Podcast
Life in Motion
Hosted by The Caregiving Years · EN
(Note: Each semester, we host interns from University of Illinois who complete projects focused on supporting family caregivers. The Spring 2025 semester interns added another project: Supporting early career professionals so they can have a successful start to their first job. Through this project, the interns also will offer support for those young adults who also care for a family member.)
We aim to provide support, resources, and real-life strategies for early-career professionals who are also full-time caregivers. We want to create a community where listeners feel heard, validated, and motivated to continue pursuing their careers without guilt.
This podcast will feature rotating guests, including professionals, mental health specialists, and experienced caregivers, to offer insight and encouragement. We'll discuss everything from time-management techniques and mental health strategies to stories from real people juggling both worlds.
Tune in every Friday at 5PM Central!
Your hosts include:
Noah Beltran
Amya Bryant
Amy Cook
Nora Rafaty
Kristin Shau
Haroon Yasir
We aim to provide support, resources, and real-life strategies for early-career professionals who are also full-time caregivers. We want to create a community where listeners feel heard, validated, and motivated to continue pursuing their careers without guilt.
This podcast will feature rotating guests, including professionals, mental health specialists, and experienced caregivers, to offer insight and encouragement. We'll discuss everything from time-management techniques and mental health strategies to stories from real people juggling both worlds.
Tune in every Friday at 5PM Central!
Your hosts include:
Noah Beltran
Amya Bryant
Amy Cook
Nora Rafaty
Kristin Shau
Haroon Yasir
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Episodes
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The First 90 Days - Our Thoughts and Final Sendoff
May 2, 202500:38:00Tap to summarizeIn this final episode, we go over our thoughts on the book, The First 90 Days, by Michael Watkins. We discuss what we learned, and how we'll apply it to our first jobs post-grad. Thanks to all those who have followed along and listened this past semester!
Transcribe →Ep. 7 - Our Own Thoughts on Grief
Apr 11, 202500:29:47Tap to summarizeThis episode is led by us, the hosts! We discuss our own personal stories around grief, and how we deal with it. Thanks for listening!
Transcribe →Ep. 6 - All About Caregiving with Denise Brown
Mar 28, 202500:42:14Tap to summarizeThis week, we're joined by our very own Denise Brown! With over 30 years of experience, Denise develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. She offers her expert insights and tips on caregiving, discussing topics from dealing with grief to workplace benefits. Thanks for listening!Denise's LinksWebsites:https://www.careyearsacademy.com/https://join.caringourway.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/denisembrown/
Transcribe →Ep. 5 - Acing Your Interview with Dr. Pulley
Mar 14, 202500:35:40Tap to summarizeTune in as we chat with Dr. Tonya Pulley! She's an academic and career advisor, as well as Honors Program coordinator in the College of Applied Health Sciences here at UIUC. She shares her best tips and tricks on writing resumes and preparing for interviews. Tonya's Links:Email: careers@ahs.illinois.edu
Transcribe →Ep. 4 - Managing Stress with Jeanine Bensken
Mar 14, 202500:33:14Tap to summarizeToday we're joined by Jeanine Bensken, a health educator and stress management coordinator here at UIUC! Join as she talks through common stressors at a first job, and the ways to handle them.
Transcribe →Ep. 3 - Ang Onorato's Holistic Approach to Leadership
Mar 7, 202500:37:20Tap to summarizeThis episode we're joined by Ang Onorato, an Executive Coach & Conscious Leadership Trainer who blends psychology, spiritual intelligence and business. Listen as she offers her unique approach towards finding your leadership voice; covering topics of imposter syndrome, public speaking, and more! Ang's Links:Website: angonorato.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angonorato/
Transcribe →Ep. 2 - Professional Tips with Glenna Crooks
Feb 28, 202500:51:46Tap to summarizeThis episode we're joined by Glenna Crooks, Ph.D., who is a public health and policy strategist, and author. Tune in as she discusses networking, communication in relationships, setting boundaries, and much more! Learn more about Glenna here:glennacrooks.com
Transcribe →Ep. 1 - Cynthia Iorio's Story
Feb 21, 202500:29:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we're joined by Cynthia Iorio! Cynthia is a care consultant and certified Project and Program Management Professional with over 20 years of experience. Tune in to hear her share her own journey of full-time caregiving while managing life's demands.Cynthia's Links:Website: cynthiaiorio.comInstagram: @cynthiaiorioListen to the Love Transform Evolve Podcast here:Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →Podcast Intro - Meet the Hosts & Our Career Tips!
Feb 21, 202500:19:39Tap to summarizeWelcome to Life in Motion! In this introduction episode, you'll meet the interning hosts, and hear about what we have in store for future episodes. Thanks for tuning in!
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