Chatting With Betsy

Chatting With Betsy

This is an update on news for Betsy Wurzel. In September 2019, Betsy started her career as a Talk Show Host at Passionate World Talk Radio and the name of her show was Chatting with Betsy. At that time she wanted to bring more awareness to the many issues with Dementia Diagnosis and what all Caregivers were dealing with. She was at that time a caregiver for her husband Matt who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Since then Betsy has taken on a bigger role and a range of the types of subjects that need to be discussed. Betsy will always have interviews with Caregivers as that is still near and dear to her heart. She will always bring awareness concerning caregivers but also will seek out the subjects and topics that one does not hear a lot on Internet Radio. She interviews, Doctors, Lawyers, Authors, Advocates, Celebrities, Entrepreneurs, and more. We could have added more but, wanted to provide some examples of the interviews Betsy has handled. Betsy also works with a list of Publicists that contact Betsy on a daily basis to set up appointments for their clients to be interviewed by Betsy. We have left the older information on how and why Betsy became a Talk Show Host. Chatting with Betsy Wurzel and Advocating for all Caregivers. Betsy talks about her journey as a caregiver for her husband Matt. By telling her story she is able to help others on their journey or just starting the journey. It is all about helping other caregivers that sometimes are on this journey alone. To help all Caregivers with spouses with Alzheimer's, Dementia, or Parkinson's? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.

Episodes

July 7, 2025 51 mins
Betsy Wurzel” featuring Julie Wignall-  hereTo create this inspiring book, Julie interviewed 20 individuals who are actively changing lives through innovative and compassionate actions. She highlights:
  • Favio Chavez, founder of the Cateura Orchestra of Recycled Instruments in Paraguay. This youth orchestra plays music on instruments made from trash—license plates, scrap metal, and more—and has performed with Metallica and Stevie ...
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This episode contains sensitive content related to mental illness, medication, and violent crime. It is intended for adult audiences (18+) only. The views expressed are those of the guest and host and are provided for informational purposes only. This episode does not constitute medical advice. Do not stop or adjust any prescribed medication without first consulting your licensed healthcare provider. If you are in cri...
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In this episode, Betsy Wurzel interviews author Helen Sheehy about her novel Just Willa, a story inspired by Helen’s own mother. Growing up on tenant farms in Oklahoma and Kansas, Helen’s family history shaped her deep curiosity about her mother’s life, which remained largely unknown to her until after her mother passed away when Helen was 36.Helen Sheehy, a long-time theatre professor at Southern Connecticut State University, has ...
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Betsy Wurzel, host of Chatting with Betsy, welcomes Dr. Henry Mahncke, neuroscientist and CEO of Brain HQ, for an eye-opening conversation on how Brain HQ brain health tools can support caregivers. In this episode, Dr. Mahncke shares practical insights into brain training, cognitive resilience, and the benefits of improving brain health through neuroplasticity.

Dr. Mahncke is also the developer behind Posit Science and has worked cl...
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Betsy and Caroline reflect on how childhood trauma shapes adult lives, why people long to be truly heard, and the importance of offering love, attention, and time to others. Caroline also speaks about the transformative energy of words, the global mental health crisis, and the essence of trusting a higher power to reveal who we truly are.

They discuss Caroline’s books, It’s Time to Realize Light as the Cellular Structure of Your Bod...
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Zen is the founder of Fear Free Human, a groundbreaking movement dedicated to helping people release fear, live with clarity, and find lasting inner peace. As a breast cancer survivor and successful entrepreneur, Zen brings both depth and compassion to her mission of helping others.

During the interview, Zen explains how she decoded the Internal Guidance System® to help individuals distinguish between mental fear and physical fear. ...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Betsy Wurtzel welcomes a special guest, Tammy Smith, MSW, LCSW, to address an issue affecting people of all ages—mental health stigmas.Tammy Smith is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Teaneck, New Jersey. She’s also the owner of T.M. Smith Counseling, offering both in-person and virtual services for NJ residents. In this interview, she spoke with Betsy about how deepl...
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May 8, 2025 56 mins

Lisa and Bremond’s friendship began in seventh grade, where their shared love for libraries, reading, and researching laid the foundation for what would become Quite Literally Books. Their passion for literature and preserving women’s voices shines through this heartwarming and insightful conversation.

They explain how Quite Literally Books was born from their desire to revive stories that explore themes still relevant today—racism,...
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During this heartfelt interview, Marcia opens up about her personal battle with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) — a condition that affects one in five people over age 60 and kills more people than cancer. Marcia discusses how, after suffering pain for two years and undergoing procedures to save her right big toe, she ultimately had to face the difficult experience of a toe amputation. Despite these challenges, she has become a fier...
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💡 About Lafaya Mitchell
Lafaya is the founder of Peace of Mind Therapeutic Solutions and the author of The Lafaya Way parenting book series. She also co-authored the #1 international bestseller Speechless: Giving the Voiceless a Voice, where her chapter “Poked Speechless” shares a personal and compelling story. Her other international bestseller, Poker: A Woman’s Game – The Poker Therapist's Mental Game Strategies for Winning, blen...
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A Son’s Daily Letters from WarDon was drafted in 1969, already holding a pilot’s license, and chose to serve as a Marine Corps pilot. His mother, Eleanor, was deeply worried about his safety. In a gesture of love and reassurance, Don vowed to write to her every day—no matter what.

Those letters became a journal of truth, love, and survival. Re-reading them decades later became a deeply emotional journey. In Letters to Mom, Don share...
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Best Selling Aurhor Lonnie Rey Interview with Betsy Wurzel.  From Setback to Bestseller: Lonnee Rey’s Story

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Darren’s passion for creating After Cloud™ stemmed from a personal experience—after the passing of his mother-in-law, he discovered that many family photos were left without names or stories attached. That moment inspired him to build a solution where people could preserve not only photos but also voices, stories, advice, and moments that matter.

With over 25 years of experience in social care technology, Darren has built an ecosyst...
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Today, Samuel joins Betsy to talk about his debut novel, The Death and Life of August Sweeney. This captivating story took five years to bring to life and is deeply rooted in immersive research. Samuel shares how he worked in Michelin-starred kitchens and spent years studying clinical pathology, even assisting with autopsies, to bring authenticity to his characters.

The book follows August Sweeney, a larger-than-life celebrity chef ...
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Thomas has worn many hats in his lifetime: entrepreneur, family mentor, keynote speaker, and now a best-selling author and podcast host. With a Bachelor's in Marketing and a Master’s in Social Work,
Thomas brings both professional insight and personal experience to everything he does.

We talked about how childhood messages shape who we become — and how those messages can lead to deep-rooted beliefs like “I’m not good enough.” But we ...
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A Lifelong Calling to Minister
Rev. Ben Boland’s journey in elder care began early—when he and his siblings visited nursing homes as children. That experience sparked a deep and enduring call to serve older people and those living with dementia. For over 15 years, he’s been a chaplain and now shares his knowledge through speaking, writing, and teaching across Australia.

He reminds us, as Betsy echoes, that spiritual needs don’t fade ...
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Your parent looks at you, confused. They don’t remember your name. You smile, holding back tears, because today is a hard day. You’re not alone in this journey.Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is an emotional and often overwhelming experience. But you’re not alone.

In this interview, Betsy Wurzel spoke with Kathleen Bjork—a longtime educator, caregiver, blogger, and author—who turned her personal experience into a valuable r...
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Dr. Ridgley explains how DEI uses psychological tactics to shape student beliefs. We discussed how it fosters a culture of victimhood, categorizing people as oppressed or oppressors, and how it has fueled antisemitism on campuses.He also exposes high DEI officer salaries and the challenge of undoing the harm these policies have caused.

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What’s the secret to success?
According to Dennis J. Henson, it’s not just luck—it’s daily inspiration, persistence, and learning from failures.Dennis J. Henson, Founder and President of Vanguard Marketing and Investments, Inc., is a highly respected leader in real estate and personal growth.

As a best-selling author and mentor, he has trained thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs through his unique program, The Seven Secrets of Succes...
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CareYaya’s Mission: Empowering Family Caregivers
Neal co-founded CareYaya to provide much-needed support to caregivers by connecting families with vetted college students from top universities. These students serve as companions, offering relief to caregivers while gaining valuable experience—especially those pursuing careers in healthcare. Every student undergoes interviews, background checks, and community reviews before being mat...
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