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259 š Wake Up Maggie: Katie Prentiss on Caregiving, Dementia Awareness, and Finding Purpose
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with actor, filmmaker, and storyteller Katie Prentiss to discuss her transformative journey of caregiving, creativity, and healing. Katie shares the deeply personal story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and how it inspired her upcoming film, Wake Up Maggie. This film is more than a projectāitās a mission to raise awareness about dementia, honor caregivers, and explore lifeās most profound moments of love, loss, and awakening. Tune in for a powerful conversation that will inspire you to embrace life, find meaning in the challenges, and live fully in the present.
What Youāll Learn in This Episode:
- Katieās personal journey of caregiving for her mom and how it changed her life.
- The differences between frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and other forms of dementia, like Alzheimerās.
- The emotional impact of caregiving and how it can lead to personal transformation.
- The inspiration and process behind Katieās film, Wake Up Maggie, and how storytelling can drive awareness and change.
- Practical advice and uplifting words for caregivers and those impacted by dementia.
Episode Highlights:
- Katieās Story: From navigating caregiving challenges to rediscovering herself as a filmmaker and actor.
- FTD Awareness: Understanding the symptoms and challenges of frontotemporal dementia.
- Finding Purpose Through Grief: How Katie turned her fear and loss into a mission to inspire and educate others.
- Caregiver Resilience: A look at the sacrifices and joys of caring for loved ones with dementia.
- The Power of Storytelling: Katieās vision for Wake Up Maggie and its potential to spark conversation and change.
This episode is a must-listen for caregivers, storytellers, and anyone seeking to find light through lifeās darkest moments. Tune in now and be inspired!
š§ Tune in now at themidlifemakeovershow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!
āØRead the blog 259 š Wake Up Maggie: Katie Prentiss on Caregiving, Dementia Awareness, and Finding Purpose at https://wendyvalentine.com/dementia-awareness/
š Connect with Katie
Katieprentiss.com
Wakeupmaggiemovie.com
All socials are @katieprentiss
Episode Promotions:
š Join the Freedom at Midlife Program š
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𤩠Join the FREEDOM at Midlife Program
š Join the Women Waking Up Waitlist
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š¦øāāļø Take the Superhero Quiz
š All the Midlife Goods
š„ Subscribe to my YouTube channel
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š„ Follow me on IG
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š„° Get Your Free Happiness Hacks
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Manage episode 460333938 series 3490791
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with actor, filmmaker, and storyteller Katie Prentiss to discuss her transformative journey of caregiving, creativity, and healing. Katie shares the deeply personal story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and how it inspired her upcoming film, Wake Up Maggie. This film is more than a projectāitās a mission to raise awareness about dementia, honor caregivers, and explore lifeās most profound moments of love, loss, and awakening. Tune in for a powerful conversation that will inspire you to embrace life, find meaning in the challenges, and live fully in the present.
What Youāll Learn in This Episode:
- Katieās personal journey of caregiving for her mom and how it changed her life.
- The differences between frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and other forms of dementia, like Alzheimerās.
- The emotional impact of caregiving and how it can lead to personal transformation.
- The inspiration and process behind Katieās film, Wake Up Maggie, and how storytelling can drive awareness and change.
- Practical advice and uplifting words for caregivers and those impacted by dementia.
Episode Highlights:
- Katieās Story: From navigating caregiving challenges to rediscovering herself as a filmmaker and actor.
- FTD Awareness: Understanding the symptoms and challenges of frontotemporal dementia.
- Finding Purpose Through Grief: How Katie turned her fear and loss into a mission to inspire and educate others.
- Caregiver Resilience: A look at the sacrifices and joys of caring for loved ones with dementia.
- The Power of Storytelling: Katieās vision for Wake Up Maggie and its potential to spark conversation and change.
This episode is a must-listen for caregivers, storytellers, and anyone seeking to find light through lifeās darkest moments. Tune in now and be inspired!
š§ Tune in now at themidlifemakeovershow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!
āØRead the blog 259 š Wake Up Maggie: Katie Prentiss on Caregiving, Dementia Awareness, and Finding Purpose at https://wendyvalentine.com/dementia-awareness/
š Connect with Katie
Katieprentiss.com
Wakeupmaggiemovie.com
All socials are @katieprentiss
Episode Promotions:
š Join the Freedom at Midlife Program š
Ready to transform your life? Enroll in Wendyās 7-week group coaching program!
ā”ļø Visit freedomatmidlife.com
š° Use code 200 for $200 off (exp January 10, 2025)
š§āāļø Get the FREEDOM Meditations
https://freedommeditations.com
𤩠Join the FREEDOM at Midlife Program
š Join the Women Waking Up Waitlist
https://wendyvalentine.com/book
š¦øāāļø Take the Superhero Quiz
š All the Midlife Goods
š„ Subscribe to my YouTube channel
http://midlifemakeoveryoutube.com
š„ Follow me on IG
https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/
š„° Get Your Free Happiness Hacks
http://wendyvalentine.com/happiness
šļø Shop my Amazon Store
http://amazon.wendyvalentine.com
š¤Nominate a Guest
http://midlifemakeoverguest.com
āļø Leave a 5 Star Review
š Get The Midlife News
ā¤ļø Join the Club
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