Caregiver Guilt and Shame: Why You Feel Like You're Never Enough (And How to Break Free) with Judith M. Pilla - Episode 211

In this groundbreaking episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Judith M. Pilla, a psychotherapist with over two decades of experience and author of How Shame Runs the World. Together, they pull back the curtain on one of the most powerful, destructive, and

Making the Hard Choice: Placing a Parent in Memory Care and Coping with Guilt with Sarah Vosburgh - Episode 210

In this episode of Caregiver Relief, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Sarah Vosburgh, author of the deeply moving memoir Who Will Name the Bees. Sarah opens up about her personal 15-year journey with her mother's cognitive decline, the systematic failures of the traditional memory care

What Does an Elder Care Specialist Do? How They Help Families Navigate Aging and Caregiving with Laurette Foggini - Episode 209

An elder care specialist guides families through caregiving, medical decisions, and aging challenges—helping reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve care outcomes.

Estrangement Between Parents and Adult Children: Causes, Warning Signs, and How to Heal the Relationship with Marit Welker - Episode 208

Estrangement between parents and adult children is rising. Learn the causes, warning signs, and steps families can take to repair relationships and reconnect.

Medical Equipment After Hospital Discharge: What Caregivers Must Know to Avoid Dangerous Mistakes with Tara Slaughter - Episode 207

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Tara Slaughter, a certified durable medical equipment specialist with over 30 years of experience and founder of CFS Medical Supplies and Equipment. Together, they pull back the curtain on a dangerous, growing crisis: unsafe hospital

Scams Targeting Seniors: How Caregivers Can Protect Loved Ones from Fraud with Al Pascual - Episode 206

In this must-listen episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Al Pascual, CEO of Scamnetic, a recognized cybercrime expert and former investigator whose work has led to the arrest of over 400 fraudsters. Together, they break down the psychology behind these modern scams, why seniors are high-value

Safe Hospital Discharge Checklist for Family Caregivers

Before your loved one leaves the hospital, use this safe discharge checklist to confirm mobility, medications, equipment, home health, caregiver training, and Medicare appeal rights—so you are not forced into an unsafe situation at home.

Near-Death Experience in the ICU: Caregiving Lessons, Survival, and What Happens at the End of Life with Kathy McDaniel - Episode 205

In this gripping episode of Caregiver Relief, host Diane Carbo sits down with Kathy McDaniel, author of Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat. Kathy shares her remarkable journey surviving a terrifying drug-induced coma, navigating a dark near-death experience (NDE), catching a glimpse of absolute heavenly bliss, and the

Reverse Mortgages for Seniors and Caregivers: What to Know Before Using Home Equity for Retirement with Kevin Guttman - Episode 204

In this eye-opening episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Kevin Guttman—a senior mortgage broker, four-time Amazon best-selling author, and one of only 218 Certified Reverse Mortgage Professionals in the United States. Together, they strip away the myths, outdated rumors,

Retirement Planning for Seniors and Caregivers: Social Security, Medicare, and Income Strategies with Jeff Panik - Episode 203

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo sits down with Jeff Panik, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and author of Your Future Is Now: Your Blueprint for Solving Your Retirement Puzzle. With over 25 years of experience, Jeff cuts through the confusing financial jargon to give

Unsafe Hospitial Discharges: How Caregivers Fight Medicare Denials and Stop Early Discharges with Dr. Jill M. Bjerke - Episode 202

In this eye-opening episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Jill Bjerke—a healthcare executive, senior transition specialist, and aging-in-place expert. Together, they pull back the curtain on the financial, structural, and AI-driven shifts inside the healthcare system that

Caregiver Brain Health: How to Avoid Burnout and Cognitive Overload While Caring for Others with Barbara Gustavson - Episode 201

In this powerful episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with neuroscience and wellness expert Barbara Gustavson. Together, they pull back the curtain on the invisible weight that family caregivers carry—the constant multitasking, decision fatigue, and emotional labor—and explore how it impacts your