Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
The Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver podcast offers a candid, unfiltered space to confess the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a caregiver through storytelling, guest interviews, and information sharing. JJ & Natalie are a dynamic duo of sisters supporting their mom living with Parkinson's and a husband who survived cancer. Along with their guests, they discuss their shared experiences in caregiving. Viewers and listeners alike will relate to our reluctance, be affirmed in their ability to be caregivers and gain the courage to confidently step out of the shadows to express their own needs. You are sure to laugh, cry, and everything in between but in the end, all will leave feeling better for the journey and part of the sisterhood of care. So grab your favorite guilty pleasure, and let's get to confessing!
Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
Inside the World of Special Needs Caregiving: One Father's Powerful Journey
"You don't know what you don't know." - Dave Krikac
What happens when love meets lifelong responsibility? The realities of caregiving for individuals with special needs, the triumphs, the trials, and the transformative love it takes to show up every day can be daunting.. Meet Dave Krikac, a devoted father raising his daughter with autism, as he shares the raw and inspiring story of his caregiving journey.
🎙️ Alongside our hosts, Dave explores critical topics that every caregiver should know:
- Building a strong support system and community
- Advocating in special needs education
- Managing evolving family dynamics
- Planning for the future with special needs trusts
- Navigating the complex transition to adulthood
- Leveraging technology and AI, including Stella—an innovative concierge tool for families
👤 About Dave Krikac:
Dave Krikac is a seasoned business leader, advocate, and father with over 35 years of experience in IT, sales, and marketing. As Vice President at Health Connect America, and co-founder of The G.E.A.R. Foundation and Our Thrift Store, he’s dedicated his career to creating meaningful job opportunities for adults with special needs. From church planting to nonprofit leadership, Dave’s mission is clear: championing independence, inclusion, and dignity through employment.
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👨‍👩‍👧 This conversation offers practical insights, emotional validation, and forward-thinking solutions to help you support the special needs community with empathy and strength.
** Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers via phone, chat, or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern. Get answers, resources, support group info, or a listening ear. Visit www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk/ or call 855-277-3640.**
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Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
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