Season 2 - New episodes every 2nd Tuesday of the month!

Episodes

Letting Go of the Plan: Accepting Memory Care for a Parent
March 10, 2026

Letting Go of the Plan: Accepting Memory Care for a Parent

In this episode of Dementia Discussions , I’m joined by Jefferson, a member of one of my caregiver support groups, who shares the powerful story of caring for his mother as she navigates dementia. Once a vibrant entrepreneur ...
Reimagining Dementia Care: How the Hummingbird Project Sparks Joy, Connection, and Purpose
Feb. 11, 2026

Reimagining Dementia Care: How the Hummingbird Project Sparks Joy, Connection, and Purpose

In this episode of Dementia Discussions , I am joined by Elizabeth Fluck and Meredith Eden of The Hummingbird Project, and what a meaningful conversation this turned out to be. If you’ve ever wondered how to truly enhance qua...
Navigating Dementia From Afar: Lisa Jo on Caregiving, Grief & Unexpected Blessings
Jan. 14, 2026

Navigating Dementia From Afar: Lisa Jo on Caregiving, Grief & Unexpected Blessings

In this episode of Dementia Discussions , I sit down with Lisa Jo , a longtime member of the support group I co-lead at the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA. Lisa has been navigating the complex,...
The Soul Doesn’t Get Dementia: Connecting Beyond Words in Caregiving
Dec. 17, 2025

The Soul Doesn’t Get Dementia: Connecting Beyond Words in Caregiving

In this episode, I sit down with dementia counselor, educator, and author Tami Anastasia for a deeply meaningful conversation about what really drives behavior in dementia care. We go beyond surface-level symptoms and talk ab...
When Words Fade: Christine's Story of Love, Loss, and Adaptation
Nov. 5, 2025

When Words Fade: Christine's Story of Love, Loss, and Adaptation

In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions , I sit down with Christine, a member of my Alzheimer's Los Angeles caregiver support group and a wife navigating the difficult journey of her husband Steve's early-onset deme...
Dementia, Caregiving & Exit Strategies: A Conversation with Madeline Jaye
Sept. 17, 2025

Dementia, Caregiving & Exit Strategies: A Conversation with Madeline Jaye

This week on Dementia Discussions , I sit down with someone very close to my heart—my childhood best friend, Madeline Jaye. We reconnected after many years, and I was deeply moved to learn that she’s been navigating her own j...
A Son’s Devotion — Steve Lavapies on Navigating Caregiving, Decline, and Connection
Sept. 11, 2025

A Son’s Devotion — Steve Lavapies on Navigating Caregiving, Decline, and Connection

I’m honored to welcome Steve Lavapies, a devoted son and a thoughtful member of one of our UCLA caregiver support groups. Steve shares the deeply personal journey of caring for his mother, a brilliant and resilient woman who ...
Caring Through Chaos: Lorena Llamas' Journey as a Daughter and Caregiver
Aug. 14, 2025

Caring Through Chaos: Lorena Llamas' Journey as a Daughter and Caregiver

Welcome back to Dementia Discussions . In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dental hygienist, Lorena Llamas, who opens up about a deeply personal journey—caring for her beloved father, recently diagnosed with Alzheim...
Navigating Dementia with Compassion and Clarity: A Candid Talk with Dr. Miriam Winthrop
July 17, 2025

Navigating Dementia with Compassion and Clarity: A Candid Talk with Dr. Miriam Winthrop

Welcome back to Dementia Discussions ! I’m so grateful to be back with you after a bit of a hiatus, and today’s episode is a truly meaningful one. I sit down with Dr. Miriam Winthrop, an adult and geriatric psychiatrist whose...