Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

What is epigenetics, and how can it help us age gracefully?

Join us in this episode of Caregiver Cast, as Mary Elaine interviews Dr. Gillian Lockitch author of the bestselling book, Growing Older, Living Younger, about her life experiences that helped shaped her perspective and understanding of the concept of aging gracefully. Learn about the seven pillars, dig deeper into epigenetics, and discover how it all begins with our mind.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

Dr. Gillian's background and life experience as a caregiver for her husband.
The genesis of her book: Growing Older, Living Younger
Going through with husband's cancer, suppressed emotions, and memories.
The seven pillars: Aging gracefully through epigenetics and lifestyle changes.
How she ended up writing her book and started her podcast.
Three key takeaways for caregivers so they can age gracefully.

About Dr. Gillian Lockitch:

Author, international speaker, researcher and entrepreneur, Dr. Gillian enjoyed a 25-year career as Medical Professor and dual-certified Specialist in Paediatrics and Medical Biochemistry. During her 25-year academic medical practice her research focused on biochemistry, nutrition and genetics. She authored 57 peer reviewed publications, 14 book chapters and was invited to speak at international conferences throughout Asia, Europe and North America. She received the 1998 YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for Science and Technology.

On retiring from medicine, she began a second career, founding the lifestyle website, Reviewfromthehouse.com, focusing on theatre reviews, dance-cruising and travel, food and wine, and an eclectic mix of whatever stories pique her interest.

After experiencing a series of catastrophic life events, culminating in life-saving emergency spinal surgery, she began to exploring the integration of epigenetic science with myriad ancient and non-traditional wellness systems to develop a Road Map for healthy aging, extending health span rather than just lifespan. She also became an entrepreneur, building a network marketing business in health and aging youthfully. Her book, Growing Older, Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably is the basis for The Growing Older, Living Younger Project, aiming to help others find their personal Road Maps to aging youthfully.

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Website: https://www.askdrgill.com/

Email: askdrgill@gmail.com

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Author: Growing Older, Living Younger; The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably.

Podcast: Growing Older Living Younger

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Ever wondered how to ignite unstoppable caregiver confidence? Welcome to Caregiver Cast! Join Mary Elaine as she welcomes the powerhouse of inspiration, Meshell Baker, the chief competence igniter, exhilarating keynote speaker, and confident living catalyst. Meshell is renowned for her authentic, value-based, and sensible approach to embracing high-performance resilience. Meshell's story, passion, and enthusiasm are bound to inspire you to tap into your full potential.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

Faith as the Foundation
Morning Routines and Positive Beliefs
Harnessing the Power of the Unconscious Mind
Role Models and Inspirations for Caregivers
Consistency and Positivity: Transformative Habits
And many more!

About Meshell Baker:

Meshell R Baker is a Transformational Speaker and Coach known as the Chief Confidence Igniter. She specializes in turning chaos into confidence and is recognized as a Transformative Keynote Speaker, Authentic Selling Alchemist, and Champion of Workplace Confidence. Meshell inspires teams, organizations, and audiences to enhance engagement, boost retention, and develop high-performance resilience. She actively engages with women's conferences, associations, professional organizations, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in male-dominated industries. Meshell addresses topics such as Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, and Leadership through speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching sessions. Additionally, she is described as a Confident Living Catalyst and Vision Mastery Strategist.

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Website: https://meshellrbaker.com/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MeshellBaker

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Welcome to the 100th episode of Caregiver Cast! In this special edition, Mary Elaine engages with Judy Cornish delving into the topic of strength-based Dementia Care. Judy, the founder of the Dementia and Alzheimer's Wellbeing Network (DAWN), retired elder law attorney, and creator of the DAWN method, will share insights from her books, "The Dementia Handbook" and "Dementia with Dignity." These books guide families in transitioning Person-Centered dementia care from theory to practice, emphasizing strength-based approaches. Through DAWN, Judy offers consulting, dementia coaching classes, and an online video series, all aimed at supporting families and home caregivers in providing compassionate care.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

Understanding Dementia: A Journey from Elder Law to Caregiving
Navigating Dementia Challenges: Loss of Rational Thinking and Preservation of Intuitive Skills
Impact of Memory Loss on Daily Activities: A Caregiver's Perspective
Strength-Based Care for Dementia: Recognizing and Utilizing Intuitive Thinking
Mood Management in Dementia Care: The Power of Nonverbal Communication
And many more!

About Judy Cornish:

Judy Cornish is a retired elder law attorney, author, and dementia care specialist known for creating the DAWN Method®. With a focus on person-centered dementia care, Judy's approach translates theory into practical strategies, striving to make dignified dementia care accessible to all. Through the DAWN Method, she trains families and caregivers to identify and harness the skills that individuals with dementia retain, promoting a compassionate and individualized approach to caregiving.

Catch Judy Cornish on…

Website: www.thedawnmethod.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judycornish/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedawnmethod/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theDAWNmethod/

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Website: https://www.caregiverlifelineacademy.com; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryelainepetrucci/; Facebook Group: Caregiver Lifeline Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/373423030311924; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryelaine.petrucci; Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpertElaine; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthcare_expert/

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Welcome to episode 99 of Caregiver Cast! In this episode, Mary Elaine welcomes Debbie Compton, a three-time primary caregiver for parents with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and vascular dementia. She is also the founder of "The Purple Vine," an initiative with a mission to empower caregivers and reduce stress by offering valuable resources, blog posts, inspiration, and private consultations. Join us as Debbie shares her caregiving journey, navigating the challenges of simultaneous care for parents with various conditions, and underscores the importance of understanding these diseases and developing practical caregiving solutions.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

Unplanned Journey as a Caregiver
"Caregiving: How to Hold On While Letting Go"
Challenges and Frustrations in Dementia Caregiving
Creative Solutions for Common Caregiving Issues
Supporting Caregivers: A 30-Minute Strategy Call
And many more!

About Debbie Compton:

Debbie Compton is a multifaceted professional with a rich and diverse background. She is a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Certified Caregiver Advocate, Team Building Expert, Private Coach, Speaker, Author, and Workshop Facilitator. Debbie is on a mission to empower caregivers to reduce stress, combat burnout, and find laughter amidst the challenging journey of caregiving.

With a proven track record in leadership and business management, Debbie excels in motivating teams for success, enhancing retention rates, and facilitating problem resolution both through teamwork and one-on-one consultations. She possesses excellent people skills and collaborates effectively with all levels of an organization to achieve its goals.

Catch Debbie Compton on…

Website: www.ThePurpleVine.com

Email: DebCompton@gmail.com

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Caregiving.Book/?_rdc=1&_rdr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiedcompton/

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Welcome to episode 98 of Caregiver Cast! In this episode, Mary Elaine welcomes Nastran Andersen, Chief Financial and Revenue Officer at Trualta, a healthcare technology company dedicated to supporting family caregivers. Nastran extensive background in healthcare IT fuels her passion for empowering family caregivers to actively contribute to the care team. Trualta's caregiver education and support platform enriches caregivers' skills, boosts their confidence, and mitigates caregiver burnout. By recognizing family caregivers as integral team members, Trualta strives to improve at-home care and enhance the well-being of both caregivers and their loved ones.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

The Health Risks of Caregiver Isolation
True Alta: Empowering Family Caregivers
Community Support for Caregivers
The Role of Healthcare Partners in Supporting Caregivers
Overcoming Isolation: Strategies for Family Caregivers
And many more!

About Nastran Andersen:

Nastran Andersen is the Chief Revenue Officer at Trualta with expertise in sales, marketing, and corporate strategy in the healthcare IT industry. She has over 25 years of executive experience and is known for her collaborative leadership and results-driven approach. Nastran is dedicated to enhancing the role of caregivers in healthcare transformation. In her personal life, she enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures with her husband and three children.

Catch Nastran Andersen on…

Website: https://www.trualta.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nastran-andersen/

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Get ready for an electrifying episode 96 of Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine! Join us for a riveting conversation with Jennifer Woodruff, the visionary founder of the Patient Better Project, Inc. Discover how Jennifer's background as a sales rep for healthcare giants led her to revolutionize patient education and empowerment. In this heart-pounding episode, learn how her program equips individuals to conquer the healthcare maze, even before the era of electronic health records. Brace yourselves for an adrenaline rush as Jennifer shares her mission to empower patients and caregivers, providing the ultimate toolkit to navigate the healthcare system and champion their health needs.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

Empowering Health Consumers and Caregivers
The 20 Activities to Improve Healthcare Experiences
Making Health Advocacy Accessible for All
Becoming a Health Advocate for Better Outcomes
The Importance of Effective Caregiver Communication and Support
And many more!

About Jennifer Woodruff:

Jennifer Woodruff, MHA, is a healthcare advocate, educator, and entrepreneur who possesses a Master of Healthcare Administration degree and boasts over two decades of experience in the healthcare industry. She serves as the Chair at The Patient Better Project Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with practical patient education and transforming healthcare by promoting informed, active, and engaged patients. Jennifer is also the CEO and Founder of Patient Better, a groundbreaking program she created to educate individuals on becoming expert healthcare advocates. Her expertise and commitment to improving patient empowerment make her a prominent figure in the field of healthcare advocacy and education

Catch Jennifer Woodruff on…

Website: www.patientbetterproject.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-woodruff222/

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Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

Empowering Health Consumers and Caregivers
The 20 Activities to Improve Healthcare Experiences
Making Health Advocacy Accessible for All
Becoming a Health Advocate for Better Outcomes
The Importance of Effective Caregiver Communication and Support
And many more!

About Jennifer Woodruff:

Catch Jennifer Woodruff on…

Website: www.patientbetterproject.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-woodruff222/

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Welcome to an exciting episode of Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine! Tune in to episode 95 as Mary Elaine engages in a captivating conversation with Jodi Kay Benusa, a seasoned social worker, and inpatient discharge planner with over 15 years of experience. Jodi Kay dives into her role as a geriatric consultant, sharing her extensive background, certifications, and dedication to helping aging adults plan for their future care. Get ready to be inspired as she discusses her lifelong calling to be a social worker and her personal experiences that have deepened her understanding of the challenges faced by elderly individuals.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

A Lifelong Journey of Caring and Social Work
From Cookies to Social Work: Passionate Path
Jodi Kay's Evolution in Medical Social Services
Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Navigating the Complex Medical System: Expert Advice
And many more!

About Jodi Kay Benusa:

Jodi Kay Benusa is an Independent Geriatric Consultant dedicated to empowering families nationwide in their caregiving journey. With a focus on creating clear and customized caregiving roadmaps, Jodi ensures peace of mind while helping families navigate the complexities of caring for their aging loved ones. Her expertise extends across the United States, allowing her to provide specialized and individualized care plans that address the unique needs of each client. As a certified Social Worker and advocate for the aging population, Jodi specializes in offering personalized placement services in various care settings, including assisted living, home health care, personal aids, and long-term care.

Catch Jodi Kay Benusa on…

Website: www.usageriatricservices.com

Email: JodiKay@USAGeriatricServices.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgcs-jodi-benusa-independent-consultant/

Visit Mary Elaine on...

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryelainepetrucci/;

Facebook Group: Caregiver Lifeline Community

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryelaine.petrucci;

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpertElaine;

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Book a Zoom Chat with Mary Elaine Petrucci at: https://www.calendly.com/maryelaine/30min

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In this enlightening episode of Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine, tune in to hear an engaging conversation with Jennifer Fink. She delves into her caregiving journey for her mother's Alzheimer's disease, which inspired her to launch the 'Fading Memories' podcast. Join us as Jennifer discusses the challenges of Alzheimer's caregiving, brain health, aging, and self-care, all while striving to provide caregivers with a valuable resource for support, information, and inspiration. Plus, learn about her mission to contribute to the search for a cure or prevention for Alzheimer's disease.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

Navigating the Challenges of Alzheimer's Care: A Personal Journey
The Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Alzheimer's Care
Caring for the Aging Population: Challenges and Solutions
Preserving Memories of Loved Ones with Alzheimer
Key Takeaways on Caregiving and Self-Care
And many more!

About Jennifer Fink:

Jennifer Fink is the host of the Fading Memories podcast, dedicated to assisting Alzheimer's caregivers in navigating their caregiving journey. She has a personal connection to Alzheimer's and dementia due to her own family's experience with these conditions. Jennifer created the podcast to provide information, inspiration, and support for family caregivers, aiming to fill the gap she identified in available resources. Beyond podcasting, she engages in speaking engagements, sharing her insights and experiences with both family and professional caregivers. Leveraging her background as a professional photographer, Jennifer incorporates captivating images into her speaking engagements, which can be used for community marketing purposes. She is deeply committed to supporting caregivers by offering them the knowledge, resources, and inspiration needed to cope with the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving.

Catch Jennifer Fink on…

Website/Podcast: www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fink-338957?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name

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Welcome to an exhilarating episode of Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine! In this riveting episode 93, Mary Elaine engages in an enthralling conversation with the remarkable Jodi Kay Benusa, a seasoned social worker and inpatient discharge planner. Together, they illuminate the path to recognizing critical signs that indicate when your aging loved one may require additional assistance. Jodi masterfully uncovers these signs (from neglected bills to disconnection notices) and offers keen insights into assessing changes within your loved one's home environment. Jodi's remarkable background and her unwavering commitment to preserving the rights and quality of life for aging adults, shine brightly throughout this enlightening episode. Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Recognizing Signs of Aging Loved Ones Needing More Assistance Navigating the Decision to Transition to Assisted Living Open Communication: Key to Understanding Aging Loved Ones' Needs Challenges and Reluctance in Transitioning to Alternative Living Arrangements Downsizing Process: Starting Small and Gradual Transition And many more!

About Jodi Kay Benusa: Jodi Kay Benusa is an Independent Geriatric Consultant dedicated to empowering families nationwide in their caregiving journey. With a focus on creating clear and customized caregiving roadmaps, Jodi ensures peace of mind while helping families navigate the complexities of caring for their aging loved ones. Her expertise extends across the United States, allowing her to provide specialized and individualized care plans that address the unique needs of each client. As a certified Social Worker and advocate for the aging population, Jodi specializes in offering personalized placement services in various care settings, including assisted living, home health care, personal aids, and long-term care. Catch Jodi Kay Benusa on… Website: www.usageriatricservices.com Email: JodiKay@USAGeriatricServices.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgcs-jodi-benusa-independent-consultant/

Visit Mary Elaine on... Website: https://www.caregiverlifelineacademy.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryelainepetrucci/ Facebook Group: Caregiver Lifeline Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/373423030311924 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryelaine.petrucci Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpertElaine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthcare_expert/

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Caregiver Cast Get your Brain and Body Fired Up for Fall 2023! W/ Marc Gaudet | Episode 92

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Caregiver Cast! In this episode, Join Mary Elaine as she sits down with Dr. Forrest Jones, a distinguished physician with over four decades of medical wisdom. Dr. Forrest candidly shares his personal caregiving journey, caring for his parents, which inspired him to assist both healthcare professionals and family caregivers in navigating the intricate world of advanced care planning conversations. With a keen focus on the relevance of these discussions in both urgent medical crises and long-term care planning, Dr. Forrest endeavors to enrich our comprehension and application of advanced care planning. Here’s what you will expect in this episode…  Navigating Complex Caregiving Scenarios  Caring for Loved Ones with Strained Relationships  Supporting Family Caregivers  Prioritizing Caregiver Well-being and Training  Caregiving Challenges and the Need for Support And many more!

About Forrest Jones, MD: Dr. Forrest Jones, MD, is a physician with over 40 years of experience in Family Medicine. He holds a doctorate from the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Jones is passionate about advancing care planning conversations to strengthen the doctor-patient connection and support family caregivers in finding balance and satisfaction while caring for their loved ones. Catch Forrest Jones, MD on… Website: https://www.caringend.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrest-w-jones-md-75405729 Email: fjones@caringend.com

Visit Mary Elaine on... Website: https://www.caregiverlifelineacademy.com; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryelainepetrucci/; Facebook Group: Caregiver Lifeline Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/373423030311924; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryelaine.petrucci; Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpertElaine; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthcare_expert/

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Science of Light W/ Ken Ceder | Episode 90

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Dynamic Learning/AGE GRACEFULLY® W/ Melissa Bernstein | Episode 89

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Using the Power of 5 for Better Health, Wellness and Combating the Hazard of Loneliness W/ Dr. David Bernstein | Episode 88

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Overcome Chronic and Recurrent Pain W/ Rachael Wall | Episode 87

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Get ready for a mouthwatering and transformative episode of Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine! In episode 86, Mary Elaine sits down with Nancy Lee Bentley, a dynamic food and holistic health expert who's here to revolutionize your relationship with food and ignite a passion for healthy eating. With her diverse background in the food industry and an unwavering love for real, whole foods, Nancy is on a mission to empower conscious and loving women to take charge of their health. Together, they unravel the secrets of reconnecting with our food sources and addressing the disconnect in our modern food culture. Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Reconnecting with Food and Promoting Healthy Eating The Gut and Overall Well-being Lifestyle Choices and Good Health The Gut-Brain Connection Community’s Positive Attitude Around Food Many more!

About Nancy Lee Bentley: Nancy Lee Bentley, aka ‘That Gutsy Lady,’ is a top-rated, local healthy private chef, Food & Wholistic Health Expert, Speaker, Author and Mentor/Coach. Visionary Founder of The Food Circle®, she is a grandmother of the Organic Movement, a champion ambassador for healthy food and sustainable community who has been sowing the seeds of personal and planetary health, what she calls the “Soil-to-Spirit Bridge” for over 40 years. Catch Nancy Lee Bentley on… Website: www.NancyLeeBentley.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/692156831234861/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eatwrite4u

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Join Mary Elaine in the latest episode of Caregiver Cast as she speaks with Dr. Beverly Lawrence, a holistic medical intuitive, energy and shamanic practitioner, about her journey from corporate America to becoming a healer. In this episode, Dr. Beverly shares her OM for Success program based on the five elements and different meditation techniques to manage stress and heal. Tune in to discover how these tips can help you feel better, reduce stress, and improve your sleep and energy levels!

Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Dr. Beverly's journey from working in corporate America to becoming a healer. What is the OM for Success program, and how it uses different meditation techniques to manage stress and promote healing. The five essential oils recommended by Dr. Beverly, including their specific benefits and how to use them effectively. The importance of healthy snacks and hydration for managing stress and improving overall health. Dr. Beverly's recommendations for a healthy morning routine. Many more!

About Dr. Beverly Lawrence: Dr. Beverly Lawrence, Ph.D., L.Ac., is a holistic medical practitioner and healer who has a background in acupuncture, energy healing, shamanic practices, and medical hypnotherapy. She is the founder of the Dancing Bear Enlightenment Academy and the Dancing Bear Healing Center, where she helps people with chronic conditions and pain to return to and maintain optimal health. Dr. Lawrence is also an author, speaker, workshop leader, spiritual counselor, and metaphysician. She has published a workbook called "Meditation Demystified: A Workbook for Everyone," as well as many eBooks.

Catch Dr. Beverly Lawrence on… Website: https://DrBeverlyLawrence.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlylawrencedbhc/

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Join Mary Elaine in this latest episode of Caregiver Cast as she dives into an enlightening conversation with Cayla Twerdochlib, who is a soul care coach and the founder of Deeply Rooted Healing. Cayla shares her personal journey to get out of feeling trapped, and discovering the transformative power when you prioritize your well-being. Fear emerges as the primary obstacle to alignment and adventure, but Cayla provides invaluable guidance on overcoming fear and stepping into the magic that lies beyond. Don't miss this transformative episode that will inspire you to break free from the chains of fear and uncover the magic that awaits.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Uncovering the Energetic Root Cause of Pain Overcoming Fear and Finding Alignment Befriending Fear Infusing Adventure into Everyday Life Finding Purpose and Joy in the Present Many more!

About Cayla Twerdochlib: Cayla Twerdochlib is an Intuitive Healer, Guide, and Soul care Coach. She specializes in supporting individuals who are experiencing physical, emotional, and spiritual pain by helping them uncover the root cause of their struggles. Cayla's own journey of feeling trapped and searching for meaning led her to prioritize her well-being and find her inner voice. This breakthrough allowed her to release stagnant energy and reconnect with her true self. Catch Cayla Twerdochlib on… Website: https://courses.deeplyrootedhealing.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cayla_twerdochlib/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cayla.twerdochlib LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cayla-twerdochlib-7824491a7/

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Join Mary Elaine in the latest episode of Caregiver Cast with Dr. Doug Lehrer, a master transformational healer, and board-certified quantum medicine doctor. Dr. Doug shares his expertise in cellular resonance quantum healing (CRQH) and his journey to becoming a healer and emphasizes the role of stress as the root cause of disease. In addition, he discusses the importance of forgiveness, energy healing, and restoring balance to the body's energy system. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Dr. Doug's approach to healing and his mission to help caregivers take care of themselves to be effective in helping others. Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Dr. Doug Lehrer's expertise in holistic healing The importance of treating the whole person in order to truly heal The role of stress in causing disease and the need to resolve underlying causes The power of energy healing and restoring balance to the body's energy system The importance of forgiveness, raising consciousness, and breaking negative patterns in healing and transformation Many more!

About Dr. Doug Lehrer: Dr. Doug Lehrer is the founder of CRT (Cellular Resonance Technique), which is a healing modality based on his unique Cellularity™ technique. He is a chiropractor, quantum medicine doctor, healer, and spiritual accelerator with over 33 years of experience in facilitating healing and transformation for individuals through his programs and retreats. Dr. Lehrer's approach integrates various alternative medicine practices, including neuroscience, quantum physics, eastern and esoteric sciences, to help individuals heal physically, mentally, and emotionally and reach their highest potential in health, wealth, success, relationships, and overall happiness. He has healed himself from herniated lumbar discs and horrible sciatic pain and has dedicated his life to helping others heal themselves as well.

Catch Dr. Doug Lehrer on… Website: https://askdrdougnow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdouglehrer/

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Join Mary Elaine on Caregiver Cast as she discusses the challenges of mother-daughter relationships in caregiving, particularly when dementia is involved, with expert Dr. Janice Hooker-Fortman. Dr. Janice offers valuable insights into the effects of dementia on relationships, and emphasizes the importance of understanding and changing how we respond to challenging situations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating complicated caregiver relationships with a loved one.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode… The importance of understanding and recognizing the effects of dementia on relationships. Dr. Janice's coaching technique rooted in communication and understanding boundaries, dealing with sibling, and marriage issues. The importance of self-care for caregivers-- particularly in challenging situations, where they may disagree with a parent's decisions. Janice's free ebook, "5 Simple Tips to Have a Better Mother Daughter Relationship." Many more!

About Dr. Janice Hooker-Fortman: Dr. Janice Hooker Fortman “Speaker for All Occasions” is an authentic keynote speaker, corporate trainer, author, life coach, and motivational and inspirational speaker for organizations and companies as well as individuals around the globe. Dr. Fortman gives real world solutions in powerful, engaging and memorable presentations.

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Welcome to episode 81 of Caregiver Cast! Join Mary Elaine ang guest, Jeff Kay. Jeff is a reminiscence therapy consultant and passionate advocate for preserving memories and legacies. This episode is sure to inspire and connect listeners across generations. Jeff discusses the emotional impact of discovering his childhood keepsakes after his parents passed away and emphasize visual storytelling's value in capturing memories. He also shares his work helping individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's by digitizing their old media and the exciting technologies that allow us to preserve memories for up to 300 years. With powerful stories of perseverance, tenacity, and the ability to make an impact, Jeff reminds us that everyone has a story to tell, and it's never too late to start preserving memories.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Jeff's passion for preserving memories and legacies, inspired by his grandmother's passing and family keepsakes. The value of visual storytelling in capturing memories and passing them down to future generations, including the technologies that have evolved in the field of visual storytelling. Jeff's work as a reminiscence therapy consultant, helping individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's by digitizing their old media. The importance of World War Two veterans' stories and documenting personal obstacles and events. Takeaways: It's never too late to start preserving memories, everyone has a story to tell, and everyone has it in them to make an impact. Many more!

About Jeff Kay: Jeff Kay is a reminiscence therapy consultant and advocate for preserving memories and legacies. He began collecting keepsakes and preserving media after his grandmother's passing at a young age. This passion evolved into his work with reminiscence therapy, which involves discussing memories and past experiences with prompts such as photographs, videos, and music to improve cognitive skills and emotional well-being. Jeff focuses on preserving and protecting memories of loved ones, keeping precious moments alive, resurrecting long-forgotten special events, and organizing memories for visual storytelling.

Catch Jeff Kay on… Website: https://MyDigital-Memories.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykay1/ Don't let your precious memories fade away! We understand how important it is to preserve your family's legacy, so we're offering a special deal just for you.

For a limited time only, we are offering to digitize one of your old VHS tapes or 25 of your cherished photos or slides to music for FREE. That's right, absolutely free. Whether it's your wedding video or your child's first steps, we'll help you bring your treasured moments into the digital age.

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Welcome to the Caregiver Cast episode 78! Join Mary Elaine as she sits down with Konni Harrison to discuss how to navigate estate planning conversations with family members. Konni shares her experience of losing her mother at a young age and the challenges of settling her estate. She explains how important it is to have open communication with family members to avoid heartache and family battles when it comes to the distribution of assets. As a financial communications consultant, she offers valuable insights on how to approach conversations with family members in a way that is productive and non-threatening.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Importance of Estate Planning Conversations with Family Members Tips for Keeping Family Members Informed About Financial and Legal Plans Paying Family Members to Avoid Conflicts in Caregiving Handling Legal and Financial Affairs with Aging Parents Emphasizing the Importance of Conversations and Keeping Families Together in Estate Planning Many more!

About Konni Harrison: Konni is a Financial Advocate with over 25 years of experience in guiding individuals, entities, and families through difficult financial conversations. Konni is the founder and owner of KMH Unlimited LLC, a financial communications and consulting firm. She started the company in 2003 with the goal of solving investment-related problems for her clients without involving the brokerage firm she was affiliated with. Over time, the company has evolved into a first-class firm that provides financial solutions for individuals, entities, and families. With her passion, expertise, and global connections, Konni aims to empower her clients, make strategic introductions, and help them navigate the financial landscape with ease.

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Questions? Please feel free to email Konni at Konni@kmhunlimited.com The entire course will be available for purchase on Konni’s website at https://kmhunlimited.com/

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Welcome to Caregiver Cast, episode 77! In this episode, Emmalou Penrod, a family relationship coach, shares her experience of caring for her parents and the importance of family planning. Join us as we discuss caregivers' challenges, the need for a supportive community, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries while ensuring their loved one's well-being. Emmalou suggests an acronym, BEST guide caregivers in their journey and highlights the importance of providing physical care and emotional, social, and mental enrichment. Take advantage of this powerful conversation about caregiving, collaboration, and the need to prepare for caring for the aging population with enough caregivers. Tune in now to learn how to reduce stress and overwhelm while caring for your loved ones!

Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Importance of family planning discussions Challenges faced by caregivers and the need for a supportive community Setting healthy boundaries while ensuring the well-being of the person being cared for Providing emotional, social, and mental enrichment for the person being cared for The upcoming problem of caring for the aging population without enough caregivers and the need to prepare for this. Many more!

About Emmalou Penrod: Emmalou (Allred) Penrod is a family relationship coach who specializes in helping families create a peaceful and loving home environment. She has been happily married for 48 years and is a mother of seven successful children. Emmalou is also an author and global mentor for families, and her expertise lies in parenting and family-strengthening. She offers a program called "Healing Families," which provides information and support to help parents become the best version of themselves, increase confidence in themselves and their children, use emotions more effectively, and interact with their children in positive ways. Emmalou's goal is to help families release old baggage and replace negative patterns with the peaceful atmosphere they desire.

Catch Emmalou Penrod on… Website: https://5values4families.com www.healingyourfamilies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalou-penrod/

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Welcome to Caregiver Cast, episode 76! In this powerful episode, Mary Elaine Petrucci interviews Jill Reynolds, the founder of Brave Heart Workshops and the author of the best-selling book, Fiercely Faithful. Jill bravely shares her childhood trauma, addiction, and recovery journey and how it has led her to help others heal from their own burdens. Despite her difficult upbringing, Jill's resilience and determination shine through as she discusses her struggles with addiction, an eating disorder, and being a caretaker for her loved ones. Get ready to be moved by Jill's story of finding hope and faith during a church service while still high on cocaine and how that moment sparked her journey towards sobriety. She also shares details about an upcoming event called "Resilient Bravehearts," which will focus on helping children and young adults overcome addiction, depression, and anxiety. Jill invites the audience to attend or sponsor the event, providing makeovers and a feast for those who may be in need.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Jill's story of childhood trauma and journey towards recovery Her experience with codependency and drug addiction and how it has influenced her work in helping others heal from their burdens Significant events in her life, including struggles with an eating disorder, caretaking for her mother and sister during illnesses, and building a home after hearing a train whistle on the property Her sister's battle with cancer and her own journey to overcoming her eating disorder The event called "Resilient Bravehearts" in Branson Many more!

About Jill Reynolds: Using her Meeting and Event Planning background, Jill creates excellent conferences weaving authentic up-close stories that connect Hope. Health. And Healing. Jill is known for her Podcast, "The Connection Show," where she helps leaders connect their life stories with who they are today. She is a #1 International Best-Selling Author in a collaborative book, "Fiercely Faithful," where she shares her story, "The Essence of Humility." Jill shows the audience how to reconnect with what matters most in life to be free from shame, embarrassment, and humiliation. At 28, Jill's life was a train wreck. Addicted to Crack Cocaine, Alcohol and down to 97 pounds, she lost her job in San Diego and moved back to Chicago after encountering God.

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Welcome to Caregiver Cast, episode 75! In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mort Orman, an internal medicine physician, and expert in emotions mastery and stress elimination. Dr. Orman shares his journey in dealing with anger and emotional control problems, which led him to develop a system to help himself and others cope with stress without using drugs or relaxation exercises. Dr. Orman's 10-session program has helped individuals overcome long-standing anger issues, and he has led over 100 emotions mastery and stress elimination workshops for professionals. Join us as we discuss the challenges of caregiving, including how adult children may struggle to take care of their aging parents, feeling unappreciated, and tensions that can arise due to different ways of performing activities. We also explore the tendency to blame external circumstances and the importance of taking responsibility for our automatic reactions and conditioning. Finally, Dr. Orman stresses that seeking outside help in personal development and skills is essential to eliminate stress altogether, and treating it at its roots is more important than just managing symptoms. Tune in to this episode to discover how to reduce your stress and overwhelm in caregiving and improve your emotional control.

Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Eliminating Negative Emotions and Stress Defining Stress: Addressing Root Causes and Seeking Outside Help Overcoming Fear and Anxiety: Challenging Beliefs and Identifying Root Causes Caregiving Challenges: Taking Responsibility for Automatic Reactions and Conditioning Getting Rid of Stress Altogether: Addressing Root Causes and Seeking Assistance Many more!

About Dr. Mort Orman: Dr. Mort Orman offers a solution for the stress and anger epidemic that plagues men and their families. With his program, men can learn how to control their emotions and stop getting angry at their wives and kids. This leads to happier marriages, fewer regrets, and less stress. Despite the prevalence of this issue, it is entirely unnecessary, as everyone has the power within themselves to eliminate stress and anger from their lives. However, many individuals need to be made aware of this power and be taught how to use it for their benefit. By enrolling in Dr. Orman's "Not Angry Anymore" 10-session anger elimination program, men can discover the truth about anger and stress and make significant breakthroughs in their happiness, health, relationships, and personal satisfaction. Interested individuals can find more information about the program at http://TheAngerSolution.org.

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Welcome to episode 73 of Caregiver Cast, where we talk about health and wellness. In this episode, host Mary Elaine sits down with Jeff Cade, a health and wellness expert and author of "Battleground Cancer." Jeff shares his journey into the world of health and wellness and why he believes self-care is the new health care. He also discusses his Ultimate Health and Happiness program, which he developed after losing his parents to cancer. Tune in as Jeff shares his top tips for leading a healthy lifestyle, including the importance of mindset, diet, and exercise. With his personalized program on Jeff K 360, he empowers individuals to achieve their health goals and live their best life. Don't miss out on this insightful episode, as Jeff provides valuable advice on detoxifying the body, avoiding harmful toxins, and overcoming anxiety and depression. So please sit back, relax, and join us for another episode of Caregiver Cast.

Outline of the episode:

Self-care as the new healthcare
Jeff Cade's Ultimate Health and Happiness program
Weight optimization
Communication hub

Many more!

About Jeff Cade:

Jeff Cade has been in the health & wellness space for 15+ years & co-owned a healthy franchise restaurant. He is an independent trader & owner of 360 Investments, LLC. Jeff is dedicated to making a difference in many lives by pouring into relationships with sincerity. He draws his spiritual, mental & physical strength from God. Jeff has a genuine demeanor & passion for serving others. Through his book Battleground Cancer, he shares his journey & inspires thousands of people who have been touched by cancer. Reset, redefine & re-purpose YOU for a health-powered lifestyle.

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Welcome to episode 72 of Caregiver Cast, where we explore ways to improve the quality of life for caregivers and their loved ones. In this episode, Mary Elaine sits down with movement specialist Michelle Greenwell, who shares her journey of rediscovering movement and energy after losing the ability to walk and speak. Michelle provides valuable insights and practical tips on using movement and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, anxiety, and physical complaints. She also shares her expertise on Touch for Health, therapeutic touch, and neural reflex integration and encourages caregivers to prioritize self-care to support their loved ones better. With a focus on engaging the whole body and using simple techniques, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their well-being and quality of life. Also, check out Michelle's entire YouTube channel and podcast, "Be Well with Michelle Greenwell," for even more valuable resources.

Outline of the episode:

The importance and effectiveness of Touch for Health in transforming emotions and physical healing conditions
Movement enhances mindfulness and nutrition to support the body, mind, and spirit.
Self-care for caregivers
Understanding the body's signals
Using music and movement to engage the brain and help balance emotions
Many more!

About Michelle Greenwell:

Michelle is a dance educator with over 40 years of experience. She founded Dance Debut Inc in 1988, which offers instruction in various dance forms. Michelle has faced challenges throughout her career due to training and business ownership. Still, she overcame them and developed a deep understanding of the body through movement in Touch for Health, Tai Chi, and healing with dance. Michelle's unique teaching style is inspiring and motivating, and she presents to a diverse range of audiences worldwide. In addition, Michelle has developed unique programs like "Movement Made Easy," "Qi YINtegration," and "Balancing Business" for different age groups and industries.

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Welcome to Caregiver Cast on episode 71! Join Mary Elaine as she discusses the critical issues of senior with Linda McDougal, a licensed massage therapist specializing in aging and disabled care. In her book " The Spirit Method of Massage for Seniors: Raising the Bar”, Linda shares her experiences of physical harm caused by incorrectly fitted mobility devices and highlights unaddressed needs in senior care. Listen in as Linda emphasizes the importance of working with seniors and providing them with the care they need and the urgent need for advocacy and change in the senior living system. Take advantage of this insightful conversation on the pressing issues facing seniors today!

Outline of the episode:

· Providing support and resources to busy caregivers through expert interviews covering various topics

· Linda shares her insights and experiences on the neglect of senior care needs and provides examples of physical and postural damage

· Issues with mobility devices in senior care, including lack of proper support and misuse of devices, leading to physical deterioration and health problems for seniors

· Issues with senior care and nursing homes, including lack of attention to seniors' needs, poor nutrition, and overmedication

· The importance of diet and nutrition for seniors

· Many more!

About Linda Mac Dougall:

Linda got her M.A. in Counseling Psychology because she sought answers to family dysfunction. She already had a background of working with the developmentally disabled population since high school. She went on to be an administrator of two group homes for United Cerebral Palsy for over a decade. Following her ex-husband's career, she then moved to Hawaii and became a Federal advocate for the state of Hawaii's families dealing with their population of developmentally disabled. Her work there brought change to the system in the way of studies, and a medical review board and the state guardians began to imitate her way of questioning and challenging the way things had always been done.

Today her focus has changed to the older adult population. She is a senior health advocate, massage therapist, holistic health practitioner, and management consultant for caregiving situations. As a senior herself, Linda is also an advocate for change in the old living space. Her background and focus on awareness led to the writing of her book "The SPIRIT Method of Massage for Seniors: Raising the Bar...A Primer for Massage Therapists and Caregivers".

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Welcome to Caregiver Cast on episode 70! Join Mary Elaine as she interviews Jill Lublin, an international speaker, and author, about her latest book, "Profit of Kindness." Discover the concept of kindness as a currency and the importance of practicing it in business and caregiving. Learn about Jill's Return on Kindness principles, including patience and flexibility, and get practical tips for cultivating kindness towards oneself and others. Plus, take advantage of the free kindness circle to help caregivers practice kindness regularly.

Outline of the episode:

• The Profit of Kindness

• Principles of kindness, such as patience and flexibility.

• Importance of kindness in caregiving and how it can positively impact others.

• Practical tips for caregivers to cultivate kindness towards themselves and others.

• Many more!

About Jill Lublin:

With 200+ speaking engagements each year, master publicity strategist and consultant, and bestselling author Jill Lublin, consistently wows audiences worldwide with her entertaining and interactive keynotes, seminars, and training programs on publicity, networking, kindness, and influence marketing

Jill has shared her powerful networking and publicity strategies on the stages of Tony Robbins, T. Harv Eker, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Loral Langemeier, James Malinchak, Lisa Nichols, Richard Simmons, and many others. Additionally, thousands of people have attended her popular ‘Crash Course in Publicity’, which she teaches live several times a month at locations around the U.S. and Canada, as well as a live online class. Her popular home study system is used by clients worldwide who are ready to create greater success and revenues for themselves and their companies.

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Website: http://JillLublin.com

Latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Profit-Kindness-Influence-Establish-Relationships/dp/163265072X

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Get ready to optimize your diet and improve your mental health with "Caregiver Cast" on episode 69! Join Mary Elaine as she interviews the incredible JoAnna Johnston, creator of "Simple Diet Solutions." In this episode, Joanna opens up about her struggles with depression and how the keto diet helped transform her mental health. She shares her insights on the benefits of an elimination diet and how it can help with conditions like depression, snoring, and diabetes. In addition, Joanna shares a success story about her son, who no longer qualifies for an autism diagnosis thanks to his dietary changes. Tune in for tips on maximizing your performance through optimizing your diet, and get a free ebook to help you get started. Plus, learn how taking care of yourself, even for just five minutes a day, can make all the difference in your mental health journey.

Outline of the episode:

• JoAnna experience with depression and how she addressed it through a dietary perspective, specifically the keto diet.

• JoAnna's work as the creator of Simple Diet Solutions, helping others with their lifestyle changes, including detox, weight loss, and identifying foods that are causing specific symptoms.

• The importance of dietary changes for improving health conditions

• The potential for caregivers to neglect their self-care, and the importance of taking even just a few minutes for oneself each day

• Many more!

About JoAnna Johnston:

JoAnna Johnston is the creator of Simple Diet Solutions. She has been many things in her life, including being g an author, a speaker, and a mom, but she is best known for simplifying the process of diet and lifestyle change. She’s been helping people improve their lives through diet for over a decade now and is looking forward to working with you.

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Join Mary Elaine on episode 68 of Caregiver Cast as she sits down with special guest Allison Hammond, a graphic facilitator and founder of Response Able People and Company. Together, they discuss the importance of building a support community in navigating life transitions and discovering one's full potential. Allison shares her expertise in people-centered planning services, using a visual approach to help individuals and groups design action plans for short or long-term goals. She emphasizes the power of taking small steps, the importance of visuals and community, and the need for specific, actionable steps to achieve success. Tune in to this inspiring conversation and discover how you can achieve your goals with the help of your community.

Outline of the episode:

• Alison’s business as a graphic facilitator specializing in people-centered planning services

• The importance of community in discovering and achieving future goals

• The importance of including people in life transitions for support, guidance, and identifying skills, gifts, and knowledge

• The Path method which is a plan for six months to a year

• Many more!

About Allison Hammond:

Allison Hammond created ResponsAble People and Company to help people and groups design plans for the future based on their gifts, skills, and knowledge through visual facilitation processes. This comes from a lifelong passion for bringing people together in the community for better lives. From a young age, Allison recognized that all people have unique gifts to share. Having a dancer’s heart, Allison loves to be creative and use art to communicate, which fosters her love for using visual facilitation that brings people’s plans to life. As a natural-born teacher and facilitator, she guides people through meaningful and deep conversations to discover their attributes, visions for the future, and how to get there as a community.

Allison is a trained Making Action Plans (MAPS), Positive Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH), and Charting the Life Course facilitator, which uses visual facilitation or sketch note-taking to record the plan. These processes focus on individuals or groups that seek to design a plan that clarifies a vision while acknowledging the gifts that people bring to the process. Then, the individual or the group creates a plan based on these attributes and what each person can contribute to the outcome.

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Join Mary Elaine and guest, Melissa Deally, as they talk about toxins, how it affects our body, and what steps we could do to lessen the effects of toxins in our body.

Melissa shares that when her grandmother was 99 years old, she was fully cognitively functioning and living by herself, and that made her wonder if good genes is enough. And she started comparing her grandmother's life to her life. Melissa also shared that she thinks that changing the way you live your life now results in you having more energy, more vitality, less aches and pains, more mental clarity, better sleep.

If you, like many other others, is interested to live a better life and improve your health, and wants to know how, tune in to this episode!

Outline of the episode…

What is toxicity doing to our body?
A look at chronic illness and detox.
Why you need to know how your body works.
What exactly is detoxing?
What is health empowerment?
And many more!

About Melissa Deally:

Melissa Deally is an integrative mind body health coach. She also hosts the podcast "Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!" She was diagnosed with melanoma but refused to panic like her doctors and soon after she was let go from her 24-year career. Her anger and hurt from this turn of events drove her to work for herself and that was when she was introduced to a company that specialized in brain supplementation.

She was drove further into her current vocation when both her daughters sustained concussions mere months apart, turning a budding curiosity about brain health into a determined quest for essential knowledge.

For health empowerment crusader Melissa, your guided journey back to a vibrant, thriving, perfectly balanced state of wellbeing, mind, body, and soul is an attainable goal well worth every effort to achieve. Moreover, this elemental wellbeing is our birthright, deeply foundational to everything we could ever want in life, the solution to most, if not all, of the problems we are experiencing on every level.

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Housing transitions in life are difficult, much more so for an aging parent and their kids. Mary Elaine sits down in a conversation with Greg Hollander to talk about The Next Stage Method. This method addresses the downsizing needs, from settling their home and finding a new living environment, to working with special services to attend to a senior's specific needs. With The Next Stage Method, the process will be made as easy as humanly possible.

Are you a senior who is contemplating on downsizing? Or are you a child who worries about your parent living all alone and finding the best possible placement for your mom or dad? Or perhaps you are a caregiver who's worried about broaching the subject of downsizing to your care recipient? Then this episode is definitely a great help for you. Tune in.

Outline of the episode…

Who should be considering downsizing?
What is the Next Step Method?
Are there specific things that the client should be either asking or thinking about when they're downsizing?
How do you work with the adult children around your client?
How to approach housing transitions respectfully with your parents?
When thinking about downsizing, what kind of things should they be prepared for?
And many more!

About Greg Hollander:

Greg Hollander is a full-service Real Estate Sales professional in the City of Ottawa. After working with many senior clients, he discovered that his skills and strengths are perfectly suited for helping people with their downsizing needs. He works hard to ensure his clients are always treated with respect, kindness, and understanding.

Greg's wish is to help make a potentially stressful situation as smooth as possible for his senior clients and considers it an honor and a privilege to be the agent guiding people through their Next Stage in life when it comes to their real estate and housing needs.

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It is easy to just pile things up until they become a huge clutter, not only physically, but mentally as well. As a caregiver, physical and mental clutters can be a huge problem and can even be draining.

Join Mary Elaine on her conversation with Mel Mason, the Clutter Expert, as they talk about clutter- both physical and mental. Mel's mission is to empower people around the world to get free from clutter inside and out, so they can experience happiness and abundance in every area of their lives!

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How did Mel become the known as the Clutter Expert?
Mel shares her traumatic childhood and how it made her see clutter beyond the physical aspect
How to be present for all of your inner clutter.
"The outside is only a mirror of the inside"
What is clutter and how does it manifest itself?
And many more!

About Mel Mason:

Mel Mason is a best-selling author, speaker, and coach, and is referred to as The Clutter Expert.

As a sexual abuse survivor, she grew up depressed, suicidal, and surrounded by clutter. What she realized after coming back from the brink of despair and getting through her own chaos was that the outside is just a mirror of the inside.

She’s used her own experience to create a step-by-step process designed to help you get free from clutter without feeling overwhelmed, and that keeps the clutter from coming back. She wrote about it in her new book, Freedom From Clutter: The Guaranteed, Foolproof, Step-by-Step Process to Remove the Stuff That’s Weighing You Down.

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In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join Mary Elaine and her guest, Sue Coleman, as they discuss the importance of healthy skincare. Sue is an independent brand partner with Neora, an elite biotech anti-aging company offering plant-based skincare, hair, wellness, and weight management products. She explains how the company is revolutionizing the industry with clinically tested products that deliver proven results and emphasizes the importance of skincare for people of all ages. Sue also highlights the unique technologies Neora uses to develop its products, such as adaptogens and probiotics, and provides three tips for busy caregivers to support their skin health. Finally, she offers a free sample of Neora's products.

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Outline of the episode:

How she fell into the night cream business.
What does skincare mean toher?
What’s next for Signum Biosciences?
Sue’s tips for your skin health.
Many more!

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Sue Coleman is a brand partner of Neora. She lives in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and has married Kevin for nearly 48 years. Together, they have two grown married sons and two fantastic teenage grandsons. She loves traveling with her husband, family, and friends and enjoys singing in the church choir. Sue is an independent brand partner with Neora, an elite biotech anti-aging company offering plant-based skincare health, hair, wellness, and weight management products. Neora has transformed the anti-aging industry with Streamlined products that are clinically tested to deliver proven results. And Neora is focused on cutting through all the clutter of H-fighting options. And their products are multifunctional and time-saving to address your H-fighting needs and fit easily into every lifestyle, helping you to look, feel and live better.

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Retirement is one of the transitions one undergoes in life. Often, men and women coming to retirement have no idea who they are outside their job titles. If this notion resonates with you, and you want to discover your purpose, passions, and drive to have an active, healthy, and abundant retirement, join Mary Elaine and guest Barbara Ellison in this episode of Caregiver Cast. Barbara talks about the reality that most people in advanced age have given their health and well-being to doctors and do not care about what they eat or exercise. She shares small steps people can take to promote body movements. These body movements strengthen the heart, reduce stress, and help prevent joint rustiness. There’s more to unpack in this episode, so tune in and enjoy!

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Holding on to the things you enjoy doing
Finding purpose
What it means to be a dream coach and a life trainer
Making movement a part of your day
Many more!

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Barbara Ellison is a Transformational Life Trainer, Wellness Brand Partner, Speaker, and Author. She is a Co-Host of the Time2Shine Happiness Show and Everyday Riches Show. She loves working with Baby Boomers who are ready to take charge of their future so that they thrive. She helps them learn how to be their best version - the happy, healthy, confident version.

She is on a mission to make Happiness the norm rather than the exception by awakening the world to lead happy, healthy, financially free, abundant lives. She believes all can increase their Impact, Influence & Income with a vision that changes a life & a business model that can provide anyone a fortune.

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Stories can immortalize the moments shared, the lessons learned, and the roller coaster of emotions felt on those occasions. So wouldn't it be nice to chronicle your family's adventures? Join your host, Mary Elaine, and guest, Ruthanne Warnick, founder of Capture the Journey, as they talk about creating a family legacy through stories. Fascinated with people's stories, Ruthanne shares the importance of capturing and preserving these stories with intentionality. She also talks about the benefit to the mental health of the person receiving the care when they hear the stories from people about their impact and the difference they have made in someone's life. So if you want to learn more about creating your family's memoir, tune in and enjoy!

Outline of the episode:

Legacy letters and guided autobiography
How to help caregivers deal with the challenges of caring for their loved ones
Creating a family legacy through our stories
The kind of audience Ruthanne has
The caregiver lifeline summit

About Ruthanne Warnick:

She founded Capture the Journey in 2013 after becoming a Certified Guided Autobiography Instructor through the Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies. She had been gathering her family's stories for several years. Finally, she began to understand the importance and value of capturing the stories and experiences of past generations, adding her own experiences and life lessons, and sharing them with the next generation.

Like many others, she regrets the questions never asked and the time not taken to get more of the stories now lost forever. However, she was determined not to let that pattern continue, and her goal became inspiring and helping others to take action now, avoid regret, and create a legacy for their families.

Through Capture the Journey, she works with individual clients to capture and record their stories in multiple formats. In addition, she leads workshops guiding participants in writing and sharing their stories and experiences. She is also enthusiastic about speaking to groups about the importance of sharing family and personal stories, experiences, and life lessons, as the many ways to take action, avoid regret, stop procrastinating, and take action.

Her experience includes 30+ years of leadership in Hadassah, a national women's organization that supports advanced medical care and research, youth development, advocacy mainly related to women's health, and global humanitarian work. Advancing from the local to the regional and then national levels of leadership, she has been able to lead, engage, mentor and train other women to become leaders, as well as speak about the organization to a wide range of audiences.

When she is not busy capturing stories, she can be found walking the beaches in Oregon, hiking mountain trails, or working in her garden.

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Join Mary Elaine and Wendy Taddeucci in this episode of Caregiver Cast and learn how caregivers could restore their relationship with their spouse to be more of what it was, to have more energy, to focus on their physical health, and not to have to be on top everything. Wendy is a lifestyle coach for caregivers. From her experience, she knows how a caregiver could lose oneself to the point of sacrificing their health, life, business, relationships, etc. So she made it her mission to support caregivers and help them care for themselves. So tune in to learn more!

Outline of the episode:

The importance of self-care
The stigma of being a caregiver
Wendy's advice to caregivers: collect your circle of support
How to overcome the spiral of worry
Three takeaways for caregivers that they can put into action

About Wendy Taddeucci:

Wendy Taddeucci is a lifestyle coach for caregivers whose exhaustion, worry, and walking on eggshells makes them crabby toward their spouses. They are taking on more tasks & responsibility, and their anger keeps them in a negative place.

Wendy knows the detriment to caregivers of not taking care of themselves, unfortunately, through her father's experience of taking care of his mother to the extent that he ignored symptoms he was experiencing and not going to the doctor until it was too late.

Wendy also experienced looking through the lens of caregiving through her mother caring for her in-laws, husband, and parents and finally caring for Wendy's stepfather.

Wendy has been care-deciding (and at times caregiving) for her 86-year-old mother over the past 9 years.

Through her coaching, Wendy works with caregivers who want their relationship with their spouse to be more of what it was, to have more energy to focus on their physical health, and not to be on top of everything.

Wendy holds a Certificate in Life & ADHD Coaching from Coach Approach for Organizers. Wendy is also a former Certified Professional Organizer.

Outside of her passion for coaching, Wendy loves traveling with her husband, Steve, to whom she's been married for 28 years. In addition, Wendy enjoys reading a good biography and is an avid Gilmore Girls fan.

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Many people with issues in their bodies have given up hope of finding the right person or information needed for their healing. In this episode of Caregiver Cast, Mary Elaine is joined by Kimberly Sherwood, a certified corrective exercise coach, as they talk about body issues caused by muscle imbalance, lack of skeletal alignment, and overuse or under-use issue. Unfortunately, these are the things that doctors cannot easily detect as it is not something that is broken and needs fixing. As an expert in this field, Kim assesses the entire body to help reset the skeleton, balance the muscles, and release the muscles around the joints. She also shares the importance of balance, the challenge of caregivers in keeping their balance while maintaining the balance of others, and how to overcome this challenge. So tune in to learn more!

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Kim’s background and how she became interested in correcting posture
The importance of balance
Restoring the body’s balance
Heel – Toe Pattern
The importance of mobility
Why exercise should be the last thing to do

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Kim is a corrective exercise specialist and fitness coach with extensive experience resolving pain and performance issues in people’s bodies. She started her riding training with English and Jumping, then Western, and now plays in gymkhana and enjoys cattle work, along with her newest endeavor, Mustang training.

Kim is most well-known for helping equestrians feel and move great, so they ride comfortably and confidently for life.

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Episode #56: Build Your Best Life

Join Mary Elaine and Amy Todisco in this episode of Caregiver Cast as they dive into the different ways to gain wellness and build the best life. Amy has always been interested in how people think and communicate. But instead of just listening to problems, she was more solution oriented and would love to help the person go from where they are today to where they wanted to be. To do this, Amy knows that it is an ongoing process that begins with working on herself, understanding who she is, and planning how she can create the life she wants. She used these lessons and tools to help people do the same thing. Amy also shares that the best life involves connecting and building solid relationships through listening and communicating effectively. She also believes in green living and eating well so one can have the best life. So tune in to learn more!

Outline of the episode:

How Amy got started on her personal growth and spirituality path
Green living and creating non-toxic household products
Living on an organic farm in Vermont.
The importance of gardening and eating well as a form of self-care
Her journey to becoming a coach
What can a caregiver do to improve their relationship with their parent, especially if they never had a good relationship?

About Amy Todisco:

Amy Todisco has been a nationally recognized green living expert and sustainability lifestyle mentor for over 25 years. She’s also been a certified coach for 14 years. Amy was an early pioneer in the green living movement who was recently featured on HGTV, WCAX TV News, and Vermont Public (Radio). She is a passionate public speaker. Amy is the technical editor of the book, Green Living for Dummies, and co-author of the Amazon best seller, YOU Make a Difference. In the summer season, she leads unique experiential food and farm tours, personal growth and wellness retreats, and her Vermont Farm Immersion Program on her organic farm in Vermont. Year round she empowers, inspires, and guides high achieving professional women with big dreams make those dreams a reality and create their best life—a sustainable eco-friendly lifestyle and a life without limitations.

She helps clients achieve their big dreams/goals through one-on-one coaching, online mentoring/coaching programs, vision board secrets masterclasses, and in person retreats and programs on her organic farm.

With over 35 years of personal & spiritual growth experience and research, and 30 years of green healthy living expertise, Amy has channeled her personal and professional learning to create a living change lab for personal transformation, both online and at her organic farm in Vermont.

A graduate of the Rockwood Leadership Training program in 2002, Amy has always been interested in leadership and has held many leadership positions herself. She was the Board Chair of her local Chamber of Commerce for two years, where she played an integral role in transforming the Chamber into a much needed direct marketing organization for the community. Amy also founded and co-founded several nonprofits, and was an Executive Director for four of them, including the Marblehead Cancer Prevention Project, the Mad River Valley Wellness Alliance, the Household Toxins Institute (started by the Seventh Generation Founder), and now the Vermont Farm Immersion Program.

Over the past 28 years, she's been a nationally recognized green living expert. She even got a call from one of Oprah's producers some years ago. Oprah was going to come to her home in Vermont for an interview but went with a nonprofit at the last minute sadly. As a highly sought after Green Living & Wellness expert, she has frequently been interviewed and appeared in the media, including Hearst Argyle's Vermont WCAX News, Vermont Public Television (VPT), Rachel Ray Every Day Magazine, Seven Days (Vermont’s Independent Voice Newspaper), Christian Science Monitor, Vermont Life and Farm & Ranch Magazine, and on various podcasts.

She has a wonderful daughter, and lives with her partner, Dave, on their organic farm in Waitsfield, Vermont with two dogs. She loves to learn new things, challenge and grow--she even adopted a 4 month old horse 16 years ago, never having owned, much less trained a horse. That led to working with horses in leadership coaching sessions. An avid organic gardener, she loves to read, do arts & crafts, spend a lot of time in nature, cook and dance.

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Women are natural caregivers. But sometimes, due to caregiving, women tend to neglect themselves and abandon their needs. This neglect leads to a downward spiral of stress, mood swings, weight gain, and trouble sleeping. To avoid this, Dr. Erin Foley, a functional medicine practitioner, advises practicing self-prioritization, setting boundaries, and self-care. She also shares that hormones and nutrition play a significant role in avoiding being trapped in the stress cycle and leading a vibrant, healthy life. This episode has much more to unpack, so tune in to Caregiver Cast with your host, Mary Elaine.

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Erin and her journey toward Functional medicine
How can caregivers break the cycle of stress before they hit the wall?
What to do when you are trapped in the downward spiral
Changes we can take in small steps
Nutrition and Hormones
What should we look for in our supplements
Many more!

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Dr. Erin Foley is a Doctor of Chiropractic, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP), and a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She held a National Certification in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) from 2000 to 2020.

She specializes in natural women’s healthcare and helps women with natural hormone balancing, nutrition, supplements, lifestyle changes, stress management, mindset, and exercise in her Vibrant Healthy Woman Programs.

She helps women balance their hormones naturally with hormone testing programs and health and wellness coaching programs. Dr. Erin wants to help women lead Vibrant and Healthy lives and teach women about natural methods that can help hormonal changes over 40.

She is also a speaker, author, and coach who leads online courses and has an ongoing free Masterclass series for women.

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Join Mary Elaine and Betsy Sloan as they talk about finding your voice amid the noise. Betsy is the host of Chatting with Betsy, and advocate for early-onset Alzheimer’s awareness. She shares her caregiving journey with her husband, who had an early onset Alzheimer’s. She also talks about how she fought for the correct diagnosis as the experts dismissed the possibility of the disease due to his young age. This dismissal paved the path for her to take up space, raise awareness, and advocate for early onset Alzheimer’s awareness so no one would ever feel alone again in this kind of journey.

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Betsy Sloane’s caregiving story
What are some of the signs and symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer’s?
How did Matt’s diagnosis change her life?
The ignorance and arrogance of medical professionals
Speech-language pathologist significance in early detection
Her advice to caregivers

About Betsy Sloan:

Radio Host, Alzheimer's Advocate, and Caregiver

Betsy Sloan is a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and Teacher’s Aide. She is the mom of an adult son with special needs and his caregiver. Her first experience with Alzheimer’s was with her mom-in-law. Her dad also had Alzheimer’s.

Then her husband Matt had Early Onset Alzheimer’s at age 56. Matt’s journey changed her life for the better! She found her gifts, power, and her voice. Matt’s journey was a battle from getting a diagnosis to getting proper hospice care.

She went in her car to raise awareness of Early Onset Alzheimer’s but at that time there wasn’t much information available. The doctors said that Matt was too young!

She started talking about caregiving and showed Matt’s journey. In September 2019, Betsy was given her show, Chatting with Betsy. She is the Creator and Founder of the #Kick Alzheimer’s Ass Movement Group on Facebook.

Matt passed away on Jan 1, 2020. Betsy told Matt she would carry on with her work and honor his memory and she has.

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In this episode of Caregiver Cast, Mary Elaine is joined by Lillian Brummet, who shares the weight of grieving for several loved ones after caregiving for them for some time. She poured her heart out about her struggles with the knowledge of the imminent possibility of her mom taking her life and hoping for it not to happen, but then it did. She also talks about the steps she took to find healing and the things she held on, to grapple and survive. Tune in to listen to a beautiful story of finding threads of hope in Lillian’s grieving process.

Outline of the episode:

Lillian’s bitter-sweet relationship with her mom
The echoes of guilt
Lillian as a cracked window pane
Losing the very tool she needed for healing
Wings on Embrace
Three things to do to deal with grief

About Lillian Brummet:

Lillian and her husband Dave are the team behind Brummet Media Group. Dave and Lillian have been writing as a team since 1999, starting out freelancing for various magazine publications – which they continue to do today. Each contributes their talents, Dave's editing, formatting, and graphic design and Lillian's research and marketing skills. Visit the Brummet Store to view their books.

Lillian keeps an active blog at Brummet's Conscious Blog focusing on inspiring, positive, proactive topics offering a fresh outlook on the world as well as celebrating amazing people doing wonderful things.

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Showing love to the person you are caring for could be challenging when you feel exhausted. Join Mary Elaine and Lisa Manzo in this episode of Caregiver Cast as they talk about the ways to show the one you are caring for the love and respect they deserve. Lisa shares her caregiving journey with her dementia-inflicted father and how she was able to show him love and respect amid grief, exhaustion, and incrimination.

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Her caregiving journey with her dementia-inflicted father
Acknowledging that grief may start while the person is still alive
Letting them make a safe choice
Understanding their frustrations
Keeping them in their environment
Be guilt-free

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Lisa Manzo is an author, speaker, mindset coach, teacher and nurse. Lisa has extensive experience working with clients and a life time experience working on herself. Lisa has risen from depression and addiction, to live life on her terms. People looking to transform their lives, hire Lisa to help them overcome limiting beliefs and gain life changing confidence to live life their dreams.

What sets her apart from others is Lisa’s natural and intuitive understanding of her clients, which enables her to lead her clients through the process. Lisa is fiercely committed to empowering people to change their mindset, thus transforming their lives.

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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) vary in the kind of struggles they go through. Some, if not all, have difficulties with social interaction and communication skills. These difficulties also entail a different set of challenges the caregivers face and thus require different sets of skills. Join Mary Elaine and Mandi Freger as they talk about ways to energize caregivers of children with ASD. Mandi Freger is a licensed Professional Counselor and Behavioral Specialist who is one of the leaders of Energy Psychology. She shares the different ways the caregivers can take not just to be relieved of exhaustion but ultimately regain energy. Tune in to learn more!

Outline of the episode:

What is ASD
Assessment that could help identify the correct treatment
Why traditional stress relievers don't always work
The formula that could help in being able to think like people with ASD
The importance of seeking treatment

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Mandi is not your typical counselor. Being in a rare position of gaining experience early on with the first generation of Energy Psychology leaders in the field, Mandi has over 20 years of experience making her a master in the art of using energy therapeutic techniques with her clients. Mandi also had the opportunity to assist in teaching these techniques to much more seasoned clinicians who were joining in the ranks of the expansion of the field of Energy Psychology before the turn of the century.

Mandi’s counseling approach is truly individualized typically blending energy therapeutic techniques and principals of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to treat a rainbow of issues including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through the lifespan, peak performance, general fatigue, anxiety, depression, trauma, cognitive disorders and managing pain. Additionally, Mandi has a broad history of assessment training for identifying ASD and neuropsychological issues.

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In this episode of Caregiver Cast, Mary interviews Paul Levin, an emotional breakthrough mentor, about making your life so much better. Paul believes that we are all hurting from childhood and other traumas. When the pain of those traumas is resolved, you are empowered to manifest the life you want. Paul teaches how you can quickly and easily trade a life of emotional pain for a life filled with more smiles and inner peace. Want to be in a state of being in love with your life every day? Tune in and enjoy!

Outline of the episode:

Caregiving and finding her calling
Being of full service to herself
The C and E when dealing with hurt
The importance of finding a support group and where to find them
The kind of mind-shift one has to do for a better outlook

About Paul Levin:

Dr. Heather Tucker was making six-figures in her dream job when she realized that the pressure, lack of recognition and support, and disruption of family engagement had turned her into somebody that she didn’t know. That’s when she called a halt and redesigned her life around who she really is. And the life harmony that she found in her own life is what she teaches others.

In 2018, Dr. Heather certified more than 300 life coaches who spread the message of empowerment. She teaches her students solid methods on how to stress less, strengthen their relationships, and make more money so they can lead with more momentum in their personal and professional lives. Dr. Heather’s primary areas of expertise include leadership, relationships, emotional intelligence, trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), technology harmony and business building.

Dr. Heather has more than 15 years of higher education teaching and research experience as

well as a natural gift of easily working with others. She received her PhD and Masters in Information Systems (Human-Computer Interaction) at age 27 from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Dr. Heather’s work has been published in many peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings and books.

Trainer and Master Practitioner of NLP, Certified Mental and Emotional Wellness Expert, Certified Holistic Emotional Intelligence Coach, Certified Professional Leadership Life Coach, Certified Motivational Speaker

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We often promise to change something that is not beneficial to ourselves. Yet, we also often see ourselves spiral back to that old unwanted nature. Habit transformation coach, Kim Allen, shares the secret to remedying this unending cycle. This transformation would bring a great impact on the well-being of caregivers for a more rewarding caregiving journey. Make sure to tune in to this episode of Caregiver cast with your host Mary Elaine to know more!

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Kim’s healing journey
An assessment that will identify internal and external habits
Guilt and healing for caregivers
Meaning of acceptance and forgiveness
Habit transformation process

About Kim Allen:

As a Habit Transformation Coach, Kim helps professionals shift their habits of thinking so they can break through self-limiting beliefs, overcome obstacles, and gain clarity in their life, business, and relationships.

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Caregivers have a lot of trauma and post-traumatic stress to deal with during their caregiving journey. Join Mary and Dr. Heather Tucker, founder, and CEO of Another Level Living, Inc., for another life-healing episode. Dr. Heather Tucker shares ways to achieve healing from trauma and post-traumatic stress. She believes that authentic relationship formation between caregivers and the elderly can happen once healing is achieved. Want to know more? Make sure to tune in and enjoy!

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Caregiving and finding her calling
Being of full service to herself
The C and E when dealing with hurt
The importance of finding a support group and where to find them
The kind of mind-shift one has to do for a better outlook

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Dr. Heather has more than 15 years of higher education teaching and research experience as

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Tune in as Judy Osuna talks about adult care centers' role in Alzheimer's care in episode 43 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host, Mary Elaine Petrucci, and Judy Osuna as they discuss the importance of centers like Alzheimer’s Family Center today in our care and support industry for the aging brain.

Judy explains what she recommends for those who care for patients with dementia, the type of service adult care centers offer to people who suffer from dementia, and what she has to say on self-care to caregivers.

In this episode you will learn:

Why is there an Alzheimer’s Family Center?
We’ve got more centenarians on the planet now than ever before in history
How to review adult care centers
You cant provide support from an empty container
Three takeaways from respite care for caregivers

About Judy Osuna:

Judy Osuna is a Manager, Community Outreach & Education at Alzheimer's Family Services Center based in Huntington Beach, California.

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Tune in as Jackie Maclean demonstrates live how the 7-minute productivity enhancer works in episode 47 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host, Mary Elaine Petrucci, and Jackie Maclean, as they talk about how she removes overwhelm and increases focus in just three phases. The exercise Jackie demonstrates is specially modeled for anyone who wakes up with dread and frustration, which helps caregivers.

Jackie discusses why today's generation is so worn out and the three phases that can help anyone who works in high-stress environments counter stress and retrieve the 'self' back to the 'calm.'

In this episode you will learn:

Jackie Maclean on learning how to ask for help
Caregivers need clarity, focus, and calm
Our current work culture banks on overstimulation
Jackie Maclean gives a demo of her exercise
What does the 7-minute productivity enhancer offer?

About Jackie Maclean:

Jackie specializes in the most challenging area that affects millions of people – addiction to substances such as tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, and other street drugs. She believes there's a real need to help people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Over the years, she has developed a method for dealing with addictions and gets consistent results.

Jackie is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Access Bars Practitioner, Certified Access Bars Facilitator, and Certified Practitioner Happy Mouth (Energetic Dentistry).

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Tune in as Brenda Soucy breaks down how powerful forgiveness can truly prove to be in episode 46 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host, Mary Elaine Petrucci, and Brenda Soucy as she talks about why forgiveness is key to empowering ourselves in different life facets. For Brenda, forgiving is freeing up energy that no longer supports us.

Brenda explains why forgiveness is a lifelong practice and what she meant by saying, “notice what you're noticing.”

In this episode you will learn:

What is the definition of forgiveness?
How does the power of the mind affect our ability to forgive?
Brenda Soucy on how the program works on clients
When we can recognize thoughts, we can repattern them
Brenda shares a client story

About Brenda Soucy:

Brenda began her personal growth journey in 2017. After experiencing professional and personal challenges, she realized to get the transformation and inner strength she desired, she would need to invest in personal growth.

She began her training with the Prosperity of Life Personal Development programs and continued her learning journey with John Assaraf, Neurogym of the Mind and its Neurology, as well as with Mary Morrissey and her DreamBuilder program. Through this journey, Brenda found a life she loves to live for!

She strongly believes in the power of utilizing one's mind to transform one's life, so she started to transform herself one step at a time and continued to enrich herself by attending other programs such as; the "Brave Thinking" Program by Brave Thinking Institute, Tony Robbins "Mastery University" Program certified at every level and became a Licensed Certified Life Transformational Coach by the Brave Thinking Institute.

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Website: https://soullifeadventure.com/

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Tune in as Dana Deane talks about the business of helping others heal from heartbreak in episode 44 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci and Dana Deane as they ponder on how Dana managed to cope with losing five beloved family members—four of which whom passed away in six years—and how this motivated her in the kind of work she puts her heart to today.

Dana explains her three (3) keys to inner peace, why she celebrates Christmas in the month of July, and the big picture that she never loses sight of when dealing with ill loved ones.

In this episode you will learn:

Dana Deane on the two reasons behind her life’s work
The three (3) keys to inner peace
Dana’s Christmas in July
No one really truly knows when someone is going to depart
Children will feel and react in a way children would

About Dana Deane:

A strong advocate for social justice and inclusion. Dedicated to the empowerment of all people who have experienced trauma, loss, stigma, and shame and/or are recovering from life experiences. A highly intuitive therapist who can cut through superficiality and assist others in finding the real issues.

Goals include; supporting individuals in finding their authentic voice and or messages. Witnessing self and others explore and examine their spirituality, Always committed to improving our world.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-deane111/

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Tune in as Dr. Jeffrey Fannin amazes us with how energy + frequency + vibration equals well-being in episode 39 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Dr. Jeffrey Fannin as he talks about why our body and brain are becoming more and more unequipped to battle modern-day oxidative stress.

Dr. Jeffrey explains what an energy field is, the reason why we can feel energy and vibrations from other people, what oxidation is, and how he helped a young man who had trouble with focus, concentration, and low SAT scores.

In this episode you will learn:

What Vibra Vision opened Dr. Jeffrey Fannin to
Jeffrey worked with a young man with low SAT scores
Our mothers can pass down something to us as our brains form in the womb
How heart math works
The brain and the body can't keep up with modern oxidation

About Dr. Jeffrey Fannin:

Dr. Jeffrey Fannin has been involved in the field of neuroscience for two decades and has been regarded as one of the foremost Brain Performance Experts in the country. His Ph.D. in Psychology, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications led him to the idea and creation of the Center for Cognitive Enhancement that later transformed into Thought Genius, LLC, where his team of experts has been brain mapping and training the brain for over 17 years.

He works with the complex practice of mapping and analyzing the brain, then training the brain for brain health and brain fitness.

Dr. Jeffrey has used his training to work with traumatic brain injury, stroke, chronic pain, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, depression, as well as personal performance related to academics, sports, and executive leadership training to enhance mental and emotional dexterity.

His cutting-edge research was co-authored with Rob Williams and published in a variety of peer-reviewed scientific journals, presenting accurate measures for creating balanced brainwave energy. For the past four years, his team has been doing international research with Dr. Joe Dispenza regarding personal transformation.

He was part of a research team at Arizona State University researching neuroscience and leadership. Their studies have involved work at the United States Military Academy at West Point; his work related to neuroscience and leadership allowed him to teach it at Arizona State University, and this work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on Fox News, Business Week, London Financial Times, in Singapore's Weekend Edition, BBC radio and many more.

He is completing a book for publication: Thought Genius: Commanding The Power of Thought. Recognizing that thought is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. This book teaches you how to harness your thoughts, connecting them with universal principles to be, do or have anything you desire.

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Website: https://thoughtgenius.com/

https://thoughtuniversity.online/

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Tune in as Barb Ashcroft talks about the many compassionate things we can do for those in grief in episode 38 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Barb Ashcroft as she shares the compassion in action guide and how this helps us act with more compassion, love, patience, and understanding for all our grieving folks.

Barb speaks on the type of question we should avoid asking someone in grief, how a perpetual calendar can be a powerful way to connect with the grieving, and why it helps someone in grief to work with a financial advisor.

In this episode you will learn:

Instead of "how are you?" we say, "it's so good to see you!"
What is a perpetual calendar?
The goal of the Compassion in Action Guide
A financial advisor can be a partner to the grieving
The things you can do for a grieving person during the holidays

About Barb Ashcroft:

Barb Ashcroft - author, mentor, and 'Thought Leader' loves assisting others by supporting their health, wellness, and lifestyle goals. Helping others find 'what they need' has always been a driving force, and assisting with Life's 'Speed Bumps' is where she shines.

Her book, 'When your Bucket List Springs a Leak,' is just a hint of how she shares: Do-overs, undo's, and life preservers when travel, health, business, and life don't go as expected. She's in her JOY when she's leading workshops helping people find their TOP Fulfillment Needs so they can gauge their next steps.

Connect with Barb Ashcroft on:

Website: https://www.barbashcroft.ca/

When Your Bucket List Springs a Leak, Book by Barb Ashcroft:

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Tune in as Samantha Rawlinson speaks on the higher chances of women suffering heart attacks than men in episode 37 of Caregiver Cast! In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Samantha Rawlinson as she talks about how she transitioned to a plant-based diet to curb the likely effects of heart diseases running from both sides of her family.

Samantha discusses the risk factors of heart disease, what a silent heart attack is, the effects of plant-based diets on cardiovascular diseases, and debunks the claims that plant-based diets are poor protein sources.

In this episode you will learn:

Samantha Rawlinson – I easily lost 14lbs. in two months
The most cited risk factors for heart disease
Plants that pack high levels of protein
How diet relates to the rise and fall of diseases
Wellness takeaways for caregivers

About Samantha Rawlinson:

Samantha is an RN Health and Wellness Coach. She helps women who are suffering from Heart disease change to a primarily plant-based diet. In the process, they will lose weight, decrease their B/P and cholesterol and gain energy and confidence.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Samantha-Rawlinson-Coaching-103707988793226/?ref=page_internal&_rdr

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Tune in as Jason Cronan explains what total wellness is and what it takes to get there in episode 36 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Jason Cronan as he talks about his experience with anxiety growing up that led to a severe panic attack in college that manifested like a heart attack.

Here, Jason shares the morning routine he uses that helps him control anxiety, what he does as a holistic wellness coach, the whole mission behind his show Wellness On The Go, and what viewers can expect from his guests.

In this episode you will learn:

Severe panic attacks can mimic the symptoms of a heart attack
What is Exercise Science?
About Jason’s upcoming book that helps knock down anxiety
The Nine (9) Dimensions of Wellness
Jason Cronan – on picturing what ‘total wellness’ looks like

About Jason Cronan:

Jason Cronan is the founder of BodyXpress. He implemented a wellness twist that separates BodyXpress from other fitness wellness companies. Other companies only focused on the business side and not the person themselves. Not all clients should be trained the same way. We serve small businesses, corporations as well as individuals. Each session is fun, safe, and effective. Plus affordable for all budgets.

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Website: https://www.bodyxpresswellness.com/

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Tune in as Sartre Jean-Gilles speaks on how caregivers can build life-long habits in today's episode 35 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Sartre Jean-Gilles as they talk about how time is commodified from caregivers and how they can keep the balance between providing care and self-care.

Here, Sartre explains how fitness behavior change coaching differs from personal training, how coaching works on the client at the core, and how Sartre involves family, fitness, finance, and faith in his coaching style.

In this episode you will learn:

How is FBC coaching different from personal training?
The Core of Coaching
Personal time is limited for caregivers
What is kinesiology?
Solopreneurs: You are the business!

About Sartre Jean-Gilles:

Sartre has a strong passion for health with over a decade of experience in health and wellness. Sartre has worked as a Personal Trainer, Kinesiologist, Coach, and Exercise Clinician (Diabetes Aerobic and Resistance Exercise (DARE) Study). In his undergraduate studies, Sartre worked with a research team in the area of exercise physiology, where he successfully published a paper in exercise physiology (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15497363/).

Sartre has volunteered as a nationally certified Special Olympic Coach, a Neuro Rehab Assistant, and a Co-chair of the Emerging Health Leaders. Sartre spent three years in Japan, where he earned a black belt in Judo. His breadth of knowledge allows him to successfully meet the various fitness needs of clients and to help them reach their fitness goals through his own Fitness on the GO business.

Connect with Sartre Jean-Gilles on:

Website: https://fitnessonthego.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sartrejeangilles/?originalSubdomain=ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sartre-Jean-Gilles-Fitness-100217475342473/

Email: sartre@fitnessonthego.ca

Phone: 403-613-3676

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Tune in as Dr. Phil Agrios explains the technique that will help you become a better caregiver to your patient and yourself in today's episode 34 of Caregiver Cast! In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Dr. Phil Agrios as he shares his experience of becoming his mother’s caregiver topped, simultaneously with a couple of serious life events that concerned his health, career, and family.

Here, Dr. Phil Agrios talks about the three inborn sabotaging traits, the difference between selfishness and self-nourishment, the benefits of de-personalizing your circumstances, and why he doesn’t like the word better.

In this episode you will learn:

Your experiences can be detrimental, beneficial, or ‘just is’
Enabling is selfish
The Three (3) Inborn Sabotaging Traits
Thriving to be better is like driving up a hill
Phil Agrios’ Highly Successful Course

About Dr. Phil Agrios:

Dr. Phil Agrios is a business breakthrough specialist who helps stressed-out business owners and executives stop self-sabotage immediately by uncovering a hidden sabotaging trait and showing them how to switch it off immediately.

Connect with Dr. Phil Agrios on:

Website: https://dragrios.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dragrios/

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Tune in as Timaree Hagenburger shares how you can start your own plant-based diet in today's episode 33 of Caregiver Cast! In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Timaree Hagenburger as they go over the factors and facts regarding the effectiveness of plant-based diets that helped Timaree make more impact in her career as a registered dietitian.

Here, Timaree talks about the impacts of epigenetics, the kind of diet she doesn't recommend to caregivers, an anti-cancer acronym of foods to consume more often, and her views on organic vs. non-organic foods.

In this episode you will learn:

Caregivers are always in a unique position
Some dairy foods can be linked to cancer
The food myths that need busting today
Organic food shouldn't be a barrier!
How do you start a plant-based diet?

About Timaree Hagenburger:

Timaree Hagenburger is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Public Health. She is a nutrition professor at Cosumnes River College, a professional speaker working in corporate wellness, and a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine.

Timaree published her first book, The Foodie Bar Way: One meal. Lots of options. Everyone's happy. (www.FoodieBars.com) and also writes articles for the Lodi News Sentinel, manages her resource-rich website (www.thenutritionprofessor.com), and teaches hands-on nutrition/cooking classes featuring fresh produce and local products.

She truly "walks her talk," as she is a health enthusiast, consistent exerciser, healthful eater, life-long learner, mother, wife, and life lover! Timaree cherishes opportunities to connect with those around her to share her knowledge and passion for food, cooking, physical activity, and good health.

Her style is marked by a blend of fun and practicality, as she offers strategies and inspiration for finding pleasure in preparing and partaking in nourishing meals and achieving and maintaining fitness.

Connect with Timaree Hagenburger on:

Website: https://thenutritionprofessor.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timaree-hagenburger-mph-rd-ep-c-b9379931/

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Tune in as Alexi Bracey discusses the significance of diet, lifestyle, and mentality in cancer cases in today's episode 30 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Dementia Prevention Coach Alexi Bracey as she shares her experience with cancer and her approach to health coaching that includes a kitchen pantry assessment.

Here, Alexi explains the common factors that contribute to the vitality of people who live long lives, how people generally develop and prevent Alzheimer's, and what the Accelerated Childhood Experience (ACE) test tells us about the link between childhood traumas and severe illness.

In this episode you will learn:

Diet and lifestyle is critical to cancer
Modern life can be sloppy
What is the ACE Test?
Your body is a garden
Can gene expression be changed?

About Alexi Bracey:

Cancer saved Alexi's life more than twenty years ago, and she started her journey to study and learn about health and a healthy lifestyle. Over the years, she has coached, consulted, taught plant-based food classes, has been Executive Chef as a Wellness Spa on several occasions, and inspired many on their journey to health.

Another moving experience at a nursing home shifted her focus to also include easy and effective ways to achieve a healthy mind and clear brain and ward of dementia.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexi-bracey-34935a7/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexi.bracey

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Tune in as Munira Zahabi talks about the type of challenges caregivers step up to in today's episode 31 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Munira Zahabi as they do a flashback of Munira's journey to becoming an uncertified caregiver for her husband, who suffered diabetes. As someone who had to fill in huge shoes, Munira shares what it's like to care for a non-compliant patient.

Here, Munira explains how impactful diabetes can be in shutting down the whole body, why caregiving can be so isolating, and how physicians, in most cases, tend to fail in communication with patients.

In this episode you will learn:

How Munira became a family caregiver
Diabetes – A menace to the body
You can take a horse to the river, and it still won't drink if it's not ready
How important communication is to caregiving
When does the EMR (electronic medical record) system come in handy?

About Munira Zahabi:

Munira Zahabi was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. She lived in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. She now resides and runs her business in Chicago, IL.

For the last 15 years, Munira has leveraged her expertise as a Business Analyst and Certified Scrum Master to help teach entrepreneurs how to build and scale their online businesses through courses and training like her signature program, Step into Your Niche, as well as many other business-building trainings inside of Munira's abundant course library.

Munira believes that anything is possible with effective and confident communication.

When Munira isn't working, she can be found traveling to visit her grandbabies, traveling with friends to new corners with her friends and family, as well as checking out new cuisines.

Her motto is simple: Don't let Dreams Consume you; make them a reality!

Connect with Munira Zahabi on:

Website: https://www.thenichenavigator.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muniraz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1013278355481956/

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Tune in as Peiming Sun shares a formula for a sustainably positive life in today's episode 30 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Peiming Sun as she talks about how caregivers, which she considers superhumans, can strategize the preservation of their energy and outlook in life. As a long-term caregiver for her own son, for Peiming, no matter what uncertainties life may bring, how we choose to see things and feed ourselves is a choice.

Here, Peiming explains how our outlook in life affects our chromosome's telomeres, what strategic pauses have to do with the tiny habit strategy, and what Peiming's PEACE framework means.

In this episode you will learn:

How does our mindset affect our telomeres?
The need for caregivers to self-preserve
Why focus on the present and not ask for too much?
What is the Tiny Habit Strategy about?
Sunny's formula for positivity in life

About Peiming Sun:

Peiming Sun was originally from Taiwan, and has become a US citizen since 2001. As an East-West Navigator in the past 30 years, she has become aware of her unique superpower to shine and serve others via the Tiny Habits Method and life strategies learned from her own journey.

She has an MS (master of science) degree in molecular biology/microbiology, an adult learning certificate, and has worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a scientist for over 11 years. She earned her DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) from Toastmasters International, and she also wrote two anthology books in 2021.

To inspire and empower men and women in midlife, she has initiated a HOPE Movement to collaborate with people over 40 in the world, using cutting-edge strategies for healthy aging, happiness, and resilience.

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Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/sunnylifestrategist

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Tune in as Kathleen Mitchell talks about the most significant challenge most caregivers face in today's episode 29 of Caregiver Cast! In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Kathleen Mitchell as Kat shares the lessons on self-care and compassion that she took away from after caregiving for her brother, and eventually, her father while working in tech.

Here, Kat explains why most caregivers fail when it comes to self-care, the difference between coaching and therapy, and the value of your core values.

In this episode you will learn:

Kathleen Mitchell – on a caregiver's struggle with self-care
What coaching and therapy do for you
The value of having boundaries
Compassion is the best service!
What are Kathleen's Wisdom Circles?

About Kathleen (Kat) Mitchell:

Kat Mitchell started Path to Discovery Coaching & Consulting because she wanted to help others discover their path to purpose. She loved leading top-performing multi-national teams in the tech world, but Kat knew she could do more. When her brother had a stroke, she knew it was time to leave corporate America to pursue coaching and care for her brother in his time of need.

I knew that there were women just like me out there, searching for a path to move forward in life, even in the midst of painful or difficult transitions. At the end of the day, we all want to live a passionate, fulfilled life - and I knew I could help others get there.

Because of Kat's experience in successfully creating excellent communication and collaboration within corporate teams, she knows how to bring people together to make a clear path forward. Kat wanted to get her career experience into the coaching world, helping non-profits increase their communication skills, which in turn creates more successful fundraising efforts.

Connect with Kathleen (Kat) Mitchell:

Website: https://www.path2discovery.com/

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Tune in as Kevin Ellis, the Bone Coach talks about the most common culprits to osteoporosis in today's episode 28 of Caregiver Cast! In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Kevin Ellis as they talk about Coach Kevin's experience with osteoporosis and how people, at large, approach osteoporosis the wrong way.

Here, Kevin Ellis discusses the tests that help spot the early stages of osteoporosis, how osteopenia differs from osteoporosis, and the kind of lifestyle and diet one must uphold to fight bone loss and bone damage.

In this episode you will learn:

The Difference Between Osteopenia vs. Osteoporosis
There are multiple types of osteoporosis
How does Celiac disease contribute to bone damage?
The kind of diet that's pro-bone
What information should you know about your own bone health

About Kevin Ellis:

Kevin is an Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach, Stronger Bones Solution™ Program Instructor, osteoporosis "thriver," and founder of BoneCoach™. He has made it his mission to help over 1+ million people around the globe address bone loss, build bone strength, stop fearing fracture, and lead active lives. He's most famous for helping people with osteopenia and osteoporosis gain clarity and confidence that improving is possible.

Connect with Kevin Ellis:

Website: https://bonecoach.com/

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Tune in as Dr. Daniel Zeiss simplifies peak states vs. inner unity in today's episode 27 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Dr. Daniel Zeiss as they talk about his "traumas" and how these struggles led him to learn about peak states. After he discusses the concept, Dr. Daniel shares how peak states can give anyone the calm, peace, and lightness that the average hustler yearns for in a busy life.

Here, Dr. Daniel explains what CPL is, how the word trauma is redefined, and what peak states offer through a few simple and actionable sequences of steps.

In this episode you will learn:

Daniel Zeiss – on stress breaking points and peak states
The effects of peak states
The inside world and the outside world
You can't get rid of all of your traumas
Peak States vs. Inner Unity

About Dr. Daniel Zeiss:

Dr. Daniel Zeiss graduated from the Insel Gymnasium in Burg auf Fehmarn in 1994. From 1996 to 2004, he studied Human Medicine at the Georg-August-University in Göttingen, Universidad de La Laguna in Tenerife, Spain, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States (USA). In 2004, Dr. Daniel Zeiss received his license to practice medicine. This was followed by positions as a resident at the University Medical Center in Surgery and Medical Informatics.

In 2005, Dr. Daniel Zeiss received his doctorate in medicine from the Georg-August University in Göttingen. This was followed by a residency in internal medicine and occupational medicine. In 2007, he received the additional title of Medical Informatics. In 2009, he was appointed as a specialist for occupational medicine and received the certificate travel medical health consultation.

Since 2010, Dr. Daniel Zeiss has worked in the international insurance industry. First at the Hannover Re SE. As part of this job in the life sector as a Medical Consultant and later as a Senior Medical Consultant, Dr. Daniel Zeiss was able to work with his family for two years in Florida, USA.

Connect with Dr. Daniel Zeiss:

Website: https://danielzeiss.com/

Get your 30-min FREE consultation with Dr. Zeiss at:

https://danielzeiss.com

Free meditation:

https://youtu.be/F6BfT6c77vs

Peak States Therapy:

https://www.peakstatestherapy.com/

Also, check out these other resources:

https://www.brucelipton.com/

https://drjoedispenza.com/

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Tune in as Amy Homsey, and Dan Martin explain what stem cell activation is all about in today's episode 27 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Amy Homsey and Dan Martin as they introduce stem cell activation patches and how their accessibility benefits everyone of all walks of life.

Here, Amy and Dan discuss what stem cell activation patches allow your body to do, their mode of use, and why it's so much better than a cup of coffee.

In this episode you will learn:

How do stem cell activation patches work?
The benefits of stem cell activation
Who should get into stem cell activation?
Amy Homsey and Dan Martin – we are an overmedicated society!
How accessible are stem cell activation patches to people?

About LifeWave:

Since 2004, LifeWave has helped people all over the world realize their greatest potential. Our patented, proprietary wellness products help to deliver more energy and stamina, mental acuity, better sleep, reduced stress, improved skin appearance, faster-wound healing, and an overall feeling of youthful vitality. Our products also help people reduce body fat and decrease pain.

We believe our transformative products and flexible business opportunities can help you approach each day with more drive, focus, enthusiasm, and passion. Because when you're at your best, you experience the world differently, and new possibilities open up all around you.

Connect with Amy Homsey and Dan Martin:

Website: https://www.lifewave.com/getstarted

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Tune in as Lee Roebeck discusses the power present in our mind's ability to choose in today's episode 25 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Lee Roebeck as they talk about Lee's experience of getting shoved inside a car's trunk in a carjacking experience and how this incident affected him as a mindset coach.

Here, Lee shares the biggest lessons he took away from Viktor Frankl's reflection from Nazi concentration camps, Napoleon Hill's book Think and Grow Rich, and Michael Bernard Beckwith's three-step approach to any negative experience.

In this episode you will learn:

Lee Roebeck – when a mindset coach gets carjacked
Michael Beckwith's Three-Step Approach to Negative Experiences
Any challenge, adversity, setback brings you the seed of an equal or greater benefit
Why coaching is critical
Whatever you're wishing for somebody else, you're wishing for yourself

About Lee Roebeck:

From rock-bottom and bankrupt to someone making a significant impact and difference in the lives of those around him, it took sheer determination, courage, willpower, and the study of personal development to change his story for the better.

Lee has this rare ability to combine humorous stories with content that inspires, entertains, and motivates all at the same time. Lee's talks are engaging and awaken the potential in people from all walks of life.

Lee Roebeck is an international mindset coach and speaker trained at the Bill Gove Speech Workshop in Boston, Massachusetts. Lee believes that every single human being has deep reservoirs of latent potential within them, and he has made it his life's mission to awaken this potential in as many people as possible.

Connect with Lee Roebeck:

Website: https://builttowin.co.za/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-roebeck-28702128/

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Tune in as Alice Pettey opens up about the character-testing life of parents with special needs children in today's episode 24 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Alice Pettey as they talk about Alice's discoveries about herself, the people around them, and the institutions that serve us as a parent to a son who suffered Smith-Magenis Syndrome. The Smith-Magenis Syndrome is a condition that affects 1 in 15,000 individuals.

Here, Alice gives an honest talk on the impacts of special needs on families, how educational and health facilities fail in their approach to special care, and her #1 advice to parents when speculating the right school for children with special needs.

In this episode you will learn:

Alice Pettey – on where the public school system falls short
You can't fully understand special care until you have to give it
Are health facilities generally equipped for special care?
Every institution must advocate for special needs!
Sleep deprivation is severe for parents with special children

About Alice Pettey:

Ms. Pettey has over 20 years of experience in providing design services. She started her foray into graphic design in 1999 when she enrolled in a graphic design certificate program through Session School for Professional Design. From there, Ms. Pettey completed a multi-media certificate and moved into working as an in-house graphic designer. After working at an interior design firm, mortgage brokerage, and as a freelance designer. Ms. Pettey eventually became the design point-of-contact for the Americas service areas of an international infrastructure firm.

In 2012, after corporate outsourcing of design functions, Ms. Pettey once again moved to provide graphic design services from a freelance position. After completing a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Media Design, Ms. Pettey incorporated into an LLC (Alice Pettey Branding & Strategic Design) at the end of 2014. In 2019, Alice Pettey Branding & Strategic Design, LLC took on the trade name of Neurotic Dog Studios.

With the shift in services that occurred during the 2020 pandemic, Ms. Pettey was able to pursue a long-desired certification as a Brand Specialist. In early 2021 Ms. Pettey was certified as a Brand Strategist.

Connect with Alice Pettey :

Website: https://neuroticdogstudios.com/

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Tune in to Ellie Phillips, DDS, as she talks about why oral health is crucial to impacting general health in today's episode 23 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Ellie Phillips, DDS, as she debunks outdated dental practices and modern-day dental products that claim to be good for your mouth. As Ellie explains her approach to dentistry, she helps make known the strategies that prove losing your teeth to deterioration doesn't have to happen.

Here, they expound on what biofilm protection is and why it's essential to your oral health, what Periodontal pathogens are, and what alkaline and xylitol can do for your oral health.

In this episode you will learn:

Ellie Phillips' primary focus as an oral doctor and dental health educator
The Oral Ecology of your Mouth
Are the drinks you're drinking and mouth products you're using helping you?
The Wonders of Xylitol
Why do you need a pH meter at home?

About Ellie Phillips, DDS:

Dr. Ellie Phillips is an Oral Health Educator. She has been a dentist for over four decades but prefers to think of herself as an Oral Health Educator. This is because Dr. Ellie respects the true definition of the word "doctor," which originates from the Latin word "docco" - to teach.

Dr. Ellie believes that real doctors should interest their patients in the importance of daily home care, diet, and the causes and prevention of disease.

Connect with Ellie Phillips, DDS:

Website: https://drellie.com/

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Tune in to a coverage of Caregiver Lifeline Community's live Q&A session in today's episode 22 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with live guests as they share the different challenges and realities for caregivers in their journey of caring for senior loved ones.

Here, they talk about recommendations for new caregivers and why you need to surround yourself with resources. They also tackle the real hardships in hospice and the ways you can advocate for your loved one as their caregiver.

In this episode, you will learn:

Caregiving is a calling
Taking care of yourself as a caregiver is a must
Don't underestimate the power of creating memories
How you can advocate for your loved one in terms of care
The Challenges of Hospice

About Mary Elaine Petrucci:

Mary Elaine is a healthcare expert who has nearly twenty years of healthcare and pharmaceuticals sales and marketing experience with neurorehabilitation, hospitals, and home health companies, as well as twenty years as a healthcare provider working with children and adults in schools, home care, hospitals, nursing homes, and memory care settings, as well as independent and assisted living facilities.

She has a Master's in Business of Administration Degree in Healthcare Management from Boston University.

Mary Elaine's unique family legacy of activism in the labor movement in the coalfields in Southern Colorado led her to pursue a career in healthcare as a Speech-Language Pathologist; her mission has been to give children and adults a 'voice' to communicate their wants and desires.

Mary Elaine's health and wellness Podcast: Caregiver Cast, Global Summit: The Caregiver Conference and an ongoing Facebook Group full of resources, expert information, and interviews, as well as comprehensive website and blog full of health and wellness information for Caregivers and those they are caring for, has your family in mind when creating helpful checklists, expert interviews, masterclass, and boot camp events.

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Tune in to Junko Horvath as she talks about the work of a certified financial transitionist in today's episode 21 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with Junko Horvath as they dive into what inspired Junko to write her book Women in Financial Transition: Secure Your Future by Avoiding the Most Common Money Mistakes Women Make.

Here, they go over the four stages of transitions in life, why financial planning is considered a living document, the bucket strategy and how it helps with risk mitigation, and the similarities between Japanese and American women regarding money.

In this episode you will learn:

What is a Certified Financial Transitionist?
Planning your finances – the younger, the better!
On investing based on age and wants
The Bucket Strategy
About the book Women in Financial Transition by Junko Horvath

About Junko Horvath:

Junko is the CEO of Fujiyama Wealth Management. She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and one of only 200 Certified Financial Transitionists (CeFT®) in the world. She specializes in helping people manage Life Transitions, with a special focus on Women in Transition.

With over 20 years of experience, she helps clients navigate monumental situations in their lives that require a financial expert - including the loss of a spouse, transitioning through a divorce, receiving an inheritance, moving from the workforce into retirement, and selling a business. She is a six-time recipient of the Five Star Professional Award, which is given to the top 3% of financial advisors in Atlanta.

Junko is a proud member of the Balser Giving Circle that helps underprivileged children and young adults. She started an annual charity concert in 2018 to raise money for Torah Day School of Atlanta by singing and introducing Japanese culture to the community.

She was a successful fundraiser for her synagogue and was heavily involved in helping other charities in Atlanta. Junko lives in Dunwoody with her husband and her mother she brought with her father from Japan seven years ago.

Connect with Junko Horvath:

Website: https://www.fujiyamawealth.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/junkohorvath/

Women In Financial Transition, Book by Junko Rivka Horvath:

https://www.fujiyamawealth.com/wift-book/

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Tune in to Tina Baxter as she talks about the basic know-hows to considering a nursing home in today's episode 20 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with guest Tina Baxter as they discuss the many beautiful and unfortunate stories from nursing homes that she uses to highlight the importance of choosing the right nursing facility for your loved one.

Here, Tina shares what occurs in long term care facilities, the particular things you need to look into when placing a loved one in a nursing home, what common factors result to lawsuits, and more.

In this episode you will learn:

What to do before choosing a nursing home
The best hospice care go above and beyond when defining care
What falls result to lawsuits
Sometimes, you have to be innovative with residents
There are alternatives to restraints

About Tina Baxter:

Tina Baxter functions as president and lead consultant in the Baxter Professional Services company. Tina Baxter is a board certified gerontological nurse practitioner, an entrepreneur, and has experience in the areas of legal nurse consulting, health education and promotion, mental health and addiction nursing, gerontology, chronic disease management, and health prevention initiatives.

She has given lectures on Women and Addiction; Cardiovascular disease in African Americans, Violence Prevention in the Healthcare setting, Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly, and Fall Prevention in Older Adults.

You can find Tina Baxter on:

Website: https://www.baxterprofessionalservices.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-baxter-58b25925/

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Tune in to Helen Scherrer-Diamond as she explains how you can face your life's most unthinkable event with ease in today's episode 19 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with guest Helen Scherrer-Diamond as they talk about the factors that contribute to why it's wise to prepare for your own death as early as you can.

Here, Helen simplifies what preplanning your funeral means, why it may not be possible to choose your backyard as a burial site, and the protection plan that provides support and comfort in times when yourself—or a loved one—passes far away from home.

In this episode you will learn:

Decisions about death need to be put into writing
Why should you preplan your funeral?
The difference between a funeral service and a gravesite service
The Inman Travel Protection Plan
"As life changes, we too need to make changes in our lives."

About Helen Scherrer-Diamond:

As Community Outreach Director, Helen Scherrer-Diamond brings a diverse background to Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care. Born in Philadelphia, Helen earned her degree in Business Administration and Communications. After an internship at IBM, Helen started her career in the sales department.

She was later hired by PA Blue Shield, then with a marketing company, serving many small business owners in metro Atlanta.

Helen worked with an agency of MassMutual, then as an Estate Planning Representative with a legal firm. Having lost her parents by age 28, Helen understands the importance of final expense insurance. She obtained her Georgia Life and Health insurance license and educated the community about preplanning. Helen is a world traveler and is married with three stepsons.

You can find Helen Scherrer-Diamond on:

Website: https://dresslerjewishfunerals.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-scherrer-diamond-82142923/

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Tune in to Tanya Millar as she simplifies the value insurance adds to your life in today's episode 18 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with guest Tanya Millar as they talk about a working mom's crazy pivot from emergency medical services to the insurance industry. Here, Tanya explains the insurance industry's contribution to her and her family's quality of life and the role insurance plays in your journey to financial independence.

Tanya also talks about her holistic approach to insurance and client relations, how insurance helps visualize your life after retirement, why your young ones should get insurance while they're still young, and why she considers PTSD a bad and good event in her life.

In this episode you will learn:

PTSD – the hardest and best thing that happened
A holistic approach to a client's financial standing
How does insurance add to an individual's life?
Financial decisions are harder to make when life breaks you
Why do you need to get your child insurance early?

About Tanya Millar:

As an insurance agent, Tanya's goal is to give people from all backgrounds the power to become financial services business owners so that every family can access financial knowledge, products, and resources to prepare for a better future.

You can find Tanya Millar on:

Website: https://agents.wfgcanada.ca/tanya-millar

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Tune in to Adrian Armstrong as he explains how pulsed electromagnetic fields impact the quality of one's life in today's episode 16 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with guest Adrian Armstrong as he talks about how electromagnetic fields naturally work with sleep, pain, stress, and other issues that affect life directly. After that, Adrian explains what electromagnetic fields have to do with why people generally feel better with nature than in modernized urban settings.

Adrian also expounds on the biological windows of our cells, the interaction of external frequencies with how humans are naturally designed, why PEMF Mats benefit not just the user, and more.

In this episode you will learn:

What do PEMFs do?
We're receiving more frequencies than ever
Why everyone must try a PEMF Mat
How you live daily creates your health
The effects of PEMF Mats work the same way as toothbrushing

About Adrian Armstrong:

In August of 2015, after a car accident and shoulder injury, Adrian discovered PEMF Therapy Mats and started using one for himself and with all of his massage clients.

The results that Adrian felt and that he witnessed in others were so remarkable that educating people on the benefits of using PEMF became his main passion. He has now helped hundreds of people on their journey to amazing health benefits and, for many, increased wealth and lifestyle freedom.

You can find Adrian Armstrong on:

Website: https://pemfsolution.com/home

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianarmstrong/?originalSubdomain=ca

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Tune in to Marty Silbernik, the Medicare Expert, as he explains all the basics of Medicare coverage in today's Episode 15 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with guest Marty Silbernik as he gives a rundown of what you can expect from the most used Medicare plans. As he debunks the most common Medicare myths, Marty reveals how Medicare isn't the same for every person. Like trousers, what may seem fit for someone may not be perfectly tailored for you.

Marty speaks about who Medicare is for, the Medicare assistance you can get from the state, the difference between Medicare Advantage Plans and Supplement Plans, and the precautions you can take to protect yourself from scams.

In this episode you will learn:

How can you enroll in Medicare?
Myths about Medicare that need busting
What is the difference between Medicare Advantage Plans vs. Medicare Supplement Plans?
The three most popular plans
How can you protect yourself from Medicare scams?

About Marty Silbernik:

After 30+ years in the fast-paced restaurant industry, Marty Silbernik took his customer service skills and knowledge and moved into the Voluntary Benefits Insurance and Medicare arena. With more than 15 years of Benefits, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage experience, Marty brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help his clients find the best plans for their needs.

With access to all of the major plans, Marty can custom tailor a Benefits program, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Part D Drug plan, or Dual Needs plan that will exceed your expectations and fit into your budget.

You can find Marty Silbernik on:

Website: https://www.unitedinsuranceexperts.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martysilbernik/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/martysilbernik

Get a FREE Medicare evaluation from Marty now:

https://calendly.com/marty4Medicare

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Tune in to Martin Salama, the architect of Warrior's L.I.F.E. Code, as he shares how you can live incredibly full every day in today's Episode 14 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with guest Martin Salama as they talk about the Warrior's L.I.F.E. Code. For Martin, a warrior goes through different adversities in life. Although, warriors aren't only defined by the battles they face. Instead, Martin believes that a warrior is determined by how one comes out of the other side of adversity.

Martin speaks about how the word "rationalize" can be split into two, how you can go from worrier to warrior, the difference between emotions and feelings, and how our abundance and lack mindset manifest in daily life.

In this episode you will learn:

What is the Warrior's L.I.F.E. Code?
Martin Salama – from worrier to warrior
I.F.E. for Caregiving
The Abundance and Lack Mindset
How people perceive you start with how you perceive yourself

About Martin Salama:

Martin Salama discovered the secret to an abundant mindset through losing EVERYTHING. Beginning with the loss of his brother at a very young age and continuing through to his divorce after 25 years of marriage, Martin understood that abundance isn't sourced from the environment around you — it begins within.

Despite losing everything, from family to his financial security and home, Martin searched for answers to develop his newfound mindset further. The journey led him to become a life coach in 2010 and, ultimately, led him to marry the incredible woman he is now honored to Live Incredibly Full with Everyday.

As a life coach, Martin enjoyed helping others who are frustrated with their life (as he was), UNCOVER their greatness, and begin living abundantly in every moment of their lives.

You can find Martin Salama on:

Website: https://thewarriorslifecode.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-salama-cpc-eli-mp/

Find out how you can live incredibly full every day:

https://www.thewarriorslifecode.com/optin1626878008270

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Tune in to Laura Lane as she shares her story of learning life and love through the journey of a daughter with cancer in today's episode 14 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with guest Laura Lane as she imparts her experience of going through life while battling her beloved teenage daughter’s journey with Pinealoblastoma, a rare type of cancer that hits one in every seven million individuals.

Here, Laura talks about what reaching out, connecting, reflecting, gratitude, and love meant to her in her journey with her daughter’s battle with cancer.

In this episode you will learn:

Laura Lane – on facing a daughter’s fight with cancer
What helps you provide the support others need?
A story about how humans can do beautiful things
The meaning of love by Yann Dall'Aglio
We know nothing about our timeline in life

About Laura Lane:

Laura Lane offers hope in a hopeless situation for caregivers that want to learn how to develop grace under pressure during the daily care of their pediatric oncology patients. During her webinars, workshops, and retreats, they learn how to better cope with the pressures and stress of being a caregiver while developing increased self-care and compassion.

Laura provides a safe, steady, and grounded place for parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers to let down their guard and feel a sense of belonging and connection. Her programs were created to support participants in the search for feelings of peace, greater perspective, and fostering a stronger relationship with the divine.

For cancer moms who need to feel understood and supported and realize that they can’t make this journey on their own, Laura is a professionally trained transformational workshop leader there to support them along the way. Unlike other secular organizations, Laura isn’t afraid to have deep spiritual conversations that bring more joy and gratitude and a closeness to God during the dark nights of the soul.

Laura’s proven, innovative, 7 pillar approach to living with grace and ease supports caregivers in feeling more confident, loved, and supported while developing a deeper, more meaningful relationship with loved ones and God.

She does more than just help individuals cope. She helps them feel healthier, stronger, connected, and grounded. Her processes help her participants not only become more emotionally resilient but bounce back quicker from tough situations. Her workshops and retreats are designed to allow caregivers a luxurious, safe, relaxed space to create deep spiritual connections and insights that lead to greater perspective and peace.

Laura’s loving, generous, graceful manner permeates every activity for caregivers to feel loved, supported, and benefit from the resources she shares with her participants. As a cancer mom herself, she recognizes the heartache and daily stress that face moms and caregivers whose kids are fighting for their lives.

You can find Laura Lane on:

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Tune in to Darlene Petrie, the CEO of Scam Prevention International, as she talks about Scam Prevention in today's Episode 13 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with guest Darlene Petrie as they talk about the internet know-hows that help protect seniors when surfing the internet. According to Darlene, the internet has seen a whopping 22% increase in internet usage from seniors since the pandemic. However, to anyone clueless about how fishy the web can sometimes get, this can entail danger.

Darlene explains how seniors become easy targets for scams, the statistics of scam crimes worldwide, and why it is imperative to report scams.

In this episode you will learn:

Darlene Petrie – on the experience of risky interactions on the internet
How prolific is scamming worldwide?
How do seniors become easy targets for scammers?
How Not to Get Scammed Online – Basic Tips and Tricks
Why is it important to share experiences with scams?

About Darlene Petrie:

Darlene Petrie is the CEO and founder of Scam Prevention International. SPI is passionate about making the internet a safe, secure, and fun space for users. They educate and increase individuals, families, and small businesses' awareness on how internet users can detect and protect themselves from various online scams, including identity theft, social media hacks, email scams, phishing, romance scams, and more.

You can find Darlene Petrie on:

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Tune in to Peg Duchesne, an experienced medic back in the army, as she explains how you can infuse happiness to your caregiving in today's Episode 12 of Caregiver Cast!

In this episode of Caregiver Cast, join your host Mary Elaine Petrucci with guest Peg Duchesne as she talks about her own journey of providing care for her mother, who battled with Parkinson's Disease. Because Peg is also a marketing strategist, she believes that communication is everything. This outlook has helped her understand the power of communication in providing care and how communication can be a tool to keep our loved ones engaged and involved in everyday life despite the conditions they face.

Peg shares how she approached the balance between caregiving and caring for herself, her top recommendations for caregivers, what we can learn from the platinum rule, and more.

In this episode you will learn:

Caregiving – not a decision, more of a calling!
How Peg infused happiness into her caregiving
Tips for those starting out on their caregiving journey
Make them comfortable as much as possible
Caregivers deserve the care that they too need

About Peg Duchesne:

Communication is everything! Peg Duchesne's mission is to help people think "big picture" when they imagine their lives or careers. She is a professional problem solver. For eleven years now, helping business owners with marketing in the age of social media has been her passion.

Peg's goal is to simplify and make life easier for small businesses and individuals by leveraging her communication skills. Several words have been used to describe how she does this. You might call her a marketing strategist or a communications consultant. Peg likes to think of herself as a "message therapist."

Peg is a published author, and her book WISDOM – Words to Inspire You To Create Your Own Legacy was written to guide others towards growth through knowledge. Over the years, she searched for products and programs that could help people start their own businesses and become successful. Serving as a guide to their success is its own reward.

You can find Peg Duchesne on:

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Welcome to Caregiver Cast, I'm Mary Elaine Petrucci your host. I have a special guest speaker today, Rachel Donnelley, who will be speaking on End of Life tasks and logistics that everyone should be considering. And before I introduce her formally, I am going to read a little bit of her biography. So after many experiences with loss, including the death of her parents at a young age, Rachel founded black dress consultants, a consulting firm that helps individuals and families manage the unavoidable tasks and logistics of after loss and end of life situations.

Rachel is also a fundraiser extraordinary having worked in higher education fundraising for Agnes Scott College, Emory University, and Georgia Institute of Technology. Rachel serves on the board of directors on glove not lost in Atlanta non-profit that provides grief tools and free photography sessions for families facing terminal diagnoses.

Welcome to Caregiver Cast Rachel, Thank you, Mary Ellaine. Thank you so much for having me. I'm delighted to be here. Will you be able to pick up my interests last Friday? So let's, um, see if I can learn a little bit more about you. So can you tell us a little bit more about your background and how did your earlier career path relate to or inspire your current work in the space around helping families find closure after the loss of a loved one?

Right. Well, I've really, you know, I'm a people person. I love working with people. I love trying to solve complex problems. I love trying to be strategic. And so my experience is as a professional fundraiser and higher education, you know, allowed me to build long-standing relationships with families, um, coming up, helping to address complex problems.

They're working collaboratively to manage and allocate funds in that particularly in resource. Constrained environments. Um, so having built a lot of those skills have helped me not only personally, to administer, you know, as states, um, but helping families and individuals, uh, manage a lot of as unavoidable logistics that come with what I like to call the business of death.

Um, and also helping families. Um, reach their philanthropic goals and build a film, Profit legacy also translates a lot into them creating, um, the legacy that they want to pass on to their families after they're gone. So addressing all of those important little, um, parts of their legacy to create, um, that everlasting, those memories and traditions to pass on to their wealth.

   That is a lot. Thank you very much for sharing that. Um, more about your background. I know that, um, just working with my family and knowing some of those logistics, that one has to plan, it's really nice that you can. Built these legacies, like you say, for, um, their philanthropic organizations or just for their family.

So I think that's wonderful. Right? Exactly. So what was the motivation behind the creation of black dress consultants? So I can just say it by quoting that old saying “Necessity is the mother of invention”. Um, I lost my father when I was in high school and then, my father was a physician. So I was used to accompanying him on home visits or patients being around, being around, um, in a sick patient.

Um, and then, so I was very comfortable with that environment, um, in those situations, but then my mom got sick and passed away. Um, after I had just gotten married and had two young children, and I had to take over Karen from her brother and my uncle who lives in a different state to manage his care, all his estate plans.

So being thrown into that environment, And those situations of probating, an estate settling and estate selling properties and furnishing, um, and you know, a person the entire lie, you know, both of my parents, all of their belongings that my mother had hung on to after he passed away was very daunting.

And you're really a lot of people in the business of death, managing those logistics. You're left to a lot of your own devices to have. Recreate the wheel and make a lot of decisions that you have no idea how to make, um, that are a lot are very, um, can be very hard. And you're in this grief stricken. Uh, state BrainPOP and you're tired and overwhelmed.

And so I think it's very unfair to expect family members and surviving loved ones to have to take on that. The sheer volume of decisions, tasks, logistics, paperwork. And because we don't talk about this a lot, we don't talk about the logistics of death and dying people wouldn't really know what to do. So it's like I said, you have to recreate that wheel every time.

So I wanted to create a service based on my own experiences to help fill in these gaps. I saw firsthand how trying to manage the care of a surviving loved one, find two unfurnished, male off death certificates may administer a probated estate. And yes, I had great Attorneys and Accountants and Financial Advisors that there's all that in-between, that's left to someone and to, to have to juggle that.

Well, having your own family, your own household full-time job. It's a lot. And I think that families and surviving loved ones deserve the space to grieve. They deserve to have someone there to help fill in those gaps. So I created the service that I would have. Thank you very much. And I wish I had known you earlier.

  You could have helped out with some of my situations. I know it's very, then you understand you did it, but if you haven't, you know, it's very hard, uh, to have to realize and, and know how to manage these tasks. Most definitely. Yes. I know selling off assets and. Dealing with, you know, it's state sales and arranging funerals.

And all of that is, it is very daunting. I agree. So you, your company Black Dress Consultants, offer consulting services both before and after a loss. Can you explain the difference between the two? Yeah, absolutely. Um, so we can provide, you can be engaged to help family or client, both, both sides or in both buckets.

As I like to say Endless Life. So helping a family, whether they are just getting started with their estate plans and end of life wishes, or to help complement and enhance the work that they're already doing. Say with their estate planning Attorney or a Financial Advisor, and then helping address some of those blind spots that I have seen in working with clients and personally that I want to make help a plan button up and get organized.

So from anything, from making sure that their funeral preferences and wishes are documented and written down a chair who family, helping families get their digital estate organized, which is a huge part, um, of a state planning. And it's getting a bigger and bigger part of it. Um, as our online presence and lives continues to flow more seamlessly from paper to online.

So having people to get that organized, um, what is important to them? Like can talk about that legacy, meaning what are those traditions? Those, the physical photos, the stories that they want to make sure are preserved and shared with loved ones. So having addressed those blind spots and they supercharge their end of life in estate plans.

And then in the after loss, um, I sort of put it in the bucket of, you know, when you look at a job description, it says other duties as assigned. That's basically what I try to help family members address are those other duties as assigned. That fall outside of the realm of maybe what the funeral director or the estate planning attorney or the financial advisor is doing, helping them to complete the mail off paperwork's, you know, sending the death certificates, closing accounts, managing an estate sale, um, getting, um, physical property appraised and sold or donated.

Um, so just, it can be very garden variety just based on the circumstances, the situation over what's happening with the family. So, but what I do, what we do is try to meet that client where they are coming up with a customized roadmap, think of us as GPS for after loss. And we're going to come up with that personalized roadmap to navigate you in that situation.

 That sounds fantastic. To have somebody else take care of all of those extra tasks that, yeah, we'd rather, we don't mind doing, but I guess, like you said, you can't really grieve and do it at the same time. Why and there maybe things that you can take care of, or, and then there are other things you're like, I just can't, I don't have time to deal with it, especially if we have a family.

But they live out of state, and they physically cannot manage logistics, um, buttoning up and settling in the state. We can help fill in and outsource those duties so we can be as involved as the family wants, um, either supplementing or really being the outsourced professionals to come in and manage those tasks and face.

I liked the way you said it, um, you customize your plan for all families, cause I'm sure everyone has different wishes and what kind of legacy that they want to leave. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. Yeah. So we try to meet them where they are. You said that there were some blind spots in the end of life planning.

Can you give us an idea of what some of those are? Yeah. So I talked about a couple of them, you know, how do you want your family to remember you? How do you want to be brave, already want your family to raise you? And I know that may sound weird, but what, that can be a big point of contention for families, you know, I've seen adult children fight over the argue and not be able to.

Um, to an agreement on what to do with their father after he's passed away, you know, oh, well dad told me he wanted to be cremated. I never heard him say that, you know, the children are fighting and, you know, in some states you have to sign off the surviving loved ones have to sign off and they have to come to an agreement of what's going to happen to that body.

Um, so writing that down. Making sure it fulfills your wishes and sharing that with your loved one, your aging preferences. What does aging grace really or aging place mean to you and writing that down and sharing it? Same thing with loved ones. Have you looked into long-term care insurance? What about, um, you know, your Medicaid or Medicare or are you good?

Do we need to bring in somebody to review this. Um, do you want to go ahead and start downsizing and decluttering, go ahead and move into the agent life community to save your family, that, um, hassle down the road. Um, and then the digital estate is a huge part of it. Um, and then there could be some really fun parts of planning of, of, of end-of-life planning, being very intentional about.

 No writing down those stories, those recipes, those traditions, maybe taking, making it a tradition Thanksgiving to sit down and go through family photos and writing down who all those people are on those photos. So that, that historical knowledge doesn't get lost. And, you know, being intentional about where are the photos maybe online?

How do you want to make copies for all your children's or they have them, like I said, being intentional and strategic about preserving and storing those items so that they're not lost after, you know, a loved one passes away, because I know there are a lot of times I know for, I cleaned out my, my grandmother's house that had been in my family for 120 years.

I just went through thousands of photos where I didn't know who those people were. That's very sad. That that whole historical knowledge is gone. I don't have anybody to ask. So I want to make sure that things like that are preserved for my family and I can help you achieve that. I think that's wonderful that you're, you can take all of that person's life and a legacy and.

Put it in, um, like you said, either digitally or when photos, just for the family so that they know their history and who the people are that they, you know, were there. Relatives and things like that in friends that they really enjoyed. So I think that's really, really critical. Yeah. And I can't stress enough that the digital state part of it in our lives no longer in file cabinets or physical folders, they're online, they're on devices, they're in the cloud.

Um, and making sure there are plans. Ahead of time and your family knows maybe how to unlock her phone or access your computer to get your contact list or, um, access what bills you've been paying online. That's very important to make sure that there's no identity theft protect you from the bank. Um, subscriptions or ongoing bills don't drain money from the state.

Um, so it's, you know, these are things that you have a mass over a lifetime. You want to make sure that they're preserved and protected for your family. I think you sounds like you've considered all those little details that families need to really consider when they're making, making plans before, or even after a loved one passes?

 So in helping all your, um, plump families, what did they need the most when help navigating one a love one is before passing or after it's when the majority of my clients have been in the after loss states. Um, it's really helping to be that, that custom GPS for them. Um, helping them with navigating getting accounts closed, letting informing organizations or custodians on getting the service providers know about the passing of a loved one mailing off the death certificate.

Changing names as needed. Now I'm a notary, so I can sit down with them and go through all the paperwork that needs to be notarized and get that mailed off. Um, a lot of times just figuring out what to do with all that stuff. We have more stuff than we ever have. The.

And it can be hard to know this, this, this needs to be a praise. So sort of coming up with a customize. Um, solution for her items and putting them in different grouping them to figure out, to make a plan what to do with them, and then saying that sometimes just being that accountability partner to them those are the __.

Okay. We really need to figure out what to do with all of your old cell phones that have been sitting in a drawer we need to figure out. What to do with all of your husband's medications, you can't, they shouldn't just sit in your house. Right. Um, so gently, you know, but very carefully with kid gloves, helping that family come up with solutions and being that accountability partner for them.

That's fantastic. Um, so let's. We know that you're not a financial planner or an attorney. So how do you really differentiate yourself between those two, um, career paths? Yeah, so my goal is to compliment and enhance the work that's being done by this other professionals. I don't want to duplicate any work that's already been done.

You know, your estate planning attorney has already come up with a plan help you think through your, your remembrance of funeral wishes. Okay. Done. We don't need to do that. Um, so like I said, I want to help guide them and that advice, especially if you're in a probate, uh, situation, I want to help you fulfill your duties as the executive.

Under the guidance of an attorney. Um, so to make sure everything is being done. Know, according to the law and everything's kosher and done the right way. Um, so like, as I have a vast network of professionals that are in my network, that I can either not just in Atlanta, not just in Georgia, but all over that I can refer clients to.

 And so I want that, that was the thing that was one hard thing for me. Is it navigating having a probate and a state and three different, uh, states? Oh my goodness. Finding, um, all of those professionals, um, sourcing all of them and finding the people that you could trust and that you knew, or you weren't going to do a good job.

So that's, I think where we can really add a lot of value is helping sources, vendors as professionals to help provide that continuum of care. Otherwise, it can be very destroyed and you're like, oh gosh, you've got to try to find an estate sale company and Poughkeepsie or, a probate attorney in Burbank. You know, it’s that can be a very daunting task.

So trying to be that one stop to help sources, vendors and professionals. That's great. I like we in healthcare say that there's this continuum of care. So it's kind of nice that you've kind of added onto that piece. Um, so thank you for that. We should do the same thing and help, you know, and during life that we in, in, in death, we should be treating people with those same, that same level of care and, and after loss.

I totally agree with that. I think it really does help the family when everything is planned out beforehand. Um, not to say that there may be some surprises in that journey going to be surprises there, you know, and they're all in. They're going to be situations where you know, that the death happened. And expectedly tragically.

You just weren't able to get things done in time. And that case, you know, I can also add a lot of value in helping navigate that. Um, but I just, you know, like I said, I'm a firm believer that every family deserves the space to rate. Um, and so giving them that gift isn't that valuable. Most definitely. I know it's just really hard when you're they have so many things to do and to plan.

And, um, like you said, find professionals to do like a real estate value on the house. The state sells all of that. I mean, you. Really need to have somebody like you to really help the process so that you don't have to spend a lot of time looking for someone when you can just go to you and your resources and have it all taken care of. Exactly , exactly , absolutely.

So what is, can you describe one of the most unique. Or a memorable experience you've had with the family after a loss. Gosh, um, you know, it's been, um, I've seen a lot of things, you know, and it's definitely never, uh, and I don't want to sound insensitive, but it's really never a dull moment and it's just, I love, that's what I really.

 Um, enjoys being able to help problem solve for those unexpected things that come up that you weren't expecting. I was working with a client and the executor lived out of state that you could help, um, you know, um, decluttering, um, emptying a house to get it ready for sale. Family had Arctic to come in and gone through all the belongings and taken everything.

Either that they wanted or a value special to the family. And I was discharged with having the junk removal company come in and take everything. So we're really at the tail end of this process and getting it ready for sale. And, you know, I was still finding several things in the house, like copies of, um, the deceased passport or checking checkbooks, and that I was gathering up to make sure that those would be.

Shredded and not just thrown into a dump. And as, as the junk removal company was furiously, just throwing things in the truck. I noticed three big boxes that say. Um, cremated human remains. And, um, the family had not know that they're the humane, the cremated remains of their family members were still with this loved one.

So there were literally about to be thrown into the trunk to be thrown in the Dungeness. So I quickly grabbed all three of them and, you know, called the family. I think you want that you said, and they said, oh my gosh. Yes, absolutely. So went down. Good fun fact to know FedEx and ups will not, will not mail them.

You have to go to the U S P S to do that. So the lady at the task was quite interested to know why I had three. Sets if you made it cremated remains. And I did not have the answer to that, but now that off to the family, they were very appreciative that those didn't get thrown away. Oh my goodness. I can't imagine.

Yeah. So that was, that made me feel good that I was able to return those to the family. Most definitely. I hope then that they were able to put those remains in a cemetery. Yeah. Were important to them. Exactly. Wow. So how do people get in touch with you Rachel? How did they hear about you and your services? You know, the majority of my clients do come from one-on-one referrals.

  What I think is super important, you know, the I'm so young, I want to, I want you to feel comfortable with working for me. And, and I think that one-on-one referral to my services is very, very valuable tool, especially in navigating a situation and end of life after loss. It's a very vulnerable time. It's a hard time.

Um, so I want people who feel comfortable passing along the name. Um, so I am, um, on Instagram, I get a lot of connections there. Facebook, I have a weekly Instagram lives. Um, I am of course, go to my website, black consultants.com and fill out, um, customer inquiry form that will come to me. I offer a 30 minute free consultation, um, to find out, you know, what's going on?

What are the three things? That I can take away from you. If you had a magic. If I had a magic wand, what's keeping you up at night and then figuring out if I'm the best, best fit to help navigate those. Um, you know, you can reach out to me on the social tones, on my website, email me Rachel@Blackdressconsultant.com, um, and you know, I'm happy to speak with, with anybody and everybody.

I can provide virtual consulting, um, to Lala. I have clients that are all over the U S ranging from California to Boston, to Florida. Um, so a lot of things as we've realized in the past year and a half can be done virtually. Uh, so we've adapted our consulting services. And the same manner to help work with the clients via zoom phone, text, all the things.

So that's, you know, Learn a little bit more about me and reach out and just have a conversation. Thank you for that free 30 minute consultation. That's fabulous. I know that there are people in the audience who would really need your services at this time. The other thing is that you also have another.

Special gift for our listeners. Could you explain that? I do. And if you sign up for our email list, we'll send you a free after loss guide. It's a very comprehensive after-loss guide that has not only a checklist, but lots of resources. Um, in terms of brief support and how to set up, you know, an online Memorial, um, virtual Memorial planning, but I also have, um, running a great promotion right now where we offer our lieu of flowers package.

This is services that can be gifted to another one in need. Um, if they've just lost a loved one or. Down the road and you want to do more than send another castle roll or a ham. Um, and you want to provide practical guidance. You can purchase a package is $300. And that is right now, three hours of our services where it's usual, usually too.

So you buy two hours, give one hour for free. Nice. That can be gifted to anyone. That's where we get a lot of our clients who are all over the U S is a loved one, will purchase it and gift it to someone across, across the country because they can't be there to provide that in-person support study. If you want to, um, purchase that, you can send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook, or send me an email, go to our website.

  And we will provide you with, um, a gift card or gift certificate to, to send to your loved one or family members. Well, thank you very much. All those gifts are just really amazing and being set. Um, one really needs, um, in an after loss situation. So thank you so much for providing all of those services to the listeners on caregiver cast.

Do you have any final words that you would like to leave with the audience? I know that this is hard. I want people to understand, to understand that I know that this is a hard topic. This is a hard thing to tackle. So I don't want to make light of that. Um, and I, you know, I, I think that end of life planning is the greatest gift you could ever give your face.

So I agree, help be a resource, be that accountability partner that gives me such joy, um, helping people to be prepared for. And giving your family the space debris. Um, so you can also prepay for our services. Um, but we're here, like I said, to help guide you through those transitions, come up with that customized plan and make sure everything's buttoned up for your family down.

Well, thank you very much. I like that idea of being an accountability partner. Cause I know some times, um, you tend to lose track of what you need to do or what other documents that you have to provide in order to, um, like you say probate the will and depending on the state that you're in. So thank you so much for being here.

Um, I think you have given the audience a lot of great information to think about and to do it now versus after a loss. So thank you so much. You're welcome Mary Ellaine. Thank you so much for having me. I'm so glad that you and I have connected, and I just loved that. That you do as a, as a former caregiver. I know it is a difficult road.

It's tough. So anything that we can do to provide resources and any reprieve. It's invaluable. Most definitely. I mean, that's really, one of the goals of caregivers is really to provide them with all the resources that they need and they should take advantage of now, um, so that they can leave that family legacy.

And everybody knows exactly. The person's wishes are. So I think that is the most important thing, um, is to plan everything in your life. So this is, um, going to be a great help. Thank you very much. Thank you, Mary Elaine. Thanks so much.

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Welcome to caregiver cast. I'm Mary Elaine, Patricia, your host. My speaker today is Lisa Raber who will be talking to us about life insurance settlements. And before we get into our interview, I would just like to give you some background information regarding Lisa, Lisa Raber is president of Ray Berg, life insurance.

Uh, life insurance settlement, broker Lisa has been in the health and life industries for over 30 years. She has held executive roles at carriers, General Agencies and TPS. Ms. Ray Berg is energized by helping care professionals and their clients benefit from unwanted or unneeded life insurance policies.

By having access to many investor groups, Lisa Ray Berg, life insurance settlements can place more policies and realize a bigger return for the investor. Perfect. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance. In a master of arts degree in Organizational Development. Welcome Lisa to caregiver cast. Thank you.

It is a privilege to be here. Well, after talking to you initially, I, I learned so much from talking with you, so. Um, it's an area that I'm not very familiar with. So let's just start, who should talk to you about life insurance? Settlements? That's a really good question. And first of all, very few people know that our solution exists.

So don't feel bad that you didn't know anything about it. Um, people who should talk to me are. And anybody that does not want their life insurance policy anymore does not need it. Maybe it's become unaffordable. Or if somebody is looking for ways to pay for their care needs, we can be another way that there was, they can take this assets.

Because a life insurance policy isn't assets you own, and we purpose it into cash that can help people feel more comfortable and give them the care they want and need while they're here. Oh, I think that's amazing that I've that this is an untapped resource for caregivers. This is amazing. So when should somebody talk with you then Elisa?

Well, first of all, Not at the last moment, right? Because like a Real Estate transaction. And let me take a step back real quick, where my personal passion lies and you and I talked about this 500,000 seniors a year with. Well away from her life insurance policies literally walk away with little or nothing.

And we talked about it a bit earlier, right? Don't want, don't need can't afford whatever, but they, they walk away from them because they don't know that we're here. And, um, you know, Like, like real estate, right? We had talked about a life insurance policies and asset. You own any type of life insurance policies and assets that you own and like Real Estate, it can be sold for cash.

And that's what we do. So we're very, very similar to Real Estate. We're a three to five month process. However, if any of your listeners with saying, oh, Lisa, I need money. You know, a lot sooner than that still contact us because. We can fast-track that a bit for sure. Um, and shorten it a bit, but we can't, we can't shorten it so much that there's funding tomorrow

   Right? So we do need a little time to do our job and market policies properly, but we can fast track it, but typically for what you were just asking me, and I said, don't wait till last minute. If we have a good three to five months, that is an ideal timeframe for us. Great information. Um, so how does one know if their insurance policy is worth good question?

The bottom line here is we don't know until we market it because it doesn't matter what I think my house is worth. Right. It matters what a buyer thinks my house is worth. But what I would suggest is once. Contacting, contacting me or a life settlement broker. Of course, at least let's talk about the policy and we'll be able to figure out, Hey, is this a good opportunity or not a good opportunity?

I will tell you that typically, if there are clients that are in our are in a caregiving situation and they need caregiving, that is going to be, um, a good opportunity for a life settlement. Um, because those policies tend to be more valuable. So I think that's really important for people to know, but yet talk to somebody who's a life settlements expert about that, because like I said, we'll be able to give you an indication, but from a pure numbers perspective, we are not going to know until we mark it because.

It's so specific to each client, their situation, what their policy looks like. And Frankly, what those policy premiums look like, how much premium is it investor group that I have to pay for the policy. Those are the people that are paying for policy. So the premium makes a big difference. Does it matter what type of insurance policy is?

No, that's the great news here. So a lot of, uh, even term policies have the potential to be sold. So I think that's really, really important for people to know any the type of policy itself does not matter. It's literally the policy details and the client details that make the determining factor. That's really good to know.

So if somebody wanted to get, um, stop paying logline long-term care insurance, they can also come to you and find, well, we're still sorry. I apologize. I did not mean to interrupt. We don't sell long-term care insurance. So what I mean by that if somebody has long-term care insurance and they're in a care giving right situation, they need to use the long-term care insurance.

Okay. I talked to clients who also have long-term care insurance and maybe there's some gaps there. Maybe there's a waiting period, or maybe they've the long-term care insurance is running out. We can be an additional option for them. Okay. For explaining that, I was just thinking about that question. So what are some of the critical factors that are involved in.

Um, life insurance settlement process. Good question. So if your question is how much can policies be worth and how do people determine that? Is that your question, Mary Lane? Um, yes. In what else is it? Just those two critical factors that are, um, important. Good questions. Typically. So usually the investor groups who purchase a policies, they're all a little different.

   As you mentioned, we have access to about 30 of them. So our jobs to market that policy at the most value for clients, but they are all different. Some of them are, are very quirky in terms of the types of policies that they want to see. However, on the basics, they all look at three primary things. One is.

How much premium are they going to have to pay? Right. We talked about that. Number two for how long, in other words, what do they think someone's life expectancy is? And number three, versus the payout that they're going to receive because in a life settlement, think about selling your car and a life settlement, you're going to receive cash, right?

So when someone sells their card, they receive cash. What do they do? They sign the pink slip and the new. Takes it away, right? So it's the same thing with a life settlement. So the ownership of the policy is going to get signed over to an investor group. Client receives cash and the investor group is going to pay the premiums and they're going to be the beneficiary.

So they look at the premium how long their, to pay it and versus what the amount is that they're going to receive the smaller, the amount of the premium versus. The, what we call the face by the policy. The more valuable that policy is, the more money investors are willing to pay. The shorter someone's life expectancy is the more money investors are willing to pay for that because bluntly, they will receive their investment faster.

And of course, the higher, the face value of the policy, the more money they're willing to pay for. So our job, as you mentioned before, we're on team client. We don't represent the investor groups. We represent our clients. So our fiduciary duty is to them to get the most money we can for their policy. So how many investor groups do you usually give a policy to?

And then. Do you negotiate with these investor groups? Good question. So we have access to about 30, but what I will, but we don't do is send every policy out to all 30 because some policies don't fit into certain investors parameters. For instance, we have certain investor groups that don't want. Any policies that are less than 500,000 of what we call face value or death benefit.

So of course it wouldn't send a hundred thousand dollar policy to them, right? So bottom line here is it depends upon the policy itself, but I will tell you this, we send it out to as many investor groups where that policy fits their basic parameters, because the, the beautiful thing for our clients is if we have two or three or four investor groups that are really interested in.

In bidding on a policy and work in a policy that is great news because we can leverage those relationships to drive up the value for clients. So your second part of the question was, do we negotiate? You bet. We do. Absolutely. I'll give an example. We have a client right now. With a $200,000, um, what we call universal life policy.

   That's a permanent policy. Um, and the opening offer for her policy was $20,000. And by the time we were done, it was $115,000. So that's the value. And once again, I'm not going to tell you that that happens every single time, but. Shows you the value of what we provide. Um, and so that's why I think it's important that we go out to as many investor groups as possible to be able to, uh, like I said, maximize value for clients that makes a lot of sense.

However, what, um, are there specific amounts? Of a life insurance policy that aren't as profitable, I guess, for you or the clinic for me. So for me, I don't care. Right? I'm here to take care of a client big, small, anywhere in between. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service, but that's a very good question because the answer is yes, not from my perspective.

But from a buyer's perspective, think about, think about their perspective for just a moment in that they still have to make premium payments. They have to do a lot of administration, right? So they are not interested typically in policies that are under a hundred thousand dollars. I'm not saying that in all cases, I'm saying if your audience has a policy, that's I just sold an $85,000 policy.

So a hundred thousand is not hard and fast, but my point here is that if somebody has a $20,000, uh, what I call a final expense policy, a $10,000, those are going to be two small, number one from the investors. They're not going to want to look at it, but let's be more realistic there if you. Clients cells that there's just not going to be enough money in it to make it worth it for them.

So ideally it's a hundred thousand or more, but that's not a break point. Um, I've worked on $50,000 policies. So it just depends upon the client's circumstances. But like I said, if it's 10, 20,000, that's really typically going to be, um, too small, but I always tell people, just call me anyway. Let's talk it through because if there's a way for us to figure out how to get it done, reclined.

Well, that's amazing that you'll look at most anything, but I understand that you have to have meet some parameters so that you can sell. The life insurance policy for the client. So it's behooves them to come in at a higher price. Yeah. Yeah, for sure. Cause we, we want to do it clearly. We have to do what's what's right for the client.

What makes sense for the client? And I'm just going to pull a number, but if you're just selling $10,000 policies, give me a thousand dollar offer on it. Like why it doesn't make sense. I'd rather have their family have the $10,000. That does make sense. So you've kind of spoken to, it takes about three to six months typically to sell, um, a policy.

So how, um, frequently, I guess, do you have to negotiate with each investor group? So that's a. I am going to explain why it takes three to five months. I think that's probably where your part of your question is because the negotiation part is not actually not that long. Here's what it looks like. And what I do want your listeners to know is that this is a free, no obligation appraisal.

   And what I mean by that. Is that up until the point that a policy is sold, we're not paid. There's no money owed to us like a real estate agent. We only get paid when a policy is sold and the client has already received their money. First of all, there's an application. There's no application fee. That's really important.

We have to go get medical records because that, and we pay for them. The client does not have to go. The doctor does not have to get, you know, blood work done or any of that. We do all we pay for the medical. Because this is how the investor groups underwrite, if you will, what they feel a client's life expectancy is, which as you and I spoke is a key component here.

So that, that takes a while doctors and no disrespect has, they're very busy, especially right now. Doctors can take a while medical groups that hospitals can take a while to get us back records. So what I like to tell people as an expectation is that from the time we receive an application, To the time we hear from investor groups is about 60 to 90 days.

Now, as I mentioned, we can fast track that I have gotten medical records in a week, and certainly have clients want to get involved in calling their doctors and kind of tapping them on the shoulder. Like, Hey, can you respond to this? That can really shorten the timeframe the investors typically need. 2 3, 4 weeks to do their evaluation.

So that's why I say 60 to 90 days. From the time we get an application, we, to the time we find out how much the investors are willing to offer. Now, once again, for those out there that are like, oh my gosh, I don't have that amount of time. Just, just contact us. There are some ways to fast track it. So there's that.

Then we get off. Or we don't, but if we get, if we don't get offers and clients know, they walk away from a policy it's unaffordable, they know they're not leaving any money on that. If we do get offers, clients do not need to accept it. So in the example, I just gave you, um, I told the client from day one, Hey, look, we're at 20,000 right now.

We're still working on it. And I like clients to know every step of the way where we are. We went from 20 to 30 to 40 to 50. Right. And we just were going up by 10,000 and then we started going up by 5,000. So by the time we got to the 115,000, I said, look, Yeah, we're done. We are maxed out. This is the best offer we can possibly get.

Right. And we do go back to other groups and say, Hey, we're at, you know, one 10 now, do you want to bump it up? Hey, we're at one 15. Do you want to bump it up? So it's not just throwing the policy out there and having an electronic bulletin board. It is negotiations and Hey, can you raise your, you know, can you raise your, your bid for a client?

And so once again, clients don't have to accept it if she didn't want the 115,000. Which, you know, let's, let's think about this $600 of cash or 115,000. That was a no-brainer. But if she didn't want, she didn't want the hundred and 15,000, she didn't have to take it. She said, no, I don't want to do it. Then she walks away and there's no money owed.

   So I think that's important. So once, one more step, if she says, yes, I want to do it. It's a contract. It looks like selling a house, right? A lot of legal protections that the states mandate are in there for, for clients in terms of language and disclosures, which is a very good thing. Signatures notarized, miniatures.

So from the time we get a contract to a client, I'm going to say it's about four to six weeks. Sometimes it's a little bit less about four to six weeks after to get everything completed. And the sale completely made. Thank you for explaining the whole process because. Well, let me ask you this. Um, does the client's medical history play into what the investors will purchase?

Huge. Yes, huge. And unlike regular life insurance, the more health impairments a client has in our world, the more valuable their policy. So it's actually a good thing for someone to have health impairments in our world. Now, as in regular life insurance, right. It might be hard for them to get life insurance or impossible for them to get life insurance, but we don't, that's not.

For us, the more health impairments, the, the better, the value for the client. Absolutely because bluntly, it shortens that life expectancy. So typically the investors are looking for clients with 10 to 15 years, maybe 20 of life expectancy or less. So the older we are, the healthier we can be because we fit in that.

The younger we are. I have clients in their fifties right now, the younger, we are the more health impairments to be able to fit into that window and the shorter that window. So if someone has three or four years of life is, but the more money the investors are willing to pay for that policy, the more valuable it is to the client.

Because once again, investors are going to get their payoffs. Okay. And you said this is like a real estate transaction. So, um, I'll ask another blunt question, but, um, how, but how much are you actually paid? Um, in addition to what the client receives or. Is it, um, a partial amount from like the total amount that you are able to negotiate.

It's a good, it's a good question. Very late. It's a great again. We're very transparent. So let me tell you what, let me, first of all, commissions are negative. That's really important. Okay. Let me tell you about the maximum commission that we can receive. Right? And we operate anywhere underneath where it makes sense for the client.

So maximum commissions that we can receive, or one third of what we get the client. So the more money we obtain for the client, the more, obviously the more maximum commission massively one-third with the client or 8% of the face value of the policy. Whichever one is. Less, whichever one is less. So bottom line here is whatever works for the client period.

   And yes, commissions are disclosed. Once again, we're highly regulated by departments of insurance across the country. Commissions are disclosed. That is really, really important. And a clients do need to sign off. There's a separate piece of paper in the contract that discloses commissions, and they do need to sign off on it.

So nothing here is hidden. Well, it's good. That it's all very transparent. So let me, um, just go back to that $115,000 payout, I guess, to the client. So you're getting. The face value or one third of that amount will in that particular case, the face value of her policy was a 200, $200,000. So our maximum commission that we could have received on that particular policy, uh, 8%, 200,000 is, uh, 16,000.

So in that particular case, we did receive $16,000 and that's what the client pays you after 50. The payout. Well, what's going to happen is the client is going to receive the net. So they don't even have to worry about that part. Okay. So client receives the net, they get their check they're done and they don't have to worry about anything else.

Okay. Thank you. The buyers are going to pay. Okay. So that's true if they just, if they just deduct like the amount of your commission from the check makes much more sense. Yeah. It's just easier. It's easier for them. It's easy for clients. So it's great. So there's not too, not too many checks floating around, so the buyer's going to make a gross offer.

Our is going to come off that and the client receives the. Okay. And once again, when I speak to clients, I always tell them what the net is. And, and like I said, especially with clients where they can see the run-up, like they could see how much value we provide. They ha they're like, yeah, 16,000 is great.

Cause you just gave me like $80,000 more than we started with. It's a very good point. Um, okay. So what else do we need to know in this life? Uh, Life insurance settlement industry that we haven't covered yet. Well, I think that what's important is that before anyone even gets cash out of their policies to talk, cause some policies like universal life or whole life have cash accruals on there that are called cash value.

And sometimes people will what we call surrender policies and get that cash. Before someone even does that. Once again, contact us, we can sell term policies, which obviously have no inherent value. They have no cash in the policy. So anything we get on terms, this is great, right. But on the policies that have cash on average, and we know how average is are Mary Lane, but on average, we are three to five times cash surrender value.

So if someone's going to surrender that policy, the insurance company still. Settlement because we can, uh, generate more value. I, we just sold the policy for a client who had $25,000 of cash in his hundred $50,000 policy. And we got them 31,000. So last time I checked 30 one's better than 25. Um, but I think the message here too, is policies can be.

   Tens of thousands or literally hundreds of thousands of dollars for policies that are no longer needed. Like, you know, what I bought the policy for 20 or 30 years ago is no longer a concern house paid off. Maybe I have a spouse passed away, whatever do I need the money for assisted living or caregiving, whatever it is, doesn't matter.

That is the more immediate needs. So take a look at a life settlement. It can be a good solution. We always suggest people talk to their insurance and financial advisors. That's really important here, but looking into a life settled. Doesn't cost any money and there's no, I know I'm a chick, her van from the basketballs.

So there's no harm, no foul, meaning that there's no, there's no downside to not looking at it. Um, and once again, we always suggest to at least find out how much a policy is worth and then talk to your insurance and financial advisors for sure. Okay. Cause that's brings up another question. So, um, Somebody surrenders the policy and yes, it gives them an immediate, well, semi immediate return.

Let's say a policy is purchased by an investor group. What if it turns out that that person had more immediate needs or. Then, um, or have more needs in the future. And so how would the person utilize, I guess the net profit the cell. Okay. So if somebody has already surrendered their policy, what that surrendering means is they have given it back to the insurance company, the insurance company have given her cash value, right?

That means there's no more policy left where gets. Right. So, um, on a settlement side of it, it's going to be the same thing. Meaning that once you sell your car, someone else drives away with it. There's no more asset. Same thing here. The client is still insured. Right. But they don't control the policy anymore.

So that policy. For them, that policy is no longer here. Like you sell your house, you, you don't, you walk out the front door with your furniture and that's, that's all you have to do with the house. It's a, it's a very similar thing. Now, the beautiful part about this is, uh, answering the second half of your question is like, when you sell a car, your house, the proceeds are not restricted.

It anyway, right? When you sell your car, you can do anything with the money you want. It's the same thing here. So when our clients receiving that $115,000, they can do anything with it that they want to do. Go on around the world, cruise. I can do whatever you want to do with it. So it's not restricted. But what I would do want your listeners to know is they will be 10 99.

So that is important for people to understand. Now, I am not telling you that all that money will be taxable because sometimes it isn't. Sometimes it's not once again, tax advice. Uh, and if you want me to go into the weeds on that, I can, but it's probably not appropriate here. Bottom line here is that there will be a 10 99 coming in January for the net proceeds that the client receives.

   So it could be pretty expensive than for the client to pay in taxes. Maybe, maybe not because once again, part of it may be taxable part of it not taxable. So if, and once again, I'm going to tell people to talk to their financial advisors and the tax advisors, because I am not one, I'm going to caveat that, but I'm going to answer the question.

When people put premium, when people put pre-bid into a policy that is considered how much they've paid for that policy, that's a basis. So an example is I buy a house for a hundred thousand dollars. That's how much I paid for my house. But I sell it for 50. The $50,000 I get is less than what I paid for the policy.

So I'm not text on that. It's the same thing. A lot of times the settlement money is underneath the amount of premiums the client has paid for the policy that I'll give an example. We have a million dollar policy. We just sold the premise. We're just getting way too expensive for the family to afford on the policy like 45,000 a year.

And they're just like, look, we can't, we can't afford paying this and we can't afford to pay this anymore. And they have about a hundred thousand dollars of cash in the policy. We wound up selling it for $360,000, which last time I checked is better than a hundred thousand cash surrender. Right. Here's my point.

They had already paid $381,000 of premiums into the policy. So that whole 360,000 is not going to be taxable. Because it's underneath what they paid for the policy. So that's what I'm saying. It depends. And then typically, typically if you have money that's over that basis, the premiums typically it's capital gains.

So. It's not a horrible tech station event. And, and even in some circumstances, depends upon the client's circumstances that money can be even tax-free. It just depends upon their health issues and how they long, how long they have to live. So there's all kinds of things going around, uh, you know, uh, possible here.

But the bottom line here is, remember, these are policies that. Or wanted or needed. I am going to walk away from that. The client giving the 115,000 had $600 of cash. Like within a month, that policy was going to be gone. Cause she just couldn't put more money into it. And now we have 115. So even if she has to pay some of that in capital gains, last time I checked that still is a lot more money than $600.

Okay. You make your point very nicely. Thank you. Are there any unexpected surprises when somebody surrenders the policy? I mean, you think that, um, it would be worth more than what you, um, actually surrendered the value for. Am I making my, okay, so let's say you've got a hundred thousand dollars. Policy and let's say your would be getting.

Uh, payment less than that, much less than that is that when do you determine it's not a good fit for that particular? Okay, good question. So here's an example. If someone calls Mrs. Lisa, I have a hundred thousand dollars policy and it has $80,000 of cash surrender value. I'm going to tell that client to take the 80,000 of cash surrender value because there's no.

   That we're going to be able to sell it for 80,000, right. Compared to the face value. Okay. That's really, really high. But like I said, I talk to me, like call me and talk to me because, um, sometimes, like I mentioned before, we have a client that had that $150,000 policy with 25,000 of cash. We got on 31.

Here's the key here. When we look into a life settlement, if the investor groups can not beat the cash surrender value, they're just not going to make an offer because it makes absolutely no sense to sell it. So the gentlemen has just, gentlemen had 25,000 cash. The investors are not gonna make an offer 15.

There's no way because why would they, it would make no sense. Why would I sell my policy for 15 when I can get 25,000 for surrendering it? So what'll happen is we just won't see investors bid on it. And this particular case, the obviously did, and they gave him more money, but in a situation where if they didn't think they could beat the cash surrender, they're just not gonna make an offer on the policy.

Does that answer your question? Yes. Yes. Thank you, Lisa and sorry, I'm just trying to formulate these questions and sometimes. I've tried to make it as clear as possible, but, um, I need to re state what I was trying to ask. So I just wanted to make sure I answered the right question. No, I appreciate that. I was trying to figure out how to, um, uh, frame it for you so that it would make logical sense.

So thank you for your job. Thank you. Got it. Um, you're doing amazing. So, Lisa, I love your passion. Um, what makes you do this for clients? Good question. As you mentioned, first of all, I'm an insurance geek. I've been in the insurance industry for 30 years, but this is all we do. And here's the reason why to answer your question.

The 500,000 seniors who elapsed their policies every year and walk away with little or nothing that makes me. Um, and that's why I love doing, um, podcasts like this, because I'm here to raise visibility that this solution exists. I'm not here to sell anybody, anything. I am not here to talk anybody into selling the life insurance policy.

Right. I'm just here to say it exists. And if it's a right fit for you and your family, then that's fantastic. Let's talk. And if it's not, that's great. Keep because we are not the right fit for most people and we shouldn't be the right fit for most people. But for some of those 500,000, right, we should be.

And to give you some perspective, only about 2,500 sold their life insurance policies last year. 500,000 and we've got 2,500, that's a really big gap, right? So where my passion lies is educating as many people as possible to let them know we're here. So before you let your policy go, you know, look into a life settlement, cause we can't, you're walking, you could be walking with little or nothing and we could be getting you an awful lot more money.

   So that's where my passion lies is to, I love. Helping clients. And we've worked with financial advisors and insurance agents across the country. Yes, we do business nationwide, um, uh, healthcare professionals like yourself to help your clients, elder law attorneys, anybody that we can reach out to, to let people know that we're here and yet.

We've been legal since 1911 and yes, we are highly regulated by departments of insurance across the country. So this is not some crazy thing that, you know, just popped up. That's not regulated. We are extremely regulated and the process is very transparent. So like I said, very much like really. Well, that's incredible.

If it's like real estate, why haven't more seniors heard about this service as a possibility to help them manage their care? So a couple of things, and I'm going to caveat this by saying life insurance is important. I believe in life. It can be a very important financial planning tool, but I also believe that there can be a time when a life insurance policy isn't wanted anymore.

Right. Doesn't serve its purpose anymore, or people want to redirect it and they should be allowed to sell it. Well, I will tell you that life insurance companies, aren't really excited about what we do and here's the reason why. So that's part of the reason. Uh, that lot of people don't know about it because no, one's shouting from the mountaintops we're here and here's the reason why they don't like it.

And once again, this is no disrespect to life insurance companies. They are really important, but when clients lapse their policy or surrender it it's thank you very much for the premium. We did not have to pay a claim, right? That's profit. When an investor group purchases a policy. The life insurance companies know that these investors are not going to lapse the policy.

So they know there is going to be a claim here. It's just a function of when. So although seven states have regulated that life insurance companies tell clients that there are alternatives to lapsing or surrendering a policy. That's fantastic. Most clients are not going to pick up the phone and say, hi life insurance company.

I'm thinking of laps. You're surrendering my policy. Like no one does that. Right. They just go, oh, you know, I don't need it anymore. So I stopped making my premium payments or I might just write a letter and send in a cancellation notice to my insurance company. So am. A lot of insurance agents and financial advisors, either a don't know about this or B don't really fully understand it or have misperceptions about what it is.

So they don't, aren't ready to talk to their clients and see, um, some life insurance companies, especially if there is a, um, what's the word I'm looking for? Um, uh, if they're traditional life insurance that, um, carriers that have. Uh, set agents that can't go outside those carriers. In other words, this is the agents could only market their products.

   The insurance companies do say, look, if you've been talking about a life insurance settlement, we can counsel your contract. So it's, it's a lot of different reasons, but I will tell you the good news. There is one buyer right now. Spending a lot of money to advertise on TV. You'll typically see them call Coventry direct.

They are wonderful. We love our investor groups, right? Because without them, we don't have anybody to purchase the policy. Here's the difference when someone calls that 800 number on TV, that is one investigator. We work with them. They're wonderful. They do a good job. They're trying to get the policies inexpensively as possible.

And from their perspective, I completely understand it. Our job is completely the opposite, right? So our client with a $200,000 policy called the 800 number and that 800 number offer 20,000. She might've just taken it because like, great. That's better than $600. And that's awesome. And I'll take that well.

And how does she know how much your policies work? You don't know until your marketing. It's like selling your house to one person. I mean, I mean, you don't say that the first person that shows up it's it's, it's not the right thing to do. It does not maximize value. So we're here to maximize value and that way she knows her policies worth one 15.

That's what she got. You know, life is good. Well, thank you for just setting us, given these amazing, um, examples of what you're able to do, because it just seems like, um, people should be shouting this from the rooftops. It's almost like the changes in, if you don't mind reverse mortgages. So, um, that is amazing that people can walk away possibly with, um, a greater return so that they can use it for, like you mentioned any purpose that they want is, um, is there any, well, there doesn't appear to be any downsides.

The client or for you? Um, what else do we need? Is there more to life, uh, life insurance, settlements that we haven't covered? Well, you brought up a good point Mary Lane. Let's talk about the downsides real quickly. Okay. So yeah, whenever there's positives, there's negatives, right? Um, so there are four, there are four negatives, none of which I think are terribly big deals.

One, we already, the biggest one we already talked about and that's Texas, but once again, Nothing from my asset. And I might get, you know, 20,000, 30,000, whatever. I mean, even have to pay taxes on a portion of that. It's going to be better than zero or little so taxes. The second thing is it may be difficult to get more life insurance, but I look at it this way.

If someone is selling a life insurance policy, they obviously don't want more life insurance, but it can be more difficult to get into the life insurance policy. So that's number two. Number three is that we already addressed it is that the clients will get a 10 90. So if somebody is on, um, state, uh, or income-based, you know, government, um, uh, programs like Medi-Cal can be an issue.

   However, I would tell them to talk to a elder law attorney because elder law attorneys know how to deal with that. That's not my purview, I'm just mentioning it. And the last one is going to be really rare. If I'm in bankruptcy and to be clear, I'm not, but if I'm a client that's in bankruptcy and I sell my life insurance policy for cash, that becomes part of the bankruptcy estate that quitters gonna attach.

So once again, not a big deal that might mean that's not gonna come up a lot. So Mo. In my opinion, clearly positives much bigger than negatives. And I just, I just love delivering found money for clients. So back to your point, it's a win for a client, you know, for the, for the right circumstances, it's a win for the investor.

It's a win for, for people, you know, getting found money. And certainly it's a privilege for me. So it it's a win-win for. Okay. I just thought of another question. Okay. So if the investor's kind of banking on the life expectancy of a client, um, how would they know, um, when that person passes? Yes. Good.

That's see. That's an excellent question. There's a couple things. So there's a whole cottage industry around a life insurance settlement. So couple of different ways. One is there are firms that particularly will monitor the social security and Medicare roles. So if someone drops off those roles, that's the.

Pretty big clue that something happened. Right. But more importantly, as part of that contract, I think I mentioned like real estate is pretty thick. Right? Right. There is going to be, um, two sheets of paper in there besides the rest of it. But in there, um, one is going to be a sheet of designees. So for instance, um, who can provide a death certificate, who's going to provide a death certificate.

And I will tell you that by law, the investor groups do have the right, depending upon the state, I'll talk about California do have the right to contact the client or the client's designee. Whichever one they can doesn't matter once every quarter. Um, up until they have a year live and then it can be maximum once a month.

Now I will tell you that typically doesn't happen because once again, these investors don't want to do more restoration than they have to, but legally they have that, right. So they can, and they don't say, Hey, how's it going? I mean, they just check in and say, Hey, is this still your foot, your phone number still working.

That's great. Are you still at this address? And those kinds of things, but once. There's designees in this, um, uh, contract so that these investors can contact them. And also someone signing off just to say, yes, I agree to provide the death certificate. Okay. So the designee could be the same person that provides the death certificate, or could it be someone else because it matter doesn't matter.

   Absolutely. Wow. Whatever works for the client. I have clients who have. You know, work with my husband. We have people who say work with my son, my daughter, my, you know, estate planning, attorney, whatever it is. Well, you seem to make it so easy. So I really appreciate you talking about life insurance settlements.

It's a new topic for me, so I'm sure it will be for a lot of the caregivers who are taking care of a loved one. Um, do you have just like a free kind of sheet where it could explain what type of, uh, or what a life, life insurance settlement is and then, um, what they can possibly expect during this process?

I do. Um, I have a. Uh, flyer, uh, it's just an educational flyer that literally talks about exactly the basics of what we just talked about. What is this thing? Right? What can I do with the money? Why would I want to sell my policy? Policies can be sold. So it's a real, a real simple, brief. Um, flyer. I also have a website with a lot of information and articles and blogs, or, you know, just call me.

Um, I have a lot of clients just to say, look, I'm just going to pick up the phone and call me, email me. Um, absolutely whatever works, but yes, we do have a lot of information available and I'm happy to provide any and all of it. Once again, I'm just here to educate. Because people know, right. People know when this is a good solution for them or not a good solution for them.

Um, and I'm just here to, to provide the tools to help them decide. Okay. Thank you very much. I really appreciate you being here and talking to our caregivers about this really important tool that they use. Used to help their loved one in any way possible. So, um, thank you very much. It's my pleasure. And Mary Lee, would you prefer that I mentioned my contact information here, or would you like to put it at the bottom of the screen or, or whatever's easiest.

Okay, great question. We'll put it at the bottom of the screen, I believe just to make it easier or in like the snapshot that we put with the, um, the podcast itself. Perfect. That's excellent. So I appreciate so much the opportunity to be here. If I could shout it from the mountaintops that we're here to be of service, I would do it.

I know you would. I just feel like all your energy and which is great. I think people would have a great time. Working with you in, um, seeing what's what's available from their life insurance policies. So thank you again, mark clients. My pleasure. Thank you. Okay.

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“My intention is to support caregivers through their entire journey because it can be a very long one, it’s full of uncertainty and it’s difficult.” Toni considers caregiving the hardest responsibility and a full-time job. She was working together with physicians and healthcare professionals before most of the time the E.R., she was best in communication because that is what she grew up with and educated. Toni quoted “But I was really unprepared for what caregiving involved, specially never imagining it will be 14 years that I would be involved with my mom” her goal was to provide the best care for her mom, create memories, joy and have a communication strategy that will work for both of them. Given the stress and exhaustion, she realizes that there was already care plans for her mom from the senior adviser but never was with the caregiver.

After her mom died, she realizes there are 54 million caregivers just in the US that was in the same situation and crisis she was in. “When you are in a crisis situation you really gets stressed out, because you probably haven’t planed for the crisis” Toni said, “The thing that I needed was somebody to listen to me and then somebody who would have been a caregiver, would have been helpful because then they could have shared their experience.”

“So, I wanna be there for people and give that guidance” Toni stated.

Listen to the full episode of this podcast to learn more about how she did it so you can do it.

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Kelly Stickney, a member of the International Association Yoga Therapist, explained what is Yoga and its benefits, "Yoga therapy is unique. It takes the extensive tools of Yoga. You're looking at the physical body, mental, as well as energy, the cognitive and spiritual. You can pick and choose because all of these are interconnected. You take back pain for instance. Being flat on your back is not only physically challenging but also emotionally. It's a matter of survival. If you didn't have the support

system of the people around you, it can be very tough. When you need to heal your back and don't physically have the power to do, that's the time we take other tools of Yoga that will help you cope emotionally to get the right mindset and work toward achieving your goal."

"Yoga is very applicable to Type 2 diabetes. Science shows it's linked to diet and exercise. When you go to the doctor, it sounds like an easy fix, but it's not. So you need to make it fun or find something that works for you."

Kelly gave a piece of advice to those who want to do Yoga, "to start your studies and practice yoga, you always start with the ethics, and that ethic is AHIMSA, it's the practice of compassion. Anything that you do through compassion cannot be wrong. If you do this, maybe you can keep an open mind, and then any practices that you take on with that approach, you'll see greater benefits for yourself and the person your caring for.

She also said that "getting a Yoga therapist can help you figure out what tools are going to fit in not only with the goals you want to reach but also your physical and mental capabilities, strengths and limitations. They'll gonna help you fit into a daily routine, not only to hand you what you could work but to tell you how to use it every day and would feel more comfortable.

Feel free to reach out to Kelly and have a question and answer for 30mins, for free. You can also avail of her 30% off for your first 3 sessions.

I invite you to listen to our full conversation to know more details about Yoga and know how it can help us cope up with this pandemic and other medical conditions like arthritis and physical balance.

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Julia Felton, the Business Wrangler advised.... "(04:15) Science is proving what we've always learned intuitively, nature does things to the human brain it makes us healthier, happier, and smarter." Julia also advised "(05:08) We are part of nature and everything in the world is interconnected. If we really allow ourselves to, we get the ability to slow down.. getting back to nature reactivates our senses and makes us feel connected to ourselves."

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At the beginning of the conversation, Kaye said that we need to, "Take action and be more aware of what is happening inside their bodies."

She also advised, "When you get to that place that you're so busy and don't feel you have time to take a deep breath, that's the alarm that says it's more necessary than you think. Take a deep breath. It will only take a minute to reset. It also calms the mind that helps us to think more clearly."

Here's another word of wisdom from her "This is my question to myself, why do I not consider myself important enough to take care of myself, schedule a self-care and become consistent with it. If I'm not at my best, then I can't be my best for the people that I'm helping because that is my passion. It doesn't matter what your passion is, whether it's your job, your family, or whatever it is. Taking time for self-care helps you do it better, enjoy it more and not have to take more time away from yourself, from your family, from your friends. That's what happens to me and now you are forced to change your life. Why not make it a non-negotiable and begin practicing so that you can enjoy the days right now better and have more fun.

She also added, "It is not about stress, it's about whatever that you are going through. Our life is unique, we all have different struggles, we all have different schedules, and finding what works with each person is going to look a little bit different and that's where my passion is."

To know more information you can contact Kaye at succeed@healthylifeheathylife.com

I highly suggest you watch the entire conversation and learn more tips.

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Dr. Cheek shared, “I'm a physician and my hours are extremely long and complicated. Working 12 hours a day minimum, and I found myself constantly being tired, having exhaustion. My solution to that was as the day would progress, was nibbling on my gold fish and drinking my coffee. I would put together probably about 3 pots of coffee a day in the process of my working and feeding myself with simple carbs by mid-afternoon. The problem was, within 15 minutes of consuming the coffee, I was exhausted again. It didn’t last very long so I decided to detox from caffeine and simple carbs.”

She reported that the initial effect of detoxification was a bit of a shock to the system. “When you’re used to eating carbs and drinking coffee and suddenly stops, you would have a bit of withdrawal. You feel a bit more tired.” She further shared the positive effects of detoxification to her body. “After about the 4th day, your energy starts to pick up again. By the 10th day, you actually have detoxed. It takes about 10 days to detoxify off of sugar or carbs or anything. By the time I have detoxed, I was working until 10 o’clock at night and I still have the energy to burn. I never had to eat anything more, I never had to drink any more coffee to try to maintain my energy.”

Dr. Cheek emphasized, “When you detoxify or cleanse the cells of the body, it can only be done through energy medicine that's very specific to those cells. It can’t be done through anything herbal or anything pill form. A person would have to make a connection with a homeopath or someone who does energy medicine.” She further explained that fasting also helps detoxify (ideally 3 days). During fasting, the body starts breaking down the bad cells then the body will grow good cells that are not filled with toxins. It’s way of detoxifying without going through

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Atty. Sarah explained why someone needs guardianship and conservatorship, "I often explain that in certain circumstances when someone has already reached the point where they are incapacitated or have diminished capacity and are not able to make decisions for themselves, if they don't have powers of attorney, unfortunately, it might be too late for them to execute legal documents."

She advised, "It's important that people think through how to know being appointed in these roles would potentially impact their relationships among family members. There really needs to be a good reason to have one person appointed in both roles as a guardian and a conservator. It provides more balance and accountability when you're having different people in different roles as opposed to one person managing of everything for the incapacitated person."

She also recommends, "Everyone should have state planning documents in place and it doesn't matter how old you are, how healthy you are especially as it pertains to powers of attorney."

You can reach Atty. Sarah at sarah@golombeklaw.com for inquiries.

To know more about guardianships and conservatorship, listen to the entire conversation between Atty. Sarah and Mary Elaine.

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Attorney Thompson discourages joint bank accounts if considering possibilities of bad scenarios such as accidents in the future.

Having a medical power of attorney can give you peace of mind because it will make the difficult decisions about your healthcare if and when you are not able to do so yourself. These could impact important future events such as surgery, hospitalization, or ongoing treatment plan preference.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that requires the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. (https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/hipaa.htm)

HIPAA waivers or forms can also be provided. This waiver is not the same as a healthcare power of attorney. It does not give family members permission to make medical decisions, but it allows them access to review medical files and get updates on your condition.

It is important for every individual to have a living will as it is an important step to take in order to prevent unnecessary burden for your family.

While a will and a trust are both legal documents that allow you to spell out how you want your affairs to be handled after death, Heidi pointed out the main differences between a will and trust packages.A will spell out how you want your affairs to be handled and what happens with all of those assets. A trust, on the other hand, is a legal document that gives somebody the right to hold title to your assets for you after you die.

Attorney Thompson also emphasized the meaning of probate. According to her. “Probate is a process where the state looks at people that have passed and the things they own and determines who the rightful owner is and if there’s a will, that’s where they verify if the will is current and is accurate. The will is the direction to the probate court.”

She also added that trust is fairly infinite and revocable. During one’s lifetime, it can be changed. A person can control all of the assets while alive. They don’t die.They don’t go to probate court and they keep on going even after many generations till they fulfill the purposes of a will.

For further information about all the things discussed and anything about estate planning, you can visit www.lifeguardinglegacies.com or email her at info@lifeguardinglegacies.com

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