Relentlessly Resilient Podcast

In this week's episode, Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor talk with Darcy Van Orden about her amazing father, Robert Joseph Taylor, how he was such a great influence on Darcy, and how cancer has affected their family.

Then Darcy opens up about how she began to realize that her father was showing signs of Alzheimer's, how the disease began to affect him throughout the years, and some of her fondest memories of her father since his passing.

Lastly, she recalls how her father has shaped her following his death and all of the different ways that he made a lasting impression to all of those who knew him.

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In this week's episode, Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are joined by Nicole Martin who opens up about all that Alzheimer's has taken away from her throughout her life, learning to cope when her mother began showing signs of Alzheimer's, and the moment she realized that her mother was deteriorating at an alarming rate.

Then Nicole talks about the pain of loving and caring for someone who is suffering from Alzheimer's, why it's so important to create as many memories as possible while dealing with such a disease, and to take more pictures and videos while you still can.

Lastly, Nicole dives in to how her resiliency has evolved over the years and why she chooses joy and to never live with regrets.

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In this week's episode, Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are joined by Raven Albertson to talk explain the dangers of dementia, some of the hurdles involved with even getting a diagnosis for dementia, and the shocking data behind the deadly disease.

Then Raven dives into some of the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, how it affects the body, and the different types of caregiving required for someone who is struggling with dementia.

Lastly, we talk about ways to take care of yourself if you are a caregiver to someone who is suffering from dementia. 

To learn more about dementia you can go to https://www.alz.org/utah or you can call the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900.

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In this week's episode, Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are joined by Samara Songer to talk about finding her passion in the Navy, the changes that she had to make to adjust to the Navy lifestyle, and some of the challenges she faced during her time in the Navy. 

Samara then opens up about being sexually assaulted while on base in 2005, why she was put on restriction after being assaulted, and how she was able to overcome the challenges of what she experienced to move forward.

Lastly, Samara talks about how her resiliency has evolved as she's grown older and why it's so important to continue speaking up about the conversation surrounding sexual assault.

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In part four of our four-part Gold Star series, Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are joined by Wendall Pelham to talk about his son, U.S. Army Specialist John Alexander Pelham, John's drive and ambition growing up, and his passion for becoming a "Green Beret".

Wendall then opens up about how John gave up a baseball scholarship to serve his country, the day when John was killed during an insider attack in Afghanistan, and the inspiration behind Live Like John.

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In part three of our four-part Gold Star family series, Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are joined by Linda Ambard to talk about meeting her former husband, Maj. Philip Ambard, his background as a Venezuelan immigrant, and his decision to pursue the military after becoming a U.S. citizen.

Then Linda opens up about some of the rough moments that they two had to overcome throughout the early years of their marriage, how Phil's passion for his country led to his extraordinary generosity, and his decision to volunteer to go to Afghanistan.

Linda also talks about the day that Phil was assassinated on April 27, 2011, how she was able to move forward after such a devastating and life-altering tragedy, and the various ways that Linda has kept Phil's legacy alive after his passing.

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In part two of our four-part Gold Star Family series, Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are joined by Emily Feeks to talk about Emily's experience serving in the navy, meeting her husband, Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Patrick Feeks, and seeing the news that a Black Hawk had crashed during a firefight in Afghanistan.

Then Emily recalls the moment she received the official news that Patrick had been on the helicopter that crashed, picking up all of the pieces after Patrick's passes, and continuing her service until she was discharged due to disability. 

Lastly, she opens up about her life following her service, meeting her current fiance, and why it's so important for her to give back to her community.

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In part one of a four-part series where we honor our fallen servicemen and women, Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are joined by Krista Anderson (The Unquiet Professional) to talk about her inspiration behind The Unquiet Professional, remembering her former husband Staff Sergeant Michael H. Simpson, and the work her organization does every Memorial Day in honoring our fallen service members.

Then Krista remembers meeting her husband Michael, raising a family during multiple deployments, and getting the call that her husband had been in a severe accident after being hit by an IED.

Krista also talks about getting the news that Michael had become brain-dead following his injuries, picking up the pieces of her life following Michael's passing, and how she's making an impact through her organization.

To learn more about The Unquiet Professional visit their website here: https://www.theunquietprofessional.org/

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