Season 4, Ep. 1: Why Family Caregiving Breaks More Than Just Your Schedule
Caregiving is not a solo sport, and Bernadette E is proof that surviving takes more than love and grit. As she balances a full-time career in community health with the 10-year reality of caring for her parents, she shares the hard-won systems, faith, and blunt truth that keep her from burning out.
In this episode, Marcia speaks with Bernadette for a raw conversation about dementia, family dynamics, and the hidden labor that so many caregivers carry alone. From commuting eight hours between Delaware and Ohio to moving back into her childhood home, Bernadette opens up about the emotional whiplash of becoming an adult in the place where you were still treated like a child.
Action items:
Ask for help before burnout forces the issue
Document wills, trust information, insurance, and power of attorney now
Make sure someone else knows where important records and account access live
Be honest about what caregiving is doing to your body, mind, and relationships
Choose work arrangements that give you time and flexibility when caregiving demands spike
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You tube: Caregiver Collaborative
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23 Oct 2026
Season 3, Ep. 10: From Silence to Survival — I Will Not Stay Silent
This episode concludes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a deeply personal conversation about abuse, survival, and breaking the cycle. Marcia speaks with JaReen, Founder of Crown of Beauty Within. She is a domestic violence advocate and inspirational speaker, who speaks about the realities of coercive control, healing, and reclaiming her identity.
She shares her own story of abuse, the long-term effects of trauma, and why speaking out matters even when fear, shame, and stigma try to keep survivors silent.
Notable quotes from episode:
“The beauty is from within.”
“You are not alone in this.”
“Love is not being putting hands on us.”
TAKEAWAYS:
If you are in danger, create a private safety plan and identify a trusted place you can go.
Keep one or more trusted people who do not know every detail of your location or plans.
Reach out for support instead of isolating yourself.
If you need immediate help in the United States, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org (https://www.thehotline.org) or by phone 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
Remember that abuse is not limited to physical violence and can include control, surveillance, intimidation, stalking, financial and isolation.
Follow Marcia:
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📸 | Instagram: @marciableellc and @mbmarshalllee
💼| Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/marciablee (http://www.linkedin.com/in/marciablee)
7 Oct 2026
Season 3, Ep. 9: Why Your Mouth is the Start of your Whole Health
Marcia talks with Jaquette Chardae, a dental hygienist with more than 17 years of experience and a certified nutrition coach, about why oral health is an essential part of overall wellness. Jaquet shares practical advice on flossing, preventive care, children’s dental health, and the connection between oral health and the rest of the body.
They also discuss barriers to dental care, how missed checkups can lead to more complex and costly treatment, and what terms like deep cleaning, bridge, crown, and implant mean.
In this episode:
· Why oral health is closely connected to whole-body health
· Why flossing is an important part of a daily routine
· How cost, insurance, and past experiences can affect dental visits
· The difference between preventive care and more involved treatment
· What deep cleanings, crowns, bridges, and implants are
· How parents/caregivers can help children build good brushing habits
· When children should start visiting the dentist
· Periodontal charting and what dental measurements can reveal
· Changes in dental technology, including AI and digital X-rays
· How oral health can interact with conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure matters
Connect with Jaquette:
🌐| https://curiosityandcourage.co/ (https://curiosityandcourage.co/)
📸 | https://www.instagram.com/jaquettechardae (https://www.instagram.com/jaquettechardae)
💼| Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaquette-chardae-1018f (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaquette-chardae-1018f)
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Connect with Marcia:
🌐| marciablee.com (http://marciablee.com/)
📩| marcia@marciablee.com (mailto:marcia@marciablee.com)
📸 | Instagram: @marciableellc and @mbmarshalllee
💼| Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/marciablee (http://www.linkedin.com/in/marciablee)
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