AL'z a Son of a Bitch

About AL'z a Son of a Bitch

My name is Jeff Zoerb and I will be your guide through this journey. I’m a husband, father, son, brother, a Veteran, a dog lover and a business owner. I am just an ordinary guy. I am…you. My dad was a victim of Alzhemier’s and Dementia. We had a front row seat to this devastating disease and the effects it had on him, and our family. AL’z is a Son of a Bitch is an unscripted, uncensored, and unapologetic look at the unpredictable journey of Alzheimer’s. This isn’t a clinical podcast—it’s real, raw, and built for people like us: someone with no background in medicine or caregiving, just thrown into the chaos. Inspired by my dad Rick—who used to say, “AL’z a Son of a Bitch today”—this podcast brings together the victims, families, friends, and caregivers. We’ll share stories that are painful, funny, confusing, and brutally honest. You’ll hear from everyday people navigating AL'z in real time, as well as experts who help us understand what the hell is happening—from the science to the symptoms, treatments, and emerging tech. If you’re in this fight, you’re not alone. Subscribe and join the conversation. Let’s laugh, cry, curse, and learn together. Because Alzheimer’s is different for everyone—but no one should walk it alone.

Publisher

Jeff Zoerb

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Jul 2025

Latest episode

12 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jul 2026

   Episode 8 - Happy 83 Dad!

   We're back. On what would have been my dad's 83rd birthday — and one year since our very first episode — I sit down to raise a glass, pay tribute to him, and get Al's a Son of a Bitch rolling again. In this shorter, personal episode, I explain the delay behind the mic (life happens — more on that soon), preview what's ahead (guest stories, industry experts, and upcoming episodes featuring my mom and sister), and spotlight two powerful programs every caregiving family should watch: Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special (ABC News, August 2025) — Emma Heming Willis opens up to Diane Sawyer about Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis and the family's journey. A reminder that this disease doesn't discriminate — it can happen to anyone. Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember (2025) — Chris Hemsworth travels across Australia with his dad, Craig, who's living with Alzheimer's, revisiting the communities of his childhood to spark memories and, in the process, create new ones as a family. Both inspired the heart of this episode: don't wait. Take the time now with your elder loved ones. Ask them for their stories. Go through the photo albums and scrapbooks. If your loved one is a veteran, ask about their service. Record it, photograph it, and create those memories together — because once they're gone, you can't go back and make them. Happy birthday, Dad. Thanks for tuning in — more episodes are on the way.

2. 

   15 Oct 2025

   Ep 7 - Kathi Miracle, My Silver Tsunami and Sundowners

   In episode 7 we change things up a bit and chat with our resident expert in Alz and Dementia. Kathi Miracle is a life long friend and all around amazing person. Kathi’s counseling others on the care, dignity and safety of those on this journey, her career has spanned more than 30 years working with seniors affected by various forms of Dementia. To bridge a gap between diagnosis and the actual journey, Kathi is created My Silver Tsunami to be a guide to help people navigate this journey with the information they need to overcome challenges and provide a platform for learning, collaboration, guidance and community. Check it out at www.mysilvertusnami.com (http://www.mysilvertusnami.com)As we head into fall and winter, this time of year can be challenging for victims and caregivers alike. Sundowners is a real thing and can present challenges to the loved one. We get some helpful tips from Kathi on how to help our loved ones be more comfortable with the transition of season and relieve some of the stresses.

3. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Episode 6 - Isolation, Community and Togetherness

   Isolation…Abandoned…Community…Togetherness…Resourcefulness. In this episode of AL’z a Son of a Bitch, we visit with our friends and returning guests Dennis and Terri. We dig more into Dennis’ diagnosis process and the support they DIDN’T receive. As well as their courage to open their journey to you and start a community bringing together other ALZ and Dementia victims providing a safe space to share stories. Find them on TikTok at: mountrazor

4. 

   3 Sept 2025

   Episode 5 - My Dad...That Guy with Chante Carmel

   In this episode, Chante who shares her journey as a caregiver for her father living with Alzheimer’s. Alongside her mother she navigates the daily ups and downs of supporting a loved one, while managing a business, a toddler and her family.From tender everyday moments to the hard truths of exhaustion, being forgotten, and not trusted, she reminds us how essential it is for caregivers to carve out time for themselves. Because caring for someone with Alzheimer’s doesn’t just shape their life—it reshapes yours.Chante share’s her fathers journey first hand…in real time. Check out Chante’s TikTok channel @chantecarmel to see the day to day ups and downs.  I highly recommend you check out it. This conversation is honest, emotional, and a reminder that behind every diagnosis is a family trying to hold on, let go, and somehow do both at the same time.

5. 

   20 Aug 2025

   Episode 4 - 51 Years old....and I have already lost the mid-life crisis battle

   At 51 years old, Dennis should be planning vacations with his family, date nights with Terri, and movie nights with the girls. Not fighting for his memory…his life!  In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Dennis opens up about his journey with early-onset Alzheimer’s, joined by his wife Terri, who shares the reality of watching the man she loves face something neither of them expected so soon. Together, they talk about long and hard road it took to get a diagnosis, the daily battles, the fear, and resilience. This isn’t a story about statistics or medical jargon — it’s a raw look into what it means when Alzheimer’s shows up decades too early.  With so few resources available for people his age, Dennis found himself part of a small, overlooked group. Instead of staying silent, he took action — creating his own support network through TikTok and Zoom, reaching others walking the same lonely path….at a way to young age.Because Alzheimer’s doesn’t wait for retirement age. It doesn’t care about plans, goals, or mid-life crises. It takes — and it forces families to find strength in the taking.Listen in as Dennis and Terri pull back the curtain and share their truth — unscripted, uncensored, and unapologetic.

6. 

   6 Aug 2025

   Ready or Not...Someone has to Adult

   In this unscripted…uncensored…unapologetic episode, I draw a parallel between a child custody case I investigated — one where three children ages 4, 6 and 8 were left alone without supervision, without an adult — and the devastating reality faced by families navigating Alzheimer’s.Just like those kids, a person living with ALZ is vulnerable, confused, and in need of someone to step up. And that someone... is us.Being the adult isn’t always easy. It’s messy, exhausting, and thankless — but it’s necessary.I talk about the emotional weight of adulting for someone with Alzheimer’s, how it flips the roles we once knew, and why showing up matters more than ever.This is your reminder that while caregiving is brutal at times... you're not in it alone.The ALZ journey doesn’t have a roadmap — but together, we’re figuring it out. One tough conversation at a time.

7. 

   23 Jul 2025

   AL'z Unspoken Word....Suicide

   In this episode, I talk about one of the hardest moments I’ve ever faced—when my dad told me he wanted to end his life. It’s a conversation no one prepares you for, and yet so many of us face in silence. I open up about how I handled it, what I wish I’d known, and how it shaped my mission to build a true support system for others navigating the hell of Alzheimer’s. This one’s not easy—but it’s honest. Because if you’re here, you’re probably carrying something heavy too. And you don’t have to carry it alone.

8. 

   7 Jul 2025

   Episode 1 - Welcome to AL'z a Son of a Bitch

   My name is Jeff Zoerb and I will be your guide through this journey. I’m a husband, father, son, brother, a Veteran, a dog lover and a business owner. I am just an ordinary guy. I am…you. My dad was a victim of Alzhemier’s and Dementia. We had a front row seat to this devastating disease and the effects it had on him, and our family.AL’z is a Son of a Bitch is an unscripted, uncensored, and unapologetic look at the unpredictable journey of Alzheimer’s. This isn’t a clinical podcast—it’s real, raw, and built for people like us: someone with no background in medicine or caregiving, just thrown into the chaos.Inspired by my dad Rick—who used to say, “AL’z a Son of a Bitch today”—this podcast brings together the victims, families, friends, and caregivers. We’ll share stories that are painful, funny, confusing, and brutally honest.You’ll hear from everyday people navigating AL'z in real time, as well as experts who help us understand what the hell is happening—from the science to the symptoms, treatments, and emerging tech.If you’re in this fight, you’re not alone. Subscribe and join the conversation. Let’s laugh, cry, curse, and learn together. Because Alzheimer’s is different for everyone—but no one should walk it alone.

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