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The Whole Care Network
by The Whole Care Network
On The Whole Care Network, We're passionate about... Helping You Share Your Story We believe podcasts are a fantastic way for your story to be told in your own words and in your own voice. We believe it is through story-sharing where diversity meets the road to collaboration on a common cause. Our common cause is supporting caregivers, their care partners, and the care team before, during, and after caregiving ends. On The Whole Care Network, we feature a variety of shows and hosts who have a story to share, a resource to provide, and a kind word of encouragement because we believe the best information and referral for caregivers come from caregivers who have been in the trenches and understand the journey, helping us balance our four pillars of care. Please enjoy all of our shows and show hosts! *Views and opinions featured on the Whole Care Network are those sole
Episodes
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From Practice to Purpose: Dr. Mark Goldstein's Journey into Alzheimer's Research
In this episode of the WCNFluencer podcast, host Christopher MacLellan interviews Dr. Mark Goldstein, a founding member of GEM Research. Throughout the episode, Christopher and Dr. Goldstein discuss Dr. Goldstein's transition from private practice to a focus on clinical trials, particularly in...
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Learn Some Surprising Insider Secrets at a Hospice Nurse Roundtable
We’re excited to feature a roundtable discussion with a group of amazing hospice nurses discussing what makes a “good death” and the rituals they’ve created for themselves and caregivers. Jean Ann Menna, Carrie Oram, and Shelley Henry have many years of end of life nursing experience. Along with...
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Hearing Health: The Key to Staying Connected while AgingGayfully®
n this episode of the Aging Gayfully podcast, host Christopher MacLellan speaks with Dr. Andrew Wagner, an audiologist with Hear USA, about the importance of hearing and communication, the impact of hearing loss on social interactions and cognitive health, and the advancements in hearing aid...
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Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to care for aging parents while raising children? Do you find yourself stretched thin between different generations, each with their own unique needs? My name is Sue Ryan. As a caregiver for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, I understand…
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Finding Beauty in Life’s Final Chapter with Martha Jo Atkins
Why do we fear death—and how can we see its beauty? In this heartfelt episode, host Isabel Melgarejo speaks with death doula Martha Jo Atkins about end-of-life care, breaking taboos, and finding peace in life’s hardest goodbyes.
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How to Cope With Grief That No One Understands
There isn’t a greeting card for every type of grief. Dr. Ken Doka joins the podcast in this episode to talk about anticipatory and disenfranchised grief. Before death even occurs, people are grieving - anticipating the loss of identity, functional ability, roles, and relationships as well as the...
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Bedside Wisdom: Powerful Lessons From a Hospice Doctor
Hospice doctor Dr. Alen Voskanian is sharing the lessons he’s learned at the bedside of the dying, including why managing compassion fatigue is so vital. Working with AIDs patients led him to hospice work and to obtaining his board certification in hospice and palliative care medicine. Through…
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AgingGayfully® Should I Stay or Should I Go?
In this episode of AgingGayfully®, hosts Chris MacLellan and Josh Wilson discuss the desire for change and new beginnings, particularly in light of recent events affecting the LGBTQ community. They reflect on the importance of community and belonging, navigating the current political climate, and...
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Caring for 5 Humans and Herself with Kameron Browning
Kameron Browning is a resilient sandwich generation caregiver and single mom from Oklahoma who’s caring for five people besides herself. She’s navigating life between supporting her father, Jim, who lives with Alzheimer’s disease, and raising four children from toddler to teenager. Over the…
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Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E. Expert Tips for Navigating Dementia, Memory Care & Caregiver Guilt with Shari Ross
In this episode, host Marianne Sciucco and acquisitions editor Sheila Luna sit down with Shari Ross, a senior healthcare professional and author of “Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.: A Real World Guide for Navigating Senior Care for Your Loved One.” Shari’s expertise spans her professional...
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What if the secret to abundance is simply choosing joy today?
In this episode, Isabel shares how a simple shift in mindset—choosing love, care, joy, and abundance—can transform everyday life. From self-talk to daily habits, she shows how to replace guilt with gentleness and discover the abundance already around us. A gentle reminder that you deserve more...
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Navigating Death Related Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Do you know what you need to do immediately after your loved one passes? Many caregivers don't. Are you worried about missing important tasks or feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of administrative, financial, and legal responsibilities? We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for...
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Finding Balance In Caregiving with Jerri McElroy
Balance in caregiving is often talked about, but what does it really look like in everyday life? In this episode, Jerri McElroy, primary caregiver, entrepreneur, and author, shares her caregiving journey and how caregiving touches every part of our lives. From managing overwhelming medical...
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AgingGayfully® Protecting Your Peace
Chris and Josh explore those things that help us reclaim our calm in the midst of chaos and disruption. A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel. Don’t Say Gay?… Say AgingGayfully®! AgingGayfully® is about living life with...
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Empowering the Dying for a Better Ending
Elizabeth Uslander is empowering the dying every day to create a better ending. As co-founder and CEO of Empowered Endings, Elizabeth is passionate about helping people with serious illness to find the death that aligns with their values and wishes. Her social worker background equips her with...
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What if the biggest challenge in caregiving isn’t age, but ageism? An Interview to Dr Mara Karpel
In this episode of Time to Care Like Caregivers, Isabel Melgarejo sits down with psychologist, author, and podcast host Dr. Mara Karpel to explore the hidden impact of ageism in healthcare and caregiving. From her personal journey advocating for her mother to her upcoming book on navigating an...
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Learn About the Important Work of The Peaceful Presence Project
Hospice nurse and End of Life Doula Erin Collins puts her heart and mind into helping people make peace with the end of life through compassionate, reflective conversations. As co-founder of The Peaceful Presence Project, Erin has seen the comfort and calm that advance care planning brings to not...
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A Roadmap for Caregivers with Nancy Treaster
Nancy Treaster, a retired software industry executive turned Certified Caregiving Consultant, co-founded The Caregiver’s Journey with longtime friend Sue Ryan after both personally faced the challenges of dementia caregiving for multiple family members. Nancy has supported her father through...
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Hobbies: Your Secret Care Tool
In this episode of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, Isabel Melgarejo reminds us that life is more than work and responsibilities. She explores the power of hobbies and joyful activities, why we often postpone them, and how even small steps—like researching or trying something new—can bring...
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AgingGayfully® "The Music That Shaped Our Lives"
Let’s AgeGayfully® together, with intention, humor, and each other. Aging Gayfully hits the jukebox! Josh and Chris time-travel through the soundtrack of their lives—from 60s Motown and The Big Chill memories, to 70s Elton John and eight-tracks, to MTV-fueled 80s anthems like “Take On Me,” and...
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International End of Life Doula Association is Making Dying Better
The International End of Life Doula Association believes everyone deserves compassionate, respectful care at the end of life. Executive Director Doug Simpson is working with the INELDA team to make that happen. Doug’s journey to EOL doula work began with the death of his own father, followed by…
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Family Dynamics in Caregiving: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Are you struggling to pull your family together to create a working support system for someone living with dementia? Do you find family members disagreeing on what needs to be done or how to help? You're not alone, and there's a path forward. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for...
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Transforming Caregiving into a Season of Growth
In this episode, Isabel invites listeners to pause, reflect, and imagine their future as caregivers—or as care receivers. Drawing from her experience leading her first Planning Lab for Caregivers and Retirees, she shares how planning for care can be just as meaningful and intentional as planning…
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Know Your Person, Know Yourself: Better Dementia Care with Teepa Snow
My guest today is world-renowned dementia expert Teepa Snow, occupational therapist and founder of the Positive Approach to Care, which offers training, services, and resources to families and professionals worldwide. Teepa has spent decades helping people understand the brain changes behind...
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Looking Ahead: Exciting Upcoming Projects at Tum Coeur
In today’s episode, we take you behind the scenes at Tum Coeur to share an exciting glimpse of what’s coming next. From new podcast series and live workshops to community events and creative collaborations, we’re building meaningful spaces to grow, connect, and care—together. Whether you’ve been...
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How a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician Found Spiritual Healing
Trigger Warning: The content of this episode includes narratives about seriously ill children. If you need to sit this one out, catch up with us on another episode and please take time to care for yourself. In his memoir titled “Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed a Doctor’s...
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Navigating Grief Throughout Caregiving: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
Have you noticed yourself feeling sad when your loved one can't remember their phone number? Do you find yourself withdrawing from friends or losing patience more easily? These feelings might be grief—and you may not even realize it's happening. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers…
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Fulfilling Dreams and Empathic Transitions with P.K. Beville
Even though P.K. Beville is considered an expert in psychology and gerontology, she still felt lost and overwhelmed as a dementia caregiver for her dad. P.K. is the founder of Second Wind Dreams, a pioneering nonprofit that fulfills dreams for older adults and champions dignity, hope, and joy in...
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Letting Go: Making Space for What Matters
In today’s episode, we take a thoughtful look at the things we hold on to—especially the clothes and belongings that no longer serve a real purpose in our lives. It’s easy to keep items simply because they once worked for us or because they hold sentimental value. But just because something was...
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Before the Casket Provides Helpful Guidance at End of Life
With honest information and gentle humor, the founders of Before the Casket are teaching us how to plan for more than just funeral arrangements. Hospice nurses Erin Putney and Amy Hensley have designed workshops that educate attendees about hard end of life decisions, empowering them and their...
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From Burnout to Advocacy with Lisa Musselman
Meet Lisa Musselman, a 2025 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow, military caregiver, and passionate advocate for equitable care for veterans and their families. Lisa talks about her caregiving journey supporting her husband Andy, a pre-9/11 Air Force veteran living with ALS, while raising a family…
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Wine, Women, & Dementia: Building Caregiver Community with a side of Humor – With Kitty Norton
Welcome to the fourth film discussion in AlzAuthors' 10th Anniversary Film Festival. This powerful episode features a deep-dive into the documentary "Wine, Women & Dementia,” and offers community, validation, practical wisdom, and a celebration of caregivers. Meet Kitty Norton, creator and…
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Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia—A Son's Caregiving Story Seen Through Film
In this special film festival episode celebrating the 10th anniversary of AlzAuthors, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates welcome filmmaker Frank Silverstein for an intimate discussion about his documentary, “Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia.” Frank shares his journey capturing the...
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No Country for Old People: Filmmaking for Change in Nursing Homes with Susie Singer Carter
Celebrate a decade of AlzAuthors with this replay of a film discussion from our first film festival! Marianne Sciucco and the AlzAuthors community gathered to discuss Susie Singer Carter's documentary series No Country for Old People, inspired by her painful but illuminating journey alongside her...
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Planet Alzheimer’s: Film, Poetry, and the Human Spirit with Mary Crescenzo
Welcome to a special episode of the AlzAuthors podcast, part of our first-ever Film Festival! Celebrating our 10th anniversary, host Marianne Sciucco sits down with acclaimed arts educator, author, and filmmaker Mary Crescenzo to explore the transformative role of the arts in dementia care. In…
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Shining a Light on Alzheimer's and Dementia: The AlzAuthors Film Festival
Join AlzAuthors Film Fest 2025 – Celebrating 10 Years of Dementia & Alzheimer’s Awareness Experience powerful films on dementia, Alzheimer’s, and caregiving—stories of hope, love, and resilience. Register now at AlzAuthors.com to receive streaming links and watch from the comfort of your home,...
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Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Messy Middle Steps 11-17 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Have you moved beyond the initial steps of your caregiving journey and now find yourself needing to take more control while your loved one still believes they can do most things independently? Are you noticing that simple tasks are becoming increasingly challenging for them, yet they resist your...
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How a Quality of Life Navigator Improves Patient Outcomes
DNP Elena Prendergast is empowering people with serious illness to find their voices, and advocate for their best quality of life. Working with patients who are dealing with end of life issues showed her how much extra support is needed, even when there’s a healthcare team providing care. Elena...
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Claiming the Care Role with Dan Contreras
Dan Contreras is a U.S. Army veteran, proud husband, and devoted caregiver to his wife, Teresa. After years of service and leadership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans)—including his role as National Commander—Dan has become a strong advocate for both caregivers and care receivers. Like many...
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AgingGayfully® Finding Yourself at Any Age
In this episode of AgingGayfully®, hosts Chris and Josh discuss health updates, personal growth, and the importance of stepping into one's comfort zone. Chris shares his recent experiences with artistic expression and how it has helped him rediscover himself. The conversation reflects on life...
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Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 7-10 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Have you completed the first six essential steps of the comprehensive 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Your Resource Roadmap for Every Stage? Are ready to take on more? Do you find yourself wanting to learn faster and more easily than trying to figure...
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How to Find Hope When the Burnout is Real
Palliative physician Emma Jones knows the real effects of burnout, and now she’s coaching others to rise from the ashes. While working in a high-pressure pediatric palliative care job, she found herself suffering the fallout of severe burnout. Emma was told to go home and figure out what was…
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What It's Really Like Two Years After a Cancer Diagnosis
In this intimate and heartfelt episode of I Saved You. Now Do the Dishes podcast, Carrie sits down with her husband, Gavin—the very person who inspired this podcast after his head and neck cancer diagnosis two years ago. With honesty, humor, and the kind of raw vulnerability that only comes from...
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Caregiving, End-of-Life and Pop Culture with Shoshana Ungerleider, M.D.
Dr Shoshana Ungerleider, is a board-certified internal medicine physician, science journalist, and passionate advocate for compassionate end-of-life care. She hosts and produces TED Health and the NY Radio Award–winning podcast Before We Go, and founded the End Well Foundation to make end of life…
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The Unexpected Caregivers: Three Sons Reflect on Caring for Mothers With Dementia
In a conversation that challenges stereotypes and brings to light the unexpected realities of caregiving, this episode reveals the experiences of three men who stepped up to care for their mothers with dementia. It's a heartfelt exploration of grief, growth, and the bonds that are both tested and...
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Understanding Grief: Giving Space to What Was Lost
In today’s episode of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, we welcome grief expert Danielle Southwick for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation on one of the most universal yet often misunderstood experiences: grief. Danielle reminds us that grief is a normal and natural part of life—it’s...
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Overcoming Caregiving and Relationship Problems with Barry Jacobs
Our guest is Barry J. Jacobs — he’s a clinical psychologist and author based just outside of Philly who has a real heart for supporting family caregivers. And that passion is personal. Barry’s caregiving journey started young — when he was just 14, his dad was diagnosed with brain cancer and…
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Unbreakable Bonds: Jennifer Sullivan on Healing, Hope, and Hard Choices Through Dementia Care
Caregiving isn’t always a storybook journey, especially when family ties are already frayed. In this candid, emotionally charged episode, Jennifer Sullivan joins Christy Byrne Yates and Jean Lee, an acquisitions editor at AlzAuthors, to share her raw and inspiring account of caring for her mother...
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Healing What We Inherit: Understanding Generational Trauma with Eve Buck
In today’s episode, we speak with Eve Buck, an expert in generational trauma—the emotional and psychological wounds that are passed down from one generation to the next. Eve helps us understand that trauma isn’t always caused by a single event. Sometimes, it’s inherited. We may carry the weight…
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Before the Casket Provides Helpful Education for End of Life
With honest information and gentle humor, the founders of Before the Casket are teaching us how to plan for more than just funeral arrangements. Hospice nurses Erin Putney and Amy Hensley have designed workshops that educate attendees about hard end of life decisions, empowering them and their...
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On The Whole Care Network, We're passionate about... Helping You Share Your Story
We believe podcasts are a fantastic way for your story to be told in your own words and in your own voice.
We believe it is through story-sharing where diversity meets the road to collaboration on a common cause.
Our common cause is supporting caregivers, their care partners, and the care team before, during, and after caregiving ends.
On The Whole Care Network, we feature a variety of shows and hosts who have a story to share, a resource to provide, and a kind word of encouragement because we believe the best information and referral for caregivers come from caregivers who have been in the trenches and understand the journey, helping us balance our four pillars of care.
Please enjoy all of our shows and show hosts!
*Views and opinions featured on the Whole Care Network are those sole
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