Best Rachael Wonderlin Podcasts (2025)

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Emergency Contact NFC Keychains: Interview with Dawna Duke 26:02

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7d ago26:02

26:02

The Dementia By Day Team interviewed Dawna Duke about the keychains she's creating, which are programmed to share emergency contact information with the tap of your phone. As easily as you set up and use the "tap to pay" function on your smart phone, you can program Near-Field Communication (NFC) chips with important information like an emergency c…

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Creator of Dementia-Friendly Online “Shopping” Experience, Sori Han 28:17

20d ago28:17

28:17

Rachael and Natalie of the Dementia By Day Team had a really interesting conversation with Sori Han, the inventor of and mastermind behind Shopazon! Shopazon is a unique website for people living with dementia in which they can experience "shopping" without spending any money. In this episode, Sori shares other dementia-friendly websites and apps h…

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Mini Podcast: Behind the Scenes of Our Short Film 3:22

1M ago3:22

3:22

We are exactly one month away from the one-year anniversary of our short film's release! In this mini podcast episode, Rachael Wonderlin talks about the inspiration behind Dementia By Day's short film, "Embracing Their Reality." She talks about why the Dementia By Day team decided to make this as narrative as possible, instead of a straightforward …

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AirBnB Catastrophies with Kara and Shaddy 51:47

1M ago51:47

51:47

"Our renter starts calling us on FaceTime, telling us that the toilet is overflowing and how they're trying to remove the toilet. We're like, 'Uh, don't remove the toilet!" Then they say, 'There's so much water, there's so much water everywhere! We need another unit!'" Kara Wonderlin and Shaddy Mzeghet met in Miami in 2020 and, shortly after they b…

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Mini Podcast: Is this Study Real? 3:13

2M ago3:13

3:13

When you come across an article about a so-called study that claims X thing "cures" or "causes" dementia, ask yourself one critical question before researching any further: Is this claim measurable? In order to be scientifically valid, studies need to consistently prove that they have measured the same results over and over. A small sample set of c…

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Baking a Cookie Biz From Scratch with Connie Feda 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

Meet Connie Feda, Co-Founder of Cookie Cookie Ice Cream Company in Pittsburgh, PA, a company that trains individuals living with disabilities how to bake, engage with others in a service role, and get involved with the community. Connie is a mom of six kids and she started Cookie Cookie Ice Cream to find a place for her daughter with Down's Syndrom…

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Mini Podcast: "Sensory" Activities in Dementia Care 3:06

2M ago3:06

3:06

We aren't big fans of "sensory" items/boxes/walls in dementia care. Even though the intention behind these programming items is great, they are often difficult to introduce and residents aren't sure how to interact with them. Listen to find out what we suggest to replace these types of activities!By Rachael Wonderlin

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I Can't Hustle Any Harder Than This with Rachael Wonderlin 33:33

2M ago33:33

33:33

"I went home and I opened my laptop and thought, 'I'm going to find a new job.' I was on Indeed for about five minutes before I realized, I can't do this again—I can't go work for someone else. I'm going to leverage this blog I've built and turn it into a dementia consulting business." Rachael Wonderlin started Dementia By Day as a blog in 2014 and…

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Mini Podcast: Activities for People with Low Vision 3:01

3M ago3:01

3:01

These are activities that Rachael Wonderlin, founder and CEO of Dementia By Day, recommends for anyone living with dementia, but they are particularly well-suited to people with low vision. Rachael encourages you to get creative engaging your other senses and offers a couple of concrete ideas to get you started in this niche of activities.…

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"I realized I HATED my business!" with Amanda Nowak 31:04

3M ago31:04

31:04

"It was the first night of our vacation and I looked at my husband and said, 'I hate my business and I don't want to do this anymore.'" Amanda Nowak and Rachael met years ago when Amanda owned a successful, 7-figure senior living-based design business. From the outside, everything looked perfect, but on the inside, Amanda was suffering. "I was asha…

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Mini Podcast: Dementia Caregiving Cost/Benefits Analysis 3:30

3M ago3:30

3:30

This is what you’re going to do when you’re deciding to make— or not make— a change to your loved one’s care. Should you make this change, especially if it's drastic? The answer is ultimately, “It depends.” It depends on the person and how much their quality of life would improve (benefit) for the inconvenience, or even trauma, it would cause (cost…

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The Family BUSiness with Kat and Nick Walker 31:44

3M ago31:44

31:44

On this episode of I Can’t Hustle Any Harder Than This, we talk to Nick and Kat Walker, the owners of Burgh Bus - Pittsburgh’s best and most unique experience on wheels! The Burgh Bus offers interactive comedy shows, themed tours, private party rentals and more. Find out how Nick and Kat got started and all the twists and turns along the way (inclu…

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Mini Podcast: You're Still the Caregiver 3:12

3M ago3:12

3:12

Even if you move your loved one to a dementia care community, you are still their caregiver, the person who is responsible for them. Though the responsibilities may shift, the "buck stops with you," as the expression goes. Let's talk about it.By Rachael Wonderlin

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From Gym-Hopping to Owning Her Own Gym with Mindy McHale 30:27

4M ago30:27

30:27

"I was working for a government contracting company that promised me all the talks of the government shutting down would never happen. But when they did indeed shut down and then reopened, they'd changed the parameters of our contract and I was no longer needed. So I said, 'I'm not going to work for anybody ever again because you can't trust, you h…

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Mini Podcast: Should You Get a Sitter for Your Loved One with Dementia? 3:35

4M ago3:35

3:35

What is a "sitter" and does your loved one living with dementia need one? Let's talk about it. In this episode, Rachael breaks down considerations you should make when weighing whether or not to hire a sitter for your loved one living with dementia. She discusses options that are worth trying first before resorting to hiring a sitter, and cases in …

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Inside The Business of Divorce with Candice Komar 46:11

4M ago46:11

46:11

On episode 11 of I Can't Hustle Any Harder Than This, we talk to Candice Komar, partner in the family law firm of Pollock Begg. Candice works in family law—primarily in divorce—and that's why we wanted to talk to her about the business of getting divorced: what's involved, who gets divorced and when, how she got into family law, and much, much more…

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Interview with Janice Goldberg from Matter of Mind film 31:05

4M ago31:05

31:05

After 45 happy years together, Janice noticed that her life partner Sue had begun to repeat herself. "What do you want for dinner?" she'd ask. Then, a few minutes later, she'd say again, "What do you want for dinner?" As it turns out, Sue has Alzheimer's. Janice and Sue were recently featured in Matter of Mind, a PBS documentary that follows three …

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"Just go out and get a real estate license!" 29:02

5M ago29:02

29:02

On this episode of I Can't Hustle Any Harder Than This #podcast join us as we interview Zack Roach, our friend and #realtor as we talk about how difficult it actually is to get a real estate license. "When did you decide to become a real estate agent?" "When my wife showed me her pregnancy test." We've known Zack for years from #improv and #sketchc…

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Mini Podcast: Bring a Task 3:09

5M ago3:09

3:09

Whether you live with your loved one with dementia or you visit them in a care community, your time together will probably be most enjoyable if you bring an activity with you for the two of you to do together. This is a great way for you to connect with your loved one! I suggest simple, everyday activities like folding, sorting, or games like finis…

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Stay-At-Home Mom Drama: Getting Pulled into an MLM 33:08

5M ago33:08

33:08

"It started on Instagram. This woman commented on my photo about a breakfast shake, 'Way to go mom!' For the next month, on every picture, she'd comment something smart underneath it. That turned into her reaching out to me. Next thing you know, I ended up getting sucked into her pyramid scheme. I spent so much money. I got suckered into buying the…

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Mini Podcast: The "Out-of-Towners" 3:06

5M ago3:06

3:06

"They seem fine!" This is the refrain of the folks we at Dementia By Day refer to as the "out-of-towners." The out-of-towners think they know best and they are very vocal about the care they believe your loved one should receive, but in reality, they are out of touch with what it's like caring for someone living with dementia. If you have out-of-to…

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Getting Professionally GHOSTED 32:05

5M ago32:05

32:05

On this episode of I CAN'T HUSTLE ANY HARDER THAN THIS, we talk with Matt Reiners, an experienced entrepreneur and salesperson. We talk about where he's gotten some great ideas, how he developed his companies, LinkedIn, startup culture, sales, silent discos, and, our favorite topic...GHOSTING. When Matt was 22, he was a "glorified personable robot"…

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Mini Podcast: The 3-Prong Approach to Moving Someone to Dementia Care 3:10

6M ago3:10

3:10

People often ask me how to break the news to their loved one living with dementia that they will be moving to a dementia care community. We NEVER want to say something like, "Mom, we are moving you to dementia care because there is something wrong with your brain," and we especially don't want to add, "remember?!" when they ask about what's going o…

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"I was in a business cult!" PART 2 with Anna Failla 38:57

6M ago38:57

38:57

WOW. We had so much fun interviewing Anna about her experience in #DevilCorp that we knew we had to do it again! Before tuning into Part Two, check out Part One. Shortly after graduating college, Anna was offered a job with a "marketing company" who promised that, if she worked hard enough, she could one day become a BUSINESS OWNER! We also talked …

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Mini Podcast: Dementia and Hospice 3:25

6M ago3:25

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My #1 piece of advice when it comes to hospice: Look into it before you think it's time. Don't wait too long, because it's an invaluable resource for people living with dementia and their families. Listen to learn how someone living with dementia might qualify for hospice.By Rachael Wonderlin

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The MYTH of the $100k Month 36:04

6M ago36:04

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On this episode of I CAN'T HUSTLE ANY HARDER THAN THIS, we talk with Leah Steele of Searching for Serenity about #burnout , #entrepreneurship , and the myth of the six-figure month (at least how many business owners describe it!) As Leah says on her site, "I am a reformed stress addict, former insomniac, running a constant inner monologue of stress…

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Mini Podcast: Types of Care 3:40

7M ago3:40

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For family caregivers of people living with dementia, the offerings of the senior living landscape can be super confusing. In this mini episode of the Dementia By Day Podcast, Rachael Wonderlin introduces some of the most common types of care offered in senior living, and explains how these designations can vary widely not only from country to coun…

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"I was in a business cult!" PART 1 with Anna Failla 28:46

7M ago28:46

28:46

"It turned out that there wasn't an apartment for each of us, paid for by the company, like they said there would be. There were four of us, sleeping on air mattresses, in a one-bedroom apartment." Join us as we talk to Anna Faila about her experience in a business cult, "DevilCorp," (real name changed, of course) during her early 20s. When Anna an…

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Mini Podcast: Misinformation on Social Media 4:14

7M ago4:14

4:14

Back when Rachael first started posting content about caring for people with dementia, there were very few people inhabiting this same niche on the internet. Now, there are more and more cropping up every day. In this mini podcast episode, Rachael talks about the importance of double-checking the information you come across on the internet when it …

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He has HOW many projects going on right now?! w/ Kyle Hupman 36:47

7M ago36:47

36:47

On this episode of I Can't Hustle Any Harder Than This (find us on Instagram at @cant_hustleanyharder)! we interview Kyle Hupman, sound mixer and founder of Audio412. Kyle was inspired by #taylorswift and the #erastour when realized JUST HOW LONG Taylor has been hustling, creating, and growing her empire. After that concert, Kyle was inspired to fi…

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From FIRED to 🔥: Failing My Way to Internet Fame w/ Mike Peditto 36:14

7M ago36:14

36:14

Mike Peditto lost his job after only six weeks. Instead of throwing himself back into the job hunt the way we all do (sitting at a laptop for hours on end), Mike started sharing his progress—as a seasoned recruiter himself—on TikTok. Mike's relatable content and smart tips quickly helped him amass a large following on the platform, along with succe…

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Mini Podcast: "Therapeutic Lying" 3:35

7M ago3:35

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Nomenclature is so important. Listen to why I hate the phrases "therapeutic lying," "fiblets," and "white lies." Embracing Their Reality™️ is about doing what's true for the person living with dementia, NOT lying.By Rachael Wonderlin

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Mini Podcast: Validation Theory 4:24

8M ago4:24

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In this mini episode, Dementia By Day CEO Rachael Wonderlin talks about Naomi Feil's Validation Theory for communicating with people living with dementia. Validation Theory contrasts directly with Embracing Their Reality™️ because it teaches to "never lie" to someone living with dementia, and often suggests avoiding certain lines of questioning ins…

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When PASSIVE INCOME isn't REAL 36:17

8M ago36:17

36:17

"Make $900 a day sitting on your couch selling digital products!!!" ....Or not? Welcome to the first episode of I CAN'T HUSTLE ANY HARDER THAN THIS! On this episode, hosts Rachael Wonderlin (CEO of Dementia By Day) and Emily Naples (Corporately employed, but self-employment curious) interview Natalie De Paz (Operations Director at Dementia By Day) …

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Mini Podcast: What is Timeline Confusion™️? 3:16

8M ago3:16

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Listen to this mini podcast episode to learn the fundamentals of Timeline Confusion™️. A common misconception about people living with dementia is that they "don't recognize" their loved ones. In reality, people living with dementia aren't living on a linear timeline. This means that if they believe they themselves are 40, they may not understand w…

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Mini Podcast: Dementia isn't all that preventable 4:41

9M ago4:41

4:41

Welcome to our Mini Podcast season! These are unedited, super short episodes we created for our Patreon audience last year. Now they're available for you to enjoy! When we spot people posting things like this, they're really taking facts out of context...and typically new to the industry or running out of good content to post! Here's why this doesn…

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Behind the Scenes: Embracing Their Reality Short Film ep3 24:03

11M ago24:03

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Episode 3 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily NaplesBy Rachael Wonderlin

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Behind the Scenes: Embracing Their Reality Short Film ep2 22:40

12M ago22:40

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Episode 2 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily NaplesBy Rachael Wonderlin

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Behind The Scenes: Embracing Their Reality Short Film Ep1 23:44

12M ago23:44

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Episode 1 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily NaplesBy Rachael Wonderlin

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Mini Podcast Ep1: It's NOT lying! 3:02

1y ago3:02

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This is the first and only episode of my Mini Podcast series that we'll be uploading to public channels! Want more? Visit our Patreon and sign up for only $5 a month to hear more of these episodes, dropping weekly on our channel! Join today!By Rachael Wonderlin

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All-Star Episode: How do I convince dad that he has dementia? 12:24

2+ y ago12:24

12:24

Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on how to convice dad he has dementia, in 2023. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Y…

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All-Star Episode: What if I say the wrong thing? 12:55

2+ y ago12:55

12:55

Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on what if you say the wrong thing, in 2023. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EtGX…

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All-Star Episode: When should I move her into memory care? 14:14

2+ y ago14:14

14:14

Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on when to move her into memory care, in 2023. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kG…

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All-Star Episode: Why is he having trouble speaking? 13:07

2+ y ago13:07

13:07

Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on why he is having trouble speaking, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Wk…

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All-Star Episode: How can I convince my brother to let us move mom? 13:48

2+ y ago13:48

13:48

Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on how you can convince your brother to let you move mom, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spo…

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All-Star Episode: How do I know if I'm getting burned out? 13:05

2+ y ago13:05

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Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on how to know if you're getting burnt out, in 2023. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episo…

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All-Star Episode: How do I tell her that her sister died? 12:38

2+ y ago12:38

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Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on how do you tell her that her sister died?, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/epi…

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All-Star Episode: Improving dementia care with improv 17:19

3y ago17:19

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Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on how to improve dementia care with improv, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/epis…

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All-Star Episode: Is this a hallucination or a delusion? 16:32

3y ago16:32

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Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on if it's a hallucination or a delusion?, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episod…

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All-Star Episode: Is this depression or dementia?! 18:26

3y ago18:26

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Hello and welcome to Season 5, the All-Star Season, where I share my favorite episodes from the past...with a fresh take! Stay for the entirety of this episode to catch my take on if it's Depression or Dementia?, in 2022. Visit https://rachaelwonderlin.com/products/ for more in Dementia Care. Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/02lkF…