Stop Doubting Your Dreams
Take Risks Without Fear
Realize Your Full Potential
Episode #16 From Parent to Caregiver
with guest Janis Melillo
Dawn Taylor welcomes VA and podcast host Janis Melillo to the show to speak on the very moving subject of how to cope with traumatic situations. Janis’ son, Ryan, suffered a potentially life-threatening brain injury and Janis shares her resultant journey as a parent and caregiver.
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Content Warning: Traumatic injury, hospitalization, grief.
Dawn Taylor welcomes VA and podcast host Janis Melillo to the show to speak on the very moving subject of how to cope with traumatic situations. Janis’ son, Ryan, suffered a potentially life-threatening brain injury and Janis shares her resultant journey as a parent and caregiver.
The stroke and resulting brain injury that happened to her 34 year old son Ryan occurred just when Janis was feeling very elated and content in her life. She talks about how everything can change in a single moment and the feelings of panic and fear she had as a parent. As Dawn notes, a grown child is still their parent’s child.
Dawn and Janis dive deep into the emotional impact a tragic event has on the family surrounding the injured party, the toll repeated hospitalizations place on the caregiver, why the need to rage and grieve are both important, and how support systems can best help the caregiver through their struggles. Dawn and Janis even address sleep issues and self-care needs. Janis’ raw and open story will resonate with those who can relate and she will make every caregiver feel less alone.
About Janis Melillo:
Janis Melillo is the owner and CEO of her Virtual / Executive Assistant business, TrulyYourVA LLC. She assists and coordinates creative project management (complex and simple) virtually for her clients some of which include: social media content creation and repurpose, ghostwriting, research projects, and so much more.
Janis is also the host of three podcasts, one of which she co-hosts with her sister called Two Sistas.
They share their love of wellness through fitness and nutrition and everything that happens in between! Janis is also a certified health coach and former personal trainer and brings a wealth of knowledge in this regard. She and her sister, Carroll-Sue, broadcast Monday - Friday and will be approaching their 500th episode within the next month or so!
Her business podcast, Truly Your VA with Janis. is centered around all things business related, especially in the online digital world, in which offers simplified solutions for entrepreneurs. She hosts guests on her podcasts who share their expertise and insight on business related topics. Janis is also the morning host of The Morning Brief on the Wisdom Audio App.
And Janis’ 3rd podcast, Stories That Inspire Us, came about after her 34 year old son, Ryan Scott, suffered a life threatening injury. He is doing so well right now and she is blessed and so grateful! Janis wanted a creative outlet to process her emotions as a parent and support her son but also to be an outlet, a foundation for others who wanted to share their stories to inspire others to do the same. She has already had so many amazing guests on her podcast thus far!
In Janis’ spare time, (yes; she does have spare time) she loves to read and write. She is a published Amazon International Best Selling author having co-authored 16 books to-date, 10 of which hit the International Bestsellers List. Most of the other books hit #1 Amazon Hot New Releases. Janis recently turned 60 years old and lives in North Haven, Connecticut with her husband, Gary. Between Janis and Gary, they have 3 children: Brett, Ryan Scott and Alysia.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
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Stories That Inspire Us podcast hosted by Janis Melillo
Janis Melillo - Owner/CEO of Truly Your VA LLC: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | pinterest
Meghan
I felt like my life had been squandered a little bit in the season of having babies and people needing me. But after working with Dawn, I realize I have the potential for greatness. It was the first time in my life that I realized I actually have the potential to do amazing things.
Sarah Snyder, MA, LPC
I had been in therapy since I was 16, over 20 years of going to therapy before I met Dawn. But in 14-15 months of working with her, my brain has essentially rewired itself. How I view my friends, myself, and God has changed. But you have to buy in, and be willing to work through the tough stuff to get to the other side.
I Get It -
Life is Hard!
Like many of my clients, I’ve also felt ugly, useless, and forgotten.
I’ve gone through depression, molestation, and a brain aneurysm.
It took me years to understand what I had gone through and how to use my past to support others in conquering their fears and self talk.
That’s why I’ve condensed what I’ve learned into strategies to help you overcome your own stuff efficiently.
With multiple different certificates, training courses, and a whole lot of courage and stubbornness, I decided that if I could heal myself I could help others heal too.
If you’re ready to take back control of your life so that you can live with more fulfillment and peace, then contact The Taylor Way today!
