People Worth Caring About podcast

People Worth Caring About

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 groundbreaking seasons—and continue here through raw, revealing conversations about dignity, trust, and human connection. Tune in—and discover why these are the people worth caring about.

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 groundbreaking seasons—and continue here through raw, revealing conversations about dignity, trust, and human connection. Tune in—and discover why these are the people worth caring about.

 

#131

30 Years of Shaping Healers with Peggy Abels of the University of Nebraska at Kearney

Peggy Abels, Director of Health Sciences at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, joins P... more

11 Dec 2025

09 MINS

09:32

11 Dec 2025


#130

When Good Vibes Lead to Great Care with Jessica Guerrero of Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lakeview

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Jessica Guerrero, Administrator of Eme... more

04 Dec 2025

13 MINS

13:56

04 Dec 2025


#129

A Teenager’s Perspective on Compassionate Care with Benjamin VanDiest of Mount Carmel Home

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Benjamin VanDiest, a sophomore at the ... more

01 Dec 2025

08 MINS

08:41

01 Dec 2025


#128

Choosing Kindness in Every Shift with Victoria Arrowsmith of Brookestone of Papillion

In this episode, Victoria Arrowsmith, a Certified Nursing Assistant of Brookestone of Papi... more

20 Nov 2025

09 MINS

09:55

20 Nov 2025


#127

Leading With Art and Heart with Collette Mieres of Ovation Heartwood Preserve

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Collette Mieres, Executive Director of... more

13 Nov 2025

14 MINS

14:00

13 Nov 2025


#126

From Criminology to Care: The Unlikely Path to Long-Term Care with Madison Guthrie of Vetter Senior ...

In this episode, Madison Guthrie, Director of Safety and Environmental Services of Vetter ... more

06 Nov 2025

10 MINS

10:28

06 Nov 2025


#125

Breaking Rural Stereotypes as a Male Caregiver with Chris Moninger of Brookestone View

In this heartfelt episode, Chris Moninger of Brookestone View shares his journey as a medi... more

30 Oct 2025

10 MINS

10:42

30 Oct 2025


#124

A Grandmother’s Legacy in Long-Term Care with Greg Ernst of Dial Senior Living

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Greg Ernst, Vice President of Operatio... more

23 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:34

23 Oct 2025


#123

How a 98-Year-Old “Turtle Catcher” Changed Everything with Maria Hudson of Good Samaritan

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks to Maria Hudson, Senior Lead Administrative... more

16 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:10

16 Oct 2025


#122

How a 101-Year-Old Became “Assistant” with Danielle Rasmussen of Linden Court

Host Peter Murphy Lewis is joined on this episode by [Danielle Rasmussen] (https://www.lin... more

09 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:30

09 Oct 2025


#121

The Power of Creativity in Assisted Living with Brenda Van Leer of Grandview Assisted and Independen...

Brenda Van Leer, Program Director at Grandview Assisted and Independent Living, shares how... more

02 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:17

02 Oct 2025