Podcast appearances and mentions of iris waichler

Hello and welcome back! In this episode, I chat with licensed clinical social worker Iris Waichler. Iris has forty years of experience helping patients and their families navigate the nuance of caregiving and how to address burnout with self-care. She emphasizes the importance of having conversations with loved ones about their wishes and preferences for care, as well as the need for caregivers to take care of themselves and seek support. Iris also provides advice for supporting a spouse or parent who is a caregiver, as well as tips for long-distance caregiving. She highlights the importance of incorporating moments of joy and finding support from healthcare professionals and community resources. 1:09 - Introduction6:01 - Grief and Social Work14:33 - Caregiving Conversations21:16 - Caregiver Planning28:15 - Mental Health and Caregiver BurnoutIris Waichler can be found on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and on her website.You can find me on Amazon, LinkedIn and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iris Waichler gives us a medical social worker's perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and joined the podcast from Chicago, Illinois. Iris Waichler is a member of the Baby Boomer generation. She has a broad range of experience within the healthcare setting, both personally and professionally. On a professional level, Iris Waichler has worked in end-of-life, emergency room, infertility, catastrophic injury, and more. Here are 3 things that stood out as Iris Waichler gave us a medical social worker's perspective on healthcare: She believes that healthcare professionals should listen to patients, involve them in treatment decisions, and create a collaborative treatment plan that addresses all aspects of their well-being. Quality healthcare involves a multidisciplinary approach, considering physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Support groups can help patients cope and connect with others facing similar challenges. She believes that patients and their families should be empowered to ask questions, voice concerns, and actively participate in their treatment plans. Advocacy helps ensure that patients receive the care and information they need to make informed decisions. You can connect with Iris Waichler through the links below: Website: https://iwaichlerwpengine.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrisWaichler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoleReversal1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iwaichler/ To connect with the show on social media use the links below: Twitter: http://twitter.com/yourkeynoter Facebook: http://facebook.com/yourkeynoter Instagram: http://instagram.com/yourkeynoter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/yourkeynoter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourkeynotespeaker We would love to hear from you. Visit the “Contact Us” form: https://www.perspectivesonhealthcare.com/contact/ Look around the website for more Perspectives on Healthcare. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by guests on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast are solely the opinion of the guest. They are not to be misconstrued as medical diagnoses or medical advice. Please consult with a licensed medical professional before attempting any of the treatments suggested.

Iris Waichler gives us a medical social worker's perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and joined the podcast from Chicago, Illinois. Iris Waichler is a member of the Baby Boomer generation. She has a broad range of experience within the healthcare setting, both personally and professionally. On a professional level, Iris Waichler has worked in end-of-life, emergency room, infertility, catastrophic injury, and more. Here are 3 things that stood out as Iris Waichler gave us a medical social worker's perspective on healthcare: She believes that healthcare professionals should listen to patients, involve them in treatment decisions, and create a collaborative treatment plan that addresses all aspects of their well-being. Quality healthcare involves a multidisciplinary approach, considering physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Support groups can help patients cope and connect with others facing similar challenges. She believes that patients and their families should be empowered to ask questions, voice concerns, and actively participate in their treatment plans. Advocacy helps ensure that patients receive the care and information they need to make informed decisions. You can connect with Iris Waichler through the links below: Website: https://iwaichlerwpengine.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrisWaichler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoleReversal1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iwaichler/ To connect with the show on social media use the links below: Twitter: http://twitter.com/yourkeynoter Facebook: http://facebook.com/yourkeynoter Instagram: http://instagram.com/yourkeynoter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/yourkeynoter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourkeynotespeaker We would love to hear from you. Visit the “Contact Us” form: https://www.perspectivesonhealthcare.com/contact/ Look around the website for more Perspectives on Healthcare. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by guests on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast are solely the opinion of the guest. They are not to be misconstrued as medical diagnoses or medical advice. Please consult with a licensed medical professional before attempting any of the treatments suggested.

Are you a caregiver feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from others?If so, you are not alone. In this episode, our guest Iris Waichler shares her personal experience on how she overcame caregiving challenges. Caregiving is a rewarding experience, but it can also be demanding and emotionally challenging, often leading to burnout. As a caregiver, your selflessness and dedication are commendable. However, it is essential to recognize that taking care of yourself is just as important as caring for others. Iris Waichler has been a medical social worker for over 40 years. She is an award-winning author of the books Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents and Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate and Inspire. Additionally, she is a regular contributor to ChoosingTherapy.com, where she writes articles on mental health and medical topicsLisa's tips for Managing Stress and Trauma with Energy PracticesIris's tips on how to overcome caregiver burnoutHave a conversation: Express how much you love and care for your loved ones. Ask what help they need. Learn how to say no: Set boundaries and prioritize your well-being by declining excessive responsibilities.Build a support network: Seek emotional support and practical assistance from family, friends, or support groups.Put a respite plan: Arrange temporary relief from caregiving to take breaks and recharge.Carve out time for yourself: Prioritize self-care and engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation.Incorporate fun things to do: Integrate enjoyable activities into your caregiving routine for a healthy balance.Practice mindfulness: Use techniques like deep breathing and meditation to manage stress and stay present.If you apply these tools, you'll:

In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, enjoy an exclusive conversation with Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW, who has been a medical social worker for over 40 years.✨ She counseled people with catastrophic illnesses and their families. Iris was a caregiver for her parents and helped 2 friends to die with dignity. Iris is a 12-time award-winning author of 3 books.✨ Her most recent book, Role Reversal How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents, won 8 major book awards. She has authored many articles on healthcare and mental health topics. She has contributed to blogs on infertility, aging, and caregiving. She is currently a regular contributor at choosingtherapy.com.✨ Learn more: https://iwaichlerwpengine.com

In this episode of #LifeisaSacredJourney, enjoy an exclusive conversation with Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW, who has been a medical social worker for over 40 years.✨ She counseled people with catastrophic illnesses and their families. Iris was a caregiver for her parents and helped 2 friends to die with dignity. Iris is a 12-time award-winning author of 3 books.✨ Her most recent book, Role Reversal How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents, won 8 major book awards. She has authored many articles on healthcare and mental health topics. She has contributed to blogs on infertility, aging, and caregiving. She is currently a regular contributor at choosingtherapy.com.✨ Learn more: https://iwaichlerwpengine.com

We talk with Iris Waichler and learn more about caregiver burnout. This can be rough, stressful, and cause both physical and mental health for the caregiver. How do you maintain your quality of life while providing care for another?

Resources: https://iwaichlerwpengine.com/ https://twitter.com/IrisWaichlerhttps://www.choosingtherapy.com/iris-waichler/ Family Caregiver Alliance:https://www.caregiver.org/ Senior Living options:https://www.aplaceformom.com/Welcome to today's bonus episode “The Joys and Challenges of caregiving and how best to take care of YOURSELF as a caregiver”. There is a saying when boating in areas with shifting sand and shoals. “Local knowledge necessary to navigate safely”. The same can be said for life. When we come up against major issues that we have never experienced, it is smart and helpful to have someone who has been there before to guide you through the unknown territory. Iris Waichler, a licensed Social Worker, specializes in doing just that. Iris has over 35 years of experience working with hospital patients, and their families, who are going through catastrophic health issues. Her mission is to educate and empower people who feel overwhelmed by their own health challenges, and to support the caregivers of others.Ms. Waichler found herself in the role of a patient when she battled infertility for many years. The feelings of loss and helplessness she personally experienced were profound. She promised herself if she was successful in having a child, she would do everything she could to help other people fighting infertility.Seeing the struggles of others as well as her own, she knew that people needed to have a voice when they enter these unknown waters. Iris then found herself in yet another personal area of uncertainty. That of caregiver to her own beloved father. This experience led her to write a book “Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents. In the book she tells of different obstacles that came up and how she handled them. The book is unique in that the first half is a memoir of her dad's life which she wrote with him to chronicle his experience of being cared for coupled with that of her being a personal as well as professional caregiver. In the second half she covers universal themes and challenges for caregivers as well as giving information, resources, and tips.Some of the topics include:-Caregiver mistakes-Pre-planning-Building a support network-Burnout-Respite care-Finding assisted living and understanding the levels of care-What questions to ask-Legal advice-Caregiving conversations with your loved ones-Planning a funeral. -Saying goodbye-What happens afterwards. It is in Iris's heart to help people. The three award winning books she has written make her a leading Advocate for Health Awareness & Caregiver Support. They are available on Amazon or by ordering from your local bookstore. BOOKSPatient Power: How To Have a Say During Your Hospital StayRiding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate and InspireRole Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging ParentsDirection Not Perfection Resources:www.healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestylesIG: @houselifestyles

Ep 044: In our show, we've covered many topics but we've not had the conversation about Caregiving. According to the National Alliance of Caregiving (NAC) and AARP, 53 million, or 21% of Americans are providing unpaid care to an adult with health or functional needs. 24% of caregivers are caring for more than one person. 26% of Americans are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Lastly, 26% of family caregivers report THEIR own health as fair to poor! So what do we need to know about caregiving BEFORE we get into the role? How do we balance our own mental, physical, and emotional health and the person we're taking care of? Where do I go if I need help and have questions? How do I make sure I'm ok AFTER the adult I'm caring for is gone? That's the premise of today's show! Enter an expert who has been a well-known patient advocate and licensed clinical social worker for the last 35 years. She began her career working with geriatric patients who experienced catastrophic illnesses and counseled them and their families about adapting to these medical problems. She helped them understand their medical condition and counseled them about how to cope with the disease and its impact on their lives. She continued to work on a rehabilitation unit in a large Chicago teaching hospital with patients who had suffered traumatic brain injuries, strokes, cancer, amputations, burns, and neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. She also covered the emergency room for 13 years seeing patients of all ages with a variety of medical problems. In writing her new book, "Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents," our guest has come full circle. Her experience in caring for her beloved father, who died at age 97, triggered her passion in reaching out to others who suddenly find themselves in a caregiver role and are uncertain about what to do or where to go for help. In this book, she shares her father's inspiring story and her personal and professional experience in assuming the challenges that come with being a caregiver for an aging loved one. Today's guest has been doing freelance writing for the last 20 years. The focus of her work has been on health-related topics and assisting her readers gain knowledge that helps them feel less alone and empowers them in significant new ways. Please welcome Iris Waichler to the Retirement Success in Maine Podcast!   Chapters: Welcome, Iris Waichler! [2:29] An introduction to caregiving. What is it? How does caregiving change as the person receiving the care ages? [12:46] How can caregivers avoid burnout? How do caregivers cope as their loved one(s) decline? [21:30] What advice does Iris have for someone who doesn't have that immediate family member to step in as their caregiver? [35:48] What is the “caregiver conversation” and when is the best time to step in? [38:44] What is Iris's personal definition of Retirement Success? [53:03] Ben, Abby, and Curtis wrap up the conversation. [55:08]  

SUMMARY In her award-winning book, Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents, Iris Waichler blends her personal experience with her professional expertise as a licensed clinical social worker and patient advocate for over 40 years. Her book is designed to help caregivers who are now 53 million strong in America, 90 percent of whom are adult children or spouses. Realizing caregivers lose a loved one twice, the author teaches how to cope with and overcome the overwhelming challenges that arise while caregiving for a loved one—especially an aging parent. Packed with invaluable information, Waichler addresses a myriad of pertinent topics ranging from dealing with grief and estate planning to taking precautions to avoid scams and finding the right level of care for an elderly parent. AVOIDING CAREGIVER BURNOUT: Pay attention to your body (headaches, body aches), emotional symptoms (increased irritability), and mental pressures (guilt). Have a backup/respite plan, and then revisit the plan frequently and adapt it to allow for changes. Incorporate weekly time off to recharge. MORE IDEAS TO HELP CAREGIVERS: Hire a geriatric care manager. Identify people who live nearby who can help. Divide caregiving assignments, maximizing skill sets. Use reminiscence therapy. Reach out to get additional help. QUOTES FROM WAICHLER “It doesn’t matter how old you are when you lose a parent. It can be a surprise even when you expect it. It remains a loss or an absence in your life regardless of the relationship you had. Your life is forever changed.” “This role reversal…can be emotionally difficult and stressful for all concerned. It can test everyone’s patience and commitment.” “The best thing you can do for a person with dementia is recognition of the person they were and are and be compassionate in your communication.” “The people we see in their old age today are an altered reflection of who they were when they were young.” “The intimacy of being with someone who is ill, and taking care of that person, is both a powerful and painful experience.” RECOMMENDATION Find a geriatric care manager and other resources to support caregivers at the Aging Life Care Association. BUY Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

We sat down with Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW, a Clinical Social Worker for over 40 years and the Best-Selling Author of "Role Reversal: How To Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents" and "Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate And Inspire" to discuss caregiving, infertility, loss, and dignity in decline. We walked away from this conversation with a new perspective on grief, the importance of tough topic conversations, and the beauty found in taking care of others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/havetheconversation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/havetheconversation/support

We sat down with Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW, a Clinical Social Worker for over 40 years and the Best-Selling Author of "Role Reversal: How To Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents" and "Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate And Inspire" to discuss caregiving, infertility, loss, and dignity in decline. We walked away from this conversation with a new perspective on grief, the importance of tough topic conversations, and the beauty found in taking care of others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/havetheconversation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/havetheconversation/support

This week, Connie talks with author Iris Waichler about her book, "Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents"

When Iris' friend was dying of a brain tumor, a group of friends became the caregivers. She was impressed by her friend's courage of facing death. Iris helped her friend's brother cope with the transition, to let go, to say goodbye and enabled them to bond. She felt privileged. Iris shares the following nuggets of life wisdom for caregivers: - strive not to judge - be open to listen - be there for them - accept circumstances that we are given - family is a subjective word - recognize that you may be feeling that you are losing the person that you once knew - get support for yourself as a caregiver - identify who will be the advocate Iris Waichler has been a well known patient advocate and licensed clinical social worker for the last 35 years. She began her career working with geriatric patients who experienced catastrophic illness and counseled them and their families about adapting to these medical problems. She helped them understand their medical condition and counseled them about how to cope with the disease and its impact on their lives. She continued to work on a rehabilitation unit in a large Chicago teaching hospital with patients who had suffered traumatic brain injuries, strokes, cancer, amputations, burns, and neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and parkinson’s disease. Ms. Waichler also covered the emergency room for 13 years seeing patients of all ages with a variety of medical problems. In addition she worked with kids who had been victims of child abuse. Her long term hospital work gave her insights into how overwhelming it was for patients and families who suddenly found themselves in a hospital setting feeling helpless and alone. This prompted her to write her first book, Patient Power: How to Have a Say in Your Hospital Stay. She understood that if people knew what questions to ask and where to go for support, it would help empower them and assist them in coping with their medical conditions and the resulting life changes. She used these insights to supervise social work students, and teach medical students, interns, residents, and nurses about patient rights, ethics, and to help them become more empathetic and effective in their day to day patient and family care. Ms. Waichler found herself in the role of a patient when she battled infertility for many years. The feelings of loss and helplessness she personally experienced were profound. She promised herself if she was successful in having a child she would do everything she could to help other people fighting infertility. She authored a second award winning book, Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate and Inspire. This book won 2 best book of the year awards. The response was so great she began doing individual and group counseling with people who had infertility. She volunteered for RESOLVE, a national infertility group, and went on to do a series of radio interviews, magazine articles, workshops, and speeches designed to inform and support men and women with infertility. In writing her new book, Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging, Ms. Waichler has come full circle. Her experience in caring for her beloved father, who died at age 97, triggered her passion in reaching out to others who suddenly find themselves in a caregiver role and are uncertain about what to do or where to go for help. In this book she shares her father’s inspiring story and her personal and professional experience in assuming the challenges that come with being a caregiver for an aging loved one. Iris has been doing freelance writing for the last 15 years. The focus of her work has been on health related topics and assisting her readers gain knowledge that helps them feel less alone and empowers them in significant new ways. Ms. Waichler lives in Chicago with her husband, Steve, and her daughter, Grace. She loves to travel whenever she can and to spend time with friends and family. http://iriswaichler.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RoleReversal1/ https://twitter.com/IrisWaichler https://www.linkedin.com/in/iwaichler tags:  Iris, Waichler, Role, Reversal, storiesthatempower.com, stories that empower, empowering stories, empowerment stories, stories of empowerment, stories of empowering others, self empowerment stories, stories empower, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, uplift, uplifting, upliftment, hope, light, Sean  

My guest is Iris Waichler, LCSW with over 40 years of practice in Medical Social Work. Her writing is featured in Forbes, Parade, Good Housekeeping, Red Book, and Mind Body Green. Her book, "Role Reversal: how to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents" has won 8 awards including Finalist for Best Book of the Year by USA Booknews. Find out more at: iriswaichler.com Learn how to become a patron of the podcast: patreon.com/allthingstherapy.com Receive a free audiobook download: audibletrial.com/allthingstherapy

Iris' mom experienced breast cancer. This impacted her brain and caused her personality to change. This loss had a profound impact on Iris. She learned to separate the illness from the person. Iris reminds anyone going through the same caregiver challenge that you're not alone, to get help (e.g. a friend, relative, health care professional, clergy, online) and to find camaraderie with other people. Iris Waichler has been a patient advocate and medical social worker for 40 years. She is an award winning author of 3 books. Her latest book, Role Reversal How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents, has won 6 major book awards. It is a memoir about her father and blends her professional experience to offer a wealth of information for other caregivers. She has been a caregiver for her mother and father. She also has helped 2 friends to die with dignity. Her book "Role Reversal, How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents" is the winner of : Finalist Best Book Award 2016 Finalist Indie Excellence Award 2016 Living Now Silver Award Winner 2017 Honorable Mention Readers Favorite Award 2017 Book Excellence Award 2017 Runner Up Award Florida Book Festival 2018. Her book "Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate and Inspire" is the winner of: Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner for Best Book of the Year. Winner of the National Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Gold Award for best book of the year. Winner of the finalist award for Foreword Magazine 2007 non-fiction Book of the Year. http://iriswaichler.com/   https://www.facebook.com/RoleReversal1/  https://twitter.com/IrisWaichler  https://www.amazon.com/Role-Reversal-Yourself-Aging-Parents/dp/1631520911  https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Infertility-Roller-Coaster-Educate/dp/1932279229 (tags:  Iris, Waichler, iriswaichler.com, Role, Reversal, How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents, Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate and Inspire, patient, advocate, medical, social, worker, storiesthatempower.com, stories that empower, empowering stories, empowerment stories, stories of empowerment, stories of empowering others, self empowerment stories, stories empower, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, uplift, uplifting, upliftment, hope, light, Sean)

In her new book, “Role Reversal: How To Take Care Of Yourself And Your Aging Parents” author Iris Waichler combines practical advice for caregivers with her personal story of caring for her father, a colorful World War II veteran who died at age 97. Iris brought forty years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker to the task of caring for her dad, peppering medical staff with questions based on her insider's view of how hospitals work, collaborating with her dad on choosing an assisted living facility for him, even setting him up with an age-appropriate social group after he started hanging out in bars, years after his wife died of cancer. In today's show, Iris offers professional tips on how to navigate the medical system, family relationships and end-of-life challenges. She talks about her dad's autobiography and explains why it's beneficial for older folks to share their history, and she tells us about the emergency phone call that cut short her trip to Greece. She also shares some surprising discoveries made while writing her moving and useful book. Explore Iris' website: https://iriswaichler.com Check out her book, “Role Reversal”: http://amzn.to/2qTyqv1 Music: “Cases to Rest” and “Astrisx” by Blue Dot Sessions | CC BY NC | Free Music Archive

How to take care of aging parents? Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW is with us today to give us tips on what to do in taking care of our aging parents. You can listen to the show by clicking the little arrow button. Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW has been a well-known patient advocate and licensed clinical social worker for the last 40 years. She has worked with patients and families who have experienced catastrophic illnesses like strokes, cancer, amputations, and head injuries. She also worked with people battling infertility. Ms. Waichler is an author and a Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner. She was also the winner of the (NAPPA) Gold Award for best book of the year, and winner of the finalist award for Foreword Magazine 2007 non-fiction Book of the Year. Her newest book, “Role Reversal, Taking Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents” arrived on bookshelves August 2016. So many people are taking care of aging parents and still have children of their own living at home. This is the “Sandwich Generation” Iris was involved of taking care of both of her aging parents. She tells a story about noticing her father was wearing two watches while at a doctor's visit. This small detail leads to an emergency surgery for a hemorrhage in his brain. Things to look for when visiting an aging parent or loved one: * Demeanor * Does their personal care seem to be getting worse? * How are they eating? * Condition of their home – Is the house in disarray? * Are they showing any signs of memory loss? * Do you see any physical symptoms or balance issues? * Have there been changes in social behavior? * Do you see changes in emotional status? * Are there scratches and dents in their car? How to bring up the difficult conversations that go along with taking care of aging parents. * Driving and are they safe to continue to drive? * Wills * Advance directives * Wishes upon death * Power of attorneys * Staying in their own home and whether or not is safe. Iris also tells us about Geriatric Care managers. They can help with putting a game plan in place if it gets to be too overwhelming. Iris's Books:  Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate & Inspire Contact information for Iris:  Website iriswaichler.wpengine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoleReversal1/ Get the 5 Things You Need to Know About Care Giving for Your Aging Parents HERE.  

How to take care of aging parents? Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW is with us today to give us tips on what to do in taking care of our aging parents. You can listen to the show by clicking the little arrow button. Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW has been a well-known patient advocate and licensed clinical […] The post Taking care of aging parents: Episode 53 appeared first on Rock Your Retirement.

Are you faced with the possibility of not having a child of your own?  The shock of infertility issues can affect anyone.  Do you know what to do next? My guest, Iris Waichler, the author of 'Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster' shares her personal journey through infertility treatments.  She has solutions to the many challenges that must be addressed along the way, legal, relationship, health, surrogacy and adoption.  If you are challenged at this time with having a child, listen to Iris and her story to see the options you may not have thought of.  The book has many other stories of couples who also have struggled.  Iris has led support groups, workshops and offers individual counseling.  She also has a Masters in Social Work. Iris can be reached here at her website and you may purchase her book here.

Every day you hear about the struggles that some couples are having when it comes to having children. More women are choosing to have children later in life and as a result sometimes  have complications,. Other women regardless of their age sometimes have problems conceiving. Join me as I talk with  Iris Waichler, author of  "Riding The In fertility Rollercoaster" an award wining book on the difficult emotional and physical health issues surrounding issue of infertility.  Iris draws on her years of experience working with women and couples as a Counselor and shares with us a great philosophy of meeting the challenge of infertility with grace and compassion. Please follow us on BlogTalk and tune in on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pmPST/4pmEST.  Check out our past shows in our "On Demand"section! Great shows, Great Guest, Great Topics! Thanks for listening! http://www.infertilityrollercoaster.com/   Thanks for listening to our show. Please follow us and tune in again for our next show every Tuesday and Thursday 1pm PST/ 4pm PST! Don't forget to listen to your archives...great shows!

More and more  women find themselves wanting to become pregnant in their 40s today, either because of career paths or wanting to start a second family with a new mate. What are the issues these women face? How likely is she to be able to use her own eggs? Joining us are: Iris Waichler (author of the award-winning Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster); Dr. Vito Cardone, who specializes in helping older women become pregnant with their own eggs; Elisabeth Manning, founder of Fertile Living and Conscious Conception, who stresses the mind/body/spirit element;  international fertility consultant Mindy Berkson of Lotus Blossom Consulting, and Angel La Liberte, founder of flowerpowermom.com.