Mind What Matters

What happens when you’re the only one left to care for everyone else? In this episode of Mind What Matters, Jillian Reeves joins Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach to share her personal story of caregiving for her mother and brother, while facing unimaginable grief and responsibility on her own. Jillian opens up about caring for her mother, who battled lupus, cancer, and dementia, and her brother, who struggled with mental illness and endured trauma in a care facility. She describes the emotional and logistical toll of solo caregiving, the need for respite and advocacy, and the heartbreak of losing both her husband and brother in the span of her caregiving journey. Through it all, Jillian has found ways to support others, creating resources like caregiver affirmation cards and journals to help ease the path for others walking this difficult road. This conversation is a raw and honest look at the weight of caregiving, and the radical strength it takes to show up with love, every single day. To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/donate] head to our website [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/]. Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mindwhatmatterspodcast] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mindwhatmattersnonprofit] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liWZrZj74lo&ab_channel=MindWhatMatters] ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co. [https://www.palmtreepodco.com/]

What started as a single soak in Italy changed everything. In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Greg Macdonald, founder of Bathorium, to talk about his journey from bartender to wellness entrepreneur—and how one bath sparked a mission to redefine self-care. Greg shares how Bathorium's pH-balanced, mineral-rich bath soaks became a wellness staple for people around the world, including caregivers like Nikki, who uses her daily bath ritual to reset and reconnect. The conversation dives into the science of bathing, the importance of magnesium for stress relief, and why intentional, nourishing self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. They also explore how ethical business practices and community support can create ripples of impact far beyond the bath. If you’re looking for a reason to slow down, breathe deep, and reclaim rest, this episode will inspire you to turn your bathroom into a sanctuary—one soak at a time. Learn more here: instagram.com/livebathorium [https://www.instagram.com/livebathorium] To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/donate] head to our website [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/]. Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mindwhatmatterspodcast] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mindwhatmattersnonprofit] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liWZrZj74lo&ab_channel=MindWhatMatters] ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co. [https://www.palmtreepodco.com/]

When Rachel Loeb’s father was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at 58, she became a caregiver overnight—and realized just how little support existed for young people in her shoes. In this powerful conversation, Rachel joins hosts Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach to talk about her book The Millennial Caregiver, the gaps in our healthcare system, and the emotional realities of caregiving in your 30s. Together, they discuss the emotional and logistical weight of caregiving, the often dismissive attitude of the medical system, and the real need for empathy, better resources, and community. This is a powerful conversation about how caregiving reshapes identity, family dynamics, and what it means to show up with love—especially when the world isn’t quite ready to meet you there. Whether you’re a millennial caregiver or someone walking alongside one, this episode offers insight, compassion, and solidarity. To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/donate] head to our website [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/]. Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mindwhatmatterspodcast] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mindwhatmattersnonprofit] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liWZrZj74lo&ab_channel=MindWhatMatters] ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co. [https://www.palmtreepodco.com/]

In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach get real about what it means to find joy when life feels impossibly hard. Through stories of caregiving, grief, and growth, they explore how tiny acts of self-care, moments of gratitude, and choosing connection can be powerful tools for healing. Nikki shares how a quote from Toni Cade Bambara—“The job of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible”—transformed her outlook and helped her rediscover the beauty in small wins. Together, Elizabeth and Nikki reflect on the emotional toll of caregiving, the power of community, and how joy can be an act of resistance when everything feels like too much. This conversation is an invitation to be present, be honest, and start your own quiet revolution—one small, meaningful step at a time. To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/donate] head to our website [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/]. Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mindwhatmatterspodcast] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mindwhatmattersnonprofit] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liWZrZj74lo&ab_channel=MindWhatMatters] ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co. [https://www.palmtreepodco.com/]

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 fellow caregiver and close friend walking alongside Nikki through this difficult time. Together, they explore what it means to be present in the chaos, why mental health support is essential in the wake of collective trauma, and how community—and honesty—can carry us through. It’s a heartfelt reminder that healing starts with telling the truth about what hurts. To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/donate] head to our website [https://www.wearemindwhatmatters.org/]. Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mindwhatmatterspodcast] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mindwhatmattersnonprofit] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liWZrZj74lo&ab_channel=MindWhatMatters] ----------------- Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co. [https://www.palmtreepodco.com/]