Episode #130August 25, 2025
Can Unresolved Trauma Increase Dementia Risk? Trauma doesn’t just leave emotional scars—it can change the brain. And when post-traumatic stress goes untreated, the risk for dementia later in life rises.…
Episode #129August 18, 2025
Last week, a therapist told me about her client, an 82-year-old woman who hadn’t had more than 6 hours of sleep in years. “It’s just part of getting older,”…
Episode #128August 14, 2025
Does moderate drinking increase dementia risk? Here’s what the science says—and what you can do to support brain health in later life. If you’ve ever been told that “a little…
Episode #127August 4, 2025
Anxiety Isn’t a Normal Part of Aging—It’s a Warning Sign — And When Left Untreated, It Increases Dementia Risk. Anxiety increases dementia risk by 24% (about the same rate…
Episode #126July 30, 2025
The Hidden Link Between Depression and Dementia Every time I sit with a client and help them move through depression, I know I’m not just helping them feel better in…
Episode #125July 19, 2025
If your 75-year-old client stops coming to therapy, it might not be them. It might be your approach. In this episode, I explore why therapy must evolve, just like…
Episode #124June 17, 2025
Chronic pain isn’t just physical—it’s deeply emotional and psychological. And the connection between chronic pain and depression? It’s stronger—and more dangerous—than most professionals realize. In this powerful episode, Dr. Regina…
Episode #123June 9, 2025
Chronic pain isn’t just physical—it's personal, emotional, and deeply misunderstood. And when it comes to older adults, the pain often hides in plain sight. In this episode, I sit down…
Episode #122June 2, 2025
What do you do when your aging parent is being scammed—and keeps sending money even after you’ve begged them to stop? It’s heartbreaking. It’s infuriating. And it can leave you…
Episode #121May 27, 2025
Depression is NOT a normal part of aging—yet it's silently stealing joy, independence, and even life from millions of older adults. Most go undiagnosed and untreated. Why? Because we mistake…
Episode #120May 20, 2025
What It Takes to Build a National Movement for Mental Health & Aging Ever wonder what it really takes to build a national movement for mental health and aging? In…
Episode #118April 9, 2025
Have you ever wondered what really happens after someone is scammed out of $25,000? Not only the steps to take after you've been scammed, but the psychological toll? A couple…