#194 “Life After Service: Paul Bill on Supporting Transitional Veterans”
Focused Healthy Family Podcast
Release Date: 11/27/2025
#196 This Holiday Are You Barking Up The Wrong Tree
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In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don dive into an important but often overlooked topic—how to keep pets safe, calm, and healthy during the holiday season. Using expert guidance from NC State University’s “Holidays and Pets: How to Keep Them Safe This Season” tips, they unpack the common holiday hazards pet owners should know about, along with simple, proactive ways to protect your furry family members. From dangerous holiday foods and decorations to travel stress, unexpected visitors, and changes in routine, Gina and Don share the ups and downs of...
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#194 “Life After Service: Paul Bill on Supporting Transitional Veterans”
Focused Healthy Family Podcast
In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don sit down with Paul Bill from Veterans Bridge Home, an organization dedicated to helping service members successfully transition back into civilian life. Paul offers an inside look at the challenges many veterans face when the uniform comes off—identity shifts, employment struggles, mental and emotional transitions, rebuilding community, and navigating available resources. Together, they explore how Veterans Bridge Home bridges the gap by connecting veterans and their families to the support systems they need—whether it’s...
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#193 Joyful Holidays, Smart Planning: Tips for Kids and Aging Parents
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In this festive holiday episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don share practical, real-life tips to support both the youngest and oldest members of your family during the busy season. Whether you’re navigating holiday meals with picky eaters, planning safe and stress-free travel with aging parents, or creating a warm and accessible home for visiting grandparents and energetic kids, this episode offers helpful strategies to make your celebrations smoother and more joyful. Gina and Don discuss healthy holiday eating for kids and seniors, smart family travel tips for the...
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#192 Protecting Your Loved Ones: Elder Law and Long-Term Care Strategies
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Join Gina and Don on this powerful episode of Focused Healthy Family as they sit down with elder-law specialist Louise M. Paglen of The McIntosh Law Firm () to dive into the critical legal issues that affect aging loved ones and the families who care for them. With over two decades of experience in estate planning, guardianship, long-term care planning, Medicaid and VA benefits, Louise brings her compassionate, family-centered approach to demystify elder law and empower listeners. In this conversation you’ll learn: What “elder law” really encompasses — and how it goes beyond just...
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#191 Safety, Comfort, and Connection: Holiday Prep for Aging Family Members
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In this warm and practical episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don talk about preparing your home for aging loved ones visiting during the holidays. Whether it’s Christmas, Thanksgiving, or another family gathering, a few thoughtful adjustments can make a world of difference for comfort, safety, and peace of mind. From preventing slips and falls to making seating and lighting more accessible, they share easy, compassionate ways to make your home welcoming for everyone—especially parents or grandparents who may need extra care. Tune in to learn how to balance festive fun with...
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#190 Seasons of Remembering: Finding Peace in Holiday Memories
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In this heartfelt episode, Gina and Don reflect on the memories that shape us—those of loved ones who have passed and the holidays we shared together. As the season approaches, they explore how remembering can bring both joy and longing, and how we can honor those memories while still being present for the moments we’re creating today. Join them for a conversation filled with warmth, nostalgia, and the gentle reminder that our memories keep love alive, even as time moves on. #FocusedHealthyFamily #HolidayMemories #RememberingLovedOnes #FamilyConnections #GratitudeAndGrace #MindfulHolidays...
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#189 Unwrap Peace This Holiday Season
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As the holidays approach, Gina and Don invite you to take a deep breath and rethink what this season can truly be about. Instead of getting caught up in the hustle, the shopping, and the endless to-do lists, what if you chose calm over chaos? In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, they share simple, heartfelt reminders to slow down, be present, and enjoy the moments that matter most—with your loved ones and with yourself. Let this be the year you release the pressure and rediscover peace in the season. #FocusedHealthyFamily #HolidayCalm #MindfulLiving #StressFreeHolidays #FamilyTime...
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#188 From Confusion to Clarity: Understanding Medicare Options
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In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don sit down with Sydney Hartnett and Sal Marafioti from Hartnett Health to shed light on one of the most confusing — yet essential — topics for families and seniors: Medicare. Together, they break down the two key parts of Medicare — Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage — helping listeners understand what each offers, what’s covered, and how to make the best choices for your individual needs. Sal brings a deeply personal perspective, having navigated his own complex medical journey. His experience helps others make sense of...
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#187 Republish 117 Interview with a Single Mom - Claire Martin
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It is another republished past from Gina and Don, this going to Claire Martin and her venture into a Single Mom. Enjoy. Today Gina and Don interview Claire Martin and now in her own words she will describe who she is and why we love talking to her: Hi, I’m Claire Martin the founder and host of “Strong, Single and Human” Podcast. So, who the hell am I? I moved to Australia 13 years ago for love!!!!! oh and to have fun, work hard and live the Australian dream…. the last thing I expected was to be a 49-year-old single mum navigating the challenges of raising a child on my own with no...
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#186 Guiding the Journey: Understanding Care Managers & Dementia Awareness
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In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don sit down with Jennifer Douds from to dive into the world of Care Management. We explore what Care Managers do, how they guide families through complex senior care decisions, and why their role is such a valuable support system for caregivers. Jennifer also shares insights about the Second Wind Dreams Virtual Dementia Tour, a powerful program that helps people step into the shoes of someone living with dementia—offering a deeper understanding and empathy for both families and caregivers. Whether you’re currently caring for...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don sit down with Paul Bill from Veterans Bridge Home, an organization dedicated to helping service members successfully transition back into civilian life. Paul offers an inside look at the challenges many veterans face when the uniform comes off—identity shifts, employment struggles, mental and emotional transitions, rebuilding community, and navigating available resources.
Together, they explore how Veterans Bridge Home bridges the gap by connecting veterans and their families to the support systems they need—whether it’s housing, healthcare, career guidance, or a renewed sense of belonging. This honest and compassionate conversation sheds light on what transitional veterans truly go through and how communities can better show up for them.
Paul Bill
Paul is on his third tour with Veterans Bridge Home; this tour as Community Engagement Manager. Previous tours he assisted in Veteran career education and transition employment. He is a 30-year retired Navy Surface Warfare Officer Commander, serving on numerous naval vessels; deploying in support of both Persian Gulf wars and Global War on Terrorism. He was prior enlisted as a construction electrician “SeaBee”, then commissioned through the NROTC program with Rochester Institute of Technology. Through his Navy career and after his retirement in 2012, Paul continued to work to help close the gap between transitioning veterans and job placement.
Prior to rejoining the VBH team, Paul has been in business development and sales; working with Fortune 100/500 companies. He has facilitated over 50 Executive Business Development Workshops with a Business Development training/consulting company in Charlotte.
Since 2008, Paul serves as an Adjunct Professor at Bellevue University, teaching online COHORT Business curriculum for the college’s Business Department. Paul is an experienced veteran, educator and motivation coach with the passion to help veterans on “transition”. He lives in Tega Cay with his wife Susan (Dementia Care Navigator and ED for Magnolia Memory Care) of 33 years; has 2 daughters (one in Mathews, NC and other in Austin, TX). Has 3 grandchildren and one on the way.
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