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The Sharegiving Secret provides practical advice so that caregivers don’t have to go it alone. Hosted by best-selling author of The Rational Caregiver, Deborah S. Greenhut, PhD, each episode shares caregivers’ highs and lows with listeners. Service providers and experienced family caregivers offer solutions you can use. Whether you are a caregiver or realize that someday you might be or need one, “The Sharegiving Secret” offers inspiring stories and lifelines from family caregivers. Join us ...
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Deborah Zara Kobylt is an award-winning journalist best known for her work on CNN, Fox11 Los Angeles, KCAL9 News, Turner Entertainment, and Deborah Kobylt LIVE, a successful video/audio podcast. Deborah believes everyone has a story to tell, and because of her keen interest in people and community, her guests feel relaxed enough to reveal what they might not tell anyone else. And that’s her gift as a journalist and storyteller. Born in New Jersey, she currently lives in Los Angeles with her ...
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It’s all about love, and we need a lot of it, now more than ever. Please join me in welcoming my friend, Jennifer Greenhut aka @GreenhutTheBand, Stage IV Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, author, “Everyone Needs a Larry, Love with a Twist of Cancer,” and founder of the @ZeroNegativeOrg. Jennifer will talk about her journey with cancer, how sh…
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Are we just supposed to sit back while the safety nets for caregivers and vulnerable people disappear? I won’t, and I hope you won’t either. Meals on Wheels, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are on the chopping block, and a vague tax credit for family caregivers won’t cut it. How will caregivers survive if these lifelines shrink or vanish? I…
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We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the archives! Enjoy the episode! Caregiving is more than a mission—it’s a monumental task that you don’t have to shoulder alone! Today, I explore the transformative power of stepping back to manage rather than tackling everything single-handedly. It’s a vital lesson I learned: doing more isn’t t…
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Life throws curveballs, but Wendy Weber reminds me that we don’t have to face them alone. She shares how leaning into community and asking for help transforms not only our struggles but our growth. Wendy inspires me to see caregiving as an act of love, not just duty and challenges me to let go of the guilt and embrace the strength that comes from b…
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There’s so much loss and grief around the world, and here in Southern California, the amount of trauma from loss is monumental. How does one process losing their home, community, school, friends, everything? And what about those left with their homes standing, how can they help? Many are experiencing “survivors guilt,” wanting to help but have no i…
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Valentina Castellani Quinn, president of Quinn Studios Entertainment, has been living the American dream, arriving from Florence and making a formidable mark in Hollywood as an award-winning producer and filmmaker, with films “One Rock, Three Religions,” “Wonderful Losers,” “Augie,” and others to her credit. She also recently signed a joint deal wi…
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January 2025 has brought on so many changes, some expected and others catastrophic. People started their new year with hope, and in a flash, much of that went up in smoke here in Los Angeles, where fires have claimed more than two dozen lives and charred nearly 15,000 homes, businesses, schools, places of worship, and other structures. What’s next …
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When life hits you hard, it’s not about pushing through at all costs; it’s about finding the balance to thrive. Jennifer Takagi shares hard-earned wisdom from her caregiving journey, emphasizing the power of self-care, intuition, and spiritual healing. She inspires us to listen to that quiet inner voice, trust our instincts, and embrace moments of …
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Sometimes life feels like an endless grind—whether caregiving or carrying emotional baggage, the weight seems unbearable. But Kelly Rudolph inspires me with her belief that freedom is possible. She shares powerful tools to release deep-seated emotional junk that holds us back, especially for those over 40 when life feels heavy. Her story of resilie…
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Sometimes, the toughest challenges reveal the best in us. Terry Tucker’s story is a masterclass in resilience and compassion. From balancing an NCAA basketball career to caregiving for loved ones in their final days, and now navigating his 13-year battle with cancer, Terry shows us how to find meaning in the messiest parts of life. He turns pain in…
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When it comes to resolutions, I’m all about keeping it real and keeping it doable. Forget those vague promises that fizzle out by mid-January—what works is setting goals that truly resonate with you and are backed by a solid plan. I’m challenging myself to adopt what I call "sharegiving," where every day I find a way to lighten someone else’s load …
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When life throws unexpected challenges, like caregiving for a loved one with dementia, it teaches us the power of letting go and finding resilience in acceptance. Dr. Jill Rosenthal shares her incredible journey of turning heartbreak into strength, showing that thriving isn’t about changing circumstances but about shifting our mindset. She reminds …
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Feeling drained by caregiving or just life’s relentless demands? Let me tell you, the secret to thriving starts with giving yourself permission to recharge. Vivianne Winters Israel—an experienced nurse, cancer survivor, and lifelong caregiver—knows this firsthand. With over 47 years in critical and emergency care, plus her personal experiences of c…
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Do you love olive oil? I do, and it’s not just for cooking and eating. In fact, it’s been used for everything from bathing to skin and hair care, too. But how does a person know what’s the best type of olive oil to use, to consume, to cook with? Please welcome my friend and award-winning chef, Amy Riolo, and Dr. Simon Poole, to discuss their latest…
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Sometimes life feels like balancing a fragile house of cards—caregiving challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. My guest Denise Brown, an inspiring author and caregiving expert, brings hope, offering strategies to lighten the load and manage the stress, loneliness, and emotional toll of caregiving. With Denise’s wisdom, we chat a…
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You deserve to feel whole while taking care of others. Picture a pie with four slices: financial, emotional, mental, and physical well-being. You need to keep each slice balanced and replenished because caregiving can take a toll on every piece. Financially, set realistic goals and create a budget to avoid future stress. Emotionally, give yourself …
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Please welcome to our show today, Lainie Sevante Wulkan, food scientist and founder of The Center for Intuitive Food Therapy, in addition to author of “High Vibration Wellness: Intuitive Healing Therapies to Nourish Your Body Temple.” We’ll be talking about how certain foods are killing us and how we can detox from them through food therapy that we…
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Please welcome to our show Kristen Coffield, founder of The Culinary Cure and Active Grandparenting, who joins us to discuss how to feel better as we age. It’s not easy, but small starts help, such as hydrating. If we do anything every day, drink enough water. It’s good for our organs, skin, diet, and overall health. And if we’re hydrated properly,…
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Imagine stepping into a caregiving role with the same clarity and grace you'd bring to your most cherished relationships. Mike Spillman, an international motivational speaker, shares that family caregiving—especially around the holidays—often feels overwhelming, with emotions running high and patience running thin. But Mike believes it doesn’t have…
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Please join me in welcoming my friends, Dr. Mary Reid Gaudio and Gino Gaudio, filmmakers and founders of the Tony Gaudio Foundation, who joined us today to discuss the magnificent film they will soon debut about Oscar-winning cinematographer, Gaetano Gaudio, the first Italian-born filmmaker from Italy to win an Academy Award. And his story is fasci…
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Sometimes life calls you to a purpose you can’t ignore, and for our guest, that purpose means changing lives in Jamaica. Angel, runs an educational institute in the rural belt of Hanover, where they don’t just teach; they rebuild. Kids walk through the doors carrying heavy burdens—abuse, poverty, hopelessness—but they’ve created a safe space where …
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Have your kids flown the coup? Do you feel lost, without purpose, and empty without them around? If you do, you’re NOT alone, I’m right there with you, and we invite Dr. Brooke Stillwell and Dr. Lynne Mouw, founders of “Life After Kids” to talk about it and help us find our way back. I remember having little kids and people saying, “it goes fast.” …
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Please welcome to our show Dr. Kimberly McGeorge, creator of “Secret to Everything,” which specializes in alternative medicine, wellness, energy healing, and teaching how to tap into our psychic abilities. In fact, Dr. McGeorge says she’ll do a reading on me during our show, which could be interesting. I’ve been told I’m a complicated study. Dr. Mc…
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Caregiving doesn’t have to mean losing yourself—think of it as managing with purpose, like a boss. You’re not just there to show love; you’re there to make powerful choices that protect your well-being, too. Embrace rational caregiving by blending compassion with practical strategies: prioritize clear decision-making, time management, and boundarie…
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Please join me in welcoming documentary filmmaker, producer, and writer Meredith Yinger, whose latest work, “Scars Unseen,” follows the stories of three women from very different backgrounds, each victims of varying forms of abuse, which they each successfully overcame. Meredith is also the creator of She TV Media, which is dedicated to providing i…
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And the winner is... It’s been a tense few weeks and months leading up to the presidential election. And most of the votes are in, and here we are, about to face some huge changes to not just in the United States, but throughout the world. @JohnKobyltOfficial, host of the wildly popular #JohnKobyltShow at @JohnKobyltRadio in @KFIam640 and @iHeartRa…
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Chatting with Barbara Newman gave me a new way to look at caregiving, self-care, and the impact of storytelling. Barbara’s path—from working on Madison Avenue to exploring the bold spirit of American cowgirls—shows her belief in what she calls “radical self-care” and the power of community. For her, storytelling isn’t just about telling a tale; it’…
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Cathryn Michon is a filmmaker, actor, animal advocate, and she joins us to talk about her latest book, “I’m Still Here: A Dog’s Purpose Forever.” So many of us are dog lovers. After all, they are our family. Did you ever wonder why dogs don’t live longer? Cathryn addresses that and so much more in her national bestseller. “I’m Still Here” is told f…
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Did you know you could have kidney disease and not even know it? It happened to a family member of mine, and it nearly took his life. Please join me in speaking with Nanette Zumwalt and Mary Beth Barry, kidney recipients and ambassadors of the CORE Kidney program, which raises awareness about kidney disease as well as organ donation. Nanette receiv…
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Join me as we step into the world of music therapy with Alexis Baker. As a music enthusiast, discussing the nuances of how music activates the brain, revives memories, and fosters emotional connections is incredibly enriching. Alexis highlights how therapeutic music benefits not just those in care but also the caregivers themselves, offering both s…
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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 managed. Whether it’s starting the conversation early with loved ones about potential needs or shouldering the full weight of care responsibilities, each stage demands a different part of you. The emotional load can…
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Michelle Danner, film director and founder, “The Creative Center for the Arts” & “The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory,” has had a remarkable career in multiple areas of the arts, and she joins us today to talk about longevity, how the business is changing, and how a good story always rules. Michelle is behind some of the industry’s most notable fil…
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Please welcome to our show, Dr. John Roberts, who has worked with International Medical Corps since Hurricane Katrina, providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response to areas hit hardest from natural and manmade disasters. Dr. Roberts joins us to discuss the critical work of @InternationalMedicalCorps, which works in over 30 countries, hel…
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Diving into the world of caregiving with Yarona Boster, I unpack how mastering verbal and nonverbal communication transforms our interactions and impacts those we care for. Yarona highlights the often overlooked aspect of emotional contagion, where our moods and attitudes can subconsciously affect others, especially in sensitive caregiving settings…
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Jumping into caregiving transformed her life in ways she never expected! Chatting with Maritri Garrett, a musician turned caregiver, I dove deep into how she balances her creative passions with the demands of caring for her parentless nieces and her own parents during family crises. Maritri shares that self-care isn't just a nice-to-have; it's esse…
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Most of us in LA know Fritz Coleman as the former weathercaster from NBC4 Los Angeles, giving us the sunny forecast of seven sun-balls for the week ahead. But did you know this five-time Emmy winner started out as a comic, got his first stint in weather by chance, was on the Tonight Show eight times, and has opened for legends like Ray Charles, Geo…
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Caregiving is more than a mission—it’s a monumental task that you don’t have to shoulder alone! Today, I explore the transformative power of stepping back to manage rather than tackling everything single-handedly. It’s a vital lesson I learned: doing more isn’t the solution; managing more effectively is. A caregiving coach once opened my eyes to my…
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Caregiving isn't just a role; it's a deep dive into the world of giving and love, a journey that's taught me how powerful yet challenging it can be. I'm here to share not just the sunny sides but also the gritty realities of caregiving. Join me as I unravel the perils of too much pride and the necessity of building a supportive team—it really does …
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When caregiving called, I didn't expect it to overhaul my life. But here I am, sharing my journey and the lessons I've learned about Sharegiving. I see caregiving as a labor of love, but it's crucial to manage it wisely to prevent overwhelming yourself. Today, I share stories about the power of saying 'no' to preserve family relationships and your …
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When I stepped into caregiving, it completely turned my life upside down after an unexpected crisis demanded I take action. This journey exposed me to the harsh realities many face—balancing emotional stress with the whirlwind of unforeseen responsibilities. I want to introduce you to the concept of 'sharegiving,' a strategy to distribute the careg…
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Join host, Deborah Greenhut, Ph.D. as she shares her goal to help family caregivers survive and thrive. She's been a caregiver herself and wants to share mindsets and resources to prevent burnout. The key is "sharegiving" - getting others involved to manage caregiving demands, instead of just doing it all yourself. Deborah aims to build a supportiv…
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Please welcome to our show a voice you know well, award-winning newscaster @DebraMark from @KFIam640’s @JohnKobyltShow, joining us today not to tell someone else’s story, but her own. It’s a very personal story, one she wants to share for #SuicidePreventionMonth. Most of us who know Debra would describe her as cheerful and always positive. She grew…
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Publisher and author Scott Ryan is like Google when it comes to TV and film. He knows the genres intimately, and has written niche books about everything from Letterman to Streisand. Today, he joins us to discuss his latest book, “The Last Days Of Cinema,” which is a brilliant look at cinema in the 90’s and the impact those films had on pop culture…
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Please welcome to our show David Kessler, a leading expert on grief and loss, who will be discussing the different stages of grief along with his book, “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief.” Like most people, I’ve had my fair share of grief, and it rocked me in way I could barely recognize myself. I can say I wish I was introduced to David so…
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For anyone feeling not quite like themselves, I invite you to our show today as we speak with Paul D. Corona, M.D., who will discuss healing from so many issues plaguing our society from depression to addiction, bullying, homelessness and more. Dr. Corona authored “The Corona Protocol” after years of research connecting the mind and body with well …
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Please welcome to our shows, Alexo Wandael, Italian film director, producer, and director based out of LA and NY, and he joins us to discuss an incredibly interesting project he’s been working on called ITALIANY.US, where he photographs his subjects and black and white, all of them from Italy, and interviews them about the life they’ve created here…
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Please welcome our shows Alessandra Repini, who wrote, “THE ITALIAN LADY: The Perfect Guide To Making Yourself ever Cheerful, Classy and Admired.” Alessandra talks about how to discover the “modern day dolce vita and enjoying it wherever you are in the world,” which is another subtitle to her book. Have you ever noticed how Italian women always see…
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I’m thrilled to welcome to our show, Joshua M. Greene, who, in his own words, says he’s spent much of his life’s work “sharing extraordinary stories about extraordinary people.” Mr. Greene spent countless years practicing yoga and meditation with George Harrison, and eventually wrote “Here Comes The Sun,” a biography that chronicles the spiritual a…
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Author, playwright, performer, and TEDx speaker Susan Lieu joins us to talk about her tell-all book, “The Manicurist’s Daughter,” along with her one-woman theatrical show, 140 Pounds: How Beauty Killed My Mother, which has been on a 10-city sold out national tour. About Susan: Her family are refugees from the Vietnam War, escaping to California in …
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Please give a warm welcome to my guest, Marianna Cuomo Maier, certified health & wellness coach and founder of Grata Wellness, which helps people take charge of their health, find more joy in their lives, and often, she says, it starts with food. Marianna holds wellness workshops, meditation, and journaling groups at wellness events in support of f…
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