The Empowered Caregiver

Arts for All talks with Kristin and LIza about how they’re supports those with disabilities, memory, veterans and more in artistic expression. Also, Tim Markle from The forgiveness Factor helps us learn more about the power of forgiveness.

Guests: Chrstina Martin-Wright, Tim Markle

Thu Feb 2, 2023

44:15

Let’s have some fun – Let’s talk about sex! Well… at least how you can strengthen your marriage and intimacy while being a family caregiver! Join us as we speak with Monica Lynne Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMHCA from Snoqualmie, WA

Wed Jan 25, 2023

44:10

Kristin and Liza discuss how sometimes the most difficult person to care for is yourself. After all, you can’t care for anybody if you can’t care for yourself.

Thu Jan 19, 2023

44:13

Kristin and Liza are joined by Molly Cooney and Tami Jackson of the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities to discuss caregiving from a more administrative angle. Maneuvering through bureaucratic red tape and legislative jargon is headache inducing, but it’s critical to understanding – and providing – care in the state you live.

Guests: Molly Cooney, Tami Jackson

Thu Jan 12, 2023

44:15

Kristin and Liza are joined by Jessica Cannon, author of ‘The Proactive Caregiver’. We discuss the transition into caregiving roles, coming to terms with a different way of life, and being proactive in the name of providing the best possible care – both for you and those being cared for.

Guest: Jessica Cannon

Thu Jan 5, 2023

44:14

On a special episode of The Empowered Caregiver, Liza is joined by her husband Mike Crute and her son Cayden to discuss Cayden’s autism diagnosis, the challenges associated with learning so much so fast, and the ever growing list of reasons they feel so blessed.

Guest: Mike Crute

Thu Dec 15, 2022

44:14

Today Kristin and Liza are joined by two organizations who represent the Down Syndrome Community. The first half of the show is spent with Rachel Reit and Nick Bower from the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin-South-Central, and the second half they speak with Kelly Antonson from Gigi’s Playhouse, a non-profit focused on providing services to […]

Guests: Kelly Antonson, Nick Bower, Rachel Reit

Thu Dec 8, 2022

44:13

Kristin and Liza are joined by Ruth Schriefer, a professor at UW-Madison Division of Extension in Iowa County, and Shelly Reukauf & Valerie Hiltbrand from the Aging Disability Resource Center of Iowa County to discuss Healthy Aging in Rural Towns.

Guests: Ruth Schriefer, Shelly Reukauf, Valerie Hiltbrand

Thu Dec 1, 2022

44:14

In our last episode of November, we continue honoring the amazing people providing care for clients and loved ones alike. We speak with: Nancy Alar Liz Alar Julie Heibel Neil Miller Patrick Kuelz Reid and Leah Kuelz, and Genevieve Poppe – about the caregivers in their lives, and the tremendous work they do. Thanks for […]

Guests: Genevieve Poppe, Julie Heibel, Leah Kuelz, Liz Alar, Nancy Alar, Neil Miller, Patrick Kuelz, Reid Kuelz

Thu Nov 17, 2022

44:14

This hour, Kristin and Liza bring on several caregivers who have been nominated to be recognized for their incredible dedication and love for their families. The family and friends of these caregivers have written letters to demonstrate the impact they make on everyone around them, and we hear the award winners’ reactions live. Congratulations to […]

Thu Nov 10, 2022

44:15