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From grief to healing symbolized by a carousel at sunrise, representing memory, loss, and the journey toward peace and renewal.

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From Grief to Healing: A Parent’s Journey

💜 In this heartfelt interview, Betsy Wurzel and Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez explore from grief to healing after child loss. Gigi shares insights from her book and her personal journey, offering hope and understanding to parents coping with grief and rediscovering love.

COVID WARS Ronald Gruner crossroads of Public Health and Freedom

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Author Interview BLOG COVID Expert Advice Families Health and Wellness Health Education Public Health

COVID WARS Ronald Gruner on America’s Struggles

Betsy Wurzel interviews Ronald Gruner about his book COVID WARS, revealing how the pandemic reshaped families, freedoms, and America’s future.

Caregiver Insights with Drs. Jacobs and Mayer – Interview on AARP Caregiver Answer Book

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Caregiver Insights with Drs. Jacobs and Mayer

Chatting with Betsy explores caregiver insights with Drs. Jacobs and Mayer. Learn how their new book helps families find support, meaning, and healing.

Caregiver practicing self-care with rest and reflection

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Caregiver Self-Care Tips for Avoiding Burnout

Lillian Cauldwell shares vital caregiver self-care tips for preventing burnout and protecting your health while supporting those you love.

A softly painted image of an old sepia-toned photograph showing a woman in a red dress and blue apron, propped on an open journal with faded handwriting, set on a rustic wooden table under a pastel sky, symbolizing memory, strength, and storytelling.

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Just Willa: Family Secrets and Strength Revealed

Betsy Wurzel interviews Helen Sheehy on Just Willa, revealing family secrets, strength, and her mother’s inspiring journey through hardship.

Breaking mental health stigmas shown by a peaceful woman sitting on a park bench, symbolizing emotional healing and support.

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Breaking Mental Health Stigmas with Tammy Smith

Chatting with Betsy explores the lingering impact of mental health stigmas with therapist Tammy Smith. Learn how generations differ, why preventive care matters, and how to find the right support.

Elderly woman’s hands holding a handwritten letter from her son in Vietnam, symbolizing love, memory, and resilience during wartime.

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Letters from War: A Mother’s Lifeline

Chatting with Betsy explores how Don Eggspuehler’s letters to his mother during the Vietnam War turned into a legacy of love and truth. Learn how personal storytelling can heal—and honor—a generation.

a son who made a promise to his mother: “I’ll write to you every day

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Author BLOG Families Military Stories Veterans War Writer

Letters to Mom: One Marine’s Promise in War

That promise turned into a lifeline of letters from the war zone, and later, into a powerful book that captures the fear, humor, pain, and resilience of a young man navigating the harsh realities of Vietnam.

Here the new Monday Tip to help you this week

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Monday Daily Tip: 5 Essential Questions To Ask

Tune in to this episode and delve into the importance of these questions, as Lillian offers insights and guidance to help you navigate this vital aspect of planning.

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Scam DamNation: How Scammers Steal Property Titles

Tune in to this episode as Lillian uncovers the details of this scam and reveals what happens next. Stay informed and learn how to protect yourself from falling victim to these deceptive schemes.