Caregiver Relief Podcast

In this eye-opening episode, Diane Carbo, RN, talks with Michael Schneider, a Bipolar Type 1 survivor who has lived 26 years episode-free . Michael shares how he escaped years of repeated hospitalizations through one game-changing mindset: Ownership . https://www.caregiverrelief.com/when-bipolar-disorder-touches-your-life-finding-balance-boundaries-and-hope-with-michael-schneider-episode-219 🎧 Hi...

In this episode, nurse and caregiver advocate Diane Carbo connects with Emma Soy, RN, founder of Gentle Shepherd Care. Together, they pull back the curtain on the "Panini Generation"—the caregivers facing crushing pressure from both their children and aging parents. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-sandwich-generation-crisis-how-to-care-for-aging-parents-without-losing-yourself-with-e...

If you’re a caregiver who feels exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation is for you. Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with nervous system coach Mitch Webb to explore how chronic caregiving stress affects the body and what you can do to start healing. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/caregiver-burnout-and-chronic-stress-how-to-reset-your-nervous-system-and-start-healing-with-mi...

In this vital episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, welcomes Frank King, "The Mental Health Comedian." As a long-time stand-up comic and suicide attempt survivor, Frank uses humor and radical vulnerability to bring light to a dark subject. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/depression-and-suicide-in-seniors-and-caregivers-warning-signs-prevention-and-hope-with-frank-king-episode-216 Quick Highligh...

In Episode 215, Diane sits down with grief counselor Kelly Edmondson to discuss the identity crisis, "guilt-grief," and the heavy silence that follows a caregiving journey. Drawing from their shared experiences of losing their sons, they offer a comforting roadmap for navigating milestones and practicing true grief literacy. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/when-caregiving-ends-grief-begi...

In EP 214 of the Caregiver Relief Podcast , host Diane Carbo, RN, explores the fascinating world of TMS Therapy with neurotechnology expert Dr. Stevie Foglia. Discover how non-invasive magnetic pulses are being used to safely treat severe neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and treatment-resistant depression. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/tms-therapy-for-chronic-pain-and-dep...

🧠✨ In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, connects with author and entrepreneur Dan Cohen to share a story that defies medical explanation. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/when-dementia-lifts-a-fathers-final-message-and-a-caregivers-journey-through-alzheimers-with-dan-cohen-episode-213 After 10+ years deep in the throes of dementia, Dan's father unexpectedly experienced a breathtaking two-da...

🌻 Today, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with rehabilitation counselor and author Vita Oyler for a beautifully candid conversation on living fully with chronic pain. Vita has battled Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) for over 35 years, navigating immense challenges—including a partial leg amputation—with resilience, faith, and a healthy dose of humor. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/life-beyond-...

Are you trapped in a relentless cycle of feeling like you're never doing enough for your loved one? 🛑 Host Diane Carbo, RN, welcomes psychotherapist Dr. Judith M. Pilla (author of How Shame Runs the World ) to expose how chronic shame causes caregiver burnout, emotional exhaustion, and severe physical illness. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/caregiver-guilt-and-shame-why-you-feel-like-youre-n...

In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, is joined by writer and memoirist Sarah Vosburgh ( Who Will Name the Bees ) to explore the messy, beautiful, and heartbreaking realities of navigating a parent's dementia. From dealing with explosive battles over driving independence and complicated family dynamics, to surviving the failures of rigid facility systems—Sarah shares how she learned to proces...

What Does an Elder Care Specialist Do? When an aging loved one's health declines, most family caregivers are thrown into the deep end with zero guidance. In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, talks with elder care specialist and author Laurette Foggini to give you a roadmap for the caregiving journey. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/what-does-an-elder-care-specialist-do-how-they-help-families...

🎙️ In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, Diane Carbo, RN, talks with Marit Welker about the growing issue of estrangement between parents and adult children. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/estrangement-between-parents-and-adult-children-causes-warning-signs-and-how-to-heal-the-relationship-with-marit-welker-episode-208 💔 Together, they explore why adult children may choose to cut off...

Bringing a loved one home from the hospital sicker and faster than ever is a growing crisis. In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, talks with certified medical equipment specialist Tara Slaughter about how to navigate unsafe discharges and avoid the dangerous mistakes that cause patient falls, wounds, and caregiver injuries. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/medical-equipment-after-hospital-dischar...

Host Diane Carbo, RN, is joined by former cybercrime investigator Al Pascual (CEO of Scamnetic) to break down the mechanics of modern elder fraud—including "pig butchering" romance cons and banking impersonations. Tune in to learn the number one phone call caregivers need to make today to build an immediate financial safety net for their aging loved ones. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/...

In this episode of Caregiver Relief , host Diane Carbo sits down with Kathy McDaniel, author of Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat . After surviving a critical illness and an 18-day drug-induced coma, Kathy shares her profound journey through a dark near-death experience, a glimpse of heavenly bliss, and her grueling road to recovery. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/near-death-experience-in-the-icu-ca...

In this eye-opening episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast , host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Kevin Goodman , a senior mortgage broker, four-time Amazon best-selling author, and one of only 218 Certified Reverse Mortgage Professionals in the United States. Together, they dive into why outdated information still fuels public misconceptions, how modern consumer protections have made these loans...

In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, is joined by Jeff Panik, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with over 25 years of experience and author of the new book, Your Future Is Now: Your Blueprint for Solving Your Retirement Puzzle . Jeff walks us through the high-stakes decisions people face as they approach retirement and shares practical, step-by-step strategies to build a financial plan that wo...

Has an insurance company or hospital case manager told you a loved one’s stay is "not medically necessary"? Host Diane Carbo, RN, and aging-in-place expert Dr. Jill Burke break down why unsafe discharges are at an all-time high and give you the legal tools to stop them. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/unsafe-hospitial-discharges-how-caregivers-fight-medicare-denials-and-stop-early-discha...

In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, welcomes brain-based wellness educator and author Barbara Gustavson to explore the science of caregiver burnout. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/caregiver-brain-health-how-to-avoid-burnout-and-cognitive-overload-while-caring-for-others-with-barbara-gustavson-episode-201 Discover how chronic caregiving stress impacts your prefrontal cortex and learn how to use...

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief podcast, host Diane Carbo sits down with advocate and author Lori Jones to discuss the heavy, complex realities of Huntington’s Disease (HD). Lori shares her deeply personal story of living at risk, the hidden hurdles of genetic testing, and what she learned while navigating a decade of care for her father across nine different adult care facilities. https:/...

Host Diane Carbo, RN, welcomes Amy House from Tembo Health to discuss how the Medicare GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) program is providing a lifeline to families. From navigating complex medication lists to securing free hours of respite care, this episode is packed with actionable advice for the modern caregiver. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/from-diagnosis-to-daily-care-how-te...

What if the best gift you could give your family was clarity? 🛡️ Host Diane Carbo RN sits down with Dr. Judy Butler—pastoral psychotherapist and hospital chaplain—to explore the "Guardian’s Gift." https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-guardians-gift-preparing-the-heart-and-the-legal-paperwork-for-caregiving-with-dr-judy-butler-episode-198 This episode isn't just about Power of Attorney...

Can dementia be a journey of joy rather than just loss? 🤔 Marilyn Raichle, author of Don’t Walk Away , joins Diane Carbo, RN, to share her transformative experience as a "care partner". 🌿 https://www.caregiverrelief.com/dont-walk-away-transforming-dementia-from-burden-to-meaning-and-connection-with-marilyn-raichle-episode-197 In this episode: Beyond the Diagnosis: How Marilyn’s mother...

Financial exploitation of older adults is one of the fastest-growing forms of elder abuse in the U.S.. Today, we share the chilling story of what one son discovered after his mother’s death: a forensic trail of over 3,000 fraudulent transactions and institutional failures that allowed a serial offender to hide in plain sight. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/elder-financial-abuse-how-a-caregiver-st...

Join Diane Carbo, RN, and guest Rayna Neises for a heart-to-heart on finding "sustainable rhythms" while caregiving. Whether you are caring for a parent with dementia or a spouse with a chronic illness, learn how to ask for help, set boundaries, and live without regrets. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/no-regrets-caregiving-how-to-create-sustainable-rhythms-that-prevent-burnout-with-rayn...