Final Approach to Compassion: Caregiving, Service & Healing with Jonathan Knaul

10/11/2025 1h 15min Temporada 4 Episodio 93

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Episode Synopsis


In this episode of Beyond the Frontline, host Donna sits down with Jonathan Knaul, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, test pilot, materials engineering PhD, author, and devoted caregiver. Jonathan shares his remarkable journey from a decorated military career to becoming the primary caregiver for his aging parents, both survivors of the Holocaust and World War II.

Donna and Jonathan explore the emotional terrain of caregiving, the weight and wisdom of intergenerational trauma, and the deeply human moments that come with supporting loved ones through dementia. This episode is an intimate look at resilience, identity, compassion, and the healing power of presence.

Resources & Links

Jonathan’s Book: Final Approach: A Test Pilot Story of Caring for Loved Ones — available on Amazon and major booksellersWebsite: finalapproachbook.com