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A Season of Caring Podcast
Rayna Neises
227 episodes
3 days ago
Send us a text Caregiving rarely unfolds the way we imagine. Catherine joins us to trace a decades-long journey that started in childhood waiting rooms and led to the moment her father was diagnosed with Huntington’s at 80, long after her mother’s dementia and medical challenges had reshaped daily life. What follows is a candid, hope-filled guide to planning one step ahead, inviting family into specific roles, and choosing dignity over control when everything changes faster than your systems ...
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Send us a text Caregiving rarely unfolds the way we imagine. Catherine joins us to trace a decades-long journey that started in childhood waiting rooms and led to the moment her father was diagnosed with Huntington’s at 80, long after her mother’s dementia and medical challenges had reshaped daily life. What follows is a candid, hope-filled guide to planning one step ahead, inviting family into specific roles, and choosing dignity over control when everything changes faster than your systems ...
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How To
Education,
Religion & Spirituality,
Christianity,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/227)
A Season of Caring Podcast
Finding Dignity and Grace in Caregiving Decisions: Stories of Hope with Catherine Fitzhugh
Send us a text Caregiving rarely unfolds the way we imagine. Catherine joins us to trace a decades-long journey that started in childhood waiting rooms and led to the moment her father was diagnosed with Huntington’s at 80, long after her mother’s dementia and medical challenges had reshaped daily life. What follows is a candid, hope-filled guide to planning one step ahead, inviting family into specific roles, and choosing dignity over control when everything changes faster than your systems ...
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2 weeks ago
33 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
From Closet Floor Prayers to a Waymaker Testimony: Stories of Hope with Shelli Strickland
Send us a text What happens when the child you love suddenly can’t face the day—and the usual fixes don’t work? We open up about a mother’s unseen caregiving: guiding her son through anxiety and depression after a cross-country move collided with the uncertainty of COVID. The story moves beyond clichés, touching the raw places—shame when friends don’t understand, judgment from well-meaning people, and the weary loop of doing “all the right things” without a breakthrough—until a quiet yes to c...
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4 weeks ago
27 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
ALS, Marriage and a Deeper Faith: Stories of Hope with Cathy Bennett
Send us a text What if the hardest season of your life became the place where wonder returned, marriage deepened, and purpose took root? That’s the heart of our conversation with caregiver and author Cathy Bennett, who spent nine years walking alongside her husband Michael through ALS—and found a new kind of faith and community in the process. We open with the practical realities few outsiders see: the wheelchair, the Hoyer lift, the accessible van, the heavy “operator” tasks you never train...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Faith Over Guilt: Finding Peace in Your Caregiving Journey
Send us a text Do you ever feel weighed down by guilt as a caregiver—second-guessing your choices, comparing yourself to others, or wondering if you’ve done enough? In this heartfelt episode of A Season of Caring Podcast, Rayna Neises gently reminds us that faith and guilt do not belong together. Guilt shadows many caregivers, whispering that they're not doing enough or that needing rest makes them selfish. This burden weighs heavily on already exhausted hearts, creating distance from the ver...
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1 month ago
11 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Rhythms of Wellness: Stories of Hope with Manjeet Singh
Send us a text What happens when a healthcare professional becomes the patient, then becomes a family caregiver? Manjeet Singh's remarkable journey offers a powerful perspective on caregiving that few can provide. Manjeet joins us to share his transformative path from being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 20 and losing his colon to becoming a registered nurse with over 15 years of critical care experience. His story takes a deeply personal turn as he recounts caring for his mother d...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
From Fixer to Faithful Companion: Stories of Hope with Jackie Freeman
Send us a text What happens when a self-described "overachiever" and "fixer" faces the uncontrollable challenges of caring for multiple loved ones with serious illnesses? Jackie Freeman's powerful story reveals the beautiful transformation that can occur when we release our grip on control and embrace faithful presence instead. Jackie grew up believing she could handle anything life threw her way. As she puts it, she was raised during the height of the feminist movement with the message that...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Love's Last Healing Chapters: Stories of Hope with Susie Lewis
Send us a text What happens when caregiving forces you to confront your most painful memories? For Susie Lewis, caring for her parents became an unexpected journey toward freedom and healing. Susie shares the contrasting experiences of caring for her mother with terminal cancer for 30 days in her mother's home, and later having her father live with her and her husband for four and a half years. While these seasons brought their unique challenges, they also offered profound gifts of restorati...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Beyond the Caregiver Role: Reclaiming Your Identity and Dreams
Send us a text "Who am I outside of caregiving?" This question haunts many family caregivers as they navigate the all-consuming journey of caring for a loved one. Drawing from my personal experience of caring for my father with Alzheimer's for 14 years, I unpack the struggle to maintain our sense of self when someone else's needs dominate our days and decisions. Caregiving has a way of rewriting your identity without permission. Suddenly, you're an advocate, a nurse, a scheduler, and an emot...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Changing Mindset, Not Circumstances: Stories of Hope with Rick Henkin
Send us a text Your loved one's behavior isn't the source of your stress—your reaction to it is." This powerful insight forms the foundation of Rick Henkin's transformative approach to dementia caregiving, which he shares in this deeply moving episode. When Rick's wife Sonia was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 65, their world shifted dramatically. From her developing Capgras syndrome (believing Rick was an imposter) to the heartbreak of seeing her relationship with their granddaughters deterior...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Breaking Free and Caring Well: Stories of Hope with Christine Trimpe
Send us a text What happens when a personal health transformation becomes the unexpected preparation for a life-altering caregiving journey? Christine Trimpe's story powerfully demonstrates how God works ahead of our awareness to equip us for challenges we can't yet imagine. Christine candidly shares the moment that changed everything - standing breathless on a Rocky Mountain trail, unable to complete a half-mile hike due to being over 100 pounds overweight. That humbling experience led to a...
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5 months ago
19 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Faith and Letting Go the Heart of Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Susan Stern
Send us a text What happens when caregiving transforms you so completely that it redirects your life's purpose? Susan Stern's remarkable journey takes us through two decades of caring for both parents—first as a long-distance caregiver for her father during his 10-year cancer battle, then as primary caregiver for her mother through a decade of Alzheimer's. The conversation reveals the stark differences between these caregiving experiences while uncovering the universal challenges all c...
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5 months ago
25 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Grace for the Season: Quieting the Inner Critic and Embracing Growth
Send us a text Grace transforms the caregiver journey from a pursuit of perfection to a path of authentic love and service. When our inner critic shouts that we've fallen short - that we should be more patient, more organized, more everything - grace gently reminds us we're human, doing sacred work one imperfect day at a time. My own journey began at 16 when my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. By the time I was 20, she could no longer communicate clearly. Yet her voice lives on as my inte...
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6 months ago
12 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Make a Shift, Faith in Caregiving and Beyond: Stories of Hope with Dr. Melissa Glass
Send us a text What happens when a medical professional becomes the primary caregiver for their own parent? Dr. Melissa Glass, a doctorate trained registered nurse and John Maxwell certified coach, takes us through her profound journey of caring for her mother during the pandemic's darkest days. The caregiver journey often begins unexpectedly. For Dr. Glass, it started with long-distance care as her fiercely independent mother battled health challenges in Louisiana. When COVID-19 changed eve...
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6 months ago
26 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Lessons from an Unexpected Season: Stories of Hope with Mary Beth Powers
Send us a text Mary Beth Powers never expected to become a caregiver during what should have been her freedom-filled empty nester years. Instead, she found herself stretched between caring for her husband with Meniere's disease at home and her mother-in-law who lived 45 minutes away. The physical distance created practical challenges that were amplified during COVID when quarantine protocols meant she couldn't return home after providing care. The breaking point came when both loved ones nee...
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7 months ago
22 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
When God's Plan Unfolds: Stories of Hope with Joy Kats
Send us a text What happens when God orchestrates seemingly unrelated events into a beautiful tapestry of purpose? Joy Kotz unexpectedly became her father's primary caregiver, especially given their emotionally distant relationship and his age. Yet in this powerful conversation, she reveals how three months of caregiving during her father's final days transformed both her heart and their relationship. Joy shares the remarkable story of how she felt called to donate a kidney to a church...
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7 months ago
20 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Honor, Patience, and Letting Go: Stories of Hope with Ramona Torres
Send us a text Ramona Torres never expected to become her father's primary caregiver, yet when Angel (known to most as Manuel or Manny) fell and broke his femur bone in Puerto Rico, Ramona's life transformed as she welcomed him into her Pennsylvania home for what would become the final 15 months of his journey. With remarkable candor, Ramona shares the profound words her father spoke that still resonate with her: "I never thought that you would be the one taking care of me in the end of my l...
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7 months ago
22 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
How Reflection Transformed My Caregiving Season
Send us a text Dive into the world of caregiving with our latest episode as we explore the essential practice of reflection. Discover how stepping back and reassessing experiences can radically transform your perspective as a caregiver. In this episode, we share personal stories, practical strategies, and insights that reveal how reflection can foster growth, gratitude, and adaptability in daily life. Insights from real experiences not only validate the challenges of caregiving but also illum...
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8 months ago
16 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
From Clueless to Guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Debbie Compton
Send us a text Join us for an enlightening conversation with Debbie Compton, a veteran caregiver and advocate, as she unpacks the emotional complexities of caregiving for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and vascular dementia. Through personal anecdotes and powerful insights, Debbie shares her transformative journey from a successful business career to a passionate caregiver, highlighting the unexpected lessons she learned along the way. In this episode, we delve into the heart-wren...
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8 months ago
25 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Finding Joy and Wisdom in Caregiving Challenges: Stories of Hope with Sue Ryan
Send us a text Imagine being on a journey where love, divine guidance, and ice cream are your compass. That's exactly what Sue Ryan experienced throughout her caregiving path. With over 40 years of personal caregiving and a strong background in enterprise software, Sue joins us to share her incredible story. From caring for her grandmother, father, and husband, Sue managed to balance these responsibilities while maintaining a thriving professional life. Her experiences offer a powerful blend ...
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9 months ago
30 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Building Strength and Connection in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Tracey Glenn
Send us a text What happens when a mother's love and faith intersect with caregiving challenges? Meet Tracey Glenn, a devoted caregiver and author, who beautifully shares her journey of caring for her daughter Kaylee, who battles the rare DYRK1A syndrome. Tracey opens up about the trials and triumphs of navigating late diagnoses, osteoporosis, and hip fractures while ensuring Kaylee's safety during the pandemic. With courage and conviction, she talks about the unpredictable nature of caregivi...
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9 months ago
19 minutes

A Season of Caring Podcast
Send us a text Caregiving rarely unfolds the way we imagine. Catherine joins us to trace a decades-long journey that started in childhood waiting rooms and led to the moment her father was diagnosed with Huntington’s at 80, long after her mother’s dementia and medical challenges had reshaped daily life. What follows is a candid, hope-filled guide to planning one step ahead, inviting family into specific roles, and choosing dignity over control when everything changes faster than your systems ...