About Nicole

About Me

Turning lived experience into practical guidance

Nicole began her journey as a caregiver in this world of schizophrenia in 2020 when her daughter became sick. After thrashing about for a few years, finding herself frustrated and desperate for information, she wrote the book on caregiving for someone with an SMI.

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Nicole continues to find ways to help caregivers across the US by getting the word out. Join her newsletter list for information on upcoming conferences and events. She speaks at Universities, Support Groups, Podcasts, and more. You can find her on:

Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches podcast

PsychCentral: Inside Schizophrenia podcast

30 Minute Memoirs (in the World of Schizophrenia): A Fireside Chat of Caregivers, Schizophrenics, and the Community Around Them – Inaugural Episode

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The Books

Practical guides for caregivers

Written with compassion and grounded in research — for the families who show up every day.

Available Now on Amazon

Schizophrenia & Related Disorders: A Handbook for Caregivers

A compassionate, practical guide for families navigating a diagnosis of schizophrenia or related disorders — from the first crisis to long-term caregiving strategies.

Coming Soon

Connected Care: A Practical Guide to Technology for Serious Mental Illness

A forward-looking guide to using apps, telehealth, and digital tools to support your loved one’s mental health care — and protect your own wellbeing.

Behind the Pages

Navigating SMI

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