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
Caring for Parents Who Didn't Care
You spoke and we listened. What happens when you are asked to care for a parent who didn't care for you? Our latest episode courageously exposes the underbelly of a home in turmoil, exploring the raw and often concealed struggles that families endure. J's vulnerability in sharing her own experiences with us sheds light on the complexities and painful realities of harsh familial ties. From hard words to the brink of collapse, this episode is a journey through the battlefield of a home divided.
This is no ordinary discussion; it’s a confrontation with the shadows that lurk in the corners of what we call home. We navigate through themes of betrayal, the trials of parenthood, and the desperate search for identity and recognition within the tangled web of family relations. J offers a look at the emotional scars left behind in childhood and the courage it takes to face them when it comes to an ailing parent. It's a poignant reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and the power of speaking one's truth. Join us for an episode that is sure to resonate deeply, challenging your perceptions of family and caregiving.
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"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"
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