Dancing With Dementia™
Kama
Being a Caregiver has its challenges, especially for young Caregivers. I started caring for my mom when I was in my early 30's, when she was diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia. I found it challenging to find support and education geared toward younger Caregivers. Inspired by my own experience and the shared experiences of so many other young Caregivers, this podcast is here to provide tips, tricks, tools, resources, and community for this new generation of Caregivers. Our goal is to support all Caregivers, as we infuse love, light, joy, and levity into the Caregiver Dance!
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Elevating your Caregiver Dance & Easy Self-Care Strategies with Rachele, Founder of The VFit Studio (Part 1)
Dancing With Dementia™
02/19/25 • 29 min
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Dancing With Dementia podcast! I am joined by Rachele, the dynamic founder of The VFit Studio who is revolutionizing the way we integrate wellness into our caregiving roles.
In this episode, we uncover the transformative power of fitness and community for caregivers. Together we explore:
💃🏻 How accessible (and brief), live online fitness can help you start where you are, making wellness achievable without stepping out of your home.
💃🏻 The importance of FUNctional fitness in maintaining independence, with a special focus on everyday activities like lifting groceries and even getting off the toilet independently for life!
💃🏻 The VFit Studio's holistic approach to WHOLE-BEING WELLNESS, encompassing physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being.
💃🏻 Kama and Rachele also discuss their shared belief: “When one rises, we all rise,” and how the VFit Community strives to help people do exactly that- RISE! This conversation is not just informative, it is a call to action to embrace community and soul-care to enhance your caregiving journey on The Dancefloor of Life!
✨ Tune in to gain insights and inspiration to take your Caregiver Dancefloor to the next level! ✨
✨ Listen now and let’s dance through this journey together! ✨
🎙️ Connect with me & Dancing With Dementia:
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✨ Website: www.SynergyRising.Life
✨ Instagram:DanceWithDementia
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✨Website: TheVfitStudio.com
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Caregiving, Burnout & Dancing your way to THRIVING with Your True Vibration – Part 2 with Adrienne Marioles
Dancing With Dementia™
02/12/25 • 51 min
🎙️ Description:
Welcome back to Dancing With Dementia ! I’m your host, Kama, and today, we continue our powerful conversation with Adrienne Marioles, host of Young Life Interrupted and an incredible advocate for young caregivers, who brings SO much heart, honesty, and insight to this space.
If you thought Part 1 was impactful, just wait—this episode is packed with even more wisdom, raw truths, and practical strategies for navigating caregiving with more ease, grace, and, yes, even joy!
Caregiving can feel overwhelming, lonely, and exhausting—but I want you to remember this isn’t just about caregiving. It’s about YOU, your light, your energy, and the way you show up for yourself and the world! You deserve to feel supported, to have community, and to know that you are NEVER alone.
Today, Adrienne and I dive even deeper into the emotional side of caregiving, the importance of self-care, and how mindset shifts can reframe this journey with more joy, alignment, and self-compassion. I truly believe that when one of us rises, we all rise, and conversations like these are how we lift each other up. So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s dance!
In Part 2, we dive deeper into:
💃🏻 How caregiving fits into the bigger picture of life—what it teaches us about resilience, purpose, and personal growth.
💃🏻 The importance of burnout prevention—because if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t have the energy to care for others.
💃🏻 "SOULfishness" vs. selfishness—why putting yourself first isn’t just okay, it’s necessary.
💃🏻 The game-changing shift of starting your day by filling your own cup first—no more running on empty.
💃🏻 How to reframe the caregiving experience so it’s not just about loss, but about love, presence, and even playfulness.
💃🏻 Tools & mindset shifts to help caregivers feel more empowered, connected, and in alignment with their true selves.
✨ This episode is about stepping into your own light, energy, and vibration—because caregiving is a chapter of your life, but it doesn’t define your entire story! ✨
✨ Listen now and let’s dance through this journey together! ✨
🎙️ Connect with me & Dancing With Dementia:
✨ Facebook: Dancing With Dementia
✨ Website: www.SynergyRising.Life
✨ Instagram: DanceWithDementia
✨ Podcast Links: Apple Podcasts AND Spotify AND
💃🏻Have topic requests, want to nominate a guest, or book a 1:1 consultation with me? Connect with us at SynergyRising.Life!💃🏻
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Innovation in Caregiving and Insights for Caregivers with Children: How Cindy McCaffery Built YOUQuest for Young-Onset Dementia Support 🎶
Dancing With Dementia™
02/26/25 • 61 min
What happens when caregiving, motherhood, and career collide—and the system doesn’t offer the support you need?
For Cindy MacCaffrey, that wasn’t just a question; it was a call to action. As a wife, mother, and daughter-in-law of those impacted by young-onset dementia, Cindy saw the gaps in resources, support, and community-based care—so she created YOUQuest, a first-of-its-kind day program designed for active individuals living with young-onset dementia.
In this eye-opening episode, Cindy shares:
💡 How she turned a gap in the system into an innovative solution
🏀 Why traditional care models don’t work for young-onset & how YOUQuest is different
🎶 The power of music, movement & connection in brain health
🌱 Her best advice for caregivers balancing work, kids, and a spouse with dementia
🧠 Why shifting the language from "dementia" to "brain disease" opens up better conversations
✨ The importance of family & child counseling—and why “Enjoying the NOW” is key
This episode is for you if you are a:
🕺🏾💃🏻 Young caregiver navigating the challenges of supporting a spouse or parent
🕺🏾💃🏻 Parent raising kids while caregiving
🕺🏾💃🏻 Change-maker or Innovator looking to create solutions in dementia care
🕺🏾💃🏻 Special Soul who wants to reframe caregiving with more JOY
✨ This episode is a must-listen for every caregiver, advocate, and changemaker.✨
🎧 Tune in now & be inspired!
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✨ Website: www.SynergyRising.Life
✨ Instagram: DanceWithDementia
✨ Podcast Links: Apple Podcasts AND Spotify AND Amazon Podcasts
🎧 Follow & Support YOUQuest: 📌
✨Learn more about YouQuest: YouQuest.ca
✨YOUQuest Connect: Facebook
✨YOUQuest Connect: Instagram
🌞 Want to bring a YOUQuest-style program to your city? Click the link to connect with Cindy: https://forms.gle/zdSFSYjG7j99jGFn6 🌞
🙌 If this episode touches you, and you’d like to help us reach caregivers in need of a little dance, please share, subscribe, and rate us 5-🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟! Tag a caregiver who needs to hear this. Let’s spread
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Taking the Caregiver Pause!
Dancing With Dementia™
04/16/25 • 1 min
✨ A Quick Note from Kama✨
Hey beautiful souls, today’s episode is a little different. I’ve temporarily "misplaced" my voice (yep, even caregivers need a pause sometimes!), so I wasn’t able to record the full episode I had planned for you this week.
In this short update, I share a little love, a reminder to care for yourself as fiercely as you care for others, and a promise that I’ll be back with something special to make up for today! Plus, we’ve got an incredible guest joining us next Wednesday!
Until next time, keep dancing, keep shining, and remember to fill your own beautiful cup, especially in the messy, raw, beautiful moments! You are never alone. 💖
✨ Special Announcement:
Enrollment is opening soon for Caregivers Rising—an intimate 6-week experience designed to help caregivers not just survive , but thrive . Whether you’re just stepping into this role or realizing caregiving is about to become a bigger part of your life, this space is for you.
Join the waitlist: www.SynergyRisingLife.com
✨ Share the Love:
If this episode touched your heart, please share it with another caregiver who needs this message. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help others find this community of light, love, and advocacy.
💃🏻Have topic requests, want to nominate a guest, or book a 1:1 consultation with me? Connect with us at SynergyRising.Life!💃🏻
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✨ Website: www.SynergyRising.Life
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Advocacy is Love in Action
Dancing With Dementia™
04/09/25 • 9 min
Have you ever found yourself as a caregiver—especially a young caregiver—feeling unheard, dismissed, or unsure whether to speak up? You are not alone. In this heartfelt solo-sode, host Kama shares a recent, personal story that sparked a powerful reminder: your voice matters.
Through real-life caregiving experiences and wisdom gained from over 20 years in healthcare, Kama invites listeners to step into their power, borrow courage when needed, and advocate fiercely and lovingly for those they care for. Whether it's navigating care homes, assisted living, or medical teams, this episode reminds us that advocacy is not aggression—it's love in action.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to speak your truth, this is it.
In this episode, Kama shares:
- Why young caregivers often feel dismissed—and why that needs to change
- The power of advocacy, even when your voice shakes
- A behind-the-scenes story of speaking up at her mother’s care home
- Why escalating concerns to leadership is not just okay—it’s necessary
- A heartfelt message from another resident’s family that sparked today’s message
- Encouragement to be "that person" who speaks up for what's right
- A soul pep talk to carry you through the tough moments
✨ Special Announcement:✨
Enrollment is opening soon for Caregivers Rising—an intimate 6-week experience designed to help caregivers not just survive , but thrive . Whether you’re just stepping into this role or realizing caregiving is about to become a bigger part of your life, this space is for you.
Join the waitlist: www.SynergyRisingLife.com
✨✨✨If this episode touched your heart, please share it with another caregiver who needs this message. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help others find this community of light, love, and advocacy.✨✨✨
💃🏻💃🏻Until next time, keep dancing through life—especially in the messy, raw, beautiful moments. You are never alone! 💃🏻💃🏻
💃🏻Have topic requests, want to nominate a guest, or book a 1:1 consultation with me? Connect with us at SynergyRising.Life!💃🏻
🎧 Available on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts 🎧
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✨ Website: www.SynergyRising.Life
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Dancing With Dementia™ Podcast Trailer
Dancing With Dementia™
01/18/25 • 1 min
In this introduction to Kama's up & coming podcast, Dancing With DementiaTM, she gives listeners and community members an energetic glimpse into what the DWD Podcast is all about, and her inspiration for creating this service-inspired delight!
💃🏻Have topic requests, want to nominate a guest, or book a 1:1 consultation with me? Connect with us at SynergyRising.Life!💃🏻
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Advocacy, Navigating the Wounded System, and Being Heard with Kimberly Diaz of CareMattersAlways.com
Dancing With Dementia™
03/05/25 • 60 min
Have you ever felt unheard as a caregiver or as a patient? If so, this episode is for you!
I have the absolute privilege of sitting down with Kimberly Diaz, a powerhouse advocate who has dedicated her life to ensuring that caregivers and their loved ones are truly seen, heard, and supported. She is a nurse, case manager, and placement specialist, AND she’s a fierce advocate who fights for families navigating the wounded system.
⚠️⚠️⚠️Information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. While Kimberly and I are both nurses, we are not acting as your personal healthcare providers, legal advisors, or financial consultants. This discussion is based on our experiences and insights, but it is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice.!!️ Always consult with your own healthcare team, legal counsel, or financial advisor before making any changes to medications, care plans, or other important decisions regarding your loved one’s well-being. Your situation is unique, and your trusted professionals should guide your choices.!!️ By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that we are not responsible for any outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content discussed.⚠️⚠️⚠️
✨ We Will Cover:
✨ Sick care vs. wellness care—Why the traditional system fails not only patients, but caregivers too, and how caregivers can take a proactive approach to wellness!
✨ Advocacy is everything—From getting the right medication adjustments to ensuring the best caregiver fit, speaking up changes lives!
✨ Filling your own cup—The non-negotiable importance of self-care for caregivers to prevent burnout.
✨ The system can change, but we must be the change agents—How persistence and advocacy create real change in care plans, hospital interactions, and outdated policies.
✨ Finding the right team is everything—How to surround yourself with people who lift you up, support you, and help you fight for the best care possible.
Kimberly’s journey is a testament to the power of persistence and heart. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, this conversation will empower you to stand up, push forward, and demand the care you and your loved one deserve.
🌟 Part 2 of my conversation with Kimberly drops next week!🌟
🌟 Listen now & be part of the movement!🌟
#DancingWithDementia #CareMattersAlways #CaregiverSupport #AdvocacyMatters #YouAreHeard #SynergyRising #CaringMindsDementiaConsultingAndTraining #YoungCaregivers #DanceWithDementia
🎧 Connect With Kimberly: 💖
✨Website: CareMattersAlways.com
✨ Free Facebook Group: Caring Minds Dementia Consulting & Training
💃🏻Have topic requests, want to nominate a guest, or book a 1:1 consultation with me? Connect with us at SynergyRising.Life!💃🏻
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Can you still take that trip as a Caregiver? How to receive & embrace the joy!
Dancing With Dementia™
04/03/25 • 36 min
Ever feel like you have to cancel joy just to survive caregiving? In this raw and heart-centered solo episode, Kama shares a deeply personal story about almost canceling her birthday trip—and why she’s so glad she didn’t. From care home chaos to soul family reunions, this episode is a love letter to every caregiver who’s ever wondered if it’s okay to receive, to fill up their own cup, to say yes to joy.
Kama opens up about the emotional tug-of-war caregivers face when choosing between duty and desire—and how we can learn to trust ourselves and make soul-aligned decisions, even when life is messy. If you’ve ever second-guessed a moment of self-care, this is your permission slip to receive, reset, and recharge.
🌈 Key Takeaways:🌈
✨ Receiving is Healing: Learning to receive is just as important as giving. Kama shares how saying “yes” to soul fuel helped her return recharged and ready to show up with more love and light.
✨ Honor Your Needs: The voices of guilt and “shoulds” are loud for caregivers. Kama shows us how to tune in to a deeper truth—and listen to your higher self.
✨ Flexibility is Power: Shortening the trip, changing flights, asking for help—caregiving and joy can coexist when we get scrappy and resourceful.
✨ Build Your Receiving Muscle: Every moment of receiving—big or small—is a gift and a practice. You are worthy of all the love and support you give so freely.
✨ Messy is Real and Beautiful: From lost voice to lost recordings, Kama reminds us that even when things fall apart, there’s still magic in the mess.
✨🌈✨ A Loving Reminder:✨🌈✨
Dear caregivers, your journey is sacred, as is your joy. You can shine your light and care for someone else’s—find ways to nourish both. When you receive, you amplify your ability to give.✨🌈✨
💌 Special Announcement:
Are you a Caregiver on the Dancefloor of Life? 🎶
Coming soon: Caregivers Rising , an intimate 6-week experience designed to equip you with the tools, tips, and soul support to not just survive—but truly thrive.
💌 Whether you're just stepping into caregiving or starting to realize it’s about to be a much bigger part of your life, this course is for YOU.
💌 Space will be limited. Join the waitlist now at SynergyRising.Life
💃🏻Have topic requests, want to nominate a guest, or book a 1:1 consultation with me? Connect with us at SynergyRising.Life!💃🏻
🎧 Available on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts 🎧
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Caregiver Recovery & Honoring the Sacred Journey of Caregiving
Dancing With Dementia™
03/19/25 • 57 min
You know that feeling when you’re on the phone with a truly dear soul-friend, and things get REAL? Like, zero filter, hearts-wide-open? Well, this, my Caregiver friends, is exactly that!
Welcome to the Dancing with Dementia Podcast ! In today’s episode, Caregiver Recovery & Honoring the Sacred Journey of Caregiving, my dear friend Ben Lazar and I drop in deep ! Ben was a caregiver for his father in his final years, and in this episode, he shares his profound experience of stepping into that role, the soul bonds it deepened, and how his father’s passing became one of the most unexpected gifts of his life. We also explore the emotional complexities of caregiving, the immense responsibility it carries, and the lessons that come with witnessing a loved one’s transition. Whether you're currently caregiving or reflecting on a past journey, this episode is here to offer connection, insight, and support.
⚠️ Heads up, caregivers! This conversation is unfiltered, candid, raw, and explicit! Expect F-bombs, S-bombs, and real talk about both literal and figurative s*** 😉. If you’re listening around little ones or if raw language isn’t your jam, pop in those headphones or proceed with discretion.
🕺💃So, get comfy, take a deep breath, and let’s dance! 💃🕺
💫🎶Are You a ‘Caregiver on the Dancefloor of Life?’ 🎶💫
We at Dancing with Dementia are SO excited to introduce our upcoming 6-week Caregiver Course: Caregivers Rising: Empowering Caregivers on the Dancefloor of Life.
This is an intimate experience designed to equip caregivers with tips, tricks, tools, and resources to not just survive but to THRIVE. It’s all about balance, strength, and YOU—the oh-so generous Caregiver Souls!
🌟 This course is perfect for:
✔️ Those just starting their caregiving journey.
✔️ Those realizing caregiving is about to become a bigger part of their life.
✔️ Caregivers who want more balance, support, and community.
After 20 years in healthcare as a nurse, educator, advocate, and change agent, I am beyond excited to bring together my personal caregiving experience with my passion for empowering caregivers like YOU!
🎧 Connect With Ben:
✨Website: https://www.benlazar.com/
✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlazarphoto/
✨ MUSIC: https://on.soundcloud.com/c53KH1ZQuQNJv3658
💃🏻Have topic requests, want to nominate a guest, or book a 1:1 consultation with me? Connect with us at SynergyRising.Life!💃🏻
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Caring for the Caregivers & Let's Advocate (Part 2 with Kimberly Diaz)
Dancing With Dementia™
03/12/25 • 57 min
Do you care for a caregiver?
Are you a friend, partner, or community member looking out for the caregiver in your life? You may not be the one providing hands-on care, but your support matters more than you know . Tune in for ways to truly show up for the caregiver in your life—whether it's offering a helping hand, sharing resources, or simply being there when they need it most.
In today’s episode, we dive deep into:
✨ How to support a caregiver in meaningful ways (hint: it’s not just “let me know if you need anything” )
✨ The power of community & why caregivers need their village
✨ Advocacy as the heart of caregiving—how speaking up changes lives
✨ Medical & medication management tips—how caregivers can build a strong support system
✨ Finding beauty in the journey—how even the hardest moments can shift our perspective
🎧 Connect With Kimberly: 💖
✨Website:CareMattersAlways.com
✨ Free Facebook Group: Caring Minds Dementia Consulting & Training
💃🏻Want to be part of the conversation? Visit synergyrising.life!💃🏻
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✨💃🏻 Until next time, take care of YOU—because Caregivers on the Dancefloor of Life? We deserve to dance, too! 💃🏻✨
#DancingWithDementia #CareMattersAlways #CaregiverSupport #AdvocacyMatters #YouAreHeard #SynergyRising #CaringMindsDementiaConsultingAndTraining #YoungCaregivers #DanceWithDementia
💃🏻Have topic requests, want to nominate a guest, or book a 1:1 consultation with me? Connect with us at SynergyRising.Life!💃🏻
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How many episodes does Dancing With Dementia™ have?
Dancing With Dementia™ currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Dancing With Dementia™ cover?
The podcast is about Dementia, Health & Fitness, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Dancing With Dementia™?
The episode title 'Dancing With Dementia™ Podcast Trailer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dancing With Dementia™?
The average episode length on Dancing With Dementia™ is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dancing With Dementia™ released?
Episodes of Dancing With Dementia™ are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Dancing With Dementia™?
The first episode of Dancing With Dementia™ was released on Jan 18, 2025.
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