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How One Father Turned Trauma into Triumph

⚖️ Chatting with Betsy explores how Steven Eichenblatt turned Trauma into Triumph in his bestselling memoir, Pretend They Are Dead. Discover how honesty, courage, and forgiveness can help transform emotional pain into strength and purpose for a more peaceful, connected life.

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The Lafaya Way: Therapy Meets the Poker Table

Lafaya’s mission? To calm what she calls “Red Alert Brain”—those overwhelming emotional moments where logic seems to shut down.

Echoes of History: Democracy’s Fragility Today

Within just over 50 days, the discussion explores the dismantling of a democratic republic and the alarming shift toward dictatorship and oligarchy.

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CaregiverTip: Daily Photos Help Keep Loved Ones Safe

As Betsy wisely points out, “A good picture is worth a thousand words” when it comes to keeping your loved ones safe. This simple step can make a world of difference in critical moments.

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Dr. Ronald Dwinnells – Advocate for Mental Health

A Conversation with Dr. Ronald Dwinnells: Leadership, Mental Health, and His Mission to Help Children

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Emotional Depth Caregivers Experience in Spin Cycle

In this fascinating interview, Alfredo and Betsy delve into the meaning behind his chapter title, Parenting a Parent: Entering Their Reality, as well as the themes explored in Spin Cycle. We talk about the emotional journey of caregivers—ranging from anger, guilt, and resentment…

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Global Pollution Accountability for Earth’s Survival

The state of our planet is dire, not only due to the impact on civilization but also because of the lack of accountability for these environmental transgressions

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Palliative Care Insights from Dr. Jared Rubenstein

They touched on the significance of mental health support for doctors, nurses, and anyone facing personal struggles. Dr. Rubenstein is a strong advocate for Palliative Care, mental health, gender equity, serious illness communication, and addressing racism in medicine.

Behind the Lens: Peter Istvan’s Inspiring Story

Peter also talks about his visits to memory care facilities with his wife to take headshots for residents and their families, providing them with cherished photos. We explored various important charities Peter is involved in, including Pedaling for Parkinson’s Charity Ride, which he…

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Heart Wrenching Decisions To Make For A Loved One

He also provided a male perspective on caregiving and discussed the heart-wrenching decision to place a loved one in a care facility. Martin’s inspirational words, “If there’s one thing worse than Alzheimer’s, it’s ignorance of the disease,” resonated deeply with Betsy.