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If It's Not One Thing, It's Joanna

Siblings Karin and Andrew Edelson are caring for their mother, Joanna, who has Alzheimer's. One year ago, they did the unthinkable - moving Joanna from assisted living back into the home she’s lived in for...more

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November 02, 2026

Episode 30: Life After Loss - Honoring Joy with Jill Schumaker

Our dear friend, Jill Schumaker, returns to the pod. Having previously shared the profound challenges of navigating her mother Joy’s care, Jill opens up...

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October 15, 2026

Episode 29: Demystifying Death With (yes, it's a thing) Death Doula Bee Carlin

In this comforting episode, Andrew and Karin sit down with therapist, yoga instructor, and death doula Bee Carlin (Brandi Carlin) to open up conversations...

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September 16, 2026

Episode 28: Let's Plan a Funeral! - with Jodie Jacobs of The Ira Kaufman Chapel

After reviewing the funeral pre-plan that Karin led for Joanna - and finding out why Andrew sat that one out - the siblings sit...

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September 08, 2026

Episode 27: Motion Medicine With Jill Magill of the Kirk Gibson Center

After sharing Joanna's declining mobility journey and the on-the-job training they went through for how to handle it, Andrew and Karin welcome an expert...

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August 25, 2026

Episode 26: The Chef Who Built A Culinary Time Machine - With Craig and Jessica Bowerson

In this feel-good episode, the siblings sit down with Craig Bowerson - a chef at a senior home, and his wife Jessica - a...

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August 07, 2026

Episode 25: Lessons on Living - With Motivational Speaker Danny Heumann

Saddle up folks. This one's heavy but so inspiring. Continuing our deep dive into long-term care insurance, we sit down with attorney, advocate, and...

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