When love is rekindled and a family is beautifully blended, the heart sings a tune of joy – until a shadow, quiet and unassuming, threatens to mute the melody. That's where our guest's story begins, with a love so bright against the creeping dusk of Alzheimer's. Our guest, Eunice Sykes,…
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the first leg of the Outside Been Open Comedy Tour! I am currently gearing up for the second half of the tour! What cities should I come to? Comment below ⬇️
Thank you @jamesdixonfoundation for trusting me to Emcee/Perform at this years Purple Affair! I had a ball! We’re going to kick ALZ’s butt one laugh at a time!
Thank you AARP, ALZ Association, ALZ GA for allowing me to moderate and perform at the 2023 Caregiving Community Forum! I had a great time! I opened for @iamreginabelle so I might ack funny 2mrw. 😂 #comedian #comic #alzheimersawareness #endalz
Every caregiver has their Everest, and for me, it was trying to create that perfect TV moment with my mom, Zetty. As she battles advanced Alzheimer's, I balance the unpredictable world of caregiving with my role as a comedian and podcaster. This episode is a raw and humorous recount of…
Ever been blindsided by life's cruel surprises? Andrew sure has. A brain aneurysm hit him out of nowhere--at the airport! This episode takes you on a journey as we learn about Andrew's fight for survival, and his journey to redefine himself in the face of adversity. From a successful teacher…
Ever thought how our backgrounds and experiences shape the way we give and receive love? What if we could turn learning the language of love into a fun and interactive game? Join us as we engage in a captivating conversation with our guest, Paul, about the ground-breaking concept of the…
Have you ever wondered how artistry intertwines with caregiving? Today, we're chatting with Donna Olivia, a knowledgeable author, retired teacher, and caregiver who's been looking after her mother for 7 years. Brimming with Donna's deep-seated passion for authentic care, this episode uncovers her transformative journey, the lessons she's learned, and…
On this episode, J speaks with co-host of the Remember Me Podcast and resilient figure in the caregiving world--Maria Kent Beers. Her journey began with a mother diagnosed with Frontal Temporal Dementia (FTD) and ALS, leading her to discover a strength she never knew she possessed. Navigating medical systems is…
On this episode, J speaks with co-host of the Remember Me Podcast and resilient figure in the caregiving world--Maria Kent Beers. Her journey began with a mother diagnosed with Frontal Temporal Dementia (FTD) and ALS, leading her to discover a strength she never knew she possessed. Navigating medical systems is…
@parentingup J Smiles tells Sawyer Buccy of Atlanta News First her secret sauce of using to humor help family caregivers cope. J opens up about how comedy saved her soul after double family tragedy.
Often times caregiving comes with surprises. In this episode of the Parenting Up podcast, J talks about when she was having a productive wave, planning her Comedy tour, creating with her staff and boom —she is notified that Zetty - who is supposed to be in bed- is on flat…
J Smiles is shocked out of her sleep by a professional caregiver because Zetty is non-responsive. It looked like a stoke but it wasn’t… what is happening?!?!
J Smiles recounts the first professional caregiver who showed her to ropes of avoiding burnout, redirecting, and more. Plus, a discussion on how to handle the major societal upheaval while keeping your caregiver cool. THIS IS A REPLAY. ___________________________________________________________________________ Parenting Up! is a podcast and a vodcast about comedian J…
J answers questions and gives advice on ALZ. THIS IS A REPLAY. ___________________________________________________________________________ Parenting Up! is a podcast and a vodcast about comedian J Smiles caregiving adventures. You can hear the podcast on all audio platforms and interact with the vodcast on Getvokl.com. **Links to podcast and GetVokl on Parenting…
J encourages Alzheimer’s awareness, donations, dispels rumors and more. THIS IS A REPLAY. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parenting Up! is a podcast and a vodcast about comedian J Smiles caregiving adventures. You can hear the podcast on all audio platforms and interact with the vodcast on Getvokl.com. **Links to podcast and GetVokl on…
Zetty & Gladys Knight duet... well kinda. 9 years into ALZ, her favorite songs still evoke emotion. This song was released after Zetty’s divorce and clearly became a source of strength as she found new love with my daddy, Jock Smith. . _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parenting Up! is a podcast and a…
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen announce CareCON 2021, a virtual conference for Alzheimer's family caregivers. Parenting UP’s J Smiles’ is a panelist with moderator Sean Hayes at this groundbreaking event.
Activism has a caregiver is on display. Social media fundraising with "live-a-thons", a podcast launch, custom tumblers and more shared as examples of fighting Alzheimer's and supporting caregivers. J Smiles tells why her passion runs so deeply during this thank you video to the Alzheimer's Association. NOTE: GetVokl broadcast is…
J Smiles describes how abruptly she became a full-time caregiver. After living an extremely independent global life, her father died of a massive heart attack and within 90 days her mom was thrust into early onset Alzheimer's disease. Literally, J blinked and her "healthy" forensic accountant CPA mother was incapable…
Watch the PARENTING UP x GetVokl kickoff broadcast. J Smiles introduces herself to the LIVE interactive audience. Why she partnered with GetVokl, why she is so passionate about caregiving and a little about her life leading up to now. J sets the tone for future episodes and reveals her infectious…
