Carefullist, The Podcast

Caring for a family member is the ultimate act of love. We know, we've been there. It can also be challenging and lonely. We've been there, too. Hosted by Katie Kristofic, founder of The Carefullist, our guests are current and former caregivers who share their stories- the good, the bad, and everything in between. Join us for genuine conversations as we discuss all things caregiving. Visit www.carefullist.com for resources and additional information.

Finding Connection Through the Fog of Dementia 07/07/2025

Finding Connection Through the Fog of Dementia When she couldn't find safe, dignified, and engaging tools for her mom, Angela Fairhurst made them herself. Geri-Gadgets® are designed to spark curiosity, calm, and connection, helping those with cognitive issues or dementia. It wasn't an easy road to a diagnosis. Angela shares her caregiving story with us and the journey into toy-making she never planned. Learn more about Geri-Gadgets here: https://www.carefullist.com/caregiving-resources/products /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/37324920

Be Present Past Your Lifetime with Amori 06/26/2025

Be Present Past Your Lifetime with Amori Su Park was in her mid-20s and living in Canada when her mom was diagnosed with cancer back home in Korea. After she passed away, Su reflected on how much they missed out on together. By creating Amori, she's offering people the opportunity her mom didn't have: to reflect on life and mortality, preserve memories, and create personal messages to be cherished for a lifetime. Learn more: https://amori.life/ /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/37170850

The OG: Christina Keys from Keys for Caregiving 06/20/2025

The OG: Christina Keys from Keys for Caregiving Christina Keys' mother had a life-changing stroke and was given a 1% chance to live. She instantly went from career woman to caregiver. Within 4 years of caregiving for her mother, she was financially, emotionally, mentally and physically bankrupt. The doctors told her she would be lucky to live 6 months. Her body was shutting down from the stress of caregiving and trying to do it alone. This episode explores the choices she made in order to continue living not just to take care of her mom, but for herself as well. Today, Christina helps to change the lives of caregivers who struggle while caring for their loved ones and what to do after that leg of the journey ends. Learn more: https://www.christinakeys.com/ #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #longtermcare #eldercare #aginginplace #healthcare #homehealthcare #hospice #lifeaftercaregiving /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/37095145

Death and Dying in the Digital Age 06/16/2025

Death and Dying in the Digital Age Live Fully. Die Ready. Niki Weiss is transforming how we approach death, dying, and end-of-life planning—because let's face it, avoiding these conversations won’t stop death from happening. Her mission is simple: normalize conversations around death and dying in the digital age by providing tools to help people prepare for the inevitable now, so they can stop worrying about the “what-ifs” and start focusing on what’s most important: living fully now. As a Digital Thanatologist, Founder of ENDevo, Creator of My Final Playbook App, and Host of the Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki simplifies the often overwhelming and confusing end-of-life planning process. Learn more: /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/37028810

The Cost of Long-Term Care: Planning Ahead 06/01/2025

The Cost of Long-Term Care: Planning Ahead One of the biggest blind spots in financial planning is the potential for a long-term care event. Yet such a small percentage of the U.S. population has a plan in place, and misconceptions abound. Suzanne Scheer is a former caregiver and attorney. Now, she loves teaching people about long-term care insurance and how it works. It isn't right for everyone, but everyone deserves to be educated about the risks and the options for transferring that risk to an insurance company. Suzanne is licensed in multiple states throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast and can obtain a license wherever you live. Contact her for a free review of an existing policy to understand what it covers and what it doesn't: #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #longtermcare #insurance #longtermcareinsurance #trustandwill #financialplanning #financialadvice #eldercare #geriatriccare #dementia #aginginplace #medicare #medicaid #financialadvisor #specialneeds #homehealthcare #healthcare /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/36808770

The Living Planner 05/19/2025

The Living Planner After a global aviation career, Lynn Lambrecht saw a gap. Businesses and individuals resist contingency planning. Business and Life intersect. How we consider the impact upon employees and businesses led her to create The Living Planner. Client discussions center around the practical and personalized offensive and defensive strategies to protect departments, employees, and families in times of transition. She uses the experience garnered from my global corporate experience, the time volunteering during catastrophic incidents and facing losses of key employees and family. Little things become big things if we are not prepared. Our conversation covers Lynn's amazing career and how, inevitably, life weaves itself into our career paths and we're met with decisions that need to be made. Learn more about Lynn's services: For caregiving and grief resources, visit: #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #grief #griefsupport #makeaplan #agingingplace #longtermcare #eldercare #planahead #successionplan #homehealthcare #sandwichgeneration #youngadults #employeeadvocate #humanresources #smallbusiness #geriatrics #legacyplanning /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/36632735

The Caregiver Warrior 05/12/2025

The Caregiver Warrior Susanne White believes caregivers are warriors. Fearless, courageous, and passionate about protecting those they care for. She shares strategies, actions, and attitudes that worked for her and can work for you. Listen to this episode for your chance to win a free autographed copy of her book! Comment "Caregiver Warrior" on any of our social channels through May 30, 2025. For more information about Susanne and her work, visit her website As always, The Carefullist is here to support you: #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #podcast #resilience #longtermcare #homehealthcare #eldercare #elderlycare #braintumor #survivor /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/36539700

Carefullist, The Podcast: Myra Katz 04/15/2025

Carefullist, The Podcast: Myra Katz Do you understand your diagnosis? Myra Katz spent most of her career as a physician assistant in oncology/hematology. Now, she utilizes her knowledge of the healthcare system as a board-certified patient advocate. In this episode, we talk about the importance of having goals for your doctor visits and why you need to understand the differences in health forms available to you. If you're interested in engaging Myra's services, visit #caregiving #caregiversupport #caregivers #caregiver #patientadvocacy #patientadvocate #healthsystem #advancedirective #patientsupport #cancertreatment #cancer #healthcare #physicianassistant /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/36159995

Carefullist, The Podcast: Lisa Tschudi 04/11/2025

Carefullist, The Podcast: Lisa Tschudi Lisa Tschudi is a caregiver for her young adult daughter with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She also hosts the podcast Love Doesn't Pay the Bills. We discuss ways to make life a little easier when caregiving, such as picking up fresh, premade meals. We also discussed the more complicated things like navigating the education system and advocating for the learning environment and tools her daughter needed. You can find Love Doesn't Pay the Bills anywhere you listen to podcasts. /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/36098165

Carefullist, The Podcast: Nancy Meyers 03/31/2025

Carefullist, The Podcast: Nancy Meyers Nancy Meyers is a practicing attorney and the founder and CEO of Advocord, a life-management platform for advocates — guardians, conservators, and anyone with an adult dependent — to securely record and manage the details of their dependents’ lives. #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #estateplanning #guardianship #longtermcare #eldercare #specialneeds #longtermcareplanning #estateattorney #podcast #agingingplace #sandwichgeneration /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/35944255

Carefullist, The Podcast: Dr. Ashley Blackington 03/22/2025

Carefullist, The Podcast: Dr. Ashley Blackington Dr. Ashley Blackington is a mom of four, lab lover, and occupational therapist. In all of her free time, she owns and runs Dovetail designs, hosts her podcast AND/BOTH, and is set to launch her Dovetail app in April 2025. We discuss all of this and more, including what occupational therapy is and why you need to involve OT much sooner than you'd think. Learn more about Ashley and her businesses here: #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #occupationaltherapy #podcasts #elderlycare #eldercare #longtermcare #aginginplace #healthtech #podcast #sandwichgeneration /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/35821810

Carefullist, The Podcast: Jenn Fredericks 03/17/2025

Carefullist, The Podcast: Jenn Fredericks You can't self-care your way out of burnout. is a chronic kidney disease patient and 2x kidney transplant recipient. She is also the mother and caregiver to a daughter with a slow-growth brain tumor. Throughout her life's journey, Jenn has combined these experiences to coach folks dealing with chronic illness and/or caregiving through a program called Prosilience. Learn more: https://prosiliencecoach.com/ #caregiving #caregiver #caregiversupport #chronicillness #podcasts #kidneyhealth #braintumor #resilience #burnout #sandwichgeneration /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/35733720

Carefullist, The Podcast: Brian Howard 03/06/2025

Carefullist, The Podcast: Brian Howard Brian 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! #caregivers #caregiversupport #caregiving #sandwichgeneration #careers #podcast #podcasts #philadelphia #parkinsons #parkinsonsawareness #leukemia #cancer #upenn /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/35565945

Carefullist, The Podcast: Lynn Abate-Johnson 02/27/2025

Carefullist, The Podcast: Lynn Abate-Johnson Lynn Abate-Johnson is an international best-selling author and community builder. She was a caregiver for her mom through ovarian cancer. Lynn found that by writing updates for her family, not only did she keep a good record of their journey, but it helped her to process what was happening. Learn more about the services Lynn provides at . /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/35472935

Carefullist, The Podcast: Kunal Parikh 02/25/2025

Carefullist, The Podcast: Kunal Parikh Kunal Parikh is an aging and health advocate, digital health strategist, and physician. We discuss his personal caregiving story, how you know you're a caregiver (this will surprise some of you!), and the LGBTQIA+ community of caregivers. Look for his TEDx talk about how to know if you're a caregiver coming soon! /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/35425640

Carefullist, The Podcast: Lisa Pahl 02/21/2025

Carefullist, The Podcast: Lisa Pahl On this National Caregiver's Day, we're thrilled to launch Season 2 of Carefullist, The Podcast. Kicking things off is Lisa Pahl, LCSW, APHSW-C, community educator, hospice social worker, and founder of The Death Deck. We talk about hospice, having tough conversations, and finding joy in unexpected places. #caregiving #caregiversupport #caregivers #podcast #longtermcare #eldercare #aginginplace #homehealthcare #healthcare #hospice #death #dying #NationalCaregiversDay /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/35383175

Carefullist, The Podcast: June Marcangeli 12/19/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast: June Marcangeli June Marcangeli cared for her mom who had dementia. As often happens with caregivers, getting to her own appointments got harder. She missed a mammogram for the first time, and when she was finally able to go, they found breast cancer. June talks with us about navigating the healthcare system and advocating for yourself. /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34533315

Carefullist, The Podcast: Crystal Gallo 12/18/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast: Crystal Gallo Crystal Gallo was a caregiver for her grandmother and uncle. One had dementia, the other had cancer- two very different experiences. The common theme between them was the challenge of coordinating, tracking, and organizing care. A veteran of startups and tech, Crystal set out to create what she wished she had, an app to end caregiving burnout. Learn more about Innerhive and get the app: https://www.innerhive.com/?utm_source=carefullist&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=resource-product /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34507540

Carefullist, The Podcast: Kate Granigan 12/12/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast: Kate Granigan How do you know when you need a caregiver? Where do you go to find one? We talked with Kate Granigan, CEO of LifeCare Advocates, an Aging Life Care management company based in Newton, Massachusetts to find out. Kate serves as President of the Board of Directors at the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA), a nonprofit professional membership association representing over 2,000 members nationwide. She has over 25 years of experience as a geriatric social worker, a master's in social work, and is a licensed independent clinical social worker in the State of Massachusetts. Learn more: /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34416050

Carefullist, The Podcast: Esther Greenhouse 12/09/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast: Esther Greenhouse Silver to Gold’s CEO, Esther Greenhouse, is a Longevity Strategist on a mission to help people reduce their long-term care needs & expenses and the caregiving burden. Esther brings her expertise as an environmental gerontologist–an expert in the impact of the built environment on the well-being of older adults--to help people maintain their physical and financial independence with age. She provides initiatives and training for financial planning and long-term care insurance firms, and strategy sessions for older adults and their families. Esther is an internationally recognized expert on older adults, caregiving, design for aging, Aging in Place, Age-Friendly Communities, and Universal Design. An enthusiastic speaker, award-winning trainer, and impactful facilitator, her expertise helps participants make unique connections and create a paradigm shift…she is a catalyst for positive change and innovative strategic solutions. Learn more: /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34354450

Carefullist, The Podcast: Lance A. Slatton 12/03/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast: Lance A. Slatton In 2020, Enriched Life Home Care Services (ELHCS) in Livonia, Michigan launched All Home Care Matters, a podcast hosted by Lance A. Slatton, CSCM. He is a case manager of ELHCS who has become an innovator in helping others deal with the issues and challenges of senior living and long-term care. Slatton, author of the recently published "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide," has become a renowned voice in the long-term care community. All Home Care Matters is a multiple award-winning podcast and YouTube show devoted to helping families, caregivers, and their loved ones navigate long-term care issues. All Home Care Matters was the recipient of the Silver Creator Award from Google & YouTube in 2023. Watch or listen to All Home Care Matters and the other podcasts they produce here: . /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34272515

Carefullist, The Podcast: Christine Davies 12/02/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast: Christine Davies Christine Davies started her career in social work. She quickly realized that she needed to change her path if she wanted to spend most of her time talking with and comforting people. Now, she is the Director of Spiritual Care at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey. We discuss the role of hospital chaplains and how they can support families through faith-based traditions or without. Listen to the whole conversation for a heartfelt exchange about anticipatory grief. Learn more about anticipatory grief in Christine's article: https://journeyingalongside.substack.com/p/the-grief-before-the-grief?r=3dwr2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34240570

Carefullist, The Podcast: Molly Minnick 11/20/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast: Molly Minnick Molly Minnick started her career as an RN in the Cardiac Care Unit, where she saw a lot of room for improvement when it came to communicating options to patients and their loved ones. After working on a project with the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, Molly's passion for helping caregivers deepened. Now, she works for Health Advocate, and they've launched a new program called Generations: Aging Adult and Caregiver Support. It's a benefit program available through your employer. Learn more: . /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34037985

Carefullist, The Podcast: Mary-Elizabeth Harmon 11/20/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast: Mary-Elizabeth Harmon Wound care stopped Mary-Elizabeth Harmon from getting a job. To stop her Mom and Dad from being left in the lurch when their care aides didn’t show, and from paying too much for basic services, she became their full-time caregiver. Sound familiar? Listen to the rest of her story to learn how community building and micro villages became her passion. For more information, visit her website: . /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34037821

Carefullist, The Podcast: Danielle Miura 11/20/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast: Danielle Miura Danielle Miura is the owner of Spark Financials and specializes in financial planning for caregivers after her own caregiving experience revealed a lack of service and understanding in the financial industry for this (very large!) subset of customers. During our conversation, she reveals tips and things for caregivers to consider regarding their finances. For more information on Spark Financials, visit . /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34037626

Carefullist, The Podcast Season 1 Intro 11/20/2024

Carefullist, The Podcast Season 1 Intro Introducing Carefullist, The Podcast! This first season covers everything caregiving, featuring interviews with current and former caregivers, professional and baptism by fire. Caregiving can be lonely, but you're not alone. We're here for you. /episode/index/show/2e443540-b106-4a30-9207-6857f0651131/id/34037605

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