Rosabel Unscripted Podcast

What happens when a moment of desperation meets faith, intuition, and a deep respect for nature?

In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, I sit down with Jessica Lowery, Founder and CEO of The Power of Elderberries, to explore the human story behind a wellness brand that began at a kitchen counter and grew into a nationally trusted name.

This is not just a conversation about supplements or entrepreneurship. It’s about the unseen emotional weight of building something meaningful while raising a family, navigating uncertainty, and staying rooted in values when growth accelerates.

Jessica shares how a season of financial and personal strain, paired with her background in public health, led her to create a clean, intentional elderberry syrup for her own family. What started as a personal remedy became an answered prayer and a calling that reshaped her life and work.

Together, we talk about faith-led leadership, ancestral wisdom in plant medicine, the responsibility that comes with wellness products, and the courage it takes to be visible as a female founder in a noisy marketplace.

This episode is for anyone standing at the edge of something new. For caregivers, founders, and leaders who feel called to build with integrity, not perfection. And for those who believe healing and purpose often begin in the hardest seasons.

Listen in, reflect, and consider where your own “kitchen moment” might be inviting you to say yes.

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Many families struggle not because they don’t care, but because clear information wasn’t given early enough.

If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understanding-dementia/

Most people panic when told they’re “high risk” based on genetic tests, neuropsychological results, or imaging—long before a diagnosis is confirmed. Dementia is not diagnosed by a single test; it is diagnosed through patterns over time, functional changes, and careful clinical evaluation.

I’m Rosabel Zohfeld, a neurology nurse practitioner, and in this episode I explain:
• What genetic testing really means• How neuropsychological tests measure brain function, not disease• Why imaging alone cannot diagnose dementia

This episode is for caregivers, patients, and families feeling overwhelmed by testing, medical language, or anticipatory grief. Understanding replaces fear and helps families plan with clarity.

Learn more:
Full Dementia Education Series:

[ • Dementia Education ]( • Dementia Education )
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What happens when you follow every rule of success — and still feel empty inside?

In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, Rosabel Zohfeld sits down with Ray Martin, also known as The Daily Explorer, to explore the emotional cost of climbing the wrong mountain.

Ray spent decades building a successful corporate career, only to realize that achievement didn’t bring the peace or fulfillment he expected. What began as a six-month sabbatical turned into a fourteen-year journey of identity release, purpose, and emotional healing.

Together, Rosabel and Ray unpack the grief of letting go of an identity you worked hard to build, the nervous system signals that tell us when something no longer fits, and how redefining success can restore alignment, meaning, and joy.

This conversation is for anyone who looks “successful” on the outside but feels unsettled on the inside — and is quietly wondering if there’s another way to live.

✨ Topics include:

• Success without fulfillment

• Identity loss and emotional grief

• Burnout and nervous system signals

• Trusting intuition and confirmation signals

• Redefining happiness and freedom

If this episode resonates, consider sharing it with someone who’s questioning their path — or listening again when you need permission to pause and realign.

📘 Ray’s book: Life Without a Tie
🌿 Hosted by Rosabel Zohfeld, Neurology Nurse Practitioner

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If evenings feel harder with dementia—more confusion, anxiety, pacing, or fear—you are not imagining it, and you are not doing anything wrong. Sundowning is a pattern of neurological overload, not stubbornness, personality change, or something you caused.

As the dementia-affected brain tires throughout the day, its ability to regulate emotion, filter stimulation, and stay oriented declines. Light changes, shadows, noise, and disrupted routines all contribute to evening overload. Your own nervous system is also fatigued, which can make reactions feel sharper—biologically normal, not personal failure.

This episode explains why logic and correction don’t work, and what truly helps: simpler routines, consistent low lighting, fewer questions, shorter sentences, and adjusted expectations. Comfort and regulation, not cooperation, are the evening goals.

If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand...

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Full Dementia Education Series:

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What if the reason you feel exhausted, small, or anxious at work has nothing to do with your confidence — and everything to do with your brain?

In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, we dive into the neuroscience behind toxic leadership and workplace trauma. If you’ve ever cried in the parking lot, dreaded Sunday nights, or questioned your worth because of a boss or work environment, this conversation is for you.

I’m joined by Shannon Smith, a former Microsoft leader and neuroscience-driven strategist who spent over 20 years inside high-pressure corporate environments. Shannon explains how toxic bosses activate survival responses in the brain — fight, flight, freeze, and fawn — and why these reactions are not personal flaws, but neurological patterns that can be rewired.

We talk about why logic disappears in toxic moments, how chronic stress reshapes confidence over time, and what you can do to protect your nervous system when leaving isn’t an option yet. This episode blends neuroscience, emotional healing, and real-life tools you can use immediately.

Whether you’re a caregiver balancing work, a professional navigating silent workplace trauma, or a leader trying to break toxic cycles, this conversation will help you understand one powerful truth:

It’s not you. And you’re not broken.

This is Rosabel Unscripted — where courage meets healing.

Grief changes you — but it doesn’t have to break you.

In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, Rosabel is joined by transformational grief coach and author Ada Malavé for an honest conversation about loss, healing, and the courage it takes to move forward after life changes forever.

They explore grief as a deeply personal experience shaped by culture, identity, and unspoken expectations. You’ll hear why there is no “right” way to grieve, how suppressed emotions can keep us stuck, and how simple practices like breathwork, reflection, and self-compassion can support healing.

This episode is for anyone navigating grief quietly and looking for permission to heal at their own pace.

You are not alone.

Anxiety, agitation, pacing, yelling, clinging, or repetitive questions in dementia are not bad behavior. They are signs the brain no longer feels safe.

If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand...

Most families struggle not because they don’t care, but because clear information wasn’t given early enough. As a neurology nurse practitioner, I see families say, “They were never like this before.” These behaviors are not choices—they are the brain trying to survive when it can no longer filter, predict, or self-soothe.

In this episode, learn why reassurance works better than reasoning, why regulation comes before logic, and how understanding the neuroscience can reduce stress for both you and your loved one.

Learn more & get resources:
Dementia Education Series:

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Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are not the same, but families are often told they are. Confusing the two can cause unnecessary conflict, emotional pain, and caregiving mistakes.If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand...

Most families struggle not because they don’t care, but because clear information wasn’t provided early enough. Understanding the differences helps reduce stress, protect connection, and guide effective care.

In this episode, learn:
• Critical differences between Alzheimer’s and FTD• Why memory loss is not the only sign of dementia• How behavior, empathy, and emotional regulation are affected• Communication strategies that actually work for each type

I’m Rosabel Zohfeld, a neurology nurse practitioner, and I help families navigate dementia daily. If someone you love is changing in confusing or painful ways, this episode provides clarity and peace of mind.

Learn more & resources:
Dementia Education Series: [Dementia Education]

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Most families don’t struggle because they don’t care—they struggle because clear information wasn’t provided early enough.

If you want to understand dementia before fear, overwhelm, or misinformation sets in, start here:👉 https://rosabelzohfeld.com/understand...

In this episode, neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld explains the main types of dementia and how each affects the brain differently. Understanding the type of dementia changes how you communicate, manage behaviors, make medication decisions, plan for safety, and support caregivers.

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed dementia damage different brain areas first—determining how symptoms appear in real life. Memory loss isn’t always the first sign, logic may fail, and strategies that work for one type may not work for another.

This episode is part of a free dementia education series designed to help families respond with skill, clarity, and confidence.

Learn more & resources:
Dementia Education Series: [Dementia Education Series]

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In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, Rosabel sits down with Eduardo Berdegué, Principal of Divine Home Care Services, to talk openly about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and the realities families are facing every day.

Eduardo brings a unique perspective shaped by years in investment banking, community leadership, and now elder care. Together, we explore why Alzheimer’s and other dementias are becoming more common, the early signs families often notice long before a diagnosis, and the emotional toll this disease takes on caregivers and loved ones.

This conversation also highlights the power of community support and education, including the upcoming Alzheimer’s Expo in Belton on March 4th, 2026. Eduardo shares why events like these matter and how creating spaces for honest conversation can help families feel less alone.

This episode is for caregivers, adult children, spouses, and anyone who has ever felt uncertain, overwhelmed, or silenced while navigating dementia care. You’ll walk away with greater awareness, reassurance that you are not alone, and permission to talk openly about Alzheimer’s without shame.

Listen in for a grounded, compassionate conversation about caregiving, advocacy, and hope.

To learn more about Divine Home Care Services and upcoming Alzheimer’s resources, visit divinehomecareservices.com.

This is Rosabel Unscripted — where courage meets healing.