The Caregiving Industry Is Failing Families — Here’s How to Fix It | Neal K. Shah

The Caregiving Industry Is Failing Families — Here’s How to Fix It | Neal K. Shah

What happens when the people caring for our aging parents need care themselves? In this episode, Mary sits down with Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya, to explore the growing caregiving crisis affecting millions of families. As populations age and healthcare systems struggle to keep up, more adult children are finding themselves responsible for navigating complex care decisions, burnout, financial pressure, and the emotional weight of supporting loved ones. Neal shares why the current caregiving system is failing so many families, the hidden challenges caregivers face behind closed doors, and how innovative new approaches could help bridge the gap. Together, they discuss the future of elder care, the role of technology, and what needs to change to ensure seniors and their families receive the support they deserve. Whether you’re currently caring for a parent, preparing for the future, or simply concerned about how society will meet the needs of an aging population, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical hope. Connect with Neal K. Shah on Instagram at @nealkshah and careyaya.org [http://careyaya.org/] for more information. If you enjoyed this episode, please COMMENT, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE! Follow Mary: @maryzilba @maryzilbapodcast

Caring for Aging Parents: Dr. Gail Saltz on Midlife Stress, Caregiver Burnout & Family Guilt

Caring for aging parents can be a huge, unspoken challenge in midlife. At some point, many of us find ourselves stepping into a role we never expected, while still managing careers, relationships, finances, and our own health. In this thoughtful conversation, Mary sits down with renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Gail Saltz to explore the emotional realities of caregiving, midlife stress, family dynamics, and the guilt that so often comes with watching our parents grow older. Together, they discuss why this stage of life can feel so overwhelming, how to recognize caregiver burnout before it takes a serious toll, and practical ways to set boundaries while still showing up for the people you love. They also explore the complicated emotions that can arise when old family patterns resurface, siblings disagree about care decisions, and adult children are forced to confront their parents’ changing needs. Whether you’re actively caring for a parent, preparing for that possibility, or simply navigating the pressures of midlife, this conversation offers insight, validation, and practical tools for managing one of life’s most challenging transitions. Dr. Gail Saltz (@drgailsaltz) is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College, a bestselling author, and one of today’s most trusted voices on mental health and emotional well-being. If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need to hear it. You can follow us on Instagram at @maryzilbapodcast and @maryzilba for more episodes bi-weekly.

The Longevity Doctor Taking 70 Supplements a Day | Dr. Sandra Kaufmann

Can we actually slow aging? Mary sits down with longevity expert and anesthesiologist Dr. Sandra Kaufmann for a fascinating conversation about anti-aging science, cellular health, exosomes, NAD, peptides, inflammation, and the future of LONGEVITY MEDICINE. Dr. Kaufmann explains why she personally takes nearly 70 supplements a day, how aging begins at the cellular level, and why modern longevity science is shifting from treating disease to preventing decline before it starts. Together, Mary and Dr. Kaufmann explore the science behind exosomes, mitochondrial health, inflammation, skincare, preventative aging, and the daily habits that may help us live healthier, longer lives. The conversation also dives into NMN, NAD, biohacking, regenerative medicine, and the growing interest in optimizing healthspan — not just lifespan. Whether you're curious about wellness, anti-aging, skincare, longevity science, or simply feeling your best as you age, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights and practical takeaways. Please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more wellness, health and lifestyle content every other week on The Mary Zilba Podcast. FOLLOW US on Instagram: @maryzilbapodcast

What a Double Board-Certified Dermatologist REALLY Says About Skincare | Dr. Monica Li

When it comes to skincare, there’s a LOT of noise. So this week, Mary is sitting down with someone who truly knows the science behind the glow.  Dr. Monica Li is a double board-certified dermatologist with advanced expertise in laser treatments and medical & cosmetic dermatology. In this in-depth conversation, she breaks down what lasers actually do (and who they’re right for), the biggest skincare myths she sees in her clinic, and the foundational products everyone should be using — no matter your age or skin type. Whether you’re curious about resurfacing, pigmentation, anti-aging, or just building a smarter skincare routine, this episode is packed with practical advice you can actually use! Plus, Mary shares what she considers her "holy grail" of youthful skin. As always, Mary brings the heart — and Dr. Li brings the expertise. Let us know in the comments: what’s your biggest skincare question right now? You can follow Dr. Monica Li on Instagram @drmonicali Follow this show on Instagram: @maryzilbapodcast

A Neurosurgeon’s Near-Death Experience | Dr. Eben Alexander

What really happens when we die? This week on The Mary Zilba Podcast, Mary sits down with neurosurgeon and bestselling author of "Proof of Heaven," Dr. Eben Alexander, who once believed consciousness existed only in the brain… until he became the patient. After a rare and severe brain infection left him in a week-long coma, Dr. Alexander says he experienced something that challenged everything he thought he knew about science, reality, and the afterlife. In this powerful conversation, we explore his journey to a very real afterlife - and Dr. Alexander's reckoning that we are all spiritual beings in a shell that is being human. His account and the science behind it are truly mind-bending and perception-shifting! Whether you’re spiritually curious, scientifically skeptical, or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to consider life (and death) in a completely new way. Learn more about Dr. Eben Alexander and read his latest book, "Living in a Mindful Universe" here: https://ebenalexander.com/ If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure you subscribe for more deep dives into beauty, wellness, longevity, and the big questions that shape our lives. Follow us on Instagram @maryzilbapodcast Listen wherever you get your podcasts — just search “The Mary Zilba Podcast.” New episodes bi-weekly.