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Send a text Some years, Christmas looks quieter—and that’s okay.  In this segment, Dr. Jackson and I talk about giving yourself permission to take a pass from the pressure. A full pass or a partial one. No explanations required. Because the season can still be merry and bright without all the things. And sometimes, honoring your healthy habits—rest, movement, nourishment, boundaries—is the most meaningful gift you can give yourself. You don’t have to wait for January 1 to begin again. You can start the new year now, by choosing peace. ✨ If this resonates, you’re not alone.

Send a text Roberta didn't make it easy.  In this episode of The Roberta Series, I share one of the hardest parts of dementia care: figuring out whether my mom was truly declining or manipulating the moment.  With Mom’s lifelong patterns of avoidance and manipulation, it took a lot of eyes — family, doctors, APS — to determine what was real decline. From constant cancellations to getting lost behind the wheel, this episode highlights the key signs, the medical pushback, and the moment everything became undeniable. www.dawnnewton.com

Send a text In this opening episode, I share the story behind The Roberta Series — why I created it, what it’s about, and who it’s for. When my mom, Roberta, was diagnosed with dementia, I realized how little I actually knew about the disease — beyond the basics of memory loss, confusion, and agitation. That diagnosis was the beginning of a long, eye-opening journey for our family. This series isn’t just about dementia — it’s about the real, messy, and complicated experience of caring for a difficult parent and trying not to lose yourself in the process. My hope is that it offers understanding, support, and maybe even a little comfort for anyone walking a similar path. Caring for someone who’s nearing the end of their life — even under the best circumstances — will take a lot out of you. Especially with a difficult parent, you just want to get through it, and it’s easy to feel isolated or alone. The emotions, the history, the triggers… it’s a lot. This is a rough journey, and it’s okay to reach out. I’d love to hear from you — your questions, your story, or just to connect. www.dawnnewton.com

Send a text The Roberta Series is a raw, unfiltered look at what it’s really like to care for a difficult, narcissistic parent at the end of their life. It’s about navigating dementia, denial, and decades of emotional complexity — all while trying to hold onto compassion and your own sense of self. My mom, Roberta, passed in 2021 from dementia. Caring for her — with my husband and brother by my side — was complicated, exhausting, and eye-opening. Months into our caregiving journey, I discovered a letter my dad wrote to her in 1965, just days before my first birthday. That letter revealed the truth about my parents’ relationship: how I watched him try to make up for his past mistakes, and how my mom never let it go. It became the lens through which I could finally understand the dynamics that shaped my childhood and connected the dots on the chaos I had spent my life witnessing. My dad spent years trying to make amends. My mom never let him. Through these episodes, I’ll share the stages of our journey — her diagnosis, building our care team, removing her car and cigarettes, placing her in a care facility, and ultimately navigating hospice. This isn’t about bitterness — it’s about truth, healing, and the messy reality of loving someone who could never love you back in the way you needed. Beneath the logistics lies a deeper truth — the balancing act between duty and resentment, compassion and boundaries, love and endurance. For anyone who has cared for a parent who is difficult, manipulative, or complicated — or is preparing for that day — this one’s for you. www.dawnnewton.com

Send a text This holiday season, we’re celebrating Neighborsgiving with HGTV’s Stars of Home Town, Ben & Erin Napier, in partnership with Bob’s Red Mill and their Moregetherness movement.  From cookie swaps to spontaneous doorstep drop-offs, the Napiers share how homemade food can spark real connection, build community, and ease loneliness—one dish at a time.  Tune in as they reveal their favorite ways to bring neighbors together and show how a little generosity (and a lot of baking) can make your neighborhood feel like home. www.bobsredmill.com

Send a text From viral outrage to violent rhetoric — are we even talking anymore, or just fighting to be heard?  My thoughts on the collapse of conversation and the rise of chaos, and why it’s time to choose curiosity over conflict before we forget how to talk at all.

Send a text Abraham Lincoln was a loner who changed the course of history. At a time when we’re more divided than ever, his story feels more relevant than ever. In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Shapiro,  lawyer, writer and author of How to Be Abe Lincoln, about what it really means to lead with integrity, humor, and heart — even when you feel completely alone. It’s a conversation about courage, compassion, and the kind of quiet strength the world still needs. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about what it means to be a little more like Lincoln, right now.

Send a text Dr. Michelle Jackson, ND, dives into SIBO - small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.  It's a condition that happens when bacteria that normally live in the large intestine end up in the small intestine, where they don't belong.  Dr. Jackson will unpack what SIBO is, why it happens and the ways it can be treated and managed.  https://drjacksonnd.com/

Send a text Did you know? Not all inflammation is bad. Acute inflammation is your body’s natural defense - it helps you heal when you’re injured or fighting off infection.  But when inflammation becomes chronic, it can quietly contribute to serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even cognitive decline.  Dr. Jackson joins us to break down: -  What chronic inflammation really is -  The hidden triggers behind it -  Practical lifestyle steps to calm it down Tune in to learn how you can protect your long-term health, starting today.

Send a text Janet Skeslien Charles took the world by storm in 2021 with the publication of the instant bestseller, The Paris Library. THE PARISIAN CHAPTER will give fans of her previous works a new story to devour, but it also serves as the perfect entry point into the world that the author has created for her fans. This original audiobook follows Lily, one of the protagonists of The Paris Library, after moving to France from her small town in Montana to follow in the footsteps of Odile, her beloved neighbor who told her stories of WWII heroism at the American Library in Paris. https://www.jskesliencharles.com/

Send a text Dr. Taylor is a sought-after public speaker on hormones and women's health. In her new book,  THE HORMONE MANUAL: A Straightforward Guide for Every Woman at Every Stage of Life, Dr. Taylor shows why, in matters of physical health, mental health, and total well-being, hormones are everything.  Dr. Taylor gives her readers the knowledge and power to understand the role of hormones in not only PMS, baby blues, and hot flashes but also in sleep issues, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, arthritis, dementia, and more.

Send a text  In 'How The Poor Can Save Capitalism: Rebuilding the Path to the Middle Class', John Hope Bryant presents practical ways to bring financial inclusion, opportunities, and hope to America's struggling economic majority.  Fully 70 percent of our economy is powered by consumer spending, not by business or government.  And it's not wealthy consumers who are driving economic growth in this country.  It's the bottom 80 percent of Americans by income, who spend 90 percent of their pay every year.  This book is NOT about socialism and it’s definitely not about communism.  John Hope Bryant is an entrepreneur, author, advisor, and one of the nation's most recognized empowerment leaders.

Send a text All Holocaust survivor stories are precious because of the unlikely odds of escaping the Nazi’s comprehensive onslaught, but many have never been investigated, told, or understood. In the new book, FAMILY TREASURES LOST & FOUND, journalist Karen A. Frenkel (a co-author with Isaac Asimov on the book, Robots: Machines in Man’s Image), chronicles the survival of her Polish Jewish parents, the journey to recover their history…and if her grandfather indeed hid jewels in their basement according to family legend.  A gripping detective story and memoir, Frenkel’s investigation shows what it takes to survive against seemingly impossible obstacles amidst the Nazi war machine.

Send a text From busy homes to cozy apartments, your bathroom should work for you life – and look great too!  Here with smart and stylish tips to refresh your space is designer, renovation expert, and star of HGTV’s Bargain Block, Keith Bynum. Keith will also spotlight a few standout products from American Standard – a brand trusted by generations for its lasting quality, thoughtful design, and everyday functionality.  As part of its commitment to supporting homeowners and celebrating its long legacy of being a part of people’s home, American Standard is giving back in a big way with the launch of The American Standard 150th Down Payment Contest. https://www.hgtv.com/shows/bargain-block https://www.americanstandard-us.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooyhlRxgmBNvsxpNA2jYE1qNKdcat86SazjSPLT2edWCs_vRdhm

Send a text QVC and TikTok are rewriting the rules of live commerce with a first-of-its-kind Super Brand Day streaming live on May 14th.  This will be a full day of creator-and celebrity-led live shopping, exclusive product drops and deals as well as the announcement of the 2025 Quintessential 50 (Q50) class - a collective of trailblazing women 50+ from all walks of life showing the power of reinvention at any age. Here to tell us about this social-first shopping experience are celebrity makeup artist, Mally Roncal and QVC program host, Terri Conn. https://www.qvc.com/content/featured/internet-famous.html