Dancing With Dementia™
Welcome to Dancing With Dementia™—the go-to podcast for young and atypical caregivers navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with a chronic illness. I’m Kama Newbry, a nurse, coach, educator, advocate, and daughter turned caregiver after my mom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s in my early 30s. Like so many, I struggled to find support tailored to young caregivers—those of us balancing careers, identity, family dynamics, and deep soul shifts… all while caregiving. This podcast is your compassionate resource for: Caregiver wellness tips Emotional and energetic tools Practical strategies for caregiving of all kinds, including dementia Mind-body healing and burnout prevention Community connection for young caregivers, AKA, "Caregivers on the Dancefloor of Life™" Whether your loved one is at home, in assisted living, or in a care facility, this space is for you. We explore everything from self-care and intuitive caregiving to grief, advocacy, spirituality, energy medicine, and the very real ups and downs of showing up for someone you love. Our mission? To infuse love, light, levity, and joy into the caregiver journey—while offering grounded support, powerful conversations, and actionable tips, tricks, tools, and resources you can use right away! Because you’re not just surviving—you’re rising. Join us on the Caregiver Dancefloor of Life, where together, WE RISE!
Episodes
What if your burnout wasn’t “just stress,” but a sign your energy field is out of alignment? What if your intuition during caregiving isn’t random—but real, measurable, and rooted in quantum science?
In this powerful episode, Kama sits down with Valarie Varan, licensed professional counselor, holistic life coach, energy healer, and author of Living in a Quantum Reality, to explore how caregiving and consciousness collide.
We div...
Hey hey, beautiful souls!
Are you, or someone you know impacted by things gone awry in a care home or assisted living setting?
In today’s heartfelt episode, I’m sharing a powerful, personal story about my experience as a caregiver for my beautiful Mama —and using it to spotlight a widespread issue in eldercare: the caregiver turnover crisis and its real impact on our loved ones.
This episode is for family caregivers, dementia advocate...
Welcome back, beautiful souls. This is Part 2 of our heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Jane Wolf Frances, psychotherapist, author of “Parenting Our Parents: Transforming the Challenge Into a Journey of Love,” and creator of the global POP Coaching Program.
In this episode, we go deeper into family dynamics, and how to co-create your caregiving dream team, no matter how complicated things feel right now. We talk about spousa...
Are you caring for an aging parent while navigating sibling tension, family drama, or emotional burnout? You’re not alone! In this powerful first episode of a two-part series, Kama sits down with psychotherapist, author, and former attorney Jane Wolf Frances—creator of the POP (Parenting Our Parents) Coaching Program and author of Parenting Our Parents: Transforming the Challenge into a Journey of Love.
Together, they explore:
- Th...
Hey hey, beautiful caregiver souls!
Did you know your muscles are glucose sponges and movement is one of the most joyful ways to support your brain? In this high-energy finale to our 3-part series with Rachel Daugherty, we dive into the power of movement, protein, sugar awareness, and self-love as tools for long-term brain health.
If you're a caregiver, a cycle-breaker, or a vibrant being craving sustainable, soul-aligned wellne...
What if I told you that Cognitive Decline isn’t just about genetics? Did you know it’s about today’s habits, your beautiful body, and even your sleep and stress levels?
In Part 2 of my radiant conversation with Rachel from @bootyandbrains.co, we’re digging into:
👉 Why Alzheimer’s prevention starts DECADES before symptoms
👉 Why blood sugar regulation = energy, clarity, and joy
👉 How understanding your physiology gives you POWER (n...
Hey hey, beautiful caregiver souls!
Did you know research shows that the effects of dementia can begin in the brain 20+ years before symptoms appear? Today’s guest is about to light up your mind, your heart, and your soul!
Meet Rachel Daugherty from Booty & Brains—a vibrant, radiant voice in the wellness world who turned her mother’s Alzheimer's diagnosis into a mission for brain-first, soul-aligned living. In this powerful...
✨ A Quick Note from Kama✨
Hey beautiful souls, today’s episode is a little different. I’ve temporarily "misplaced" my voice (yep, even caregivers need a pause sometimes!), so I wasn’t able to record the full episode I had planned for you this week.
In this short update, I share a little love, a reminder to care for yourself as fiercely as you care for others, and a promise that I’ll be back with something special to make up...
Have you ever found yourself as a caregiver—especially a young caregiver—feeling unheard, dismissed, or unsure whether to speak up? You are not alone. In this heartfelt solo-sode, host Kama shares a recent, personal story that sparked a powerful reminder: your voice matters.
Through real-life caregiving experiences and wisdom gained from over 20 years in healthcare, Kama invites listeners to step into their power, borrow courage whe...
Ever feel like you have to cancel joy just to survive caregiving? In this raw and heart-centered solo episode, Kama shares a deeply personal story about almost canceling her birthday trip—and why she’s so glad she didn’t. From care home chaos to soul family reunions, this episode is a love letter to every caregiver who’s ever wondered if it’s okay to receive, to fill up their own cup, to say yes to joy.
Kama opens up about the emoti...
Are you or someone you love on the other side of the caregiving journey? Or, are you looking for ways to prepare yourself for your loved one’s transition? If so, stay tuned! Welcome back to the Dancing with Dementia Podcast! If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1 of my conversation with Ben Lazar, I highly recommend you do because this episode picks up right where we left off. In Part 1, Ben shared his powerful caregiving journey—...
You know that feeling when you’re on the phone with a truly dear soul-friend, and things get REAL? Like, zero filter, hearts-wide-open? Well, this, my Caregiver friends, is exactly that!
Welcome to the Dancing with Dementia Podcast! In today’s episode, Caregiver Recovery & Honoring the Sacred Journey of Caregiving, my dear friend Ben Lazar and I drop in deep! Ben was a caregiver for his father in his final years, and in this epi...
Do you care for a caregiver?
Are you a friend, partner, or community member looking out for the caregiver in your life? You may not be the one providing hands-on care, but your support matters more than you know. Tune in for ways to truly show up for the caregiver in your life—whether it's offering a helping hand, sharing resources, or simply being there when they need it most.
In today’s episode, we dive deep into:
✨ How to supp...
Have you ever felt unheard as a caregiver or as a patient? If so, this episode is for you!
I have the absolute privilege of sitting down with Kimberly Diaz, a powerhouse advocate who has dedicated her life to ensuring that caregivers and their loved ones are truly seen, heard, and supported. She is a nurse, case manager, and placement specialist, AND she’s a fierce advocate who fights for families navigating the wounded system.
⚠️⚠️⚠...
What happens when caregiving, motherhood, and career collide—and the system doesn’t offer the support you need?
For Cindy MacCaffrey, that wasn’t just a question; it was a call to action. As a wife, mother, and daughter-in-law of those impacted by young-onset dementia, Cindy saw the gaps in resources, support, and community-based care—so she created YOUQuest, a first-of-its-kind day program designed for active individuals living wit...
🎙 Caregiving as a Bigger Life Journey with Rachele: Part 2 of VFit, A Great Resource for Caregivers!
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Dancing With Dementia, I sit down with Rachele to explore the deeper meaning of caregiving beyond the day-to-day responsibilities. We talk about how caregiving is not just a role—it’s a journey that aligns with our greater life purpose.
✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
💃🏻 The bigger pict...
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Dancing With Dementia podcast! I am joined by Rachele, the dynamic founder of The VFit Studio who is revolutionizing the way we integrate wellness into our caregiving roles.
In this episode, we uncover the transformative power of fitness and community for caregivers. Together we explore:
💃🏻 How accessible (and brief), live online fitness can help you start where you are, making wellnes...
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Welcome back to Dancing With Dementia! I’m your host, Kama, and today, we continue our powerful conversation with Adrienne Marioles, host of Young Life Interrupted and an incredible advocate for young caregivers, who brings SO much heart, honesty, and insight to this space.
If you thought Part 1 was impactful, just wait—this episode is packed with even more wisdom, raw truths, and practical strategies for naviga...
Surviving & Young Life Interrupted, to Thriving on the Caregiver Dancefloor
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Welcome to the first episode of Dancing with Dementia! It’s been a long time coming, and my heart is bursting to share the magic we’re creating, together.
In this episode, I am joined by Adrienne Marioles, the inspiring host of the Young Life Interrupted podcast. Adrienne became a caregiver for her mother at a young age, a journey that ...
In this introduction to Kama's up & coming podcast, Dancing With Dementia™, she gives listeners and community members an energetic glimpse into what the DWD Podcast is all about, and her inspiration for creating this service-inspired delight!
💖SHARE THE LOVE!💖 If DWD touches your heart, please share it with another caregiver! And subscribe, rate, and review to help others find this community of light, love, and advocacy.
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