Caregiver Dave Podcast

Ways to Prioritize Self Care, Ellie Shefi

Ellie Shefi

Attorney, Entrepreneur, #1 International Best-Selling and Award-Winning Author and Publisher, Speaker, Strategist, Media Host, Consultant, Coach, and Philanthropist

“Ellie is a transformational leader who is changing the world!” ~ Jack Canfield

Ellie Shefi is the very definition of tenacious. Having overcome a lifetime of adversity, including abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, cancer, and a myriad of other health issues that have seen her defy the doctors’ death deadlines for over two decades, Ellie has mastered mindset, resiliency, and resourcefulness, and she has dedicated her life to the empowerment of others.

Ellie is an attorney, entrepreneur, #1 international best-selling and award-winning author and publisher, speaker, strategist, media host, consultant, coach, and philanthropist, who provides her clients with practical, easy-to-implement tools and strategies that generate results. Host of the Free by Design™ television show and You Are Not Your Scars™ podcast, she is regularly interviewed in publications and on others’ podcasts and television shows, including NBC, ABC, CBS, the New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Yahoo News, the LA Tribune, and TED x, to name a few.

A heart-centered, impact-driven leader who facilitates change, Ellie helps entrepreneurs to bring their business to life; authors to get their book out of their head and into the world; and speakers to amplify their message so they can scale their impact. Her signature programs—Free by Design™ and You Are Not Your Scars™—empower participants to claim internal freedom and create a joyful, abundant life they love.

”CAREGIVING WITH LOVE AND JOY” Author, Patricia Boswell

Patricia Boswell is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) who has worked in home healthcare settings as well as in private duty nursing, hospice, group homes, and senior living centers. She is a certified dementia practitioner from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, and holds a certification Aging-in-Place Specialist designation from the National Association of Home Builders. Boswell is actively involved with the Alzheimer’s Association, where she is part of the advocacy and diversity outreach team for the national organization.

Kathie Murphey Has Been Caregiving for 42 ½-years to her Down Syndrome Son

Kathie Murphey has been caregiving for 42 ½-years . Raised 6 children alone, and.her son, Matt, is down syndrome.18 month to .her son, Matt, is down syndrome.18 month/ 2-year level! He is non-verbal and uses sign language to communicate! He’s always required 24/7 care then about 7 years ago she noticed that he was regressing! Finally got the diagnosis that he now has Alzheimer's!! Down syndrome people start progressive aging at about 30 and by the time they are 50, about 50% have Alzheimer's!! Something about the extra gene in that 23rd chromosome. All the down syndrome years were easy but, this Alzheimer's is hell. Sundowning, incontinence, eating problems, agitation, horrible for all the caregivers! She is on line with Alzheimer's caregivers from around the world and we support each other!! 24 hours a day!!I thank God every day for my caregiver site!!

Put Your Oxygen Mask on First! It’s Time to Nurture YOU! Ann Naimark

Ann Naimark is a spiritual psychotherapist for 30 years. Her spiritual autobiography will be coming out in October, 2022. “TAPPING INTO SOURCE, How to Meet the Light of All Things, Connect to Your Unique Spiritual World and Adventure into the Mystical Unknown”

Obstacle, Obligation, or Opportunity: The Wisdom of Trauma Drama, Dr. Kelly Bohnhoff

Maria Blon is an intuitive author and mentor, who inspires people to build better relationships with themselves and others through in person and online collaborative circles. All funds raised through Hearts Blooming are donated directly to the HEART in Haiti School. New Book Hearts Blooming through intuitive mentoring

Creative Caretaking - Maria Blon

Maria Blon is an intuitive author and mentor, who inspires people to build better relationships with themselves and others through in person and online collaborative circles. All funds raised through Hearts Blooming are donated directly to the HEART in Haiti School. New Book Hearts Blooming through intuitive mentoring

Addiction Specialists & Similarities With Caregivers, Dana Golden & David Marion

David Marion and Dana Golden are the co-authors of, Addiction Rescue; The NO-BS Guide to Recovery. David, having lived through multiple addictions, among them, opioids and gambling, lost everything from his family to his multi-million dollar brokerage firm to five years of his life in federal prison all due his addictions. He is now a nationally recognized Public Speaker, Certified Intervention Professional and Certified Recovery Coach.

Dana lived the other side of addiction; navigating through the wreckage David caused her and their two daughters as she kept wellness and balance in a home with active addiction. She is now a Certified Family Recovery Coach and Certified Recovery Coach. They are passionate about spreading their message of hope and healing and working with the families affected by Substance Use Disorder.

Change Your Cooking, Change Your Life, Samantha Pillay

Samantha Pillay. Change your cooking, change your life. Samantha Pillay overcame physical limitations from birth and smashed the glass ceiling to become South Australia’s first female urological surgeon, solopreneur, two-time Amazon best-seller, all as a single mum. She advocates for work-life balance and healthy living. Samantha was one of four finalist nominees for SA Australian of the Year 2022.

A HEART’S LANDSCAPE: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments, Susan Lax

Susan Lax earned a teaching degree in creative drama from the Kibbutzim College of Education, Technology, and the Arts in Israel. She taught creative drama at a local elementary school and continued her studies at the Chochmat Halev, where she focused on meditation and Jewish spirituality. Throughout her educational career, Lax also studied Jewish healing, sacred psychology, spiritual practice as a path of healing, healing aspects of death and dying, and guided meditation. Lax currently works as a spiritual counselor specializing in, but not limited to, those touched by illness, grief, and loving through death. She lectures and leads workshops on the topics of awareness and making room for joy. Lax is the author Morning Inspiration, an email newsletter released three times a week. In addition, she is the co-owner of Naot Footwear, a company that ethically manufactures handmade comfort shoes in Israel. Her book, A HEART’S LANDSCAPE: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments, released in 2022

Different Ways to Watch Out for Elder Abuse, Elder Lawyer, Candace Dellacona

How To Understand Your Own Needs.  Chris Shaver is The Couples Whisperer and the founder of Couples Institute. He is on a mission to help save 100 million couples from divorce or painful breakups using a couple’s assessment that pinpoints the exact reasons they get tripped up - and gives them research-proven advice on how to restore love and connection. Chris is the author of the upcoming book, Marriage Cure - the proven way to restore your love.