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Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast
Hosted by Talisa A. Garcia · EN
Welcome to "Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast," hosted by Talisa A. Garcia. This channel is a dedicated space that shines a light on the courage, challenges, and unwavering commitment of caregivers. Through our episodes, we delve into the lives of those who provide (or have provided) care for loved ones. Our mission is to create a supportive community where stories of hope, resilience, and shared experiences offer solace and inspiration. Join us as we embrace the journey of caregiving with open arms.
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"When Grief Has No Words: How Storytelling Helps Caregivers Heal"
4d ago01:01:36Tap to summarizeWhat happens when grief becomes too big for words?For many caregivers, grief begins long before a loved one passes away. It's the emotional weight of anticipatory grief, caregiver burnout, and loving someone through a diagnosis, decline, or uncertain future. Yet many people struggle to find language for what they're feeling.In this powerful episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Justin Anderson, also known by his pen name J. Vaelorin, founder and creative director of VaelorinVerse, a unique dark fantasy universe where mental health serves as the magic system.After losing his grandmother to cancer, Justin spent years carrying grief he didn't know how to name. Through storytelling, folklore, and creative expression, he built a world that explores grief, healing, resilience, emotional wellness, and the invisible burdens carried by caregivers, first responders, veterans, and those navigating life's hardest seasons.If you've ever felt alone in your grief, struggled to find the words for your emotions, or wondered how to navigate the caregiving journey while protecting your own mental health, this episode is for you.Shop Mama Mable's Caregivers Resources: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregiversJustin Anderson’s Website and Social Media:Website: vaelorinverse.comInstagram: @jvaelorin Facebook: @jvaelorin TikTok: @jvaelorin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jvaelorinMusic Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal Connect with Azara! https://linktr.ee/azaraazal🎧 Subscribe to Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast for more conversations on caregiving, grief support, emotional wellness, resilience, and healing.
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3w ago00:47:27Tap to summarizeHow to Care for a Loved One with Heart Disease: A Cardiologist's Guide for Caregivers, featuring Dr. Bilal Ahmed. Heart disease can change a family's life in an instant. Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, family member, or friend, knowing how to support a loved one with heart disease can feel overwhelming. In this insightful episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Bilal Ahmed, an interventional and structural cardiologist, devoted husband and father, and cofounder of Lylah Health. Dr. Ahmed specializes in treating heart attacks, repairing damaged heart valves, and helping patients live healthier, longer lives. Drawing on both his medical expertise and personal experiences supporting caregivers, Dr. Ahmed shares practical advice for navigating heart disease, understanding treatment options, advocating for loved ones, and making lifestyle changes to support long-term heart health. If you are caring for someone with heart disease or want to learn how to protect your own heart health, this episode offers expert guidance, practical tools, and hope. Shop Mama Mable's Caregivers Resources: - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregivers Get in touch with Dr. Bilal Ahmed: - Dr. Malik Bilal Ahmed, MD - Columbus, GA - Cardiology - providers.emoryhealthcare.org - Chhokar Clinic website: https://chhokarclinic.com/ Purchase Dr. Bilal Ahmed's supplements: - Lylah Health: www.lylahhealth.com - The blog page includes educational posts by me with all facts/claims hyperlinked to the original medical studies. Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal Connect with Azara! https://linktr.ee/azaraazal 🎧 Subscribe to Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast for more conversations that support caregivers, families, and those navigating life's most challenging seasons. #HeartDisease #CaregiverSupport #HeartHealth #FamilyCaregiver #CaregiverWellness
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The 5 Pillars of Health Every Caregiver Needs to Know
May 1900:48:23Tap to summarizeThe 5 Pillars of Health Every Caregiver Needs to Know | Caregiver Burnout, Wellness & Sustainable HealthAre you a caregiver feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or struggling to prioritize your own health?In this powerful episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Graham Hawley, Certified Health and Wellness Coach and founder of Simply Health Conscious, to break down the 5 Pillars of Health that every caregiver needs to build sustainable energy, prevent burnout, and improve overall well-being.Graham shares a simple, science-backed approach to caregiver health, metabolic wellness, stress management, and sustainable lifestyle changes—without extreme diets, calorie counting, or unrealistic routines.If you're caring for others while neglecting your own health, this episode will help you: ✔ Improve energy and reduce caregiver burnout ✔ Build sustainable, healthy habits ✔ Support mental health and emotional resilience ✔ Take control of your well-being without overwhelm💛 You cannot pour from an empty cup. Your health matters too.🎧 Watch now and subscribe for more conversations on caregiving, mental health, and wellness.Resources for Caregivers:https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregiversConnect with Graham Hawley:https://www.simplyhealthconscious.com/Instagram: Simplyhealthconscious.Facebook: Graham Hawley. YouTube: Simply Health Conscious Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara!For more information about Azara:Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzalConnect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal#CaregiverHealth #CaregiverBurnout #WellnessForCaregivers #SelfCareIsHealthcare #HealthyHabits
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“The Moment Caregivers Realize They Need Help”
May 800:22:56Tap to summarizeThe Moment Caregivers Realize They Need HelpCaregiving often begins with love, but many caregivers reach a moment when the responsibility becomes overwhelming. How do you know when it’s time to ask for help?In this thoughtful and compassionate episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, Executive Director and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston. With nearly 30 years of experience in elder services, Wendy brings a calm, practical voice to one of the hardest realities caregivers face: recognizing when they cannot carry the responsibility alone.As a licensed social worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Wendy works closely with families caring for aging parents and loved ones living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive conditions. She shares guidance on navigating difficult conversations about bringing in home care, identifying the signs of caregiver burnout, and protecting your own well-being while supporting someone you love.If you are caring for an aging parent, supporting a loved one with dementia, or feeling the emotional weight of caregiving, this episode offers reassurance, practical advice, and a reminder that asking for help is not failure, it’s wisdom.🎧 Subscribe to Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast for more conversations on caregiving, resilience, dementia care, and family support.Resources Needed for Caregivers:https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregiversLearn more about the Services Wendy Adlerstein provides:https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston/Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara!For more information about Azara:Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzalConnect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal#CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare #CaregiverBurnout #AgingParents #ElderCare
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"The Gifts of Grief: What Caregivers Need to Hear Right Now"
Mar 500:35:04Tap to summarizeIn this heartfelt episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Lee Atherton, a certified grief, end-of-life, and resilience coach who has spent over 15 years walking alongside individuals and families through some of life’s most tender and painful moments. Lee shares her profound insights on how caregivers can honor their own emotions while supporting loved ones facing terminal illness. From the chaos of anticipatory grief to the quiet moments of meaning-making, she offers practical tools, deep compassion, and powerful stories to help caregivers move from survival to healing. Whether you're actively caring for someone, grieving a loss, or preparing to say goodbye, this episode reminds you that grief can carry unexpected gifts and you are not alone. Contact Rev Lee Atherton: - https://CoachRev.com - https://www.facebook.com/CoachRevGrief Music Featuring: AZARA @Azaramusic www.azaramusic.com Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer #Caregivers #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HealingJourney #MamaMablesCaregiversPodcast
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Motherhood, Chinese Medicine & Rare Disorders
Feb 1800:35:44Tap to summarizeMotherhood, Chinese Medicine & Rare Disorders: How Dr. Chloe Weber Built Her Own PathWhat does caregiving look like when there is no “off” switch?In this powerful episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Chloe Weber, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, herbal formulator, and devoted mother to a child living with a rare genetic disorder. Dr. Chloe shares her real-life journey as a full-time caregiver navigating chronic sleep disruption, emotional exhaustion, and the constant advocacy required when raising a medically complex child.Through the use of Chinese herbal medicine, holistic wellness practices, and sustainable routines, Dr. Chloe has created a path that supports both her son and her own mental health as a caregiver. This episode is a must-watch for parents, caregivers, and families navigating rare diseases, autism, or chronic conditions while trying to avoid burnout.If you’re searching for caregiver support, resilience strategies, or alternative wellness tools to help you stay grounded on your caregiving journey. This conversation will inspire and empower you.Connect with Dr. Chloe Weber:- https://radicalremedy.org/- Email: chloe@radicalrootsherbs.com🎧 Subscribe for more real stories on caregiving, mental health, resilience, and healing.Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Music Featuring:AZARA@Azaramusicwww.azaramusic.comRecording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer
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🎙️ “Caregiving As a Labor of Love: Finding Purpose Without Losing Yourself”
Feb 1000:50:35Tap to summarizeCaregiving is often described as a labor of love, but what happens when love begins to cost you your sense of self? In this heartfelt episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we’re joined by Charlayne Van‑Skinner, Certified Life Coach and founder of Passion Flower Coaching, LLC, for an honest and empowering conversation about caregiving, purpose, and personal identity. With a background in law and public service, Charlayne brings clarity, compassion, and lived experience to the caregiving journey. Drawing from her own path as a caregiver and her transformational workshop, “Labor of Love: A Caregivers Workshop,” she helps caregivers confront fear, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with who they are beyond their caregiving role. This episode is for caregivers who: Feel emotionally exhausted or burned out. Struggle with balancing caregiving and personal fulfillment.Want to rediscover purpose without guilt.Need reassurance that caring for themselves matters too 💛 You don’t have to lose yourself to be a loving caregiver. Connect with Charlayne Van: - https://passionflowercoaching.com/ 🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a caregiver who needs encouragement today. Music By: AZARA @Azaramusic www.azaramusic.com Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer #CaregiverSupport #LaborOfLove #CaregivingJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #LifeCoachForCaregivers
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🎙 "Forgiveness, Survival, and the Courage to Begin Again"
Jan 2300:52:34Tap to summarizeWhat does it really mean to forgive , especially when the wounds run deep? In this powerful episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Anjalia McGoldrick, a licensed professional counselor, metaphysician, hypnotherapist, and international award-winning author. From surviving childhood trauma and teen motherhood to becoming a psychotherapist who helps others heal, Anjalia shares her deeply personal story of forgiveness, resilience, and transformation. This conversation explores how caregivers, survivors, and anyone carrying emotional burdens can begin the forgiveness journey without pressure, without shame, and with the freedom to reclaim peace. Whether you’re a caregiver, healing from trauma, or simply searching for the strength to start again. This episode will meet you where you are. To Connect with Anjalia McGoldrick: - www.anjaliamcgoldrick.com To purchase: The Child I Left Behind: A Mother's Journey Toward Healing and Forgiveness: - https://www.amazon.com/Child-Left-Behind-Mothers-Forgiveness/dp/B0F6D4ZGS7 Musci by: AZARA @Azaramusic www.azaramusic.com Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer 🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more. #ForgivenessJourney #CaregiverHealing #EmotionalWellness #TraumaToTriumph #MamaMablesCaregivers #MamaMablesCaregiversPodcast
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I Dreamed of My Mother. Here’s What It Taught Me
Jan 700:09:47Tap to summarizeIn this intimate episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, Talisa shares a deeply personal dream about her late mother, Mable, one that revealed a powerful truth about grief, love, and the transition caregivers face after loss.Recorded in honor of her mother’s 69th birthday, this episode reflects on what it means to carry love forward when the person who once anchored you is no longer physically present.Through the lens of a dream set in the church of her childhood, Talisa explores: • Grieving not just the person—but the role they played • How caregivers navigate life with limited clarity • When grief shifts from loss into leadership • Learning to walk forward while love stands watchThis episode is for caregivers who are tired, grieving, unsure, and still showing up.You are not abandoned. You are not failing. The love that shaped you did not end—it evolved.A gentle, reflective episode for anyone learning how to walk forward while carrying what came before.Music Featuring:AZARA@Azaramusicwww.azaramusic.comRecording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer
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🎙️ The Therapist Who Tells the Truth: Trauma, Burnout, and Healing Without the Fluff (Parts 1 & 2)
Dec 2301:14:29Tap to summarizeWhat does healing really look like when you’re exhausted, burned out, grieving, or quietly carrying trauma while still showing up for everyone else?In this two-part conversation, we sit down with Caroline Kobylinski, MA, MMFT, LPC-S, LCDC, EMDR Certified, ART Certified; a trauma therapist who brings honesty, depth, and humanity to the healing process. Caroline is known for working with people who are tired of surface-level answers and ready for real emotional healing.Across Parts 1 and 2, Caroline shares from both her clinical expertise and lived experience walking through trauma recovery, mental health challenges, caregiving, grief, and resilience. Her approach blends evidence-based trauma therapy with compassion, humor, and truth, creating space for caregivers and helpers to finally exhale.💛 This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about understanding what healing can look like when you’re human, tired, and still trying.✨ Watch both parts for the full conversation. 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to feel seen.Connect with Caroline Kobylinski!https://www.cwkcounseling.com/TikTok: @bruisedbananacounselingInstagram: @bruisedbananacounselingMusic Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @azaraazal Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal #TraumaHealing #CaregiverSupport #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #TherapistTruths
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