Nessa was married for 10 years when her husband, Mike was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's disease. She has been his caregiver for close to 20 years and they are both actively involved with Parkinson's support groups in Southern California.
Nessa has also learned about the importance of self-care, as she had her own health struggles over this past year.
She shares a warm and anti-oxidant rich tea recipe with us, made with turmeric, cinnamon and ginger.
The Caregiver's Bakery
The Caregiver's Bakery is a sweet spot for caregivers, like you, to share their recipes for emotional, spiritual and physical well-being through our blogs, posts and video podcasts.
Meet the Hosts
C.J. Golden, has been a speech pathologist, an actor and the author of TAO OF THE DEFIANT WOMAN and TAO-GIRLS RULE! She followed up these books by becoming a motivational speaker who inspires all with her unique “Tao and defiant” spirit. Bringing the ancient philosophy of the Tao to our modern-day culture, she helps women and girls travel an easier path through life as they find confidence, balance and boldness in a world of challenges.
Her latest book, “One Pedal at a Time” shares her adventure as caregiver to her husband after his cancer diagnosis and subsequent strokes. It was only in retrospect that CJ recognized her Tao and defiant spirit was that which eased her way through the challenges she faced. You can visit CJ at: www.cjgolden.com