SUMMARY:

Emma Lyons shares how trauma, generational patterns, and family dynamics shape caregiving—and why self-care is vital. Learn why boundaries, healing, and supportive environments matter for caregivers, and how to break the cycle of self-sacrifice.

BIO:

Emma Lyons is a trauma-informed healer and founder of The Trauma Matrix, where she helps women break up with the shame voice that’s been sabotaging their success, relationships, and visibility for years. After studying law and international human rights, Emma turned away from a life path that looked good on paper but felt like slow death — and spent the next decade deep in the healing world. Despite all the therapy, yoga, mindset work, and energy practices, she still found herself stuck in loops of self-erasure, burnout, and invisibility… until she uncovered the deeper truth: she’d internalized a narcissistic system of control, and it was running her from the inside out. Today, Emma helps high-functioning, heart-led women dismantle that inner narcissist, the shame voice that humiliates, controls, and impersonates them, so they can reclaim clarity, power, and nervous system freedom.

Grab Emma’s FREE guide: "5 Signs You Need to Break Up with Your Inner Narcissist" This isn’t another mindset gimick . It’s the root system behind shame spirals, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and chronic self-sabotage. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. https://tinyurl.com/nottodaynarc

Emma’s Social Media Links:

https://www.instagram.com/trauma.matrix/

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https://www.youtube.com/@trauma.matrix

https://www.tiktok.com/@trauma.matrix

https://traumamatrix.substack.com/

ABOUT ME:

I have cared for many family members across the life span, experiencing the joys and challenges of child-rearing, the poignance of caring for parents, friends, and elder partners. I realized that I could not handle the stress of family caregiving 24/7/365. It was time for a new approach to caring. My health and happiness were slipping away. This is how Think to Thrive for Caregivers evolved. Let your mind meet your heart so you don’t lose track of your life.

Connect with Me:

https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/

Find my books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deborah-S.-Greenhut/author/B001KI5BAU?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=985b6dac-012d-4eb4-aabb-e15635ed3d7f

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Episode 47 Mary Gaul

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Absolutely! Here’s a longer podcast episode description for your show notes based on the Mary Gaul interview:

In this heartfelt episode of The Sharegiving Secret, host Deborah Greenhut sits down with Mary Gaul—caregiver, business coach, and entrepreneur—to explore the powerful intersection of caregiving and running a business. Mary shares her personal journey of supporting her mother through dementia as one of eight siblings, balancing the demands of family caregiving with her responsibilities as a solopreneur.

Mary and Deborah discuss the essential role of systems, checklists, and communication for families who share caregiving duties, and how many of the same skills required in business can help caregivers prevent burnout and create sustainable routines. Mary reveals how she and her siblings divided tasks, tracked details, and found ways to maintain meaningful connections with their mother—even from a distance.

The conversation moves beyond logistics, delving into the emotional realities of caregiving: the grief that often follows the end of a caregiving journey, the importance of self-care, and the need to celebrate small wins along the way. Mary offers practical advice on managing finances, building supportive teams, and using “space and grace” to navigate the unpredictability of caregiving life.

Whether you’re a family caregiver, a business owner juggling multiple roles, or anyone seeking inspiration to blend compassion with productivity, you’ll find valuable insights in this episode. Mary’s message is clear: the work of caregiving is sacred, and every small effort counts—even when it’s hard to see in the moment.

Tune in for actionable tips, honest conversation, and encouragement for your own caregiving journey. To connect with Mary Gaul or access her free resources, visit www.successmagnified.com.

About Our Guest:

Mary Gaul is a seasoned business coach, speaker, and host of the LEAP to Success podcast. She helps women solopreneurs grow thriving, values-aligned businesses with clarity, confidence, and joy. As founder of Success Magnified and leader of the LEAP for Ladies Community, Mary delivers practical strategies, loving accountability, and a dash of fun to empower entrepreneurs to grow with purpose.

Connect with Mary Gaul:

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygaulcoach/

LInkedIn Success mag page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-magnified/

LinkedIn: Leap for Ladies: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leap-for-ladies-community/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marygaul_successmagnified

Insta Biz: @successmagnified https://www.instagram.com/successmagnified/

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Episode 46 Title: To Life: Wine, Caregiving, and Reinvention with Nick the Wine Guy

Summary:

In this heartwarming episode of The Sharegiving Secret, host Deborah Greenhut welcomes Nick Elliott—also known as "Nick the Wine Guy"—for a refreshing departure from the usual caregiving heaviness. Nick shares his remarkable journey from stay-at-home dad to hospitality pro, vineyard worker, and host of his own podcast Pour and Explore. They discuss the unexpected beauty of caregiving, finding balance after burnout, raising a neurodivergent child, and how food, wine, and travel offer windows into human empathy. Whether you're a caregiver in need of a mini-escape or simply love a good story over a glass of wine, this 20-minute “vacation” is for you.

#caregiving

#CaregiverLife

#winelovers

#parentingjourney

#neurodiversityaffirming

#podcastlife

#foodandwine

#PourAndExplore

#WineGuy

#travelstories

#caregiversupport

#adoptionstory

#empathymatters

#familybalance

#selfcareforcaregivers

#inspiringstories

#mentalhealthmatters

#coqauvin

#sharegivingsecret

Key Takeaways from Nick the Wine Guy’s Episode

🍇 Caregiving as a Life Choice--Stay-at-home Dad

Stay-at-home dad by design: Nick and his wife chose adoption and prioritized having a full-time parent at home. He stepped into the primary caregiving role for their son.

Joy in caregiving: He emphasizes the joyful and formative aspects of parenting—helping a child blossom rather than controlling their growth.

Parenting with neurodivergence: Nick’s son has dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Nick shares how caregiving strategies shifted with these diagnoses—prioritizing support over strict structure.

🔄 Reinventing Life After Full-Time Caregiving

Gradual reintegration into work: Once his son started school, Nick rebuilt his career slowly through part-time jobs, eventually returning to the family winery and branching into hospitality and catering.

The importance of balance: Nick advocates for personal enjoyment alongside caregiving responsibilities, cautioning against burnout.

✈️ The Transformative Power of Travel

🎙️ The Storytelling Thread--About Nick's podcast, "Pour and Explore"

🍷 Living Fully

Bio:

Nick Elliott, aka “The Wine Guy,” is a certified sommelier, classically trained chef, and wine expert with over 30 years of experience in hospitality, wine education, and sales. His career spans restaurant management, winemaking, event production, and brand development. Nick’s passion for wine is rooted in his belief that wine should be fun, approachable, and educational for everyone.

Through his company, The Wine Guy, Nick offers personalized wine education, private tastings, and curates unique wine experiences. His expertise spans wines from across the globe, with a special focus on making wine approachable for all levels of enthusiasts.

As the host of Pour & Explore: A Wine, Food & Travel Podcast, Nick delves into the world of wine, food, and travel, sharing insights into global wine regions, trends, and the cultures behind them. The podcast is a gateway to discovering wines from destinations you might not expect, giving listeners a deeper connection to the world of wine.

Nick also leads exclusive International Wine Tours, offering wine lovers the chance to explore iconic wine regions worldwide. These tours provide behind-the-scenes access to vineyards, tastings, and local culture, all curated by Nick to offer a truly immersive experience.

Nick’s goal is to continue exploring the world, discovering new wines, and sharing those experiences with his clients, enriching their wine journeys one glass at a time.