My Parents Lied to Me!

In this episode, Nicole sits down with estate planning attorney Shawna Schmeisser to break down the basics of estate planning in a simple, real-world way. They talk about what an estate plan is, why avoiding probate matters, how powers of attorney work, when a trust may make sense, and why beneficiary designations can make a huge difference for families. They also discuss end-of-life wishes, how often plans should be reviewed, and why putting the right documents in place now can save your family time, money, confusion, and grief later.This conversation is especially important for adults with aging parents, homeowners, and anyone who wants to be proactive instead of leaving their loved ones scrambling in a crisis.In this episode: • What probate is and why families try to avoid it • The difference between wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations • How medical and financial powers of attorney work • Why estate planning is about more than money • When to review and update your plan • How planning ahead creates peace of mind for everyone involvedGuest: Shawna Schmeisser, Schmeisser Law [email protected] Website: schmeisser.lawIf this episode helped you, please share it with a friend or family member who needs to hear it.

Five essential Factors for a longer life!! SummaryIn this episode, Nicole Porter discusses five key factors that influence longevity and overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, daily movement, nutrition, community, and the environment in promoting a healthy and fulfilling life. Each factor is explored in detail, providing listeners with actionable insights to enhance their longevity.TakeawaysYour mindset is crucial for longevity.Negative thoughts can lead to negative behaviors.Daily movement is essential for health.A plant-based diet with colorful foods is beneficial.Community support enhances well-being.Your environment impacts your health significantly.Clutter can affect mental and physical health.Air quality in your home matters for longevity.Nutrition plays a vital role in overall health.Surround yourself with positive influences.If you or a family member could use some ideas for lifestyle upgrades, I would love to help!  Contact me: [email protected]#bluezones #longevity #healthylifestyle #community #purpose 

In this episode of My Parents Lied to Me, Nicole sits down with reverse mortgage specialist Cheryl Scheidell to debunk the myths and fears around reverse mortgages. They talk about how older adults can tap into home equity to fund safety upgrades, support aging in place, and relieve financial stress without “losing the house” or leaving their kids with a mess. If you’re a midlife son or daughter worried about your parents’ home, money, and future, this conversation is a must-listen.Connect With Cheryl ScheidellReverse Mortgage Specialist – Barrett Financial Group📞 Phone: 480-817-4324📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Website: ReverseMortgageandBeyond.comListen to the Radio Show“Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”📻 Sundays at 3:30 PMAM 960 The PatriotConnect with Nicole Porter - Your Parent Porter📞 Phone:480-269- 0290📧 Email:@yourparentporter.com🌐 Website: www.yourparentporter.com

👇 SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, AND APPLE - so this show can reach more people 👇/ @yourparentporter Click the Link Below to Subscribe to my email list https://yourparentporter.com/join-our-waitlistHere is a brief conversation with a woman I met, Jenn Stone,  who recently became a death doula after taking care of her grandmother at end of life.  I ask her why she made the choice to change careers, her "Death Cafe" gatherings, and more.  Jenn StoneOwner - Finishing Well at EOL, LLCFinancial Empowerment GuideCertified End-of-life DoulaReiki Practitioner602-325-3135https://linktr.ee/jennsjoyjourneyPlease Share it and get the word out! 👇 SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL👇  and find me on Facebook and Instagram @yourparentporter▶︎ Visit My WEBSITE  |  https://yourparentporter.com/Contact me: [email protected]://yourparentporter.com

A well known advocate in the Senior industry, meet Malea Madrid – Founder of Consider It Done Seniors and now published author in Planned Senior Moments Scottsdale.  With a background in banking, finance, and accounting, Malea built her business after seeing how often seniors struggled with paperwork, tax prep, and financial organization. What started as in-home tax support for Sun City retirees grew into a trusted service helping older adults manage everything from mail to Medicare documents always with compassion and respect. Her mission: simplify the process, empower independence, and give families peace of mind.Malea shares stories of financial exploitation and scams that are happening more and more frequently to unsuspecting seniors.  Sign her petition at change.org (do not donate, it does not go to her cause) and check out livegoldenrule.org for senior resources.  Malea Madrid - Consider It Done [email protected]'t forget to Like and Subscribe!Nicole Porter -  @yourparentporter  [email protected]

Cyndi Searles is a Registered Nurse turned Health & Wellness Coach.  We discuss how your health is determined by your habits over time.  We have an opportunity daily to take proactive steps to improving our wellbeing. She has been married for almost 28 years, mother to 3 kids and have worked as a nurse for over 13 years. After seeing so much sickness and disease, she became passionate about being well and showing others how to create healthy habits so they can be well, too. She believes that no one has to get old and be sick and spend years dying. So, she created a coaching program based on wellness that focuses on habits around better nutrition, relieving stress and decreasing anxiety, which are 3 main causes for disease. She is a certified health coach, meditation expert, author, nurse, and offer years of experience in the field of health care.    Contact info:Cyndi Searles-Author, wellness coach, nurse, meditation [email protected]. 623-806-9998Facebook: Cyndi SearlesInstagram: Csearles5YouTube: @cyndisearles5225TikTok: Cyndi SearlesPlease like, share, and subscribe to my channel @yourparentporter and the podcast "My Parents Lied to Me!" Nicole Porter. Founder, Your Parent Porter [email protected]

Design is timeless. Design is personal.When done right,  Design heals.Through neuroscience and nature, we create spaces that are functional, beautiful, and deeply regulating—spaces that allow you to live authentically and sustainably in the place you call home.Our company has been built around creating healthy homes for our clients. In this we consider the material content of the selections we’re making and we’re also considering the mental health of our clients. Environmental psychology, Biophilia and Neuroscience are core principles in our baseline of sensory design elements. Through these sensory elements we are able to aid our clients in reaching their optimal states of being in their home and lifestyle. We believe in mindful design that values the interdependent relationship between people and their environment + the environment. We help our clients live a fully aligned life. What does this mean? It means we take you through a discovery journey to uncover all the many facets of you; in the end we produce a design of aesthetic style and function that is truly yours and meets all the needs of your dynamic family.Love learning all the things our parent's didn't tell us about?  Like, Subscribe and Share my podcast, My Parents Lied to Me!Nicole Porter founder Your Parent [email protected]#aginginplace #agingparents #homedesign #neurodesign #interiordesign 

Today I speak with my friend Jessica Wiehle about essential oils, her business Aromawell, and the mission she is on.  About Jessica: The benefits of aromatherapy reach far and wide. I have been working with medicinal plants for almost two decades.  My early research demonstrated promising findings in many areas currently dominated by modern medicine.Since, I have witnessed how aromatherapy can successfully address symptoms such as pain, insomnia, mental health and more. This inspired me to gain more education as an aromatherapist and seek opportunities to put clinical aromatherapy to the test.One area I’ve witnessed essential oils touch lives the most is with the sick and elderly.  In 2013 I was invited to work with a nursing home to address symptoms they were struggling to manage.  The gentle and subtle way essential oils soothe what ailed senior citizens was welcomed and needed.  Witnessing their relief lead me to continue my work in eldercare in addition to providing essential oils and aromatherapy education to other sectors and the general consumer.It is not just the good smells, it’s the good life.  A life I want to share with you. Pause for a moment and think about it: Envision a life rich with vitality and joy, replete with pleasure and freedom. Imagine a simple inhale carries you into a state of bliss, healing body, mind and soul at once.Aromawell - Jessica Wiehleemail: [email protected]/FB: @aromawelleoDon't forget to like and subscribe to my channel @yourparentporterNicole Porter - Your Parent [email protected]

Chandra Vargas is the founder and principal designer of Studio Vargas, a Phoenix/Scottsdale–based boutique interior design and project management firm. She is known for creating unique, highly functional spaces that blend timeless style with practical solutions for everyday living. Chandra works closely with clients and contractors to bring vision and detail together seamlessly, whether managing ground-up builds, remodels, or interiors projects. Her holistic approach also includes an emphasis on universal design, helping clients plan for comfort, accessibility, and long-term livability in their homes.Chandra VargasEMAIL - [email protected] - www.chandravargas.comINSTAGRAM - @chandravargasFind me at IG, FB, YouTube -  @YourParentPorterEMAIL- [email protected] www.yourparentporter.com

SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL - so this show can reach more people @yourparentporter Click the Link Below to Subscribe to my email list https://yourparentporter.com/newsletterIn this episode, I sit down with Shannon Arriola, MC is a family systems mediator and eldercare advocate helping families navigate aging, dementia, and end-of-life transitions. With personal and professional experience, she brings clarity, compassion, and structure to one of life’s toughest journeys.Contact Shannon with Arriola PartnersPhone: 602-828-8880Email: [email protected] Porter - Your Parent PorterPhone: 480-269-0290Instagram: @yourparentporterFacebook: Your Parent PorterPodcast: YouTube: My Parents Lied to Me - @yourparentporterThank you for watching this video—Please Share it and get the word out!  SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL @yourparentporterVisit My WEBSITE  |  https://yourparentporter.com/#aginginplace #seniorcare #seniorliving #caringforparents #agingparents #seniors #lifetransition #transitioncoach 

SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL - so this show can reach more people    @yourparentporter Click the Link Below to Subscribe to my email list https://yourparentporter.com/newsletterIn this episode, I sit down with Nicole Taylor, owner of Taylored to You.  With over 15 years of experience, Taylored To You LLC specializes in creating functional, customized spaces TAYLORED to each client’s needs. Our efficient, dedicated approach ensures lasting organization that simplifies routines and enhances daily living. Along with helping with transitions of helping folks downsize, coordinate moves, pack and unpack. We chat about clutter, clinging, and the challenges of having too much “stuff” in the house, especially our parent’s home.  If you or your family have organizing needs, Nicole is your gal.  If you or your family have questions about the safety or condition of your home, I would love to schedule a call to schedule a home discovery audit. Nicole Taylor with Taylored To You LLCPhone: 505-592-9015Web: www.tayloredtoyoullc.comInstagram: @tayloredtoyoullcFacebook: Taylored To You LLC Podcast: You Tube: Get Taylored - @nicoletaylor5620Thank you for watching this video—Please Share it and get the word out! Nicole Porter - Your Parent PorterPhone: 480-269-0290Web: https://yourparentporter.com/Instagram: @yourparentporterFacebook: Your Parent PorterPodcast: My Parents Lied to Me SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL   @yourparentporter︎ Visit My WEBSITE  |  https://yourparentporter.com/