Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast
1) Claiming the Care Role with Dan Contreras
Dan Contreras is a U.S. Army veteran, proud husband, and devoted caregiver to his wife, Teresa. After years of service and leadership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans)—including his role as Nation...Show More
2) Caring for 5 Humans and Herself with Kameron Browning
Kameron Browning is a resilient sandwich generation caregiver and single mom from Oklahoma who’s caring for five people besides herself. She’s navigating life between supporting her father, Jim, who l...Show More
3) Fulfilling Dreams and Empathic Transitions with P.K. Beville
Even though P.K. Beville is considered an expert in psychology and gerontology, she still felt lost and overwhelmed as a dementia caregiver for her dad. P.K. is the founder of Second Wind Dreams, a pi...Show More
4) Overcoming Caregiving and Relationship Problems with Barry Jacobs
Our guest is Barry J. Jacobs — he’s a clinical psychologist and author based just outside of Philly who has a real heart for supporting family caregivers. And that passion is personal. Barry’s caregiv...Show More
5) From Burnout to Advocacy with Lisa Musselman
Meet Lisa Musselman, a 2025 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow, military caregiver, and passionate advocate for equitable care for veterans and their families. Lisa talks about her caregiving journey su...Show More
6) Finding Purpose and Moxie from Caregiving with Katie Prentiss
Katie Prentiss is a mother of four, a former professional photographer, and a current filmmaker. When her mother was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Katie stepped into the role of primar...Show More
7) Using Humor to Survive Caregiving with J Smiles
J Smiles has been a caregiver to her mom living with Alzheimer’s and NPH for over 13 years—an unexpected journey that began after her father’s sudden passing. Once a globe-trotting consultant who coul...Show More
8) Conversation and Validation with Patty Webster
Patty Webster is no stranger to caregiving—she helped care for her mom at the end of her life and now supports her sister, who’s the primary caregiver for their dad. In this episode of the Happy Heal...Show More
9) Combat Senior Loneliness with Scott Lien
Meet Scott Lien, a working family caregiver and member of the sandwich generation, who navigated the loss of four parents and in-laws over twelve years. His caregiving journey, combined with his exten...Show More
10) Emotional Self-Care Tools with Hope Cross
Imagine stepping into a marriage knowing you're immediately going to become a full-time caregiver. That was Hope Cross's reality when her husband, Steve, was diagnosed with ALS while they were dating....Show More