Life on Repeat: A Dementia Caregiver Podcast
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Life on Repeat: A Dementia Caregiver Podcast

Laura Vaillancourt

Recently Active · Publishes every 2 weeks

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Episodes
60
In catalog
Apple Rating
5.0 / 5
22 Apple ratings
Cadence
Every 2 Weeks
~every 17 days
Avg Length
41m
Per episode
Latest
Nov 05, 2025
Recently Active

About the Show

Life on Repeat is the podcast for dementia caregivers who need a breath, a laugh, and a lifeline. Hosted by eldercare consultant and dementia coach Laura Vaillancourt, each episode offers practical tools, expert insights, and honest conversations to help you navigate the caregiving journey with more clarity and less overwhelm. Whether you're a spouse, adult child, or long-distance caregiver, this show is your companion through the complex world of dementia care—offering wisdom, validation, and encouragement every step of the way. You’re not alone. You’re doing better than you think. And this podcast is here to walk beside you.

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Guest Interviews

Regularly hosts outside guests

Established Catalog

60 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Apr 17, 2021
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm
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Episode Medium Season

Recent Episodes

S1E60 The Science of Caregiver Stress: How to Rewire Stress & Restore Calm | with Dr. Jayanth Peddi

Nov 05, 2025 1h 9m

In this hopeful and eye-opening conversation, Laura welcomes Dr. Jayanth Peddi, a UK-based GP and integrative/functional medicine practitioner. Together, they tackle one of the most pressing…

S1E59 The Caregiver Identity Crisis: Rediscovering You in the Midst of Dementia Care

Oct 22, 2025 37m

In this deeply compassionate and insightful conversation, Laura welcomes back licensed mental health counselor Laurie Thompson to explore one of the most personal and universal experiences of…

S1E58 Getting a Dementia Diagnosis: Signs, Steps, and What You Need to Know | with Laura Vaillancourt

Oct 01, 2025 27m

Getting a diagnosis can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re not sure where to start or what’s “normal” vs. “not normal.” In this episode, Laura walks you through the signs to watch for, how to…

S1E57 5 Powerful Self-Care Practices for Dementia Caregivers | with Laura Vaillancourt

Sep 17, 2025 21m

In this heartfelt episode, Laura Vaillancourt offers five powerful, research-backed self-care practices for dementia caregivers who are feeling stretched thin. These small, meaningful shifts are…

S1E56 Highly Sensitive Caregivers & Dementia: Finding Peace with Todd Smith

Sep 03, 2025 45m

What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person (HSP) — and how does that intersect with the caregiving journey? In this powerful conversation, Laura sits down with Todd Smith, creator of the…

S1E55 Caregiver Overwhelm? Tech Tools That Lighten Your Load

Aug 20, 2025 38m

Caregivers often wish they had “another set of hands” to help manage endless tasks, appointments, and responsibilities. In this episode of the Life on Repeat Podcast, Laura explores how…

S1E54 How One Breath Can Change Your Day: Mindfulness Made Simple

Jul 30, 2025 52m

Mindfulness is more than meditation — it’s a way of connecting with the present moment, finding calm in chaos, and reclaiming your power even in stressful caregiving seasons.In this episode, Laura…

S1E53 Caregiving, Mindset & Alzheimer’s: A Husband’s Honest Journey

Jun 25, 2025 53m

In this heartfelt episode, Laura speaks with Rick Henkin, a spouse-turned-caregiver whose wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 65. Rick shares his powerful story of navigating the emotional…

S1E52 Caregivers, You’re Not Alone: Inside the New Medicare-Funded GUIDE Program

Jun 11, 2025 43m

In this powerful new episode, Laura speaks with Dr. Lama Sibai and Alice Allen-Redfern, co-founders of Magnolia, about the GUIDE Program — a revolutionary new Medicare pilot project that provides…

S1E51 How Sensory Care Transforms Dementia: The Dementia Connection Model Explained

May 28, 2025 44m

In this inspiring episode, Laura sits down with Marisa Payne, certified brain and cognitive health coach and dementia care consultant, to dive into the powerful Dementia Connection Model. Together,…

S1E50 My Two Elaines: A Former Governor’s Deeply Moving Alzheimer's Journey

May 14, 2025 42m

In this heart-opening conversation, Laura speaks with Marty Schreiber, former Governor of Wisconsin and author of My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver. Marty…

S1E49 Caregiving Mindset Shifts That Heal and Empower | with Dr. Aaron Blight

Apr 30, 2025 45m

In this deeply meaningful episode, Laura sits down with Dr. Aaron Blight, founder of Caregiving Kinetics, to explore how caregiving reshapes our identity, relationships, and personal growth. Drawing…

S1E48 Revolutionizing Elder Care with Technology: Neal Shah on AI, Medical Student Caregivers, and the Future of Aging

Apr 16, 2025 50m

In this enlightening episode, Laura speaks with Neal Shah, America’s Chief Elder Officer and co-founder of CareYaya, about how technology is transforming the future of elder care. From AI-powered…

S1E47 From Outbursts to Burnout: What Caregivers Face (and How to Cope)

Apr 02, 2025 46m

📝 Episode Overview:In this episode, Laura sits down with licensed mental health counselor Laurie Thompson to explore the emotional toll of “challenging behaviors” in dementia care. This episode…

S1E46 From Family Caregiver to Advocate: Martha Ranon on Building Support for Dementia Caregivers

Mar 18, 2024 37m

📝 Episode Overview:In this episode, Laura sits down with Martha Ranon, Executive Vice President of the Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC), to talk about the power of turning personal…

S1E45 The Dementia Connection: Sensory-Based Tools to Support Caregivers & Loved Ones with Dr. Jennifer Stelter

Feb 02, 2024 40m

📝 Episode Overview:In this episode, Laura is joined by clinical psychologist and dementia care innovator Dr. Jennifer Stelter to explore the Dementia Connection Model—a powerful, research-backed…

S1E44 Maintaining Your Cool During Family Conflict with Kimberly Best

Dec 12, 2022 40m

📝 Episode Overview:In this episode, Laura welcomes Kimberly Best, a professional family mediator and former trauma nurse, to talk about one of the most stressful parts of caregiving: family conflict.…

S1E43 Finding the Right Words: Cindy Weinstein on Grief, Memory, and Dementia Care

Nov 14, 2022 48m

📝 Episode Overview:In this deeply moving episode, Laura sits down with Cindy Weinstein, author and English professor, to discuss her experience as a long-distance caregiver for her father who was…

S1E42 Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver: Gretchen Staebler on Returning Home to Care for Her Mother

Oct 31, 2022 35m

📝 Episode Overview:In this honest and deeply relatable episode, Laura speaks with Gretchen Staebler, author of Mother Lode: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver. Gretchen shares what it was like to…

Addressing Dementia Behavior Challenges Without Medication | SLP Tips from Adria Thompson

Oct 12, 2022 45m

In this insightful episode, Laura welcomes Adria Thompson, a speech-language pathologist, dementia educator, and the founder of Be Light Care. Laura and Adria dive deep into how speech, occupational,…

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