Sherapy with Sheri and Randy

When retirement becomes caregiving, life can change in an instant.

In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, Sheri sits down with her cousin Debbie at her home, to discuss what it's really like caring for a spouse with dementia. Sheri shares her experience caring for a mother with Alzheimer's, while Debbie offers the unique perspective of caring for her husband.

Together, they discuss the realities of caregiving, wandering, ...

Have you ever looked back on your life and realized it didn't turn out the way you thought it would?

Recorded live at our nephew's wedding, this episode became an unexpected conversation about marriage, life lessons, mistakes, second chances, and the wisdom that only comes with experience.

Randy has been married three times. Sheri never married.

As we watched the next generation begin their journey, Randy shared what three marriages t...

In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we talk about the places retirees and older adults don’t always feel comfortable going anymore — and why. From crowded shopping centers and loud restaurants to self-checkout lanes, Disneyland and technology-heavy stores, aging can quietly change how we experience the world around us.

This honest and relatable conversation explores retirement life, getting older, overstim...

Retirement used to come with a simple plan: work hard, pay off the house, and enjoy the good life. But today? Housing costs, rising rent, HOA fees, maintenance, and fixed incomes have completely changed the conversation.

In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we’re talking honestly about renting vs. buying in retirement — the pros, the cons, the emotional side of letting go, and why more retirees are rethinki...

Retirement can bring freedom, peace, and a slower pace of life… but it can also bring something many people never expect: loneliness.

In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we explore why community matters so much after 60 and the psychology behind connection, belonging, and aging well. 

From the benefits of social connection to the realities of walkers, weather talk,  and assisted living, this episode is...

Grief doesn’t just change how we feel — it can change how we see family, relationships, and even ourselves.

In this heartfelt episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we talk honestly about sibling grief, complicated emotions after losing a parent, and the surprising lessons that come when families grieve differently. Some people pull closer. Some pull away. Some show up quietly in ways you never forget.

We share person...

This week on Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we’re talking about a comment that honestly… stung a little. After our episode joking about the things we swore we’d never do in retirement — early dinners, slowing down, multiple pairs of glasses and all — a viewer challenged us to “get up and move” and stop “acting old.”

But it sparked a bigger conversation… because retiremen...

In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we’re talking about all the things we swore we would NEVER do… and somehow, here we are doing them 😄

From eating dinner at 4pm, to shopping at Dollar Tree, to slowing down behind the wheel (sorry to everyone honking behind us)… retirement has a way of changing your perspective in ways you don’t expect.

We also get into:

• Why your daily routine shifts more...

Retirement health… it’s not exactly what we thought it would be. 😄

In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we’re getting real about the health changes that come with life after 50—and having a few laughs along the way.

From everyday aches and pains to the growing list of medications, doctor visits, and those moments where you think, “What’s wrong with us lately?”… we&rsquo...

For 18 years, Randy believed a story that wasn’t true.

He was raised by his dad’s parents… told his mother was gone… and that the life he knew was the only one he had.

But everything changed the day he did something he never did—he checked the mail.

Inside was a letter… from the mother he was told didn’t exist anymore.

In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we share the unbelieva...

Retirement doesn’t always look the way we planned… now what?

In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we’re having a real conversation about what retirement actually looks like when life takes a different path. Sheri shares her journey of stepping away from work to care for their mom—and how that meant giving up savings and starting over later in life. Randy opens up about still working, not by cho...

This episode is a big one.

Sheri is sharing what’s changing, what’s growing, and what’s coming next for Sherapy. Same heart. Bigger vision. More healing, more humor, and yes… more road ahead.

If you’ve been with Sheri from the beginning, thank you. If you’re new here, you picked the perfect time to jump in.

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Welcome to Sherapy—but not exactly the Sherapy you remember.

In this first episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we’re talking about real life in this season—retirement, caregiving, starting over, mental health, and finding purpose after 50—and asking the question… NOW WHAT?

Sheri shares her journey through caregiving and loss, while Randy opens up about still working through health challenges and ...

In today’s Five-Minute Breakdown, Sheri takes a powerful, heartfelt look at Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre— a memoir of survival, trafficking, trauma, and the ongoing fight for justice.

Sheri also shares her own vulnerable experience with the book — how it unexpectedly triggered panic attacks, and why stopping was an act of strength, not weakness. With insights from trusted friends who finished the...

Giving thanks isn’t always easy — especially during the messy, complicated seasons of life.
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode of Sherapy with Sheri Todd, we explore what real gratitude looks like when the holidays feel overwhelming, emotions run heavy, or life has thrown one plot twist too many.

You’ll learn how to find—and feel—thankfulness in the small, powerful moments:
✨ A breath that gro...

This week on Sherapy with Sheri Todd, we’re diving into something every midlifer has felt at least once…
QR Code Confusion Syndrome.
(Yes, it’s real. No, WebMD cannot help you.)

In this episode, Sheri unpacks our love–hate relationship with modern tech — why everything suddenly requires a scan, how menus disappeared overnight, and why your phone seems to join random newsletters without your permi...

In this emotional and deeply personal episode of Sherapy, host Sheri Todd shares an honest update about her sister Janelle’s breast cancer journey—from delayed diagnosis and fear, to surgery, recovery, and the powerful fight ahead.

You’ll hear how this diagnosis shook her family, the whirlwind that followed, and what Janelle’s treatment plan looks like now—including chemo, radiation, and emotional care....

If you’ve ever opened a closet and felt like it was judging you… this one’s for you.

In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri Todd, Sheri takes on clutter — the physical, emotional, and even spiritual kind. She shares her own experience cleaning out her mom’s home, what it taught her about love and legacy, and how clutter can quietly drain our peace and energy.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why clutter raises s...

Why do pets matter so much — especially as we get older? 🐶🐱

In this heartfelt episode of Sherapy with Sheri Todd, Sheri explores the powerful bond between people and their pets — how animals comfort us through grief, lift our spirits, and remind us that unconditional love doesn’t fade with age.

From loyal dogs and loving cats to the quiet moments that help us heal, this episode celebrates the emotional support and...