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Carol Novello is author of the book, Mutual Rescue, How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too, Mutual Rescue is a national initiative that highlights the connection between people and pets. Mutual Rescue’s first film, “Eric & Peety,” went viral around the world and has been viewed more than 100 million times.

Donna Thomson is a caregiver, author and activist.  She is the co-author (with Dr. Zachary White) of The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation of Loved One to Caregiver (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019) and author of The Four Walls of My Freedom: Lessons I’ve Learned From a Life of Caregiving (McArthur and Co., 2010 and The House of Anansi Press, 2014). Donna’s son Nicholas has severe cerebral palsy and is medically complex. Donna also cared for her mother who died in August of 2018 at the age of 96. She is a board director of Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) and is a co-instructor of an online course in family engagement in research at McMaster University. She also teaches families how to advocate for care at The Advocacy School and at Huddol.com.

Dr. Zachary White is an Associate Professor in the James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte. He is the co-author (with Donna Thomson) of The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019).  He began living and exploring the caregiver experience in 2001 during his mother's diagnosis with brain cancer. 

Throughout, he has researched and published about the caregiving experience, including birth (parental NICU experiences), chronic caregiver experiences, and end-of-life caregiving (hospice care).  Zachary is the founder of the award-winning blog and resource for caregivers called “The Unprepared Caregiver.”

Join Dave Nassaney and his lovely co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview best-selling international author, Joe Murphy

Join Dave Nassaney, the Caregiver's caregiver, and his lovely co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview grief expert and author, Joan markwell.

Join Adrienne Gruberg & his lovely co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Mandy Bass, who was also interviewed on the Today Show with Megan Kelly. She forgave her attacker on National TV. This special episode was aired on the Nationally Syndicated Radio Show, The Caregiver Dave Radio Show, heard in all 50 states, and 135 countries.

I was born to help people feel better about themselves. (It’s a long story!)  Professionally, I became a parish minister.  Honestly, I had a love-hate relationship with that.  (Another long story!)  In that role, I helped grow – by any measure you want to use – three congregations, each under very different circumstances.  Along the way, I became an Adjunct member of the faculty of Candler School of Theology at Emory University.  I helped originate the “Teaching Parish” program there.

I earned my doctorate in Counseling at Boston University, was the Director of a non-profit counseling center, and co-founded my own counseling center.  In addition to serving local faith communities, for almost thirty years I have been – and continue to be – an Adjunct faculty member at Bryant University and Johnson & Wales University.

I have been helping people in all ages and stages of life, from teens to folks in their nineties – work through feelings of guilt, inadequacy, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma and depression – just to name a few.  I have helped people work through relationship issues, life crises and life transitions.

What makes me different is the wide variety of people and settings in which I have worked.  I am deeply steeped in spiritual development and am conversant in the languages of culture and spirituality, accepting people where they are and helping build a framework to allow them to develop in ways of their own choosing.

Having worked with thousands of people over the years, my goal is to inspire others to realize their own inner magnificence, both in terms of becoming aware of it and “owning it” and in terms of creating a life based on it.  At the end of our time together, I want people to say “I feel good about being me!”

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's caregiver and hi lovely co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, of The Caregiver Space, as they interview Dr Nathalie Beauchamp, Author of Hack Your Health,

Join Dave Nassaney & his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview: 

Dr. Marvin Marshall is one of America’s leading experts in reducing stress that is so prevalent in work relationships, schools, and homes. He is an author, educator, and international professional speaker (25 countries on 5 continents). He demonstrates how to use authority without coercion so relationships are not adversely affected.

His without stress approach is totally noncoercive—but never permissive. He is the author of a number of landmark and award-winning books.

His approach is transformational — as he shares many commonly used counterproductive and ineffective practices—and then replaces them with more effective approaches.

Terrie Novak is a business systems analyst and made a career in facilitating software development teams through the thousands of decisions needed to deliver products to market. She developed a unique framework that integrates both analysis and intuition, allowing decisions to come from a position of personal choice.

We can hack the same techniques used to manage uncertainty in digital product development to help us through our own choice making challenges.

“Decision Doctor” is Terrie’s second book (available June 2019) and has a companion online course designed for any who would like to overcome doubt and improve the quality of their decisions

Bryan Robinson is one of the most accomplished authors and psychotherapists of this generation. His insightful work has enlightened countless people throughout the years by providing a deeper understanding of issues practically everyone faces.

Author of #CHILL

Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life

Under constant pressure to over-perform, work can easily become the dominant force in your life. Stop stressing and learn to chill with this mindfulness and meditation book that can help you let go of stress and integrate and maintain the healthy work/life balance you need. #Chillhelps you center and soothe, allowing you to step back, close your eyes, take a long breath, and focus on the present moment. With wise advice, inspiring quotes, and gentle guidance, Bryan Robinson teaches you to find that sweet spot between job success and personal life where the mind quiets and clarity, calm, confidence, and creativity blend into your daily life—and at last, you have the peaceful, balanced life you deserve. Learn more or read a sample at bryanrobinsonbooks.com.