Navigating Caregiving with Confidence: Insights from Kim and Mike Barnes
Release Date: 05/22/2025
Navigating Life and Death: A Conversation with Nurse Coach Tammy Fuller
The Caregivers Channel
In this episode of the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, host Allison sits down with Tammy Fuller, a co-author in the book RELIT, to discuss her extensive career as a labor and delivery nurse, her transition into nurse coaching, and the profound experiences that come with both bringing life into the world and seeing it out. Tammy shares her personal stories, including the touching moments surrounding her father's death and her experiences with patients facing significant loss. She offers deep insights into the importance of emotional release, such as crying, and the necessity of self-care for...
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Navigating Caregiving with Confidence: Insights from Kim and Mike Barnes
The Caregivers Channel
Welcome to the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, where practical advice meets heartfelt conversation. In this episode I'm thrilled to welcome Kim and Mike Barnes. This seasoned husband-and-wife team brings their expertise from journalism to the caregiving community through their initiative, Parenting Aging Parents. Join us as Kim and Mike delve into their real-life experiences balancing the emotional and logistical aspects of caregiving. Mike shares insightful stories about his journey with his mother's Alzheimer's, highlighting strategies for maintaining positivity and connection. Kim touches on the...
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Empowering Aging: Life Lessons and Compassionate Caregiving with Catherine Kraus
The Caregivers Channel
In this episode of the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, host Allison welcomes Catherine Kraus, who has served in her lifetime as a nurse, health executive, author, and home health advocate, to discuss her journey from a nurse to a home health executive, her personal experiences with caregiving, and the importance of empowering elderly individuals. Catherine emphasizes the significance of compassion, maintaining agency, and creating safe, loving homes, and also highlights the necessity of conversation and community in making caregiving decisions. Enjoy this inspiring discussion filled...
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Embracing Creativity and Resilience in Caregiving with Antoinette LeCouteur
The Caregivers Channel
In this episode of the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, host Allison welcomes Antoinette to share her profound insights and experiences in caregiving, compassion, fatigue, and resilience. Antoinette, a California native now residing in Oregon, discusses her diverse career background, which ranges from acting and running nonprofits to philanthropy consulting. The conversation delves into her caregiving journey with her late mother, emphasizing the importance of identifying as a caregiver, trusting professionals, and embracing creativity in caregiving. Antoinette also highlights her productive...
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Showing Up and Trying Hard: Insights on Living a Meaningful Life with Peter Dudley
The Caregivers Channel
In this heartfelt episode of the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, we invite you to join Allison K. Wyman and Peter Dudley for an engaging exploration of a profound question: "How do you live a great life?" Through a candid and insightful discussion, Peter shares his philosophy on intentionality, emphasizing the importance of aligning our actions with our core values to live authentically. Peter, known for his wisdom and kindness, shares : show up, try hard, and be nice. These simple yet powerful words center him and can serve as a beacon for anyone seeking meaning and purpose amid life's challenges....
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Creating Your Last Love Letter: A Legacy of Care with Anita Schwier
The Caregivers Channel
The Cozy Caregiver Cafe welcomes Anita, a caregiver and entrepreneur, to share her touching family story. Anita recounts the unexpected passing of her mother, who left behind a meticulously planned 'funeral file' that eased the family's grief and decision-making process. This experience inspired Anita and her sister to create 'Your Last Love Letter,' a comprehensive guide to end-of-life planning. This beautiful meeting at the Cozy Caregiver Cafe includes the importance of being prepared, the emotional journey of caregiving, and the profound impact of living and expressing love intentionally....
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Healing Through Connection: Aarti Mulder-Jibodh's Journey from Sexual Abuse to Motherhood & Advocacy
The Caregivers Channel
In this episode of the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, host Allison welcomes Artie Mulder, a former cancer researcher turned entrepreneur from the Netherlands. Aarti shares her inspiring journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood marked by sexual abuse and the loss of her brother to leukemia. Through her story, Aarti reveals how she transitioned from a victim mindset to becoming an advocate for mental health and abuse survivors. She discusses the importance of living authentically, making decisions from the heart, and establishing boundaries in caregiving. Aarti also emphasizes the power of...
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Wait-Don't Die Yet! With Annette Kam
The Caregivers Channel
Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family! Are you interested in how to stay organized in caregiving, after death, and how to prepare for caregiving so that everything flows as needed? Welcome to the Cozy Caregiver Cafe interview with Annette Kam, author of the book "Wait-Don't Die Yet!," which can be found here: . Here, Annette shares the biggest lessons learned in her caregiving story, including a lesson about the body on the funeral day, to help us all begin to understand what we don't know we don't know. The good news, as you're realizing there's so much you don't know, I hope you're also...
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News Anchor, Mother to 5, and Caregiver: An Interview with Jennifer Antkowiak!
The Caregivers Channel
Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family! In this episode, Allison sits down with warm-hearted Jennifer, who takes us through her incredible journey from being a News Anchor to a full-time caregiver for her in-laws. Jennifer shares the whirlwind of emotions and life lessons she encountered while balancing a bustling family life with five young children and the demanding role of a caregiver. Listen and learn wonderful insights on family dynamics, the art of juggling multiple hats, and the divine moments of self-realization that propelled Jennifer to become a caregiving advocate. This episode is filled...
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How to Find Joy in the Midst of Your Child's Diagnosis, Treatment, and After Death with Suzanne Andora Barron
The Caregivers Channel
Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family! In this episode Suzanne Adora Barron shares how she found joy in the midst of her son's cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how the practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu as helped her find peace upon Christopher's passing. In addition to Suzanne's compelling story, which includes how her son's diagnosis protected her husband on September 11th, Suzanne shares a deeply personal and touching moment at her son's bedside, when a family member couldn't stop crying, and another family member worried this crying would upset Suzanne. The words, and the truth Suzanne speaks about...
info_outlineWelcome to the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, where practical advice meets heartfelt conversation.
In this episode I'm thrilled to welcome Kim and Mike Barnes.
This seasoned husband-and-wife team brings their expertise from journalism to the caregiving community through their initiative, Parenting Aging Parents.
Join us as Kim and Mike delve into their real-life experiences balancing the emotional and logistical aspects of caregiving. Mike shares insightful stories about his journey with his mother's Alzheimer's, highlighting strategies for maintaining positivity and connection.
Kim touches on the critical role of managing responsibilities like medical appointments and financial oversight—all essential elements of caregiving, even when it's not hands-on.
Whether you're already in the caregiving trenches or preparing for the journey, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable tips to help you navigate this complex role with confidence and grace.
Connect with Kim and Mike for more insights and support:
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Website: Parenting Aging Parents
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Email: [email protected]
Tune in to gain practical tools and encouragement, empowering you to embrace caregiving with greater understanding and resilience.
Love,
Allison