The AARP Caregiver Answer Book
Carefullist, The Podcast
Barry Jacobs and Julie Mayer are clinical psychologists, caregiving experts, and authors of multiple titles, most recently "The AARP Caregiver Answer Book". In this episode, we discuss their personal caregiving journeys and their professional perspectives on caregiving, including how to distinguish between depression and burnout. Their new book offers practical advice, coping strategies, and resources for those caring for parents, spouses, or others, aiming to help caregivers navigate the overwhelming aspects of their role with dignity and less burnout. Join us for this thoughtful conversation...
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Grief is Universal, That Doesn't Make it Easy
Carefullist, The Podcast
Erin Whalen's older sister, Gina, had severe cerebral palsy. Erin knew, in her bones, that she would outlive her. Gina died at the age of 45, exactly two weeks after Erin turned 40. That’s forty years of anticipatory grief. Erin has spent almost 20 years as a facilitator, trainer, and actor, including extensive work helping medical professionals communicate more compassionately. She has been a practitioner of Playback Theatre - the signature art form used at Compassionate Coaching - on some illustrious stages in DC, including The Kennedy Center. Our conversation centers around Erin's...
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Elder Law Attorneys Wish More People Knew This
Carefullist, The Podcast
Patrick Cawley served as Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee in Pennsylvania, meeting regularly with experts on the legal and financial threats facing older Middle-Class Pennsylvanians. Now, he owns Keystone Elder Law and works with clients to establish essential planning tools, such as the power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living will, and trusts. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having an elder law attorney, planning ahead before there's a crisis, and common misconceptions about what documents cover and what they don't. Learn more: Resources:...
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From Public Health to The Millennial Caregiver
Carefullist, The Podcast
Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb's day job is as a public health professor. She is an expert in public health emergency preparedness and response and risk communication. She is the recent author of The Millennial Caregiver- a book inspired by her experience caring for her dad, who had early-onset Alzheimer's disease, while also being a new mom and a professional. Her goal was to create a resource for people in that same situation. Our discussion centered on the common experience we share: career, parenting young children, and caregiving for a parent decades before we expected to. If you're...
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The Healing Path: A Story About Grief
Carefullist, The Podcast
Life would lead Lisa McFarland on a journey shaped by profound loss and unexpected turns. The pain of experiencing the loss of her daughter Alexis, and later, the passing of her second son Emmanuel, along with the challenges of raising Zach, who was born with special needs, altered the course of her life in ways she could never have foreseen. These heart-wrenching moments became the catalyst for a transformative path. From a career in management training to embracing the role of a pediatric ICU nurse after Alexis' passing, and later transitioning to become a Legal Nurse Consultant,...
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When We Care: An Animated Film
Carefullist, The Podcast
Deanna Gerstel-Harris is a writer, director, and producer. Her latest project, When We Care- an animated short film, shines a spotlight on the caregiving and climate crises. Her caregiving story began with chronic conditions in both of her children, and then she developed one herself. Monica Lund is vice president and producer at MY Productions. She is working closely with Deanna and team on When We Care. Monica's caregiving story centers around dementia and the challenges of living far away from those receiving care. When We Care is a portrait of the connectedness and perseverance that can be...
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Chef Maria's Recipe for Caregiver Advocacy
Carefullist, The Podcast
Employee caregiver stress doesn't stay at home. It follows employees to work: driving burnout, absenteeism, quiet quitting, and turnover. Yet 87% of companies exclude caregivers from their DEI strategy. Following her mother's stroke, Chef Maria closed her bakery in Normal, Illinois and became a full-time caregiver for her mom. After her mother's passing, Chef Maria introduced Beyond Decadence as a pop-up bakery serving Lake Norman and Charlotte clientele. Adapting through the pandemic, the business morphed away from dessert catering and nationwide shipping to DEI dessert experiences,...
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Bridging Silence: Caregiving Across Languages
Carefullist, The Podcast
Catherine Reynolds' interest in taking care of the body started when she was a kid, attending and interpreting doctors' appointments for her Deaf mother. This episode begins with an educational component about the Deaf experience in healthcare and ADA rights. We then move to what Cat has dedicated her adult life to practicing as a wellness mentor and owner of Cat's Touch Massage Therapy. As part of her suite of offerings, Cat teaches two versions of her Healthy Habits course: one in American Sign Language and the other in English. They are intended to help folks live healthy lives to...
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Communication in Caregiving
Carefullist, The Podcast
Dr. Cheri Hampton-Farmer is the CEO of Communicating Matters and a former professor of communication at multiple universities. She was a caregiver for her mom while raising her own family and living in another state. Coordinating care amongst her sisters was a key factor in their family's caregiving success. Throughout her career, Cheri has helped leaders and emerging leaders build impactful communication skills for greater influence, collaboration, and real-world success. Today, she develops tailored training solutions for individuals and groups aiming to elevate their communication...
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Needles, Numbers & New Normals: Parenting Through T1D
Carefullist, The Podcast
Kelly Ellis became a caregiver overnight when her son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of six. She shares their story openly to lend support to other families and educate the general population about this disease. Kelly's background in education helped to prepare her to navigate some of the challenges in their journey, and we talk about the importance of incorporating your strengths into caregiving. For additional resources on caregiving and T1D support, visit
info_outlineBrian Howard is taking a self-directed sabbatical after stepping down from his role as Editor-In-Chief of Philadelphia Magazine. He is currently a freelance journalist while caregiving for his mom, who has Parkinson's, and his two school-age daughters. We talk about sandwich generation caregiving, careers, and his dad's journey with Leukemia, which led to the title of this podcast. Listen for the full story!
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