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”

Let’s be honest—when you’re a caregiver, sleep feels like a luxury you can’t afford. But after my conversation with Dr. Lucinda Sykes, I see how crucial real rest is, not just for our energy, but for our long-term health. Lucinda pulls back the curtain on the myths around sleeping pills and reveals the eye-opening science… Continue reading Sleeping Pills vs. Real Rest: Dr. Lucinda Sykes Shares the Science | EP034
You can’t pour from an empty cup—and you definitely can’t raise confident kids if you’re running on fumes. Talking with Francine Juhlin lit me up with the reminder that self-care and storytelling are powerful tools, not just for adults, but for the kids in our lives too. Francine’s journey from military squad leader to children’s… Continue reading How Francine Juhlin Builds Confident Kids and Empowered Parents Through Story | EP033
Sometimes life throws you so many changes at once, you wonder who you are anymore. Talking with Mardi Winder-Adams reminded me just how often caregiving, grief, and major transitions like divorce pile up—and how vital it is to give yourself grace while sorting it all out. Mardi, a divorce coach who’s walked the caregiving road… Continue reading Navigating Divorce and Caregiving at Midlife: Insights from Mardi Winder-Adams | EP032
You don’t have to follow someone else’s definition of success to create a life that lights you up. Sitting down with Dr. Michelle Montero reminded me of the power in honoring your personal values—especially when the world expects you to hustle nonstop. Michelle’s journey from academia to entrepreneurship shows what happens when you stop living… Continue reading Trust Yourself More: A Wake-Up Call from Dr. Michelle Montero | EP031
Joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a choice. Bonita Joy Yoder, a recovering attorney turned ventriloquist and humor expert, shares how laughter, play, and a shift in mindset create powerful healing. Through her puppets and her work in humor therapy, she shows that embracing joy—especially in tough times can be life-changing. Whether it’s using humor to… Continue reading From Lawyer to Laughter: Bonita Joy Yoder’s Journey to Joy | EP030