Chatting With Betsy
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What 25 Years of Caregiving Teaches Us About Planning
Are you truly prepared for caregiving, or will you be forced to figure it out the hard way?<br /><br /><br />Caring for a loved one is something many of us don’t fully understand until we are in it—so what can 25 years of caregiving really teach us about planning ahead? In this heartfelt conversation, Betsy Wurzel speaks with Rand Selig about his experience caring for his mother and what it means to be prepared, stay present, and support the people we love through every stage of life.<br /><br /> This episode also explores resilience, letting go of what holds...
What Do Neurologists Know About the Mind Before We Die?
<br /><br /><br />A neurologist’s private journal becomes a powerful window into the human side of medicine—revealing patient stories, emotional realities, and the unseen moments that shape care.<br /><br />Dr. Carolyn Larkin Taylor shares insights from her decades in neurology, including Alzheimer’s, hallucinations, and the importance of connection between doctors, patients, and families.<br /><br />Podcast: Chatting with Betsy | <b>Passionate World Talk Radio Network</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.<br /><br />💡 At Passionate World Talk Radio, we believe real conversations matter. Stay inspired and keep list...
She had success, but why did she still feel broken inside?
She had success, but why did she still feel broken inside?<br /><br /><br />Tracy Doyle shares her powerful journey from childhood caregiving and trauma to becoming a successful entrepreneur—while silently struggling with burnout and suicide ideation. <br /><br />In this deeply personal conversation with Betsy Wurzel, they explore how unhealed patterns shape our lives, and how the Aurora Method® can help break those patterns and lead to clarity, calm, and confidence.<br /><br />Podcast: Chatting with Betsy |<b> Passionate World Talk Radio Networ</b>k<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chat...
What History Left Out About WW2 Pacific Atrocities
What History Left Out About WW2 Pacific Atrocities<br /><br /><br />Much of WW2 Pacific atrocities history has been overlooked or left out of mainstream education—until now. In this powerful conversation, Betsy Wurzel speaks with historian and author Jenny Chan about the hidden realities of war in Pacific Asia, including the stories of Comfort Women and the human experimentation at Unit 731.<br /><br /> Jenny shares how her journey began and why her work focuses on education, not shock. Betsy also reflects on her father’s experience aboard the USS Bunker Hill during the Okinawa Battle, bringing a deeply personal conne...
Can you release emotional pain without reliving the memory?
Can you release emotional pain without reliving the memory?<br /><br /><br />What if you could remember your past without feeling the emotional weight tied to it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Betsy Wurzel speaks with Richard Efthim about a gentle, science-informed approach to releasing emotional baggage while keeping the memory intact.<br /><br />Richard shares how his work, inspired by decades at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, helps individuals uncover the story behind their emotions and shift how those memories feel. Betsy also shares her personal experience and how this approach helped her release emotional stress connected to...
Is College the Only Path to Success?
Is College the Only Path to Success?<br /><br />For decades students were told the same thing: go to college. But what if learning a skill first could open the door to a successful career?<br /><br /> In this conversation, Betsy Wurzel speaks with Dr. Nelva Lee about vocational education, skilled trades, and why students may benefit from learning practical career skills before investing in a college degree.<br /><br />They also discuss advocacy in education, school choice, and helping students discover their strengths.<br /><br />Podcast: Chatting with Betsy |<b> Passionate World Talk Radio Network </b><br /><br />Become a...
What 25 Years of Caregiving Taught One Son
<br />What 25 Years of Caregiving Taught One Son<br /><br /><br />Rand Selig shares powerful caregiving lessons from the 25 years he spent caring for his beloved mother, Theo. In this conversation with Betsy Wurzel, Rand discusses planning ahead for long-term care, supporting loved ones, and appreciating the caregivers who make a difference every day.<br /><br />They also talk about resilience, forgiveness, and learning how to thrive through life’s challenges. Rand’s story offers thoughtful insights for families navigating caregiving today.<br /><br />For more information for <b>Passionate World Talk Radio Network</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of t...
When a Workplace Turns Toxic: What Can You Do?
What Happens When a Workplace Becomes Toxic?<br /><br />Toxic workplace culture can quietly damage morale, productivity, and employee well-being. In this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy Wurzel speaks with workplace culture expert Catherine Mattice about how bullying, mobbing, and toxic leadership behaviors develop inside organizations.<br /><br />Catherine shares how her own toxic workplace experiences inspired her to help companies transform unhealthy environments into respectful and productive workplaces. She also discusses practical ways individuals and organizations can recognize toxic behaviors and begin creating healthier workplace cultures.<br /><br />Conversations like this remind us that understanding toxic workplace culture...
Between Two Worlds: A Mother’s Fight
A Mother, A Son, and Schizophrenia<br /><br /><br /><br />Betsy Wurzel speaks with Dr. Ellen L. Bassuk and her son, Daniel M. Schoonover, about their memoir Between Two Worlds: A Psychiatrist and Her Son’s Quest for Compassionate Health Care.<br /><br />They share their personal experiences navigating the mental health care system, discussing schizophrenia, stigma, advocacy, and the importance of compassionate treatment and support.<br /><br />The book is available on Amazon.<br /><br />Podcast: Chatting with Betsy | <b>Passionate World Talk Radio</b><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ch...
A False Arrest Experience That Sparked Change
False Arrest to Political Awakening — What Happened?<br /><br /><br />Betsy Wurzel, host of Chatting with Betsy, welcomes Dakarai Larriett, author of Don’t Flush: From a False Arrest to a Political Awakening — My Journey to Making a Difference. In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dakarai shares his lived experience of a false arrest and the personal, legal, and emotional consequences that followed.<br /><br />What began as a traumatic event evolved into a political awakening that reshaped his purpose and direction. Dakarai Larriett is an entrepreneur, community leader, and currently a U.S. Democratic Senate candidate in Alabama. This discus...
