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People Worth Caring About

Peter Murphy Lewis
Long-Term Care
Healthcare
Covid-19
Caregiving
Senior Living
Health Sciences
Senior Care
Nebraska Health Care Association
Medicaid
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lakeview
Community Service
Community Engagement
Health Care Education
Elderly Care
Nebraska
Nursing Homes
Healthcare Workforce
Gerontology
Healthcare Reform

Most people overlook them. We won’t. On "People Worth Caring About," documentary producer Peter Murphy Lewis—creator of the hit series now streaming on smart TVs across the U.S.—and Jalene Carpenter, the long-term care visionary who helped build it, shine a light on the quiet heroes holding our communities together. From Nebraska, Ohio, New Mexico, and Kentucky, their stories come alive in four gr... more

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This conversation looks at why the people with the most meaningful stories are often the ones least comfortable on camera. Peter and Jalene discuss how trust, relatability, and lower production pressure help surface authentic stories from direct care... more

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In this episode, Peter Murphy Lewis and Jalene share behind-the-scenes insights from filming a documentary with frontline caregivers at the Capitol, highlighting the power of storytelling in advocacy and leadership.

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00:00 Introduction to f... more

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In this episode, Peter and Jalene explore innovative ways to raise curiosity about aging and long-term care through engaging content and street experiments. They share practical ideas, testing methods, and creative projects to inspire change and awar... more

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In this episode, Peter and Jalene discuss the importance of advocacy for frontline caregivers, the upcoming congressional briefing in DC, and how sharing authentic stories can influence policy decisions. They highlight the transformative power of car... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Nixon
Frontline caregiver and scholarship recipient
Brookestone Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
Episode: Finding Purpose in Caring for Others with Shane Nixon of Brookestone Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
Steven Buck
President and CEO of the Oklahoma Health Care Association
Oklahoma Health Care Association
Episode: Why a Different Culture Changes How We See Senior Care with Steven Buck of Care Providers Oklahoma
Jason Hurt
CEO and founder of Chariots4Hope
Chariots4Hope
Episode: Why Transportation Is a Hidden Driver of Workforce Stability in Healthcare with Jason Hurt of Chariots4Hope
Mike Flood
Congressman for the state of Nebraska, with a background in broadcasting and law.
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: What Medicaid Reform Means for Disabled and Aging Americans with Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska
Nash Mahupete
CEO of QLI, originally from Zimbabwe
QLI
Episode: From CNA to CEO: A 25-Year Masterclass in Purpose with Nash Mahupete of QLI
Jace Cooley
Lincoln-born nursing student and dedicated CNA, previously worked at The Grace Space, known for his joy and connection with residents
The Grace Space
Episode: The Seven-Year Journey to Creating a Sacred Space with Kelly Sparr and Jace Cooley of The Grace Space
Kelly Sparr
Founder of The Grace Space and long-time healthcare professional passionate about hospice care
The Grace Space
Episode: The Seven-Year Journey to Creating a Sacred Space with Kelly Sparr and Jace Cooley of The Grace Space
Steven Boulware
Co-owner of Priority Management Group
Priority Management Group
Episode: A Good Plan Today Is Better Than a Perfect Plan Tomorrow with Steven Boulware of Priority Management
Philip Scalo
Chair of the American Health Care Association and founder of Bartley Healthcare
Bartley Healthcare
Episode: Why Storytelling Matters for the Future of Health Care with Philip Scalo of Bartley Healthcare

Hosts

Peter Murphy Lewis
Host and documentary producer
Jalene Carpenter
Co-host and long-term care visionary

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Wonderful podcast!

    This is a beautifully crafted series that shares and honors our quiet heroes who bring care and compassion to long-term care.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    avin2380
    Philippines9 months ago
  • Great source for LTC!

    Great source!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vivian alt
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show

    Very helpful for long term care professionals

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JakeJorgovan
    United States5 years ago
  • Great LTC Information

    Always insightful and informative!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ltcjds
    United States5 years ago
  • Best LTC podcasts

    Great content, always informative. I look forward each week to listening to a new episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T. Thomas3
    United States5 years ago

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Finding Purpose in Caring for Others with Shane Nixon of Brookestone Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
Q: How long have you been bringing frontline caregivers and why is this important?
The program has been running for over a decade, started when a provider suggested funding a direct caregiver to accompany the group; it's grown into a formal scholarship managed by the foundation to ensure frontline voices attend the Congressional Briefing, which is crucial because those voices translate policy into real-world impact.
Why Transportation Is a Hidden Driver of Workforce Stability in Healthcare with Jason Hurt of Chariots4Hope
Q: What inspired the Cars for Caregivers initiative and how has it progressed?
The initiative grew from a need seen through the partnership with healthcare facilities and the desire to keep caregivers reliably at work; it started with conversations and formalized into a program with applications and a growing network across states.
How a 98-Year-Old “Turtle Catcher” Changed Everything with Maria Hudson of Good Samaritan
Q: What is a political opinion or stance that you have today that is the biggest change that maybe you had a decade ago?
Maria reflected on the difficulties in hiring healthcare staff, which has significantly changed in the last five years.
How a 98-Year-Old “Turtle Catcher” Changed Everything with Maria Hudson of Good Samaritan
Q: What award did you win today?
Maria received a scholarship award to attend a trip to Washington, DC.
Breaking Rural Stereotypes as a Male Caregiver with Chris Moninger of Brookestone View
Q: What advice would you tell your younger self, your 19-year-old self or 20-year-old self, about what awaits you, what you're going to find in terms of purpose and meaning?
Embrace it a lot more later on, because sometimes I feel like people don't quite understand.

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Two hosts explore people at the heart of long-term care, blending personal stories with policy, leadership, and operations insights. Recent episodes spotlight frontline caregivers, cross-border care models, transportation as workforce support, and owner-led facilities, all tied together by themes of dignity, trust, and human connection. The format often pairs firsthand experiences with practical takeaways for policymakers, providers, and advocates, and notable moments include documentary storytelling, campus-to-community connections, and cross-state learnings that could inform broader care strategies.

Expect a mix of personal journeys, organizational leadership challenges, and systemic conversations about funding, staffing, and quality of ... more

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1. Shane Nixon
2. Steven Buck
3. Jason Hurt
4. Mike Flood
5. Nash Mahupete
6. Jace Cooley
7. Kelly Sparr
8. Steven Boulware

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