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Healing Ties
by Christopher MacLellan on the Whole Care Network
Beyond Caregiving...How do care; we also have to care for ourselves. How do we treat friends, family, strangers we meet? How do we heal the physical, social, financial, spiritual aspect of life? How do we heal after caregiver ends/ We do this by creating Healing Ties! By sharing their caregiving stories with host Christopher MacLellan, our guests reveal how they are creating Healing Ties in their community by their words, actions, and deeds.
Episodes
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Sam Timbrook: Helping Caregivers Heal
Having served as a Pastor and public school special educator, my life changed when I became a caregiver for his wife and child. Holding a Master's degree in counseling, and a Dr. of Ministry, Sam was not prepared for this life-changing responsibility. Now, as a Board Certified Master Mental…
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Claire Sachs: My Path to Patient Advocacy
38 years ago, Claire Sachs' healthcare journey began with a near-fatal illness that put her in a wheelchair for 18 months. This experience evolved into a life that includes balancing 13 chronic and recurring conditions followed by caregiving for her mom. Angry, combative, and frustrated for a…
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No One Without Song
Through her marvelous book: "The Courage to Care: Being Fully Present with the Dying" Rev. Linda Bryce's mission is to pass on her understandings and show us how to be there at the bedside, fully present with anyone who is dying, and sharing in the mystery and wonder of death—and after. When…
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Caregivers: The Journey Begins with You!
For more than thirty-five years, Author Susan Ryan has been in roles of non-professional (unpaid) caregiving support for family and loved ones. Through her experience as a family caregiver, (currently navigating her husband’s care with his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease), Susan has moved from...
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Learn About the LGBTQ Caregiver Center
Zander Keig, MS, MSW, LCSW, and Jennifer Henius, LCSW are caregivers and social workers embarking an ambitious and much-needed project to launch the LGBTQ Caregiver Center as a new online resource hub as part of the Caregiver Wellness Collective Inc, a new nonprofit startup based in greater Tampa...
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Empowerment through Wellness: Jodi O'Donnell-Ames
Jodi O’Donnell – Ames is a professional speaker, wellness and empowerment coach, author, podcaster, and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Jodi is also the founder and current board member of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed…
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Alz Authors: Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia One Story at a Time
Marianne Scuicco is a registered nurse, dementia daughter, and author of the novel Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story. She is also a founding member and manager of AlzAuthors.com, the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experiences. On...
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BJ Miller: From Caregiver to Care Reciever to Palliative Care Physician
Dr. BJ Miller is a longtime hospice and palliative medicine physician and educator. He currently sees patients and families via telehealth through Mettle Health, a company he co-founded with the aim to provide personalized, holistic consultations for any patient or caregiver who needs help...
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Enjoy a Cup of Comfort with Trish Laub
Award-winning author Trish Laub’s expertise is derived from the full-time care of her parents, one with Alzheimer’s and one with stage 4 cancer, for whom she delivered the care and end of life they desired. She served not only as a hands-on caregiver but also as the manager of both of her…
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The Waiting Room Revolution
Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Samantha Winemaker have worked their entire careers helping those who are facing serious illnesses. For years, they often heard patients and families say they felt unprepared and overwhelmed. Despite years of education, research, and advocacy, they continued to hear…
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Why Is Grandma Naked?
Ellen Prober Rittberg is an award-winning journalist whose humorous essays and features have appeared in the NY Times, HuffPost, Reader's Digest, and other major platforms. After being a caregiver to her mother for six years and realizing even though as an attorney she'd represented senior…
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Celebrating Pride by Advocating for LGBTQ Seniors
LGBTQ seniors are among the most important and rapidly growing segment of our community. Understanding LGBTQ history can help us be better caretakers and advocates for LGBTQ older adults. Our guest, Amy Whelan has been a Senior Staff Attorney at the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) since...
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Susie Singer Carter - My Mom and the Girl
Susie Singer Carter is a writer/director/producer who has an intense passion for projects that emphasize girl power of all kinds - for all ages. Above all that... Susie is an extraordinary caregiver too! Featuring the late great Valerie Harper, Susie's critically acclaimed film…My Mom and the…
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Caregivers are Welcomed at Nancy's House
Elissa Lewin is a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, who has been in practice over 30 years, and she’s the Founder and Executive Director of Nancy’s House. Nancy’s House is a program designed to break the isolation and exhaustion that can come with being a family...
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It Does Happen: Early Onset Dementia
At any age, a dementia diagnosis is difficult to grasp... But a dementia diagnosis at age 42? This episode of Healing Ties features special guest David Benedetto who shares his important story about being diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia at 42 and Dementia Care expert Gary Joseph LeBlanc from...
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Person Centered Approach to Dementia Care
Judy Cornish is an author, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®), creator of the DAWN Method® and retired elder law attorney. Her two books (The Dementia Handbook and Dementia With Dignity) take person-centered dementia care from theory to practice by identifying the...
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Higher Standards Caregiver Training
Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM is an occupational therapist who has spent her career advocating for and treating the needs of clients and caregivers. As an educator at Texas Woman's University Master of Occupational Therapy program, and as a clinician working in settings as diverse as the ICU, acute...
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Hope Springs Eternal with Jeff Studzinski
We've all heard the phrase, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" ...cancer coach and motivational speaker is Revolutionizing Growth and making lemonade all over the world with his inspiring story of hope and love. As a two time cancer survivor and kidney transplant recipient , Jeff...
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Leadership Lessons from the Pub
Irvine Nugent has spent the majority of his career helping leaders and organizations and people like me harness the power of their emotions. Irvine's new book Leadership Lesson's from the Pub was born out of the unique Irish wisdom Irvine learned growing up in his family’s pub in Northern…
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Creating A Global Network of Care
Caregiving is not simply a local issue, Caregiving is a universal issue impacting the lives of millions of people from around the globe. Through their work at Care.ly and Caregiving.com Mike Eidsaune and Christina Best are providing Caregivers from across the globe the opportunity to gather...
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What To Do with Mom's House?
Ben Rao is the author of Paying For Long Term Care , Co-Founder of Mom's House enterpriser, philanthropist, lover of music, art, and cool shoes whose positivity and energy are contagious. After going through the journey of placing his beloved step-father, Tom, in to long term care, Ben discovered...
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Aging Gracefully with Melanie Maynor
Melanie Maynor grew up in a small town in south Louisiana surrounded by the love and care of her grandparents and great-grandparents. That love and care lead Melanie on a path to become a Geriatric Care Manger who is a willing and capable advocate for her clients and families, because of her…
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The Teacup Project: Sharing Your Keepsake Stories
Memories are truly the heart of family history and the soul of every person. Realizing seniors have so many colorful stories and secrets to share, Authors Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin wanted to connect families, friends, and caretakers to spend precious time − possibly over a cup of tea − to...
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The Tea Cup Project: Sharing Your Keepsake Stories
Memories are truly the heart of family history and the soul of every person. Realizing seniors have so many colorful stories and secrets to share, Authors Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin wanted to connect families, friends, and caretakers to spend precious time − possibly over a cup of tea − to...
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Creating Healing Ties with Ken Stern
We begin season 9 of Healing Ties with best selling author Ken Stern. Formally the CEO of National Public Radio is is the founder and Chair of the Longevity Project, which he founded in collaboration with the Stanford Center on Longevity. The Longevity Project fosters public conversation and...
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31-HT 2.0 Celebrating The Holidays with Author Loren Gelberg-Goff
Our special Holiday edition of Healing Ties features the soothing words of Author and Psychotherapist Loren Gelberg-Goff. Loren shares her story about losing her husband and son this year, while finding comfort in remembering them during the Holidays. When life transitions, recognizing our grief...
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30-HT 2.0: 30x30 Capstone Episode-If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 30 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In our Capstone Episode (which completes Season 8 of Healing Ties), I am joined by our Executive Producer Bill Odman, as we give thanks to…
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29-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Rosanne Corcoran from the Daughterhood Podcast
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 29 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome caregiver extraordinaire Roseanne Corcoran for the Daughterhood Circle and Podcast....
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28-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring the Caregiver Warrior, Susanne White
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 28 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome the Caregiver Warrior, Susanne White! Susanne White was blessed with the opportunity...
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27-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Author Matt Estrade from The Peace with Dementia Rosary
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 27 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome Matt Estrade who is an author and host of two podcasts centered around dementia....
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26-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Deb Kelsey-Davis & Kelly Johnson from Nourish For Caregivers
Happy Thanks-Caregiving and welcome to Season 8, Episode 26 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. Our special Thanksgiving podcast features Deb Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson from Nourish Caregivers. Enriched…
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25-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Geriatric Patient Advocate and Medical Student Victoria Kozar
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 25 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcome Geriatric Patient Advocate and Medical Student Victoria Kozar. Victoria (Tia) found her passion...
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24-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Lindsay Carretero from Point Blanc Voice
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 24 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcome Lindsay Carretero from Point Blanc Voice. Not only is Lindsay an excellent voice coach, Lindsay...
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23-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Steve Bessermen from AriJoe Productions
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 23 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Steve Besserman from AirJoe Productions. Following a career in network television and healthcare...
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22-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Toula Wootan from Toula's Tips for Caregivers
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 22 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome my very good friend and caregiver advocate extraordinaire, Toula Wootan from Toula's Tips for...
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21-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Megan Schwalm from the Tennessee Respite Coalition
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 21 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Executive Director of the Tennessee Respite Coalition, Dr. Megan Schwalm! The Tennessee...
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20-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Long Distance Caregiver Rich Scharf
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 20 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome a good friend of mine Rich Scharf. Rich is a native West Virginian living in St. Louis Mo, and…
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19-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Josh Studzinski from Caremerge
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 19 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Caremerge, Josh Studzinski. Josh leads the marketing,...
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18-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Gary Joseph LeBlanc from the Dementia Spotlight Foundation
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 18 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Gary is the director of education for the Dementia Spotlight Foundation, but there is much more…
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17-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Elizabeth Miller from Happy Healthy Caregiver
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 17 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Certified Caregiving Consultant Elizabeth Miller from Healthy Happy Caregiver! Elizabeth's...
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16-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Larry Nisenson from Genworth US CareScout® Caregiver Support Services
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 16 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer for Genworth U.S. Life Insurance, Larry...
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15-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Dr. Elliot Montgomery-Sklar from Nova Southeastern University
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 15 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to visit Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar from Nova Southeastern University on a topic we are both passionate...
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14-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Matt Reiners from Eversound
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 14 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Matt Reiners from Eversound. Eversound is a technology company dedicated to ending social...
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13-HT: 2.0 30in30 Featuring Fritzi Gros-Daillon from Age Safe America
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 13 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Aging In Place specialist Fritzi Gros-Daillon from Age Safe America. Fritzi is a successful...
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12-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Theresa Wilbanks from Sustainable Caregiving
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 12 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Certified Caregiving Consultant and Certified Caregiving Educator Theresa Wilbanks from Sustainable Caregiving. As a caregiver for her 99 year old father,...
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11-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 11 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project. Kate realized at an early age when her grandmother was diagnosis with Vascular Dementia that she destined...
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10-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Author Loren Gelberg-Goff
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 10 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is psychotherapist, author and keynote speaker Loren Gelberg-Goff. Loren has become best known for creating the powerful, life-changing program for caregivers:...
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09-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 9 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage. Katherine is a startup entrepreneur in the senior care space, and a co-podcaster who is challenging the status quo in...
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08-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 8 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe. After 24 years as a Ohio State Patrolman, Matt founded Keeping Us Safe, LLC lectures throughout the United States on…
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07-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay from Yoga 4 Caregivers
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 7 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode features Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay. As part of the Caregiver Collective Wellness program, Yoga 4 Caregivers is a grassroots program that has quickly…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Beyond Caregiving...How do care; we also have to care for ourselves. How do we treat friends, family, strangers we meet? How do we heal the physical, social, financial, spiritual aspect of life? How do we heal after caregiver ends/ We do this by creating Healing Ties!
By sharing their caregiving stories with host Christopher MacLellan, our guests reveal how they are creating Healing Ties in their community by their words, actions, and deeds.
HOSTED BY
Christopher MacLellan on the Whole Care Network
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Beyond Caregiving...How do care; we also have to care for ourselves. How do we treat friends, family, strangers we meet? How do we heal the physical, social, financial, spiritual aspect of life? How do we heal after caregiver ends/ We do this by creating Healing Ties! By sharing their caregiving...
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