The Sharegiving Secret Podcast

The Sharegiving Secret provides practical advice so that caregivers don’t have to go it alone. Hosted by best-selling author of The Rational Caregiver, Deborah S. Greenhut, PhD, each episode shares caregivers’ highs and lows with listeners. 

Service providers and experienced family caregivers offer solutions you can use. Whether you are a caregiver or realize that someday you might be or need one, “The Sharegiving Secret”

The Sharegiving Secret, EP 44: Kristina Jenen Enrollment, End-of-Life Care, and Sacred Listening: A Conversation with Pastor Kristina Jensen Pastor and strategist Kristina Jensen joins Deborah to explore caregiving through the lens of enrollment, sacred presence, and hospice care. A must-listen for anyone navigating family dynamics and end-of-life challenges. In this deeply resonant episode of The… Continue reading Enrollment, End-of-Life Care, and Sacred Listening: A Conversation with Pastor Kristina Jensen
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Sharegiving Secrets, I welcome web developer and brand strategist Lori Osborne to share her powerful story of starting over—twice. From overcoming a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis to caring for her mother in her final days, Lori’s resilience, honesty, and vulnerability offer hope and practical wisdom to anyone… Continue reading From Brain Tumor to Brand Strategist: Lori Osborne’s Lessons on Healing and Caregiving
Grief doesn’t end when caregiving does—it evolves into something else entirely. I sat down with Dr. George Ackerman, a former caregiver, police officer, and fierce Parkinson’s advocate, who turned personal heartbreak into global impact after losing his mom to the disease. George opens up about the raw truth of caregiving—especially as a son—and how he… Continue reading The Unseen Side of Caregiving: Advocacy After Loss with Dr. George Ackerman | EP042
When caregiving emergencies hit, most of us scramble—and I’ve been there, making late-night calls, crossing my fingers for a decent match. That’s why my conversation with Amit Shrivastava lit me up. He’s building something truly game-changing with Go Instacare—a platform that doesn’t just find caregivers, it matches them based on personality, experience, and even language… Continue reading Amit Shrivastava on AI-Powered Caregiving and Go Instacare | EP041
What if the person giving your aging parent a bath, managing their meds, or cooking their meals is just 12 years old? I shine a light on the overlooked crisis of child and teen caregivers—millions of young people in kinship care who take on adult responsibilities far too early, often in silence. These kids don’t… Continue reading Too Young To Carry This Much Caregiving | EP040