Laura Dill lost both her parents and her father-in-law to the same rare, incurable brain cancer all within a short time. n this episode we discuss the impact of being a caregiver to both her parents and her children. THe lessons she learned and the helpful tips that can help you cope when faced with being a caregiver n the sandwich generation.

She used this tragedy to build the Slay Society, a registered charity in Ottawa, raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for glioblastoma caregivers, raise awareness through advocacy, helping to develop hospital programs and write the best-selling book, Daughter.

Leslie Sack started dancing when she was 6 years old and hasn’t stopped since. She’s been a certified ballroom and social dance instructor for twenty five years, owned her own studio for the past fifteen years, and has helped thousands of people to move with ease, grace, rhythm and poise. Join us as we explore the brain-body connection and how dance can be a metaphor for life.

P.S. - SPOTIFY has warned that the musical selection for this episode violated The Beach Boys intellectual property right therefore, I have removed the song, Kokomo from this recording of our radio program. Thank you Spotify for nothing. The point of using music to illustrate a particular theme and/or insight is no different than publishing a criticism of the said work.

Family relationships that have experienced trauma can be difficult to bridge. Throughout the conversation, the family reflects on the transformative lessons learned through their collective grief experience. Peter mentions that the loss of his sister deepened his gratitude for life, teaching him to appreciate everyday moments and connection with loved ones more profoundly. Nancy, Dan, and Peter also discuss how their grief opened them up to exploring existential themes, allowing them to reevaluate their relationships and spiritual paths.

This understanding fosters a greater sense of presence, love, and appreciation, enabling them to celebrate life, even as they honor their loss.