The Empowered Caregiver

Kristin and Liza are joined by author, speaker and industry leader Lynn Abate-Johnson about her newest project. Also joining, is Angela Howard; Founder and CEO of Call to Culture. These threads tie together nicely, and might just carry your weight when you need it most.

Guests: Angela Howard, Lynn Abate-Johnson

Wed Apr 26, 2023

43:41

Kristin and LIza talk with Madison representative Alex Joers about local caregiving advocacy, and Lynn Abate Johnson about her newly released book about the balancing act caregivers are having to endure in America today. Learn more at www.LynnAbateJohnsonBook.com

Guests: Alex Joers, Lynn Abate Johnson

Wed Apr 19, 2023

44:12

Kristin and LIza are joined by Wisconsin’s Governor Tony Evers to discuss the legislative logjam in our State’s Capital. Caregiving advocacy is not a partisan mission, and Wisconsin has the resources to make real change – its just a matter of clearing the path. Next, Nichiole Goble, representing CAN – the Caregiver Action Network, comes […]

Guests: Nichole Goble, Tony Evers

Wed Apr 12, 2023

44:12

Kristin and Liza are joined by Tami Jackson of Wisconsin BPDD to discuss how all Wisconsin citizens play a part in providing quality special education in the state – and how it affects everybody, too. Also discussed is the oncoming disaster of a shortage of direct service care workers are casting the future of quality […]

Guest: Tammi Jackson

Wed Apr 5, 2023

44:15

Kristin and Liza are joined by Naomi Meinertz and Melisa Rader, from Iowa State University, about the Powerful Tools For Caregivers course and why it’s so important. Join us and learn what YOU can do to take care of your own well being.

Guests: Malisa Rader, Naomi Meinertz

Wed Mar 29, 2023

43:38

Today we are joined by Senator LaTonya Johnson, State Rep. Jenna Jacobson, and Hyvee Groceries Nutritionist Aryn DeGrave to discuss advocating for those in your care, developing effective guidelines at the state level, and discuss services offered by Hyvee’s resident nutritionist and dietician – available to you!

Guests: Aryn DeGrave, Jenna Jacobson, LaTonya Johnson

Wed Mar 22, 2023

44:16

Liza and Kristin speak with Edy Nathan, a grief therapist, author, and speaker about the many ways grief can wreak havok on one’s life – and the ways grief can lend valuable insight for personal growth. We also speak with Megan Ramstack of American’s with Parkinson’s Disease of Wisconsin Chapter about some exciting events and […]

Guests: Edy Nathan, Megan Ramstack

Wed Mar 15, 2023

44:16

Kristin and Liza talk advocating for legislative change around caregiving today – Barbara Beckert of Disability Rights Wisconsin and State Senator Dianne Hesselbein discuss the challenges – and rewards – involved with legislative advocacy.

Guests: Barbara Beckert, Diane Hesselbein

Wed Mar 8, 2023

44:09

Kristin and Liza talk with Melissa Ratcliff, a representative from the 46th District, about how our reps are doing the hard work of making sure caregivers are seen and heard. They also speak with Julie Coraccio, and award winning professional organizer, author, speaker and certified life coach from Wheeling, West Virginia to learn recognizing and […]

Guests: Julie Coraccio, Melissa Ratcliff

Mon Mar 6, 2023

44:10

Today Liza and Kristin talk to Evan Goyke, Representative for the 18th assembly district, Oshkosh’s current mayor and a Representative from the 54th district Lori Palmeri, and lastly speak with Michelle Dickinson – a caregiver, mental health advocate, TED speaker, and published author of ‘Breaking Into My LIfe’, a memoir.

Guests: Evan Goyke, Lori Palmeri, Michelle Dickinson

Wed Feb 22, 2023

44:03