Daring to Tell

A mother's story of her teenage daughter's struggle with depression and suicide attempts early in the Covid 19 pandemic. Writer Betsy Armstrong reads her essay about her daughter's suicide attempts, with her daughter's permission. In spite of having a background in crisis counseling a mom discusses the difficulties of treating depression when its in our own homes.

Dermatology Physician's Assistant Hope Cook digs deep to beat back burnout on the job, every time it creeps back. Hope also shares all her optimism, and ideas to stay motivation and inspired at her website And talks with other women who are transforming their own lives on her podcast, Recharting Your Life with Hope

Caring for a spouse in the late stages of Lewy Body Dementia. Robyn Fisher's blog and podcast are at her website , as is a resource page for Lewy Body Dementia. She also has a YouTube channel that features Bill's music and the trio they had. A Long Walk is her podcast . The Forgetting is a podcast that features writer and journalist Greg O'Brien, in conversation with his friend and interviewer Dav...

Ready for some irreverent elder care insights? Writer Rachel Lee lost five parental figures in 5 years (and that was just from 2011-2015). And her website This-is-getting-old.com is there to make you laugh instead of cry while sharing stories plus valuable resources in order to help YOU navigate the waters of end of life care for elders. Write your questions or comments about this or any episode t...

Memoirs, Mothers, Authenticity and Unconditional Love Check out Nadine Kenney Johnstone at her website. Or check out her memoir Of This Much I'm Sure . Also, here's a link to the source of the Elizabeth Gilbert quote that Nadine referenced, plus the excerpt that she mentioned... "The women whom I love and admire for their strength and grace did not get that way because shit worked out. They got th...

Introduction and snippets of some of the stories you'll hear throughout the season.