76. Behind the Mic: What’s Next for the Podcast, Parenthood, and Dovetail
AND/BOTH Podcast - Real Conversations, Shared Experiences, and the Community You've Been Missing · Dr. Ashley Blackington
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Show Notes
In this behind-the-scenes solo episode, Ashley offers a much-needed update and peek into what’s happening on and off the mic. From wrapping up Season 7 and kicking off Season 8 with a brand-new roundtable series, to pressing pause on summer recording and launching a care logistics platform years in the making—this episode is full of transitions, clarity, and new beginnings. Ashley also shares the personal “why” behind Dovetail, her care coordination tool built from years of experience as an OT and caregiver advocate.
In this conversation:
- Why Season 8 is already shaping up to be the biggest yet
- The story behind the new Roundtable Series (and how it came to be)
- What summer looks like when you’re running a business and parenting
- Why the podcast recording calendar is going dark until September
- A peek into Ashley’s changing season of life—with all kids headed to school
- The origin story of Dovetail, a care logistics platform built for family caregivers
- How Ashley’s work as an occupational therapist shaped the platform’s mission
- Why care planning needs to start before crisis mode hits
- The demographic time bomb facing the caregiving system
- How Dovetail aims to make caregiving more collaborative, connected, and sustainable
Connect with Ashley:
Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.com
Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822
Instagram: @andboth_podcast