The Care Plan

On today’s episode, we are joined by Joe Hallisy. Joe is the Associate Director of Creative Services at Michigan Medicine where he and his team are dedicated to sharing patient stories, informational health content, and more! Listen as he shares some of these stories and other personal anecdotes that inspire his work!

Join us on today’s episode where we will be speaking with Dr. Reg Williams. Dr. Reg has an extensive clinical research and educational career where his primary area of expertise is depression and stress. Listen as he shares his experiences of the military, college life, and career journey!

On today’s episode, we are speaking with Jessica Guthrie. Jessica is the full time caregiver of her mother, Constance Guthrie, who is living with Alzheimer’s. Jessica created When Career and Caregiving Collide to share her experiences of starting a career and simultaneously being a caregiver. Join us today as she speaks on these experiences first hand, as well as share her personal encounters with...

Today, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Strobbe. Dr. Strobbe is a professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing and the U of M Medical School Department of Psychiatry. Listen as he shares details of his remarkable career as well as his interesting and effective strategies he uses in the classroom. Also, tune in for the heartwarming story of how he received the Golden Apple Teaching Award!

On today’s episode, we are speaking with Carol Kim. Carol is the founder of Shasta Advisory and has a public affairs career that has spanned across many sectors. Join us as she takes us along her personal and professional career journey and shares the inspirations behind her incredible work.

Do you want to learn about just how powerful music can be? Then join us on today’s podcast where we will be speaking with Rachael Lawrence-Lupton. Rachael is a music therapist who assists people with a diverse range of mental, physical, and cognitive abilities. Listen as she shares her intimate and remarkable stories about how her music has made an impact on people’s lives.

Today, we are speaking with Andrea Osborne whose mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 64. Andrea is a blog writer who shares her experiences with caring for her mother. Join us as she personally takes us into her life and describes how she was able to stay connected with her mother during hard times.

On today’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Macie Smith. Dr. Smith is a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker, Author, Professor, and more. One of her career goals lies in the importance of advocating and educating caregivers. Join us as she speaks on her experiences and her motivations for her amazing work.

Dr. Bruce Chamberlain is a Hospice and Palliative Care Physician. In this episode, he shares his passion and stories from his work and also addresses common misconceptions about what Palliative Care has to offer. 

Are you interested in learning about the experience of medical school from a current student? Then join us on today’s podcast where we are speaking with Bryce Piro. Bryce is a third year medical student and the founder of CoffeeDocs. Listen as Bryce details his personal account of medical school thus far and how he utilizes his social media platform to create fun content about his experiences.

Join us as we speak with Josh Crisp, the CEO of Solinity, which is a progressive senior living operator that works to bring generations together. Josh is also on the Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities in Tennessee’s Department of Health. Listen as he details the importance of caring for the aging population and the opportunities you can get involved in!

Today, we are speaking with Dr. Jonisha Brown, a family medicine doctor residing in Charlotte, NC. Join us as she discusses her amazing career accomplishments and what it took to get her there, as well as her personal interests in addressing diversity and inclusion in medicine.

In this episode, we are speaking with social media influencer, Hadley Vlahos. Hadley is a hospice registered nurse, mom, and wife who rose to fame on social media after sharing her personal stories in the field. Listen as she details how her platform has helped her educate, inspire, and influence millions of people. Also, be sure to check out her book, The In-Between, which comes out today!

Are you interested in receiving top tier advice for applying to medical school? Then join us on today’s podcast where we speak with Dr. Jim and Michelle Jones. Michelle is a family physician practicing in Pender County, North Carolina. Jim is the founding chairman of the department of Family Medicine at ECU and also served on the admissions committee. Both are devoted to bringing quality care to r...

Join us as we speak with Dr. Alisha Benner, a Palliative Medicine Physician at Duke University Health System about her experiences in her career as well as raising a child with Autism. "There's a saying among families like ours with with children with significant special needs or medical needs that that we can't ever die because who's going to advocate and protect our children over their lifetimes...

Join us as we speak with Dr. Elise Eifert, an expert in gerontology, who answers our questions regarding this widely misunderstood field. Hear her speak about the differences between gerontology and geriatrics, her path that led her to this field, her current research interests, and much more! "The biggest thing for me that I've learned about aging is that we underestimate older adults all the tim...

"What advice would you have to a family member out there who is trying to support a loved one in their recovery process?" "Listen. Listen. Well, I think that's the most important thing. Listen. With the intent to understand, because obviously, if you're caretaking or about to cross that threshold into that into that world, you have to you have to listen to what the problems are that your loved one...

As we age, our priorities and needs change. Safety becomes a top concern, but so does happiness and fulfillment. In this episode, we talk with geriatric social worker, Bryan Godfrey, about the challenges of balancing safety and happiness for seniors.

Officer Nealy Ambron shares her experiences balancing a 19-year long career in the US Army with being the mother to 4 children, one of whom has a serious disability. Through her own lived experiences, Officer Ambron has observed flaws in the nation's system of caregiving, that often leaves vulnerable people uncared for. On today's podcast, she shares about her family, and what lies ahead for her.

Listen as we converse with Dr. Ben Thompson, a Triple Board-Certified Physician in Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and Addiction Medicine. In this episode, we will talk about palliative care, personal experiences, and advice for students aspiring to pursue medicine. 

Join us as we interview Mary-Ann Baldwin, the Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina. Mayor Baldwin discusses her personal experience as a caregiver for her mother with dementia and touches on the innovative solutions that are developing within the care industry to better meet the needs of respite and relief for family caregivers.

In this episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Jenisha Henneghan, the Assistant Director Area Agency on Aging at Triangle J Council of Governments. Jenisha is a leader in the world of aging, care and advocacy. Join us as we discuss the public health concerns surrounding caregiving and the actions we must take to ensure affordable and accessible care. 

Welcome to this episode of our podcast where we will be speaking with Lindsay McGraw, a full-time physical therapist, and full-time caregiver. Lindsay not only manages her professional responsibilities but also juggles caring for her children and aging mother-in-law at home. Join us as Lindsay candidly shares her experiences of what it's like to be a caregiver in a sandwich generation, the challen...

We are excited to introduce our first guest, Jennifer Murray. Jennifer is a trailblazer in the world of human resources. After decades of experience, leading teams for high technology innovators like Cisco Systems, Jennifer is now serving as the president of Onboard Solutions. Here, she uses her expertise to support organizational growth by elevating and accelerating the employee onboarding experi...

What if loneliness isn't an individual problem but a design flaw in how we've built society? Frances Wu traded her law degree for a therapy couch, and now she's on a mission to create something radical: spaces where seniors can just... be. Not isolated in age-segregated communities, but thriving in vibrant third places: the cafes, parks, and gathering spots where real community happens...