Emma Heming Willis: The Reality Of Bruce Willis' Dementia & Caregiving

To Watch The Show:    / @theskinnyconfidential   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick:   / laurynbosstick   To connect with Michael Bosstick:   / michaelbosstick   Ep.980: Join us as we sit down with Emma Heming Willis – author, advocate, and dedicated voice for caregivers and families affected by frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A wife, mother of two, and stepmother of three, Emma is the Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Make Time Wellness, a company focused on empowering women through brain health education and support. In this episode, Emma opens up about her husband Bruce Willis’s FTD diagnosis and shares the realities of being a caregiver. She discusses the emotional, mental, and physical challenges that come with caregiving, breaks down common misconceptions surrounding FTD, highlights the importance of brain health awareness and early education, and reveals the lessons, tools, and support systems that have helped her navigate this journey. Emma also shares how she transformed personal adversity into purpose-driven advocacy, offering hope, guidance, and community for families facing similar challenges. This is an honest, powerful conversation about resilience, caregiving, brain health, and finding strength through connection. Chapters ✨ 00:00 Meet Emma Hemming Willis 00:48 Why She Shares in Real Time 01:57 Diagnosis With No Roadmap 04:14 What FTD Really Is 05:45 Ambiguous Loss and Grief 07:24 Causes and Awareness of Dementia 08:40 Helping Kids Understand 10:28 Caregiver Self Care and Sleep 14:03 Asking for Help and Finding Community 16:25 Advocacy and Early Signs 20:32 Protecting Your Energy Bubble 29:16 Brain Health Supplements and Women 32:48 Women First Wellness 33:21 Simple Brain Health 39:11 Raising Resilient Girls 39:59 Brain Health Basics 41:40 Tech And Connection 43:49 Train Your Brain 47:02 Caregiving Reality Check 48:41 Planning For Care 55:59 Care Team Today 57:53 Make Time Wellness Details 59:41 Final Thanks And Links For Detailed Show Notes visit http://thebossticks.com To connect with Emma Heming Willis click   / emmahemingwillis   Read More on The Skinny Confidential https://www.theskinnyconfidential.com Head to our ShopMy page https://shopmy.us/thebossticks and LTK page https://www.shopltk.com/explore/laury... to find all of the products mentioned in each episode. To Shop Make Time Wellness visit http://maketimewellness.com/skinny and use code skinny for 20% off for a limited time.  This episode is sponsored by PVOLVE Head to http://pvolve.com/skinny and use code SKINNY for 15% off sitewide, or on class packs at a Pvolve studio near you. This episode is sponsored by FRE Nicotine Try FRE Nicotine Pouches today at http://FREpouch.com and use code SKINNY for 25% off for NEW customers only. WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. This episode is sponsored by Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to http://Wayfair.com/outdoor right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit http://Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SKINNYHAIR. This episode is sponsored by Polymarket Polymarket is now available in the U.S. App Store, with pop culture markets launching very soon. Download the app now and use code SKINNY to skip the waitlist and be first in line when those markets go live. This episode is sponsored by Truvia If you’re looking for a better way to enjoy sweetness with zero calories per serving, you really need to try the new Truvia® Allulose Plus Stevia Sweetener & Monk Fruit Sweetener—available online and nationwide at Kroger, Target and your favorite local grocery retailer. This episode is sponsored by TruFru Find it now in the freezer aisle of your grocery store! Produced by Dear Media. To learn more visit http://dearmedia.com.