Season 1
July 1, 2025
From Brain Tumor to Brand Strategist: Lori Osborne’s Lessons on Healing and Caregiving
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Sharegiving Secrets, I welcome web developer and brand strategist Lori Osborne to share her powerful story of starting over—twice. From overcoming a life-altering brain tumor d...
June 25, 2025
The Unseen Side of Caregiving: Advocacy After Loss with Dr. George Ackerman | EP042
Grief doesn’t end when caregiving does—it evolves into something else entirely. I sat down with Dr. George Ackerman, a former caregiver, police officer, and fierce Parkinson’s advocate, who turned personal heartbreak into glo...
June 18, 2025
Amit Shrivastava on AI-Powered Caregiving and Go Instacare | EP041
When caregiving emergencies hit, most of us scramble—and I’ve been there, making late-night calls, crossing my fingers for a decent match. That’s why my conversation with Amit Shrivastava lit me up. He’s building something tr...
June 11, 2025
Too Young To Carry This Much Caregiving | EP040
What if the person giving your aging parent a bath, managing their meds, or cooking their meals is just 12 years old? I shine a light on the overlooked crisis of child and teen caregivers—millions of young people in kinship c...
June 4, 2025
Journey Through Care: The Five Stages of Caregiving - Encore | EP039
We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the archives! Enjoy the episode! Diving into the stages of caregiving, I realize it’s a journey full of unexpected twists and deep emotions, not just a checklist to be man...
May 28, 2025
From Alzheimer’s Caregiver to Advocate: Jennifer Fink’s Hard-Won Lessons | EP038
Alzheimer’s doesn’t just challenge memory—it tests love, patience, and every ounce of strength a caregiver has. I spoke with Jennifer Fink, host of Fading Memories , who knows firsthand what it takes to care for a parent with...
May 21, 2025
Mark Steven Porro on Resilience, Regret, and the Realities of Caregiving | EP037
Caregiving strips you bare—it tests your patience, your humor, your strength, and your love. That’s what I learned talking with Mark Steven Porro, who cared for his mother during the final stretch of her life and turned it in...
May 14, 2025
From Diagnosis to Determination: Nell & Dr. Maggie Kang Share Their Rare Disease Journey | EP036
No one trains you for the moment your child’s life changes forever—but what you do with that moment can define everything. I spoke with Dr. Maggie Kang and her remarkable daughter Nell, whose rare disease journey sparked a po...
May 7, 2025
Horse Wisdom and Healing: Susan Bloom’s Path to Authentic Success | EP035
Success doesn’t follow a straight path—it flows from self-awareness, surrender, and listening to that inner nudge that won’t be quiet. I sat down with Susan Bloom, a powerhouse coach and former therapist who helps women unloc...
April 30, 2025
Sleeping Pills vs. Real Rest: Dr. Lucinda Sykes Shares the Science | EP034
Let’s be honest—when you’re a caregiver, sleep feels like a luxury you can’t afford. But after my conversation with Dr. Lucinda Sykes, I see how crucial real rest is, not just for our energy, but for our long-term health. Luc...
April 23, 2025
How Francine Juhlin Builds Confident Kids and Empowered Parents Through Story | EP033
You can’t pour from an empty cup—and you definitely can’t raise confident kids if you’re running on fumes. Talking with Francine Juhlin lit me up with the reminder that self-care and storytelling are powerful tools, not just ...
April 16, 2025
Navigating Divorce and Caregiving at Midlife: Insights from Mardi Winder-Adams | EP032
Sometimes life throws you so many changes at once, you wonder who you are anymore. Talking with Mardi Winder-Adams reminded me just how often caregiving, grief, and major transitions like divorce pile up—and how vital it is t...
April 9, 2025
Trust Yourself More: A Wake-Up Call from Dr. Michelle Montero | EP031
You don't have to follow someone else’s definition of success to create a life that lights you up. Sitting down with Dr. Michelle Montero reminded me of the power in honoring your personal values—especially when the world exp...
April 2, 2025
From Lawyer to Laughter: Bonita Joy Yoder’s Journey to Joy | EP030
Joy isn't just a feeling—it’s a choice. Bonita Joy Yoder, a recovering attorney turned ventriloquist and humor expert, shares how laughter, play, and a shift in mindset create powerful healing. Through her puppets and her wor...
March 26, 2025
Cybersecurity Meets Parenting: Kelvin Green on Empathy, Joy, and Change | EP029
Life is all about adaptation, whether in cybersecurity, parenting, or caregiving. Kelvin Green, a cybersecurity advisor and father, shares how understanding human behavior—at work and at home—makes all the difference. He emph...
March 19, 2025
Caregiving with Heart: Brenda Marie Sheldrake Shares Lessons Learned Along the Way | EP028
Caregiving can feel like a heavy journey, but it’s also a path filled with love, learning, and connection. Today, I’m joined by Brenda Marie Sheldrake, who shares her deeply personal story of caring for her father during his ...
March 12, 2025
From Race Cars to Caregiving: Jessica Soodeen Navigates Life’s Toughest Turns | EP027
Caregiving isn’t a race—it’s about staying present through every challenge. Talking with Jessica Soodeen, I saw how situational awareness, preparation, and resilience shaped her journey caring for her mother. She shares how s...
March 5, 2025
How to Improve Communication with Your Child – Insights from Dinalynn Rosenbush | EP026
Every conversation with a child has the power to shape their confidence, communication skills, and emotional growth. I sat down with Dinalynn Rosenbush to explore effective parenting strategies that help children thrive. We d...
Feb. 26, 2025
How a Pet Death Doula Supports You & Your Pet Through End-of-Life Care with Monique Brignon | EP025
No one wants to think about losing a pet, but what if we could make their final moments as beautiful as the love they’ve given us? I sit down with Monique Brignon, a pet death doula, who shares how we can bring love, presence...
Feb. 19, 2025
Infusions, Lymphoma, Takotsubo, Oh My: Climbing the Mutual Caregiving Wall with Roselyn O’Brien Markowitz | EP024
Some moments in life test everything you think you know about your own strength. Roselyn O’Brien Markowitz opens up about navigating the impossible—caring for her husband through an aggressive lymphoma diagnosis while managin...
Feb. 12, 2025
Disposable People: Caregiver Squawking | EP023
Are we just supposed to sit back while the safety nets for caregivers and vulnerable people disappear? I won’t, and I hope you won’t either. Meals on Wheels, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are on the chopping block, ...
Feb. 5, 2025
Beyond Care-zilla: Embracing Delegation in Caregiving - Encore | 022
We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the archives! Enjoy the episode! Caregiving is more than a mission—it’s a monumental task that you don’t have to shoulder alone! Today, I explore the transformative power ...
Jan. 29, 2025
Feeling Overwhelmed? Wendy Weber Shares Why Support Is Always Within Reach
Life throws curveballs, but Wendy Weber reminds me that we don’t have to face them alone. She shares how leaning into community and asking for help transforms not only our struggles but our growth. Wendy inspires me to see ca...
Jan. 22, 2025
Jennifer Takagi on Balancing Caregiving, Healing, and Intentional Living | EP020
When life hits you hard, it’s not about pushing through at all costs; it’s about finding the balance to thrive. Jennifer Takagi shares hard-earned wisdom from her caregiving journey, emphasizing the power of self-care, intuit...