This episode: From Grief to Guidance: Jeannie Dougherty on Caregiving, Money, and Turning Adversity into Advocacy.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Meeting (0:02) Drew initiates the recording and introduces Jeannie Dougherty, expressing excitement about the discussion. Drew thanks Priscilla Leto for introducing Jeannie and sets the stage for the conversation. He discusses the linear view of life taught in childhood and how external circumstances can derail this path. Drew introduces the concept of three types of women: one with blind spots, one who sees adversity as a victim, and one who sees adversity as an opportunity for growth. Jeannie's Journey to Becoming a Caregiver Advocate (1:53) Jeannie shares her background, mentioning that both her parents passed away from Alzheimer's with no previous family history. She describes the financial exploitation her mother faced from a family member, which was hidden until after her death. Jeannie recounts her defining moment at her mother's grave site, where she realized she would not let the situation kill her and decided to make changes. She explains the impact of her parents' deaths and the financial exploitation on her family, emphasizing the importance of awareness and prevention. Impact of Parents' Illnesses and Financial Exploitation (3:55) Drew and Jeannie discuss the initial shock of Jeannie's father's Alzheimer's diagnosis and the lack of clear information from doctors. Jeannie shares her experience of her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis and the control issues within her family. She describes the challenges of being the official caregiver and the emotional toll of dealing with financial exploitation. Jeannie reflects on the importance of addressing financial expectations and the need for open communication about final wishes. Transition to Caregiver Advocacy and Emotional Money Coaching (6:00) Jeannie talks about her job working for a federal government contractor, where she built a retirement readiness and caregiver program. She shares her experience of taking dance classes and discovering emotional behavioral learning, which led her to become an emotional money coach. Jeannie explains the concept of emotional money coaching and the importance of addressing family rules and emotions related to money. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on caregivers and the need for better support and resources for caregivers. Challenges and I...