HELP! Nobody Told Me

Jasmine Shapiro & Shannon Johnson

Welcome to "HELP! Nobody Told Me..." where we navigate life's transitions with heart and humor. Learn with hosts Jasmine Shapiro and Shannon Johnson, Chicagoland REALTORS® and Senior Real Estate Specialists® with BHHSChicago. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate at different stages of life with an eye on your future, guided by our team including Mindy Leonard, SOS- Super Organized Spaces, a home organizer, and Jordan Kagan, The Man of Silver, specializing in sterling silver, precious metals, coins and watches.

In each episode, we'll bring you insightful interviews with various guests to help you plan for the future, whether it's your own, your parents' or anyone else in your life. From practical advice on navigating real estate transactions to discussions about the emotions that accompany change, we're here to empower and educate you on how to handle the next chapter.

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108 episodes
Updated July 29

Episodes108

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Jan 1, 2025 · 28 min
Repost - Fitness for Seniors
Chelsea Duggan is an expert in fitness, health and wellness. Founder of The Ritual Fit, she provides simple and effective rituals to level up your life. Her core belief in bringing health and wellness to others is that you should be fit enough to do the kinds of things you’d like to do. You should feel good, eat to fuel your body and enjoy your life. Chelsea lives this mantra through commitment to her clients, competing internationally as a world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and creating her own rituals for her and her family to live their best life. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: www.theritualfit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myritualfit/ Facebook: TheRitualFit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057567424922 chelseaduggan@mac.com 847-533-7281 Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Dec 25, 2024 · 14 min
Repost - How One Phone Call Can Change a Life
Shannon discusses how one phone call changed the last year and a half for her family. Are you prepared for a similar call? Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com https://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/Documents/FIELD%20OFFICES.pdf Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Dec 18, 2024 · 32 min
Midlife Career Changes with Arden Edelcup
Arden Edelcup, Business Development Manager/Transworld Business Advisors, joins us to discuss changing careers midlife. Her own experience of shifting from a short career in corporate immigration law to retail cosmetic/skincare department store owner and now to business development manager for the largest business brokerage firm in the US has shown her that midlife isn't the end of professional growth. It's a vibrant second or in her case third act. For many, this time is marked by a strong sense of purpose and clarity, offering the chance to align one's work with personal values, passions and a sense of learning. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Find Arden here: ardenedelcup@gmail.com 847-707-4430 Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Dec 11, 2024 · 23 min
Aging in Place - Senior Care At Home
Pris Johnson, Owner & designer at PC Shepard Construction LLC. She is a General Contractor (licensed, bonded & insured) & Realtor (licensed & insured). My parents celebrated 62 years of marriage before my dad passed away at 82. Mom was a healthy 81 and adjusting her home to be safer became my goal. I wanted her to remain in her home safely, for as long as possible. Whether modifying a home for one person or for several people, the adjustments are implemented to allow the residents to remain in a safe environment eliminating stress for the immediate family. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: https://www.facebook.com/PCShepardConstructionLLC PCShepardLLC@gmail.com 847-757-5454 Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Dec 4, 2024 · 36 min
Continuity of Care - Peter Miska
Peter Miska is a seasoned clinician in the Home Health, Home Care, and Hospice industry. He is currently the Regional Director of Program Development for Elite Care Management and Elite Care at Home. Elite Care Management is an Independently owned and operated Home Nursing /Home Care Agency that has been taking care of patients who require up to 24/7 nursing and/or aide services in the home for over 25 years. He also serves as the president of the Illinois Continuity of Care Organization, a board member of the Case Management Society of America, an active member of the American Case Management Association, Illinois Home Care And Hospice Counsel, Illinois Hospital Social Work Leadership Society, and a variety of other organizations in the healthcare industry Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petemiska/ 708-514-7113 pmiska@eliteathome.com Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Nov 27, 2024 · 22 min
Group Exercise & The Community It Builds
Danielle Knighton, the group fitness coordinator at the Lake Forest Fitness Center, has been teaching group fitness for eleven years and running the group fitness program at the Lake Forest Fitness Center for nine years. From Yoga to Spin they have a program for everyone. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: https://lfparksandrec.com/fitness-center https://www.bhhschicago.com/bio/danielleknighton dknighton@bhhschicago.com 312-545-5781 Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Nov 20, 2024 · 23 min
Memory Care Myths
Trina Anderson, Divisional Director of Memory at Senor Lifestyles, has been involved with Senior living for 35 years. She is an advocate for those that have dementia and their families. Trina talks to us about what memory care looks like today and the misconceptions surrounding this topic and those affected by it. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: https://www.alz.org/ https://www.seniorlifestyle.com/ https://teepasnow.com/ tanderson@seniorlifestyle.com 360-296-0201 Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Nov 13, 2024 · 36 min
The Bond Between Seniors and Caregivers - A Place At Home
Senior care has been a passion for Neelima Gaikwad for as long as long as she can remember. After Covid she noticed that seniors were fragmented from society and there was a lack of value and respect for our caregivers in society. It became her goal to strengthen the foundational bond between caregivers and seniors. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: www.aplaceathome.com/schaumburg/ 773-808-7881 schaumburg@aplaceathome.com Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Nov 6, 2024 · 23 min
Music Therapy, Memory Care & Dementia
Rebecca Freiman, MA, MT-BC, is the Director of Greater Chicago Music Therapy and has been a board-certified music therapist since 2005. Rebecca has worked as a music therapist on staff in long term and sub-acute skilled nursing care communities, hospice, and has published research about music therapy and multicultural practice. She founded her private practice, Greater Chicago Music Therapy, to provide music therapy services for adults with dementia, neurodiversity, neurological disorders and disabilities, as well as those receiving hospice care. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: www.greaterchicagomusictherapy.com www.musictherapyillinois.org www.musictherapy.org www.cbmt.org (847) 924 9185 rebecca@greaterchicagomusictherapy.com Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Oct 30, 2024 · 23 min
The Truth About Seniors and Mortgages
Eric Nowick has been in the mortgage industry for almost 30 years. Throughout his career he’s helped countless clients navigate the complexities of securing financing for their homes, providing personalized solutions that meet their unique needs. His deep understanding of market trends and lending practices allows him to guide his clients confidently through the mortgage process. He’s passionate about helping people achieve their homeownership dreams and looks forward to continuing to make a positive impact in their lives. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: https://www.phmloans.com/mortgageconsultant/ericnowik https://www.instagram.com/ericnowikphmloans https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericnowik/ https://www.facebook.com/ericnowikmortgage Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Oct 23, 2024 · 28 min
Fitness for Seniors
Chelsea Duggan is an expert in fitness, health and wellness. Founder of The Ritual Fit, she provides simple and effective rituals to level up your life. Her core belief in bringing health and wellness to others is that you should be fit enough to do the kinds of things you’d like to do. You should feel good, eat to fuel your body and enjoy your life. Chelsea lives this mantra through commitment to her clients, competing internationally as a world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and creating her own rituals for her and her family to live their best life. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: www.theritualfit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myritualfit/ Facebook: TheRitualFit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057567424922 chelseaduggan@mac.com 847-533-7281 Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Oct 16, 2024 · 29 min
Serving Seniors in Real Estate
Our hosts, Shannon & Jasmine, talk about their experience serving seniors in real estate, why it is so important to them and what they’ve done to better serve this community. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Oct 9, 2024 · 16 min
Legacy Videos Preserving Memories For Your Family
Dan “The Video Man” Gelford is a former interviewer for Steven Spielbergs project which interviewed holocaust survivors around the world. Since that project ended in 1998 Dan has been preserving the life stories of seniors across the country. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: www.keepsakefamilytreevideos.com www.personalhistoryinterviews.com dgelfond@hotmail.com Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Oct 2, 2024 · 23 min
Health Insurance & Medicare - What Do You Need to Know?
Michael Mann is not just a health insurance broker but a true leader in the community. He is a Trustee for the Village of Deer Park, Volunteers at the Barrington Career Center and teaches Medicare 101 throughout the Chicagoland area. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: TheMichaelMann.com Email: Michael.Mann@HealthMarkets.com Phone: 847-477-3343 Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Sep 25, 2024 · 34 min
Saving Your Home from Foreclosure..
Erica Minchella attorney and author of the book “Transforming Troubled Real Estate with Strategic Solutions” joins us to discuss the best strategies for dealing with troubled real estate. Erica is an attorney that handles real estate transactions and litigation. She handled bankruptcy cases for years before she started handling real estate cases and found that working with people in financial trouble is her most rewarding work. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: www.ecminchellalaw.com https://a.co/41odNvz Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins ..
Sep 18, 2024 · 36 min
Do You Have Undiagnosed ADHD?
Jorie Houlihan is a Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Lifebook Leader, public speaker and ADHD advocate who specializes in working with ADHD women, especially those diagnosed later in life. Having lived with undiagnosed ADHD until the age of 49 she understands these women’s unique challenges, strengths and perspectives. Her goal is to help every ADHD woman embrace their ADHD and how their brains work so that they can begin to live up their full potential with confidence! In this episode we discuss symptoms of ADHD, the impact on executive functioning and how to support those around you with ADHD and much more. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: https://www.facebook.com/joriehoulihancll https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan https://joriehoulihan.com jorie@joriehoulihan.com Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Sep 11, 2024 · 25 min
What is Adipose Stem Cell Therapy?
Linda Monty with Limitless Health & Wellness talks to us about adipose stem cell therapy. Adipose stem cells are the most pluripotent and powerful cells, being exceptionally young, only 10% of a person’s age expandable, and a perfect match to your own DNA. These unspecialized cells have the remarkable ability to transform into whatever the body needs, whether it be tendons, ligaments, nerves or bones. We are excited to share her insights, experiences and the latest developments in stem cell therapy. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: linda@limitlesshealthwellness.com Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Sep 4, 2024 · 36 min
Improving Your Health to Prevent Diabetes
Debbie Steinberg is a diabetes prevention specialist. She uses multiple programs to help people make changes to better their health. Her mission is to prevent or delay diabetes. After her own T2 diagnosis, this became her passion. She started on her own health journey and got certified from the CDC to be a group leader for the National Diabetes Prevention Program called, “Prevent T2”. She is also learning about advocacy and wants to bring awareness around personal health and diabetes prevention. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Links: https://diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test https://emergingwingshealthllc.com/ https://diabetes.org/ Librarian.debbie@gmail.com Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Aug 28, 2024 · 19 min
The What, When and How of Planning your Financial Future - Retirement Planning
The What, When and How of Planning your Financial Future An informative talk about long term care and how to prepare financially for your future. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Carey Rothbardt – Benefits Advisor Carey is a Benefits Advisor for the Association Member Benefits Advisor (AMBA) In relationship with the Illinois Retirement Teacher Association (IRTA) he assists in providing Dental and Vision insurance and helps with gaps in coverage for active and retired teachers. He also offers the same coverage for public employees. AMBA offers the following benefits: Cancer, heart, stroke, LTC, short-term health care, life insurance, emergency ambulance coverage, Medicare supplements, and more. AMBA’s relationship with the American Senior Benefits Association (ASBA) provides Carey with additional opportunities to provide benefits to Senior Communities and other associations focusing on aging in place, asset protection, and additional areas where help is needed. Email: carey.rothbardt@getamba.com linkedin.com/in/crothbardt Links Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Aug 21, 2024 · 19 min
What To Do With Grandma's Valuables - Silver, Silver Plate and Other Heirlooms
Learn about silver, silver plate and what you should do with the pieces Grandma left for you that you no longer have a desire to polish and maintain. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Guest & Senior Resource Team Member Jordan Kagan, The Man of Silver, is an expert at purchasing silver and silver plate items that you wish to remove from your home. Every day he works with clients in the comfort of their homes, offices, or banks in the counties of Cook, Lake, Kane, McHenry, and DuPage as well as his office in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The Man of Silver has a family tradition in the Chicago area of serving customer’s needs. His family has helped tens of thousands of happy customers over the past 60 years. Jordan is committed to giving his customers the best price on the silver or silver-plated pieces that they are selling. Jordan Kagan jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaganjordan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.m.kagan Website: themanofsilver.net Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins