Aaron Barnhart

The Diane Project

Society EN ↓ 8 episodes

What if the person you loved more than anyone was permanently changed by dementia — and you became their caregiver? Your relationship would change. You would change too. I'm Aaron and I’m currently full-time caregiver for Diane, my wife of nearly 30 years, who is living with advanced Lewy body disease. I started The Diane Project to tell stories about our journey. Some stories are about the past, some are about the here and now. www.thedianeproject.com

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Aaron Barnhart

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Celebration 29.12.2025 34:11

Full video of memorial: https://youtu.be/q3_Mup07aYA Read Diane’s obituary: https://evanstonroundtable.com/2025/05/30/diane-eickhoff-feminist-historian-dies-at-81/ Diane’s memoir: Volume 1, “Origins” https://online.fliphtml5.com/pxuup/oymz/ Volume 2, “Growing” https://online.fliphtml5.com/pxuup/ckci/ Support the Lewy Body Dementia Association: https://www.lbda.org/donate/ To stay in touch, get the...

Diane, 1943-2025 14.05.2025 5:33

A few words about the passing of my wife. The Kansas Day series is available as a podcast . Subscribe where you get your podcasts so you don’t miss Season 2. Or click the button below to get it via thedianeproject.com . I’ll send you “What Every New Cognitive Caregiver Should Do.” Gifts in Diane’s memory can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association . This is a public episode. If you would lik...

This is Kansas Day (Parts 1–3) 30.04.2025 1:12:55

Setbacks become sliding doors. History is made. Someone remembers. This essay was originally posted in three parts on Substack. The audio versions have been combined here for your convenience. Includes an announcement about Season 2 of The Diane Project. Substack versions: This is Kansas Day (Part 1 ) This is Kansas Day (Part 2) This is Kansas day (Part 3) The Substack versions include links, imag...

This is Kansas Day (Part 3) 21.04.2025 27:07

Years after Diane’s artistic triumph, an unexpected message brings back memories — and tears to her caregiver. Conclusion of a three-part essay on my wife’s midlife reinvention. Here’s the entire “Kansas Day” story as a single podcast: This story was originally posted to Substack, where you can get bonus content and discuss with Aaron and other readers. To listen to parts 1 and 2, subscribe to the...

This is Kansas Day (Part 2) 06.04.2025 30:29

In sickness and in health, our life takes more unexpected turns. Second in a three-part essay on my wife’s midlife reinvention. Here’s the entire “Kansas Day” story as a single podcast: This story was originally posted to Substack, where you can get bonus content and discuss with Aaron and other readers. You can also subscribe to the podcast . Here are the Substack versions of this series: This is...

This is Kansas Day (Part 1) 31.03.2025 16:31

When Diane’s eyes failed her, she looked forward. First in a three-part essay on my wife’s midlife reinvention. Here’s the entire “Kansas Day” story as a single podcast: This story was originally posted to Substack on February 22, 2025. Join our Substack to get bonus content and discuss with Aaron and other readers. Here are the Substack versions of this series: This is Kansas Day (Part 1 ) This i...

This is the kiss test 20.03.2025 19:14

Caregiving is like learning to float downriver. A story about love in the liminal space where cognition isn’t required. This story was originally posted to Substack on January 16, 2025. Join our Substack to get bonus content and discuss with Aaron and other readers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thedian...

This is soup club 16.03.2025 22:44

Don’t let doomscrolling ruin a good time with your loved one or with friends. A story about our devices, the pull toward negativity, and the surprisingly good news about positivity. Plus lots and lots of soup. (AUDIO NOTE: I was still trying to find an optimal environment for recording when I did this podcast. I did it in two takes, with the second take noticeably worse in audio quality. You’ll he...