Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast

Talisa A. Garcia

Welcome to "Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast," hosted by Talisa A. Garcia. This channel is a dedicated space that shines a light on the courage, challenges, and unwavering commitment of caregivers. Through our episodes, we delve into the lives of those who provide (or have provided) care for loved ones. Our mission is to create a supportive community where stories of hope, resilience, and shared experiences offer solace and inspiration. Join us as we embrace the journey of caregiving with open arms. Subscribe and click the notification bell to become part of our story and to make sure you never miss an episode. Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal Connect with Azara at https://linktr.ee/azaraazal #caregiverstress #autism #cancer #dementia #alzheimer #lovedones #heartdisease #diabetes #Parkinsons #ChronicPain #HIV #CancerAwareness #MultipleSclerosis #autismawareness

  1. 🎙️ The Therapist Who Tells the Truth: Trauma, Burnout, and Healing Without the Fluff (Parts 1 & 2)

    6D AGO

    🎙️ The Therapist Who Tells the Truth: Trauma, Burnout, and Healing Without the Fluff (Parts 1 & 2)

    What does healing really look like when you’re exhausted, burned out, grieving, or quietly carrying trauma while still showing up for everyone else? In this two-part conversation, we sit down with Caroline Kobylinski, MA, MMFT, LPC-S, LCDC, EMDR Certified, ART Certified; a trauma therapist who brings honesty, depth, and humanity to the healing process. Caroline is known for working with people who are tired of surface-level answers and ready for real emotional healing. Across Parts 1 and 2, Caroline shares from both her clinical expertise and lived experience walking through trauma recovery, mental health challenges, caregiving, grief, and resilience. Her approach blends evidence-based trauma therapy with compassion, humor, and truth, creating space for caregivers and helpers to finally exhale. 💛 This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about understanding what healing can look like when you’re human, tired, and still trying. ✨ Watch both parts for the full conversation. 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to feel seen. Connect with Caroline Kobylinski!https://www.cwkcounseling.com/TikTok: @bruisedbananacounselingInstagram: @bruisedbananacounseling Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media ‪@azaraazal Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal #TraumaHealing #CaregiverSupport #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #TherapistTruths

    1h 14m
  2. The Digital Jungle & the Neurodivergent Mind: What Parents Need to Know

    DEC 8

    The Digital Jungle & the Neurodivergent Mind: What Parents Need to Know

    In today’s episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with internationally respected parenting expert Sue Atkins to explore one of the biggest challenges facing modern caregivers: navigating the digital world with neurodivergent children. Sue shares decades of experience as a parenting coach, author, and educator to help you understand how screen time, tech boundaries, and emotional wellbeing intersect for children with ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. With practical scripts, compassionate advice, and a warm, empowering tone, this episode is a must-watch for any parent or caregiver who feels overwhelmed by the digital age. Whether you're trying to reduce screen time, boost emotional regulation, or start healthier tech conversations at home—Sue’s wisdom will help you create a more peaceful, connected home environment. 🌱 What You’ll Learn: ·      Why neurodivergent kids experience tech differently ·      How to use scripts that support regulation, not rebellion ·      The dangers of digital overstimulation (and what to do instead) ·      How to reframe parenting struggles with confidence and clarity 🎧 Guest Bio: Sue Atkins is a global parenting expert, broadcaster, bestselling author, and the creator of Navigating the Digital Jungle. She’s the go-to parenting expert for Disney Family and appears regularly on ITV’s This Morning and BBC Radio. Her powerful work helps families and schools build emotionally intelligent, resilient kids—especially in tech-heavy environments. Connect with Sue Atkins Podcast, digital resources, and expert advice: -      https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/ 📣 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 for more real talk about caregiving, mental wellness, and parenting neurodivergent children. Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media ‪@azaraazal Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal #Mamamablescaregiverspodcast #navigatingthedigitaljungle #NeurodivergentParenting  #ScreenTimeBoundaries  #AI #764Cult #CaregiverSupport

    40 min
  3. The 5 Elements Every Caregiver Should Use for Reclaiming Peace and Balance

    NOV 24

    The 5 Elements Every Caregiver Should Use for Reclaiming Peace and Balance

    What if Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether could do more than ground us in nature—what if they could restore our peace, clarity, and wellness as caregivers? In this deeply grounding and transformational episode, we're joined by Tashia Martin, MSW, LSW — a licensed social worker, healing-centered leadership coach, and creator of the R.O.O.T.E.D. Framework©. With nearly 20 years of experience guiding individuals and organizations through trauma-informed care and wellness-centered leadership, Tashia shares how caregivers can intentionally use the 5 elements to reconnect with themselves and cultivate sustainable healing. We explore: ·      What each of the 5 elements symbolizes for your caregiving journey ·      How to create rituals that restore mental clarity and emotional balance ·      Why wellness starts with your environment, energy, and inner alignment This episode is for every caregiver who’s ready to stop running on empty and start healing with intention. To connect with Tashia Martin, purchase her book "New Leaf: Reflecting on Life's Transitions," and more, please visit this link below: -      https://linktr.ee/restoringlegacy ✨ Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more soul-nourishing episodes. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & more. 📲 Connect with us @MamaMablesPodcast on all platforms. Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media ‪@azaraazal Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal

    42 min
  4. “How to Navigate Elder Care Without Guilt, Panic, or Burnout”

    OCT 7

    “How to Navigate Elder Care Without Guilt, Panic, or Burnout”

    Are you an adult caregiver navigating the emotional and overwhelming world of elder care? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out in a crisis. In this empowering episode, we sit down with Shari Ross, a former senior living director turned author, speaker, and caregiver advocate. With over 15 years of experience in assisted living, memory care, and hospice, and as a daughter who’s walked this path herself, Shari created the S.I.M.P.L.E.™ Method, a step-by-step framework to help families move from chaos to clarity. You’ll hear personal stories, practical checklists, and proven tools for handling tough decisions and conversations with compassion and confidence. If you're feeling the weight of caring for aging parents while juggling everything else, this episode is your lifeline. Shari Ross: Website: www.seniorlivingmadesimple.com Book and Workbook available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles.com, Walmart.com, Goodreads **For Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast Listeners, please reference this podcast episode to receive a 50- minute senior living navigation consulting session (phone or Zoom) for $99 instead of the usual $199 ✨ Subscribe for more real caregiver conversations 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode 🎧 Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Amazon Music Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media ‪@azaraazal‬ Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal #AdultCaregivers #SeniorLivingSupport #ElderCarePlanning #FamilyCaregiverHelp #MamaMablesCaregiversPodcast

    49 min
  5. "Romantic Caregiving: The Emotional Weight No One Talks About"

    SEP 5

    "Romantic Caregiving: The Emotional Weight No One Talks About"

    What happens when the person you're caring for is also the love of your life? In this powerful and deeply human episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Ms. Marjon Parham, affectionately known as The Queen of Convo. A celebrated media personality, communications strategist, and community leader, Marjon shares her personal journey of becoming a full-time caregiver to her romantic partner—navigating love, loss, and emotional labor that few talk about. Together, we explore: The emotional toll of caregiving in intimate relationships How to hold space for grief while showing up daily for someone you love The strength it takes to lead, love, and let go This is a raw, honest, and soul-stirring conversation about romantic caregiving—and the emotional weight no one prepares you for. To keep in touch with Ms Marjon, please follow her here: https://linktr.ee/msmarjon ✨ Subscribe to Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast for more stories that shine a light on the unseen strength of caregivers. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 📲 Follow @MamaMablesCargiversPodcast across all platforms for daily inspiration and support. Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media ‪@azaraazal‬ Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal #RomanticCaregiving#caregiversupport #CaregiverGrief #LoveAndLoss #CaregiverSupport #MamaMablesCaregiversPodcast

    1h 12m
  6. Beyond the Diagnosis: Healing the Hidden Pain of Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children

    AUG 16

    Beyond the Diagnosis: Healing the Hidden Pain of Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children

    Behind every neurodivergent child is a caregiver quietly carrying the emotional weight, navigating therapy schedules, sensory overload, and constant advocacy… often while neglecting their own healing. In this deeply compassionate episode, Kanika Vasudeva, Radiant Empowerment Coach and Akashic Records Reader, joins us to explore the hidden emotional pain caregivers face and how to begin the journey back to self. Kanika shares how caregivers can move beyond burnout, reconnect with joy, and heal from within while still showing up for their children with strength and love. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or soul-led leader, this conversation is your reminder that you matter too. Ready to break through limits and step into your expansion? Start here: Book a Clarity Call with Kanika Vasudeva | Art of Life Center === RADIANT EXPANSION MENTORSHIP === Kanika's signature program for those ready to show up as their truest, most magnetic self—speaking, leading, and living from a place of deep alignment and self-trust. Learn more: https://artoflifecenter.com/mentorship === FREE RESOURCES === Get instant access to meditations, guides, and soul tools for your growth: https://artoflifecenter.com/free === UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS === Join transformational workshops for deep healing and radiant expansion: https://artoflifecenter.com/shop === AKASHIC RECORDS READINGS & SOUL BLUEPRINT HEALING === For personal guidance, energetic healing, and deep insight: https://artoflifecenter.com/reading === CONNECT WITH KANIKA === Instagram:   a...

    55 min
  7. Using Music to Meet the Emotional Needs of Neurodivergent Children

    JUL 21

    Using Music to Meet the Emotional Needs of Neurodivergent Children

    In this episode, we explore how music can be a powerful tool for caregivers and parents of neurodivergent children, helping to support emotional regulation, communication, and connection. Our guest, Craig Parks, is the founder of Parenting Harmony and creator of the Parenting A to E Method—a groundbreaking approach that helps overwhelmed parents turn everyday routines into joyful, memory-making moments. With over 30 years of experience as a camp director, educator, musician, and father, Craig brings a unique, heart-centered perspective to raising children with learning and sensory differences. From practical tools to meaningful insights, this episode is filled with music-based strategies, screen-free activities, and ways to reconnect with your child—even on the hard days. 🎧 If you're raising a neurodivergent child or caring for someone with ADHD, Autism, or sensory sensitivities, this episode will inspire and empower you. For more information and to get in contact with Craig Parks, please click on the links listed below: - www.parentingharmony.com - https://linktr.ee/craigparksmusic ✨ Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more caregiver-focused conversations that honor the love, labor, and resilience behind the scenes. 🔔 Don’t forget to hit the notification bell! 📲 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media ‪@azaraazal‬ Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal #NeurodivergentParenting #MusicTherapyForKids #CaregiverSupport #AutismParentingTips

    40 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Welcome to "Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast," hosted by Talisa A. Garcia. This channel is a dedicated space that shines a light on the courage, challenges, and unwavering commitment of caregivers. Through our episodes, we delve into the lives of those who provide (or have provided) care for loved ones. Our mission is to create a supportive community where stories of hope, resilience, and shared experiences offer solace and inspiration. Join us as we embrace the journey of caregiving with open arms. Subscribe and click the notification bell to become part of our story and to make sure you never miss an episode. Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal Connect with Azara at https://linktr.ee/azaraazal #caregiverstress #autism #cancer #dementia #alzheimer #lovedones #heartdisease #diabetes #Parkinsons #ChronicPain #HIV #CancerAwareness #MultipleSclerosis #autismawareness