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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In the fourth episode of Conversations with Intent, host Diana Clark sits down with Brittney Crabtree from Moms Talk Autism to explore the emotional landscape of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Together, they discuss the real challenges parents face—from navigating diagnoses to finding meaningful community and support. Brittney shares her personal story as a mother and advocate, shedding light on how connection and honest conversations can break down the stigma and isolation often felt by families of autistic children.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, this episode offers a compassionate and empowering look into the world of autism parenting and how support systems can make all the difference.

Topics Covered:

• The emotional realities of parenting a child with autism
• How community and support groups create connection
• The role of honest, stigma-free conversations
• Resources and strategies for families navigating autism
• Advocacy, empowerment, and finding your voice as a parent

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What happens when a routine prescription turns into a life-altering addiction? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Intent, Dr. Jody Adewale shares his deeply personal story of opioid addiction following a college football injury—and how he found his way back to healing and purpose.

Now a practicing clinical psychologist, Dr. Adewale is using his experience to help others break free from dependency. He joins Diana Clark to discuss the growing sober-curious movement, unpacking what it means to question your relationship with substances and explore a life of greater clarity, intention, and self-awareness.

Whether you're in recovery, sober-curious, or supporting someone on their journey, this conversation offers valuable insight into addiction, recovery, and the power of living with intention.

Topics Covered:

• What it means to be sober-curious
• Dr. Adewale’s personal journey with opioid addiction and recovery
• The importance of redefining sobriety
• How curiosity and awareness can shift your relationship with substances
• Tools for building a life rooted in clarity and purpose

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• Website: https://intentclinical.com
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• Diana Clark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-clark-jd-ma-02128031/
• Dr. Jody Adewale LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jody-adewale-42630a16/
• Dr. Jody Adewale on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jody-joshua-adewale-pasadena-ca/278202