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  • What if Dementia could reveal love, creativity, and purpose?

    What if Dementia could reveal love, creativity, and purpose?
    2026/04/27
    She never wanted to be a caregiver—but Dementia changed everything.

    Betsy Wurzel speaks with Marilyn Raichle, author of Don’t Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey, about her experience caring for both parents—her father with Parkinson’s and her mother with Alzheimer’s. Marilyn shares how art enriched her mother’s life, why care partners must slow down and listen, and how this unexpected journey became life-changing.

    They also discuss the importance of dignity, support, and education for caregivers, along with Marilyn’s mission to reduce fear and stigma around Alzheimer’s.

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    56 分
  • What happens when real life pain becomes a powerful story of truth?

    What happens when real life pain becomes a powerful story of truth?
    2026/04/23
    What happens when real life pain becomes a powerful story of truth?


    Betsy Wurzel speaks with Annie Dike about her debut novel Clovis, a powerful story inspired by real-life experiences, resilience, and self-discovery.

    From life on a sailboat to writing an emotional and deeply personal novel, Annie shares the lessons behind the story—and why understanding others matters more than ever.


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    54 分
  • Can you cry and smile at the same time when facing grief and loss?

    Can you cry and smile at the same time when facing grief and loss?
    2026/04/20
    What if the hardest moments in life are the ones that teach us how to keep going?

    What does it really mean to cry and smile at the same time? In this deeply emotional conversation, Betsy Wurzel welcomes back Sheron Mingo Y to discuss her powerful poetry book Cry And Smile With Your Eyes Of Life, a collection that explores grief, resilience, and healing.

    Sheron shares the inspiration behind her poetry, reads from her work, and reflects on life’s most difficult moments—including caregiving, loss, and finding strength through it all. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Megan and offers a heartfelt reminder that we are not alone in our struggles.


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    51 分
  • Did caregiving burnout change her life—and her home forever?

    Did caregiving burnout change her life—and her home forever?
    2026/04/16
    Did caregiving burnout change her life—and her home forever?



    Caregiving can take more than we realize—especially when burnout goes unrecognized. In this deeply personal conversation, a caregiver shares how isolation, loss, and the challenges of the pandemic reshaped her life.

    What followed was unexpected: a journey of healing through redesigning her home to support mental well-being, renewal, and a new sense of purpose.


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    55 分
  • How Did Print Day in May Become a Global Creative Movement?

    How Did Print Day in May Become a Global Creative Movement?
    2026/04/13
    How Did Print Day in May Become a Global Creative Movement?

    What started as a local printmaking event has grown into a worldwide celebration of creativity and connection. Print Day in May now brings people together across all 50 states and more than 70 countries—inviting anyone to participate, no experience needed.

    Betsy Wurzel welcomes back Robynn Smith, founder of Print Day in May®, to share how this global event continues to inspire individuals, families, and communities to create, connect, and share their work in one powerful day.

    🎁 Sponsors are offering prizes, and full participation details are available on the official website.

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    52 分
  • What Do Doctors Really Learn Beyond Medical School?

    What Do Doctors Really Learn Beyond Medical School?
    2026/04/09
    What Do Doctors Really Learn Beyond Medical School?


    What does it really take to become a compassionate doctor—and can that be taught in a classroom? In this conversation, Betsy Wurzel speaks with Dr. Allen Saxon about his novel Training in Charity and the real-life experiences that shape medical students into physicians.

    From patient interactions to cultural understanding, this discussion reveals the lessons that go far beyond textbooks. This episode offers a deeper look into how compassion, empathy, and real-world challenges play a critical role in medical training today.

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    55 分
  • After Alzheimer’s, She Did Something No One Expected

    After Alzheimer’s, She Did Something No One Expected
    2026/04/06
    After Alzheimer’s, She Turned Her Pain Into Something Powerful


    Caring for a loved one with dementia can change everything—but what happens after the caregiving journey ends?

    In this powerful conversation, Daisy Vest shares how caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s led her to become a global advocate, using creativity, storytelling, and collaboration to help others better understand dementia.

    From creating books and awareness tools to working with someone living with early onset Alzheimer’s, this episode reveals how personal experience can turn into meaningful impact. Podcast: Chatting with Betsy | Passionate World Talk Radio

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    58 分
  • What 25 Years of Caregiving Teaches Us About Planning

    What 25 Years of Caregiving Teaches Us About Planning
    2026/04/02
    Are you truly prepared for caregiving, or will you be forced to figure it out the hard way?


    Caring for a loved one is something many of us don’t fully understand until we are in it—so what can 25 years of caregiving really teach us about planning ahead? In this heartfelt conversation, Betsy Wurzel speaks with Rand Selig about his experience caring for his mother and what it means to be prepared, stay present, and support the people we love through every stage of life.

    This episode also explores resilience, letting go of what holds us back, and how small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference.

    “Explore more meaningful conversations on the Chatting with Betsy podcast at Passionate World Talk Radio and continue the journey.”

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    54 分