Happy Healthy Caregiver
Episodes
Caregiver Reset with Tim Otis
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Otis is a two-time family caregiver whose journey began in childhood when he helped care for his paralyzed mother and later became the primary car...
Let Yourself Be Helped with Rosanne Corcoran
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After spending more than a decade as the primary caregiver for her mother, living with vascular dementia, Rosanne Corcoran dedicates her work to suppo...
Beyond Caregiving Survival with Betsy Hicks-Russ
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Betsy Hicks-Russ, Director of the nonprofit Autism Odyssey, shares what it takes to navigate caregiving when your child has high support needs. Drawin...
Creative Therapy with Brendan Kelso
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meet sandwich generation caregiver Brendan Kelso, who shares his journey caring for his mom with Alzheimer’s while also supporting his son with ASD....
Autism Advocacy and Brain Donation with Kathy Stein
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Stein spent decades as the legal guardian and devoted advocate for her younger autistic brother, Ed. After Ed’s passing in 2024, Kathy and her...
Building Your New Normal with Dr. Maggie Kang
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the navigator for her daughter’s rare disease and a Yale-trained physician, Dr. Maggie Kang, uses her personal and professional training to guide...
Guilt, Grief, and Goodness with Jeanette Yates
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanette Yates spent decades caring for her mother — an experience that inspired her to write a book and host a podcast helping adult children carin...
Healthy Aging and Caregiving with Eric Levitan
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Eric Levitan saw his parents’ health decline from afar, he set out to better understand how to impact healthy aging for his family and others. ...
A Roadmap for Caregivers with Nancy Treaster
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Treaster, a retired software industry executive turned Certified Caregiving Consultant, co-founded The Caregiver’s Journey with longtime frien...
Collecting Moments of Joy with Brian Stifel
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Stifel cared for his brother and continues to provide care and support for his mom. He is a corporate executive, husband, and proud father of th...
Claiming the Care Role with Dan Contreras
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Contreras is a U.S. Army veteran, proud husband, and devoted caregiver to his wife, Teresa. After years of service and leadership with DAV (Disabl...
Caring for 5 Humans and Herself with Kameron Browning
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kameron Browning is a resilient sandwich generation caregiver and single mom from Oklahoma who’s caring for five people besides herself. She’s nav...
Fulfilling Dreams and Empathic Transitions with P.K. Beville
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even though P.K. Beville is considered an expert in psychology and gerontology, she still felt lost and overwhelmed as a dementia caregiver for her da...
Overcoming Caregiving and Relationship Problems with Barry Jacobs
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest is Barry J. Jacobs — he’s a clinical psychologist and author based just outside of Philly who has a real heart for supporting family car...
From Burnout to Advocacy with Lisa Musselman
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lisa Musselman, a 2025 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow, military caregiver, and passionate advocate for equitable care for veterans and their fa...
Finding Purpose and Moxie from Caregiving with Katie Prentiss
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Prentiss is a mother of four, a former professional photographer, and a current filmmaker. When her mother was diagnosed with frontotemporal de...
Using Humor to Survive Caregiving with J Smiles
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
J Smiles has been a caregiver to her mom living with Alzheimer’s and NPH for over 13 years—an unexpected journey that began after her father’s s...
Conversation and Validation with Patty Webster
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patty Webster is no stranger to caregiving—she helped care for her mom at the end of her life and now supports her sister, who’s the primary careg...
Combat Senior Loneliness with Scott Lien
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Scott Lien, a working family caregiver and member of the sandwich generation, who navigated the loss of four parents and in-laws over twelve year...
Emotional Self-Care Tools with Hope Cross
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine stepping into a marriage knowing you're immediately going to become a full-time caregiver. That was Hope Cross's reality when her husband, Ste...
Cyber Safety with Art Bowker
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Art Bowker cares for his mother who is living with Alzheimer’s while juggling multiple careers, including one as a cybercrime expert. Art has over 3...
Unseen Care with Jess Ronne
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Jess Ronne shares her powerful caregiving journey, from supporting her late husband through br...
Bridging Cultural Care Economy Gaps with Paurvi Bhatt
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In May we pay tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success...
Stay Connected with Jim Cooper
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jim Cooper who has been married for 40+ years and cared for his wife who had brain cancer. Jim is a man of many talents and experiences. He has b...
Can Burnout Be a Blessing? with Carrie Severson
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we’re joined by Carrie Severson—caregiver to her husband Gavin and a recognized expert in ...
The Enlightened Caregiver with Dr. Tina Sadarangani
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tina Sadarangani is a sandwich generation caregiver and a NYU Assistant Professor who is a board-certified adult and geriatric nurse practitioner....
Sisterpower! Meet Elizabeth’s sisters Susie Morrell and Anne Woodbury
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 200th episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, I’m thrilled to share something extra special with you—I’m introducing t...
Living with Intention with Susan Bottega
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Bottega is a nurse by practice who became a caregiver when her husband was diagnosed with CLL (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia) over 12 years ago. ...
Creating Care Community with Kitty Norton
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kitty Norton left her job as an NBC assistant editor in Los Angeles in 2016, for her hometown of Portland, Oregon, to walk, stumble, crawl with her de...
Boomerang Care with Heather Henderson
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Henderson is what I’m calling a boomerang family caregiver since she has moved in with her mom to be her primary caregiver at various times ...
Forever Caregiving with Kelley Coleman
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelley Coleman is a California mom to two amazing boys and full-time caregiver for her son with multiple disabilities. She is a feature film developme...
Helping Hands for Caregivers with Paige Wilson
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After struggling with the demands of caring for her aging mother, Paige Wilson made a bold move, leaving her corporate career and becoming an entrepre...
Improvised Care with Jennifer Cain Birkmose
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Cain Birkmose is a sandwich generation caregiver, juggling the responsibilities of caring for loved ones in two different countries and life ...
Employee Resource Groups with Gene Lanzoni
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Lanzoni's life centers around caregiving, both at home and at work. As an only child, Gene and his wife of over 30 years, Elizabeth, took on the ...
Supporting Caregiving Mothers with Jessica Patay
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Patay, a reformed perfectionist and dedicated caregiving mother, provides compassionate support and resources to other moms caring for childre...
My Caregiving Mission with Mark Wilson
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Mark Wilson, a former senior leader at Taco Bell with a focus on organization and people ...
Caregiver Recovery with Christina Keys
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Keys was living the American dream until one day in March of 2013, her mom had a life-changing stroke. Within 3 years of caregiving for her ...
Stop Judging with Sabrina Ortolano
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sabrina Ortolano has been a caregiver for her wife, Cyndi, since 2014 when she was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. In this episode of the ...
Music Changes People with Anthony Cirillo
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Cirillo cared for several family member and these experiences prompted him to focus his professional career on helping older adults and advoca...
Caring for Dad with Steve Guttenberg
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Guttenberg is a beloved Hollywood actor, known for his role in films including Diner, Police Academy, Short Circuit, Three Men and a Baby, Cocoo...
Aging in Place with Vinnie Venugopal
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vinnie Venugopal cared for his father and is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist with a passion for entrepreneurship and building solutions. In t...
Organizing the Copious Care Data with Tara Ross
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Ross brings a wealth of personal experience and unwavering support to fellow caregivers, drawing from more than a decade of caregiving roles. Hav...
Exploring Alzheimer’s Treatments with Dr. Zahydie Burgos Ribot
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Zahydie L. Burgos Ribot cares for her husband, Francisco, also known as Paco, who is living with Young Onset Familial Alzheimer's Disease. In t...
Managing Falls with Steve Powell - Caregiver Spotlight
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Powell cared for both of his parents as their health and mobility declined. His experiences mitigating many falls for his parents, prompted his ...
Talking to Kids about Dementia with Alder Allensworth - Caregiver Spotlight
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alder Allensworth cared for her mother who had Alzheimer’s and her father who had vascular dementia. Alder’s inspiration to co-create a children’...
Speak Your Truth with Allison Breininger - Caregiver Spotlight
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Breininger has an MA in Education and spent twenty years in the realm of education. At 31, she became a caregiver for her husband, Sean, when ...
Messy Caregiving with Sisters Natalie and JJ - Caregiver Spotlight
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Elliott Handy and JJ Elliott Hill are sisters. Together, along with a third sister Emilie, they manage care for their mom who is living with P...
Hope for Caregivers with Peter Rosenberger - Caregiver Spotlight
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Peter Rosenberger who has been a family caregiver for over 38 years for a spouse with severe disabilities. Peter is fluent in the language of car...
Paying for Long Term Care with Jason van den Brand - Caregiver Spotlight
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet family caregiver Jason van den Brand who managed end-of-life care for his grandmother and father over an eight-year span. This experience led him...
Embracing Vulnerability with Nicole Will - Caregiver Spotlight
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Will cared for her grandma Betty and has dedicated her career to enhancing the well-being of older adults, their families, and healthcare profe...
Remote and Long-Distance Caregiving with Paula Muller - Caregiver Spotlight
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Muller helped care for her grandmother and has a lifelong passion for technology applied to healthcare. Paula grew up in Chile and was very clos...
Shifting Family Roles with Edla Prevette - Caregiver Spotlight
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Edla Prevette is a mental health counselor who cared for both of her parents. Edla’s professional and personal care experiences are being poured int...
Creative Care with Loretta Veney - Caregiver Spotlight
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Loretta Woodward Veney cared for her mom Doris who lived with dementia as well as for her aunt, sister, and husband. Loretta’s care experiences prom...
Supporting Adult Children of Aging Parents with Frances Hall - Caregiver Spotlight
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Hall is the founder and executive director of ACAP, Adult Children of Aging Parents, a nationally unique nonprofit organization that she found...
New Perspectives from Caregiving with Matt Perrin - Caregiver Spotlight
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Perrin spent eight and a half years surrounded by dementia as a member of the sandwich generation. He was caring for his mother, Rosemary, who wa...
Balancing Career and Caregiving
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I thought it fitting to publish this episode during November, which is National Family Caregivers Month, and this year’s theme is #caregiversconnect...
Healing Powers of Nature with Lisa Nigro - Caregiver Spotlight
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Nigro describes herself as an ordinary woman with an extraordinary spirit. Before becoming a full-time caregiver in 2015, she was a community act...
Creating Your Self-Care Team with Nikki Nurse - Caregiver Spotlight
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Nurse inspires women to live their best lives. As a former family caregiver with 10+ years of practice, Nikki believes that real health and well...
Navigating Caregiving Resources with Alyse Dunn - Caregiver Spotlight
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alyse Dunn and her sister were young adults when they cared for their parents. Alyse’s caregiving experience prompted her to start a business to hel...
Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs with Debbie Weiss - Caregiver Spotlight
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Weiss cared for her father, her husband, and currently cares for her adult son. Debbie is an expert in chasing your own dreams despite your cir...
Healthy, Shame-Free Boundaries with Karen Anderson - Caregiver Spotlight
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karen C.L. Anderson was the chosen family member to be the legal guardian for her grandmother. This decision surprised Karen because her mother and mo...
Unpacking Family Expectations with Lynn Abaté-Johnson - Caregiver Spotlight
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Abaté-Johnson understands the typhoon of emotions and responsibilities that come with caring for a loved one. For over six years, Lynn was the p...
A Nomad Caregiving Life of Traveling and Running with Anthony Copeland-Parker - Caregiver Spotlight
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Nomad Caregiving Life of Traveling and Running with Anthony Copeland-Parker Anthony Copeland-Parker cares for his partner Catherine, who was diag...
Addressing the Taboo Family Topics with Isabel Melgarejo - Caregiver Spotlight
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At 20 years old, Isabel Melgarejo became a family caregiver when her dad passed, and her mom fell into depression. For years Isabel has helped her mom...
Living Bold While Caregiving with Belva Denmark Tibbs - Caregiver Spotlight
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Belva Denmark Tibbs is a primary caregiver for her husband, Mark, and a support caregiver for her parents. While she may have departed her career as a...
Balancing Life as a Young Carer with Ashley Bendiksen - Caregiver Spotlight
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Bendiksen cared for her mom who developed early onset Alzheimer’s. She chronicled her 8 year caregiving journey in her memoir The Language of...
Recovering From Burnout with Usha Tewari - Caregiver Spotlight
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Usha Tewari was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She is a constituent advocate, and community engager with over 17 years of experience working for...
Caregiver Mental Wellness with Kris McCabe
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris has been the full-time family caregiver for her Grams, Mary, since 2017. They started sharing their life and love as they navigate Alzheimer’s ...
Staying Afloat While Caregiving with Matthew Cauli - Caregiver Spotlight
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Cauli became a full-time caregiver to his wife, Kanlaya, after she experienced two massive strokes and an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Matthew an...
Caregiving Secrets with Tena Scallan - Caregiver Spotlight
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tena Scallan cared for her parents and her uncle through hospitalizations and end of life events. She was introduced as a family caregiver very young ...
Massive Acceptance and Radical Presence with Sue Ryan - Caregiver Spotlight
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Ryan has been in roles of family caregiving for more than 40 years. Her mission is to empower individuals to maximize and accept the potential opp...
Everything You Want To Know About Hospice with Barbara Karnes - Caregiver Spotlight
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people run away from the topics of death and dying but Registered Nurse and family caregiver Barbara Karnes runs toward it. She’s a quoted expe...
Seeking Sunshine in Cloudy Days with Sherrell D. Mims - Caregiver Spotlight
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, meet Sherrell D. Mims. She is a family caregiver, registered nurse, entrepreneur, and author. Her passion is empowering caregivers wo...
Helping Your Autistic Brother Create Purpose and Enjoy Independence with Tiffany Chou - Caregiver Spotlight
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 Tiffany moved home to Maui, Hawaii to become primary caregiver to her adult brother Christian. Christian is now in his thirties and has been l...
Caregiving Support From TikTok with Joe Vazquez - Caregiver Spotlight
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Vazquez and his wife Laura live in Texas and have been married over 11 years. In February 2021, Laura suffered a traumatic and anoxic brain injury...
Our Long Term Care Crisis with Susie Singer Carter - Caregiver Spotlight
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Susie Singer Carter cared for her mom Norma for 16 years until she passed away last July from Alzheimer’s disease. Susie is a multi-award-winning fi...
Hemp Benefits with Inesa Ponomariovaite - Caregiver Spotlight
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inesa Ponomariovaite is a former family caregiver living in Chicago. She is also a holistic health professional and an expert on the benefits of hemp....
Being a Serial Caregiver with Michele Houck - Caregiver Spotlight
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Houck is a serial caregiver who started her caregiver roles at age 16 with her mother's first breast cancer diagnosis. Over the last 5 years, ...
Visual Storytelling with Gina Martin - Caregiver Spotlight
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After working at National Geographic for 21 years, Gina Martin saw how important visual storytelling can bring awareness to important issues. Gina hel...
Medicaid Help with Ben Mandelbaum - Caregiver Spotlight
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Mandelbaum grew up in a home along with his 14 siblings where he witnessed his Mom caring for his great grandmother, and then his grandmother. Ben...
Loving Your Caregiving Life with Charlotte Bayala - Caregiver Spotlight
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Bayala is a spousal caregiver determined to love her caregiving life and help others along the way. Charlotte’s life changed forever when ...
Helping Your Disabled Child Transition to Adulthood with Kim Albrecht - Caregiver Spotlight
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Albrecht knows what the sandwich generation feels like. She has been her 18-year-old daughter’s primary caregiver since Miranda was born and she...
Self-Care for Caregivers with Susanne White - Caregiver Spotlight
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Susanne White is the founder of Caregiver Warrior. She cared for her parents and this caregiving adventure changed her life. She blogs about this jour...
Emotional and Social Self-Care with Carlos Olivas - Caregiver Spotlight
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Olivas III is a California native who is a three time caregiver. He currently cares for his dad who is living with Alzheimer’s and provides s...
Loving Through Dementia, The Dementia Ministry at Due West UMC with Sheila Welch - Caregiver Spotlight
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila Welch is a dementia family advocate and educator. For over 12 years, Sheila has been the Developer/Coordinator of Loving Through Dementia: a fr...
Advice for the Solo Family Caregiver
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Caregiving happens. My upcoming guest needed to reschedule – dad in hospital. Family always comes first. I’m not as batched up with episodes as I’...
Working, Community Care, and Advocating with Aisha Adkins - Caregiver Spotlight
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aisha Adkins is an only child caring for her parents. Her mom has Frontal Temporal Dementia, and her dad has suffered multiple strokes. Aisha’s care...
Mother and Son Chat About Caregiving and Self Care with Jacob Miller
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet my son Jacob at age 20. Jacob was eight when our caregiving season started. He’s witnessed a lot during his adolescent and young adult years…...
Financial Self-Care with Kimberly Whiter - Caregiver Spotlight
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Kimberly Whiter who is on a mission to guide families to a more financially-positive caregiving and aging experience. With her unique and persona...
Cocktails and Caregivers with Amanda Clark - Caregiver Spotlight
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Amanda Clark who cared for her late husband Joe after he was diagnosed at age 28 with colon cancer. This diagnosis came two months before their w...
Yoga4Caregivers with Jennifer Henius & Ellen MacKay - Caregiver Spotlight
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jennifer and Ellen the force behind Yoga4Caregivers – a social impact business that aims to expand access to holistic wellness services to care...
Helping the Working Caregiving Crisis with Debbie Howard - Caregiver Spotlight
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet former family caregiver Debbie Howard. Debbie lived and worked in Japan for 30+ years. Debbie is also a former caregiver on a mission to change t...
Fun Activities with Your Care Partner with Patti LaFleur - Caregiver Spotlight
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Patti Lafleur who says she has the amazing opportunity to be the care partner for her Mom, Linda, who has dementia and type 1 diabetes. Patti was...
Seamless Supply Shopping with Bianca Padilla - Caregiver Spotlight
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Bianca Padilla. Bianca’s experiences caring for her grandma inspired her to start Carewell along with her husband John – a family-founded com...
Supporting Millennial Caregivers with Lucinda Koza - Caregiver Spotlight
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lucinda Koza. Lucinda is a family caregiver and the founder & CEO of I-Ally, an app that provides a secure community and marketplace for mill...
Sustainable Caregiving with Theresa Wilbanks - Caregiver Spotlight
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Theresa Wilbanks who cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. During that time, she experienced the raging river of emotions th...
Teepa Snow - Communicating with Persons with Dementia & Developmental Disabilities - Caregiver Spotlight
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I this episode, I am shining the caregiver spotlight on someone in the caregiving space that has my utmost respect - Teepa Snow. She’s an Occupation...
Advocacy During a Pandemic with Mary Daniel - Caregiver Spotlight
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show, I am shining the caregiver spotlight on Mary Daniel. During her husband’s long-term care community’s pandemic lockdown, family ca...
Navigating Military Family Caregiving with Caira Benson - Caregiver Spotlight
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet military family caregiver Caira Benson. Before Caira was a family caregiver she was a thriving non-profit director who loved teaching Art History...
Caring for a Family Member with Complex Disabilities with Brenda Blais Nesbitt - Caregiver Spotlight
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, I am shining the caregiver spotlight on Brenda Blais Nesbitt. Brenda is a master in advocating and navigating the confusing world o...