Focused Healthy Family Podcast

Gina and Donald Grothoff
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Gina Grothoff: Occupational Therapist, Family Coach, writer and mom of three Donald Grothoff: Family Coach, Mindset Coach, Speaker, EFT Tapping Practitioner and dad to those same three. This dynamic duo are out each week with a new podcast. Using their 24 years of parenting, life experiences and their challenges with two kids with special needs to give tips to parents everywhere. Gina and Don find themselves in the Sandwich Generation, raising kids and caring for elderly parents, which they do talks, workshops and work with parents. Focused Healthy Family podcast is a light-hearted approach at serious issues and questions parents have today on parenting, forming stronger relationships with their kids, and helping their children grow-all in under 30 minutes. #parenttalk #parenting #parentcommunication #focusedhealthyfamily #co-parenting #singleparents #parents #sandwichgeneration #sandwichgenerationsupport #seniorcaregiversupport #seniorcare #agingparentssupport

  1. 1d ago

    #247 Autumn Without Falls: Fall Prevention for Seniors

    How can we help our aging loved ones stay safe, maintain their independence, and continue enjoying life outside their homes? In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don explore practical ways to reduce fall risks and make everyday environments safer for seniors. Drawing from Gina's experience as an occupational therapist and their own family caregiving journey, they discuss the challenges families may face when navigating steps, narrow doorways, bathrooms, showers, and wheelchair access. They share why planning ahead before visiting a restaurant, bringing a loved one home from the hospital, or gathering for the holidays can make all the difference. You'll learn why home safety involves more than removing throw rugs, how an occupational therapist can help identify potential hazards, and why evaluating entrances, bathroom accessibility, and emergency exits is essential. Whether you're caring for an aging parent, helping a loved one recover from an injury, or preparing your home for a senior visitor, this episode offers practical insights to help you plan ahead, reduce risks, and make visits more comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. Join Gina and Don as they explore how a little preparation can help prevent falls and make more meaningful moments together possible. Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with a caregiver or family member who could benefit from these tips. Visit FocusedHealthyFamily.com for more caregiving resources and information.

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. Oct 8

    Sundowning: Understanding the Evening Struggle #246

    Have you ever noticed that a loved one seems to change as the day turns into evening? They may become more confused, restless, anxious, agitated, or have trouble settling down for the night. If so, you may be experiencing what is commonly called sundowning. In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don take a closer look at sundowning and what can happen when the sun goes down. They discuss some of the behaviors caregivers may see, why evenings can be particularly difficult, and how changes in a person's internal body clock, fatigue, lighting, surroundings, and daily routine may play a role. Gina and Don also share practical ideas caregivers can try to make those evening hours a little easier — from creating a consistent routine and getting daylight during the day to reducing evening stimulation, improving lighting, identifying triggers, and finding calming activities. The conversation was inspired in part by information from the Alzheimer's Association, including its resource on Sleep Issues and Sundowning. We take some of those ideas and bring them into a real-world conversation about what caregivers can actually do when sundowning becomes part of their daily routine. If evenings have become one of the most challenging parts of caring for an aging loved one, this episode offers understanding, practical suggestions, and a reminder that sometimes changing how we approach the evening can make a difference. https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/sleep-issues-sundowning

  4. Oct 1

    #245 Conscious Connection: The Healing Power of Being Present

    What happens when we stop simply going through life and start paying attention to the connections around us? In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Don and Gina explore the power of conscious connection—with friends, family, ourselves, and even the unexpected people and experiences that cross our paths. From a solo beach trip that led to reconnecting with old friends, to a sunrise walk with a longtime friend during a difficult family situation, Don and Gina share personal stories about how reaching out can create meaningful connections when we need them most. They also talk about why asking for help can be so difficult—and how refusing to ask may actually take away someone else's opportunity to help. The conversation moves into the importance of setting aside what other people think, recognizing our own needs, and giving ourselves permission to take time for ourselves. They also explore how difficult experiences, from family challenges to major life events, can sometimes give us a new perspective on what really matters. And then there are the unexpected connections: a bird on the beach, a song that brings back a loved one, or a simple face-to-face conversation that feels different from a text or phone call. Whether you're a caregiver, dealing with family challenges, feeling disconnected, or simply looking for a little more meaning in everyday life, this episode offers a reminder: Sometimes connection begins with simply paying attention—and being willing to reach out. What connection have you been missing? And who might be waiting for you to reach out?

  5. Sep 24

    Chemo After 70: What Would You Do? #244

    What would you do if you were diagnosed with cancer later in life? In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Don takes a closer look at a question that sparked a surprising amount of conversation: Would you choose chemotherapy at age 70, 80, or beyond? After a previous podcast raised the question, listeners responded with very different experiences. Some said chemotherapy gave them more years of life and they would make the same decision again. Others chose not to pursue treatment, while some found themselves questioning the impact treatment had on their quality of life. Don shares these perspectives and explores the bigger questions behind the decision: Is age really the most important factor? How does overall health affect the decision? What does quality of life mean to you? And how much should the individual's wishes matter when family members want them to keep fighting? The conversation also turns toward something Don knows well—managing stress and emotional overwhelm during difficult health situations. He discusses breathing, EFT tapping, time in nature, hobbies, and finding ways to calm the mind and body, whether someone is undergoing treatment or dealing with another major health challenge. This isn't an episode about telling you what decision to make. It's about opening the conversation and recognizing that every person, every diagnosis, and every situation is different. Don would especially like to hear from people who have experienced chemotherapy—both those who chose it and those who chose not to—and how that experience affected not only their bodies, but also their mindset, emotions, and view of life. #234 Medicine, Mindset & Meaning https://youtu.be/298s3AoNq_A Bonus: Interview with Stuart Madow https://studio.youtube.com/video/KVDTmnkQF6I/edit

  6. Sep 17

    #243 When the Mission Ends: The Challenge of Veteran Transition

    In this Reboot episode # 194 of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don sit down with Paul Bill, Community Engagement Manager with Veterans Bridge Home, to talk about what happens when veterans transition from military life back into civilian life. Paul shares his own experiences as a retired 30-year Navy Surface Warfare Officer and explains how Veterans Bridge Home helps veterans find employment, housing, healthcare, mental health support, VA benefits, education, and—perhaps most importantly—connection. The conversation explores why transition can be difficult, why veterans may be reluctant to ask for help, and the importance of having other veterans and community members who understand what they are going through. They also discuss older veterans, caregivers, VA benefits, disability claims, community outreach, and the concept of moral injury. One of the biggest messages from Paul is simple: ask for help, stay connected, and look out for one another. Sometimes helping someone doesn't require a complicated solution—it may simply mean opening the door. And, of course, no conversation with Paul would be complete without the story of making 16 trays of lasagna for 180 sailors—and insisting on the right cheese! This is an important conversation not only for veterans, but for their families, caregivers, employers, and anyone who wants to better understand how we can support those who have served.

  7. Sep 10

    #242 The Law of Attraction: What Are You Focusing On?

    What are you focusing on—and what might you be attracting into your life? In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don explore the Law of Attraction and what it can mean for our mindset, our goals, and especially our lives as we get older. They share personal stories about cars, travel, family, unexpected opportunities, and those moments when something seems to fall into place. But this isn't just about thinking positively and waiting for something to happen. Gina and Don talk about the importance of shifting our thinking, practicing gratitude, visualizing what we want, setting intentions—and most importantly, taking action. For seniors and caregivers, it can be easy to become so focused on responsibilities, stress, finances, or what is going wrong that we lose sight of what is still possible. This conversation offers a reminder that getting older doesn't mean giving up on dreams, growth, relationships, or new possibilities. Join Gina and Don for a thoughtful—and sometimes funny—conversation about mindset, possibility, gratitude, and creating the next chapter of life. http://focusedhealthyfamily.com/podcasts App: Forever Young Seniors

  8. Sep 3

    #241 From Chaos to Connection: The ABCs of Family Visits

    Family visits can be wonderful—but they can also bring stress, exhaustion, and unexpected challenges, especially when you're balancing the needs of children, aging parents, and other loved ones. In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don share their "ABCs of Family Visits"—practical ideas they've learned over the years from bringing families together. They talk about planning ahead, considering everyone's needs, having a backup plan, staying flexible, managing emotions, making time for rest, speaking up about concerns, and remembering to take care of yourself. They also share personal stories from years of family gatherings, vacations, and visits with children, parents, and extended family. Because sometimes the best way to enjoy family time is to prepare for the unexpected—and remember that the time we spend together is what matters most. If family gatherings sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, this episode offers simple ways to make those visits calmer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable for everyone.

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Gina Grothoff: Occupational Therapist, Family Coach, writer and mom of three Donald Grothoff: Family Coach, Mindset Coach, Speaker, EFT Tapping Practitioner and dad to those same three. This dynamic duo are out each week with a new podcast. Using their 24 years of parenting, life experiences and their challenges with two kids with special needs to give tips to parents everywhere. Gina and Don find themselves in the Sandwich Generation, raising kids and caring for elderly parents, which they do talks, workshops and work with parents. Focused Healthy Family podcast is a light-hearted approach at serious issues and questions parents have today on parenting, forming stronger relationships with their kids, and helping their children grow-all in under 30 minutes. #parenttalk #parenting #parentcommunication #focusedhealthyfamily #co-parenting #singleparents #parents #sandwichgeneration #sandwichgenerationsupport #seniorcaregiversupport #seniorcare #agingparentssupport

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  • Creator
    Gina and Donald Grothoff
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © FocusedHealthyFamily
  • Show Website
    Focused Healthy Family Podcast