Alzheimer's may erase the details, but it cannot erase the feeling. In this heartfelt episode of our podcast, I sit down with my mother for a conversation that explores not just the events of her life, but the emotional legacy she has built. We talk about her partners, motherhood, the moments that defined her spirit, and how, beyond the memories the disease takes, one unshakable truth remains: her immense love for her family. A raw and hopeful testimony.
In this episode, I open up about a dark chapter—when alcohol had a hold on my life. I share how it affected my family, my work, and my sense of self. But more importantly, how drawing closer to God led me to healing, restoration, and a renewed sense of purpose. A real story of struggle, redemption, and faith.
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
