The Sunday Questionhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sunday-question--6689193
What if we changed the question?

The Sunday Question poses just those kinds of questions to ask yourself as you begin your day. As you ask these questions, you’ll connect to possibilities which help lift the weight of your stress.

By asking the same question every day for one week, you create a ritual and a reminder to pay attention to what that question creates for you, such as help, support, opportunities, financial rewards, achievements, acceptance or closure. Rather than feeling stuck in stress, your question can move you into feeling better by taking control.

Denise M. Brown, your podcast host, put this technique into practice both while caring for her parents and running her own small business. The habit helped her when life's circumstances felt overwhelming. 

We set our intention for the week with a question. When we ask a question in our head, our mind searches for our answer. With a good question, we can receive what we need.

Purchase The Sunday Question, Volumes 1 and 2, which offer helpful journal prompts to track the impact of your good questions. ]]>enMental HealthCopyright The Caregiving Yearshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21b38c7f786b444f17103f38fa285db4.jpgThe Sunday Questionhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sunday-question--6689193Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:48:32 +0000The Caregiving YearsThe Caregiving Yearsdenise@careyearsacademy.comWhen our days feel full of too much stress and too few solutions, we can feel at a loss, unsure what we could do to help ourselves. The stress can make us question if we’ll ever feel better and if life will ever be easier. What if we changed the...
What if we changed the question?

The Sunday Question poses just those kinds of questions to ask yourself as you begin your day. As you ask these questions, you’ll connect to possibilities which help lift the weight of your stress.

By asking the same question every day for one week, you create a ritual and a reminder to pay attention to what that question creates for you, such as help, support, opportunities, financial rewards, achievements, acceptance or closure. Rather than feeling stuck in stress, your question can move you into feeling better by taking control.

Denise M. Brown, your podcast host, put this technique into practice both while caring for her parents and running her own small business. The habit helped her when life's circumstances felt overwhelming. 

We set our intention for the week with a question. When we ask a question in our head, our mind searches for our answer. With a good question, we can receive what we need.

Purchase The Sunday Question, Volumes 1 and 2, which offer helpful journal prompts to track the impact of your good questions. ]]>falseepisodicWhy Me?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-me--72940014
This week, Denise unpacks both versions of "Why me" — why they're both fair to ask, where they quietly lead you astray, and a shift in how you ask the question that changes what kind of answer you get back.

Because there is a good answer. You just have to be willing to give it to yourself.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72940014Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:47:44 +0000The Caregiving YearsIt's a question that can show up as a wail — why is the hard life my life? — or as a quiet curiosity when something good comes your way and you're not sure you deserve it.Either way, it usually starts with the same thing: a comparison. Their life...
This week, Denise unpacks both versions of "Why me" — why they're both fair to ask, where they quietly lead you astray, and a shift in how you ask the question that changes what kind of answer you get back.

Because there is a good answer. You just have to be willing to give it to yourself.

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]]>464inspiring_questions,motivational_questionsfalsefullWhat Will I Preview Today?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-will-i-preview-today--72042299
What if you gave yourself a minute first?

In this episode, we explore the idea of the preview — a small, quiet practice of checking in with yourself before you go live. You can ask for feedback. You can sit with how something feels. You can find better words before they leave your mouth.

No performance required. Just a test run.

What will you preview today?

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What if you gave yourself a minute first?

In this episode, we explore the idea of the preview — a small, quiet practice of checking in with yourself before you go live. You can ask for feedback. You can sit with how something feels. You can find better words before they leave your mouth.

No performance required. Just a test run.

What will you preview today?

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How will I keep what matters safe?

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How will I keep what matters safe?

Resources]]>301intentional-questionsfalsefullWhat's Today's Request That Honors My Work?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-today-s-request-that-honors-my-work--71841000
But when others take advantage of your generosity, something shifts. You may begin to withhold, to resent, to section yourself off. And when that happens, your wisdom, knowledge and skills stay hidden — when they deserve to be shared.

This week's Sunday Question invites you to consider how to share the best of yourself while advocating for yourself. How to turn work done by individuals into work done by a supportive, gracious team.

Begin your day with this question: What's today's request that honors my work?

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71841000Sun, 03 May 2026 16:39:52 +0000The Caregiving YearsYour work matters — at home, where family members receive your wonderful care, and at the office, where colleagues have a committed partner in their corner. But when others take advantage of your generosity, something shifts. You may begin to...
But when others take advantage of your generosity, something shifts. You may begin to withhold, to resent, to section yourself off. And when that happens, your wisdom, knowledge and skills stay hidden — when they deserve to be shared.

This week's Sunday Question invites you to consider how to share the best of yourself while advocating for yourself. How to turn work done by individuals into work done by a supportive, gracious team.

Begin your day with this question: What's today's request that honors my work?

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]]>319daily_intention,intentional_questionsfalsefullWhen Can I Give Space?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-can-i-give-space--71655456
Resources]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71655456Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:12:19 +0000The Caregiving YearsWhen life changes — whether a promotion or a parent's decline — the people around us don't always respond the way we hope. In this episode, Denise explores the difference between giving space and creating distance, and why that distinction can make...
Resources]]>458good_questionsfalsefullWhen You Look Up, What Do You Hear?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-look-up-what-do-you-hear--71458676
This week's question invites you to take a break from looking down and gaze up instead — not just to see the green trees, the blue sky, the colorful blossoms, but to listen. The birds chirping. The wind moving through the leaves. The sound of kids playing.Those sounds are already part of your day. This question helps you hear them.

"When you look up, what do you hear?"

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This week's question invites you to take a break from looking down and gaze up instead — not just to see the green trees, the blue sky, the colorful blossoms, but to listen. The birds chirping. The wind moving through the leaves. The sound of kids playing.Those sounds are already part of your day. This question helps you hear them.

"When you look up, what do you hear?"

Resources]]>298intentional-questions,motivationsfalsefullAt the End of Today, How Will I Feel?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-end-of-today-how-will-i-feel--71274870
This week's Sunday Question invites you to set an intention — not for your to-do list, but for how you feel when the day is done. Productive. Brave. Enough. At peace. When you know the feeling you're working toward, you can check in with yourself throughout the day and protect your time and energy accordingly.

It's a simple practice with a powerful question at its center: "At the end of the day, how will I feel?"

Take a few minutes with this one. Your answer matters.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71274870Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:11:38 +0000The Caregiving YearsWhat if you could decide how your day ends before it even begins? This week's Sunday Question invites you to set an intention — not for your to-do list, but for how you feel when the day is done. Productive. Brave. Enough. At peace. When you know the...
This week's Sunday Question invites you to set an intention — not for your to-do list, but for how you feel when the day is done. Productive. Brave. Enough. At peace. When you know the feeling you're working toward, you can check in with yourself throughout the day and protect your time and energy accordingly.

It's a simple practice with a powerful question at its center: "At the end of the day, how will I feel?"

Take a few minutes with this one. Your answer matters.

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]]>260motivating_questionsfalsefullHow Can I Leverage This Mistake?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-leverage-this-mistake--71116991
In this episode, Denise explores how stepping back from self-judgment creates space to learn, refine, and build something better. Plus, a question to carry into your week: How can I leverage this mistake?

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In this episode, Denise explores how stepping back from self-judgment creates space to learn, refine, and build something better. Plus, a question to carry into your week: How can I leverage this mistake?

Resources]]>282intentional_questionsfalsefullWhy Wait?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-wait--70978448
What wait might you reconsider?

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70978448Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:39:59 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe hear it all the time: "Let's wait and see." And sometimes, waiting is wise. But other times, waiting puts us on hold while life keeps moving and we risk life going on without us.In this episode, we explore the difference between waiting with...
What wait might you reconsider?

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]]>312intentional_questionsfalsefullWhat Am I Over?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-am-i-over--70814064
Resources]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70814064Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:09:12 +0000The Caregiving YearsWhat are you over? This week's Sunday Question invites you to consider what you've outgrown — the drama, the decisions, the relationships that no longer serve you. When we finally choose to be over it, we get back our time, energy and focus. Press...
Resources]]>245intentional_questionsfalsefullBecause You Have Time, What Will You Do?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/because-you-have-time-what-will-you-do--70645943
But what if we decided otherwise? What if we chose to believe we have time — that we are, in fact, right on time?

This week's Sunday Question invites you to begin your day with a simple but powerful reframe: Because I have time, what will I do?

Resources]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70645943Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:05:17 +0000The Caregiving YearsWhen we worry about wasting time, we can convince ourselves that time is already lost — that it's too late to pursue the opportunity, make the change, find the love, start over. We decide there just isn't time. But what if we decided otherwise? What...
But what if we decided otherwise? What if we chose to believe we have time — that we are, in fact, right on time?

This week's Sunday Question invites you to begin your day with a simple but powerful reframe: Because I have time, what will I do?

Resources]]>320good_questions,intentional_questionsfalsefullHow Can I Celebrate Another's Joyful Win?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-celebrate-another-s-joyful-win--70537493
This week's question: How can I celebrate another's joyful win?

Resources]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70537493Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:01:03 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe've all had that moment — the achievement, the win, the hard-fought overcome. And we've all encountered that one person who just couldn't give us our celebratory moment. This week's Sunday Question invites us to be something different: a cheerleader...
This week's question: How can I celebrate another's joyful win?

Resources]]>880intentional_questions,motivating_questionsfalsefullWhat's Another Possibility?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-another-possibility--70376140
In this episode, we explore a simple but powerful practice: creating three categories of possibilities — the best case scenario, the realistic scenario, and the acceptable scenario. Together, these categories can help us release worry, conserve our energy, and stay present in our day rather than lost in a future we fear.

We'll close with a question to carry with you: "What's another possibility?"

Resources]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70376140Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:33:15 +0000The Caregiving YearsWhen we face uncertainty, we often default to the worst case scenario — and sometimes we even begin living as if the worst has already happened. But what if we gave ourselves permission to consider more than one possibility? In this episode, we...
In this episode, we explore a simple but powerful practice: creating three categories of possibilities — the best case scenario, the realistic scenario, and the acceptable scenario. Together, these categories can help us release worry, conserve our energy, and stay present in our day rather than lost in a future we fear.

We'll close with a question to carry with you: "What's another possibility?"

Resources]]>584intentional_questions,motivational_questionsfalsefullHow Can I Create a Proud Moment?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-create-a-proud-moment--70213511
When we give ourselves a proud moment, we create a memory we'll cherish. And it can happen in any next moment.

This week's question to carry into your day: How can I create a proud moment?

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When we give ourselves a proud moment, we create a memory we'll cherish. And it can happen in any next moment.

This week's question to carry into your day: How can I create a proud moment?

Resources]]>447good_questions,intentional_questionsfalsefullWhat Will Expand My Day?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-will-expand-my-day--70068298
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70068298Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:01:25 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe think about how to lengthen our lives, but what if we also thought about how to expand our days? In this episode, we explore how creating intentional moments with who and what we love can make even our most difficult days feel full and complete....
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]]>332good_questions,intentionsfalsefullHow Can I Hear and Be Heard?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-hear-and-be-heard--69874666
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Resources]]>314inspiring_questionsfalsefullWhat Can I Fluff Today?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-can-i-fluff-today--69723153
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Resources]]>343good_questions,intentions,motivationsfalsefullHow Will I Do Both?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-will-i-do-both--69582448
But here's the truth: we can do both. We can show up for others and tend to our own lives. In this episode, Denise explores the guilt and dissonance so many caregivers feel, and offers a powerful daily question to help you navigate this tension: "How will I do both?"

Because when we sacrifice too much of ourselves today, we sacrifice our ability to give enough tomorrow. Taking care of ourselves isn't selfish—it's how we become healthier, more impactful helpers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69582448Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:45:24 +0000The Caregiving YearsWhen you're helping someone through their struggle, it can feel impossible to return to your own life—your work, your family, your routines. Witnessing another's pain changes us, and it makes sense that we struggle with moving forward when their life...
But here's the truth: we can do both. We can show up for others and tend to our own lives. In this episode, Denise explores the guilt and dissonance so many caregivers feel, and offers a powerful daily question to help you navigate this tension: "How will I do both?"

Because when we sacrifice too much of ourselves today, we sacrifice our ability to give enough tomorrow. Taking care of ourselves isn't selfish—it's how we become healthier, more impactful helpers.]]>336daily_intentions,good_questions,intentional_questionsfalsefullWhat and Who Can I Leave Be?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-and-who-can-i-leave-be--69497037
Be sure to share what you'll leave be.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69497037Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:36:25 +0000The Caregiving YearsDo you find yourself constantly managing, checking in, sending messages? This Sunday Question invites you to consider the freedom that comes from letting things—and people—be. What would change if you gave everyone (including yourself) a breather? Be...
Be sure to share what you'll leave be.

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]]>343intentional_questions,motivationsfalsefullWhat Will I Leave Behind?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-will-i-leave-behind--69390821
This week, Denise explores the often-overlooked art of intentional endings. From the kind words that linger after we're gone to the painful memories we finally release, leaving behind is about so much more than closing the door.

Discover how being thoughtful about what we leave behind—both the good we offer others and the burdens we let go of—actually deepens our ability to show up fully in life.

Start your day this week asking yourself: "What will I leave behind?"

Be sure to share what you'll leave behind. 

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69390821Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:54:13 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe spend so much energy thinking about how we arrive—the impression we make, the moment we step into a room. But what about how we leave? This week, Denise explores the often-overlooked art of intentional endings. From the kind words that linger...
This week, Denise explores the often-overlooked art of intentional endings. From the kind words that linger after we're gone to the painful memories we finally release, leaving behind is about so much more than closing the door.

Discover how being thoughtful about what we leave behind—both the good we offer others and the burdens we let go of—actually deepens our ability to show up fully in life.

Start your day this week asking yourself: "What will I leave behind?"

Be sure to share what you'll leave behind. 

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]]>495inspiration,motivating_questionsfalsefullHow Will I Keep My Audience of One Content?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-will-i-keep-my-audience-of-one-content--69297273
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69297273Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:40:06 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe often worry about what others think—will they like it? Will they approve? But what about you? In this week's Sunday Question, Denise explores why your own approval matters most, and shares how she intentionally built her programs around what she...
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]]>646good_questions,intentional_questions,motivationsfalsefullWhat Change Will Be Best for Me?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-change-will-be-best-for-me--69148643
Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, and share your better change.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69148643Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:58:29 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe can change. We can change our habits, our routines, our priorities and our values—without seeking permission and without offering detailed explanations. In this week's Sunday Question, Denise explores what it means to claim your own authority to be...
Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, and share your better change.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>333intentions,motivating_questionsfalsefullWhat Can I Duplicate?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-can-i-duplicate--69042146
In this episode, we explore the power of duplication across different areas of life: from recipes and weekly schedules to family systems and creative practices. You'll discover how repeating the same process can free you from decision fatigue while still allowing room for variety and creativity.

Whether you're managing a household, planning an event, or nurturing a creative practice, this question will help you work smarter: What can you duplicate?

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042146Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:36:22 +0000The Caregiving YearsBefore starting a new project or task, Denise considers what she's already created that can be duplicated. When you duplicate and then tweak, you save yourself tons of time—and often end up with better results. In this episode, we explore the power...
In this episode, we explore the power of duplication across different areas of life: from recipes and weekly schedules to family systems and creative practices. You'll discover how repeating the same process can free you from decision fatigue while still allowing room for variety and creativity.

Whether you're managing a household, planning an event, or nurturing a creative practice, this question will help you work smarter: What can you duplicate?

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

]]>357helpful_intentions,motivating_questionsfalsefullHow Can I Stay Snug Today?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-stay-snug-today--68929816
Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, and share how you stay snug.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68929816Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:53:53 +0000The Caregiving YearsThe world can feel cold, especially to those of us committed to excellence. We pour our best efforts into our work, extend helping hands to those in need, and offer our brightest ideas—only to face criticism, doubt, and endless demands from those who...
Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, and share how you stay snug.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>392motivating_questions,weekly_intentionsfalsefullHow Will My Life Wisdom Help Today?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-will-my-life-wisdom-help-today--68799813
Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, and share your life wisdom with us.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68799813Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:34:46 +0000The Caregiving YearsWhether you're a family caregiver managing multiple concerns or a professional supporting others through difficult times, this episode invites you to recognize and use the life wisdom you've already hard-won. Join us as we explore how to make your...
Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, and share your life wisdom with us.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>330daily_motivations,intentional_questions,motivating_questionsfalsefullWhat's Today's Truthful Conversation?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-today-s-truthful-conversation--68705991
Start your day with this question: What's the truth you'll tell yourself today?

Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, and share your truth with us.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68705991Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:08:10 +0000The Caregiving YearsIn this episode, we explore why truth is essential for caregivers and families navigating health, performance, and reality. Without the truth, we're stuck in uncertainty. With it, we know what to do next—we can ask for help, research options, create...
Start your day with this question: What's the truth you'll tell yourself today?

Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, and share your truth with us.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>518good_questions,motivating_questionsfalsefullHow Can I Stand in My Power?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-stand-in-my-power--68581673
In this episode, Denise shares the inspiration behind this week's Sunday Question and reads it aloud—exploring how our experiences, wisdom, and empathy become our strength when we choose to stand in our power. Through storytelling and reflection, discover why your voice matters and how standing up encourages those around you to do the same.Start your week grounded in this question: How do you get up to stand in your power?

Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, to let us how you get up to stand in your power.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68581673Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:17:44 +0000The Caregiving YearsWhen intimidation and doubt creep in, we often retreat into silence. But what if we remembered that we have another choice? In this episode, Denise shares the inspiration behind this week's Sunday Question and reads it aloud—exploring how our...
In this episode, Denise shares the inspiration behind this week's Sunday Question and reads it aloud—exploring how our experiences, wisdom, and empathy become our strength when we choose to stand in our power. Through storytelling and reflection, discover why your voice matters and how standing up encourages those around you to do the same.Start your week grounded in this question: How do you get up to stand in your power?

Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, to let us how you get up to stand in your power.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>510daily_motivations,good_questions,inspiring_questionsfalsefullSunday Question: Who and What Can I Check?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-who-and-what-can-i-check--68485327
Begin your day with this question: Who and what can I check?

Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, to let us know what needs space in your life.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68485327Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:32:20 +0000The Caregiving YearsIn this week's episode, we explore the practice of checking—in all its forms. From checking in with loved ones during difficult times to checking out of conversations and situations that drain us, we discover how this simple act keeps us connected to...
Begin your day with this question: Who and what can I check?

Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, to let us know what needs space in your life.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>281good_questions,inspirations,motivationsfalsefullSunday Question: How Can I Make Space?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-can-i-make-space--68388055
Begin your week with this daily intention: How can I make space?

Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, to let us know what needs space in your life.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68388055Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:32:32 +0000The Caregiving YearsThis week's Sunday Question invites us to slow down and consider what needs space in our lives—from hearing our own wisdom to listening deeply to others, from resting our bodies to living by our values. Join us as we explore how taking our time can...
Begin your week with this daily intention: How can I make space?

Stop by our community, CaringOurWay.com, to let us know what needs space in your life.

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About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>351empowering_questions,good_questions,intentional_questions,intentions,motivating_questionsfalsefullSunday Question: How Will I Replace my Broken Record?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-will-i-replace-my-broken-record--68285411
Discover how to replace those harsh inner messages with ones that actually comfort and energize you—short songs of self-compassion that remind you that you're doing your best. Learn how to ask yourself the question that can transform your day: "How will I replace my broken record?" and what a better record might sound like for you.

Share about the new message you'll play with us; join us on CaringOurWay.com.

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(Image by Rahul Yadav from Pixabay)

About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68285411Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:45:08 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe all have a broken record playing in our heads—those familiar, unhelpful messages that loop on repeat. "I didn't do that well enough." "I'm failing at that." These whispered criticisms can wear us down and break our spirit. But what if you could...
Discover how to replace those harsh inner messages with ones that actually comfort and energize you—short songs of self-compassion that remind you that you're doing your best. Learn how to ask yourself the question that can transform your day: "How will I replace my broken record?" and what a better record might sound like for you.

Share about the new message you'll play with us; join us on CaringOurWay.com.

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(Image by Rahul Yadav from Pixabay)

About Denise 

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>138daily_intentions,helpful_self-talk,motivating_intentions,motivating_questionsfalsefullSunday Question: What's Today's Compassionate Rule?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-what-s-today-s-compassionate-rule--68203976
Start your week with this simple but powerful practice: ask yourself each morning, "What's today's compassionate rule?" and see how it transforms not just your day but your relationship with yourself.

Tell us about your compassionate rule by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

#motivation #inspiration #shortvideo #questions #selfdiscovery

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About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by AI ARTIST KING from Pixabay)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68203976Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:06:25 +0000The Caregiving YearsJoin us as we explore the difference between self-imposed rules that drain us and compassionate alternatives that actually serve us. We'll discover how shifting from "must" to "can" opens up space for flexibility, kindness, and authenticity in our...
Start your week with this simple but powerful practice: ask yourself each morning, "What's today's compassionate rule?" and see how it transforms not just your day but your relationship with yourself.

Tell us about your compassionate rule by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

#motivation #inspiration #shortvideo #questions #selfdiscovery

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About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by AI ARTIST KING from Pixabay)]]>184daily_intentions,empowering_questions,good_questions_podcast,intentional_questions,short_podcastsfalsefullSunday Question: How Can I Contribute Today?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-can-i-contribute-today--68081640
Through real examples and practical strategies, I invite you to consider the question: "How can I contribute today?" Because our gifts, talents, and energy truly do make a difference—in ways both large and small.

Tell us how you'll contribute by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

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About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Motaz Tawfik from Pixabay)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68081640Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:15:07 +0000The Caregiving YearsIn this episode, Denise shares a powerful mantra that transforms worry into action: Every worry needs a plan. Drawing from a recent self-care workshop with hospital discharge planners, Denise explores how we can move from feeling overwhelmed to making...
Through real examples and practical strategies, I invite you to consider the question: "How can I contribute today?" Because our gifts, talents, and energy truly do make a difference—in ways both large and small.

Tell us how you'll contribute by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Motaz Tawfik from Pixabay)]]>170daily_intentions,helpful_questions,intentional_questions,motivating_questionsfalsefullSunday Question: How Can I Use My Brake Pedal?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-can-i-use-my-brake-pedal--68020761
This episode offers a simple daily intention to help you find the wisdom in slowing down: "How can I use my brake pedal today?"

Tell us how you'll use your brake pedal by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

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About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68020761Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:16:25 +0000The Caregiving YearsIn this week's Sunday Question, we explore the difference between breaking down and hitting the brakes. When we're caught up in momentum—building, striving, making the most of every moment—we can forget that slowing down is also a choice. Before...
This episode offers a simple daily intention to help you find the wisdom in slowing down: "How can I use my brake pedal today?"

Tell us how you'll use your brake pedal by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>161daily_inspiration,daily_intentions,good_questions,inspiring_questions,intentional_questions,motivating_questionsfalsefullSunday Question: How Will I Honor Today's Progress?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-will-i-honor-today-s-progress--67930412
This week's question for daily reflection: "How will I honor today's progress?"

Perfect for: Anyone feeling discouraged by slow progress, people working on long-term personal changes, or those who tend to be their own harshest critic.

The Sunday Question podcast offers a weekly intention to carry with you through meaningful, bite-sized reflections on living with purpose.

Tell us about the progress you'll honor by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Marvols from Pixabay.)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67930412Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:42:18 +0000The Caregiving YearsAfter years of caregiving stress left her body tight and aching, Denise discovered something powerful about healing and about progress itself. In this week's Sunday Question, she shares how her physical recovery taught her that we spend too much time...
This week's question for daily reflection: "How will I honor today's progress?"

Perfect for: Anyone feeling discouraged by slow progress, people working on long-term personal changes, or those who tend to be their own harshest critic.

The Sunday Question podcast offers a weekly intention to carry with you through meaningful, bite-sized reflections on living with purpose.

Tell us about the progress you'll honor by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by 220bite-sized_reflections,calming_podcasts,daily_intentions,inspiring_podcasts,intentional_questions,motivational_questions,questions_that_motivate,short_podcastsfalsefullSunday Question: How Can I Flip the Script?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-can-i-flip-the-script--67839617
This episode offers a simple yet profound daily intention that can help you choose compassion over criticism in the stories you tell yourself. Perfect for anyone ready to break free from regret and embrace a fuller, more empowering view of their journey.

Tell us about the script you'll flip by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Stefan Schweihofer from Pixabay)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67839617Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:21:22 +0000The Caregiving YearsIn this week's Sunday Question, we explore a powerful reframe that can transform how we see ourselves and our experiences: How can I flip the script? This episode offers a simple yet profound daily intention that can help you choose compassion over...
This episode offers a simple yet profound daily intention that can help you choose compassion over criticism in the stories you tell yourself. Perfect for anyone ready to break free from regret and embrace a fuller, more empowering view of their journey.

Tell us about the script you'll flip by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Stefan Schweihofer from Pixabay)]]>261daily_intentions,good_questions,helpful_intentions,inspiring_intentions,setting_intentionsfalsefullSunday Question: What's Right for Me Right Now?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-what-s-right-for-me-right-now--67753681
Perfect for starting your day with clarity and self-compassion, this episode offers a gentle yet practical approach to navigating life's constant changes.

Tell us what's right for you right now by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Mahesh Patel from Pixabay)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67753681Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:28:52 +0000The Caregiving YearsIn this week's Sunday Question, we explore the power of two simple words that can transform how we approach our daily decisions: "right now."  Perfect for starting your day with clarity and self-compassion, this episode offers a gentle yet practical...
Perfect for starting your day with clarity and self-compassion, this episode offers a gentle yet practical approach to navigating life's constant changes.

Tell us what's right for you right now by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Mahesh Patel from Pixabay)]]>146daily_intention,good_questions,helpful_intentions,intention_setting,setting_intentions_podcasts,short_podcastsfalsefullSunday Question: How Will I Embrace This Choice?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-will-i-embrace-this-choice--67655566
Tell us about how your will embrace a choice by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Kati from Pixabay.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67655566Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:24:57 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe often second-guess our choices, especially when it comes to rest and pursuing what matters to us. This episode explores how to shift from self-doubt to self-compassion by learning to enjoy our choices rather than judge them. Discover a simple daily...
Tell us about how your will embrace a choice by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

Resources
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Kati from Pixabay.)]]>184good_questions,intentional_questions,motivating_questions,setting_intentions,weekly_intentionsfalsefullSunday Question: How Will I Enjoy a Lazy Moment Today?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-will-i-enjoy-a-lazy-moment-today--67562237
I’d love good company during my lazy moments. I invite you to join me in creating a practice of making space each day for lazy moments.

Tell us about your lazy moment by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Dariusz Grużewski from Pixabay.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67562237Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:12:38 +0000The Caregiving YearsI really want to enjoy a lazy moment — that luxurious moment of nothingness, when I could get bored but instead decide to settle into relaxing. When I start to feel a bit restless, I’ll sink further into my comfy couch and daydream. I’d love good...
I’d love good company during my lazy moments. I invite you to join me in creating a practice of making space each day for lazy moments.

Tell us about your lazy moment by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Dariusz Grużewski from Pixabay.)]]>180good_questions_podcasts,intentional_questions_podcasts,intentions,motivating_questions,motivational_questions,setting_intentions,setting_intentions_podcastsfalsefullSunday Question: What's a Better Boundary?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-what-s-a-better-boundary--67455771
I never thought anyone would ask that much of me. Until someone does.

Tell us about your better boundary by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Iulian Ursache from Pixabay.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67455771Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:01:56 +0000The Caregiving YearsI do my best to set expectations and boundaries for clients. I think I have it all figured out until a client makes a request or demand that throws me for a loop. I never thought anyone would ask that much of me. Until someone does. Tell us about...
I never thought anyone would ask that much of me. Until someone does.

Tell us about your better boundary by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Iulian Ursache from Pixabay.)]]>121good_questions,intentional_questions,motivating_questions,weekly_intentionsfalsefullSunday Question: What's Today's Small Opportunity?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-what-s-today-s-small-opportunity--67390146
Tell us about your small opportunity by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

((Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67390146Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:15:33 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe all have these kinds of small chances for improvement. To remind us to be aware of these fortuitous minutes, let’s begin our day with this question: “What’s today’s small opportunity?” Tell us about your small opportunity by visiting our...
Tell us about your small opportunity by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

((Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.)]]>173good_questions,weekly_intentionsfalsefullSunday Question: How Will I Manage This Day?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-will-i-manage-this-day--67311901
Each day, though, differs in some way.

This insight inspires this week's Sunday Question: How will I manage this day?

Tell us how you manage the various needs of your day by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67311901Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:59:29 +0000The Caregiving YearsIf every day were exactly the same, we could approach each day with the same strategies. Each day, though, differs in some way. This insight inspires this week's Sunday Question: How will I manage this day? Tell us how you manage the various needs...
Each day, though, differs in some way.

This insight inspires this week's Sunday Question: How will I manage this day?

Tell us how you manage the various needs of your day by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.)]]>113good_questions,weekly_intentionsfalsefullSunday Question: How Will I Choose Love Today?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-question-how-will-i-choose-love-today--67228899
Often, the choice we make relates to being practical, logical and systematic. When we can, let’s also let love be part of the choice.

Tell us about your choice by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67228899Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:54:41 +0000The Caregiving YearsWe face a choice over and over during our day. What and when to eat, what to wear, which route to follow to get to our destination, which words to use during our discussions, what to prioritize in our schedule. Often, the choice we make relates to...
Often, the choice we make relates to being practical, logical and systematic. When we can, let’s also let love be part of the choice.

Tell us about your choice by visiting our community, CaringOurWay.com.

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay.)]]>148good_questions,weekly_intentionsfalsefullThe Sunday Question: What Can I Drop Today?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sunday-question-what-can-i-drop-today--67132884
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Margaret8 from Pixabay.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67132884Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:09:43 +0000The Caregiving YearsWhat if we let go of wha's too heavy for our heart and head to carry? About Denise Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities...
About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.

(Image by Margaret8 from Pixabay.)]]>148good_questions,intentional_questions,motivating_questions,weekly_intentionsfalsefullThe Sunday Question: What's Today's Pampering Moment?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sunday-question-what-s-today-s-pampering-moment--67037352
What could lift us from that pressure?

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67037352Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:27:11 +0000The Caregiving YearsOur day can feel like facing non-stop needs and demands, none of which are ours. The weariness of the pressure from the must do’s can really weigh us down. What could lift us from that pressure? About Denise Denise supports individuals managing...
What could lift us from that pressure?

About Denise

Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020.

Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals.

Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and special events like the Caregiving Listener Project and the 36-Hour Christmas Chat. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Guide, Your Go-To Reference and Companion During All Stages of Your Caregiving Experience, and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, "A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness," helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. Her father died in July 2023.

Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.]]>124helpful_intentions,intentional_questions,sunday_question,weekly_intentionsfalsefull