The Angie Graham Podcast

Angie Graham

You’re in healthcare - but no one told you it would feel like this.The award winning Angie Graham Podcast is where real conversations replace red tape. If you're a young professional trying to lead, care, and stay sane in this industry, an established leader looking for something new when all the old tricks are no longer working or just need a place that talks about you because it's about you , you're in the right place.We talk senior living, healthcare and leadership, and what it really means to care - for others and yourself.No spin. No scripts...sometimes. Just the truth behind the systems - and how YOU can make them better.

  1. Nurses Week 2026 | Respect, Rights & Most Difficult Diagnoses  | The Power of Nurses!

    MAY 4

    Nurses Week 2026 | Respect, Rights & Most Difficult Diagnoses | The Power of Nurses!

    In honor of National Nurses Week 2026, Angie Graham sits down for a powerful conversation about what families need to know when a loved one enters a hospital, nursing home, assisted living, or memory care setting. This year’s Nurses Week theme is “The Power of Nurses,” and this episode shows exactly why that matters. Angie is joined by Stacey Sis, Vice President of Nursing at Our House Senior Living, and Lori Nardin, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance, for a real, honest, and deeply practical talk about care, advocacy, resident rights, family expectations, and the emotional weight nurses carry every day. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What families often misunderstand about power of attorney  • Why resident rights still matter, even when families want safety  • What to look for when touring assisted living or nursing home communities  • How to advocate without becoming “that family”  • What nurses wish families would share about their loved ones  • Why yelling at nurses helps absolutely no one, a wild concept  • How dementia, delirium, pain, skin care, and end-of-life care affect daily nursing work  • What strong care culture feels like when you walk through the door This conversation is for families, caregivers, nurses, care teams, and anyone trying to make better choices for someone they love. If you are the family point person, the one asking questions, making decisions, and trying to keep everyone calm, this episode is for you. And to every nurse listening: thank you for being the steady ones. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

    44 min
  2. Stop The Citations, Start The Growth: How Top Senior Living Leaders Turn Things Around!

    APR 6

    Stop The Citations, Start The Growth: How Top Senior Living Leaders Turn Things Around!

    In this episode, Angie Graham talks with Lauren Davis, RN, owner and CEO of Davis Clinical Consulting. Lauren shares how she built a consulting firm after years in long term care, why leadership support matters so much in nursing and assisted living, and what happens when healthcare organizations wait too long to fix problems. They talk about burnout, staffing, leadership turnover, state surveys, crisis management, admissions mistakes, complaint systems, training gaps, and how technology and AI may shape the future of senior care. Lauren also explains why experience matters more than titles, why good leaders must delegate, and why proactive support can save facilities from major trouble down the road. If you work in assisted living, skilled nursing, healthcare leadership, or senior care operations, this conversation is packed with real insight. Davis Consulting:  https://davisclinical.org/  Key Takeaways •Leadership in long term care needs support, not just pressure •You cannot do every task yourself, delegation matters •Showing up to work is only the start, people need tools to succeed •Practical experience often matters more than degrees alone •Facilities should fix issues early, not only after citations or closures •Communication can reduce complaints and build trust •Healthcare will need both smart technology and human connection  #Podcast #HealthcarePodcast #NursingLeadership #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SkilledNursing #SeniorCare  #HealthcareLeadership #NurseEntrepreneur #DirectorOfNursing #HealthcareConsulting #LeadershipDevelopment #SeniorLiving   #HealthcareOperations #ClinicalConsulting #SurveyReadiness #StaffRetention #RiskManagement #ResidentCare  The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

    49 min
  3. Stop Arguing | How To Help People With Dementia | Learn From Expert Teepa Snow

    MAR 2

    Stop Arguing | How To Help People With Dementia | Learn From Expert Teepa Snow

    In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Teepa Snow, OT and dementia care leader, to talk about what actually helps people living with dementia. They cover why arguing reality backfires, how to build cooperation in the moment, when psych meds become dangerous, and why "Hand-under-Hand" can change care fast. You will also hear practical strategies for families, staff, and leaders who want safer, kinder dementia support. •Relationship comes before tasks, especially with dementia.  •Arguing reality rarely helps, it usually escalates stress.  •Many “behaviors” are unmet needs or poor caregiver approach.  •Psych meds can create serious risks, use as last resort.  •Hand-under-Hand reduces threat and increases participation fast.  •Sexual actions may be confusion, not intent, adjust positioning first.  Teepa Snow Occupational therapist and dementia care specialist with 45 years of experience. Founder of Positive Approach to Care and the Snow Approach Foundation.  Host: Angie Graham Healthcare advocate & podcast host focused on nursing leadership, caregiving, and dementia topics. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

    48 min
  4. “Am I Losing My Mind?”: Menopause Info From the VP of Nursing You Need to Hear in 2026

    FEB 16

    “Am I Losing My Mind?”: Menopause Info From the VP of Nursing You Need to Hear in 2026

    Menopause care has been shaped by fear for decades. In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Stacey, VP of Nursing, to talk about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and what’s changing in the conversation. They cover why many women were scared away from estrogen, how perimenopause symptoms can start earlier than people think, and why “treat the symptom” often leads to a long medication list. They also discuss vaginal estrogen for recurrent UTIs in older women, bone health, brain fog, mood changes, and why self-advocacy matters. In this episode Why the 2003 black box era changed carePerimenopause symptoms (including brain fog and sleep issues)Vaginal estrogen and recurrent UTIs in older adultsPolypharmacy, side effects, and treating the root causeHRT, bone density, and hip fracture riskHow to find a provider who will actually talk through optionsMedical note This video is for general education. It is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician about your personal risks and options. Subscribe for more If this helped, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

    23 min

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You’re in healthcare - but no one told you it would feel like this.The award winning Angie Graham Podcast is where real conversations replace red tape. If you're a young professional trying to lead, care, and stay sane in this industry, an established leader looking for something new when all the old tricks are no longer working or just need a place that talks about you because it's about you , you're in the right place.We talk senior living, healthcare and leadership, and what it really means to care - for others and yourself.No spin. No scripts...sometimes. Just the truth behind the systems - and how YOU can make them better.

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