Rosabel Unscripted Podcast

Supporting Brain Health & Clarity in Dementia Care If you’re caring for someone with dementia and quietly wondering whether small, fixable factors—like low Vitamin B12—could help ease confusion or improve clarity, this episode meets you there. Rosabel Zohfeld, APRN, MSN-Ed, NP-C, a neurology-specialized nurse practitioner, explains how Vitamin B12 deficiency can mimic or worsen dementia-like s...

Surviving the Invisible Aftermath of Near-Death Illness If surviving a life-threatening illness leaves you exhausted, questioning your identity, or searching for meaning, this episode offers gentle validation and hope. Rosabel speaks with Holly Porter, who spent 70 days hospitalized with COVID, including intubation, coma, sepsis, and a transformative near-death experience. Holly shares the terror...

Caregiving stretches your attention across medications, routines, emotions, and daily responsibilities. But what if a hidden health issue is quietly affecting both you and your loved one? In this episode, Rosabel Zohfeld explores the overlooked connection between sleep apnea and dementia risk . Many caregivers notice pauses in breathing, loud snoring, or restless nights but assume it’s simply part...

That rising heat in your chest, the tension in your voice, the moment you feel like you might snap—this is your nervous system hitting its limit in dementia caregiving , not proof you're failing your loved one. In this episode, we explore why tension escalates so quickly during repeating questions, confusion, or resistant moments in dementia care. Learn how the brain’s threat response, mirror neur...

When your nervous system remains in constant alert mode, anxiety can feel relentless and sleep can feel out of reach. Racing thoughts at night, persistent tension, and ongoing exhaustion are often signs of a nervous system that has been operating in survival mode for too long. In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld speaks with Tauna Young , psychiatric...

Feeling spiritually drained, stuck chasing quick fixes, or numb where joy once lived? In this episode, Rosabel Zohfeld welcomes Justin L. Shaw—former stand-up comedian, author of Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness , and spiritual guide—to explore the deeper root of chronic suffering: disconnection from Source energy. Justin shares his journey through trauma, addiction, l...

If you're a caregiver awake at night—exhausted yet pushing through for someone you love—this episode is for you. Chronic sleep loss quietly impairs your brain’s glymphatic system , the nighttime cleaning pathway that removes proteins linked to Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Fragmented rest or vascular issues reduce clearance, affecting your own brain resilience. As a neurology nurse practi...

Your body speaks through fatigue, chronic pain, or disconnection—often holding unprocessed trauma or survival stress when the mind stays silent. This episode is for anyone feeling betrayed by symptoms of chronic illness, burnout, or grief who wants to listen instead of fight. Rosabel talks with Dayna Wylder (Energy Over Matter founder) about her journey through MS, trauma, addiction, domestic viol...

In this live session, I answer real caregiver questions about one of the hardest parts of dementia care: communication . Dementia changes how the brain processes information, emotion, and safety. Understanding these changes helps caregivers stop fighting the disease and start working with the brain that is still there . Topics covered include early-stage vascular dementia, feeling lost or scared a...

Many couples believe their marriage is failing because they are no longer compatible. But what if the real issue is not compatibility — but regulation? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. David Helfand, licensed psychologist and marriage retreat specialist, to explore what is actually happening inside the brain when couples argue, disconnect, or quietly drift apart. We talk...

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...