Mind What Matters

UPDATED: All Episodes Mind What Matters Nonprofit The Long Goodbye: Caregiving, Grief, and Becoming Who You Are Along the Way

Welcome back to Mind What Matters! In this episode of Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach turn the microphones inward to explore the raw, unfiltered realities of caregiving, grief, and the long emotional arc of loving someone with Alzheimer’s. To kick off the new year, the two friends treat each other as guests asking the hard questions about what caregiving really costs, how grief evolves over time, and what healing looks like after years of living in survival mode. Elizabeth shares her thirteen-year journey caring for her mother, from the earliest gut instincts that something was wrong to the exhaustion, burnout, guilt, and grace that marked every stage of the disease. Together, she and Nikki unpack the “death by a thousand paper cuts” that caregivers experience, the shame we place on ourselves for not doing it perfectly, and why allowing grief to do its work, rather than resisting it, can be profoundly transformative. This episode is an honest reminder that caregiving changes you, grief is not linear, and healing happens in small, daily acts of self-forgiveness. For anyone walking alongside a loved who requires care, or carrying the aftermath of that journey, this conversation offers validation, wisdom, and the reassurance that whatever you’re feeling, it’s all okay. To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission, visit our website. 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] 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/]

Healing the Mind with Heart: Dr. Dani Cabral on Caring for the Brain with Intention

This week on Mind What Matters we are sharing a crossover episode from the Travis Macy Show.  Liz Humphreys and Travis Macy, host of The Travis Macy Show, talk with Dr. Dani Cabral, founder of BrainLove [https://mybrainlove.com/]. They explore the science and stories of brain health, offering hope and practical wisdom for nurturing our minds at any life stage. Dr. Cabral shares how her unique approach, blending functional medicine, neurology, and lifestyle design, has helped people facing Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive decline regain clarity, energy, and a renewed sense of self. Together, they dive into the pillars of brain health, from nourishing our bodies and calming inflammation to the power of sleep, mindset, and living with purpose. Through stories from her practice and practical steps anyone can take, Dr. Cabral reminds us that caring for our brains is about so much more than preventing decline. It’s about living fully, deepening our connections, and showing up for the people who matter most. 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/]

Grace in the Goodbye: Sharon Lawrence on Caregiving, Music, and the Sacredness of Letting Go

On this episode of Mind What Matters Liz and Nikki sit down with acclaimed actor and advocate Sharon Lawrence to talk about caregiving, compassion, and the beauty that exists within life’s hardest goodbyes. Sharon opens up about her journey caring for her in-laws through cancer and end-of-life, reflecting on what it means to stand beside someone not as a fixer, but as a witness. Through powerful stories of love, loss, and learning, she shares the lessons that caregiving taught her about presence, humility, and grace. From nights spent at hospital bedsides to the healing power of music and the importance of honoring our elders, Sharon reminds us that caregiving is not just about tending to another’s needs it’s an act of devotion that changes us at our core.  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/]

The Power of Self-Remembrance: Aimee Parker on Human Design, Healing, and Living by Your Own Blueprint

This week Liz Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Aimee Parker, intuitive guide and Human Design reader, to explore what it truly means to live in alignment with who you are beneath all the “shoulds” and expectations. Aimee introduces listeners to Human Design, a system that blends ancient wisdom and modern science to help us understand how we’re energetically wired to move through the world. Together, they unpack how this framework can become a powerful tool for self-remembrance, decision-making, and healing from the conditioning and trauma that often disconnect us from our authentic selves. From navigating motherhood, caregiving, and burnout to setting boundaries and learning to say no, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone ready to slow down, trust their intuition, and honor their natural rhythm. As Nikki shares her own experiences using Human Design to manage her “yes-person” tendencies, the trio reminds us that self-awareness isn’t about fixing ourselves it’s about remembering who we’ve been all along. 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/]

From Surviving to Thriving: Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky on Women’s Health, Hormones, and Rewriting the Narrative Around Aging

In this episode of Mind What Matters, Elizabeth Humphreys sits down with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, board-certified oncologist and host of the Interlude Podcast, to unpack what it really means for women to take ownership of their health, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Drawing from her experience treating women with breast and gynecologic cancers, Dr. Teplinsky shares why so many women are misinformed or simply left out of conversations around prevention, hormones, perimenopause, and longevity. She and the hosts dive deep into the intersection of science, culture, and self-worth, exploring how societal expectations have shaped women’s relationships with their bodies and health decisions. Together, they tackle topics like hormone therapy myths, the emotional toll of “doing it all,” and why being proactive about your well-being is the most radical act of self-care. With honesty and compassion, Dr. Teplinsky offers practical, empowering insights for every woman ready to move from surviving to truly thriving. 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/]