Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life - Frontotemporal Dementia [FTD]: Raising Awareness and Navigating Caregiving Challenges - Katie Prentiss

Frontotemporal Dementia [FTD]: Raising Awareness and Navigating Caregiving Challenges - Katie Prentiss

01/28/25 • 29 min

Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

Katie's mom was just 62 when she was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The diagnosis catapulted her family into the world of caregiving and learning about this lesser known form of dementia. Katie Prentiss is an award winning actress and filmmaker. She is currently working on a feature film called “Wake Up Maggie” which is a love letter to her mom. You can reach Katie at her website https://www.katieprentiss.com or Instagram @wakeupmaggiemovie. You can also help Katie raise FTD awareness by supporting her go fund me.
Some of the highlights Katie shares:
Frontotemporal dementia [FTD] is a lesser known type of dementia that is often misdiagnosed as depression, menopause, alcoholism, or delusional disorder
The unusual symptoms of FTD - this is not like the typical memory loss of Alzheimer's
FTD is the most common type of dementia for people under 65
The reality of saying a "slow goodbye" to someone you love
The reality of being catapulted into caregiving
Why we need additional research about FTD
Raising awareness through film
The concept of "unraveling" by peeling back the layers that don't serve us anymore - becoming more authentic
Learning to focus on what we can control
Dealing with caregiver guilt
Feeling overwhelmed as a caregiver
Learning to be compassionate with yourself as a caregiver
Acceptance is where peace lies
Living with the thought, "What if it happens to me"
Living a life filled with peace and fulfillment rather than fear and regret
And more
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Reset Points: Trusting Your Instincts to Embrace Transformation, Freedom and Fulfillment - Anish Patel

How to live a life of lasting fulfillment. In this episode of Linda's Corner, Anish Patel shares a series of reset points in his journey to personal transformation, freedom and fulfillment. Anish is an entrepreneur, coach and the author of Reset Point. You can reach Anish at his website https://www.anishcpatel.com.
Some of the highlights Anish shares:

A "reset trigger" is an opportunity to face a truth we're not acknowledging
Achieving financial success but feeling unhappy and empty
Why we bury our dreams
Sometimes we just need to "burn the boats" and move forward with massive action
If I don't do this, I will regret it
What to do if you find your ideas are "off key"
The experience of going broke, in debt, and nearly homeless
The process of refining and redirecting goals to better serve you
Achieving financial freedom and independence
Dealing with burnout and depression
Overcoming addictions
I don't feel emotions. I don't know what they are.
Feeling reborn - the awakening
How opening up brings freedom and peace
Why chasing external validation doesn't solve internal problems
Be discerning when choosing a mentor, beware of those whose motivation is merely financial
Get connected with our life force/chi/prana
Healing from pain and trauma
Learning to follow your own intuition to guide you
You know what you need to do, trust yourself
The answer is pointing you back to yourself
You're not alone
Feeling disconnected
Reset points can be more painful when we resist them
Our natural inclination to fight change
Take your own heroes journey
Learning to find joy in simple pleasures
And more

Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!
Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.

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Integrated Health and Wellbeing: Create Sustainable Change One Step at a Time - Kathleen Klug

Kathleen Klug explains how to create sustainable change one step at a time to achieve the positive results you want. And the good news is that any improvement you make in any area of your life will improve every area of your life. Kathleen is a 40 year veteran in the field of fitness, health, and wellness. She’s an author, Holistic health coach, health educator and the founder of KK Health Coaching. You can reach Kathleen at her website https://kathleenklug.com
Some of the highlights Kathleen shares:

How to create sustainable change one step at a time to achieve the positive results you want
What do you want to improve?
Now let's talk about the how - Take one small action step
Start with one area - don't worry about the others
How making one small change in one area of life improves all areas of our lives
Everything is connected
We need hope that we can heal our own bodies
It's possible and you can do it
Take a personal assessment - what is working well? what needs improvement?
How chronic stress affects every cell in our body and every aspect of our life
Stress is perceived pressure - how we can decrease our stress level by changing our perception
The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step
What are the basic pillars of health?
Nutrition - our cells are created by the food we assimilate into our bodies
What we eat affects the way we feel
Reduce (or eliminate) processed foods and eat whole foods for better results
How moving your body improves mood, reduces stress, and improves health
Find an activity your enjoy
How joining a group or club improves connection and meaningful relationships
What is sleep hygiene and how does it affect the quality of my sleep?
A lot of people have sleep problems, here's what you can do to naturally improve the quality of your sleep
Be careful about what you put in your mind before you go to sleep - the subconscious mind does not sleep
How gut health affects every aspect of your wellbeing
We eat "food-like" substances that are filled with toxins that hurt our bodies
Depression, anxiety and other mental and emotional issues are related to gut health
Any improvement you make in any area of your life will improve every area.
Get your environment to support you
Reward yourself - celebrate small successes
Be kind to yourself
And more