The Whole Care Network

February is known as being the month of love. Companies all over market their products so you can gift your loved ones candies, flowers, jewelry, etc. but what everyone is forgetting and is crucial for our own wellbeing is creating the time and space to be with ourselves. As we grow older we spend the most time with ourselves, so we need to work on making that time with us the best time possible!

When Shannon Book swapped his Navy Corpsman uniform for a guitar, he embarked on a new mission to strike chords that resonate with the soul. In our latest episode, Shannon sheds light on the stark realities of transitioning to civilian life and the often-unspoken struggles that follow. This is part one of Shannon's story. Nurses and Medics: This is your platform! We want to hear your stories of th...

Ever been blindsided by the staggering cost of a prescription? Andy Chan, the founder of ScriptScouts, joins Suzi to unravel the perplexing world of medication pricing and how his platform is blazing a trail for consumers to find the best deals. This episode isn't just about the challenges of healthcare and medication costs; it's a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit and the relentless pursu...

*Trigger warning - this episode contains a description of an intense death event and the death of a child. Please make space for your self care if you find the topic overwhelming. Juli Henderson has turned the loss of her son into meaningful advocacy, sharing her wisdom with other caregivers. Juli and her husband Chris were the parents of a son, Robert. Robert had a rare mitochondrial disorder. Ge...

Edla Prevette is a mental health counselor who cared for both of her parents. Edla’s professional and personal care experiences are being poured into a program she has developed for adult children of aging parents. In this episode, Edla shares ways in which you can increase cooperation and decrease conflict, ideas for a caregiver’s to find their safe place, tips for handling different personality...

Today, my guest is Barbara Karnes, an award-winning nurse and end-of-life educator. She was the NHPCO (The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) Hospice Innovator Award Winner in 2018 & the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year. Barbara has put her 40 years of experience regarding education, care, and support of dying people and their loved ones into numerous books and...

Monica Stynchula and Christopher MacLellan team up again for another informative podcast series to introduce you to the Whole Care Network's 4 Pillars of Care by asking you one simple question: How do you want to be cared for as you age? By planning now, successful aging is in your control!

Hey, Try This! is an emotional and mental wellness podcast published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Kindred spirits bring these 2 -5 minute offerings to folks like the rest of us who want peace, hope, and rest through self-improvement and personal growth. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious and hopeful and try not to take ourselves too seriously -...

This is the replay of our inaugural book club discussion with our friends at Aging & Amazing. "Books & Chit Chat" is a monthly book club featuring a title from the AlzAuthors collection. Throughout the month, readers participate in a discussion in the book club's Circle Community at Aging & Amazing, then meet with the author for an in-depth discussion of the book and the caregiving jou...

Charisma Sydnor's path crossed with Cole's at a rehab center following his teenage spinal cord injury; their professional rapport blossomed into romance and they wed in 2020. Taking over from his mother, Charisma adapted to the comprehensive caregiver role, focusing on fostering independence for Cole while ensuring their connection thrives beyond her caregiving responsibilities. They openly celebr...

This is our last double header innovation episode of the season! Our first guest is Erin Galyean, author of Badass Advocate. She's a pharmaceutical sales trainer by day and a caregiver advocate by night. She shares some amazing tips on how to be persistent and respectful. Our second guest is Jennifer O'Brien, author of The Hospice Doctors Widow. We chat about the idea of precious time, balancing h...

Host Jodi O'Donnell-Ames sits down with Debra Hallisey to talk about losing her job and finding her passion as an advocate and caregiver. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-hallisey/ https://advocateformomanddad.com/ https://www.facebook.com/advocateformomdad/ IG: debrahallisey Book: Your Caregiver Relationship Contract https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caregiver-Relationship-Contract-expectations...

Hey, Try This! is an emotional and mental wellness podcast published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Kindred spirits bring these 2 -5 minute offerings to folks just like the rest of us who want peace, hope, and rest through self-improvement and personal growth. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious and hopeful and try not to take ourselves too seriou...

Dementia: Signs, Symptoms & Stories of Lewy Body. Dementia is a complex neurological condition that encompasses a range of cognitive impairments affecting memory, reasoning, and daily functioning. One specific form of dementia is Lewy body dementia (LBD), characterized by the presence of abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies in the brain. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of LBD is cru...

Hannah is joined by her husband Cody, a Marine Corps Veteran to talk about his struggles with moral injury and how they work together as a unit to manage his symptoms. Moral injury can manifest into feelings of guilt, shame, betrayal and/or anger. To learn more about moral injury visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/moral-injury Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Co...

Women's health is public health. And public health is women's health. Dr. Sara Imershein, a board-certified OBGYN, is a women's health policy expert, an educator and a passionate advocate for women's health.

Hey, Try This! is an emotional and mental wellness podcast published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Kindred spirits bring these 2 -5 minute offerings to folks just like the rest of us who want peace, hope, and rest through self-improvement and personal growth. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious and hopeful and try not to take ourselves too seriou...

The first step to taking better care of yourself is learning to listen to yourself. It sounds simple, but it can be difficult for people, like us, who are used to listening to what everyone else needs. It's easier to turn down what our bodies and minds are telling us because we don't have the time or energy to "deal" with all of our needs too. So how can we learn to listen to ourselves again? In t...

In this episode, Sarah interviews Bina Colman about her work with Compassionate Callers and Parent Projects and the resources they provide for people taking care of elderly family members. You can learn more about Bina at Parent Projects - Your lifeline to helping an aging parent. You can also reach us at Stelmach Brown Media LLC Remember, we are affiliated with AngelSense. If you are looking for...

Hi, it's February already, and I believe it's time to set our New Year's resolutions. Maybe you think I should've talked about this a month ago, but if you have listened to me for a while, you know that times are always off for me. I believe February is the perfect month to set the intentions for the upcoming year. The reason for that is that we allow a full month to settle into our routines, and...

Hospice physician Dr. Karen Wyatt wants people to get comfortable thinking about death, and have time to plan for the end of their lives. Karen is the host of the End of Life University podcast and author of 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying. She’s considered a thought leader in end of life care. We talked about lots of topics related to hospice in this great conversation, including trends in th...

Have you ever wondered about how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our growth? Join me, Susie Landolphi, as I sit down with the incredibly perceptive Lela Grace to discuss the concept of rewriting our personal tales, emphasizing that our past conditioning does not have to determine our future path. It's a journey of self-discovery, a testament to the belief that we can indeed cultivate our e...

"He wanted to meet his people. He wanted to meet other people with dementia. And by doing this church stuff and the workshops, it was his people all over the place." - Jane Dwinell Jane Dwinell, co-author of Alzheimer's Canyon, brings a heartfelt and personal touch to the podcast. As a former Unitarian Universalist minister and with a background in nursing and hospice care, Jane's journey as a car...

Marty Schreiber has dedicated his life to advocating for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. As the former governor of Wisconsin and author of the acclaimed memoir "My Two Elaine's", Marty draws from his own deeply personal experience as a caregiver for his wife of 61 years, Elaine. For eight years, Marty cared for Elaine in their home as her Alzheimer's progressed, but he now admits he was...

This episode of the Waiting Room Revolution features our interview with palliative care physician, author, and public advocate Dr. Ira Byock. He is the author of 'The Four Things that Matter Most' and 'The Best Care Possible', available now. We chatted with him about his philosophical approach to dying, whether we should rebrand palliative care, privatize healthcare, and much more. For more inform...