The Care Girl Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Waiting to plan for elder care feels easier, until the moment it suddenly isn’t. We sit down with Alexandria, founder of The Care Girl Agencies, to talk about what adult children actually need to have in place before a fall, a sudden hospital admission, or a scary shift in memory turns into a full-blown family crisis. We get practical fast: how to start the conversation with a par...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder who will bathe you, dress you, or manage your meds if you can’t? We dive straight into the real world of long-term care with home care agency owner Alexandria and licensed financial educator Veronica Reyes. From late-night family triage to five-figure monthly bills, we unpack what care actually costs, what Medicare really covers, and the strategies that keep you from s...

Send us Fan Mail The average family caregiver provides 20+ hours of unpaid care weekly. That’s a part-time job on top of everything else in your life. And unlike an actual job: • You don’t get paid • You don’t get benefits • You don’t get vacation • You don’t get performance reviews that lead to raises • You can’t quit You just keep going because someone you love needs you. That’s not sustainable....

Send us Fan Mail If you’re losing sleep trying to find the right place for a parent, this conversation lays out the exact playbook to choose assisted living or memory care with clarity and confidence. We start where most families stumble: matching the actual care need to the correct setting and a realistic budget, including why memory care often costs $2,500 to $3,000 more each month and what you...

Send us Fan Mail We read a caregiver’s letter about a mother losing money to scams, withdrawing from friends, and struggling with daily tasks while insisting nothing is wrong. We share practical ways to cut through denial, involve allies, and arrange home-based medical assessments to keep her safe. • financial scams as an early dementia sign • withdrawal, confabulation, and task failure as red fla...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could rewire your brain without medication? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Candice Holmes, we explore the transformative power of neurofeedback therapy—a non-invasive approach to optimizing brain function that's been changing lives for over 60 years yet remains surprisingly unknown. Dr. Holmes shares her compelling journey from chiropractor to brain tra...

Send us Fan Mail What would it mean to enter your golden years with financial confidence instead of anxiety? In this eye-opening conversation, Alexandra "The Care Girl" sits down with Jack Browne of Successful Retirement to tackle the harsh realities of aging without proper financial planning. Drawing from his extensive background at Deloitte and fifteen years running accounting departme...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you're constantly choosing between your career goals and your wellbeing? In this refreshing conversation with Dr. Parmida (known to everyone as Dr. P), we break down those false dichotomies and explore what true balance looks like. Dr. P embodies an increasingly rare combination in today's world—she's both a successful chiropractor and professional mo...

Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights the first steps of helping a loved one transition. Download my new e-book for the next steps If you are in need of a senior transition specialist call book a consultation on the website. www.thecaregirl.com https://info.adp.com/franchise?fid=CareGirlAgency Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hannah Townsend, a skilled sex and relationship therapist, joins us to share her remarkable journey from aspiring lawyer to transformative therapist. Her unique perspective stems from personal experiences, including being an only child of divorced parents and a life-changing job at the novelty store Tokyo Valentino. Discover how a chance encounter with a customer sparked her passi...

Send us Fan Mail What motivates someone to turn their first property into a lifeline for homeless veterans? Join us as we chat with Anthony Lawson, the Group Home King, who shares his story of transforming a military career into a mission-driven endeavor in the group home industry. Anthony reveals his strategies for securing VA contracts, expanding services to rehabilitation centers, and collabora...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to balance your values and prioritize success in our latest episode featuring Debbie Morris, the inspirational founder of Live, Learn, Serve. With 15 years of corporate HR experience and a passion for positive psychology coaching, Debbie shares her incredible journey and provides actionable insights into aligning your career with your personal life goals. Through our...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt lost in the relentless hustle of a big city? Stevie Pinkerton, from the Pinkerton Agenda, shares his compelling journey from the high-pressure corporate world of New York City to a more meaningful, intentional life after the pandemic. Stevie opens up about his transition, working on major projects with the mayor's office and Google, and the emotional toll o...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to make your healthcare practice stand out on social media without breaking the bank? In this episode, Jennifer, the visionary CEO  of Havacolombia, takes us behind the scenes of her virtual assistance agency that specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners streamline their operations. Discover how Jennifer's team of bilingual agents offer...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a transformative journey with Danae Moya,MBA  the visionary co-founder and CEO of Delphistem, as she unveils how her groundbreaking company is redefining the future of proactive health. Prepare to be captivated as we discuss the life-altering potential of cryo-stored induced pluripotent stem cells, derived from a simple urine sample, and the forthcoming genetic screening...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on an enlightening exploration of the mind with Dr. Philippe Douyon, where we unravel the remarkable adaptability of the brain and the impact our daily decisions have on cognitive development. Our discussions with this neurology and clinical neurophysiology expert transcend the clinical realm, as we delve into the complex influences of alcohol on societal norms and personal...

Send us Fan Mail When the reality of caring for an aging parent suddenly dawns on you, it can feel like navigating through a maze without a map. As Alexandria the Care Girl, with over a decade of experience in the home care industry, I've seen firsthand the turmoil that unpreparedness can bring. This episode is your beacon through the fog, packed with heartfelt guidance and professional advic...

Send us Fan Mail When Christina McCullough, founder of Shine Autism, walked into my studio, there was an air of determination about her that only a parent of autistic children could possess. She's turned her personal challenges into a lifeline for others, and in our heartfelt conversation, she lays bare the early signs that nudged her towards recognizing autism in her children, the life-chang...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the intricate dance of being a healthcare entrepreneur and a mother to three has never been more revealing than my recent stint as a caregiver for a senior with Lewy body dementia. In today's episode, I'm opening up about the raw and real experiences that come with this role, painting a picture of the steep challenges and heartfelt rewards it entails. We delve...

Send us Fan Mail Ever grappled with the challenges of raising a special needs child? Well, you're not alone. Join us this week as we pick the brain of Kim Martin, a partner at Harrison LLP, who combines her personal journey as a mother of an autistic son with her professional expertise in estate planning and special needs services. Kim shares the realities of her son's autism diagnosis a...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder why representation matters so much? The lack of black doctors has been a gaping hole in our medical history, and this episode’s guest, Dr. Sumari, will share startling insights that make a compelling case for the need of black representation in medicine and speaking up about his struggles with mental health.  We tackle the chilling statistics surrounding the pau...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the maze of memory care for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's can seem like an uphill battle. But it doesn't have to be. We promise you a journey of enlightenment as we dissect the crucial differences between memory care and nursing home care, with a special emphasis on the challenges of choosing between them. We'll delve into the complexities of lon...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Dr. Tru Nugyen, owner of Besowell , Dr. Tru  a passionate Functional  Integrative Medical Doctor, helping patients find their way to optimal health. In this video, Dr. Tru shares her enlightened perspective on holistic medicine and how she uses a blend of modern and ancient healing techniques to treat the whole person - mind, body and spirit. Learn how she helps patients get...

Send us Fan Mail Trisha Starks-Byron, Esq. is the owner of Starks Byron, a personal injury law firm located in Kennesaw, Georgia. Attorney Starks-Byron is a Georgia native. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia Southern University prior to earning her juris doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, she attended one semester overseas at The Univ...

Send us Fan Mail  Gairy Johnson CEO of TBI diagnostics and All Things Neuro With years of expertise and know-how in the healthcare space, Gairy Johnson has been instrumental in strategizing, shaping, and establishing TBI Diagnostic Centers of Georgia and Neuropsych Centers of Georgia, two prominent diagnostic centers within the healthcare industry. In his current position, as the CEO of TBI Diagno...