Who Gets the China?

Kirsten Mau
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Biweekly

Your entertaining and useful guide to helping your parents live better, longer—and saving your sanity while you’re at it. Join me and my esteemed guests while we share humorous stories and expert advice to help you navigate this phase of life with humor, grace, and tools to succeed.

  1. May 22

    Mini-episode: Accepting help: life lessons learned from international strangers

    A Who Gets the China Mini-Episode: How lessons learned while navigating the world solo apply to caregiving for aging parents. Who Gets the China? supports women who are struggling to balance the needs of aging parents with living their own best life. We help women get prepared and take control with advice, community - and some laughter - so they can minimize stress and maximize their own well-being.    If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate it.  Please help us reach more people and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow and subscribe to Who Gets the China? on Substack for a bi-weekly email newsletter with information, advice and a little dose of caregiving humor @whogetsthechina.substack.com/ Listen on Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts Watch and subscribe @ www.youtube.com/@WhoGetstheChina Find all our channels on Podbean Credits Produced by Aaron Bryce @ www.bluogden.com/ Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ www.windsandproductions.com Graphic design by Jenn Beam @jigawattsstudio.com

    7 min

  2. May 8

    When Your Aging Parent Might Need a Therapist with Julie Butscher, LCSW

    When is it time to call in reinforcements? This week Kirsten sits down with Julie Butscher, LCSW who specializes in senior mental health to talk about one of the most underused tools in the family caregiver’s toolkit: therapy for older adults.  From recognizing the signs that a parent is struggling, to navigating the “bootstrap generation’s” resistance to help, to understanding how telehealth has changed the game — this conversation is full of practical wisdom for anyone trying to support an aging parent without losing themselves in the process. In This Episode Why mental health issues in older adults can look different from what we expect — and how they’re often mistaken for cognitive decline How to recognize when an offhand comment from a parent is actually a cry for help in disguise Why seniors resist assistance — and a smarter way to offer it The “helicopter daughter” phenomenon: when protecting your parent gets in the way of their independence — and your own sanity How a therapist can hold space for the conversations your parent won’t have with you — without the family baggage Why “listen, don’t solve” and “hugs, not help” might be the two most important things you hear today How telehealth therapy works for seniors — and why it’s easier than you think What therapists can and can’t share with family members, and how to navigate HIPAA and confidentiality Resources Mentioned in This Episode Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us  Center for Mental Health and Aging: https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/  Find Julie Butscher to set up a 15 minute consultation : https://care.headway.co/providers/julie-butscher Connect with Us Subscribe to Who Gets the China? on Substack: whogetsthechina.substack.com Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@WhoGetstheChina Email us: info@whogetsthechina.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation.  Please help us reach more people and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.   Credits Produced by Aaron Bryce @ www.bluogden.com/ Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ www.windsandproductions.com Graphic design by Jenn Beam @jigawattsstudio.com

    40 min

  3. Apr 24

    When Caregiving Crosses Cultures and Continents with Adrian Chung

    Kirsten sits down with caregiver, entrepreneur, and writer, Adrian Chung, to explore the various cultural differences in caring for aging parents, Adrian’s experience of caregiving and organizing from across an ocean, the importance of community, and Adrian’s new organizational tool inspired by his caregiving journey.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Adrian’s Substack “Caregiving, Practically Speaking”: https://substack.com/@caregivingpractically?r=59cxnp&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur  Carevation Caregiving App: https://www.carevation.ai/    Follow Who Gets the China? On Stubstack: https://www.whogetsthechina.substack.com  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.   Credits: Edited by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com       Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com         Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ https://www.jigawattsstudio.com

    51 min

  4. Apr 10

    A Dementia Caregivers Secret Weapon? Music. with expert Anthony Cirillo

    Musician, performer and expert in how music benefits those living with dementia, Anthony Cirillo joins us for a conversation about the cognitive benefits of music. You'll learn how music lights up different parts of the brain, triggers memory and connection and even relives caregivers stress. Anthony fell into a mission for bringing music to seniors when he started performing in senior communities. He’s transformed that experience into knowledge through his keynote speeches and live stream show. Today, he joins Kirsten to expand on the topic of music as medicine, the benefits of social prescribing, and how a song can guide someone through the end of their life. To join in on Anthony’s live stream, visit https://sagestream.live/artist/anth-cirillo/   Resources mentioned in this episode: Anthony Cirillo | Sage Stream Follow Anthony on Substack at https://substack.com/@anthonycirillo Institute for Music and Neurologic Function Follow Who Gets the China? and sign up to receive our bi-weekly newsletter at  https://www.whogetsthechina.substack.com         If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Credits: Produced by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com       Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com         Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ https://www.jigawattsstudio.com

    48 min

  5. Mar 27

    More Than Memory Loss: Recognizing and Caring for Dementia w/ Kay Adams, LCSW

    Kay Adams, LCSW is a speaker, coach, educator, and author. In addition, Kay is a Certified Dementia Consultant and Trainer, and the founder of Compassion Works, LLC which provides individualized dementia coaching, workshops, and educational offerings to families, professional care partners and organizations on a variety of topics related to dementia. Resources mentioned in this episode: Kay M Adams, Compassion Works LLC – Empowering care ...Compassion Works, LLC https://www.kaymadams.com Upcoming webinars and workshops https://www.kaymadams.com/workshops/ Follow Who Gets the China? on https://www.whogetsthechina.substack.com        If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Credits: Produced by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com      Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com        Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ https://www.jigawattsstudio.com

    57 min

  6. Mar 10

    Everything Is a Lesson: Innovating Care with Cambria Jacobs

    Our guest this week has, by blood and by marriage, contributed to the end-of-life care for seven aging adults. Today, she joins Kirsten to delve into the lessons, dynamics, and hard facts of the aging process, the meaning of the term “caretaker”, and how to use your unique set of skills to support your aging parents, your family, and yourself. Follow Who Gets the China? on https://www.whogetsthechina.substack.com        If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Credits: Produced by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com      Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com        Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ https://www.jigawattsstudio.com

    52 min

  7. Feb 24

    Boldly Facing the Inevitable with Jamie Sarche

    Jamie Sarche, director of funeral planning at Feldman Mortuary, is no stranger to boldly addressing complex topics. In her TEDx talk, she encourages us all to face death with a strong sense of reality. “Talk to your family about why you want to be in the world with them and what it’s going to feel like when you’re not in the world with them.” This week, Jamie joins Kirsten to delve into the taboo of death, the minutia of the post-death experience, planning for the inevitable, and embracing the benefits of ritual in the memory of your loved one and the interest of the future.   Resources mentioned in this episode: https://feldmanmortuary.com/our-staff/  https://hineni.jadeinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Body-Talk.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmsYxDvdcYc    Follow Who Gets the China? on https://www.whogetsthechina.substack.com        If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Credits: Produced by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com     Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com       Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ https://www.jigawattsstudio.com

    55 min

  8. Feb 10

    The Third Pillar of Wellness: A Financial Road Map with Cheri Turner

    Finance for women often looks different than it does for men. Women often live longer and yet often earn less over their lifetimes. Knowing what’s under the “financial hood” helps you feel confident that you (or your mom) will have security as long as you live. Kirsten sits down with Cheri Turner, certified financial planner professional and financial advisor, to discuss the ins, outs, and easily missed details of financial health in all stages of life to prepare you and your aging parents for retirement and eventual passing.   To learn more about Cheri and her financial advising practice, please visit: https://www.clientfirstcap.com/cheri-turner    Follow Who Gets the China? on https://www.whogetsthechina.substack.com        If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might appreciate the conversation. And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Credits: Produced by Aaron Bryce @ https://www.bluogden.com    Theme music composed by Greg Fellman @ https://www.windsandproductions.com     Graphic design by Jenn Beam @ https://www.jigawattsstudio.com

    42 min
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Your entertaining and useful guide to helping your parents live better, longer—and saving your sanity while you’re at it. Join me and my esteemed guests while we share humorous stories and expert advice to help you navigate this phase of life with humor, grace, and tools to succeed.

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  • Creator
    Kirsten Mau
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kirsten Mau Consulting, LLC
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    Who Gets the China?

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