A Season of Caring Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on the thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Tracy Crump.  She expands on the concepts Tracy shared regarding advocacy and the important role it is for family caregivers.  In addition, Rayna shares thoughts on the importance of honor and respect during your caring season. Happy National Family Caregiver Month!  Please visit www.aseason...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Tracy Crump.  Tracy is an author and regular contributor to many well-known publications. She is best known for her input of more than 30 stories to Chicken Soup for the Soul.  As a former nurse and family caregiver for both her parents, she uses her experience to encourage others who are in a season of caring to be advocates for thei...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on the thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Leslie McLeod.  She expands on the concepts Leslie shared regarding relationships within families and how they affect the caregiving journey.  Rayna sites several works to provide perspective on the various roles:   If you find yourself as the “hero”, feeling like you are the only one doing...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Leslie McLeod.  Leslie is a writer, artist, mom, and co-owner of a technology company.  From her experience with her siblings caring for their parents, she has developed a passion for building relationships among families with aging parents.  She is currently writing a book to help families survive their season of caring without the a...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on the thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Deborah Bakti.  She expands on the suggestions Deborah provided during their talk and in her book, “Now What?” regarding long-term care facilities for families: Placement is needed when a person’s physical needs are to a point where the family cannot meet those needs, or the person cannot ca...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Deborah Bakti.  From her experience on both sides of senior care, working in the industry, and being a caregiver for three of her family members, Deborah is on a mission to shift senior care from transactional to a more relational experience.  She is the founder and president of the consulting firm THINK Breakthrough where she helps l...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on the thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Kathy Webster.  She expands on the suggestions Kathy provided regarding exercise for the elderly and avoiding falls: Exercise not only strengthens your heart and can trim your waist, but it can also slow the aging process on the cellular level. Benefits of exercising for caregivers and aging...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Kathy Webster.  For over 35 years, Kathy has inspired and coached adults to embrace and engage in physical activity.  After spending several years as an executive in the corporate wellness field, she launched ShipShape. Now focused on her true passion, Kathy works one-on-one with older adults to stay safe and strong throughout their a...

Send us Fan Mail September is National Self-Care Awareness Month and the podcast this week continues to discuss this important topic.  Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on the thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Nicole Kalil.  She expands on the suggestion Nicole provided regarding time management and reframing it to be choice management and learning how to make choices that will all...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Nicole Kalil.  Nicole is a keynote speaker, coach, and podcaster.  She spent most of her professional life with a large company where she became the first woman ever promoted to Chief Development Officer.  Nicole has a passion for eliminating gender expectations and provides her insight into developing productive women within organiza...

Send us Fan Mail Happy National Self-Care Awareness Month!  Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on the thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Jammie Johnson, The Caregivers Friend.  This week Rayna expands on the suggestion Jammie provided regarding building your tribe or team: To add to the care team, remember to just ask.  Check with: extended family companion care companies church fami...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Jammie Johnson.  Jammie is an academic advisor, motivational speaker, and certified caregiver.  She founded The Caregivers Friend in hopes of helping others based on her experiences as a caregiver for her aunt and both of her parents.  She enjoys life and encourages others to do the same. She provides the following insights: Utilize F...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on the thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Beth Suereth regarding caregiving during hospital stays.  Although you might not be there right now, the odds are that a hospital stay will be part of your caregiving journey with your loved one.  This week Rayna expands on the suggestions Beth provided: Find out what the hospital’s regulati...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Nicole Dauz.  Nicole has a great attitude about self-care and a good understanding of the necessity of it.  She provided tips on how to normalize self-care and this week Rayna expands on those and adds more ways to embrace and think about self-care. Think about what brings you joy! Self-care is...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Beth Suereth.  Among her vast experience, several certifications, and many titles, Beth is a Certified Caregiving Consultant, educator, facilitator, and end of life doula.  She is the founder and CEO of Caregiving Pathways.  Her experience caring for her father prompted her to form this organization that helps others manage the hospit...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Nicole Dauz.  Nicole is a mother, caregiver coach, and self-care advocate.  Based on her experiences, she provides her clients with the tools and strategies needed to shift from feeling stressed and overwhelmed to regaining control and feeling gratitude and joy.  She provides the following insights on caregiver self-care: Our bodies a...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Dr. Leslie Kasanoff. The best self-care strategy is the one that you will actually use. Pay attention to what has worked in the past and ensure you are still doing that. Asking ‘What do I need?’ helps you to pay attention to what is required here and now. Think about if you are hungry, angry, lo...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Dr. Leslie Kasanoff.  Leslie has spent her life in healthcare and recently has been combining her scientific knowledge with her holistic and nutrition expertise in health through coaching and consulting.  She provides the following insights for caregivers: Set an alarm clock for when the day ends and schedule self-care then.  Instead...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, discusses the departure from the podcast of her co-host, Karen Weaver, PCC, and reflects on thoughts shared during last week’s interview with Marty Stevens-Heebner. Applause goes out to Karen to taking the step needed for right now.  A big thank you to her for allowing us into her heart and life.  Blessings to Karen as she continues her caregiving journey...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Marty Stevens-Heebner.  Marty is CEO of Clear Home Solutions.  She created the company to help older adults and their families when their treasures, paperwork, and stuff get in the way of moving their lives forward.  Marty was inspired to launch the company eight years ago after her experiences with her father and aunt.  She provides...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, and Karen Weaver, PCC, co-host, reflect on last week’s interview with Maureen Kures.  Maureen shared her experiences helping others prepare for the end of the journey.  Additional thoughts: Discussing dying is uncomfortable, but gaining the understanding of what is needed can make it easier. Start end-of-life conversations now. Look at death as being a par...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Maureen Kures.  Maureen has been a registered nurse for over 35 years and helps families as an End-of-Life Coach.  Her passion is to assist them through facilitating decision-making, documentation, and discussions of end-of-life transitions. She draws from her vast experience from the bedside point of view, home care nurse, and family...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, and Karen Weaver, PCC, co-host, reflect on last week’s interview with Jane Daly.  Jane shared her caregiving journey and how she learned grace during that time.  Additional thoughts: Learning to be a family caregiver can be a journey of spiritual growth if you allow it. Embrace the fact that you need help sooner rather than later. Look at the structure of...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Jane Daly. Jane is an award-winning author with two published books and two more in progress.  She serves on multiple boards and regularly teaches writing at workshops and conferences.  When she is not teaching, speaking, or practicing writing, she can be found in the financial district, where she is the Branch Officer at a bank. Jane...

Send us Fan Mail Rayna Neises, ACC, host, and Karen Weaver, PCC, co-host, continue discussing the remainder of Rayna’s book which was released on June 1st.  Stop frequently to ask questions that help you to reflect and then make decisions intentionally.   If something is not working, pivot and do something different. Always keep looking until you find the thing that does work for you. Self-care is...