In the premiere episode of katie prentiss – sunshine soul, Katie opens her heart to share the story of her late mother, Margaret Catherine Branson. Through tender childhood memories, moments of laughter, and the challenges of her mother’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, she reflects on the beauty and complexity of their bond. Katie speaks candidly about the frustrations and heartache of being a caregiver, and the lessons that emerged from that difficult season. This moving introduction explores love, loss, and the quiet strength that carries us through grief, setting the tone for a season filled with warmth, honesty, and reflection.

01:26 A Comedic Take on Moms

04:17 Early Memories of Mom

12:03 College Years and Mom's Accident

24:32 Mom's Decline and Diagnosis

28:51 Caregiving and Final Moments

38:04 A Letter to Mom

To learn more about Katie and to keep up-to-date on Wake Up Maggie production, visit Wake Up Maggie Movie dot com.

This season of katie prentiss – sunshine soul was produced and edited by Lindsay Guentzel. Music for the show was created by Adam Sweeney.

For more information and resources on frontotemporal dementia, visit https://www.theaftd.org/

And https://www.beyondmemory.org/

and https://www.remembermeftd.com/

Links:

Katie Prentiss https://www.katieprentiss.com/

Lindsay Guentzel https://lindsayguentzel.com/

Adam Sweeney https://adamacreative.com/

Wake Up Maggie https://www.katieprentiss.com/wake-up-maggie

Sunshine Soul Podcast https://www.katieprentiss.com/sunshine-soul-podcast