Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles
Get engulfed in the intense journey of a caregiver who happens to be a comedian. J Smiles use of levity reveals the stress and rewards of caregiving interwoven with her own personal journey. Over 10 years ago, she was catapulted into caregiving overnight when the shock of her dad's death pushed her mom into Alzheimer's in the blink of an eye. A natural storyteller, her vivid descriptions and impressive recall will place you squarely in each moment of truth, at each fork in the road. She was a single, childless mechanical engineering, product designing, lawyer living a meticulously crafted international existence until she wasn't. The lifestyle shift was immediate. Starting from scratch, she painstakingly carved out useful knowledge and created a beneficial care plan for her mom. J Smiles will fly solo and have expert guests. You will get tips, tricks, trends and TRUTH. Alzheimer's is heavy, we don’t have to be. All caregivers are welcome to snuggle up, Parent Up!
Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles
Tapping (EFT) with Lauren Fonivelle: a conversation
Have you ever had neck pain, stomach aches, migraines, TMJ, trouble sleeping -- on top of being a family caregiver? Yeah, haven't we all. What if you heard about a non-Rx, self-sufficient, convenient combat tool? Welp. That is what Lauren Fonvielle and J Smiles discuss, Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping).
Anxiety and panic attacks led Lauren on a pilgrimage for better. Now this "tapping" beneficiary turned certified instructor is on a mission to help others expand their self care toolbox. Lauren is also a secondary caregiver to her mom battling Parkinson's disease.
Their conversation highlights specific show-n-tells, resources, symptoms of Parkinson's and more.
Join Alzheimer's favorite family caregiver for another journey of heavy reality sprinkled with love and laugher.
Catch J's signature SNUGGLE UP ending for provocative take aways.
Lauren Fonvielle's Website:
https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com
Lauren's *free* MasterClass
https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/masterclass
Free Online Yoga for Cargivers
https://www.yoga4caregivers.com
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