The Marie Forleo Podcast 465 - The ONE Thing Every Caregiver Needs to Survive | Emma Heming Willis
Nov 18, 2025
Emma Heming Willis, a mother, advocate, and co-founder of Make Time Wellness, shares her profound journey as a caregiver for her husband, Bruce Willis, who has frontotemporal dementia. She opens up about the realities of caregiving, the importance of asking for help, and her wake-up call concerning caregiver health. Emma also discusses the nuances of diagnosis, managing emotional challenges, and creating a supportive environment. Her key takeaway is that every caregiver needs support and permission to seek it early to thrive.
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How A Gym Meeting Led To Marriage
- Emma Heming Willis met Bruce Willis through a gym connection and a pushed trip to Turks and Caicos led to their relationship.
- That early story shows how small choices and trustworthy friends can open unexpected life paths.
FTD Can Hide As Relationship Issues
- Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) often 'whispers' and can be mistaken for relationship problems.
- FTD can present primarily as speech changes (PPA) rather than memory loss, making detection hard.
Push For Scans When Gut Senses Change
- If you notice persistent personality or communication changes, push for medical scans and evaluation.
- Advocate even if you must go over your person's head to get answers and support.
