The Caregiving Soul

The Caregiving Soul podcast is a series of conversations about what it’s like to care for loved ones in need, how we can better navigate the relationship, and the physical, emotional, and logistical complications we encounter as partners in care.

Dannelle Leblanc

Dannelle LeBlanc

Dannelle LeBlanc is a Certified Senior Advisor and Caregiving Consultant who loves to help others persevere and grow through difficult life experiences. She blends 20+ years of professional experience in chronic illness and aging-related services with her lived experiences as a caregiver to help individuals and organizations navigate the challenges of family caregiving.

Dannelle is the founder and owner of Caregiver Transitions LLC, a grant award recipient of the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to deliver training to those who care for and/or work with older adults.

She has been a leadership member of the DFW Certified Senior Advisor network and is involved in both local and national initiatives related to caregiving and senior services.

Season 1 Podcast Episodes

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The Exchange Live Recording

In our second bonus episode for National Family Caregiver month, we present The Caregiving Soul’s first live episode recording from the annual Exchange Conference presented by Good Days.

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National Family Caregiver’s Month – Service Dog Highlights

In our first bonus episode for National Family Caregiver month, we revisit abridged versions from two episodes of The Caregiving Soul about service animals.

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Thank you for Season 2!

Dannelle shares what she loved about season 2.

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AMA: Dementia Care with a Speech Therapist

Speech language pathologist and dementia educator, Adria Thompson, gives us tips to make daily tasks more meaningful and motivating for our loved ones.

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Unleashing Independence: Service Dogs By Your Side

Chronic illness and disability advocate Cienna Ditri sheds light on the immense impact that her service dogs, Piper and Pamina have had on her day-to-day life, independence, and medical safety.

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Canine Caregivers

This unique episode explores the companionship and care that service animals can provide for their owners.

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In Sickness and in Health: Marriage and Caregiving

Dannelle speaks with Liz Earnshaw, LMFT, who is here to share her invaluable insights and top tips for fostering meaningful connections while caring for others.

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When Marriage is Hijacked by Illness

Dannelle speaks with Terri Corcoran, about the heartbreak of a marriage hijacked by illness, and finding fellowship through Well Spouse.

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And I remember the exact moment that I told her she was gonna come and live with me. And it was like fireworks were going off and she just was so happy. She had this feeling of just joy come rush over her
Kris McCabe
When it comes to caregiving, it is difficult and it is hard, but there is joy also to be found in serving others and knowing that because you were there you made someone's life better.
Angela Banks
I talk a lot about dancing with your partner because I think you have to learn the steps of their dance first, and then you invite them into a slightly different dance.
Teepa Snow

The Caregiving Soul

The Caregiving Soul podcast is a series of conversations about what it’s like to care for loved ones in need, how we can better navigate the relationship, and the physical, emotional, and logistical complications we encounter as partners in care.

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