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 […]

Sat Mar 16, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Sat Mar 9, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Sat Mar 2, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Sat Feb 17, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Guest: Robin Schnitzler

Sat Feb 10, 2024

45:29

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 […]

Guests: Denise Jess, Nick Musson, Tamara Jackson

Sat Feb 3, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Guests: Rebecca Hoyt, Mick Rusch, Phil Gadke

Wed Jan 24, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Guest: Aryn DeGrave

Wed Jan 17, 2024

45:30

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, […]

Guests: Gray Gunderson, Tammi Eastling

Wed Jan 10, 2024

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This week, host Liza Hellenbrand is joined by Tim Markle, founder and director of the Forgiveness Factor. Why talk about forgiveness and caregiving? Because, Liza says, forgiveness is an important tool in not just helping others, but helping yourself as a caregiver. As a caregiver himself, Tim explains why it is important to forgive the […]

Guest: Tim Markle

Wed Dec 27, 2023

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