Welcome to my blog

Welcome to my corner of the internet, a space where stories, honesty, and reflection meet. Here, I share insights from my journey as a caregiver, writer, and advocate, as well as lessons learned from life’s challenges and triumphs. My hope is that these words provide comfort, connection, and inspiration—whether you’re navigating caregiving, seeking personal growth, or simply curious about the power of storytelling. Pull up a chair, explore, and know that you are seen, heard, and always enough.

  • Published On: November 16th, 2025

    My First Hill Day: Arizona Family Caregiver Advocacy in Action

    November is National Family Caregivers Month. I just returned from Washington DC where I participated in the Caregiver Nation Coalition Hill Day! I was the only representative from Arizona to advocate for ...

  • Published On: November 1st, 2025

    Send Me Back to Spokane…and Idaho

    A few days after I delivered my keynote, Saving Lives & Doing Dishes to the American Healthcare Association in Las Vegas, I got on a plane with my husband and we went ...

  • Published On: October 22nd, 2025

    Saving Lives & Doing Dishes

    Well, I did it. I stood up in front of lots and lots of healthcare professionals and shared my updated keynote – Saving Lives & Doing Dishes.  Here’s what the description said:  ...

  • Published On: September 20th, 2025

    Viva Las Vegas

    I have a big keynote talk in Las Vegas in a little more than four weeks, and I woke up today convinced that all my slides are crap. My intro is bad. ...

  • Published On: September 18th, 2025

    Don’t Throat Punch People

    I texted a book client of mine the other day. We are sooooo close to being done with her developmental edit of her really heart-wrenching story. When are we getting back together? ...

  • Published On: September 12th, 2025

    Conversations in the Car: Bears, Prayers, and Life Lessons

    Storytelling is easy for me. For example… While driving my 10-year-old bonus boy to school today, we had a long conversation about bears. My parents saw three yesterday in their backyard. And ...

  • Published On: August 18th, 2025

    When Sharing Your Story Opens Doors

    Today, a reporter for AARP included my podcast in a round up of caregiving podcasts. It was really rewarding to see all the hard work come out on page. And see leaders ...