The Woman in the Mirror: The Woman In the Mirror

Dayna Steele's Rock Star Principles

English - October 08, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MB - ★★★★ - 7 ratings
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For the next ten weeks, Rock Star Principles creator Dayna Steele is excited to introduce you to her new project…

THE WOMAN IN THE MIRROR is a new play based on Texas Radio Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Dayna Steele’s 2016 book, Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook and a Really Big Glass of Wine. In this best-selling caregiver’s memoir, Steele candidly chronicled her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s on Facebook with unfiltered observations and dark humor.

The Woman in the Mirror, a dark comedy, will premiere at MATCH in Houston, Texas November 4-14 with a limited run of 12 performances.

With the 2020 COVID lockdown, the live play was postponed and was instead performed as a 10-episode series of table reads with the director, creator, and an actor. Each series ended with Dayna interviewing an expert about some facet of dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia. Leading up to opening night, you will be able to listen to those table reads here.

These podcast episodes, the table read series, and the live performances are written by caregivers and performed for caregivers and those who love them with love, laughter, and wine. Lots of wine.

There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.

- Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

IN THIS EPISODE…

“Got Mom all packed up and ready for her move to a new place with more assistance and, eventually, memory care and hospice. She was over for a few hours late yesterday. As we were packing her up to go off with my aunt and uncle, I said to Wonder Husband, ‘I’m so tired of her.’

I couldn’t believe the words came out of my mouth - but they did.”

The expert interview following this episode features attorney Betsy Grubbs talking about the most important documents you should have no matter what and why it’s crucial to have them before anything like this happens. She explains each of these documents in depth and how your loved ones, your physicians, and your attorney use these documents as a road map on what you want, even when you’re unable to communicate it yourself. We discuss the importance of making sure the beneficiary designations are up-to-date on insurance policies, bank accounts, and stock accounts. We also discuss what an “I Love You” drawer or folder is and why it’s critical that your loved ones know where to find it.

“Sometimes I HATE this person that has taken over my time, my energy, my mom.” - Dayna Steele

This week on Rock Star Principles:

Mom’s third move into a new assisted living facility Struggling with self-doubt, worry, and constantly questioning your decisions Why the woman in the mirror caused Mom so much rage, pain, and torment The emotional turmoil of not being recognized by the woman who gave me life Attempting to help Mom embrace the woman in the mirror as a friend instead of an enemy Evicting the woman in the mirror and the new challenges it brought The notes around Mom’s room that took my breath away and devastated me emotionally The top 10 legal documents every family should have and what they cover The difference between a Will and a Living Will The two types of Designated Guardianship forms in the state of Texas The importance of ensuring that beneficiary designations are up to date What an “I Love You Drawer” or “I Love You File” is and how it can help your loved ones uphold your final wishes Why banks and Social Security often do not immediately accept Powers of Attorney Designations Why creating a Will is the number one most important legal document to obtain in the state of Texas

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