Rosabel Unscripted Podcast

If you’re struggling to communicate with someone with dementia without causing frustration or escalation, this episode is for you. Dementia changes the brain’s ability to process logic and store new information, but the emotional brain often remains accessible longer . That means your tone, facial expression, and nervous system regulation matter more than facts. Learn how to: • Respond to repetiti...

What happens when a moment of desperation meets faith, intuition, and a deep respect for nature? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , I sit down with Jessica Lowery, Founder and CEO of The Power of Elderberries, to explore the human story behind a wellness brand that began at a kitchen counter and grew into a nationally trusted name. This is not just a conversation about supplements or entrepre...

Many families struggle not because they don’t care, but because clear information wasn’t given early enough. If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in , start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understanding-dementia/ Most people panic when told they’re “high risk” based on genetic tests, neuropsychological results, or imaging—long before a diagnosis is c...

What happens when you follow every rule of success — and still feel empty inside? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , Rosabel Zohfeld sits down with Ray Martin , also known as The Daily Explorer , to explore the emotional cost of climbing the wrong mountain. Ray spent decades building a successful corporate career, only to realize that achievement didn’t bring the peace or fulfillment he expec...

If evenings feel harder with dementia—more confusion, anxiety, pacing, or fear—you are not imagining it, and you are not doing anything wrong . Sundowning is a pattern of neurological overload, not stubbornness, personality change, or something you caused. As the dementia-affected brain tires throughout the day, its ability to regulate emotion, filter stimulation, and stay oriented declines. Light...

What if the reason you feel exhausted, small, or anxious at work has nothing to do with your confidence — and everything to do with your brain? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , we dive into the neuroscience behind toxic leadership and workplace trauma. If you’ve ever cried in the parking lot, dreaded Sunday nights, or questioned your worth because of a boss or work environment, this convers...

Grief changes you — but it doesn’t have to break you. In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , Rosabel is joined by transformational grief coach and author Ada Malavé for an honest conversation about loss, healing, and the courage it takes to move forward after life changes forever. They explore grief as a deeply personal experience shaped by culture, identity, and unspoken expectations. You’ll hea...

Anxiety, agitation, pacing, yelling, clinging, or repetitive questions in dementia are not bad behavior . They are signs the brain no longer feels safe. If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand... Most families struggle not because they don’t care, but because clear information wasn’t given early enoug...

Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are not the same , but families are often told they are. Confusing the two can cause unnecessary conflict, emotional pain, and caregiving mistakes. If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand... Most families struggle not because they don’t care, but because c...

Most families don’t struggle because they don’t care—they struggle because clear information wasn’t provided early enough. If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand... In this episode, neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld explains the main types of dementia and how each affects the brain differe...

In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, Rosabel sits down with Eduardo Berdegué , Principal of Divine Home Care Services , to talk openly about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and the realities families are facing every day. Eduardo brings a unique perspective shaped by years in investment banking, community leadership, and now elder care. Together, we explore why Alzheimer’s and other dementias are becomin...

If your loved one has been prescribed donepezil (Aricept) or memantine (Namenda) , it’s important to understand what these medications do—and what they don’t. If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand... Donepezil and memantine do not cure Alzheimer’s or other dementias . Donepezil increases acetylcholi...

Sudden confusion does not automatically mean dementia . Many families are misled when a loved one acts “off” overnight or dramatically worse than the day before. Dementia does not progress that fast . If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand... In this episode, I explain the critical difference between...

Most business disasters don’t start with bad luck. They start with avoidance. In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , Rosabel sits down with Matthew Neill Davis , business attorney, firm owner, and Inc 5000 leader, to unpack the risks that quietly put small businesses and leaders in danger long before a crisis hits. Matthew has led his solely owned firm through over 1000 percent growth and has spe...

Many families hope for a cure—but oversimplified claims can cause harm and confusion . In this episode, I break down what science actually says about dementia, including the difference between prevention, symptom improvement, and disease reversal . If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand... As a neuro...

Mild Cognitive Impairment is not the same as dementia , and confusing the two can lead families to make decisions too early—or too late. If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here: 👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand... In this episode, I explain the real differences between MCI and dementia , why memory loss alone doesn’t tell the full st...

What if calm is not something you force, but something you learn to yield into? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, I sit down with Jeff Patterson, founder of The Yielding Warrior and a lifelong martial artist with over three decades of experience in Tai Chi, meditation, and mindful movement. We talk about why forcing calm often backfires, how meditation is commonly misunderstood, and how aware...

Burnout is not failure . If you are caring for someone with dementia and feel exhausted, irritable, guilty, or emotionally overwhelmed, you are not alone—and you are not doing something wrong. In this episode, neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld explains what dementia caregiving does to the nervous system and why yelling, guilt, and deep fatigue are biological stress responses , not signs...

If you’ve been told your loved one is in an “early stage” of dementia, but daily life already feels chaotic, confusing, or exhausting, you’re not imagining it. Dementia rarely moves in neat, predictable stages. In this episode, neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld explains why dementia progression can feel unpredictable and why someone may seem stable one day and very different the next. S...

What do you do when everything falls apart at the same time? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , I sit down with DK Kang to talk about emotional healing during prolonged crisis — cancer, job loss, financial uncertainty, and infertility — and what resilience actually looks like when there is no quick fix. We explore how mindset, discipline, faith, and nervous system regulation help you stay gro...

If you are caring for someone with dementia and everything suddenly feels different—more confusion, anger, repetitive questions, or personality changes—you’re not alone. Many caregivers feel overwhelmed trying to understand whether what they’re seeing is normal or something urgent. In this live session, neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld speaks directly to dementia caregivers navigating...

Getting a dementia diagnosis can feel like the ground drops out from under you. One appointment, one word—and suddenly everything feels uncertain. If you’re asking, “My loved one has dementia… now what?” this episode is for you. In this episode, neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld explains what families actually need to focus on during the first 30 to 90 days after a dementia diagnosis ....

In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , we explore emotional healing through survival, childhood trauma, and the long road toward hope. Rosabel sits down with author Adrienne Caldwell to talk about the lived experiences behind her memoir Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines . Adrienne shares what it means to grow up in survival mode—navigating abuse, extreme poverty, foster care, addiction, loss, and...

Most families don’t miss dementia because they don’t care — they miss it because they’re watching for the wrong signs. In this episode of the Dementia Pillar Series , neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld explains the early dementia signs that families often overlook and why memory loss is not always the first symptom. Early dementia frequently appears as changes in judgment, emotional regu...

Asking someone with dementia, “Do you remember?” may seem harmless — but it can unintentionally increase fear, shame, anxiety, and resistance . In this episode, neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld explains why memory-testing questions often make dementia symptoms worse and how caregivers can communicate in ways that reduce stress instead of escalating it. Dementia does not erase intellige...