Welcome to "Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast," hosted by Talisa A. Garcia. This channel is a dedicated space that shines a light on the courage, challenges, and unwavering commitment of caregivers. Through our episodes, we delve into the lives of those who provide (or have provided) care for loved ones. Our mission is to create a supportive community where stories of hope, resilience, and shared experiences offer solace and inspiration. Join us as we embrace the journey of caregiving with open arms.
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When Caregiving Becomes Your Identity: How to Find Yourself Again
2026/10/26
Who are you when you're no longer just the caregiver?
Caregiving is an act of love, but somewhere between managing appointments, meeting everyone else's needs, and carrying the emotional weight of caregiving, it's easy to lose sight of the person you were before caregiving became part of your identity.
In this heartfelt episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we welcome Caroline "Caro" de Posada, a bilingual life coach, motivational speaker, and host of the Bliss'n Up Podcast, for an empowering conversation about caregiver identity, emotional exhaustion, personal fulfillment, and rediscovering joy.
As the daughter of renowned motivational speaker Dr. Joachim de Posada, Caroline grew up surrounded by the principles of personal development. But her journey wasn't simply about inheriting her father's philosophy. She learned to intentionally create a joyful and meaningful life despite growing up with a chaotic foundation. Today, she helps others move beyond simply going through the motions and begin making intentional choices that bring purpose and fulfillment.
Together, we explore an important question: How do you continue showing up for the people you love without losing yourself in the process?
Whether you're caring for an aging parent, a spouse, a child with special needs, or another loved one, this conversation is a reminder that you are more than your caregiving responsibilities. Your dreams still matter. Your happiness matters. And you deserve a life filled with meaning and joy, too. Connect With Our Guest: Caroline "Caro" de Posada Discover more about Caroline's coaching, speaking, and personal development work:
🌐 Website: https://carolinedeposada.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinedeposada/
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💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinedeposada
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You Might Enjoy: On Purpose with Jay Shetty
2026/10/26
Introducing Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to You from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
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Communication expert Vinh Giang joins Jay to share practical tools from his first book, Before We Forget How to Connect, to help you become a more confident communicator and build deeper, more meaningful connections. Vinh explains how to become a better listener, avoid common communication mistakes, and speak so people actually pay attention. From sounding confident when you're nervous to speaking up in meetings, navigating difficult conversations, and making a great first impression, Vinh shares simple techniques to help you communicate more effectively and connect with people in every area of your life.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Before We Forget How To Connect
01:52 The High-Low Buffalo Icebreaker
02:45 Sharing Personal Highs
05:15 Sharing Personal Lows
11:40 Sharing Personal Buffalos
13:40 Escaping Small Talk
16:10 Overcoming Self-Judgment
17:58 Sharing Wins Without Sounding Arrogant
19:50 Communication Beyond The Script
20:40 Gen Z's Communication Struggles
23:20 Last Word, Last Letter Game
27:20 The Four Modalities Of Listening
29:50 The Three Follow-Up Questions Rule
35:50 How Do You Make A Great First Impression?
40:10 Reading the Room, Not Formulas
44:10 Finding Your Unique Voice
49:00 Life As A Book: New Chapters
50:40 Building Executive Presence
53:20 Fix Your Resting Blank Face
58:30 Filming Yourself For Self-Awareness
01:02:20 When Your Mind Goes Blank
01:06:10 The Power Of The Pause
01:09:30 How Can You Sound Confident When You’re Nervous?
01:14:40 From Texting Chemistry to Real-Life Connection
01:18:40 How to Communicate Better During Arguments
01:20:20 Learning to Speak Up In Meetings
01:25:45 How to Join a Conversation Without Feeling Awkward
01:28:20 Leaving A Conversation Gracefully
01:31:4 Embracing Vulnerability
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Anticipatory Grief and Caregiving: How to Live Fully When the Future Is Uncertain
2026/10/14
Anticipatory Grief and Caregiving: How to Live Fully When the Future Is Uncertain How do you prepare for losing someone you love while still finding the courage to live fully today?
Anticipatory grief is one of the most difficult and often misunderstood experiences caregivers face. When you're caring for someone with a life-limiting illness, the emotional journey can begin long before goodbye. In this deeply personal episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we welcome Fleur Bryant, #1 Amazon bestselling author of Never the Plan: A Memoir of Motherhood, Misdiagnosis and Unexpected Lessons, for a powerful conversation about anticipatory grief, caregiving, losing a child, disability, resilience, and finding purpose after unimaginable loss.
After losing her nine-year-old son, Toby, to adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Fleur began questioning what it truly means to live well when life unfolds differently than expected. But Fleur's story doesn't end with grief. After spending much of her life living with a misdiagnosis, Fleur now navigates Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and uses a wheelchair full-time. She is also the founder of The Make Way Foundation, an author, coach, and endurance swimmer who recently completed a remarkable 33.3-kilometer UltraSwim in Greece using only her arms. Her journey challenges the belief that living with grief or disability means giving up on joy, ambition, or the possibility of a meaningful future.
In this episode, we explore: Understanding anticipatory grief: The emotional challenges of caring for someone while facing an uncertain future. Parenting a child with a life-limiting illness: Navigating love, fear, hope, and difficult realities. Coping with the loss of a child: Finding ways to continue living while honoring someone you love. Caregiving while living with a disability: Balancing personal health challenges with the responsibility of caring for others. Finding joy alongside grief: Why happiness, gratitude, and sadness can coexist. Redefining resilience: Learning to embrace life's possibilities while acknowledging real physical and emotional limitations. Finding purpose after loss: How Fleur's experiences inspired her writing, advocacy, and The Make Way Foundation. Whether you're a family caregiver, a parent supporting a child with a rare neurological condition, someone experiencing anticipatory grief, or navigating life after losing someone you love, this conversation offers compassion, perspective, and hope. Because living fully doesn't mean living without grief. It means discovering that love, purpose, and meaningful moments can still exist alongside uncertainty. 💙 About Our Guest Fleur Bryant is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of *Never the Plan: A Memoir of Motherhood, Misdiagnosis and Unexpected Lessons. She is the founder of The Make Way Foundation, an endurance swimmer, speaker, and coach who shares her experiences of motherhood, disability, loss, and resilience to help others discover what remains possible when life doesn't go according to plan. To learn more about Fleur and to purchase her book "Never The Plan," click on this link: https://www.fleurbryant.com/
🎧 *About Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast* Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast shares authentic stories, expert perspectives, and practical resources for family caregivers navigating dementia, Alzheimer's disease, autism, cancer, rare diseases, disability, grief, mental health, and caregiver burnout.
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A Sister's Promise: Caregiving, Autism, and the Power of Family
2026/10/14
A Sister's Promise: Caregiving, Autism, and the Power of Family:
What happens when love becomes a lifelong promise? In this deeply moving episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we welcome Agazit Negash, author of Joyful Resilience, for a heartfelt conversation about autism, sibling caregiving, grief, neurodiversity, and the enduring power of family.
After losing both of her parents just 25 days apart, Agazit unexpectedly became the guardian and primary caregiver for her younger brother, Biruk, who is autistic. Through unimaginable loss, she discovered that caregiving is more than responsibility; it's a continuation of love, legacy, and the promises families make to one another. Raised by parents who embraced Biruk's unique way of experiencing the world, Agazit shares how compassion, patience, and understanding shaped their family and continue to guide her caregiving journey today.
In this episode, you'll discover:
💙 What it's like to become a sibling caregiver after the loss of your parents
💙 How autism transformed her family's understanding of love and communication
💙 The quiet strength found in everyday caregiving moments
💙 Navigating grief while honoring a loved one's legacy
💙 Why resilience is built through faith, family, and unwavering commitment
💙 Encouragement for caregivers supporting loved ones with autism and other neurodivergent conditions Whether you're a parent, sibling, caregiver, or someone supporting a loved one with autism, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and a powerful reminder that love continues long after loss.
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Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara!
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The Healthcare System Explained: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know
2026/08/11
Navigating today's healthcare system can feel overwhelming, especially when you're caring for someone you love.
In this empowering episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we welcome Dr. Terry Adirim, pediatrician, former emergency physician, healthcare executive, and one of the nation's foremost experts in healthcare leadership and patient advocacy.
With more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical medicine, federal healthcare policy, military medicine, and healthcare technology, Dr. Adirim has helped shape some of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. Now, she's helping caregivers become confident advocates through practical tools, expert guidance, and her new book, The Prepared Patient: Your Guide to Surviving the Health Care System.
Whether you're caring for an aging parent, a child with special healthcare needs, a spouse, or another loved one, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to become a stronger advocate.
💙 Because when caregivers are prepared, patients receive better care.
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Dr. Terry Adirim
- Purchase Dr. Terry's Adirim Book: The Prepared Patient
o The Prepared Patient from Amazon
o The Prepared Patient from Johns Hopkins Press
- Book's landing page:
o https://thepreparedpatient.com/
- Instagram:
o @ThePreparedPatient
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The Healthcare Maze: How Caregivers Can Avoid Costly Medical Mistakes
2026/07/21
When someone you love is diagnosed with a serious illness, you don't just become a caregiver, you become an advocate, a researcher, a care coordinator, and often the last line of defense in a healthcare system that can be overwhelming to navigate.
In this eye-opening episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Auvil, former Healthcare System Director, caregiver advocate, and author of The No BS Guide for Caregivers: How to Survive the Healthcare Maze.
After spending more than 22 years working inside hospitals and healthcare leadership, Tiffany believed she understood the system, until her husband was diagnosed with cancer. During his treatment, a simple clerical error nearly delayed lifesaving care, proving that even healthcare professionals can find themselves fighting a system that isn't built with caregivers in mind.
Driven by both professional expertise and profound personal loss, Tiffany now empowers caregivers with practical tools to confidently navigate medical appointments, insurance challenges, treatment decisions, and patient advocacy.
Whether you're caring for a spouse, parent, child, or friend, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to better advocate for the people you love.
💙 Because informed caregivers save lives, and no caregiver should have to navigate the healthcare system alone.
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https://www.tiffanyauvil.com/ Purchase: "The No BS Guide for Caregivers: How to Survive the Healthcare Maze" https://www.tiffanyauvil.com/book https://www.amazon.com/No-BS-Guide-Caregivers-Healthcare/dp/B0H4SRJMHS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TW2FXDE73PNQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bS75RxDB-Akc0gmkDWF-WWHegKH2vys6ub3EoNjzskNSVNth9URHNA6h9eVw_K63xX4TTmOio4HU61Tff8X415cwLH10h5pHRVEKBgXxUdu_CLs0GWAeG2clijRtKyFZuvhwIP1ojD1SWQr-l0JcgZRMTTxr09CyebtfCFAjBkf83WOv3LTGglQBmh4XPxZm4X40XCEXYHq8iVQWrs4rzpiKKgkZxX7pVrpd3pGvhp0.fsKA_lSnvcpAt6MUa-s1LIq7ZJZuq2UiJ8hCbcGtJSU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+no+bs+guide+for+caregivers&qid=1784043674&sprefix=the+no+bs+guide%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1
Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara!
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The Questions Every Caregiver Should Ask a Cancer Doctor
2026/07/07
A cancer diagnosis can change everything, not only for the person receiving treatment, but for the family members and caregivers walking beside them.
In this empowering episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Camille M. Williams, M.D., also known as Queen, a board-certified Radiation Oncologist, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and founder of Questions 4 Cancer Doctors.
With more than 20 years of experience in military and civilian medicine, Dr. Williams has dedicated her career to helping patients, caregivers, veterans, and military families navigate cancer with knowledge, confidence, and hope. From treating cancer patients and leading radiation oncology programs within the Department of Defense to advocating for veterans affected by cancer and toxic exposures, she brings both exceptional medical expertise and heartfelt compassion to every conversation.
Whether you're caring for a spouse, parent, child, friend, or you're navigating your own cancer journey, this conversation offers practical guidance, trusted medical insight, and encouragement for every step ahead.
💙 Because informed caregivers become stronger advocates, and no one should face cancer alone.
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Connect with Dr. Camille M. Williams:
Main Website: https://www.Q4CD.com
Cancer Advocacy Consult website: https://clarity.Q4CD.com
New YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Q4CD/
Facebook Dr. Williams: https://www.facebook.com/QueenTheMaven/
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Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara!
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"When Grief Has No Words: How Storytelling Helps Caregivers Heal"
2026/06/23
What happens when grief becomes too big for words?
For many caregivers, grief begins long before a loved one passes away. It's the emotional weight of anticipatory grief, caregiver burnout, and loving someone through a diagnosis, decline, or uncertain future. Yet many people struggle to find language for what they're feeling.
In this powerful episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Justin Anderson, also known by his pen name J. Vaelorin, founder and creative director of VaelorinVerse, a unique dark fantasy universe where mental health serves as the magic system.
After losing his grandmother to cancer, Justin spent years carrying grief he didn't know how to name. Through storytelling, folklore, and creative expression, he built a world that explores grief, healing, resilience, emotional wellness, and the invisible burdens carried by caregivers, first responders, veterans, and those navigating life's hardest seasons.
If you've ever felt alone in your grief, struggled to find the words for your emotions, or wondered how to navigate the caregiving journey while protecting your own mental health, this episode is for you.
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Website: vaelorinverse.com Instagram: @jvaelorin Facebook: @jvaelorin TikTok: @jvaelorin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jvaelorin
Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara!
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"What Every Caregiver Must Know About Heart Disease"
2026/06/09
How to Care for a Loved One with Heart Disease: A Cardiologist's Guide for Caregivers, featuring Dr. Bilal Ahmed. Heart disease can change a family's life in an instant.
Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, family member, or friend, knowing how to support a loved one with heart disease can feel overwhelming. In this insightful episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Bilal Ahmed, an interventional and structural cardiologist, devoted husband and father, and cofounder of Lylah Health. Dr. Ahmed specializes in treating heart attacks, repairing damaged heart valves, and helping patients live healthier, longer lives.
Drawing on both his medical expertise and personal experiences supporting caregivers, Dr. Ahmed shares practical advice for navigating heart disease, understanding treatment options, advocating for loved ones, and making lifestyle changes to support long-term heart health.
If you are caring for someone with heart disease or want to learn how to protect your own heart health, this episode offers expert guidance, practical tools, and hope. Shop
Mama Mable's Caregivers Resources:
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Get in touch with Dr. Bilal Ahmed:
- Dr. Malik Bilal Ahmed, MD - Columbus, GA
- Cardiology - providers.emoryhealthcare.org
- Chhokar Clinic website: https://chhokarclinic.com/ Purchase Dr. Bilal Ahmed's supplements:
- Lylah Health: www.lylahhealth.com - The blog page includes educational posts by me with all facts/claims hyperlinked to the original medical studies.
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The 5 Pillars of Health Every Caregiver Needs to Know
2026/05/19
The 5 Pillars of Health Every Caregiver Needs to Know | Caregiver Burnout, Wellness & Sustainable Health
Are you a caregiver feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or struggling to prioritize your own health?
In this powerful episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Graham Hawley, Certified Health and Wellness Coach and founder of Simply Health Conscious, to break down the 5 Pillars of Health that every caregiver needs to build sustainable energy, prevent burnout, and improve overall well-being.
Graham shares a simple, science-backed approach to caregiver health, metabolic wellness, stress management, and sustainable lifestyle changes—without extreme diets, calorie counting, or unrealistic routines.
If you're caring for others while neglecting your own health, this episode will help you:
✔ Improve energy and reduce caregiver burnout
✔ Build sustainable, healthy habits
✔ Support mental health and emotional resilience
✔ Take control of your well-being without overwhelm
💛 You cannot pour from an empty cup. Your health matters too.
🎧 Watch now and subscribe for more conversations on caregiving, mental health, and wellness.
Resources for Caregivers:
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Connect with Graham Hawley:
https://www.simplyhealthconscious.com/ Instagram: Simplyhealthconscious. Facebook: Graham Hawley. YouTube: Simply Health Conscious
Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara!
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"The Moment Caregivers Realize They Need Help"
2026/05/08
The Moment Caregivers Realize They Need Help
Caregiving often begins with love, but many caregivers reach a moment when the responsibility becomes overwhelming. How do you know when it's time to ask for help?
In this thoughtful and compassionate episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, Executive Director and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston. With nearly 30 years of experience in elder services, Wendy brings a calm, practical voice to one of the hardest realities caregivers face: recognizing when they cannot carry the responsibility alone.
As a licensed social worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Wendy works closely with families caring for aging parents and loved ones living with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other cognitive conditions. She shares guidance on navigating difficult conversations about bringing in home care, identifying the signs of caregiver burnout, and protecting your own well-being while supporting someone you love.
If you are caring for an aging parent, supporting a loved one with dementia, or feeling the emotional weight of caregiving, this episode offers reassurance, practical advice, and a reminder that asking for help is not failure, it's wisdom.
🎧 Subscribe to Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast for more conversations on caregiving, resilience, dementia care, and family support.
Resources Needed for Caregivers:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregivers
Learn more about the Services Wendy Adlerstein provides:
https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston/
Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara!
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"The Gifts of Grief: What Caregivers Need to Hear Right Now"
2026/03/05
In this heartfelt episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Lee Atherton, a certified grief, end-of-life, and resilience coach who has spent over 15 years walking alongside individuals and families through some of life's most tender and painful moments.
Lee shares her profound insights on how caregivers can honor their own emotions while supporting loved ones facing terminal illness. From the chaos of anticipatory grief to the quiet moments of meaning-making, she offers practical tools, deep compassion, and powerful stories to help caregivers move from survival to healing.
Whether you're actively caring for someone, grieving a loss, or preparing to say goodbye, this episode reminds you that grief can carry unexpected gifts and you are not alone.
Contact Rev Lee Atherton:
- https://CoachRev.com
- https://www.facebook.com/CoachRevGrief
Music Featuring:
AZARA
@Azaramusic www.azaramusic.com
Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer
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Motherhood, Chinese Medicine & Rare Disorders
2026/02/18
Motherhood, Chinese Medicine & Rare Disorders: How Dr. Chloe Weber Built Her Own Path
What does caregiving look like when there is no "off" switch?
In this powerful episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Chloe Weber, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, herbal formulator, and devoted mother to a child living with a rare genetic disorder. Dr. Chloe shares her real-life journey as a full-time caregiver navigating chronic sleep disruption, emotional exhaustion, and the constant advocacy required when raising a medically complex child.
Through the use of Chinese herbal medicine, holistic wellness practices, and sustainable routines, Dr. Chloe has created a path that supports both her son and her own mental health as a caregiver. This episode is a must-watch for parents, caregivers, and families navigating rare diseases, autism, or chronic conditions while trying to avoid burnout.
If you're searching for caregiver support, resilience strategies, or alternative wellness tools to help you stay grounded on your caregiving journey. This conversation will inspire and empower you.
Connect with Dr. Chloe Weber:
- https://radicalremedy.org/
- Email: [email protected]
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Music Featuring:
AZARA
@Azaramusic
www.azaramusic.com
Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer
🎙️ "Caregiving As a Labor of Love: Finding Purpose Without Losing Yourself"
2026/02/10
Caregiving is often described as a labor of love, but what happens when love begins to cost you your sense of self?
In this heartfelt episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we're joined by Charlayne Van‑Skinner, Certified Life Coach and founder of Passion Flower Coaching, LLC, for an honest and empowering conversation about caregiving, purpose, and personal identity.
With a background in law and public service, Charlayne brings clarity, compassion, and lived experience to the caregiving journey. Drawing from her own path as a caregiver and her transformational workshop, "Labor of Love: A Caregivers Workshop," she helps caregivers confront fear, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with who they are beyond their caregiving role.
This episode is for caregivers who:
Feel emotionally exhausted or burned out. Struggle with balancing caregiving and personal fulfillment. Want to rediscover purpose without guilt. Need reassurance that caring for themselves matters too 💛
You don't have to lose yourself to be a loving caregiver.
Connect with Charlayne Van:
- https://passionflowercoaching.com/
🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a caregiver who needs encouragement today.
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AZARA @Azaramusic www.azaramusic.com Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer
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🎙 "Forgiveness, Survival, and the Courage to Begin Again"
2026/01/23
What does it really mean to forgive , especially when the wounds run deep?
In this powerful episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Anjalia McGoldrick, a licensed professional counselor, metaphysician, hypnotherapist, and international award-winning author. From surviving childhood trauma and teen motherhood to becoming a psychotherapist who helps others heal, Anjalia shares her deeply personal story of forgiveness, resilience, and transformation.
This conversation explores how caregivers, survivors, and anyone carrying emotional burdens can begin the forgiveness journey without pressure, without shame, and with the freedom to reclaim peace.
Whether you're a caregiver, healing from trauma, or simply searching for the strength to start again. This episode will meet you where you are.
To Connect with Anjalia McGoldrick:
- www.anjaliamcgoldrick.com
To purchase: The Child I Left Behind: A Mother's Journey Toward Healing and Forgiveness:
- https://www.amazon.com/Child-Left-Behind-Mothers-Forgiveness/dp/B0F6D4ZGS7
Musci by: AZARA @Azaramusic www.azaramusic.com Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer
🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.
#ForgivenessJourney #CaregiverHealing #EmotionalWellness #TraumaToTriumph #MamaMablesCaregivers #MamaMablesCaregiversPodcast
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Mbahmed46041 2026/06/05
Phenomenal host: Lylah x Mama Mable
Talisa was a phenomenal host! Her homage to her mother, the interactive nature of the dialogue, and her efforts to pause and highlight insights made i...
★★★★★
Jenny Lytle RN 2025/06/13
Such a thoughtful and engaging podcast!
Talisa is a warm and welcoming host. Our conversation flowed naturally, and was one of my favorite podcast guesting experiences. She has a gift for en...