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Episode 2201: Navigating Dementia with Author Lisa Skinner
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- Ash Said It® Show
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- May 18, 2026
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- 749
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Summary
In this groundbreaking episode of The Ash Said It Show, host Ash Brown sits down with celebrated behavioral specialist, international speaker, and 30-year eldercare veteran Lisa Skinner for a raw, unfiltered conversation that dismantles traditional, counterproductive approaches to dementia caregiving. For decades, well-meaning families and medical professionals have relied on "reality orientation"—the practice of constantly correcting, reminding, and pulling a cognitively impaired person back into our present facts. Drawing from the deeply moving stories and clinical breakthroughs in her acclaimed book, Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s: Its Secret Faces, Skinner argues that this traditional method is not only ineffective, but it can also be actively cruel to a failing brain. Instead of forcing a person living with dementia to conform to our stark reality, Skinner delivers a masterclass in empathy-driven communication and validation therapy. She challenges caregivers to perform an act of radical love: to completely abandon their own timeline and step fearlessly into the patient's reality. When a loved one’s brain is undergoing biological regression, meeting them exactly where they are mentally is the only way to preserve their dignity and prevent severe emotional trauma. Get The Book: https://a.co/d/03ozHcVE Web: https://truthliesalzheimers.co... - Ready to ignite the spark that levels up your entire life? Meet Ash Brown—the American powerhouse, motivational architect, and ultimate hype-woman dedicated to your personal and professional evolution. Ash is far more than a voice in the personal development space; she is a trusted ally who delivers a masterclass in real-talk wisdom and infectious energy. Whether you are navigating a crossroads or ready to scale your grandest am…