What happens when those who care for everyone else are left without support? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Intent, host Diana Clark speaks with Dr. Meenal Viz, a frontline NHS doctor who served during the earliest and most uncertain days of the COVID-19 pandemic—while pregnant.

Dr. Viz opens up about working in an overwhelmed healthcare system, balancing personal risk with professional duty, and grieving the devastating loss of colleagues—including a pregnant nurse just down the street. She shares the emotional toll of being a caregiver during a crisis, her enduring love for medicine, and her call to action for systemic change and mental health support for healthcare professionals.

This deeply moving conversation is for anyone who’s ever asked: who takes care of the caregivers?

Topics Covered:

Life on the frontlines during the early days of COVID-19

The emotional and psychological toll on healthcare workers

Caring for others while navigating personal risk

The loss of a fellow pregnant frontline nurse

Mental health, grief, and advocacy in medicine

What support systems caregivers truly need

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Anxiety is everywhere—from our newsfeeds to our daily routines—and for many, it’s becoming harder to stay grounded in a world that feels anything but stable. In this timely episode of Conversations with Intent, host Diana Clark sits down with Michelle Massi, LMFT, to explore practical, real-world strategies for managing anxiety in the midst of constant stress and uncertainty.

Michelle shares her clinical perspective on the root causes of anxiety in today’s hyperconnected world and offers actionable tools to help you stay present, regulate emotions, and create space for calm—even when life feels overwhelming.

Whether you’re struggling with burnout, battling persistent anxiety, or simply seeking ways to take better care of your mental health, this episode offers insight, compassion, and clarity to help you move forward with intention.

Topics Covered:

Understanding how modern life fuels anxiety

Grounding techniques and daily rituals for emotional balance

The impact of social media and global stress on mental health

How to build resilience and self-regulation skills

When to seek support—and how to do it without shame

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Caring for an aging parent is never easy—especially when dementia enters the picture. In this deeply moving episode of Conversations with Intent, Diana Clark is joined by Denine Gentilella, who opens up about her family’s journey as caregivers for their fiercely independent mother after signs of dementia began to emerge.

Denine shares the emotional and practical decisions she and her brothers faced as they shifted from supportive children to full-time caregivers. This episode is a candid and compassionate look at the realities of dementia caregiving, from recognizing early symptoms to making tough calls about intervention and care.

Whether you’re just beginning to notice changes in a loved one or already navigating full-time caregiving, this conversation offers insight, solidarity, and guidance for families learning how to care with intention.

Topics Covered:

• Early signs of dementia in aging parents
• How to know when to step in as a caregiver
• The emotional toll and family dynamics of caregiving
• Making difficult decisions while honoring your parent’s dignity
• Resources, support, and tips for navigating the dementia journey

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