The Whole Care Network

The challenge of caring through a broken healthcare system is something every caregiver lives through. My guests today, Daughterhood Founder Anne Tumlinson and Daughterhood Interim CEO Andrea Cohen know those challenges personally and professionally. Today we discuss their personal experiences as caregivers, what drives them to create change, the importance of being able to find practical resource...

Dignity Pajama designer Fran Goldberg used ingenuity to create pajamas for bedbound patients, and created meaning following the death of her parents. As a clothing designer, Fran knows design and fabrics. As a caregiver for both her parents at the end of their lives, she learned the importance of comfort, dignity, and convenience in pajamas. The designs of Dignity Pajamas include features that pro...

Season 8 kicks off with episode 80 - a MUST LISTEN to show featuring JACKLYN RYAN - a sought-after speaker, consultant, workshop presenter, and best-selling author of the gut-wrenching book, “CareGivers, ScareTakers - Exposing Fraud In Senior Care”. With an aging population, families are struggling with dependable, trusted care. This process is riddled with problems. What can adult children do to...

This episode of The Waiting Room Revolution features our conversation with Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung, co-hosts of The Gritty Nurse podcast! Amie and Sara are nurses, speakers, and advocates for the nursing profession, anti-racism and health system change. We chat all about nurses and the nursing profession, the reasons for the nursing crisis and the critical role of nurses in the waiting...

Chris and Josh explore St Louis, Missouri, the 'Gateway to the West'. This eclectic city is famous for its iconic Gateway Arch, fiercely loyal sports fans, and...would you believe...toasted ravioli. It is also where Chris grew up and played a pivotal role on his AgingGayfully journey. A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel. Do...

In this episode of Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates are joined by guests Cynthia Stone and Caroline Prioleau to discuss their documentary film "Keys Bags Names Words." The film explores the experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia and highlights the importance of community support and education. Cynthia and Caroline share the...

Join Mary Anne Sterling for the inaugural episode of Us vs Them: Patients and Caregivers Confront Healthcare, as we tackle the complex issue of Gender Bias in Healthcare, featuring Journalist and Author Maya Dusenbery, author of "Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick;" and MS Advocate Julie Stamm, author of "Some Days: A Tale of...

Cake! That perfect food group! Amanda and Josh brainstorm now uses for cake just in time for the holiday season. Let us know how we did at unscrewitup@gmail.com. Music: "Wilson Theme" by Josh Wilson and "Bullhog" by Andrew Wilson. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious, hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, with varying degrees...

Jason Young, is a nationally recognized consultant and leadership guide, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and university professor. He has over 25 years of experience working alongside well-respected churches and companies, a doctoral degree in hospitality, and is currently working on his Ph. D. in leadership trauma. And THIS is why I asked him to join us today. Jason recently wrote a book, D...

Bev Foster with Music Care by Room 217 is using beautiful music to create meaning at the end of life. Using her skills as a musician, Bev founded Room 217 to teach clinicians and caregivers about integrating music into the care experience. Here’s what Bev says about her own personal experience: As a musician, the effects of what I do have always intrigued me. Using music in my personal caregiving...

In this episode, you'll hear from a diverse group of guests who share their personal experiences and insights on living with dementia. Peter Berry, Michael Ellenbogen, Gerda Saunders, and Jennifer Bute each bring their unique perspectives, providing a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with dementia. From discussing the impact of technology o...

In this episode, Consuela talk about the important topic of aging in place. What are things that we can do when a parent in advanced aging desires to live out their lives in their own home, even when you see that things have become challenging and there are fall risks? What are some things that you can learn to do to improve their safety and ability to do basic personal care and mobility tasks, wh...

Join Jennifer Fink for an insightful conversation with Dr. Crystal Culler of the Virtual Brain Health Center as we journey through the vast and often unexplored terrain of brain health, particularly in relation to memory care. Drawing from her personal experience with dementia in her family, Dr. Culler shares her wisdom on mental stimulation, the importance of engagement, and the surprising benefi...

Anne Kenny, MD had been practicing medicine for more than 30 years, recognized by her peers as a “Top Doc” in Geriatric Medicine, but that did not make her caregiving journey with her mother any easier. In fact, when the professional became personal, she sought guidance through the available literature and found little to guide her and her family through the difficult decision making required in d...

In this week's episode, Sarah interviews Margo Rose, an author, podcast host and personal trainer about functional fitness and caring for your health during times of grief. You can find Margo at: Website: https://www. BodyAwareLiving.com Body Aware Grieving, A Fitness Trainer's Guide To Caring For Your Health During Sad Times available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Aware-Grieving-Fitness-...

In this episode you will hear how all about Breeda Miller's play, "Mrs. Kelly's Journey Home" and how Breeda was able to take the play to Ireland. Breeda had been a guest on the Island Treasures podcast in Season 3, on Episode 20; where she talked about her play and the tour that was planned for the Fall of 2023 in Ireland. This episode talks about the fruition of the tour and what it was like to...

Join hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates as they discuss the launch of the Whole Care Network's new streaming radio channel with guest Christopher MacLellan, the passionate founder, who aims to connect and empower caregivers through this groundbreaking platform. The app provides trusted information and support to caregivers. Listen to The Whole Care Network Streaming Radio! Download the...

War in Ukraine, war in the Middle East, hurricanes, poverty, political disasters, devastation, active shooters, etc. you can find all of these in the news, but are they serving you in any way? Maybe they are, maybe they are not. Let's find out the best way you can consume news that will support the life you want to have!

I thought it fitting to publish this episode during November, which is National Family Caregivers Month, and this year’s theme is #caregiversconnect. A great theme since, on this show, we are about creating a connective community of family caregivers and connecting (or I say fast-tracking) you to the help and support you need, crave, or don’t even know about. I have a relentless passion for seeing...

Chris and Josh kick off Aging Gayfully with a look into the beginning of the Aging Gayfully concept in Barcelona, Spain. A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel. Don't Say Gay?... Say AgingGayfully™! Subscribe NOW, where you listen to your favorite podcast. Learn more at AgingGayfully™. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content t...

Today, we are diving into something that may seem like a chore, but we’re going to view it through the lens of self-care. What is it? Organization! Our guest today is Angie Hughes, an organizing expert and founder of SPACE Shifting™ method. Angie’s holistic approach to organizing includes physical spaces, your to-do list, and even your mindsets and beliefs. She’ll be helping us understand how clea...

Halloween is a night of fun, candy, and thrills. Amanda and Josh offer ways to adjust Halloween to make sure it stays that way...maybe...as I'm not so sure one of Amanda's solutions really meets that brief at all! Let us know how we did at unscrewitup@gmail.com. Music "Wilson Theme" by Josh Wilson and "Bullhog" by Andrew Wilson. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We...

Josh encourages us to consider the healing power of Kindness and Openness. Kindred spirits bring these 2 -5 minute offerings, to folks just like the rest of us who want peace, hope, and rest. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious and hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, with varying degrees of success. A part of The Whole Car...

A new podcast featuring reflections, meditations, and encouragement from kindred spirits. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, with varying degrees of success. A part of The Whole Care Network.

Robert and Desiree Pardi were living a life many dream of - where their dreams were their daily reality. But then, the unexpected happened - a lump, a sharp pain, a diagnosis that shook their world. They found themselves in uncharted territory, steering through uncertainty. They didn't realize it then, but this unexpected twist was about to teach them a profound lesson and reshape their path. Let'...