Patty's Place
A place to talk about grief, dementia and caregiving. A place to find comfort when you are going through a difficult time.
A place to know you are not alone as you go through this difficult time.
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
Patty's Place
Latest Episodes
Healing Teams After Loss With Dr. Angela Fassaro
What if burnout isn’t laziness but accumulated disappointment we never named? We sit down with Dr. Angela Fassaro—emergency physician and startup founder—to unpack the quiet reality of grief at work: the missed launch, the teammate who vanished...
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31:41
Saving Family Stories With Reflekta.ai co-creator Miles Spencer
What if the family stories you love didn’t fade with time, but stayed close enough to talk to? We sit down with Reflecta AI founder Miles Spencer to explore how digital legacies become living, conversational presences—comforting a grandchild at...
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32:26
Understanding Dementia Types And What Caregivers Need To Know
We break down the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, then walk through real signs, major types, and what caregivers can do right now. We share our family stories, the limits of diagnosis, and how to meet loved ones with calm, dignity,...
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26:53
Becoming An Orphan: Interview with author Ingrid Hanson-Popp
What happens when the person who once guided you now needs your guidance? We invited author Ingrid Hansen Pop to talk about the hidden pressures of caregiving, why smart problem‑solvers still feel stuck, and how small mindset shifts can lower s...
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32:26
Why Grief Has No Timeline: Interview with Grief Educator Lisa Rites
We sit with grief educator Lisa Wrights to explore anticipatory grief, workplace expectations, holiday triggers and the myth of a timeline. Stories from dementia caregiving ground the advice, while journaling and groups offer real relief.
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26:45