Special guest Deb Watt, MFT,  joins us in a deeply poignant discussion about how we cope with past traumas while engaging with and caring for our aging parents. Deb is a California licensed therapist who has her own practice -- Lifewise Therapy.  She shares a panoply of therapy techniques as great options to manage past hurts and traumas in a kind, merciful and healthy manner.  Curiosity, kindness, and humor can go a long way when relating to our family as adults.

Sit back and join us for this free hour of therapy!

Learn more about Deb here:  https://lifewisetherapy.com/

Deb mentions author and mindset researcher Dr.  Carol Dweck , Ph.D.; you can find out more about MindSet work here (scroll down to see her TED talk):
https://www.mindsetworks.com/default#research-modal-window

NOTE: All information in this episode are the sole opinions of the hosts and guests and not intended for medical advice. Always check in with your own health advisors for your optimal health care needs.



New music for Season 2: Carpe Diem by Kevin MacLeod

Illustration by Erica Karlin Studio

We are back and thought it fitting to have our very first guest from last year return to start off Season 2. Evan Georgieff returns to grace our microphones with his humorous take on what being Sandwiched was like for him as a full time oral surgeon and single dad to two young children while trying to keep his parents from spending every last dime of their family wealth.

Evan brings humor and warmth to his memories of caring for his parents because he says there is no other way to survive it! He brought us to hysterics with stories of his father dancing the polka on TV to clearing out the sewer line in an RV, and helps us appreciate that laughter is the best medicine. Plus, he shares the most poignant lesson he learned from his father.

And while you're here, take a listen to Episode 2, where Evan educates us about dental care and shares hilarious stories about his live-in grandmother during his childhood.
 
"When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry."
- William Shakespeare

New music for Season 2: Carpe Diem by Kevin MacLeod

Illustration by Erica Karlin Studio

We are delighted to welcome Jim McAleer CEO of Alzheimer's Orange County.
Alz OC provides support to families and individuals though brain health and dementia education, care consultations, community resource connections,  Adult Day Health Services and more.

Alzheimer's Orange County Website
https://www.alzoc.org

Additional resources that reach nationwide services:

Alzheimer's Association
https://www.alz.org

National Council on Aging
https://www.ncoa.org

Alzheimer's Family Center
https://afscenter.org

Music by Pixaby

Illustration by Erica Karlin Studio