🎙️ In Episode 13 of the Nourish MD Podcast, co-hosts Lauren Papanos and Romana Brennan sit down with clinical social worker and author Stephanie Erickson, MSW, LCSW, PSW, for an illuminating conversation on mental well-being in older adults. From the emotional toll of caregiving to the gaps in support systems for aging individuals and their families, this episode explores how therapy, advocacy, and asking for help can make all the difference.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Stephanie Erickson, author of the award-winning book Plan for Aging Well, holds a master’s degree in social work and is a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Treatment Specialist licensed in both California and Quebec. Her 25 years of experience span child welfare, home care and hospice, school-based practice, community work, and private clinical practice. In recent years, she has specialized in geriatrics as a caregiving consultant and cognitive capacity expert for those living with dementia and their families. Currently, she is in private practice as a psychotherapist, provides clinical supervision to graduate students pursuing a Master of Counseling at the Cal State University Long Beach Trauma Recovery Center, and is a forensic standard of care expert in child and elder welfare for Park Dietz & Associates. As a Family Caregiving Expert, Stephanie has hosted several caregiving web series and provides commentary on television, radio, and social media throughout the U.S. and Canada. She delivers keynotes related to aging and caregiving as well as her personal journey with anxiety. Stephanie is passionate about encouraging others to take control of their health and advocate for vulnerable populations.

RESOURCES

Stephanie Erickson

• YouTube: @stephanieerickson2413
• www.stepherickson.com
• stephanie@ericksonresource.com
• (909) 670-8287
• Book: “Plan for Aging Well”

Others

• Alzheimer’s Association
• California Department of Social Services, in-home support services

PPMA offers memory screening to our patients

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD, is board-certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Her interests range from integrative nutrition, particularly as it relates to hormones, to metabolism, digestion, wellness, and beyond.

Romana Brennan, MS, RD, is board-certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She is passionate about the mind-body connection and the importance of gut health as a foundation for overall health and integrative nutrition.

ABOUT PPMA

Founded in 2003, Private Physicians Medical Associates (PPMA) offers premier concierge medical care in Orange County, CA. With a focus on individualized attention, PPMA provides 24/7 access to physicians, extended office visits, and high-quality primary care. Call (949) 566-8179 or visit PrivateMds.com.

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