The Empowered Caregiver

Author Christy Byrne Yates talks with host Liza Hellenbrand about the “sandwich generation,” parents both raising children and caring for their parents.

Guest: Christy Byrne Yates

Wed Oct 11, 2023

44:21

It’s National Employees with Disabilities Month, and Liza is joined by Caden Crute, Delores Sallis, Sydney Badeau, and Rebecca Hoyt.

Guests: Caiden Crute, Delores Sallis, Liza Hellenbrand, Rebecca Hoyt, Sydney Badeau

Wed Oct 4, 2023

44:21

Summit Credit Union COO Rebecca Gerothanas joins the show to talk about financing and caregiving, then former Wisconsin Governor Martin Schreiber talks about his own experience in caregiving.

Guests: Martin Schreiber, Rebecca Gerothanas

Wed Sep 27, 2023

44:21

Consultant Lindsay Pinchuk joins the show to talk about having a work-life balance in caregiving, starting a business as a woman, and using social media to your advantage.

Guest: Lindsay Pinchuk

Wed Sep 20, 2023

44:21

Matt McCann joins host Liza Hellenbrand to talk about his journey to caregiving, and how to navigate the world of long-term care insurance.

Guest: Matt McCann

Wed Sep 13, 2023

44:20

Liza Hellenbrand is joined by Andy Thain with the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities to discuss the struggles someone faces when trying to find a caregiver.

Guest: Andy Thain

Wed Sep 6, 2023

44:21

Liza Hellenbrand is joined by Jennifer Nowak and Julie St. Pierre with the Alzheimer’s Association – Wisconsin Chapter to talk about what to watch out for with the disease, and how to care for a loved one with the disease.

Guests: Jennifer Nowak, Julie St Pierre

Wed Aug 30, 2023

44:20

Liza holds a roundtable of Civic Media staff to tell their experience as a caregiver, featuring Mike Crute, Terri Barr, Will Walter, and Phill Nee.

Guests: Liza Hellenbrand, Mike Crute, Phil Nee, Phill Nee, Terri Barr, Will Walter

Wed Aug 16, 2023

44:20

Liza Hellenbrand discussing the caregivers crisis in our communities

Wed Aug 9, 2023

44:21

Liza is joined by Fil Clissa to discuss the upcoming Self Determination Conference. They discuss the power of self determination. Then, Liza and Fil discuss the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities backing supported decision as an alternative to guardianship.

Guest: Fil Clissa

Wed Aug 2, 2023

44:21