Remember Me

The episode we've been waiting for. Today we dive into this season's (very popular) theme: Trauma.

We do this the help of incredible expert, psychologist, and friend of the podcast, Dr. Mekel Harris, Ph.D. Dr. Mekel helps answer: 

What is trauma? How does our body respond to trauma? And most importantly, how do we cope?

We found this to be fascinating and insightful, and we can't wait to hear what you think too. Let us know on instagram @remembermepodcast

By the end of the episode we know you will love Dr. Mekel as much as we do, so go ahead and check out her resources on instagram and her website mekelharrisphd.com.

Thanks for listening. 

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TODAY'S SPONSORS:

NANA'S BOOKS: Bring back connection, one page at a time. NANA’S BOOKS pair nostalgic fine art and verse to engage and delight people living with dementia and their care partners. Check out nanasbookseries.com

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram while caregiving for their parents. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good."

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!

Our 1st ever in-person interview! 

Stacy tells our listeners about her sweet dad Rusty in todays episode. We get a sneak peek in to the life of a leading movie and television marketing exec that loved his girls fiercely. Lewy body Dementia slowly stole his loving personality and ability to live independently.

We are so happy to have met Stacy and connect deeply with her love of her sweet Dad. Stacy’s grief is still fresh, but that doesn’t take away from lively spirit and fun outlook on life.

For more information on Richard Citron, linked here is the obituary that was featured in Variety.

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Join Re-Members Only for access to our Film Viewing Event with Katie on March 30th at 8PM EST.  Make sure you don't miss our Merch Drop 3/20 - Sign up for our newsletter at www.remembermeftd.com/ When you listen to this episode, let us know what you think on instagram.

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TODAY'S SPONSORS:

NANA'S BOOKS: Bring back connection, one page at a time. NANA’S BOOKS pair nostalgic fine art and verse to engage and delight people living with dementia and their care partners. Check out nanasbookseries.com

Want more Remember Me? Join our Re-Members Only Space for extra podcasts, events + more at www.remembermeftd.com/joinro

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram while caregiving for their parents. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good."

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!

Your favorite ladies are back for side chat after Maria made the trip cross country to spend the weekend in La-La-Land. This episode is a candid recap of all the things the Remember Me ladies did, including a trip up the golden coast to the magical town of Santa Barbara. Laughs, tears, and so so much work. The big dreams are starting to take shape, you guys!

Housekeeping:

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TODAY'S SPONSORS:

NANA'S BOOKS: Bring back connection, one page at a time. NANA’S BOOKS pair nostalgic fine art and verse to engage and delight people living with dementia and their care partners. Check out nanasbookseries.com

Want more Remember Me? Join our Re-Members Only Space for extra podcasts, events + more at www.remembermeftd.com/joinro

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram while caregiving for their parents. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good."

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!

Today's episode features actor and Filmmaker Katie Prentiss. 

We connected through learning about Front Porches, a film Katie created based loosely on her experience with her mother's Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) journey.

Today's episode may feel like you're listening in to a conversation between old friends (aren't the best kind of podcasts like that, though?)... as we instantly connected with Katie and loved the way she described the heartbreak of her experience with her mother Maggie... the stress of caregiving, the pressures of holding pain and joy in the same moments -- but also how she found ways to light she let shine in. 

Thank you Katie, for sharing your story with us! We can't wait to watch Front Porches with you.

Join Re-Members Only for access to our Film Viewing Event with Katie on March 30th at 8PM EST. 

When you listen to this episode, let us know what you think on instagram.

Learn more about remember me at www.remembermeftd.com/

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TODAY'S SPONSORS:

Want more Remember Me? Join our Re-Members Only Space for extra podcasts, events + more at www.remembermeftd.com/joinro

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram while caregiving for their parents. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good."

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!

Today's episode features an expert physician on Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD): Dr. Brad Dickerson.

In this episode we cover: The science of FTD, how it is different from Alzheimer's, updates on research, and more.

Brad Dickerson, MD is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Tom Rickles Chair in Progressive Aphasia Research, Leader of the Neuroimaging Core of the MGH Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and Director of the Frontotemporal Disorders Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital, an integrated multidisciplinary unit dedicated to the highest level of care of patients with these conditions. Dr. Dickerson is also a behavioral neurologist in the MGH Memory Disorders Unit. Dr. Dickerson is an active clinical consultant in many aspects of cognitive and behavioral neurology of neurodegenerative and related disorders, including frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, posterior cortical atrophy, and related conditions, and the use of neuroimaging and other diagnostic markers in neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Dickerson runs a multidisciplinary team of 30 clinicians and scientists using advanced brain imaging and behavioral methods to study how memory, language, emotion, and social behaviors change in normal aging and in patients with neurodegenerative disease, with extensive funding from the National Institutes of Health. His team also studies new approaches to caregiving. He has published more than 195 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has edited two books on dementia. He is active in mentoring trainees and in teaching, is Chair of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council of the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association and is Chair-Elect of the national Medical Advisory Council of the Association for FTD. He has won a number of awards, including the American Academy of Neurology’s Norman Geschwind Award in Behavioral Neurology.

Thank you to Dr. Dickerson for sharing your expertise with our community!

Let us know what you think of this episode on instagram @remembermepodcast

Learn more about Remember Me at www.remembermeftd.com/

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Want more Remember Me? Join our Re-Members Only Space for extra podcasts, events + more at www.remembermeftd.com/joinro

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram while caregiving for their parents. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good."

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!

Today's episode features Rachael and Maria's insta-friend Libby. 

Libby shares her mother's very sudden and swift journey with FTD -- with her diagnosis only coming  just months before her passing. Libby so captivatingly walking us through the story step by step -- and shares how difficult it was to be in her 20s suddenly in charge of making important decisions for her mother who could no longer effectively communicate.

Anne S., or "Mama Stivers" as she was fondly known, was a loving mom and infectiously kind woman who worked for the local High School. Listen to hear at the end to hear all about her beautiful spirit. We captured some mom tips from Mama Stivers that we will be carrying on with our kids.

When you listen, let us know what you think on instagram.

Learn more about remember me at www.remembermeftd.com/

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TODAY'S SPONSORS:

Target ALS is a non-profit organization that is breaking down barriers and revolutionizing ALS research. Please consider making a donation to help continue to bring scientists together like never before to work toward potentially life saving treatments. Visit targetals.org to learn more.

Want more Remember Me? Join our Re-Members Only Space for extra podcasts, events + more at www.remembermeftd.com/joinro

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram while caregiving for their parents. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good."

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!

Today's episode features Maria's friend Bernie from her days in support group. Bernie shares the story of his incredible wife Karen.

Bernie's love for Karen made this a perfect Valentine's week episode... and Bernie has a lot to share about his learnings from being a long-time caregiver. 

Listen to learn about the amazing Karen - devoted mother, innovative nurse, and loving wife of 44 years. When you listen, let us know what you think on instagram.

Learn more about remember me at www.remembermeftd.com/

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TODAY'S SPONSORS:

Target ALS is a non-profit organization that is breaking down barriers and revolutionizing ALS research. Please consider making a donation to help continue to bring scientists together like never before to work toward potentially life saving treatments. Visit targetals.org to learn more.

Want more Remember Me? Join our Re-Members Only Space for extra podcasts, events + more at www.remembermeftd.com/joinro

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram while caregiving for their parents. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good."

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!

Kim, devoted wife and mother tells her husband, Jeff’s short and tragic journey with FTD + ALS. Kim openly depicts her trauma in such a relatable and honest way and vulnerably describes the way she fought for answers.

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!

Today's episode features Dr. Sami Barmada, an Associate Professor of Neurology at The University of Michigan whose research is focused on solutions to treat FTD and ALS. 

In this episode we cover: the connection between FTD and ALS, the current status of research, ways to support research and more.

This interview was facilitated by Target ALS. 

Learn more about remember me at www.remembermeftd.com/

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TODAY'S SPONSORS:

Target ALS is a non-profit organization that is breaking down barriers and revolutionizing ALS research. Please consider making a donation to help continue to bring scientists together like never before to work toward potentially life saving treatments. Visit targetals.org to learn more.

Want more Remember Me? Join our Re-Members Only Space for extra podcasts, events + more at www.remembermeftd.com/joinro

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram while caregiving for their parents. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good."

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!

Stephanie shares the story of her mom Elaine's long journey with FTD.

Stephanie walks us through being a young woman (and an only child) in her 20s desperately looking for answers for her mother's behavior. 

Stephanie is an award-winning Social Worker and Psychotherapist and owner of Compassion in Caregiving in Toronto, Ontario. In this episode Stephanie brings her unique experience as a therapist to our topic of trauma this season as she shares her long journey with her mom's FTD diagnosis. Thank you for joining us, Stephanie. We love you!

After you listen, let us know what you think by commenting on the episode art on instagram @remembermepodcast

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Want more Remember Me? Join our Re-Members Only Space for extra podcasts, events + more at www.remembermeftd.com/joinro

Learn more about remember me at www.remembermeftd.com/

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram while caregiving for their parents. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good."

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The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram!