Season 1
Jan. 24, 2026
Ep 56 Be Kind to Yourself: Why Caregivers Need the Primal Five to Survive
Caregiving quietly asks people to disappear—and then praises them for it. In this episode of The Sharegiving Secret , host Deborah Greenhut, PhD speaks with Dr. Matthew Campbell , licensed psychologist and co-author of Our Pr...
Jan. 13, 2026
Ep 055 The Story You're Living Inside as a Caregiver
Caregiving is shaped as much by the story we tell ourselves as by the tasks we perform. In this solo episode, Dr. Deborah Greenhut explores how unconscious caregiver narratives—hero, martyr, fixer, invisible one—quietly deter...
Dec. 30, 2025
Anchored by Vision — Supporting Young Adults Through Life’s Storms
How can vision anchor young adults through grief, stress, and uncertainty? Carey Conley shares powerful insights on supporting young adults with compassion, clarity, and hope. Key Topics Covered Why young adults face a “perfe...
Dec. 24, 2025
The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: When Caregiving Becomes a Relationship of Pure Connection
When memory fades, does love disappear — or deepen? Author and caregiver Eliezer Sobel shares a raw, honest, and unexpectedly hopeful account of caring for his mother through 20 years of Alzheimer’s. This conversation explore...
Dec. 16, 2025
Carrying the Tiger: Tony Stewart on Living with Cancer, Grief, and Grace
What happens when a single phone call changes everything? Author Tony Stewart joins The Sharegiving Secret to reflect on caregiving, anticipatory grief, and the unexpected moments of love and clarity that emerge in the face o...
Nov. 25, 2025
Behind the Helmet: Caring for the Families Who Care for NFL Players
· This is the link to our health checklist which we mentioned several times: https://footballplayershealth.harvard.edu/for-former-players/tackling-personal-health/ · The NFL LifeLine can be found here: https://www.nfllifeline...
Oct. 30, 2025
When Time and Care Collide: Dementia Care in the Shutdown
When the government shuts down, caregivers don’t get to. In this episode, author and advocate Deborah Greenhut explores how the ongoing federal shutdown affects dementia care — from delayed Medicaid reimbursements to halted A...
Oct. 23, 2025
Project 2025 — What It Means for Women’s Health and Caregiving
In this solo episode, Deborah Greenhut returns to unpack the alarming implications of Project 2025, an ideological proposal that could drastically reshape women’s healthcare and caregiving in America. She explores the plan’s ...
Aug. 5, 2025
Breaking Generational Trauma: Emma Lyons on Invisible Wounds, Caregiving, and Self-Care
SUMMARY: Emma Lyons shares how trauma, generational patterns, and family dynamics shape caregiving—and why self-care is vital. Learn why boundaries, healing, and supportive environments matter for caregivers, and how to break...
July 29, 2025
Blending Caregiving & Business: How Systems, Support, and Self-Care Create Success with Mary Gaul
Episode 47 Mary Gaul Show Notes: Absolutely! Here’s a longer podcast episode description for your show notes based on the Mary Gaul interview: In this heartfelt episode of The Sharegiving Secret, host Deborah Greenhut sits do...
July 22, 2025
To Life: Wine, Caregiving, and Reinvention with Nick the Wine Guy
Episode 46 Title: To Life: Wine, Caregiving, and Reinvention with Nick the Wine Guy Summary: In this heartwarming episode of The Sharegiving Secret, host Deborah Greenhut welcomes Nick Elliott—also known as "Nick the Wine Guy...
July 15, 2025
Beyond the Bedside: Jennifer Takagi on 12-Minute Wins & Re-Imagining Life After Caregiving
Episode 45 Summary In this return visit, coach and energy-healer Jennifer Takagi explores what happens after the marathon of family caregiving is over. Drawing on the heartbreak of losing both parents just 12 days apart and ...
July 8, 2025
Enrollment, End-of-Life Care, and Sacred Listening: A Conversation with Pastor Kristina Jensen
The Sharegiving Secret, EP 44: Kristina Jenen Enrollment, End-of-Life Care, and Sacred Listening: A Conversation with Pastor Kristina Jensen Pastor and strategist Kristina Jensen joins Deborah to explore caregiving through th...
July 1, 2025
From Brain Tumor to Brand Strategist: Lori Osborne’s Lessons on Healing and Caregiving
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Sharegiving Secrets, I welcome web developer and brand strategist Lori Osborne to share her powerful story of starting over—twice. From overcoming a life-altering brain tumor d...
June 25, 2025
The Unseen Side of Caregiving: Advocacy After Loss with Dr. George Ackerman | EP042
Grief doesn’t end when caregiving does—it evolves into something else entirely. I sat down with Dr. George Ackerman, a former caregiver, police officer, and fierce Parkinson’s advocate, who turned personal heartbreak into glo...
June 18, 2025
Amit Shrivastava on AI-Powered Caregiving and Go Instacare | EP041
When caregiving emergencies hit, most of us scramble—and I’ve been there, making late-night calls, crossing my fingers for a decent match. That’s why my conversation with Amit Shrivastava lit me up. He’s building something tr...
June 11, 2025
Too Young To Carry This Much Caregiving | EP040
What if the person giving your aging parent a bath, managing their meds, or cooking their meals is just 12 years old? I shine a light on the overlooked crisis of child and teen caregivers—millions of young people in kinship c...
June 4, 2025
Journey Through Care: The Five Stages of Caregiving - Encore | EP039
We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the archives! Enjoy the episode! Diving into the stages of caregiving, I realize it’s a journey full of unexpected twists and deep emotions, not just a checklist to be man...
May 28, 2025
From Alzheimer’s Caregiver to Advocate: Jennifer Fink’s Hard-Won Lessons | EP038
Alzheimer’s doesn’t just challenge memory—it tests love, patience, and every ounce of strength a caregiver has. I spoke with Jennifer Fink, host of Fading Memories , who knows firsthand what it takes to care for a parent with...
May 21, 2025
Mark Steven Porro on Resilience, Regret, and the Realities of Caregiving | EP037
Caregiving strips you bare—it tests your patience, your humor, your strength, and your love. That’s what I learned talking with Mark Steven Porro, who cared for his mother during the final stretch of her life and turned it in...
May 14, 2025
From Diagnosis to Determination: Nell & Dr. Maggie Kang Share Their Rare Disease Journey | EP036
No one trains you for the moment your child’s life changes forever—but what you do with that moment can define everything. I spoke with Dr. Maggie Kang and her remarkable daughter Nell, whose rare disease journey sparked a po...
May 7, 2025
Horse Wisdom and Healing: Susan Bloom’s Path to Authentic Success | EP035
Success doesn’t follow a straight path—it flows from self-awareness, surrender, and listening to that inner nudge that won’t be quiet. I sat down with Susan Bloom, a powerhouse coach and former therapist who helps women unloc...
April 30, 2025
Sleeping Pills vs. Real Rest: Dr. Lucinda Sykes Shares the Science | EP034
Let’s be honest—when you’re a caregiver, sleep feels like a luxury you can’t afford. But after my conversation with Dr. Lucinda Sykes, I see how crucial real rest is, not just for our energy, but for our long-term health. Luc...
April 23, 2025
How Francine Juhlin Builds Confident Kids and Empowered Parents Through Story | EP033
You can’t pour from an empty cup—and you definitely can’t raise confident kids if you’re running on fumes. Talking with Francine Juhlin lit me up with the reminder that self-care and storytelling are powerful tools, not just ...