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Sheila Donnell has built a remarkable career spanning over 55 years and five diverse industries. Now entering her sixth chapter as an author, she brings her hard-earned wisdom to the page with her upcoming book, YOU'RE FIRED! YOU'RE HIRED! Passionate about personal growth and purpose-driven success, Sheila shares practical insights on putting self-care first and how supporting others in reaching t...

BEST SELLING AUTHOR, JODI VELAZQUEZ, HAS A DAUGHTER WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 1 DIABETEZE AT 19 MONTHS OLD. SHE WAS HER PRIMARY CAREGIVER FOE 16 YEAR SHE PERFORMED OVER 16 YEARS. SHE PERFORMED OVER 30,000 GLUCOSE CHECKS, AND 8700 INSULIN SHOTS BEFORE SHE WAS 10. SHE WILL OFFER SOME CAREGIVER TIPS SHE LEARNED BY NOT JUST CARING FOR A CHILD WITH DIABETESE, BUT ALSO FROM HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT FROM P...

Oddise Lundy is a devoted wife, mother, and full-time military caregiver from Texas. Since her husband Earl’s severe injury in Afghanistan in 2008, she has committed her life to caring for him and advocating for fellow caregivers. As a proud Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caregiver Fellow, Oddise has worked on both local and national levels to champion the needs of military families. She actively volun...

Frank Buchholtz – He Retired After 40 Years as a Financial Advisor helping people build wealth as a trusted investment advisor, He finishing his career at Merrill Lynch. Over those decades, Frank navigated bull markets, crashes, and everything in between—guiding clients through it all. When he retired, his own IRA had grown to over $8.5 million, not because of luck, but because of steady, proven s...

Has life grown heavy? Does your path feel burdened with obstacles? Join David, Debbie, and bestselling author Charlie Siegel for an uplifting journey through poetry, soul wisdom, and stunning photography from his new book Awakening the Inner Light: To Walk the Path of the Soul. Let inspiration lift your spirit and guide you back to your inner light. Bio: Charlie Siegel is a bestselling author of s...

Caregiver Mastery is your guide to peace of mind. Created by a spousal caregiver who’s been there, this show helps family caregivers eliminate the stress, anger, guilt, and resentment that come with caregiving—so you can care for your loved one without losing yourself. When RICK HENKIN’S wife, Sonia, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in January 2020 at the age of 65, everything changed. He quickly re...

Sally Raymond is a veteran Marriage & Family Therapist whose personal tragedy transformed her life’s mission. Just as she was earning her license in 1991, her beloved son Jon died by suicide—a devastating loss that propelled her into a relentless search for answers she had missed. With time, training, and determination, Sally uncovered the painful truths behind her son’s hidden struggles. Her...

What do you do when the person you’re trying to help pushes you away? Many caregivers face the heartbreak of watching a loved one struggle while refusing assistance. In this episode, psychologists and caregiving experts Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer unpack the emotional dynamics of resistance, the hidden meanings behind “no,” and how caregivers can remain compassionate without burning out. 🧠...

Gayla Bentley is a global style expert whose superpower is helping people see themselves beautifully. She’s styled clients on four continents—including European royalty and a U.S. First Lady—and has probably seen more naked bodies than Hugh Hefner. Her signature insight? No body is perfect, but everyone can have style. A fierce advocate for fashion that fits real life, Gayla is on a mission to shi...

How can we stay active and engaged as we grow older? Join us as we explore the vital role of social connection and community systems in living well—at any age. Marc Sapir served as Medical Director of the Center for Elders’ Independence, a pioneering PACE program for disabled elders, throughout the 1990s. A retired primary care and public health physician, he’s also a grandfather, great-grandfathe...

Barb Stone earned her MBA from Syracuse University and spent 25 years as a senior leader in manufacturing. While she achieved corporate success, she yearned for deeper fulfillment, which led her to study resiliency and positive psychology. Today, Barb is a certified leadership development coach (CPCC, PCC, ORSCC), empowering individuals and organizations to create meaningful change. Passionate abo...

Dr. Dianne Olvera—author of The Power of Connection: Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower—brings over 40 years of experience as a university professor, researcher, diplomat, and educational therapist. Through inspiring stories and practical insight, she reveals how embracing individual differences can transform relationships, build confidence, and leave a lasting, positive im...

STEVE MELMAN received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has been in the mental health field for over 40 years. He has had a successful private practice for over 25 years, assisting clients with a variety of issues: depression and bipolar, substance abuse, couples and their struggles, including parentin...

Gerard Wouters is a Taoist therapist from Holland, the author of seven books, and a familiar face from interviews on Dutch national television. With over 28 years of experience, he has taught 693 professionals—including caregivers, doctors, psychologists, nurses, physical and manual therapists, and coaches—how to make life simple, happy, and successful the Taoist way. Gerard’s mission is to help p...

Larry Weingarten Author of The Philosopher’s Wrench (2023), Larry Weingarten is a seasoned contractor with over 50 years of hands-on experience. But his work with tools goes far beyond the technical—Larry has spent a lifetime learning how to fix both mechanical problems and human ones. Whether he's helping people, caring for animals, or honoring the land that raised him, Larry brings a deep respec...

Join us as we sit down with a distinguished gastroenterologist—board-certified with over 50 years of experience, FACP, FACG, and Lecturer on Medicine at Harvard Medical School—to unravel the myths and truths about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Discover whether your favorite health foods might be the hidden culprits behind your digestive discomfort. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that could...

Deborah Mallow is your audience’s Ray of Sunshine—a charismatic, enthusiastic, and inspiring motivational speaker and seasoned positive energy, success coach. She is also the author of “6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck,” (paperback & hardcover releasing 2nd week of April). The book shares strategies, solutions, stories and some science to turn negative habits into positive ones (live more balan...

Toni King has more than 20 years of experience as a top sales leader in Medicare planning. When Toni saw the recurring theme of confusion as it relates to understanding the rules of Medicare for choosing which type of Medicare plan that would best suit the needs of average America, she was inspired to write, Medicare Survival Guide®. Toni King is an accomplished Medicare advocate, author, talk sho...

A family of 5. THE STANBERRYS wrote THEIR first family memoir in Autumn 2024 - It’s Never Too Late Sometimes©. The memoir is about how THEY dealt with the shock of 2-year-old Samantha who was initially diagnosed with what was thought to be cancer, but later turned out to be an equally devastating disease - Severe Acute A-plastic Anemia. What began as a routine doctor's visit spiraled into a length...

At the age of 22, Christopher Lee Maher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with a sleek 1.8% body fat and pound for pound, he was one of the fittest people on the planet. Like many high performing athletes, he dealt with joint pain on a semi-consistent basis. Over time, that escalated to pain in every joint, in his feet, lower back, and neck. He was headed for a full-blown hip replacement, resorted to...

If you’ve ever experienced a broken heart, felt stabbed in the back, or had a pain in the neck, you know that your emotions aren’t just in your head; they’re in your body. Learn how to re-establish the connection between your body and mind by understanding the language of your body

Giancarlo Paolillo, a developer, and his wife Sherrie Sims found themselves as primary caregivers for their parents who did not live nearby. It was a constant stress juggling work, children and their own relationship while being pulled an hour away to care for their loved ones. Giancarlo began looking at phone apps and was frustrated that he had to use several apps to manage care and schedules. So...

Dr. Roxana Delgado is a 2015-16 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow Alumni representing the State of Texas. She is a health scientist focusing on Military and Veteran communities. She is a Professor/Military Research Scholar and the Director of the Caring for the Caregiver Program at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Nursing. Her professional experience was inspired by her firsthand...

Celeste Sowder is the founder of The Soul Sister Project and author of the upcoming memoir I Am Here, But I Am Late. Celeste's caregiving journey began in her teens, caring for her father who battled a chronic illness until his passing—a journey that taught her firsthand the challenges caregivers face, from burnout to deep emotional struggles. Her experience led her to a powerful realization: true...