Mind What Matters

Mind What Matters Nonprofit
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Mind What Matters

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. 2D AGO

    When the Smoke Clears: What the LA Wildfires Taught Us About Trauma and Resilience

    What do you do when the world feels like it’s burning—literally and figuratively? Nikki DeLoach shares her personal experience living through the devastating wildfires in LA County, from rallying community support for firefighters to helping friends pack up their lives in minutes. She opens up about parenting through crisis, witnessing her son confront fear, and how trauma often mirrors the grief of losing a loved one. Elizabeth Humphreys joins from Tennessee, offering insight as both a fell...

    1h 11m

  2. MAR 13

    Navigating the Caregiving Journey: Lessons, Loss, and Finding Support

    Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is an emotional and often isolating journey. In this heartfelt episode Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach get personal about their own caregiving experiences—what they’ve learned, what they wish they’d known sooner, and how they’ve found strength through connection. Nikki opens up about her grandfather’s battle with vascular dementia and the challenges of navigating care in a small town with limited resources. Elizabeth shares her mother...

    57 min

  3. FEB 20

    The MIND Diet: How 44% of Alzheimer’s Cases Can Be Prevented with Dr. Tom Holland

    What if you could lower your risk of Alzheimer’s by nearly half—just by changing what’s on your plate? In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Dr. Tom Holland, a physician-scientist at Rush University Medical Center and a board member of Mind What Matters, to discuss the groundbreaking research behind the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay). Dr. Holland breaks down findings from the Lancet Commission, which reports that up to 44...

    1h 13m

  4. FEB 13

    Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden on Death, Caregiving, and Finding Meaning

    Death is one of life’s only certainties, yet so many of us avoid talking about it—until we have no choice. In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Julie McFadden, an ICU and hospice nurse known as @hospicenursejulie, to break down the fears and misconceptions surrounding end-of-life care. With wisdom and compassion, Julie shares insights from her book Nothing to Fear, offering guidance on preparing for end-of-life experiences and navigating the emotional weight of...

    1h 19m

  5. JAN 30

    A Holistic Approach to Caregiving with @the_cognition_dietitian Barbie Boules

    Barbie Boules is not just another nutritionist on Instagram—she’s a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in women’s metabolic and brain health. In this episode, Barbie joins Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach to share her insights into the powerful connection between the two. She also brings a raw and compassionate perspective from her personal experience as a caregiver for her mother, who has Alzheimer’s. Barbie emphasizes the importance of quality sleep, balanced nutrition,...

    1 hr

  6. JAN 16

    Empowering Women's Health: Navigating Perimenopause, Endometriosis, and the Medical System with Dr. Sharon Malone (Part 2)

    There are countless misunderstood health challenges that women face in their 30s and 40s, but how lasting is the impact? In part two of this empowering conversation with renowned women's health expert Dr. Sharon Malone, the team dives deep into struggles like endometriosis and the complexities of perimenopause. Dr. Malone shares invaluable insights, while Nikki and Elizabeth open up about their personal experiences and frustrations with the medical system. Together, they advocate for better c...

    1h 30m

  7. JAN 2

    Finding Light in the Dark: Kimberly Williams-Paisley on Alzheimer’s, Advocacy, and Healing

    Actress, author, and advocate Kimberly Williams-Paisley's heart for giving back is as big as her impact on the world. You may know Kimberly from iconic roles in Father of the Bride, According to Jim, and The Christmas Chronicles, but her true legacy shines through her tireless philanthropic work. As co-founder of The Store with her husband Brad Paisley, Kimberly has worked to provide comprehensive solutions to hunger and poverty in Middle Tennessee, offering support to families in need. Kimb...

    1h 17m

  8. 12/19/2024

    Breast Cancer, Young Women, and What You Need to Know with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky

    This week on Mind What Matters, we’re chatting with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, an oncologist who’s passionate about breast and gynecologic cancers. She’s here to break down some tough topics with us, like the rising rates of breast cancer in younger women, why early detection matters more than ever, and how treatment can impact more than just your body—it can affect your mind too. We get real about the challenges women face in advocating for their health, the lack of focus on women’s health res...

    56 min
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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 - 2025
    • Episodes
      41
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Mind What Matters
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