New York Girl Again - The After

What if the grief we carry isn’t just in our hearts—but folded in closets, stored on shelves, or tucked in kitchen cabinets? In this deeply personal and emotionally resonant episode, Thérèse opens the doors—literally and figuratively—to the everyday objects that hold extraordinary meaning after caregiving ends. From a winter coat and a teacup to a 20-year-old car with 310,000 miles, she shares how the things we keep can hold both comfort and complexity. Blending storytelling with the science ...

What happens when caregiving ends… but your body is still carrying the weight of everything you’ve been through? In this raw and revelatory episode, host Thérèse peels back the layers of what really happens to a caregiver’s body—not just during the journey, but in the aching, silent after. From sleepless nights and emotional eating to back pain so intense she could no longer lift her father on her own—this is the truth few are brave enough to tell. You'll learn the science behind how ca...

What happens when the caregiving ends… but you are still haunted? In this soul-shifting episode of NYGA – The After, Thérèse opens up about the hidden trauma many former caregivers carry long after their loved ones are gone—what researchers are finally naming Caregiving PTSD. Through raw, personal stories—including the night her father with PSP induced dementia vanished into the dark while she slept and the harrowing 8-day search for her missing uncle—Thérèse invites listeners into the heart-...