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The Empowered Caregiver

The Empowered Caregiver

Listen Live: Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Host: Liza Hellenbrand

The Empowered Caregiver Show uplifts caregivers through education, advocacy, and support, while also lifting up their invaluable role in society.

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The Empowered Caregiver

Join me as I talk to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers about our state’s decline in mental health, the workforce crisis in both childcare and the paid direct care workforce, and paid family leave. I will also speak with Janet Zander, Advocacy & Public Policy Coordinator with the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources. Janet is […]

The Empowered Caregiver

March 23, 2024


The Empowered Caregiver

Let’s meet Alexandra Solomon! Her work on Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the world. She is the author of two bestselling books: Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. Dr. Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern, where she also teaches the world-renowned course- Building Loving and Lasting […]

The Empowered Caregiver

March 16, 2024


The Empowered Caregiver

Trauma is much more common than one may think! What you experienced decades ago may appear in your everyday decisions, reactions, and emotions. Join me today as we talk about the different types of trauma, how it may be lingering with you, and what you can do about it. I will also be speaking with […]

The Empowered Caregiver

March 9, 2024


The Empowered Caregiver

Traveling can be a magical adventure, but traveling while being a caregiver can be a whole different story! Learn about resources, tips and tricks, and travel agencies that make it easier for you to travel! After you have all the tools you need for your next vacation, stay tuned to hear Kathryn Lake, Civic Media’s […]

The Empowered Caregiver

March 2, 2024


The Empowered Caregiver

Are you currently eligible for 12 weeks of PAID medical and family leave to care for a loved one?!? Join me today as I talk with Francesa Hong, a State Representative from the 76th district (Madison), about her proposed legislation on PAID medical and family leave. Paid medical and family leave is not the only […]

The Empowered Caregiver

February 17, 2024


The Empowered Caregiver

Everybody wants to be in a happy relationship with their partner, but for caregivers, it might not be so easy. Did you know that up to 80% of caregivers say that they’ve felt strain on their relationships? So how do caregivers create and keep a healthy relationship with their partner? Host Liza Hellenbrand is joined […]

The Empowered Caregiver

February 10, 2024


The Empowered Caregiver

Liza Hellenbrand continues her conversation about transportation and caregiving, and how it impacts people’s lives across the state. Nick Musson is a transportation specialist with Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources. Denise Jess is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Tamara Jackson is a public policy analyst and […]

The Empowered Caregiver

February 3, 2024


The Empowered Caregiver

It’s a packed show, as host Liza Hellenbrand hosts a roundtable to talk about one of the most underdiscussed aspects of caregiving: driving. Over 30% of people in Wisconsin do not drive. If they don’t drive, well they still have to get to where they need to go. So what do they do? Mick Rusch […]

The Empowered Caregiver

January 24, 2024


The Empowered Caregiver

As a caregiver, you’re burning a lot of fuel every day, and it’s important to eat healthy to keep your body strong and ready to go with whatever get’s thrown your way. Aryn DeGrave, dietitian at Hy-Vee, joins the show to talk about the importance of eating healthy, and how to eat well on a […]

The Empowered Caregiver

January 17, 2024


The Empowered Caregiver

Host Liza Hellenbrand is once again joined by Civic Media hosts and employees to give their caregiver stories. First is Gray Gunderson is a sales account executive with Civic Media. Gray shares his story about a family member who struggled with mental illness and drug dependency, and what “good news” actually means. Then, Tammi Eastling, […]

The Empowered Caregiver

January 10, 2024

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