Mind What Matters

Mind What Matters Nonprofit
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Mind What Matters is a podcast about memory disease such as Alzheimer's and Dementia and how we can best care for the longterm health of our minds. Hosted by public speaker and advocate Elizabeth Humphreys. 

  1. 4d ago

    Caregiver Mental Health: What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You with Vanessa Bentley

    What does it actually mean to be mentally and emotionally healthy when your life is genuinely hard? This week on Mind What Matters, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with psychotherapist, speaker, author, and host of The Work of Being Human, Vanessa Bentley to unpack the emotional realities of caregiving, grief, relationships, and being human. Vanessa explains why experiencing grief, sorrow, anger, loneliness, or overwhelm doesn't automatically mean you're mentally unwell. Instead of treating difficult emotions as something to eliminate, she encourages us to get curious about what they're communicating, including the unmet needs that may be underneath them. Liz and Nikki bring their own experiences with caregiving, grief, family, and therapy into a conversation about what happens when we believe we have to handle everything ourselves. Together, they explore why caregivers can become isolated, how resentment can build when support doesn't show up, why "feeling your feelings" is only the first step, and how learning to clearly communicate what you need can help build a stronger support system. This is a conversation about caregiver mental health, emotional needs, vulnerability, boundaries, loneliness, resilience, and the importance of staying connected to ourselves and others when life asks more of us than we think we can carry. #Caregiving #CaregiverMentalHealth #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealth #MindWhatMatters To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

  2. Jul 31

    Living With Grief After Loss (Part 2) with Meghan Jarvis

    Last week, we explored what grief does to us. This week, we're talking about what comes next. In Part 2 of their conversation with grief therapist, trauma specialist, and author Meghan Jarvis, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach move beyond the theory of grief into the everyday reality of living with it. Together, they unpack some of the questions so many grieving people quietly carry: What do you do when there was never a chance to say goodbye? How do you honor someone after they're gone? Is "closure" actually possible? And how do you know when grief has become something you shouldn't carry alone? Meghan shares practical wisdom for building a relationship with grief instead of fighting it, explains why our bodies often know what we need before our minds do, and offers a compassionate framework for navigating anniversaries, unresolved relationships, and the moments when loss feels overwhelming. This conversation reminds us that healing isn't about leaving grief behind. It's about learning how to carry it with honesty, support, and self-compassion. To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

  3. Jul 24

    Why Doesn't Anyone Teach Us How to Grieve? (Part 1) with Meghan Jarvis

    This week on Mind What Matters, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach are joined by grief therapist, trauma specialist, and author Meghan Jarvis for the first of a two-part conversation about one of the few experiences every human being will face, yet almost no one is taught how to navigate. Drawing from both her professional work and her own profound losses, Meghan shares how grief reshapes our identity, why trauma and grief are often deeply connected, and what happens when we try to rush ourselves back to "normal." Together, Liz, Nikki, and Meghan explore the isolation so many caregivers and grieving families experience, the hidden impact of PTSD, and why our culture has left so many people feeling like they have to suffer in silence. This conversation is honest, emotional, and deeply validating for anyone carrying loss while trying to keep moving forward. Rather than asking how to "get over" grief, this episode asks a better question: What if grief is something we're meant to learn to live with instead? To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

  4. Jul 17

    When Words Are Gone: Helping Children Understand Dementia with Sarah Maguire Marston

    This week on Mind What Matters, Nikki DeLoach and Elizabeth Humphreys sit down with author, educator, and caregiver Sarah Maguire Marston to talk about one of the hardest conversations many families never expect to have: explaining dementia to children. After Sarah's mother was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia, she struggled to help her young children understand why their grandmother could no longer speak, play, or tell them she loved them. That experience inspired her to write When I Can't Say I Love You, a children's book created to help families navigate dementia with honesty, compassion, and hope. Together, Sarah, Nikki, and Liz share their own caregiving experiences, discuss the unique challenges of Frontotemporal Dementia, and explore why children often understand more than we realize. They also talk about anticipatory grief, family communication, memory care, and the lasting connection that remains even after words are gone. This episode is a reminder that while dementia changes how we communicate, it never changes the love that remains. To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

  5. Jul 10

    The Dementia Caregiver's Guide: What Every Family Needs to Know with Dr. Macie Smith

    This week on Mind What Matters, Nikki DeLoach sits down with nationally recognized gerontologist, social worker, and dementia care expert Dr. Macie Smith for one of the most practical conversations we've had about caregiving. With more than 25 years of experience supporting families living with dementia, Dr. Macie shares the advice she wishes every caregiver received long before a crisis begins. From healthcare power of attorney and family conflict to caregiver burnout, advocacy, and navigating a diagnosis, she offers clear, compassionate guidance rooted in both professional expertise and personal experience.  Nikki and Dr. Macie also explore why so many caregivers feel like they have to do everything alone, how to ask for help without guilt, and why authentic education, not fear, is one of the greatest tools families have. Whether you're caring for someone with dementia today or simply want to prepare for the future, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom that can help you navigate one of life's most challenging seasons with greater confidence and grace. Learn more about Dr. Macie Smith and her caregiving resources: https://drmaciesmith.com To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

  6. Jun 26

    Walking in Her World: Ty Lewis on Faith, Dementia Care, and Sacred Advocacy

    Walking in Her World: Ty Lewis on Faith, Dementia Care, and Sacred Advocacy week on Mind What Matters, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with caregiver, educator, and certified dementia practitioner Ty Lewis, the voice behind I Am Gertrude Jordan. Ty has been sharing her mother’s late-stage dementia journey with honesty, tenderness, and deep wisdom, offering other caregivers a window into what it means to care with both fierce advocacy and extraordinary love. With a background in special education, Ty brings a uniquely research-informed approach to dementia care, using strategies rooted in patience, adaptation, assistive tools, and meeting her mother exactly where she is. Ty opens up about the emotional toll of caregiving, the role of faith in helping her stay present, and the sacred responsibility of walking with a loved one through the hardest parts of life. This episode is a powerful reminder that caregiving is not about getting back to who someone used to be. Sometimes, it is about learning how to enter their world with grace. To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

  7. Jun 19

    You Don't Have to Hold It Together: Caregiving, Grief, and Learning to Feel Again

    What if the thing that's keeping you stuck is the very thing you've been taught to do your whole life: hold it together? In this deeply personal conversation, Liz Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach explore the emotional cost of caregiving, the dangers of numbness, and why so many caregivers feel like they have to suffer in silence. Through stories of Alzheimer's caregiving, childhood conditioning, burnout, grief, and resilience, they unpack the messages many of us received growing up, that emotions should be hidden, pain should be pushed through, and vulnerability is weakness. Liz reflects on moments from her caregiving journey that she now sees differently, including opportunities for healing that were missed because survival mode left no room to feel. Nikki shares why grief isn't something to "get over," but something that changes us and how allowing ourselves to experience difficult emotions may be the key to avoiding burnout and reclaiming our humanity. Together, they offer a powerful reminder that caregiving doesn't have to destroy you. You can care deeply for someone else while also caring for yourself. If you've ever felt exhausted, resentful, guilty, numb, or overwhelmed as a caregiver, this episode is for you. In this episode:  Why caregivers often isolate when they need support most  The hidden connection between emotional numbness and burnout  How grief can become a pathway to healing  The impact of childhood messages about emotions  Why "holding it together" isn't always healthy  Practical ways to process difficult feelings before they consume you To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

  8. Jun 12

    Finding Peace When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan with Erik Ireland

    This week on Mind What Matters, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with mindfulness teacher, author, and host of the Listen to Sleep podcast, Erik Ireland, for a conversation about identity, suffering, purpose, and what it means to stay present when life doesn't unfold the way we expected. Drawing from his own experiences of reinvention, self-discovery, and personal growth, Erik shares how mindfulness helped him move beyond the identities he spent years trying to build and instead learn how to live with greater curiosity, compassion, and self-acceptance. Together, Liz, Nikki, and Erik explore why so many caregivers find themselves questioning who they are after years of caring for someone else, how grief and change can become part of our personal growth, and why peace is not something we achieve someday, but something we learn to recognize in the middle of life's hardest moments. This episode is a reminder that even when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or completely different than what we imagined, there is still meaning to be found in the journey. To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

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Mind What Matters is a podcast about memory disease such as Alzheimer's and Dementia and how we can best care for the longterm health of our minds. Hosted by public speaker and advocate Elizabeth Humphreys. 

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  • Creator
    Mind What Matters Nonprofit
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Mind What Matters
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