In this episode, we sit down with our brilliant friend and caregiving champion, Susie Singer Carter. Susie doesn’t just tell stories—she lives them with heart, humor, and relentless honesty. We talk about the raw truths of caregiving, especially for those dealing with Alzheimer’s and long-term care systems. Susie shares how caring for her mother, Norma, transformed her life and ignited her mission to advocate for others through storytelling.

We also dive into her new docu-series No Country for Old People, a bold exposé on the failures in nursing home care and the urgent need for reform. Susie also discusses the impact of her Oscar-qualified short film My Mom and the Girl and how it’s educating employers and caregivers alike.

Susie is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and Alzheimer’s advocate. Her credits include Bratz: The Movie, Soul Surfer, the acclaimed podcasts Love Conquers Alz and I Love Lucifer, and her upcoming screenplay RUN. Inspired by personal tragedy, No Country for Old People received the 2024 Gold Anthem Award and is sparking a national movement for care reform. Susie is also the proud host of WGAW’s 3rd & Fairfax Podcast.

Episode Highlights:

[4:39] - Susie begins sharing her personal caregiving journey and lessons learned through trial and error while juggling caregiving, parenting, work, and a divorce
[10:37] - How AI and technology can transform the caregiving experience
[12:05] - Behind the making of My Mom and the Girl and why humor matters in the caregiving narrative
[16:08] - Turning the film into an educational tool for caregivers and employers
[18:40] - Unveiling her new documentary No Country for Old People and the systemic issues in long-term care
[26:44] - Why self-advocacy at work matters and how to speak up
[30:26] - Bringing humanity back into caregiving and employer flexibility
[32:17] - Introducing the ROAR movement: Respect, Oversight, Advocacy, Reform
[34:22] - Where to find Susie’s films, join the ROAR movement, and help push change
[35:52] - Zack’s challenge to employers: Watch the docu-series and lead the way in workplace change

Links & Resources:

· Susie’s Podcast “Love Conquers Alz” with Don Priess: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-conquers-alz/id1492023291

· Episode with Breana Patel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breana-patel-can-ai-transform-long-term-care/id1492023291?i=1000711955899

· Watch the trailer for My Mom and the Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlTRldVFw74

· No Country for Old People Docu-Series (available on Amazon August 1): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21954988/

· Dopesick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopesick_(miniseries)

· Challenge: Zack challenges Employers to watch the docuseries and support Suzie Singer Carter and her movement.

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Hey folks, Selma and Zack here! In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Rosanne Corcoran—a powerhouse advocate, seasoned dementia caregiver, and host of the Daughterhood the Podcast. Rosanne opens up about her 12-year journey caring for her mom through vascular dementia and how it shaped not only her life but her mission to build a community of support for caregivers everywhere. We dive deep into the challenges working caregivers face and how employers and policymakers can—and should—step up to support them. Rosanne also gives us a peek behind the curtain of Daughterhood, the warm, empowering platform she now leads. We talk about the emotional realities of caregiving, the importance of boundaries, and the life-changing resources that are finally becoming available—like Medicare’s GUIDE program.

Rosanne Corcoran is the creator and host of "Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers." In addition to her role as a Daughterhood Circle Leader, she serves as Director of Content guiding the organization’s content strategy and ensuring alignment with its mission. Rosanne has extensive experience in caregiving, having been the primary caregiver for her mother, who had vascular dementia, over the course of twelve years and supporting hundreds of family caregivers while facilitating Daughterhood circles. "Daughterhood the Podcast" consistently ranks among the top 10 caregiver podcasts. Rosanne has been featured in prominent media outlets such as CNN Health, Barron's, Next Avenue, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Recently, she was named one of the 2024 Advocates for Aging by Next Avenue and the American Society on Aging.

Episode Highlights:

[1:05] – Kicking off with a heatwave and beach banter
[2:28] – Meet Rosanne Corcoran and her love for thunderstorms
[3:29] – Rosanne shares her caregiving journey and caring for her mom with dementia
[6:09] – The sandwich generation struggle: caring for kids and an aging parent
[9:34] – Real talk on employers, support, and making invisible caregivers visible
[10:51] – What is Daughterhood and why it was created
[12:59] – What “circles” really mean and why they matter more than traditional support groups
[15:03] – From caregiving to caregiver advocate: how Rosanne found her path
[18:17] – How Rosanne’s podcast aims to reach that overwhelmed caregiver in the corner
[19:05] – Favorite guests and moments that made a lasting impact
[24:26] – What employers need to know—and do—to better support caregiving employees
[28:21] – Why dementia caregiving is emotionally unique and deeply challenging
[30:29] – Game-changing Medicare GUIDE program and why Daughterhood is all in
[33:04] – Where to find Rosanne, the podcast, and all things Daughterhood
[34:26] – Final thanks and shout-outs all around

Links & Resources:

Connect with Rosanne

🔗 Connect with Rosanne Corcoran on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rosanne-corcoran

🔗 Connect with Anne Tumlinson on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anne-tumlinson-3601b14

Daughterhood Resources

🌐 Daughterhood Website: daughterhood.org

🎧 Daughterhood Podcast: daughterhood.org/podcast

🫶 Join a Daughterhood Circle: daughterhood.org/circles

📺 Video Q&A on Hospice with Barbara Karnes: Watch on YouTube

🧠 Dementia & The GUIDE Program: daughterhood.org/dementia-and-guide

Follow Daughterhood on Social Media

📘 Facebook: facebook.com/daughterhood

This week, we sit down with the incredible Charlotte Bayala, host of the Cancer Caregivers Podcast and a nominee for the International Women's Podcast Awards. Charlotte brings raw honesty, heartfelt wisdom, and a refreshing sense of humor to a conversation every caregiver needs to hear. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or just in need of a reset, Charlotte offers a powerful reframing of what it really means to take care of yourself—and why she prefers the term "self-preservation" over "self-care."

From the invisible weight of caregiving to finding joy in unexpected moments, Charlotte shares her own journey, practical breathing exercises, and insight into how employers can actually support caregivers (hint: it’s more than just checking a box in November). This is one of those episodes that will make you pause, breathe, and feel deeply seen. Press play and feel a little lighter.

Episode Highlights:

[2:18] - Meet Charlotte Bayala, host of the Cancer Caregivers Podcast, dialing in from Walmart country: Northwest Arkansas.

[3:57] - Celebrating Charlotte's nomination for an international podcast award and what that recognition means to her.

[6:49] - Charlotte’s approach to content creation: from seasonal caregiver needs to blending lived experience with professional wellness training.

[9:09] - The backpack analogy that took our breath away (literally). How Charlotte illustrates the invisible load of caregiving.

[11:09] - Why "self-preservation" matters more than "self-care" and how tiny daily actions make a big difference.

[13:55] - A moment to pause: Charlotte guides us through a brief but impactful breathing exercise.

[16:36] - What drives Charlotte to speak up for caregivers, and why being seen matters.

[18:13] - Charlotte's personal caregiving journey and the revelation that changed everything.

[21:49] - Humor in the hard moments: a hilarious hospital memory that underscores the power of laughter.

[24:45] - Real support for caregivers at work: Charlotte's advice for employers and how she collaborates with organizations.

[27:59] - Where to find Charlotte online and more about the Cancer Caregivers Podcast.

Links & Resources:

• The Cancer Caregiver Podcast: https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/
• International Women's Podcast Awards: https://everybody-media.com/awards/
• 2025 short list for category Award For Changing The World One Moment At A Time: https://ipwa.evessiocloud.com/2025/en/page/shortlist-2025
• The Cancer Caregiver Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
  • You Became a Caregiver But No One Told You https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/S2E47/
  • The Secret Struggles of Working Caregivers https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/S2E34/
  • Why a ‘Caregiver Day’ Doesn’t Fix the Real Problem https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-a-caregiver-day-doesnt-fix-the-real-problem/id1504166813?i=1000697385064
• Charlotte's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottebayala/

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