The Legacy of Love
Are you ready to create your Legacy of Love?
Welcome to The Legacy of Love Podcast, hosted by Sara Ecklein, a California licensed professional fiduciary dedicated to helping families navigate the complex world of estate planning, trust administration, and end-of-life care.
In each episode, Sara shares her expertise and insights on planning for the future, empowering you to make informed decisions that ensure your final wishes are honored. From understanding your estate planning documents to exploring the emotional aspects of end-of-life care, this podcast offers practical advice to help you prepare for the future.
Join Sara as she interviews heart-centered experts in law, finance, and healthcare, and hear personal stories from individuals who have experienced the benefits and challenges of creating their Legacy of Love.
Whether you’re just starting to think about your legacy or navigating a complex family situation, The Legacy of Love Podcast provides valuable information and support to help you make the best decisions for yourself and your loved ones.
Listen and subscribe to The Legacy of Love, and please share the show with someone who would benefit.
Episodes
35 episodes
Grief, Goodbye & the Gift of Presence: Chaplain Christine Davies on End-of-Life Wisdom
In this moving episode, Sara welcomes hospital chaplain Christine Davies for a soul-stirring conversation on the grief, grace, and unexpected gifts that come with end-of-life experiences. Christine shares insights from nearly two decades of sup...
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Episode 34
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42:02
From Medical Trauma to Mental Health: A Conversation with Therapist Chelsea Kramer
In this insightful episode, Sara welcomes Chelsea Kramer, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in grief, anxiety, and medical trauma. Chelsea shares her profound expertise on supporting individuals and families navigating healt...
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Episode 33
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46:57
What LGBTQ+ Families Need to Know About Estate Planning (And Why It’s Different) with Attorney Rebecca Secord
Happy Pride! In this powerful episode, Sara sits down with estate planning attorney Rebecca Secord to explore what it truly means to craft an inclusive, protective, and affirming estate plan- especially for members of the LGBTQ+ communit...
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Episode 32
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48:33
From Caregiver to Care Partner: Rethinking Dementia Support with Teepa Snow
In this powerful episode, Sara sits down with internationally renowned dementia care educator and occupational therapist Teepa Snow. Drawing from over four decades of experience, Teepa shares why she uses the term “care partner” instead of “car...
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Episode 31
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46:25
Elder Care Planning: Supporting Aging Parents & Preventing Caregiver Burnout with Amy Friesen
In this episode, Sara is joined by Amy Friesen, the founder of Tea & Toast, a Canada-based business specializing in elder care planning, retirement living search, and long-term care navigation. Amy shares her expertise on the often overwhel...
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Episode 30
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38:04
Planning Forward: How to Age Well and Protect What Matters Most with Laura Lynn Morrissey
In this episode, Sara sits down with Laura Lynn Morrissey, founder of Silver Savvy, to explore proactive and empowered aging. Drawing from her experience as a former financial services professional, home care agency owner, and caregiver, Laura ...
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Episode 29
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49:05
The Secret to Effective Estate Planning: Education and Strategy with Jen Gumbel
In this episode, Jen Gumbel, creator of Organized (after)Life, joins Sara to demystify the world of estate planning and explain why education is key to creating a truly effective plan. Jen, an experienced estate planning attorney, disc...
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Episode 28
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43:52
The Power of Enough: Healing Scarcity & Redefining Wealth with Elizabeth Husserl
In this transformative episode, Sara welcomes financial advisor and author Elizabeth Husserl to explore what it truly means to heal our relationship with money. Through her experiences teaching tactical financial tools to women in Mexico, Eliza...
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Episode 27
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45:41
The Power of Mentorship: How Giving Back Creates Lasting Impact with Deborah Heiser
In this episode, Sara sits down with Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project, to explore the profound impact of mentorship. They discuss how midlife often sparks a natural drive to give back and h...
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Episode 26
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46:34
Women & Wealth: Taking Control of Your Financial Future with Cathy Curtis
In this insightful episode, Sara sits down with Cathy Curtis, a seasoned financial advisor who turned her passion for personal finance into a fulfilling 20-year career. After facing barriers in the packaged foods industry, Cathy transitioned in...
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Episode 25
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50:18
Blended Family Estate Planning: Navigating Financial Decisions and Family Dynamics with Emily Bouchard
In this episode, Sara sits down with Fractional Chief Learning Officer and author Emily Bouchard to explore the essential but often overlooked topics of blended family estate planning and multi-generational family governance. They discuss the c...
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Episode 24
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49:01
Birth Order Decoded: How Your Position in the Family Shapes Your Personality with Dr. Robert VV Hurst
In this fascinating episode, Sara sits down with Dr. Robert Hurst to explore how birth order shapes personality, relationships, and family dynamics. Dr. Hurst introduces the concept of "double birth orders" that emerge with significant age gaps...
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Episode 23
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47:42
Maximizing Disability Benefits: Navigating SSI, SSDI, Medicaid & Medicare with Daniel Fortuno
In this eye-opening episode, Sara sits down with benefits expert Daniel Fortuno, who shares his decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate the complex world of public benefits. Since the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, Daniel has...
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Episode 22
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54:34
Funding a Special Needs Trust: Smart Strategies to Secure Your Child’s Future with Michael Ringel
Planning for the future of a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming, but expert financial strategist Michael Ringel shares how families can secure both their own financial well-being and their child's long-term care through smart estate pla...
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Episode 21
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48:28
Mastering Special Needs Trusts: Key Insights for Families with Ellen Cookman
Planning for the future of a child with special needs can feel overwhelming, but the right legal strategies can provide security and peace of mind. In this episode, Sara sits down with special needs trust attorney Ellen Cookman to break down ho...
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Episode 20
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45:45
The Power of a Legacy Letter: Leaving Words That Last a Lifetime with Blake Brewer
In this heartfelt episode, host Sara sits down with Blake Brewer to explore the profound impact of legacy letters and how they shape the stories our children tell about themselves. Blake shares his deeply personal journey—how a tragic snorkelin...
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Episode 19
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42:58
Transform Your Money Mindset: Discovering Your Money Archetype with Karen McAllister
In this enlightening episode, Sara chats with Karen McAllister, a mindful money mindset coach, about the often complex relationship we have with money. Karen shares her journey from studying economics to co-founding a meditation community, emph...
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Episode 18
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1:03:01
5 Wishes: Conversations that Connect Generations with Yvonne Caputo
In this deeply moving episode, Sara is joined by author Yvonne Caputo as she shares her transformative journey of connecting with her father through his World War II stories, ultimately uncovering the profound importance of end-of-life conversa...
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Episode 17
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49:38
Healing Generational Patterns: Family Constellations and Resonant Language with Katherine Revoir
In this enlightening conversation, Sara and guest Katherine Revoir explore the profound impact of family systems on our lives and emotional well-being. Katherine, who has dedicated over five decades to helping people “make their brains a happy ...
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Episode 16
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50:15
Buried in Work: Innovative Tools for Modern Estate Planning with Adam Zuckerman
In this episode, Sara sits down with Adam Zuckerman, the visionary behind Buried in Work, to explore the innovative ways he's reshaping the landscape of estate planning and administration. Inspired by his experience as an executor, Adam develop...
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Episode 15
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42:40
Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Your Legacy While Preserving Benefits with Caren Jenkins
In this week’s episode, Sara welcomes attorney Caren Jenkins, founder of Nevada Legacy Law, whose journey to special needs trusts and estate planning was shaped by raising two neurodivergent sons. As both a mom and professional fiduciary, Caren...
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Episode 14
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55:43
Unlocking the Money Mindset: Transforming Generational Patterns for Financial Empowerment with Deborah Price
In this transformative episode, Sara welcomes Deborah Price, pioneering Money Coach and former financial planner, who reveals how our earliest childhood experiences shape our relationship with wealth. Drawing from her 20-year career and groundb...
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Episode 13
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45:15
Generational Wealth Transfer: How to Avoid Family Conflict and Plan for the Future with Cindy Arledge
Ever wonder what happens when estate planning meets complex family dynamics? In this raw and revealing episode, Sara sits down with second-generation entrepreneur and author Cindy Arledge, whose family built a $10 million legacy from the ground...
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Episode 12
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49:33
Planning for the Inevitable: A Guide for Future Dead People & Their Families with Alexandria Goff
In this episode, Sara sits down with estate planning attorney Alexandria “Ali” Goff for a refreshingly candid and slightly dark-humored conversation about planning for the inevitable—because, as Ali says, “you don’t have to be a millionaire to ...
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Episode 11
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39:36
Transforming End-of-Life Care: Compassionate Guidance for Life’s Final Transition with Barbara Karnes
In this heartfelt and illuminating episode, Sara sits down with Barbara Karnes, a pioneering voice in hospice care and end-of-life education. Barbara shares her journey from nursing school to becoming a trusted guide for families during life’s ...
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Episode 10
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54:53