Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki
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In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer a few of your questions! Then, Dr. Peters is joined by podcaster and caregiver Janet Fanaki. Janet shares about her experiences as a caregiver for her husband, Adam Fanaki, as he battled glioblastoma, a form of malignant brain cancer. She also discusses her role as producer and host of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, where she shares her conversations with people admired for their resilience who have experienced a major life challenge.   Additional Resources Resilient People Podcast Adam Fanaki Brain Fund How to Juggle Caring for Children and Aging Parents Women Share How They Balance Caregiving, Children, and Careers   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Janet Fanaki @resilientpeopleca Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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