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The Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver podcast offers a candid, unfiltered space to confess the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a caregiver through storytelling, guest interviews, and information sharing. JJ & Natalie are a dynamic duo of sisters supporting their mom living with Parkinson's and a husband who survived cancer. Along with their guests, they discuss their shared experiences in caregiving. Viewers and listeners alike will relate to our reluctance, be affirmed in their ability to be caregivers and gain the courage to confidently step out of the shadows to express their own needs. You are sure to laugh, cry, and everything in between but in the end, all will leave feeling better for the journey and part of the sisterhood of care. So grab your favorite guilty pleasure, and let's get to confessing!
The Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver podcast offers a candid, unfiltered space to confess the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a caregiver through storytelling, guest interviews, and information sharing. JJ & Natalie are a dynamic duo of sisters supporting their mom living with Parkinson's and a husband who survived cancer. Along with their guests, they discuss their shared experiences in caregiving. Viewers and listeners alike will relate to our reluctance, be affirmed in their ability to be caregivers and gain the courage to confidently step out of the shadows to express their own needs. You are sure to laugh, cry, and everything in between but in the end, all will leave feeling better for the journey and part of the sisterhood of care. So grab your favorite guilty pleasure, and let's get to confessing!
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Ari Medrano is a Mexican immigrant who arrived in the USA as a one-year-old. She is the middle child in a family of five, with parents married for 58 years. Her caregiving journey includes caring for her mother, brother, and others, emphasizing love, creativity, and compassion in caregiving.
Ari Medrano is a Mexican immigrant who arrived in the USA as a one-year-old. She is the middle child in a family of five, with parents married for 58 years. Her caregiving journey includes caring for her mother, brother, and others, emphasizing love, creativity, and compassion in caregiving.
Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D, is a clinical psychologist with extensive caregiving experience, including caring for her parents and supporting her husband's parents. She is an author and professional resource in caregiving.
Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D, is a clinical psychologist with extensive caregiving experience, including caring for her parents and supporting her husband's parents. She is an author and professional resource in caregiving.
Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite support for families with children who have profound disabilities. Jess is also an accomplished writer, with her story of resilience and hope shared on platforms such as The Today Show, Daily Mail, and Huffington Post. She authored the memoir 'Sunlight Burning at Midnight' and has published books including 'Blended with Grit & Grace,' 'Lovin with Grit & Grace,' and 'Caregiving with Grit & Grace.' She and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their eight children, including Lucas, who has profound disabilities.
Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite support for families with children who have profound disabilities. Jess is also an accomplished writer, with her story of resilience and hope shared on platforms such as The Today Show, Daily Mail, and Huffington Post. She authored the memoir 'Sunlight Burning at Midnight' and has published books including 'Blended with Grit & Grace,' 'Lovin with Grit & Grace,' and 'Caregiving with Grit & Grace.' She and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their eight children, including Lucas, who has profound disabilities.
Taylor Fix is a caregiver with a background in Animal and Poultry Science from Virginia Tech, with minors in Political Science and AgBusiness. She has worked across farming, advocacy, and mental health support, drawing on her deep connection with animals to help others. Taylor lives on a small Virginia farmstead with her partner, dog, and animals, and serves on multiple boards dedicated to mental health and community service. Her journey into caregiving began in childhood and deepened through her work as a farmhand and full-time caregiver for an elderly man, Bill. She is passionate about supporting others navigating family caregiving, aging loved ones, and sharing honest conversations about the realities of caregiving.
Taylor Fix is a caregiver with a background in Animal and Poultry Science from Virginia Tech, with minors in Political Science and AgBusiness. She has worked across farming, advocacy, and mental health support, drawing on her deep connection with animals to help others. Taylor lives on a small Virginia farmstead with her partner, dog, and animals, and serves on multiple boards dedicated to mental health and community service. Her journey into caregiving began in childhood and deepened through her work as a farmhand and full-time caregiver for an elderly man, Bill. She is passionate about supporting others navigating family caregiving, aging loved ones, and sharing honest conversations about the realities of caregiving.
Dave Krikac is a seasoned business leader, advocate, and father with over 35 years of experience in IT, sales, and marketing. As Vice President at Health Connect America, and co-founder of The G.E.A.R. Foundation and Our Thrift Store, he's dedicated his career to creating meaningful job opportunities for adults with special needs. From church planting to nonprofit leadership, Dave's mission is clear: championing independence, inclusion, and dignity through employment.
Dave Krikac is a seasoned business leader, advocate, and father with over 35 years of experience in IT, sales, and marketing. As Vice President at Health Connect America, and co-founder of The G.E.A.R. Foundation and Our Thrift Store, he's dedicated his career to creating meaningful job opportunities for adults with special needs. From church planting to nonprofit leadership, Dave's mission is clear: championing independence, inclusion, and dignity through employment.
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Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver was created by JJ Elliott Hill and Natalie Elliott Handy, a dynamic duo of sisters supporting their mom, who is living with Parkinson, and a husband who survived cancer. Their mission is to relate, educate, inspire, and laugh through podcasting and their many additional social media platforms.
The podcast offers a candid, unfiltered space to confess the good, the bad, and the messy of being a caregiver! Through storytelling, guest interviews, and information sharing, JJ and Natalie, along with their guests, discuss their shared experiences and emotions of the caregiving journey. You are sure to laugh, cry, and everything in between but in the end, all will leave feeling better for the journey. So, grab your favorite guilty pleasure, and let's get to confessing!
Here's the recent few episodes on Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver.
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Love Creatively: A Caregiver's Colorful Journey
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Hosts of this podcast episode
JJNatalie
Guests
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Ari Medrano
Keywords
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caregivingempathyresiliencecompassionlovehealth challengescultural valuesjoy in caregiving
This week, Ari Medrano delivers a powerful testament to the depth and complexity of caregiving. As a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States at age one, Ari's approach to caregiving is deeply rooted in her family's values of service, love, and compassion. Throughout the episode, she shares multiple experiences of caregiving, including caring for her cousin with bone cancer, a homeless woman named Teresa, her brother who was a victim of a violent crime, and her mother during critical health challenges.
Her caregiving journey is marked by a remarkable ability to love creatively and find joy even in the most challenging circumstances. Ari's approach goes beyond traditional caregiving, incorporating humor, sensory experiences (such as using specific scents to uplift spirits), and an unwavering commitment to supporting not only the patient but also the healthcare workers around them. Her personal experiences, including her health challenges like heart disease and a brain tumor, have shaped her perspective, allowing her to approach caregiving with empathy, resilience, and a profound understanding of both giving and receiving care.
What stands out most about Ari is her philosophy of "givers gain" and her conviction that we can experience both pain and joy simultaneously. Her stories illustrate how caregiving is not just a duty, but a calling that requires creativity, emotional intelligence, and a deep capacity for love. Whether it was bringing Santa Claus to her mother's hospital room, providing comfort to a homeless woman, or supporting her brother through his challenging health journey, Ari embodies the true spirit of compassionate caregiving.
About Ari:
Ari Medrano is a Mexican immigrant who arrived in the USA as a one-year-old, the middle child in a family of five. Her parents have been married for 58 years. Ari's caregiving journey deepened when she moved from Texas to California to care for her mother and youngest brother, who both became ill simultaneously. She provided home hospice care for her brother in his final weeks, following his brutal injuries from a bank robbery. Concurrently, she cared for her mother in the hospital for six months; her mother is now at home, receiving care from all siblings.
As a mother of two sons, Ari also acknowledges their caregiving role during her own extensive health battles, which included multiple tumors, heart disease, a brain tumor, and numerous surgeries. She refers to herself as an "Olympian patient" and serves as a go-to health advocate for her family, friends, and community. She is notably a "1% Medical Miracle" who regained full mobility after being paralyzed by a craniotomy for a brain tumor extraction. Ari's legacy is defined by her philosophy: "Love God, Love People...creatively."
This week, Ari Medrano delivers a powerful testament to the depth and complexity of caregiving. As a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States at age one, Ari's approach to caregiving is deeply rooted in her family's values of service, love, and compassion. Throughout the episode, she shares multiple experiences of caregiving, including caring for her cousin with bone cancer, a homeless woman named Teresa, her brother who was a victim of a violent crime, and her mother during critical health challenges.
Her caregiving journey is marked by a remarkable ability to love creatively and find joy even in the most challenging circumstances. Ari's approach goes beyond traditional caregiving, incorporating humor, sensory experiences (such as using specific scents to uplift spirits), and an unwavering commitment to supporting not only the patient but also the healthcare workers around them. Her personal experiences, including her health challenges like heart disease and a brain tumor, have shaped her perspective, allowing her to approach caregiving with empathy, resilience, and a profound understanding of both giving and receiving care.
What stands out most about Ari is her philosophy of "givers gain" and her conviction that we can experience both pain and joy simultaneously. Her stories illustrate how caregiving is not just a duty, but a calling that requires creativity, emotional intelligence, and a deep capacity for love. Whether it was bringing Santa Claus to her mother's hospital room, providing comfort to a homeless woman, or supporting her brother through his challenging health journey, Ari embodies the true spirit of compassionate caregiving.
About Ari:
Ari Medrano is a Mexican immigrant who arrived in the USA as a one-year-old, the middle child in a family of five. Her parents have been married for 58 years. Ari's caregiving journey deepened when she moved from Texas to California to care for her mother and youngest brother, who both became ill simultaneously. She provided home hospice care for her brother in his final weeks, following his brutal injuries from a bank robbery. Concurrently, she cared for her mother in the hospital for six months; her mother is now at home, receiving care from all siblings.
As a mother of two sons, Ari also acknowledges their caregiving role during her own extensive health battles, which included multiple tumors, heart disease, a brain tumor, and numerous surgeries. She refers to herself as an "Olympian patient" and serves as a go-to health advocate for her family, friends, and community. She is notably a "1% Medical Miracle" who regained full mobility after being paralyzed by a craniotomy for a brain tumor extraction. Ari's legacy is defined by her philosophy: "Love God, Love People...creatively."
Julia Mayer, a clinical psychologist, shares her extensive caregiving journey spanning nine years, which involved caring for her father after her mother's unexpected passing and then supporting her husband Barry's mother, Jean, and stepfather, Steve. After her mother died during a heart surgery recovery, Julia and her siblings stepped in to care for their father, with her older brother taking the primary caregiver role while Julia provided weekend relief. Her father passed away about 15 months after her mother, and shortly after, they became involved in caring for Barry's parents, who were experiencing financial difficulties.
Julia and Barry relocated Jean and Steve from Florida to an apartment near them, managing their care through the use of aides, a notebook system, and personal visits. Despite Jean's combative nature and strained relationship with Barry, Julia approached caregiving with compassion, patience, and a sense of humor. Her professional background as a psychologist helped her maintain emotional distance and communicate effectively, often serving as a mediator between Jean and Barry. She focused on preserving her family relationships through open communication and involving her children in the caregiving process.
Throughout their caregiving experience, Julia and Barry collaborated closely, supporting each other emotionally and eventually turning their experiences into professional resources. They are set to publish "The Caregiver's Answer Book" with AARP in July 2025, providing comprehensive guidance for caregivers in various situations. Julia's approach to caregiving emphasizes three key principles: not taking the care recipient's suffering personally, maintaining empathy and compassion, and seeking support for oneself during the challenging caregiving journey.
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Facebook: @Julia Mayer
X: @JuliaLMayer23
Instagram: Julmayer23
LinkedIn: @Julie Mayer
Website: www.loveandmeaning.com
About Julia:
Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Media, PA. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she wrote plays and interned as an assistant to the director for a theater company in New York. She has published professionally in the APA journal, Families, Systems & Health. She also co-authored various articles with her husband, Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., for WebMD and HealthCentral. She has been doing individual and marital therapy for 31 years, specializing in working with women who have histories of sexual trauma, eating disorders and troubled marriages. She has increasingly focused her work on supporting caregivers. Since 2018, she has been doing a weekly podcast about psychology and social justice, called Shrinks on Third. For nine years, she was a caregiver for her father with vascular dementia and
Julia Mayer, a clinical psychologist, shares her extensive caregiving journey spanning nine years, which involved caring for her father after her mother's unexpected passing and then supporting her husband Barry's mother, Jean, and stepfather, Steve. After her mother died during a heart surgery recovery, Julia and her siblings stepped in to care for their father, with her older brother taking the primary caregiver role while Julia provided weekend relief. Her father passed away about 15 months after her mother, and shortly after, they became involved in caring for Barry's parents, who were experiencing financial difficulties.
Julia and Barry relocated Jean and Steve from Florida to an apartment near them, managing their care through the use of aides, a notebook system, and personal visits. Despite Jean's combative nature and strained relationship with Barry, Julia approached caregiving with compassion, patience, and a sense of humor. Her professional background as a psychologist helped her maintain emotional distance and communicate effectively, often serving as a mediator between Jean and Barry. She focused on preserving her family relationships through open communication and involving her children in the caregiving process.
Throughout their caregiving experience, Julia and Barry collaborated closely, supporting each other emotionally and eventually turning their experiences into professional resources. They are set to publish "The Caregiver's Answer Book" with AARP in July 2025, providing comprehensive guidance for caregivers in various situations. Julia's approach to caregiving emphasizes three key principles: not taking the care recipient's suffering personally, maintaining empathy and compassion, and seeking support for oneself during the challenging caregiving journey.
Social Media
Facebook: @Julia Mayer
X: @JuliaLMayer23
Instagram: Julmayer23
LinkedIn: @Julie Mayer
Website: www.loveandmeaning.com
About Julia:
Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Media, PA. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she wrote plays and interned as an assistant to the director for a theater company in New York. She has published professionally in the APA journal, Families, Systems & Health. She also co-authored various articles with her husband, Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., for WebMD and HealthCentral. She has been doing individual and marital therapy for 31 years, specializing in working with women who have histories of sexual trauma, eating disorders and troubled marriages. She has increasingly focused her work on supporting caregivers. Since 2018, she has been doing a weekly podcast about psychology and social justice, called Shrinks on Third. For nine years, she was a caregiver for her father with vascular dementia and
Forever Caregiver: The Lucas Project & Life Beyond Loss
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Hosts of this podcast episode
JJNatalie
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Jesse Ronne
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
caregivingspecial needslossgriefadvocacysupport systemsblended familiesrespite support
"I became a forever parent caregiver." - Jesse Ronne
What happens when caregiving, loss, and love collide? Jess Ronnie, writer, speaker, podcaster, and founder of The Lucas Project, brings her powerful story to the mic, offering a moving look into parenting a child with special needs, enduring grief, and building a future rooted in compassion and advocacy.
Jess opens up about the emotional and physical toll of raising her son Lucas, who has profound special needs, while managing life as a "forever caregiver" and navigating the heartbreak of losing her husband, Jason. She shares the raw realities of caregiving, the denial that can come with special needs diagnoses, and the heavy yet hopeful journey toward acceptance, remarriage, and healing.
This episode is a powerful reminder that caregivers are not alone. Jess discusses:
Surviving as a parent in crisis mode
Rebuilding identity after caregiving takes over
Balancing love and loss in blended families
The critical importance of support systems and community
How her nonprofit, The Lucas Project, is creating change for caregivers across the country
About Jesse:
Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight. To follow the ongoing saga she can be found at www.jessplusthemess.com or purchase her latest books Blended with Grit & Grace, Lovin’ with Grit & Grace, and Caregiving with Grit & Grace.
** Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers via phone, chat, or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern. Get answers
"I became a forever parent caregiver." - Jesse Ronne
What happens when caregiving, loss, and love collide? Jess Ronnie, writer, speaker, podcaster, and founder of The Lucas Project, brings her powerful story to the mic, offering a moving look into parenting a child with special needs, enduring grief, and building a future rooted in compassion and advocacy.
Jess opens up about the emotional and physical toll of raising her son Lucas, who has profound special needs, while managing life as a "forever caregiver" and navigating the heartbreak of losing her husband, Jason. She shares the raw realities of caregiving, the denial that can come with special needs diagnoses, and the heavy yet hopeful journey toward acceptance, remarriage, and healing.
This episode is a powerful reminder that caregivers are not alone. Jess discusses:
Surviving as a parent in crisis mode
Rebuilding identity after caregiving takes over
Balancing love and loss in blended families
The critical importance of support systems and community
How her nonprofit, The Lucas Project, is creating change for caregivers across the country
About Jesse:
Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight. To follow the ongoing saga she can be found at www.jessplusthemess.com or purchase her latest books Blended with Grit & Grace, Lovin’ with Grit & Grace, and Caregiving with Grit & Grace.
** Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers via phone, chat, or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern. Get answers
Meet Taylor Fix, a remarkable caregiver whose journey began in childhood. Growing up in a close-knit family, caregiving was second nature. But it wasn’t until she became a farmhand and full-time caregiver for Bill, an elderly man she bonded deeply with, that Taylor truly stepped into her calling.
💬 Join us as Taylor opens up about:
Becoming a youth caregiver and how it shaped her identity
The emotional and mental toll of caregiving
Navigating family dynamics and communication challenges
The importance of self-care and support systems
Why many caregivers struggle to identify with the label "caregiver"
About Taylor:
Taylor lives on a small Virginia farmstead with her partner, dog, and a lively mix of animals—some for food, all for love. A self-proclaimed “Jane of all trades,” she holds a degree in Animal and Poultry Science from Virginia Tech, with minors in Political Science and AgBusiness, plus a stack of certificates “as long as a CVS receipt.” With a lifelong passion for agriculture, Taylor has worked across farming, advocacy, and mental health support—drawing on her deep connection with animals to help others. She serves on multiple boards dedicated to mental health and community service, living out her calling one story (and adventure) at a time.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the world of family caregiving, supporting aging loved ones, or looking for honest conversations about the reluctance, resilience, and reality behind caregiving.
Social Media: Instagram: Instagram: RockBottomAcres/ruminations_rba VPAS Website: vpas.info
** Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers via phone, chat, or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern. Get answers, resources, support group info, or a listening ear. Visit www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk/ or call 855-277-3640.**
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more real stories from the frontlines of caregiving.
Meet Taylor Fix, a remarkable caregiver whose journey began in childhood. Growing up in a close-knit family, caregiving was second nature. But it wasn’t until she became a farmhand and full-time caregiver for Bill, an elderly man she bonded deeply with, that Taylor truly stepped into her calling.
💬 Join us as Taylor opens up about:
Becoming a youth caregiver and how it shaped her identity
The emotional and mental toll of caregiving
Navigating family dynamics and communication challenges
The importance of self-care and support systems
Why many caregivers struggle to identify with the label "caregiver"
About Taylor:
Taylor lives on a small Virginia farmstead with her partner, dog, and a lively mix of animals—some for food, all for love. A self-proclaimed “Jane of all trades,” she holds a degree in Animal and Poultry Science from Virginia Tech, with minors in Political Science and AgBusiness, plus a stack of certificates “as long as a CVS receipt.” With a lifelong passion for agriculture, Taylor has worked across farming, advocacy, and mental health support—drawing on her deep connection with animals to help others. She serves on multiple boards dedicated to mental health and community service, living out her calling one story (and adventure) at a time.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the world of family caregiving, supporting aging loved ones, or looking for honest conversations about the reluctance, resilience, and reality behind caregiving.
Social Media: Instagram: Instagram: RockBottomAcres/ruminations_rba VPAS Website: vpas.info
** Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers via phone, chat, or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern. Get answers, resources, support group info, or a listening ear. Visit www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk/ or call 855-277-3640.**
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more real stories from the frontlines of caregiving.
Inside the World of Special Needs Caregiving: One Father's Powerful Journey
Hosts
Hosts of this podcast episode
JJNatalie
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Dave Krikac
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
special needs caregivingautismsupport systemadvocacyfamily dynamicsspecial needs truststransition to adulthoodtechnologyAI
"You don't know what you don't know." - Dave Krikac
What happens when love meets lifelong responsibility? The realities of caregiving for individuals with special needs, the triumphs, the trials, and the transformative love it takes to show up every day can be daunting.. Meet Dave Krikac, a devoted father raising his daughter with autism, as he shares the raw and inspiring story of his caregiving journey.
🎙️ Alongside our hosts, Dave explores critical topics that every caregiver should know:
Building a strong support system and community
Advocating in special needs education
Managing evolving family dynamics
Planning for the future with special needs trusts
Navigating the complex transition to adulthood
Leveraging technology and AI, including Stella—an innovative concierge tool for families
👤 About Dave Krikac:
Dave Krikac is a seasoned business leader, advocate, and father with over 35 years of experience in IT, sales, and marketing. As Vice President at Health Connect America, and co-founder of The G.E.A.R. Foundation and Our Thrift Store, he’s dedicated his career to creating meaningful job opportunities for adults with special needs. From church planting to nonprofit leadership, Dave’s mission is clear: championing independence, inclusion, and dignity through employment.
👨👩👧 This conversation offers practical insights, emotional validation, and forward-thinking solutions to help you support the special needs community with empathy and strength.
** Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers via phone, chat, or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern. Get answers, resources, support group info, or a listening ear. Visit www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk/ or call 855-277-3640.**
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real-talk episodes on caregiving, advocacy, and innovation in the special needs space.
"You don't know what you don't know." - Dave Krikac
What happens when love meets lifelong responsibility? The realities of caregiving for individuals with special needs, the triumphs, the trials, and the transformative love it takes to show up every day can be daunting.. Meet Dave Krikac, a devoted father raising his daughter with autism, as he shares the raw and inspiring story of his caregiving journey.
🎙️ Alongside our hosts, Dave explores critical topics that every caregiver should know:
Building a strong support system and community
Advocating in special needs education
Managing evolving family dynamics
Planning for the future with special needs trusts
Navigating the complex transition to adulthood
Leveraging technology and AI, including Stella—an innovative concierge tool for families
👤 About Dave Krikac:
Dave Krikac is a seasoned business leader, advocate, and father with over 35 years of experience in IT, sales, and marketing. As Vice President at Health Connect America, and co-founder of The G.E.A.R. Foundation and Our Thrift Store, he’s dedicated his career to creating meaningful job opportunities for adults with special needs. From church planting to nonprofit leadership, Dave’s mission is clear: championing independence, inclusion, and dignity through employment.
👨👩👧 This conversation offers practical insights, emotional validation, and forward-thinking solutions to help you support the special needs community with empathy and strength.
** Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers via phone, chat, or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern. Get answers, resources, support group info, or a listening ear. Visit www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk/ or call 855-277-3640.**
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real-talk episodes on caregiving, advocacy, and innovation in the special needs space.
