In this episode of The Sharegiving Secret™, Dr. Deborah S. Greenhut speaks with Kim Lackie about the hidden cost of caregiving and the importance of learning to pause before the body breaks down under stress. Kim brings a powerful blend of lived experience and professional insight. With a 26-year career in law enforcement and experience… Continue reading Ep 61: Caregiving without Self-Sacrifice: Kim Lackie on Stress, Boundaries, and the Body’s Warnings
Widowhood is more than grief—it’s disorientation, invisibility, and loss of identity. Widow’s advocate Carol McGehe shares insights on “widows fog,” rebuilding purpose, and how community care transforms lives. Carol’s ministry, Living Forward, offers a compelling example of how structured compassion, social connection, and practical support can restore dignity, identity, and purpose. This episode is essential… Continue reading The Hidden Crisis of Widowhood: Carol McGehe on Widows Fog, Purpose, and Living Forward
In this episode of The Sharegiving Secret™, Dr. Deborah S. Greenhut speaks with Ryan Riggins, a senior transition advisor, real estate professional, and creator of a caregiver-focused planning blueprint. Together, they explore one of the most overlooked truths in caregiving: 👉 Love does not create systems. Ryan shares practical, hard-won insights from working with families… Continue reading Ep 59 When Love Isn’t Enough: Why Caregivers Need a Plan
Why does caregiving so often become a one-person job? In this episode of The Sharegiving Secret, Dr. Deborah S. Greenhut speaks with Nancy LeClair, founder of The Other Daughter, about the hidden dynamics that push caregiving onto a single family member—and the devastating emotional, financial, and relational consequences that follow. Drawing on Nancy’s background in… Continue reading Ep 58 When One Person Does It All: Why Caregiving Breaks Families
Jumping into caregiving transformed her life in ways she never expected! Chatting with Maritri Garrett, a musician turned caregiver, I dove deep into how she balances her creative passions with the demands of caring for her parentless nieces and her own parents during family crises. Maritri shares that self-care isn't just a nice-to-have; it's essential.
