The Burden of Caregiving

August 6, 2026

Our next guest took an extraordinary journey through one of the most remote regions of the Himalayas, but this wasn’t simply about adventure. It was a deeply personal quest to come to terms with loss, mental illness, and addiction within his own family. Nigel Roberts is a former World Bank director and the author of The Leopard and the Moon, a new memoir that blends a remarkable trek through Nepal with a candid story of grief, resilience, and self-discovery and joins the show.

About the Author

Sean Thrunk
Producer

Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!