In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Michelle Cordova is joined by guest Margo Baca as they open up about one of life’s most challenging and emotional journeys: caring for a mother with Alzheimer’s.

Together, they share their raw experiences—the grief, the guilt, the moments of unexpected joy, and the unrelenting love that keeps them going.

Michelle and Margo discuss the emotional toll of watching a parent slowly slip away, the physical and mental demands of caregiving, and the isolation that can come with it. But this conversation is also one of strength and sisterhood, as they offer wisdom, compassion, and hard-earned insight forothers walking the same path.

Whether you're a caregiver, a family member, or someone seeking to understand the Alzheimer’s journey, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible—even when life feels impossibly heavy.

00:00 – Intro

00:47 – Introduction

01:47 – Margo tells the story of her mother

02:15 – Margo shares how she managed to deal with her mother’s condition

03:34 – What healing really means

07:52 – Michelle opens up about dealing with her mother’s Alzheimer

10:50 – Michelle reflects about how her situation made her bond with Margo

12:15– Margo talks about the complexity of being patient

14:03 – Michelle explains the dynamic with his mother

21:00 – Margo talks about how it was growing up with his mother

27:00 – Michelle talks about her mother’s life

31:55 – Michelle talks about her first fight as a kid

31:55 – Michelle talks about how she wants a better life for her mother

37:15 – A final message