#194 “Life After Service: Paul Bill on Supporting Transitional Veterans”
Focused Healthy Family Podcast
Release Date: 11/27/2025
#203 Best of 2025 - #178 Supporting Seniors at Home: A Conversation with Stuart Madow of Visiting Angels
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Gina and Don playback #178 Aging in Place. In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Don and Gina welcome Stuart Madow from Visiting Angels to explore the importance of compassionate in-home care for seniors. Stuart shares his extensive experience working with families to help older adults age in place safely and comfortably. The conversation highlights the many services Visiting Angels offers — from companionship and personal care to respite support for family caregivers — and how their personalized approach brings peace of mind to both seniors and their loved ones. We dive...
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#202 Best of 2025 - #184 From Medicare to Money: Protecting Seniors from Fraud
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Gina and Don replay #184 talking with Sydney about fraud. In this episode, Gina and Don sit down with Sydney Hartnett of Hartnett Health to discuss an important and timely topic: senior scams and fraud prevention. From health insurance scams to the growing problem of Medicare fraud, Sydney shares her expertise and practical tips to help protect aging loved ones from becoming victims. We explore the different types of scams targeting seniors, why they are so prevalent, and most importantly—what families can do to safeguard themselves. Whether it’s understanding common red flags, setting up...
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#201 Best of 2025 - #170 Talking Parkinson's with Rich London
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Gina and Don replay #170 Talking Parkinsons with Rich London. Richard London has been an accomplished businessman, entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. He is a 22 year cancer survivor and has lived with Parkinson’s disease for the last 20 years. His books, A Handbook for Life and A Handbook for Happiness, and audio CDs, 10 Things Every Person With Parkinson’s Must Know and 10 Things Every Caregiver Must Know, have helped many people achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and enjoy their lives. Richard has traveled across the United States and Canada as a keynote...
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#200 Best of 2025 - #172 Reconnecting After 60: Socializing for Healthy Aging
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Today Gina and Don replay #172 Reconnecting After 60. In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into the importance of staying socially connected after age 60. Inspired by a Healthline article, they share simple, meaningful ways to expand your social life—from joining walking groups and taking classes to volunteering and using tech to stay in touch. They explore how socializing boosts mental and physical health, and offer real-world tips for overcoming obstacles like transportation and isolation. Whether you're retired or just looking to meet new people, this episode...
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#199 Revisiting #153 Flying Back To The Nest
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As part of our best of 2025 we want to replay this podcast. In this past episode #153 of Focused Healthy Family, we dove into the unique challenges and rewards of being part of the sandwich generation—those who find themselves caring for aging parents while raising their own children. We explored the emotional, physical, and financial toll this dual caregiving role can take, as well as strategies for maintaining balance, building resilience, and finding joy amidst the demands. Whether you're in the thick of it or preparing for this chapter, this conversation offers practical advice and...
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#198 From Holiday Dinners to Future Plans: Conversations That Matter
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The holidays often bring everyone back home—adult children, grandchildren, and multiple generations gathered under one roof. In this episode of The Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don explore why these moments together may be the perfect opportunity to have meaningful conversations about the future. Rather than waiting for a crisis, the holidays offer a natural and loving setting to talk about how we, as older adults, want our lives to look in the years ahead. Who would step in if help were needed? How do we want to be treated? What values matter most when it comes to caregiving,...
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#197 The Global Stress Epidemic — and How to Stay Centered This Christmas
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In this empowering episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don sit down with Rita Garnto, founder of Simple Self-Care by Rita, to explore what many experts are calling a global epidemic of stress. With more people than ever living in constant fight-or-flight, Rita brings her calm, grounded wisdom to explain why our nervous systems are overwhelmed — and what simple steps we can take to reclaim peace. Rita shares her signature approach of starting small, reminding us that self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. From micro-moments of breathing to tiny...
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#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”
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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...
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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