People Worth Caring About

People Worth Caring About

Peter Murphy Lewis

Episodes 138
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (17)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
63%
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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Most people overlook them. We won’t. On "People Worth Caring About," documentary producer Peter Murphy Lewis—creator of the hit series now streaming on smart TVs across the U.S.—and Jalene Carpenter, the long-term care visionary who helped build it, shine a light on the quiet heroes holding our communities together. From Nebraska, Ohio, New Mexico, and Kentucky, their stories come alive in four groundbreaking seasons—and continue here through raw, revealing conversations about dignity, trust, and human connection. Tune in—and discover why these are the people worth caring about.

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Recent Episodes

Why Transportation Is a Hidden Driver of Workforce Stability in Healthcare with Jason Hurt of Chariots4Hope

Feb 26, 2026 22m

Jason Hurt, Founder and CEO of Chariots4Hope, shares how his career in the automotive industry evolved into a mission to remove transportation barriers for families in crisis. After witnessing how…

What Happens When Caregivers Become Owners with Zach Cram of Rehab Strategies and Devon Cram of The Strategies

Feb 05, 2026 34m

Zach Cram, President of Rehab Services at Rehab Strategies, and Devon Cram, Chief Financial Officer at The Strategies, share the story of building a clinician-led, family-owned long-term care…

What Medicaid Reform Means for Disabled and Aging Americans with Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska

Jan 29, 2026 10m

On this episode, Peter Murphy Lewis and Jalene Carpenter are joined by Rep. Mike Flood, Member of the United States Congress, who represents Nebraska’s First Congressional District. A lifelong…

From CNA to CEO: A 25-Year Masterclass in Purpose with Nash Mahupete of QLI

Jan 22, 2026 37m

Nash Mahupete, President and CEO of QLI, shares a deeply personal journey that begins in Zimbabwe and leads to a 25-year career inside one organization. He reflects on arriving in the US as an…

The Seven-Year Journey to Creating a Sacred Space with Kelly Sparr and Jace Cooley of The Grace Space

Jan 15, 2026 29m

In this episode, hosts Peter Murphy Lewis and Jalene Carpenter sit down with the heart and soul of The Grace Space, a hospice facility in Nebraska. Kelly Sparr, the founder who spent seven years…

A Good Plan Today Is Better Than a Perfect Plan Tomorrow with Steven Boulware of Priority Management

Jan 08, 2026 13m

Steven Boulware, Managing Partner of Priority Management Group, shares his journey and leadership insights from the world of long-term care. As a licensed nursing facility administrator, he values…

Why Storytelling Matters for the Future of Health Care with Philip Scalo of Bartley Healthcare

Dec 18, 2025 41m

Peter Murphy Lewis and Jalene Carpenter are joined by Philip Scalo, Founder and Chairman of Bartley Healthcare and Chairman of Preferred Care Management. An attorney who began his career representing…

30 Years of Shaping Healers with Peggy Abels of the University of Nebraska at Kearney

Dec 11, 2025 9m

Peggy Abels, Director of Health Sciences at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, joins Peter to share her 30-year journey guiding students into health care careers. She discusses her rural roots,…

When Good Vibes Lead to Great Care with Jessica Guerrero of Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lakeview

Dec 04, 2025 13m

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Jessica Guerrero, Administrator of Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lakeview, whose journey from a teenage dietary aide to a respected health care leader…

A Teenager’s Perspective on Compassionate Care with Benjamin VanDiest of Mount Carmel Home

Dec 01, 2025 8m

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Benjamin VanDiest, a sophomore at the University of Nebraska Kearney and Certified Nursing Assistant at Mount Carmel Home. Benjamin shares his…

Choosing Kindness in Every Shift with Victoria Arrowsmith of Brookestone of Papillion

Nov 20, 2025 9m

In this episode, Victoria Arrowsmith, a Certified Nursing Assistant of Brookestone of Papillion, shares her inspiring journey from high school science teacher to health care professional. Her career…

Leading With Art and Heart with Collette Mieres of Ovation Heartwood Preserve

Nov 13, 2025 14m

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Collette Mieres, Executive Director of Ovation Heartwood Preserve. She shares how early lessons in compassion shaped her leadership in senior…

From Criminology to Care: The Unlikely Path to Long-Term Care with Madison Guthrie of Vetter Senior Living

Nov 06, 2025 10m

In this episode, Madison Guthrie, Director of Safety and Environmental Services of Vetter Senior Living, shares how attentive leadership and hands-on experience across different roles can drive…

Breaking Rural Stereotypes as a Male Caregiver with Chris Moninger of Brookestone View

Oct 30, 2025 10m

In this heartfelt episode, Chris Moninger of Brookestone View shares his journey as a medication aide, his experiences living with disabilities, and how those challenges helped him build meaningful…

A Grandmother’s Legacy in Long-Term Care with Greg Ernst of Dial Senior Living

Oct 23, 2025 21m

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Greg Ernst, Vice President of Operations at Dial Senior Living and Chair of the Nebraska Healthcare Assisted Living Association. Greg shares his…

How a 98-Year-Old “Turtle Catcher” Changed Everything with Maria Hudson of Good Samaritan

Oct 16, 2025 12m

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks to Maria Hudson, Senior Lead Administrative Assistant at the Good Samaritan Society. Maria shares how community involvement, frontline advocacy, and…

How a 101-Year-Old Became “Assistant” with Danielle Rasmussen of Linden Court

Oct 09, 2025 12m

Host Peter Murphy Lewis is joined on this episode by Danielle Rasmussen, Life Enrichment Coordinator at Linden Court. Danielle shares her journey from librarian to life enrichment, her high-energy…

The Power of Creativity in Assisted Living with Brenda Van Leer of Grandview Assisted and Independent Living

Oct 02, 2025 21m

Brenda Van Leer, Program Director at Grandview Assisted and Independent Living, shares how she stepped into long-term care and quickly built programs that stand out statewide. In just over a year,…

Connecting Schools and Communities to Health Care Careers with Jenni Torres of Nebraska Health Care Association

Sep 25, 2025 10m

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks to Jenni Torres, Education Service Coordinator at Nebraska Health Care Association. Jenny shares how her first year in the role has focused on outreach,…

The “COVID Curse” and Reframing Senior Care with Julie Masters of University of Nebraska Omaha

Sep 18, 2025 28m

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks to Julie Masters, Professor of Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Julie shares her passion for reframing how we view aging and why…

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People Worth Caring About has published 138 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

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