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Dementia does not usually arrive all at once. It comes in pieces. A forgotten word. A repeated question. A personality shift. A stumble. Then one day, what used to feel manageable suddenly becomes the new normal.In this deeply personal solo episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie opens up about the realities of dementia progression, especially through the lens of caring for her mother with vascular dementia. She shares the emotional, physical, financial, and caregiving challenges families often are not prepared for as dementia progresses over time.From mobility decline and feeding struggles to anticipatory grief and caregiver burnout, this episode is an honest conversation about what dementia caregiving really looks like behind closed doors.What you will hear:Early dementia signs families often missThe difference between vascular dementia and other dementiasWhy mobility decline can happen earlier with vascular dementiaThe emotional reality of caregiver burnout and chronic stressHow feeding, hydration, and swallowing challenges evolve over timeWhy UTIs and infections can create major cognitive declineThe hidden grief caregivers experience while their loved one is still aliveFinancial realities families are rarely prepared for during dementia progressionPractical caregiving lessons Natalie has learned during her mother’s declineWhy caregivers need support systems, advocacy, and self care tooIf you are caring for someone with dementia, supporting a caregiver, or trying to prepare for the future, this episode will help you feel more informed, more validated, and less alone.Today's episode is brought to you by Casa De Confidence Productions, helping podcasters confidently share conversations that matter.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Caregiving changes more than your schedule. It changes your identity. In this deeply personal solo episode of Chat with Nat, Natalie opens up about the emotional, mental, and financial shifts that happen when caregiving becomes your daily reality.From managing medications and hospital equipment to grieving the freedom and spontaneity of life before caregiving, Natalie shares the truth so many caregivers quietly carry: I do not even recognize myself anymore. But she also reminds listeners that caregiving can create resilience, purpose, perspective, and strength unlike anything else.This episode is an honest conversation about grief, guilt, burnout, financial pressure, and the importance of protecting your own future while caring for someone you love.What you will hear:The identity shift caregivers experience and why no one prepares you for itHow caregiving changes relationships, routines, priorities, and freedomThe emotional reality of grief, resentment, exhaustion, and guiltWhy caregivers must still protect their financial future and emergency savingsHow caregiving builds resilience, patience, leadership, and emotional intelligenceThe importance of support groups, community, and being seen by others who understandWhy you are allowed to still have dreams, goals, joy, and personal growth while caregivingHow Natalie balances caregiving, business ownership, and prioritizing familyIf you are a caregiver, supporting a caregiver, or preparing for a future season of caregiving, this episode will help you feel less alone and more understood.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of Chat With Nat, Natalie Kime speaks directly to unpaid caregivers carrying the full weight of caregiving without consistent support. Drawing from her own experience caring for her mother, Nat explores the emotional, financial, and physical toll of solo caregiving, including lost income and depleted savings. She offers practical advice on building support systems, creating structured routines, and embracing micro-breaks for self-care. Natalie validates caregivers' feelings of isolation while encouraging them to ask for help, accept small gestures of support, and protect their own well-being — because caregiving is love in action. What you'll hear:Challenges faced by unpaid caregivers, including emotional, financial, and physical tolls.The lack of support systems and backup for caregivers.Financial impact of caregiving, including personal savings and lost income.The emotional weight and feelings of isolation experienced by caregivers.The concept of the "sandwich generation" and planning for long-term care costs.Importance of building support systems and asking for help.Strategies for organizing caregiving responsibilities, including documentation and routines.The necessity of self-care and taking micro-breaks for caregivers.Encouragement for caregivers to share their experiences and seek supportive communities.Reframing caregiving as an act of love while emphasizing the need for personal well-being.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this heartfelt episode of Chat with Nat: Conversations that Count, Natalie opens up about anticipatory grief—the experience of mourning a loved one while they're still alive. Drawing from her personal journey caring for her declining mother, Nat explores the emotional weight of caregiving, including guilt, identity shifts, and finding sacred moments amid heartbreak. She also emphasizes the critical importance of financial preparation, noting that caregivers spend an average of $17,000 annually out of pocket. Natalie reminds listeners that while money can't erase grief, removing financial stress allows caregivers to remain present and love well during life's hardest seasons.What you'll hear:Anticipatory grief and its emotional complexitiesPersonal experiences of caregiving and the impact on identityThe importance of financial preparation for caregiversCommon financial burdens faced by caregiversEmotional challenges such as guilt and anxiety in caregivingThe duality of grief and gratitude in caregiving situationsStrategies for finding meaning and connection during difficult timesThe rapid changes in a loved one's health and its effects on caregiversThe significance of being present and emotionally available while caregivingEncouragement and support for caregivers navigating similar experiencesThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this deeply personal episode of Chat With Nat, Natalie shares her five-month journey caring for her mother, revealing over $15,000 in out-of-pocket caregiving expenses — excluding lost income and emotional costs. From medical equipment to monthly supplies and respite care, Nat highlights how unprepared most families are for these financial realities. She emphasizes that traditional retirement planning is incomplete without caregiving strategies, advocating for liquid funds, income protection, long-term care planning, and living benefits. Natalie's message is clear: prepare while you're healthy, because caregiving doesn't wait.What you'll hear:Personal experience of caregiving and its financial impactSignificant out-of-pocket expenses associated with caregivingUnpreparedness of families for caregiving costsTypes of caregiving-related expenses (medical equipment, supplies, respite care)Physical, emotional, and mental toll of caregivingImportance of financial preparedness beyond retirement planningStrategies for financial preparedness (liquid access to funds, income protection, long-term care planning)Challenges of navigating caregiving while managing work and personal healthLimitations of traditional insurance and Medicare in covering caregiving costsEncouragement to review and adjust financial plans to include caregiving considerationsThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of Chat with Nat, Nat shares her personal caregiving journey with her mother, who has vascular dementia and has rapidly declined over six months. She candidly discusses the emotional and practical challenges of transitioning from mobile to bed-bound care, reframing it not as giving up, but as an act of love. Nat offers practical advice on recognizing when care must evolve, navigating specialized equipment costs, and involving healthcare professionals. She closes with a heartfelt reminder that prioritizing safety, comfort, and kindness is the truest expression of love in caregiving.What you'll hear:Transitioning from caring for a mobile loved one to providing bed bound carePersonal caregiving experiences and challenges faced by the hostEmotional and practical difficulties of caregiving for someone with declining healthImportance of recognizing when to shift care approaches for safety and comfortPlanning for specialized equipment and home modifications for evolving care needsInvolvement of healthcare professionals in providing support and guidanceEmotional complexities, including guilt and fear, associated with the transition to bed bound careSigns indicating the need for a change in caregiving approachFinancial implications of caregiving, including costs of equipment and suppliesFinding meaning and connection in the caregiving journey, emphasizing kindness and presenceThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of Chat with Nat, Nat and guest Steve Kent tackle the often-overlooked topic of caregiving costs — financial, emotional, and physical. Steve shares his deeply personal journey caring for both parents, who spent their savings on long-term care, leaving little behind. Nat reflects on her own experience as a full-time caregiver for her parents. Together, they discuss why caregiving must be part of every financial plan, the importance of trusts, legal directives, and financial tools like life insurance with long-term care riders. Their message is clear: plan early, have honest conversations, and never navigate caregiving alone.The significance of incorporating caregiving into retirement and financial planning.The high costs associated with caregiving, including nursing home and in-home care expenses.Emotional challenges faced by caregivers, including guilt and decision-making stress.The prevalence of unpaid caregivers in the U.S. and the financial impact of caregiving on families.The importance of having open conversations about caregiving plans and preferences with aging parents.The role of legal documents, such as trusts and advance directives, in ensuring parents' wishes are honored.Financial tools available for long-term care planning, including life insurance with long-term care riders and annuities.The potential consequences of not having a caregiving plan, including Medicaid challenges and family conflicts.The reality of caregiver burnout and the need for support systems.The personal impact of caregiving experiences on financial planning and family relationships.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of Chat With Nat, Nat sits down with certified health and wellness coach Tess Cheng to explore the vital connection between health and wealth, particularly for caregivers. Tess, who holds a master's in clinical nutrition from NYU, shares her journey from growing up in Hong Kong with whole-food values to becoming a holistic wellness coach. Together, Nat and Tess discuss practical self-care strategies for caregivers, including hydration, breathwork, meal prep, sleep, and social connection, reminding listeners that self-care isn't selfish — it's essential for showing up fully for those who need you most.What you'll hear:Importance of health as a form of wealth for caregivers.Strategies for preventing burnout through sustainable habits.The significance of self-care for caregivers while supporting others.Tess Cheng's background in nutrition and wellness coaching.The role of whole foods and nutrition in health.The emotional challenges and identity shifts associated with caregiving.Practical tips for caregivers, including hydration, meal prep, and breathwork.The value of social connections and maintaining relationships for emotional support.The impact of sleep and stress management on overall well-being.Encouragement to start with small, manageable changes for better health.Reach out to Tess: https://glowithtess.com/Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Nat welcomes Shelley Martinez, a life coach and psychotherapist, to discuss imposter syndrome and its impact on confidence, finances, and decision-making—especially for high-achieving women. Shelley shares personal stories and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, emphasizing the importance of recognizing accomplishments and reframing negative beliefs. Together, they explore how imposter syndrome holds women back and offer actionable tips to build confidence, embrace success, and stop playing small. Listeners are encouraged to acknowledge their achievements and rewrite their internal narratives for lasting growth.What you'll hear:Definition and explanation of imposter syndromePrevalence of imposter syndrome among women, particularly high-achieving womenImpact of self-doubt on confidence, decision-making, and financial well-beingPersonal stories illustrating the effects of financial ignorance and self-doubtThe role of confirmation bias in reinforcing feelings of inadequacyDifferences between confidence and arrogance, and the importance of healthy humilityStrategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, including tracking successes and reframing thoughtsThe significance of soft skills and emotional intelligence in measuring competenceThe relationship between imposter syndrome and broader life areas, such as career growth and relationshipsThe importance of legacy and the impact of overcoming imposter syndrome on future generations.Shelley’s special offer : The Imposter Breakthrough: 3 steps, with practical tools, to keep you from feeling like a fraud, and help you start believing in your own worth.subscribepage.io/aeOa5DThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Chat With Nat," Natalie explores the intense pressures women face in balancing careers, family, relationships, and personal growth. She challenges the myth of “doing it all,” urging listeners to define their own priorities, embrace imperfection, and avoid social media comparisons. Natalie shares personal stories of transition, identity loss, and rediscovery, emphasizing the importance of authentic connections and supportive communities. Her message encourages women to take imperfect action, pursue their passions, and give themselves grace, reminding them that true strength lies in living with intention, not in doing the most.What you'll hear:Pressures faced by women in balancing multiple roles (professional, motherhood, relationships).Themes of empowerment and the unrealistic expectations placed on women.The impact of social media on self-comparison and identity loss.Importance of prioritizing personal values and accepting trade-offs without guilt.Encouragement to focus on personal progress rather than perfection.The significance of celebrating other women's successes and building supportive communities.Addressing the loneliness epidemic among women, especially caregivers and leaders.The journey of rediscovering personal identity and passions amidst various roles.The necessity of taking imperfect action and overcoming fear in pursuing goals.Emphasizing intentional living and the power of community for personal growth.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this special International Women’s Day episode of "Chat With Nat," host Nat celebrates trailblazing women like Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Margaret Thatcher, and Mother Teresa. Nat highlights the importance of financial independence for women, sharing practical money tips and encouraging listeners to take ownership of their financial futures. Through inspiring stories and empowering advice, Nat urges women to build confidence, pursue leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities, and never wait for permission to make a difference. The episode is a motivating call to action for women to lead, build wealth, and create lasting impact.What you'll hear:Celebration of International Women's Day and its significance.Recognition of historical and contemporary women who have made impactful contributions.Discussion on the importance of financial independence for women.Statistics on women's influence in global spending and future wealth control.Encouragement for women to take ownership of their financial lives.Inspirational stories of notable women like Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Margaret Thatcher, and Mother Teresa.Emphasis on the need for women to act courageously and pursue leadership roles.Addressing the confidence gap that prevents women from seizing opportunities.Call to action for women to not wait for permission to lead or build wealth.Reflection on the legacy of women and the importance of paving the way for future generations.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Nat discusses women’s financial empowerment in honor of National Women’s History Month. She highlights women’s growing economic influence, the unique financial challenges they face, and the importance of financial literacy, protection, and retirement planning. Drawing from her own experiences as a caregiver, single mom, and entrepreneur, Nat encourages women to take ownership of their finances, support one another, and confidently build wealth for themselves and future generations. The episode is a call to action for women to become proactive architects of their financial futures.What you'll hear:Women's financial empowerment and its significance during National Women's History Month.The economic influence of women, including their control over consumer spending and financial assets.Challenges women face in financial literacy and management.The roles of women as caregivers, breadwinners, entrepreneurs, and legacy builders.The importance of financial education and proactive financial planning.Strategies for financial protection, including life insurance and retirement planning.The impact of caregiving on women's financial stability and career growth.The need for women to take ownership of their financial futures and be involved in financial decisions.The importance of community support and leadership among women.Encouragement for women to engage in financial conversations and build confidence in managing their finances.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Natalie Kime discusses the importance of proactive financial planning for long-term care, living benefits, and life insurance. Drawing from personal experience, she highlights the financial risks families face without proper coverage and explains why hybrid life insurance policies with long-term care riders are often the best solution. Natalie shares key statistics, clarifies common misconceptions about Medicare and Medicaid, and urges listeners to protect their loved ones by planning ahead, emphasizing that true love means ensuring family members are not left with financial burdens.What you'll hear:Importance of financial planning for long-term care and living benefitsPersonal experiences highlighting the urgency of financial protectionsStatistics on long-term care needs and associated costsLimitations of Medicare and Medicaid in covering long-term careAdvantages of hybrid life insurance policies with long-term care ridersMisconceptions about long-term care insurance and its necessityThe role of living benefits in life insurance and their financial implicationsFinancial impact of illness on families and the importance of proactive planningThe significance of life insurance in protecting loved ones and creating wealthEncouragement to have uncomfortable financial conversations for family protectionThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this guest episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," host Nat welcomes Annmarie Entner to discuss the often-overlooked "other side" of caregiving—life after caregiving ends. Annmarie shares her personal journey caring for parents and in-laws, exploring the emotional and practical challenges of transitioning from caregiver to life beyond. Together, they reflect on grief, relief, identity shifts, and the importance of preparation, communication, and financial planning. The conversation offers honest insights, encouragement, and practical advice for caregivers navigating both the daily realities and the aftermath of caregiving.What you'll hear:The emotional and practical challenges of caregiving.The impact of caregiving on personal identity and daily life.The transition from caregiver to life after caregiving ends.The significance of grief and relief experienced by caregivers.The importance of financial planning and preparation for caregiving.The necessity of communication and support among caregivers.The role of emotions, including anger and frustration, in the caregiving process.The value of documenting memories and experiences during caregiving.The need for self-care and taking breaks as a caregiver.The legacy and memories left behind after caregiving concludes.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In the fifth episode of her "5 F's of Caretaking Series," Natalie explores the essential role of fun and joy in the caretaking journey. Drawing from her experiences caring for her mom, Natalie shares heartfelt stories about finding laughter amid hospital visits and daily challenges. She highlights how humor, gratitude, and small moments of fun can foster resilience, connection, and emotional well-being for caregivers. Natalie encourages listeners to embrace joy as a vital, life-giving practice, reminding them that laughter and lightness are not just allowed—but necessary—while caring for loved ones.What you'll hear:Caretaking experiences and challenges, particularly related to a parent's health decline.The importance of finding joy and humor in caregiving situations.Personal anecdotes about hospital visits and moments of laughter with a loved one.Practical safety measures for caregivers, such as alarms and monitoring devices.The emotional impact of caregiving and the need for emotional resilience.The role of gratitude practices in maintaining a positive outlook.The benefits of laughter and joy as coping mechanisms for stress.The significance of sharing caregiving experiences to reduce feelings of isolation.The coexistence of grief and joy in the caregiving journey.Encouragement for caregivers to prioritize self-care and find joy outside of caregiving responsibilities.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this fourth episode of Natalie’s “5 F’s of Caretaking Series,” Nat explores the vital role of fitness in caregiving. Drawing from her personal journey caring for aging parents, she candidly discusses the physical and emotional toll of caregiving, the dangers of burnout, and the necessity of self-care. Nat emphasizes setting boundaries, asking for help, and prioritizing one’s own health—not out of selfishness, but as an essential foundation for sustainable, compassionate caregiving. She encourages listeners to release guilt, embrace rest, and protect their well-being to better care for loved ones.What you'll hear:Personal experiences in caregiving for aging parentsPhysical and emotional challenges faced by caregiversImportance of self-care and avoiding burnoutNecessity of asking for help and setting boundariesHealth risks associated with chronic stress in caregiversStrategies for prioritizing fitness and healthEmotional vulnerability and the need for supportManaging caregiving stress and emotional overwhelmReframing rest as a strategic necessity in caregivingEncouragement for caregivers to practice self-compassion and graceThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In the third episode of her “5 F’s of Caretaking Series,” Nat explores the financial realities of caregiving. Drawing from her experience caring for her mother with dementia, Nat discusses the high costs of care, the importance of early financial planning, and practical strategies for managing expenses. She emphasizes that financial preparedness reduces stress, enables better decision-making, and allows caregivers to focus on their loved ones. Nat encourages open conversations, proactive planning, and community support, framing financial readiness as an act of love that protects both caregivers and their families.What you'll hear:Financial challenges and considerations in caregivingImportance of financial preparedness to reduce stressPersonal experiences with caregiving and financial implicationsOut-of-pocket expenses and potential debt for caregiversThe impact of financial stability on caregiving decisionsCosts associated with various care options (in-home care, assisted living)Strategies for managing caregiving costs and financial planningEmotional stress related to financial uncertainty in caregivingImportance of early financial planning and open discussions about financesThe cumulative financial burdens faced by caregivers beyond direct medical expensesThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In the second episode of her "5 F’s of Caretaking Series," Nat explores the crucial role of Family in caregiving. Drawing from her experience caring for her mother with vascular dementia, Nat discusses family dynamics, the importance of communication, planning, and delegation, and the realities of support—both from relatives and chosen family. She emphasizes self-care, community, and honest conversations to prevent burnout and conflict, offering practical advice and heartfelt encouragement for caregivers navigating the challenges of supporting loved ones.What you'll hear:The "Five F's of Caretaking" series, focusing on caregiving dynamics.The significance of "Family" in caregiving roles and responsibilities.Challenges faced in caregiving, including emotional, logistical, and financial aspects.The importance of communication and planning to prevent family conflict and burnout.Personal experiences with caregiving, particularly related to vascular dementia.The role of chosen family and community support in caregiving.The necessity of delegating tasks and asking for help to avoid caregiver burnout.The emotional toll of caregiving and the need for self-care and reflection.Financial planning and its impact on caregiving dynamics and family relationships.Encouragement for caregivers to share their experiences and seek support from others.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In the first episode of Natalie’s "5 F’s of Caretaking Series," “Family,” Nat shares his personal journey caring for his mother with advanced vascular dementia. She recounts a difficult hospital stay, the emotional and financial challenges of caregiving, and how faith became his anchor through uncertainty and exhaustion. Nat discusses the importance of honest emotions, family support, and practical planning, offering heartfelt insights and encouragement for fellow caregivers. This episode is a moving reflection on the power of faith, family, and resilience in the face of life’s hardest moments.What you'll hear:Personal story of caregiving for a mother with advanced vascular dementia.Emotional challenges faced during a six-day hospital stay.The role of faith as a source of strength and resilience in difficult times.Distinction between faith and toxic positivity in coping with grief and uncertainty.The physical and emotional toll of caregiving on the caregiver.Financial realities and costs associated with caregiving, including in-home care versus nursing facilities.Importance of seeking support from family, friends, and community during caregiving.The necessity of allowing oneself to feel emotions and seek help.The impact of faith on decision-making and navigating caregiving responsibilities.Encouragement for caregivers to build supportive systems and share their experiences.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Nat launches her "5 F's of Caretaking Series," a six-part exploration of the realities of caring for loved ones. Drawing from her own experience supporting her aging parents, Nat introduces the five pillars—Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, and Fun—that helped her navigate the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of caretaking. With honest stories and practical advice, Nat offers support, strategies, and hope for current and future caretakers, emphasizing the importance of planning, self-care, and finding moments of joy amidst hardship.What you'll hear:Introduction to a six-part series on caretaking.Personal experiences of caretaking for aging parents, including challenges faced during a health crisis.Emotional, physical, mental, and financial impacts of caretaking.Introduction of the "five F's" framework: Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, and Fun.Importance of financial planning to alleviate stress during caregiving.The role of family support in reducing caregiver burnout.The significance of prioritizing personal health and fitness for caregivers.The necessity of incorporating joy and humor into the caregiving experience.Building structured support systems to manage caregiving responsibilities effectively.Encouragement for caretakers to seek help and resources to navigate their journey.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!This week on "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Nat welcomes Bobby and Shelly Guehne, founders of The Limitless Vitality Group. Together, they discuss how working professionals can build thriving businesses and strong relationships without sacrificing family, faith, or joy. Bobby and Shelly share practical insights on integrating work and life, intentional communication, and nurturing partnerships. Listeners will find inspiration and actionable advice for balancing entrepreneurship and personal fulfillment.What you will hear:Balancing entrepreneurship with family life and relationships.The importance of integrating work and personal life rather than compartmentalizing them.Strategies for effective communication between partners in business and personal contexts.The significance of intentionality in nurturing relationships and partnerships.The concept of expanding timelines for success in both business and family.The role of flexibility and adaptability in managing life’s challenges.Building a strong foundation in relationships as essential for overall success.The psychological aspects of communication and the impact of emotional intelligence.The value of community support and shared experiences among entrepreneurs.Encouragement to prioritize well-being, meaningful connections, and financial stability.Connect with Bobby & Shelly Guehne:FacebookInstagramYouTubeThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Chat with Matt: Conversations that Count," Natalie welcomes Matt Zembruski, Founder and CEO of AI Agility. They discuss overcoming fear of AI, building AI literacy, and how Matt’s hands-on AI Professional Certification Training Program helps organizations achieve measurable ROI. Matt shares real-world success stories, including generating $1.26 million in business value at Spencer Technologies. The episode highlights how embracing AI can make professionals more efficient and irreplaceable.What you'll hear:Overcoming fear and building confidence in using artificial intelligence (AI).The significance of AI literacy and practicing AI in a safe environment.Enhancing efficiency and irreplaceability for employees and business owners through AI.The transformative impact of AI on job roles and business operations.Measuring return on investment (ROI) in AI training programs.Common mistakes companies make in adopting AI, such as inaction and overthinking.The importance of structured training and ongoing support for AI adoption.The role of AI in personal and professional growth, including its potential to improve work-life balance.The necessity of investing in skills and tools to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.The potential for AI to serve as an equalizer across different backgrounds and industries. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," host Natalie welcomes longtime friend and purpose-driven leader Sydnee Shorten. Sydnee shares her journey from single motherhood to leading Skills & Faith Athletes, a nonprofit empowering youth, and founding ADA Program Solutions, which champions workplace accessibility. Together, they discuss the importance of financial literacy, proactive inclusion, and supporting employees with visible and invisible disabilities. The conversation highlights practical strategies for employers to build compliant, inclusive workplaces and underscores the power of resilience, faith, and intentional leadership in creating lasting impact for families and communities.What you'll hear:Introduction of a purpose-driven leader and entrepreneur focused on transforming adversity into impact.Discussion on the importance of financial literacy and education, particularly for single parents and underserved communities.Exploration of workplace accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Emphasis on the significance of employee benefits and the need for portable benefits that follow employees beyond their job tenure.Insights into the challenges employers face regarding compliance and the complexities of HR regulations.The role of faith and resilience in overcoming personal and professional hardships.Importance of proactive approaches in creating inclusive workplace environments.Discussion on the often-overlooked topic of invisible disabilities and the need for better understanding and accommodations.Encouragement for employers to engage in meaningful conversations about inclusion and accessibility.Call to action for personal empowerment and building a legacy through financial independence and intentional leadership.Connect with SydneeThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," host Natalie welcomes Leonne Sherr, founder of The WonderMama and creator of The WonderMama Compass™ and Calm Before the Monday™. Together, they discuss breaking generational cycles, cultivating calm and intentional leadership in parenting, and the importance of safe spaces for parents. Leonne shares her journey as a single mom, the value of starting where you are, and practical strategies for moving from reactivity to connection—emphasizing emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and building a legacy of steadiness and resilience at home.What you will hear:Overview of attachment theory and its significance in relationships.Explanation of different attachment styles: secure, anxious-preoccupied, avoidant, and their origins in childhood experiences.The impact of attachment styles on romantic relationships, parenting, and workplace dynamics.Discussion on the possibility of changing attachment styles over time through awareness and effort.The role of emotional attunement and radical honesty in fostering authentic connections.Exploration of how attachment styles influence financial behaviors and decision-making.The connection between emotional regulation and attachment styles, including coping mechanisms for overwhelming emotions.Insights on the importance of self-awareness and understanding personal needs in relationships.The effects of midlife changes on women's attachment styles and relationship dynamics.Strategies for building healthier relationships through clear communication of values and needs.Connect with Leonne Sherr:Website: www.TheWonderMama.comCommunity: https://www.skool.com/the-wondermama-cycle-breakers-5827Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count, host Natalie Kime welcomes Bev Mitelman, an expert in attachment theory specializing in romantic relationships, sexuality, respectful parenting, and workplace dynamics. Bev explains the origins and impact of attachment styles on relationships, parenting, and financial behaviors. Together, they discuss how early childhood experiences shape adult patterns, the possibility of changing attachment styles, and the importance of emotional attunement and radical honesty. The episode highlights practical strategies for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and building secure connections in all areas of life. Listeners are invited to explore their own attachment styles with Bev’s free online quiz.What you will hear:Overview of attachment theory and its significance in relationships.Explanation of different attachment styles: secure, anxious-preoccupied, avoidant, and their origins in childhood experiences.The impact of attachment styles on romantic relationships, parenting, and workplace dynamics.Discussion on the possibility of changing attachment styles over time through awareness and effort.The role of emotional attunement and radical honesty in fostering authentic connections.Exploration of how attachment styles influence financial behaviors and decision-making.The connection between emotional regulation and attachment styles, including coping mechanisms for overwhelming emotions.Insights on the importance of self-awareness and understanding personal needs in relationships.The effects of midlife changes on women's attachment styles and relationship dynamics.Strategies for building healthier relationships through clear communication of values and needs.Connect with Bev Mitelman: Website: https://securelyloved.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551898715971 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SecurelyLovedThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count, host Natalie McPhie Kim shares practical strategies for cultivating gratitude as a financial, mindset, and life asset, especially during Thanksgiving week. She introduces her consulting service for business owners, then explores the “Five F’s” pillars—Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, and Fun—offering actionable tips for each. Natalie emphasizes that true gratitude requires action, encouraging listeners to make positive changes in their finances, relationships, health, and joy. She closes with a call to finish the year with gratitude and intention, inviting feedback and connection.What you will hear:Introduction to consulting services for business owners regarding financial statementsImportance of understanding financial documents for business health and decision-makingTheme of gratitude during Thanksgiving week as a financial and life strategyPractical tips for cultivating gratitude in financesExploration of the "Five F's" pillars related to gratitude: Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, and FunFaith as a stabilizer during uncertain times and its role in gratitudeFamily as the primary source of identity and strength, emphasizing the importance of relationshipsStewardship and intentional action in managing finances with a gratitude mindsetThe significance of health and fitness in enjoying wealth and overall well-beingEncouragement to create joyful experiences and memories, especially during the holiday seasonThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussions about suicide, trauma, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 in the United States for free and confidential support.Last week, Lindsay Stadel shared the raw and powerful story of surviving her suicide attempt, the moment her life changed, and the truth behind her darkest season. This week, she returns to continue her journey, but from a different perspective. Today is about what came after. The rebuilding. The forgiveness. The trust she had to earn back. The marriage that strengthened. The businesses she and her husband Tim built with their family. And the purpose that grew from her pain.Before we dive in, I introduce Lindsay again for listeners who are new or did not hear last week’s episode. Lindsay is a wife, mother, grandmother, and multi business entrepreneur. Alongside Tim, she helps run four thriving companies: Stadel Farms Inc, S and S Harvesting LLC, Flint Hills Transport LLC, and TLS Logistics LLC. Beyond the incredible work she does in agriculture and logistics, Lindsay is a mental health advocate whose mission is to help others choose life, faith, and purpose every single day.This week, we explore how her healing journey transformed her family, her marriage, and her businesses, and how sharing her story is now changing lives far beyond her community.What you will hear:Why rebuilding after trauma takes time, honesty, and supportHow Lindsay earned back trust with her children, stepchildren, and loved onesThe emotional journey her husband Tim navigated as he supported herHow their family grew stronger by talking openly and facing the hard conversationsThe story behind their four businesses and how they built them togetherWhy Lindsay now writes, speaks, and advocates for mental healthHer next mission as a breakthrough coach and storytellerThe reminder that healing is not only personal, it is generationalConnect with Lindsay Stadel: Website: https://lindsaystadel.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1778579802867924/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayStadelThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive discussions about suicide and mental health struggles.In this deeply moving episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," host Natalie Kime welcomes entrepreneur and mental health advocate Lindsay Stadel. Lindsay bravely shares her journey through childhood trauma, abusive relationships, postpartum depression, and the loss of her father, culminating in a suicide attempt. She discusses the stigma around mental health, the importance of seeking help, and how she transformed her pain into purpose. Lindsay’s story is one of resilience, hope, and advocacy, offering support and understanding to others facing similar battles.What you will hear:Personal journey of surviving severe mental health strugglesDiscussion of suicidal ideation and a suicide attemptImpact of childhood trauma and subsequent life challengesExperiences with abusive relationships and postpartum depressionImportance of mental health advocacy and breaking stigmaThe significance of seeking help and supportTransformation of pain into purpose and resilienceThe role of family and relationships in recoveryThe importance of sharing personal stories to foster understandingEncouragement for others to prioritize mental health and seek helpConnect with Lindsay Stadel:https://lindsaystadel.com/Facebook Group: You Are Enoughhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1778579802867924/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayStadelThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this solo episode of Chat with Nat Conversations That Count, host Natalie Kime explores the transformative power of gratitude, organizing her insights around her guiding “Five F’s”: Faith, Family, Finance, Fitness, and Fun. Through inspiring stories and personal reflections, Natalie illustrates how practicing gratitude in each area can unlock peace, prosperity, and purpose. She encourages listeners to embrace daily gratitude, celebrate small joys, and focus on what truly matters. The episode concludes with a gratitude challenge, inviting everyone to reflect on and share what they’re thankful for in each of the Five F’s.What you'll learn:The transformative power of gratitude in daily life.The "Five F's" framework: Faith, Family, Finance, Fitness, and Fun.The role of gratitude in fostering resilience during difficult times.Stories illustrating gratitude in various contexts, including historical examples.The importance of appreciating family and relationships over perfection.Financial gratitude and recognizing opportunities for growth and giving.Reframing fitness as a privilege and expressing gratitude for the body's capabilities.The significance of joy and fun as essential components of a fulfilling life.Daily practices to cultivate gratitude and its impact on overall well-being.The interconnectedness of gratitude, joy, and intentional living.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!n this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," host Natalie Kime welcomes Kevin Saint John, founder of Boomin Business Solutions, to discuss the realities of entrepreneurship. Together, they explore how small business owners can overcome overwhelm, boost profits, and reclaim their time by implementing smarter systems, focusing on profit over revenue, and building strategic partnerships. Kevin shares actionable strategies for scaling sustainably, empowering teams, and achieving work-life balance, while Natalie emphasizes the importance of financial clarity and intentional planning. Listeners are encouraged to audit their business systems and connect with Kevin for expert guidance.What you'll hear:Entrepreneurship and small business challengesStrategies for business growth and increasing profitsImportance of financial understanding and profit marginsTransitioning from technician to CEO mindsetImplementing systems and automation to reclaim timeThe role of strategic partnerships in expanding revenueCost control and pricing strategies for profitabilityThe significance of niching down and identifying ideal clientsLeadership development and employee empowermentHolistic approaches to business success and personal fulfillmentContact Kevin: https://boominbusinesssolutions.com/Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Chat with Nat," host Natalie Kime welcomes Kim Korven, a retired lawyer and mediator, to discuss building a better, more peaceful divorce. Kim shares her personal and professional insights on navigating divorce without costly legal battles, emphasizing heart-centered communication, mediation, and the well-being of children. Together, they explore practical strategies for reducing conflict, setting boundaries with loved ones, and protecting both emotional and financial health. The episode offers compassionate advice and resources for anyone seeking a dignified, cooperative approach to divorce and family transitions.What you'll hear:Emotional and financial challenges of divorceAlternative approaches to divorce, such as mediation and collaborative divorceImportance of a heart-centered perspective in divorceThe outdated nature of the legal divorce systemStrategies for reducing conflict and costs during divorceThe significance of maintaining family relationships post-divorceThe role of rituals in processing divorce and fostering communicationNavigating societal expectations and stigma surrounding divorcePractical advice for a peaceful divorce processThe long-term benefits of prioritizing children's well-being during and after divorceThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of Chat with Nat, host Natalie Kime explores how investing in fitness transforms every area of life—boosting productivity, earnings, mental health, faith, and relationships. Sharing her personal health journey, Natalie discusses the science behind exercise, practical routines, and the ripple effect of healthy habits within families. She highlights the integration of faith and fitness, and encourages listeners to make consistent “deposits” into their fitness bank. With relatable stories and actionable advice, Natalie inspires her audience to prioritize physical health as the foundation for a vibrant, successful, and fulfilling life.What you'll learn:The transformative power of fitness and its impact on overall well-being.The relationship between physical health and productivity, earnings potential, and career success.Personal health journey and the importance of a consistent morning routine.Scientific studies linking exercise to improved mental health and reduced sick days.The integration of faith and fitness, using movement as a form of worship and mindfulness.The ripple effect of healthy habits on family relationships and community.The connection between physical fitness and mental clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being.Strategies for making fitness approachable and sustainable in daily life.The importance of strength training, especially for women, to combat age-related health issues.Encouragement to view fitness as a vital investment in personal and professional success.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!We talk a lot about hustle, goals, and growth, but what about joy? This week on Chat with Nat, I am diving into one of my favorite F’s, Fun, and why it is not a luxury but a necessity.After a full weekend at a company event, my voice might be scratchy, but my heart is full. Between laughter with friends, late-night stories, and silly moments that cost nothing, I was reminded how essential fun is for our health, relationships, and finances.From spontaneous laughter to dancing in the kitchen, fun is the glue that holds the rest of life together. I will share research, personal stories, and practical ideas you can apply right away to add more fun to your days without breaking your budget.What you will hear:How fun reduces stress, boosts happiness, and strengthens relationshipsThe “fun fund” method for budgeting joy into your financesWhy couples and families who play together grow stronger bondsWays to add small moments of joy into everyday routinesHow fun in the workplace increases productivity and creativityMy fall hot take on why the colors of the season are the real MVPFun is one of the five F’s that keep our lives in harmony: Faith, Family, Finance, Fitness, and Fun. Listen in for laughter, lessons, and a reminder to make time for joy.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!Faith shows up in many forms: trust in people, confidence in yourself, and belief in something bigger. In this episode of Chat with Nat, I explore what faith really means and how it carries us through the hardest seasons of life.We talk about how faith in humanity fuels kindness, why faith in yourself strengthens resilience, and how faith in a higher power creates hope and purpose. I also share stories from my own journey, from stepping into entrepreneurship with no guarantees to caring for my parents, and how faith carried me through.What you’ll hear:The 24-hour money rule and how it prevents emotional spendingWhy faith in humanity is alive and well, even when headlines say otherwiseHow gratitude strengthens faith and restores perspectiveWhy building faith in yourself makes you three times more likely to achieve long-term goalsHow leaning into a higher power creates peace, resilience, and purposeWays to connect your faith in humanity, yourself, and beyond to fuel your goalsIf you have ever felt overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected, this episode will remind you that faith is the foundation for growth, resilience, and joy.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!As parents, we have all been there: meltdowns in the grocery store aisle, long days that test our patience, or wondering if we are doing enough to raise resilient kids. In this episode of Chat with Nat, I sit down with Dr. Kristen Cook, a pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience, podcast host, and author of the upcoming book Parenting Redefined.We explore practical strategies for emotional regulation, why your calm sets the tone for your child’s success, how to shift from reaction to reflection, and why modeling matters more than perfection. Kristen shares her powerful “duck on a pond” technique, insights on picky eating, and how to navigate tough topics like bullying with both compassion and clarity.What you’ll hear:Why emotional regulation in parents sets the foundation for kids’ resilienceThe “duck on a pond” method to pause before reactingHow to see picky eating as brain development, not defianceWhy modeling behavior matters more than being perfectHow to address bullying while teaching kids empathy and strengthThe importance of showing up for yourself so you can show up for your childrenIf you have ever wondered how to raise kids who thrive emotionally and financially while protecting your own peace, this conversation is for you.When you're done, catch Kristen's podcast -here-Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!If something happened to you tomorrow, would your family be financially okay? In this episode of Chat with Nat, I pull back the curtain on life insurance—what it is, how it works, and why it’s more affordable than most people think. I share my own story about my parents’ lack of coverage, the lessons I’ve learned as a financial professional, and how you can protect your family today.We cover the different types of life insurance (term, whole, IUL, and final expense), the game-changing role of living benefits, and practical steps like reviewing your beneficiaries. And in true Nat fashion, we wrap with a hot take—why pumpkin spice should not be seasonal and how that lesson applies to financial planning.This episode will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take action.Thank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...