Calm & Grounded with Michele
A gentle reflection inspired by the Inspired Caring podcast to offer hope and support.
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The Strength to Keep Showing Up
In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Julie Bennett, author of The Phoenix Man, to reflect on her 12-year caregiving journey alongside her husband, Scott. From a heart transplant to an Alzheimer's diagnosis, Julie shares the resilience, resourcefulness, and unwavering devotion that ca...
by Michele Magner —
Aug 26, 2026
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Finding Grace in Caregiving's Hardest Moments
In this heartfelt episode of Inspired Caring, I sit down with author Whitney Bishop to discuss her experience caring for her father during the final weeks of his life. Despite a complicated relationship, Whitney and her family came together to advocate for him, bring him home on hospice, and dis...
by Michele Magner —
Aug 12, 2026
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The Dementia Lesson Michael Wishes He Had Learned Sooner
In this Inspired Caring PodcastĀ episode, we welcome author Michael James, whose memoir, Dear Judy: A Love Story Rewritten by Alzheimer's, shares the deeply personal story of caring for his wife through every stage of her Alzheimer's journey. Together, we discuss the realities of caregiving, the ...
by Michele Magner —
Jul 30, 2026
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The Caregiving Marathon: Why You Need People in Your Corner
Unlike a sprint, caregiving requires endurance. It asks us to show up day after day, often without knowing exactly what lies ahead. There are moments of strength, moments of exhaustion, and moments when simply taking the next step feels like enough.
In this episode, Michele reflects on attending...
by Michele Magner —
Jun 17, 2026
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Why So Many Caregivers Feel Completely Alone
It often becomes a role filled with responsibility, urgency, and emotional weight.
In this week’s Inspired Caring Podcast episode, Michele sits down with life coach and secondary caregiver Yana Dashevsky for a thoughtful conversation about support systems, holding space, and learning how to navi...
by Michele Magner —
Jun 03, 2026
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