From Guilt to Good with Jeanette Yates

Send us Fan Mail Most aging parents want to stay home, but how do caregivers keep them safe without taking away their independence, dignity, or privacy? In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates talks with Kabir Bhatia, co-founder and CEO of Hello Everyday, about aging in place, caregiver worry, senior safety technology, and how families can support loved ones without making them feel...

Send us Fan Mail AI is already changing home health care, but does that mean it is replacing nurses? In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates talks with Arvind Sarin, founder and CEO of Copper Digital, about how AI can support home health clinicians without taking the human out of care. Arvind explains what many family caregivers never see: the paperwork, documentation, compliance for...

Send us Fan Mail Caregiver burnout does not happen all at once. It often starts with love, responsibility, and the belief that you can keep figuring things out as you go. In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates talks with Annalee Kruger, founder and CEO of Care Right Inc. and author of The Invisible Patient, about what happens when family caregivers become overwhelmed, invisible, and...

Send us Fan Mail Grief is not just sadness. It can affect your body, your brain, your routines, your relationships, and your sense of who you are. In this episode of From Guilt to Good , Jeanette Yates talks with Dr. Rondalyn Varney Whitney, an occupational therapist, narrative medicine practitioner, and author of Habits of Widows and Lies in the Afterlife . After the traumatic death of her husban...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Julie Merriman explains why so many midlife women feel exhausted in a way rest no longer fixes. In this episode of From Guilt to Good , Jeanette Yates talks with Dr. Julie Merriman, a counselor educator, licensed clinician, speaker, author, and podcast host who works with professional women over 50 experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, nervous system depletion, disconnecti...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Wilson shares the 5-pillar framework every dementia caregiver needs to lead care. Mark Wilson believes dementia caregivers need more than love and good intentions — they need a system. In this episode of From Guilt to Good , Jeanette Yates talks with Mark Wilson, author of Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Care , about what happened when he brought executive leadership skills into han...

Send us Fan Mail Kait Giordano is raising a baby while caring for both parents with dementia. In this episode of From Guilt to Good , Jeanette Yates talks with Kait Giordano, co-founder of The Melty Middle, about life inside the sandwich generation and what it really looks like to build a home, routine, and family life around dementia care. Kait shares how caregiving became part of her life long b...

Send us Fan Mail Most families become caregivers before anyone tells them what help exists. In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates talks with Lance A. Slatton, host of All Home Care Matters, senior care advocate, author, healthcare professional, and president of AlzAuthors. Lance shares how caregiving entered his life unexpectedly when his father needed serious medical care after a...

Send us Fan Mail Caregivers are used to being “on call” for the person they care for. But what happens when the person blowing up your phone is just as stressful as the person you’re caring for—and you can’t simply block or mute them? In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette talks with Sol Kennedy, founder of BestInterest, an AI-powered co-parenting communication app built to help people na...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt interview, Susie McNamara shares her caregiving journey through her husband's early-onset Alzheimer's, exploring themes of grief, dignity, and finding joy among ruins. Jeanette Yates delves into the importance of honoring loved ones' identities and the power of storytelling in healing. 00:00 Introduction to Caregiving and Grief 01:48 Suzy's Ca...

Send us Fan Mail Caregiving that starts in childhood changes everything. In this episode, Jeanette talks with Empaira founder and “care-led innovator” Tim Otis, who became a caregiver at four and later cared for his dad with Parkinson’s. They unpack long-term caregiving, complicated parent-child dynamics, and why most self-care advice fails caregivers—and what more realistic support can look like....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jermaine Ee shares his journey of building HeirLight, a tool that transforms difficult conversations about estate planning into meaningful storytelling...and a legal document! Discover how technology can facilitate family discussions, honor loved ones' stories, and simplify legal planning, all rooted in real human connection. This is about tech, but more than...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, healthcare executive and caregiver Lon Hecht shares insights on high acuity care at home through Care2U, the importance of timely intervention, and how innovative healthcare models are transforming caregiving and patient outcomes. Topics High acuity care in the home Care2U's model and services The importance of timely intervention and avoiding hospital visits...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast, host Jeanette Yates welcomes Brooke Holmes, CEO of American Senior Home Finders. They discuss the challenges caregivers face, the importance of personalized care, and the need for workplace support for caregivers. Brooke shares her unique journey into senior care and how her company helps families navigate complex decisions around...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast, Jeanette Yates and Jazmyn Rivers discuss the multifaceted journey of caregiving, focusing on family dynamics, community support, and the role of technology. They explore the importance of intentional sharing on social media, the need for self-care among caregivers, and the innovations in care tech that can enhance the caregiving e...

Send us Fan Mail Quick Bonus Episode today based on this recent article on my blog In this episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast, I discuss the role of AI companions in alleviating loneliness among seniors and caregivers. I explore the benefits and risks associated with these technologies, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making. I cover the emotional isolation faced by older ad...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates speaks with Eli Singer about the dual nature of technology in caregiving. They explore how digital tools can both support and hinder caregivers, emphasizing the importance of balance and self-awareness in technology use. Eli shares insights from his book and platform, Offline. Now, which aims to help individuals create healthie...

Send us Fan Mail BONUS EPISODE: In this episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast, Jeanette Yates discusses the emotional impact of technology on caregivers, with a particular focus on the Ring Search Party feature introduced in a Super Bowl ad. She emphasizes the importance of understanding how this technology works, the implications for privacy and dignity, and the need for caregivers to make in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates speaks with Billy Miranda, a licensed therapist and caregiver, about the intersection of caregiving and technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). They discuss the emotional realities of caregiving, the potential benefits and ethical considerations of using AI tools, and the importance of self-care for caregivers. B...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'From Guilt to Good,' host Jeanette Yates talks with Wynter Johnson, co-founder of Caily, about communication challenges and solutions in caregiving. They discuss the inception of Caily, a platform designed to streamline caregiving tasks and improve communication among family members. Wynter shares personal stories that highlight the importance of effe...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates and Stephanie Muskat discuss the complexities of caregiving, with a particular focus on the emotional and mental health challenges caregivers face. Stephanie shares her personal journey as a caregiver and how it led her to create Compassion and Caregiving, a platform that supports caregivers. They delve into the importa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates interviews Dr. Ashish Aggarwal, founder of Jubilee TV, discussing the intersection of caregiving and technology. They explore personal caregiving experiences, the innovative features of Jubilee TV that enhance remote caregiving, and the transformative role of AI in improving the lives of caregivers and their aging loved ones. T...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast, Jeanette speaks with Michelangelo Mortellaro, an elder law attorney, about the critical aspects of caregiving, estate planning, and elder law. They discuss the importance of understanding the differences between elder law and general estate planning, the necessity of having the right legal documents in place, and the impact of Med...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast, host Jeanette Yates sits down with Mark J Ropeleski , a seasoned physician and host of The Caregivers Podcast. Together, they explore the multifaceted nature of caregiving, reflecting on personal experiences and the often unspoken challenges that caregivers face. This conversation sheds light on the importance of self-care,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast, Jeanette Yates speaks with Dr. Connie Siskowski, founder of the American Association for Caregiving Youth (AACY). They discuss the challenges faced by youth caregivers, the impact of caregiving on education, and the importance of raising awareness and support for these children. Dr. Siskowski shares her personal caregiving journey...