Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates and Stephanie Muskat discuss the complexities of caregiving, with a particular focus on the emotional and mental health challenges caregivers face. Stephanie shares her personal journey as a caregiver and how it led her to create Compassion Read More
In this episode of *Responder Resilience*, we sit down with Danielle Gustafson, the passionate Executive Director of the EMS FDNY Help Fund, a beacon of hope for New York City's Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. These first responders confront an array of obstacles—from the relentless pressures of their job to Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down and reunite with Bob and Cookie, a couple I met aboard the New Media Cruise, whose lifestyle intrigued me. They live without a traditional home, traveling full-time through cruises, trains, and short stays around the world while staying financially disciplined and medically prepared. Read More
Send us a textToday's episode is an in-person experience with Jay Bush, host of the Rock N' Recovery podcast, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction recovery, faith, mental health, and what it truly means to build a solid foundation in sobriety. Mr. Bush and I reflect on our previous Read More
The journey of entrepreneurship can often feel at odds with the realities of living with chronic illness, particularly when it comes to the concept of capacity. In this episode, we tackle the often-misunderstood idea of capacity, shifting the narrative from a relentless push for more to a compassionate understanding of Read More
In this encore of our mini-documentary, Responder Resilience takes you on a profound journey into the heart of spirituality—a complex tapestry woven from the experiences of those who stand on the front lines of life and death: our First Responders and military personnel. They exist in a realm where courage meets Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Ronni Robinson to explore her powerful story of binge eating disorder, the emotional roots behind it, and her recovery. She begins by describing how her disordered eating started in early childhood, triggered by feelings of being overlooked, unimportant, or emotionally unsupported. As Read More
Send us a textIn this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates interviews Dr. Ashish Aggarwal, founder of Jubilee TV, discussing the intersection of caregiving and technology. They explore personal caregiving experiences, the innovative features of Jubilee TV that enhance remote caregiving, and the transformative role of AI in Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Jay Setchell to explore the arc of his life—growing up on a working farm in Illinois to enlisting in the Marine Corps at seventeen, surviving near-death experiences, and eventually becoming an entrepreneur and author. Mr. Setchell begins by describing his upbringing, work ethic, Read More
In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the heart and soul of Autumn Schmidt, a former police officer whose journey from the front lines of law enforcement to the forefront of women's empowerment is nothing short of remarkable. Autumn’s story is rich with the kind of raw vulnerability that Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Dr. Oluwole Babatunde to explore how faith, hardship, and intentional growth shape our ability to adapt and advance in life. Dr. Babatunde begins by sharing the defining tragedies of his childhood—losing his mother at seven and his father at thirteen. He explains Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Ashlea Dillard to explore the realities of life as a firefighter and paramedic, the pressures placed on women in first responder roles, and the mental health battles that often remain hidden behind the uniform. Ms. Dillard begins by walking us through her Read More
We sit down with Lt. Andrew Masters of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, a man who has stared into the abyss. His raw, unfiltered journey takes us deep into the struggles of mental health within the first responder community, where the weight of despair nearly pushed him over the edge. Andrew Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Vanessa The Vivacious to explore the complex layers of humanity, mental health, creativity, and resilience. Ms. Vivacious shares how her early life shaped her worldview, beginning with a childhood marked by instability and self-reliance. We discuss how her college years became a Read More
Send us a textIn this episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast, Jeanette speaks with Michelangelo Mortellaro, an elder law attorney, about the critical aspects of caregiving, estate planning, and elder law. They discuss the importance of understanding the differences between elder law and general estate planning, the necessity Read More
Send us a textToday, I read a chapter from my contributing chapter, titled “When Our Energy Isn’t Enough,” from the Book Of Frequency: Energy And Healing, where I break down what spiritual energy really is, why it fails us during life’s lowest moments, and how surrendering to a higher power Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Joni Woods, a survivor of emotional, physical, and religious abuse whose story highlights how societal pressure, relationship expectations, and toxic conditioning can shape — and distort — a person’s entire life. I open the episode by exploring how culture pushes people into unhealthy Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Diana Devi as she interviews me in celebration of the three-year anniversary of the Couple O’ Nukes Podcast. Ms. Devi guides me through a conversation about my personal growth, my transition from the military, and the evolution of the show from its early Read More
Join us for an eye-opening episode featuring Erin Maccabee, a First Responder Integration Coach with deep insights into the world of first responders and their partners. Erin shares a roadmap for clinicians and first responders looking to navigate the intense emotional challenges of the job, and unveils the crucial “re-entry Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Robert Gaines, an Army veteran, entrepreneur, and author who has lived through some of the most unpredictable twists life can deliver. Mr. Gaines shares a timeline that almost sounds fictional — a recording studio burglary that ended his first major venture, the dot-com Read More
