Joy in the Midst (TM) of It All is a podcast show for family caregivers. Family caregivers dedicate their time, energy, and efforts, with love, to walk alongside, care for, and support their loved ones - babies, elders, beloveds, and friends, often at the expense of their own health and well-being. I created this show as an opportunity to reflect upon my own journey as a caregiver and to offer family caregivers, still on their journey, support via my own personal insights, encouragement, qui ...
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A Soft Place to Land and Expand: From the Hearts of Those We Care For
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Welcome back, family, to the second season of Joy in the Midst of It All© Todays episode offers an peak into the journey from the perspective of the one being cared for by their loved ones. I pray that this episode with my dear friend offers both the one being cared for and the caregivers some insights from walking a mile in each others' shoes that…
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It's OUR Family's Affairs: Avoiding the Financial Domino Effect
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Hey Family, Thanks for your continue support on this journey This weeks show is about ordering our loved ones and our affairs. Make it a family affair. All will be blessed and less stressed afterwards. For the better. Enjoy the show. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your host https://linktr…
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Super Dede Down Go Boom: Military Man, It’s Okay to Ask for Help
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Hey Family, Thanks for your continue support on this journey This weeks show is about the willingness to allow ourselves to ask for and receive help and/ or support, even when everything when in us is pulling us to be a martyr for no reason at all. Enjoy the show. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Ama…
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Spirit Lives On: Staying Together No Matter When We Were Last Together
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Hey Family, Thanks for your patience and grace. This weeks show is about timeliness, order, patience, healing, compassion, connection, and grace. The song: Precious Lord was written by Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey, all copyrights are reserved. Enjoy the show. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your …
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Even My Vote (AKA Voice) Counts (AKA Matters)
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Hey Family, In today's episode we take a moment to take stock in the value of both our vote and our voice. They both matter, regardless of whether we are young, seasoned, or elders. In life, and in caregiving, go on and embrace the dance within our journeys. Enjoy the show. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. …
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Butterflies, Bees, and Lightning Bugs Stopped By: The Gift of Caregiving Cycles...”Oh My”
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Hey Family, In today's episode we take a moment to embrace the blessings of pausing to rest, even in the midst of life's journey. Thanks for your understanding as spirit called for me to take some time to pause and rest. Listen to today's episode to learn why being restful is just as important as being active along our life's journey. Enjoy the sho…
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Hey Family, In today's episode we take a moment to celebrate the "Fathering Spirit," and Juneteenth. In life, and in caregiving, go on and embrace the dance within our journeys. Enjoy the show. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your host https://linktr.ee/findingjoywithinthejunctures 2021-20…
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A Caregiver's Life: A Jungle, Jolt, Jumpstart, or Joy...Your Choice
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Hey Family, In today's episode we take a moment to consider a new perspective on life's situations, circumstances, and experiences that feel like we are lost in the jungle, just been jolted, and need a jumpstart to our joy. Enjoy the show. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your host https://…
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Get Your Ice Cold Lemon-Aide: RE-FRESH Yourself
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Hey Family, In today's episode we take a moment to remember and honor those ancestors who came before us, while we enjoy ourselves a great Decorations (Memorial) Day glass of ice cold lemonade (AIDE). Enjoy the show. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your host https://linktr.ee/findingjoywit…
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Let’s Go for a Visit: The Power of Knowing from Whence We Came (Those Elders Who Came Before Us)
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Hey Family, In today's episode we consider the blessings that spring forth when we remember to connect with our elders and connect them with our youth. Families that connect, heal, and grow together are much better in the long run. Enjoy the show. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your host …
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When SHIFT Happens: Know When and How to Pivot
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Hey Family, In today's episode we take a look at what to do when SHIFT happens. Enjoy the show. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your host https://linktr.ee/findingjoywithinthejunctures 2021-2022 © JITMOIA Podcast by All Paths Lead Home, LLC/SLE (TM) – All Rights Reserved Support the Show.…
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In this episode we learn the value in validation, and embracing both the signs of wonder and the signs of wanderings, along the journey. Injoy the show. Enjoy Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your host https://linktr.ee/findingjoywithinthejunctures Buy Me a Cup of Coffee (Tea) for a J.O.E. …
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In this episode we embrace that moment when you realize that you are now a full time caregiver. Fret not. Injoy the show. Enjoy Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your host https://linktr.ee/findingjoywithinthejunctures Buy Me a Cup of Coffee (Tea) for a J.O.E. (Jolt of Encouragement and Supp…
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Blindsided: When There is a Hitch in Your Giddy Up
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In this episode we reflect on how to navigate moments along our journey that may seem as if we have been blindsided and there has been a hitch in our giddy up (plans). Know that all things work together for our good. Enjoy Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah Amarachi- Your host 2021-2022 © JITMOIA Podca…
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In this episode we reflect on whether we are defining ourselves and our moments or are we giving over our power and allowing people, places, things, situations, and circumstances outside of ourselves to define us and our journey. Enjoy Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah - Your host Show Notes Links: 1.…
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In this episode we take a look a pivotal moments that define how with navigate future moments, whether in thoughts, emotions, words, or actions. Enjoy Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah - Your host Show Notes Links: Regal Nails Salon & Spa (In the Walmart Complex) 3580 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032, U…
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His ‘CALL’ to the Universe: I Hope I Get Well, IF Something’s Wrong
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In today's episode, we consider the "CALL" of the one we are caring for. No matter their age or stage in their journey, or yours, every word is a prayer...a Call to the Universe...laced with Hope. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah - Your host https://linktr.ee/findingjoywithinthejunctures https://www.…
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In today's episode, we ring in 2022, with a short, funny and memorable story about one of our Happy New Year's Day moments. Learn a few ways to build a bridge that connects you, the caregiver, and your loved ones, as you navigate the caregiving journey. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their lives depend on it. Aminah - Your host ht…
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In this weeks episode, we wrap up the 2021 year with a look back at a bitter-sweet moment in our families journey. The year we laid our Mama, Dede's beloved, to rest. As you tune in, embrace the season that you are in, at any given moment, with peace, dignity, and grace. Allow yourself to be right where you are... The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Ne…
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Give Us Strength, Lord: Bearer of Sad News
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In today's episode, we walk along side family caregivers as they must be the bearer of sad news to those you are caring for. Learn how we navigated this journey, while caring for our Dad, when one of his younger sisters transitioned, while he was on his journey through Alzheimer's. Now, remember, to be compassionate with yourself, FIRST, then allow…
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Angels Everywhere: Caring for Family Caregivers and Those They Care For
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In today's episode, we give thanks for our family caregivers, and those angels that appeared out of nowhere, just in the nick of time, to support us, and our Dad, with navigating our caregiving journey, junctures, and joys. Let’s take a stroll along solutions boulevard to learn how two great organizations came into our lives and stayed the course w…
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I’m a Military Man: Who Wanted to Be a Teacher
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In today's episode, we salute our veterans, and take a walk back down memory lane, with Our Dad, who experience a detour that changed the trajectory of his life, possibly for the better. Grab your favorite treat, beverage, and settle in for another journey of finding Joy in the Midst of It All. Be blessed. Not stressed. Why? Because yours and their…
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In today's episode, we begin with what lead to my caregiver journey - "The Call." A season I won't soon forget began just from that one simple act. Tune is to hear the "shortened" version of how it all started. Along with some of my on reflections, insights, tips, tools, and tosses, on this Joy in the Midst of It All caregiver's journey. Be blessed…
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Aminah Amarachi - Daughter, Sister, Teacher, Interpreter, Minister, Elder Caregiver, and Student of all things Family and Wholistic Living. This podcast is being created as a way to both reflect on my own journey as both an elder caregiver (for Our Dad), and a daughter of one parent (Our Dad) that served as the caregiver of his own beloved (Our Mom…
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