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Barbara Beach, Charles McFall

The We Serve Network (WSN-TV) is a bold new platform where service meets storytelling. Born from decades of experience in EMS, veteran advocacy, and community leadership, our mission is to spotlight everyday heroes who serve others — and to inspire viewers to become part of that service. With a powerful lineup of original shows and creators, each program brings a unique voice: from elevating EMS professionals and public safety workers, to giving artists, faith leaders, veterans, and changemakers a place to share their truth. Whether it’s interviews, raw documentaries, heartfelt conversations,

  1. Jun 14

    How a Nurse Balanced Alzheimer’s Care, Career, and Her Own Sanity

    In this heartfelt episode of Be Your Own Advocate, hosts Isabel Dassinger and Isaiah Fliessbach sit down with nurse and caregiver Kathy Dent to discuss her journey caring for her mother through a 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Drawing from her experience as both a healthcare professional and a daughter, Kathy shares the realities of balancing caregiving, work, personal responsibilities, and self-care. The conversation explores the emotional toll of long-term caregiving, the challenges families face when loved ones begin losing independence, and the importance of finding purpose and support along the way. Kathy served as the primary caregiver for her mother from diagnosis in 2007 until her passing in 2020, while also maintaining professional and volunteer commitments. She discusses the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, including changes in memory, smell, taste, and behavior, and how denial can delay recognition of symptoms. Working with veterans suffering from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries became a crucial emotional outlet that helped her maintain balance while caregiving. Kathy emphasizes that caregivers must care for themselves as well, sharing how years of prioritizing others eventually impacted her own health. “If you're not taking care of yourself, you really can't take care of the other person.” — Kathy Dent Caregiving affects millions of families, yet many people enter the role with little preparation. Kathy’s story provides practical insight, emotional honesty, and encouragement for anyone supporting a parent, spouse, veteran, or loved one facing cognitive decline or chronic illness. Her experiences serve as a reminder that advocacy begins with both caring for others and protecting your own well-being. Follow Be Your Own Advocate on WSNtv and across our platforms: YouTube: Youtube.com/@WeServeNetworkVimeo: Vimeo.com/wsntvFacebook: Facebook.com/WeServeTvWebsite: Weservenetwork.orgSpotify: Tiny.cc/WSNtvAlso available on RokuJoin us for more conversations that empower you to be your own advocate in every area of life. HighlightsMemorable QuoteWhy This Episode MattersFollow Be Your Own Advocate

    25 min
  2. Jun 14

    The Hidden Cost of Checking Out: Why So Many People Feel Disconnected

    In this thought-provoking episode of Be Your Own Advocate, hosts Isabel Dassinger and Isaiah Fliessbach welcome integrative psychiatrist and psychologist Omid for a deep dive into dissociation, trauma, identity, and the growing challenge of staying present in a hyper-connected world. Together, they explore how dissociation goes far beyond severe trauma, showing up in everyday life as emotional disconnection, chronic stress, and the tendency to live primarily in our thoughts rather than our bodies. The conversation examines how childhood experiences, family dynamics, technology, social media, and modern culture may contribute to a widespread sense of disconnection. Omid shares insights from more than two decades of clinical practice, explaining why reconnecting with physical sensations and emotions may be one of the most important skills people can develop for healing and personal growth. Dissociation Isn't Just Extreme TraumaOmid explains that dissociation exists on a spectrum, from severe trauma responses to everyday emotional avoidance and zoning out.The Mind-Body DisconnectThe discussion explores how modern life encourages people to live in their heads, making it harder to recognize and process emotions through bodily awareness.Identity vs. HealingThe hosts and guest discuss how diagnoses and labels can sometimes become part of a person's identity, potentially making healing more difficult.Community, Family, and Connection MatterThe conversation highlights the role that relationships, community, and meaningful human connection play in emotional resilience and recovery.“You can't heal what you're hiding.” — Isaiah Fliessbach If you've ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, emotionally numb, or stuck in patterns you can't explain, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what may be happening beneath the surface. It challenges listeners to consider whether true healing begins not by thinking harder, but by reconnecting with their bodies, emotions, and communities. Follow Be Your Own Advocate with Isabel Dassinger and Isaiah Fliessbach on WSNtv for more conversations that empower you to take charge of your health, wellness, and personal growth. Watch & Listen: YouTube: Youtube.com/@WeServeNetworkVimeo: Vimeo.com/wsntvFacebook: Facebook.com/WeServeTvWebsite: Weservenetwork.orgSpotify: Tiny.cc/WSNtvAlso available on RokuEpisode HighlightsMemorable QuoteWhy This Episode MattersFollow Be Your Own Advocate

    31 min

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The We Serve Network (WSN-TV) is a bold new platform where service meets storytelling. Born from decades of experience in EMS, veteran advocacy, and community leadership, our mission is to spotlight everyday heroes who serve others — and to inspire viewers to become part of that service. With a powerful lineup of original shows and creators, each program brings a unique voice: from elevating EMS professionals and public safety workers, to giving artists, faith leaders, veterans, and changemakers a place to share their truth. Whether it’s interviews, raw documentaries, heartfelt conversations,