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I sat through dozens of my wife’s cancer appointments. Not once did anyone ask how I was doing. My question to caregivers: when did a doctor last ask how YOU were doing?

Four days before she died, Dolly Parton told People she was dealing with health issues she “just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.” If Dolly Parton, with every resource in the world, could let her own health slide while caring for someone she loved, anyone can.

I wrote about her in TIME and argued that we should start treating caregiving like a diagnosis. Not because caregivers are "sick", but because the healthcare system should finally see the person sitting next to the patient.

The essay went VIRAL. And it inspired an entire episode of the Tamron Hall show: “Caregiving: A New Diagnosis?”

I’m honored to be part of it alongside Yvette Nicole Brown, Faith Hill, Dr. Helen Ouyang, Jerri McElroy and Rimbatara “Neo” Neomardhika.

It airs Friday, Oct. 16 on TV and YouTube.

What have YOU let slide while watching over someone you love? And what do YOU think we should do to support caregivers?

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This is a post full of love for my Soror @tamronhall 🩷💚 and her lovely the @tamronhallshow for having me and so many other caregivers and caregiving advocates on to have a substantive conversation about all things #caregiving!

The episode airs this Friday!

And peep that updo the always fabulous @gabriellecorney created for me! I did my own makeup and styling! 🥰 The suit is from @andotherstories and the pink flower pin I made... I miss you @joann_stores 😩

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Caregiving as a health diagnosis? Catch me on the Tamron Hall Show this Friday!

I think caregiving is a deep act of love, BUT the body keeps the score.

This Friday, the Tamron Hall Show is devoting a full episode to this pressing question.

My answer is YES! And when I say "diagnosis", I don’t mean disease, but being SEEN.

I've learned firsthand through my own caregiving experiences, what it means to be the "invisible second patient". Your own health needs, sleep and well-being quietly disappear while you're fighting for someone you love.

There are now over 60 million family caregivers in America, and yet our healthcare system barely sees them. My proposal is to get caregiving as a "diagnosis" in the healthcare system (which as we all know, only operates on billing codes 😂).

That way, we can SCREEN, CODE, TRACK and TREAT it - and caregivers can get support before their own health becomes a crisis.

Thank you to Tamron Hall for bringing this urgent conversation to a national audience, alongside incredible voices sharing their caregiving journeys.

Please catch the episode on Friday afternoon on TV or YouTube and lmk what you think!

If a caregiver goes down, TWO people go down....

It's time we start caring for the caregivers. ❤️

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TOMORROW.

There’s something powerful about stepping away from the noise, getting out into nature, and giving yourself permission to pause, reflect, and reconnect.

Tomorrow, we’re gathering for the 2nd Annual Reflections Hike, a morning centered around reflection, mindfulness, self-love, and intentional connection.

This isn’t just a hike.

It’s an opportunity to check in with yourself.

To think about where you’ve been.

To acknowledge how far you’ve come.

To release what no longer serves you.

To get clear about where you’re going.

And to do it alongside people who are also making space for themselves.

We’ll hike, meditate, journal, reflect, and connect while enjoying the beauty of Panola Mountain State Park.

📅 Tomorrow, September 26, 2026
⏰ Meet us at 9:00 AM
🥾 Hike begins at 9:30 AM
📍 Panola Mountain State Park
5089 Flat Bridge Rd SW
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Please plan to arrive by 9:00 AM so we can gather, get settled, and prepare to begin together.

This experience is donation-based because we want to continue creating Save Yourself Experiences that are accessible to our community. Anything you’re able to contribute helps us continue creating these spaces throughout the year.

Come as you are. Bring your journal. Bring your reflections. Bring an open heart.

Tomorrow, we hike.
We breathe.
We reflect.
We reconnect.

See you on the trail.

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OUR Weekly September Skate Sessions! Join me and friends @ Cosmo to roll to some music for a couple hours☺️🤗

or not, it’s whatever lol

Had to change some dates around so lock in!🤧🤣

Tuesday, September 1st @ 6:30p
❗️SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH @ 3p❗️
Friday, September 18th @ 6:30p
❗️THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th @ 6:30p❗️

All experience levels are welcome bookies. We love sharing tips n tricks!💛💛

#comoskates! #blackskaters #allarewelcome

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✨ DON’T FORGET ABOUT THIS MONTH’S GIVEAWAY! ✨

There’s still time to get your entry in!

One lucky winner is going home with a Peaceful Productivity Bundle featuring:

🌿 The Peaceful Productivity Journey Starter Toolkit by the one and only Dr. Jerri D. McElroy

📿 A handcrafted waistbead created by ME, just for the winner

🕯️ An affirmation candle to set the mood for intentional moments of reflection and self-care

And listen… I’m especially excited about creating your waistbead! 😍 I get to make a strand specifically for YOU, choosing the colors and energy with you in mind. There’s something special about wearing a piece that was created intentionally and made just for you. ✨

How to enter:
Every purchase made on my website during August = an entry!

🛍️ Each item purchased counts as ONE entry.

So yes, the more items you purchase, the more chances you have to win! 👀

📅 Giveaway ends August 31st

🎉 Winner announced September 2nd

If you’ve been thinking about placing an order, this is your sign!

Good luck! 🍀✨

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🎉 AUGUST GIVEAWAY IS HERE! 🎉

I wanted to do something special to thank you all for supporting my small business this month, so every purchase you make in August gives you a chance to win a bundle designed to help you feel grounded, intentional, and inspired.

✨ One lucky winner will receive:
💚 The Peaceful Productivity Journey Starter Toolkit by the amazing Dr. Jerri D. McElroy
✨ A handcrafted Rhoyal Beauty Beads waistbead
🕯️ An affirmation candle to help create a peaceful atmosphere while you plan, reflect, and reset.

Here’s how to enter:
• Every purchase made on my website during the month of August is automatically entered.
• Each item purchased = 1 entry.
(Purchase 3 items? That’s 3 entries!)

Whether you’re shopping for waistbeads, handcrafted copper jewelry, crystals, or digital products, every item you purchase gets you another chance to win.

🗓️ Entries close: August 31
🎉 Winner announced: September 2

Thank you for continuing to support my dream and allowing me to create pieces that become part of your journey. I can’t wait to bless one of you with this beautiful bundle!
Good luck! 💚✨

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@mocktailsnmonologues was everything I KNEW it would be!

The talent, the atmosphere, the people, the energy… I could go on and on! Gratitude for choosing Rhoyal Beauty Beads to be the vendor for this week 🫶🏽

I am so grateful for every soul I connected with. If you’re looking for a community vibe on a Monday night, you need to be at @aromas_tea_bar_atl !

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Hey Everyone, I wanted to inform you all that I am able to attend my 2-week scholarship program to Penland School of Craft this July. 😁🎉🎉 I want to thank you for every share, like, word of encouragement, and any donations that I have received in recent months. All your support means the world to me, and thank you again for helping me get here. The fundraiser is still open, if you would like to fund my experiences or expenses on campus and again Thank you for all of the love and support!!! 🥳🎉🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

#penlandschoolofcrafts #scholarship #award #artist #fundraiser

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Women of Notability proudly announces a moment of historic significance as our founding visionary duo, Yulonda Pride-Foster and Jerri McElroy, have been awarded Honorary Doctorates in recognition of their extraordinary leadership, enduring service, and transformational impact from Chosen Christian University.

This distinguished honor reflects decades of dedication to empowering women, cultivating leadership, and building a legacy that extends far beyond our organization.

Through their vision, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment, Women of Notability has become a beacon of empowerment, growth, and sisterhood for countless women.

We celebrate not only their individual achievements, but the lasting legacy they have created through service to others.

Please join us in honoring Dr. Yulonda Pride Foster and Dr. Jerri McElroy on this remarkable and well-deserved accomplishment. 💜🎓🎉

#WONlove #chosen #CCU #HonoraryDoctorate #WomenofNotability

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Hey Everyone, I wanted to share an update about my fundraiser for the Penland School of Crafts 2-week class program this July. We have so far raised $300 which I am extremely grateful for, and I truly appreciate anyone who has donated, shared, or interacted with my fundraising. I still need to raise $1,400 to cover the rest of the expenses for the classes, and again I really appreciate any support shown towards this program. I am truly thankful to everyone who has helped me get to this point, and I ask for your continued support. Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/KTMSLg?utm_medium=qr&utm_source=qr&fbclid=IwdGRjcASNGglleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEelmvFtqXA6luPR0W-qYwiNZYPjg2AdiW-Wr_8xoh5Xqj52YDtAH7gM6wbDr0_aem_6HlTw0kXarH4_YJV_ehkLg&vid=1qs1uy

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Grateful. 💚
Thank you to everyone who supported, shared, and believes in TeaMe Cafe’ —your generosity, shares, and encouragement have meant everything.

Each donation, repost, and kind word helps carry this vision forward.
Your support is helping bring this vision to life—one cup, one connection at a time. 🍵

The campaign may be over… but the journey continues. 🍵💚
We’re excited for what’s next and can’t wait to welcome you into the space we’re building together.

Stay connected. The best is yet to come.

To community, connection, and a perfect cup of tea. 🍵🌿

— Jerri
linktr.ee/teamecafe

#TeaMeCafe #ThankYOU #TeaLove #cafe #generosity

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