Manchester Living Podcast

03/20/2026

A death doula is a trained companion who provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals and their families before, during, and shortly after the end of life. Learn more on the next episode of the Manchester Living Podcast

Cambridge Caregivers
Manchester Care Homes
Brian Levy
Jo Gilliland Alch

03/12/2026

Tonia Tomlin and Holly Brown Clapp join host Brian Levy to shed light on the complexities of hoarding disorder, a serious mental health issue often misunderstood by the public. Drawing from their personal and professional experiences, they explore the emotional challenges, the long journey toward recovery, and the critical role of empathy and therapy in supporting affected individuals and their families.
Manchester Living Podcast
Cambridge Caregivers
Manchester Care Homes

02/19/2026

What if you could choose the time, place, and company for your final moments—ensuring a peaceful, dignified death on your own terms? Dr. Robert L. Fine, Director, Office of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care, Baylor Scott & White Health, unpacks the complex realities of medical aid in dying (MAID), hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life decision-making. Dr. Fine sheds light on how individuals can navigate end-of-life decisions with dignity, legal clarity, and compassion while addressing common misconceptions and ethical challenges surrounding MAID. Join Dr. Fine and host Brian Levy as they explore a topic that hits close to home for so many, including a few personal examples from Dr. Fine's illustrious career.

Brian Levy
Cambridge Caregivers
Manchester Care Homes
Manchester Living Podcast

02/02/2026

Josh Hickman, author of Forgetting, shares the raw and heartfelt journey of caring for a difficult parent with dementia in this deeply personal episode of The Manchester Living Podcast. Host Brian Levy and Josh explore the complexities of caregiving when the loved one’s personality challenges intersect with cognitive decline. From the early signs of cognitive decline to the isolation of being a caregiver to managing guilt and resentment of your loved ones, Josh dives deep into his experiences and the lessons he learned.

10/23/2025