The caregiving journey is often filled with tough challenges and intense emotions. To help manage it all, in this episode I share suggestions for how to thrive as a caregiver learned from hands-on experience caring for a number of individuals.CONNECT WITH ROZ JONESYoutube: Jacksonville's Best CaregiversLinkedIn: Rosalind JonesInstagram: @rozcaregiverconsulting Blog: The Read More
When I think about my 2023 beach bucket list, the ones at the top are on the Gulf Coast - the ones on practically every travel guide’s top 10 Florida beaches, like Caya Costa, Captiva Island and Sanibel, Destin and Pensacola.Jensen Beach was not on my bucket list, but when Read More
When undertaking the role of a caregiver, can come with much more than you expected.How do you navigate experiences that go beyond what the role entails allowing you as a caregiver to flourish?In this episode, I share a couple of non-negotiables, caregivers should look into incorporating to ensure they are Read More
Garrett Scantling was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. After starting track and field in middle school, Garrett pursued a collegiate career at the University of Georgia. From there he missed the 2016 Olympics by ONE spot, tried out for the Atlanta Falcons, and even became a financial planner. That Read More
Being a caregiver can be a stressful, all-consuming job that will wear on anyone over time. The responsibility, ups and downs, and stress can pile up over time and lead to burnout.If you find yourself thinking, “I am so tired of being a caregiver,” it is important to know you Read More
Caregiving can be hard for anyone, but being an only child may add additional challenges. As an only child, you may not have siblings to share the responsibilities of caregiving with, which can lead to feelings of isolation and burnout. Additionally, you may have a stronger emotional attachment to your parent, making Read More
This episode is a continuation of the theme, close encounters of a marine kind, from Episode 56, which I recorded with my friends, John and Jennifer.I thought I’d start out telling one or two of my own stories of scuba diving with my family; I was certain that recalling these Read More
Liam O'Regan is the definition of an athlete. He was a standout surfer, hockey player, and baseball player through high school. Liam went on to play D-1 baseball at Elon University before getting his masters at Lynn University. He then launched a fitness coaching program as well as a fitness Read More
Happy new year, Beach lovers! I just wanted to check in and tell you a little about what I have planned for The beach Speaks in 2023. Thank you for subscribing and continuing to share the beach love - it means a LOT to me.I just got back from a whirlwind week Read More
Jason Watson runs Watson Martial Arts in Jacksonville, FL. Jason has coached over 100 national champions and has personally won 10 state championships, 10 national championships, and is a 2 time US cup champion. He joins in the studio to discuss all things martial arts, business, and the grit it Read More
I was on an exercise power walk on the beach (which is really kind of a misnomer because I stop so much to take pictures and videos - I’m not sure how much “exercise” I’m getting!) brainstorming themes for the podcast when I began thinking about all the marine life Read More
You have your job -- the one with a paycheck. And then you have your caregiving responsibilities -- helping someone who means the world to you.Work can be rewarding in more ways than one. So can caregiving. But together, it’s a demanding combination. You may feel like you’ve got more Read More
If you get caught in a riptide, the best way to survive is to swim with it. Go in the direction it's carrying you. People drown when they try to overpower the tide instead of using its energy to go somewhere else. The same principle holds true for overcoming naysayers Read More
Remember the commercial for Calgon bath powder? The one where a woman, totally frazzled and exhausted from the day's chaos, cries out: “Calgon, take me away!” Then she magically appears in a bubble bath, soaking in an oasis of relaxing healing water. When I was a kid, I thought it was Read More
Poe Pinson is a 17 year old professional skater. While balancing school and her skating career, Poe has managed to become a Bronze Medalist at the X-Games and finished 4th in the world at the Street League Grand Final in Rio. In this episode we highlight her upbringing, introduction to Read More
We all procrastinate differently, and we have all put off something that we needed to do. But how many times have you put off the same task and in how many areas of your life do you procrastinate?So why is procrastination bad and how does procrastination affect our lives? If Read More
This episode you will get health and wellness tips as well as what it takes to be a first time athlete and trainer. A lot of great information and guidance from Lamar with over 15 years of experience in health and wellness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: Read More
Many caregivers are perpetually tired from the emotional and physical demands that result from caring for their loved one. Just the thought of your normal routine plus decorating the house, attending special events, shopping for gifts, and preparing special food for the holidays can be overwhelming.But what if you had Read More
Aloha Beach Lovers! I’ve been talking a lot about the not so fun aspects of beach life - hurricanes. I thought you might need a break from that and want to hear more about the more pleasant aspects of beach life, so I called Cathi - my go-to beach Read More
A friend of mine from “up North” asked me what’s it like to be in a hurricane? That got me thinking about my past 22 years living in Florida. How many hurricanes had I been in? I grew up in the mountains of Pennsylvania. The only “natural disasters” I ever experienced Read More
