In this episode, I sit down with Shauna Sweeney, founder and CEO of tendercare, to talk about the caregiving journey that inspired her to leave a career at Facebook and build one of the most impactful caregiver support platforms today.Shauna shares the deeply personal story of her dad’s early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, what it was like growing up as a single-parent household, and the emotional transition from being a daughter to becoming a caregiver.We explore the highs and lows of family caregiving - from missed insurance deadlines and financial scares to the unexpected gift of finding Da, the trusted caregiver who became part of their family.We also dive into the other side of Shauna’s life: her years at Facebook during its hyper growth era, where she led storytelling, global partnerships, and industry intelligence. She opens up about what it felt like to “hit a plateau” at one of the biggest companies in the world while struggling behind the scenes to manage her father’s care.That contrast, groundbreaking technology at work and broken caregiving systems at home, became the spark that led to tendercare. Today, tendercare provides digital tools, support, and solutions for caregivers: from the Magic Magnet™, a free fridge magnet that gives EMTs instant access to secure medical info, to a caregiver-first app designed to reduce overwhelm and provide clarity in the hardest moments.Shauna reminds us that while technology can never erase the pain of caregiving, it can give families peace of mind and help them focus on what matters most: love, dignity, and presence.
In this video, I answer real questions from the community about what life actually feels like after caregiving from identity loss and numbness, to guilt, relief, and the slow process of becoming yourself again.
In this Q&A, I answer questions from caregivers who are wrestling with anger, guilt, loneliness, identity loss, and the overwhelming pressure of showing up for someone every single day. If you've ever felt resentment toward family, guilt for needing space, or grief for a life you gave up...you're not alone.
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In this episode, I’m sharing what it was like during my grandma’s final days. The emotions, the questions, and the things I never expected to feel. My intention with these videos is not to be an expert, but to come from a place of recounting my personal experiences with hopes of helping people going through similar experiences. I pray this brings clarity, comfort, or even just a sense that you’re not alone if you’re walking through this now.
What are you supposed to do after someone you love passes away, especially when your identity was wrapped up in caring for them?In this episode, I’m sharing what life has been like after losing my grandma as her grandson and full-time caregiver for eight years. I thought I’d feel free. Instead, I felt lost. I didn’t know who I was anymore. The silence after her passing hit harder than I expected.
Letting go isn’t failure, it’s growth.
This episode closes the chapter on Chooseday, a family-run passion project born from a viral moment that turned into a movement. I share how it gave my family purpose, rebuilt my grandma’s home, and taught me that success isn’t always measured in numbers. Struggling to let go or chasing metrics? This one’s for you.
Feeling stuck at a crossroads? You’re not alone. After juggling music, caregiving, AI, and FRC, I finally found clarity, not by chasing trends, but by aligning with purpose. This episode breaks down how one life-changing trip to San Francisco reconnected me to my mission: advocating for caregivers. If you’ve ever asked, “What should I really be doing?” Listen to this.
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In this episode, I break down how I stopped living like a victim of my circumstances, why waiting for motivation is keeping you stuck, and how taking ownership—of your time, your mindset, and your choices—can change everything. Caregiver or not, if you’ve been pouring out with nothing left for yourself, this one’s for you.
You don’t need all the answers to help someone.
Caregiving isn’t about being an expert—it’s about showing up, figuring things out as you go, and giving what you can. In this episode, I open up about the struggles of caregiving, the isolation, the guilt, and the unexpected lessons. If you're in it or on the other side, you're not alone.
Feeling lost after a major life change? I get it. After my grandmother passed, I questioned everything—should I move on from caregiving content? Then I met someone whose story mirrored mine, and it reminded me why sharing this journey matters. If you’ve ever felt isolated in caregiving, this one’s for you. Your story has power.
You’ve been told to follow your heart—but what if that’s exactly what’s keeping you stuck? Your feelings will tell you to stay comfortable, to put things off, and to wait for motivation. But the truth? Success comes from action, not emotions.In this video, I break down why following your heart is dangerous and what to do instead. Whether it’s fitness, career, or relationships, progress comes when you commit to a plan and stick to it—even when you don’t feel like it.Make a plan. Stick to it. Show up anyway.
Most people want more—more success, more opportunities, more impact—but if you’re not stewarding what you already have, why would you be given more? We live in a world obsessed with numbers—views, likes, followers—but what if success isn’t measured by analytics, but by unseen impact? We second-guess sharing our thoughts, encouragement, or content, assuming it won’t matter, but the truth is, impact isn’t always visible. Just because you don’t see the lives you’ve touched doesn’t mean you haven’t made a difference. In this video, I break down why you might feel stuck, the hidden metric that matters more than views, why overthinking is robbing people of blessings, and how biblical stewardship shifts everything. I share how a 997-view podcast changed my life, proving that numbers don’t tell the full story and that social media’s biggest flaw is that it can’t measure real impact. This applies to everything—your content, your money, your relationships, and your time. If you can’t handle what’s in your hands now, how can you expect to receive more?
After a year of searching for my next move, I finally found clarity—but not in the way I expected. If you’ve ever felt stuck, jumping from course to course, community to community, or idea to idea, trying to figure out what’s next, I know exactly how you feel.Since my grandma passed away, I’ve been chasing every opportunity, only to realize that clarity doesn’t come from overthinking—it comes from action. In this episode, I share my journey of trial and error, why movement (both literal and figurative) is the key to progress, and how I finally found my path in helping others move better and live healthier lives.This journey led me back to Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), a system focused on joint health, longevity, and injury prevention. Attending the seminar again was a full-circle moment that made me realize my purpose: helping people stay independent for life, preventing the need for a caregiver later on.Through all the business ideas, courses, and strategies I explored over the past year, I learned:✅ Clarity comes from action, not sitting still.✅ Sustainability over chasing short-term success.✅ Service first—the money will follow.
Recently, I received a comment accusing me of exploiting my grandmother—using her for financial gain, disregarding her dignity, and continuing to profit from her memory. It’s a painful accusation, but instead of ignoring it, I wanted to address it openly and honestly.I understand why someone might feel that way. If you only saw a few of my videos, I can see how it might look like I was using my grandmother for content. To be transparent—no, I never got full, explicit consent from her to share our journey online.She didn’t understand the internet—not because of her age or cognitive function, but simply because it wasn’t something she had ever been exposed to. The idea of making videos and sharing them publicly wasn’t within her frame of reference. I want to be absolutely clear—I never saw that as an opportunity to take advantage of her.That’s not who I am.What truly broke me was this part of the comment, "Thanking God that you can't hurt her anymore."That cut deep. Because the one thing I know, without a doubt, is that my grandmother was safe with me. She was loved. She was cared for in a way that no facility or outside caregiver could have provided. I gave up years of my life to make sure she felt seen, valued, and never like a burden.That’s why I recorded this episode—to break down every core accusation, from financial gain to dignity to consent. My cousin and I also discuss why I continue sharing my caregiving journey today and how this has never been about money—it’s about serving others the way I served my grandmother.You don’t have to agree with me, but I hope you’ll understand where I'm coming from.At the end of the day, the only thing I ever wanted was to serve my grandmother well. I can only hope she’s looking down, proud of the way I carried her legacy forward.Thank you to those who have supported this journey—it means more than you know.
