Podcasts about caregiverburnout

More than nine in ten respondents to the Caregiving Welfare Association’s ongoing survey have experienced—or expect to experience—caregiver overwhelm. Yet guilt, family expectations and the fear that nobody else can provide the same care often stop caregivers from taking a break. Michelle Martin speaks with Steven Yeo, Executive Director of the Caregiving Welfare Association, about recognising burnout, balancing employment with caregiving, preparing someone else to step in and making respite a normal, planned part of care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever said yes while your whole body begged for no, this quick Spiritual Spotlight is your permission slip to come back to yourself. We're naming a truth that can feel hard to believe when you're a helper: your boundary is not a betrayal. A limit doesn't mean your heart is closed. It means your energy, time, and capacity matter, too.We talk about why boundaries feel so uncomfortable for healers, empaths, caregivers, nurses, moms, intuitive spaceholders, and lifelong people pleasers. When you've been taught that love equals availability, you can start to confuse being loving with being endlessly accessible. But those aren't the same thing. You can care deeply and still say no. You can be spiritual without carrying everyone else's emotional backpack. A boundary is simple, honest clarity: what you can offer, what you cannot carry, and where you end and someone else begins.We also get real about what happens when you change the pattern. Not everyone will celebrate your new limits, especially people who benefited from you having none. Their discomfort doesn't automatically mean you're doing something wrong. Sometimes it means healing is finally happening. We close with grounded self-reflection questions to help you spot where you're overextending, what you fear will happen if you honor your limit, and whether “selfish” is actually just “unfamiliar.”If this landed, subscribe, share it with a fellow overgiver, and leave a review so more people can find support in setting healthy boundaries. What boundary would bring you peace this week?Support the showSpiritual Spotlight Series is hosted by Rachel Garrett, RN, CCH — Akashic Records Practitioner, Master Energy Healer, and Certified Crystal Healer.Conversations about the things we almost don't say out loud. For the ones who feel everything — but question it.Each episode features real stories of spiritual awakening, healing, and transformation from guests across all walks of life, alongside solo teachings on Akashic Records, crystal healing, nervous system support, and intuitive development.Healing doesn't have to be heavy.New: Join the monthly live Akashic reading → YouTube membership at $4.99/month → youtube.com/@rachelgarrett/membership✨ Explore More Spiritual Wisdom & Stay Connected

Send Cathy a text:)Have you ever walked out of a doctor's appointment wishing you had asked one more question?If so, you're not alone.Many caregivers believe advocacy means having all the answers. But what if becoming a great advocate isn't about knowing everything?What if it's about having the courage to ask the next question?In this episode of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, Cathy shares the lessons she's learned after years of advocating for her husband through cancer, stem cell transplants, hospital stays, insurance appeals, and countless medical appointments.You'll discover how asking better questions, trusting your instincts, taking notes, seeking second opinions, and building relationships with your care team can help you become a more confident advocate—without feeling like you have to become a medical expert.Most importantly, you'll be reminded that no one knows your loved one quite like you do.In this episode you'll learn:

When we go through heavy trauma or the continuous, exhausting cycle of caretaking, people love to throw clichés at us claiming "everything happens for a reason" or "this will just make you stronger." But the truth is, we all have an absolute breaking point. In this episode, Dr. B sits down with architect Pam Sandler to talk about the raw reality of chronic depression, severe anxiety, and what it really feels like to be forced into survival mode for years.Pam opens up about the deep, compounding grief of raising special needs children, navigating missed milestones, and carrying profound personal loss. Together, they explore why toxic resilience fails us, how childhood trauma shapes our inner critics, and the critical importance of building a psychological safety net before reaching complete burnout.In This Episode:The Reality of Caregiver Burnout: Navigating survival mode when supporting family members with special needsDebunking Toxic Resilience: Why clichés fail us and how to acknowledge true emotional limitsChildhood Conditioning & Inner Critics: How early experiences influence how we process adult stressBuilding a Psychological Safety Net: Practical ways to prevent total emotional and physical collapseResources & Links Mentioned:Free Live Training: Register for the Free Mentally STRONG TrainingJoin the Mission: Sign up for our mailing listOfficial Website: Mentally STRONGAbout Pam Sandler: Pam Sandler is an architect, mother, and advocate for caregiver mental health. Drawing from her personal journey of navigating chronic depression while balancing professional demands and family caregiving, she speaks openly about mental health, resilience, and removing the stigma around burnout.About Your Host: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Ed.D, PMHNP-BC) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Healthcare Education. Having navigated profound personal trials, Dr. B created the Mentally STRONG Method to help individuals process trauma, manage stress, and build lasting resilience.Connect with Dr. B & Mentally STRONG:Facebook: Dr. Cristi BundukamaraInstagram: @cristibundukamaraYouTube: Dr. B Mentally STRONG

Send Cathy a text:)You never imagined you'd become the scheduler, medication manager, nurse, insurance expert, researcher, or advocate for someone you love.But here you are.In this episode of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, we explore how caregiving quietly changes us—not just through the roles we take on, but through the confidence, resilience, and strength we build along the way.Through personal stories, reflections, and encouragement, you'll discover that every appointment, every question, every mistake, and every act of love has been shaping you into someone more capable than you ever imagined.In this episode you'll discover: ☕ Why none of us truly signs up to become a caregiver ☕ The unexpected roles caregivers learn to navigate ☕ How mistakes often become our greatest teachers ☕ Why advocacy looks different with every doctor and care team ☕ The surprising ways caregiving helps us growReflection Question: Who am I becoming through this?Because maybe...instead of simply surviving...you're becoming.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhy can giving feel easy, but receiving feel uncomfortable?In this Spiritual Spotlight Series Quick Tip, Rachel Garrett explores why empaths, healers, caregivers, space holders, and chronic givers often struggle to accept help, rest, compliments, support, or care without guilt.For many people, the nervous system has learned that love, worth, or belonging comes from being useful. So when someone offers support, the body may immediately brace and questions appear: What do they want in return? Am I being selfish? Do I deserve this?Rachel shares why receiving is a spiritual practice, not a weakness. When we constantly give without allowing ourselves to receive, we can become depleted, disconnected, resentful, and less able to hear our intuition clearly.You'll learn how to notice resistance to receiving without judging yourself, how nervous system patterns influence your ability to accept support, and a simple body-based practice using the affirmation:“I am allowed to receive.”You'll also discover practical ways to begin receiving today—accepting a compliment without deflecting, resting before exhaustion takes over, allowing someone to help you, and choosing relationships and spaces where you don't always have to be the strong one.If you're always the person everyone turns to but struggle to let others show up for you, this episode is your reminder that healing isn't only about what you give.Sometimes healing is learning how to let yourself receive.Support the showSpiritual Spotlight Series is hosted by Rachel Garrett, RN, CCH — Akashic Records Practitioner, Master Energy Healer, and Certified Crystal Healer.Conversations about the things we almost don't say out loud. For the ones who feel everything — but question it.Each episode features real stories of spiritual awakening, healing, and transformation from guests across all walks of life, alongside solo teachings on Akashic Records, crystal healing, nervous system support, and intuitive development.Healing doesn't have to be heavy.New: Join the monthly live Akashic reading → YouTube membership at $4.99/month → youtube.com/@rachelgarrett/membership✨ Explore More Spiritual Wisdom & Stay Connected

How to Love a Spouse Who Has Psychological ProblemsWhen a spouse struggles with anxiety, depression, severe ADHD, OCD, or another ongoing psychological problem, it can be easy to shift from being a partner into being a caregiver. Over-caretaking, avoiding conflict, or tolerating harmful behavior may seem loving but can lead to burnout, resentment, and an unhealthy relationship. Coach Jack explains how to balance compassion for a spouse's struggles with boundaries that protect both partners and the marriage.What You'll LearnHow to distinguish supporting a spouse from taking on too much responsibility for themHow healthy boundaries can protect your spouse, yourself, and your relationshipHow to respond when psychological symptoms become an excuse for demanding or abusive behaviorHow to maintain your own well-being without abandoning compassion for your spouseWant to Work With Coach Jack?The Difficult Partner Coaching Package can help you work toward a healthier relationship while changing patterns that leave you feeling trapped, over-responsible, or emotionally exhausted. Coach Jack helps clients develop more constructive relationship patterns while balancing care for a spouse with care for themselves and the marriage.Key TakeawaysPsychological problems do not eliminate the need for healthy boundaries.Excessive caretaking can contribute to burnout and codependency.A spouse's anger about a boundary does not necessarily mean the boundary is harmful.Consistency is important when establishing healthier limits.Caring for yourself helps you remain a partner rather than becoming only a caregiver.Additional ResourcesDifficult Partner Coaching PackageConsultationsWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!Bedtime can be especially challenging for children who have experienced trauma, loss, or disrupted attachment—and even harder when parents disagree about how to respond. In this episode of Weekend Wisdom from Creating a Family, we share practical ways to approach bedtime as a team, divide the parenting load more fairly, support your child's need for connection and regulation, and protect your relationship from exhaustion and resentment.Resources:When Parenting Feels Uneven: Helping Your Partner Step InSleep Issues in Adopted, Foster, and Kinship ChildrenFocus on Father Involvement and Co-parenting: Why It MattersSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review.  This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building

Millions of people care for loved ones every day — but who takes care of the caregiver? In this episode, Host Gabe Howard sits down with actress Cathryn Dylan Ortiz, whose powerful portrayal of Brenda in HBO Max's hit medical drama “The Pitt” sparked widespread conversations about caregiver burnout, anxiety, depression, and the invisible mental health struggles that often go unnoticed. Cathryn shares how she prepared for one of the show's most emotionally impactful storylines by combining extensive research with her own lived experience. Together, she and Gabe explore why mental illness and mental health issues often hide behind a calm exterior and how caregivers frequently ignore their own emotional needs. Listeners will learn: why caregiver burnout is a serious mental health issue — not just stress what HBO Max's “The Pitt” gets right about portraying mental health without stereotypes how simply asking "How are you doing?" can make a meaningful difference why caregivers often feel guilty asking for help themselves Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, child, friend, or simply trying to better understand someone who is, this episode offers compassionate insights into caregiver burnout, emotional overload, and the importance of recognizing that caregivers deserve support, too. Our guest, Cathryn Dylan Ortiz, is an actress and graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama, where she earned her BFA in Acting. She is best known for her recurring role as Brenda Azurmendi on HBO Max's acclaimed medical drama The Pitt, as well as appearances on Marshals, Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order: SVU, The Rookie, Chicago Justice, and Ray Donovan. Her portrayal of Brenda - a mother whose son's medical emergency reveals her own silent mental health crisis - sparked widespread conversations among viewers of the HBO MAX series about caregiver burnout, dissociation, and the hidden emotional toll of caregiving. Following the response to the storyline, Cathryn has used her platform to engage in conversations surrounding mental health awareness, caregiver support, and the power of storytelling to help people feel seen. Beyond acting, Cathryn is passionate about epilepsy advocacy, mental health advocacy, and animal welfare. She is involved with the Epilepsy Foundation Los Angeles and is committed to helping bridge the gap between storytelling, education, and meaningful public conversation. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

WHAT THE LISTENER WILL LEARN •         How the way you treat your own health is teaching your kids how to treat theirs •         Why self-sacrifice looks like love but often functions as a liability •         The difference between modeling struggle and modeling resilience •         How to use your family as fuel instead of an excuse KEY IDENTITY THEMES •         Caregiver to self-leader •         Modeling behavior, not just giving advice •         Breaking the generational pattern of self-erasure •         Family as motivation, not obstacle Take the Metabolic Assessment https://vip.lwcvip.com/calibrationquiz Message Jason on Facebook Follow Jason Cook in InstagramFollow Jason Cook on FBEmail Jason Cook here jason@lwcvip.comClient Results click hereJoin the Life Warrior Metabolism CommunitySupplements

Are you a mom who has put her own health on the back burner because someone else needs you more? Or maybe you're caring for a child with autism or an aging parent and have no idea where to even begin when it comes to your own wellbeing?  We cover: What 21 years of caring for a child with autism actually taught one mom about the human body Why caregivers are silently aging faster and what to do about it before it's too late The biological layers underneath an autism diagnosis that most doctors never address The specific blood labs that need to be optimized that could be the first domino for both you and your child What really happens when you stop sacrificing your health and start treating yourself like a patient too   Nadia Elkhatib hosts Biohacking Autism, a weekly podcast bringing biohacking, peptides, and functional medicine to autism families. Nadia spent years working in Silicon Valley tech before her son Jimmy's autism diagnosis pulled her into a different kind of research entirely. For 19 years she has worked on the integrative side of autism: biomedical protocols and most recently hormone and thyroid optimization. After her own labs surfaced significant metabolic and hormonal dysfunction, she expanded her work into caregiver longevity, the recognition that her own healthspan is her son's safety net. Real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them. Contact Nadia Elkhatib: Website: https://biohackautism.com  Podcast: Biohacking Autism - https://biohackautism.captivate.fm/listen  Email: nadia@biohackautism.com   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HackMyAgeClips YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

Text Us!In this episode of the Raising Disabled Podcast, we are talking about 40+ ways to avoid caregiver burnout.  We talk about:what caregiver burnout is,what it can feel like physically and emotionally,how and why it happens to every single caregiver at some point,and then we share 40+ tips to avoid burnout or make it more manageable. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

Caregiver burnout often goes unnoticed until it deeply impacts both the caregiver and those they support. In this episode, host Brian Levy is joined by Dr. Tonya Cunningham, a grief counselor and speaker, and Christina Solis, a caregiver manager, to explore the emotional, mental, and physical toll caregiver fatigue takes and offer practical strategies for prevention and support. Their insights shed light on how caregivers become the “unseen patients” and the vital importance of self-care and community acknowledgment. 

Caring for an aging partner alone takes a physical, emotional, and financial toll. Learn how to recognize early burnout and find local caregiving resources. https://bit.ly/4hIV9SgWhat happens when the person you love also becomes the person you provide 24/7 physical care for? In this episode of Everyone Dies, Marianne and Charlie examine the rapidly growing reality of elder spousal caregiving as lifespans lengthen and family sizes shrink. We discuss:The "Godzilla Principle" of Caregiving: Why addressing small burnout signals early prevents total breakdown.The Weight of Pre-Bereavement: Grieving a partner while they are still here, and navigating the emotional conflict of sadness, anger, and guilt.The Financial Sinkhole: Asset spend-downs, long-term care insurance limits, and Medicaid realities.Practical Guidance: Finding local Area Agencies on Aging, avoiding scams, and joining peer support communities.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Ode to New Socks03:24 - Recipe of the Week: "Guaczilla" Guacamole 03:56 - The "Godzilla Principle" Applied to Caregiver Burnout 08:40 - "Bambi Meets Godzilla" & Healthcare Systems 10:31 - Spousal Caregiving: The Growing Reality & Demographics16:08 - Caregiving Resources & How to Avoid Scams 24:15 - In Memoriam: Juan Jose Valdez (Last Marine in Vietnam) 27:30 - Outro#caregiverlife #caregiving #agingparents #spousalcaregiver #caregiverburnout #griefsupport #dementiacare #eldercare #endoflife #everyoneDiesPodcast #longtermcare #caregiverstress #agingpopulationSupport the show

Send us Fan MailBeing “the strong one” sounds like praise until it starts to feel like a rule you can't break. If you're the family caregiver who keeps track of the meds, the appointments, the bills, the behavior changes, and the constant next thing, you may look capable on the outside while feeling depleted on the inside. We're naming that reality honestly, because being human is not a spiritual failure and caregiver burnout is not a character flaw.We unpack the hidden work that so many caregivers carry: the mental load of remembering, the emotional weight of watching someone you love change, and the quiet loneliness that comes when people only see the outcomes, not the cost. Then we turn to a grounding truth from Scripture through Hagar's story in Genesis: God is “the God who sees me.” That perspective matters when caregiving feels like a wilderness, because you are not overlooked, and you are not only useful, you are loved.From there, we draw a clear line between faithfulness and exhaustion. Jesus invites the weary and burdened, and he also models rest, prayer, and stepping away from constant demand. We talk about what real strength can look like right now: telling the truth before burnout tells it for you, asking for one specific kind of help, receiving support without apologizing, and building small rhythms of restoration that are realistic in everyday caregiving life.If you know someone who's tired of holding it all together, share this episode with them. Subscribe, leave a review, and help more family caregivers find hope and practical support in their season of caring.

WHAT THE LISTENER WILL LEARN •        How decades of self-sacrifice create a permission block •        Why time opening up does not automatically lead to action •        How to start choosing yourself without guilt •        What identity reclamation actually looks like in real daily life KEY IDENTITY THEMES •        Permission and self-leadership •        Identity reclamation after caregiving •        The caretaker cycle and how to break it •        Modeling self-care for the next generation Message Jason on Facebook Follow Jason Cook in InstagramFollow Jason Cook on FBEmail Jason Cook here jason@lwcvip.comClient Results click hereJoin the Life Warrior Metabolism CommunitySupplements

What happens when unexpected company arrives, plans change, and your normal dog-care routine gets turned upside down?This past weekend, I had unexpected family company for three days. But with sanctuary and farm responsibilities taking approximately six hours every day—not to mention finishing my house and preparing for the upcoming Woody's Place renovation—the daily responsibilities did not simply disappear.In this episode of Life With Old Dogs, I share how I temporarily simplify the sanctuary routine while ensuring every resident's essential needs are met.I discuss:• The difference between an older dog's essential needs and an ideal daily routine• The sanctuary responsibilities that remain non-negotiable• Why feeding, fresh water, medications, bathroom access, cleanliness, safety, and comfort always come first• How I adjust walks and activities when life gets busy• Simple ways to include family and visitors in your dog-care routine• Why older dogs do not have to participate in everything we do• Creating safe, comfortable spaces where dogs can relax while we enjoy time away• Letting go of caregiver guilt when routines temporarily change• Why flexibility can help prevent caregiver burnout• The importance of maintaining an identity and a life outside of caregiving• Reconnecting with your dog after a busy few days—even if it involves a car ride and a pup cupCaring deeply for an older dog does not mean every day has to follow a perfect schedule.Sometimes life happens.The routine changes.The walk is shorter.Your dog stays home in the air conditioning while you spend time with family.And that is okay.When their essential needs are met and they are safe, healthy, comfortable, and loved, allowing flexibility is not a failure in caregiving. It is part of creating a sustainable life—for you and for the older dogs who depend on you.Life With Old DogsHelping older dogs live longer, healthier, happier lives—and helping the people who love them enjoy the journey.Support the showLifeWithOldDogs.com https://www.instagram.com/wp_lifewitholddogs/https://www.youtube.com/@lifewitholddogshttps://www.tiktok.com/@lifewitholddogsWoody's Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuaryhttps://www.wpsgss.orghttps://www.facebook.com/WoodysPlaceSeniorGermanShepherdSanctuaryWe would LOVE it if you could leave a thumbs-up or comment! Please and thank you!You can support our podcast by going to http://www.patreon.com/LifeWithOldDogsEvery little bit helps, and your support is what keeps the #Lifewitholddogs podcast going.

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, veteran journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with Rev. Dr. Sabrina Jordan, lead pastor of Wesley Chapel in Toronto, to explore the intersection of faith, caregiving, resilience, and rest. As both a pastor and caregiver to her aging parents, including her mother living with Parkinson's disease, Sabrina knows firsthand what it feels like to carry heavy responsibilities while trying to remain faithful to God's calling. She shares how Psalm 23, daily prayer, and a deeper understanding of God as the Good Shepherd have transformed the way she approaches ministry, caregiving, exhaustion, and the pressure to perform.In this episode, Sabrina and Lorna discuss: How she's learning to replace striving with faithfulness and discover God's invitation to rest as she cares for aging parents, leads a congregation, and navigates the demands of life. The challenge of caring for her mother with Parkinson's disease while serving as a pastor, and how God's presence sustains her through seasons of exhaustion and uncertainty. Psalm 23, and how the Good Shepherd leads weary souls to still waters, offering practical wisdom for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life, caregiving, or ministry. The invitation to rediscover the beauty of quiet faithfulness, learning that God never asks us to carry burdens we were never meant to bear alone. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep13=====Rev. Dr. Sabrina Jordan has served as Lead Pastor of Wesley Chapel Free Methodist Church in Toronto since 2007. She is passionate about walking alongside people at every stage of their faith journey, helping them encounter God in meaningful, life-shaping ways. Sabrina believes the church is called to be a true community of belonging—where people are known, loved, and invited into deeper relationship with Christ and with one another. She is especially committed to investing in the next generation, with a particular heart for new immigrant students who need someone to truly see, support, and care for them as they grow in faith and find their place. Sabrina lives in Pickering with her husband, Terry, where they also lovingly care for her parents. Their home is shared with their sweet dachshund, Harley. https://www.wcfmto.com/ Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

Navigating the care of our aging parents is one of the most profound, yet least talked about, transitions we face as adults. This is really common—we rarely sit down to discuss end-of-life wishes or logistics until a sudden medical crisis throws us into an emotional whirlwind. When you are managing this transition from a distance—whether due to life circumstances or the unique demands of military deployment and relocation—the weight can easily ripple into your marriage, leading to invisible strain and emotional disconnection. In this episode, I sit down with gerontologist Janice Goldmintz to explore how couples can navigate these heavy role reversals, manage complex family dynamics, and protect their relationship bond while honoring their parents' autonomy. What this really means is that you don't have to carry this heavy weight alone. You'll walk away with small, practical tools to stay on the same team with your partner, lean on external resources safely, and build your own emotional resilience toolkit so you can thrive, not just survive. >>>Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to get all the future episodes and help the podcast be found by others who would benefit the most.  Read the show notes for this episode here.    Free Relationship Pattern Assessment Are you having the same conversation over and over? Many couples assume they have a communication problem when they're actually stuck in a relationship pattern that keeps creating the same conflict. Take the free Relationship Pattern Assessment to identify the pattern that may be keeping you disconnected and learn what to focus on next.

Are you a grandparent thrust unexpectedly into raising your grandchildren, feeling the relentless drizzle of exhaustion and emotional burnout, even as you keep your family afloat? Do you sometimes find yourself trapped in a loop of irritation or resentment, questioning if joy is even possible on this journey? You are not alone.What if I told you that you don't have to raise your grandchildren? What if I told you that every dish in your sink and every mile you drive to school is a choice, not a life sentence? Today, we are talking to Matt O'Neill, author of Good Mood Revolution. We're dismantling the 'Martyr's Mask' and learning why the story of sacrifice is actually a lie that leads to resentment. It's time to move from being a prisoner of your circumstances to being the powerful CEO of your joy.I'm Laura Brazan, and my own path changed overnight when our grandchildren needed a new home. Suddenly, retirement dreams gave way to school drop-offs, full sinks, slammed doors, and a weather system inside my mind that sometimes threatened to cloud every day.Welcome to 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.' Here, we go beyond survival mode. In each episode, we talk openly about the hidden storms behind closed doors—everything from managing resentment and exhaustion to rekindling joy amidst relentless responsibility. You'll hear wisdom from guests like Matt O'Neill, who share practical, research-backed tools for resetting your emotional weather and breaking cycles of shame, guilt, or perfectionism.We dive deep into topics like trauma-informed care, emotional literacy for kinship families, cultivating self-compassion, and navigating tough conversations—always grounded in real-life experiences, not empty platitudes. You'll gain tactical advice for reclaiming moments of connection and play, even in the midst of hardship.This is a safe space where your exhaustion is respected, your story is honored, and your hope is rekindled—one genuine conversation at a time. Join us, and let's build a future where you and your grandchildren can lead from intention, not chaos, and where your emotional resilience becomes the legacy you pass down.Send us Fan MailAs a grandmother raising two grandchildren, one of my favorite things is watching them connect with the world around them. That's why I'm so in love with Dr. Dale Atkins new children's book "Dear Deer". Purchase directly through her website, Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Help our kids log off the screeens and tune back into the world! A grandmother raising grandchildren leaves a review and share her story and how every listener encourages her in her role as a kinship caregiver, one podcast at a time.Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

Send Cathy a text:)As we wrap up Season 3 of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, I want to leave you with one simple reminder:You don't have to carry it all today.Over the past season, we've talked about burnout, overwhelm, anger, resentment, guilt, negative self-talk, rebuilding your cup, and learning to care for ourselves with greater awareness and compassion.But today isn't about learning something new.It's about celebrating how far you've come... and carrying these lessons into whatever caregiving season comes next.In this heartfelt season finale, we'll reflect on:✨ The biggest lessons from Season 3 ✨ Why your cup has been talking to you all along ✨ A simple weekly "Cup Check" to help you notice what you need before your cup spills ✨ Why healing happens one breath, one step, and one day at a time ✨ Encouragement to move forward with grace instead of guiltIf your cup has felt full, empty, overflowing, or even cracked...this episode is for you.Because the spill was never proof you failed.It was information.It was your mind, body, and heart asking for care.

Sometimes, you are so consumed by caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, that taking a moment for yourself feels like a betrayal. In this episode, host Gabe Howard and Dr. C. Alec Pollard reveal the hidden crisis of caregiver burnout in the world of serious mental illness. They dismantle the myth that self-care is selfish, showing how neglecting your own needs can worsen stress and strain the very relationships you cherish.   Dr. Pollard dives into the toxic beliefs that trap caregivers—those who support individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other severe conditions—into a cycle of resentment and exhaustion. With breakthrough strategies and compassionate advice, this episode offers a wake-up call for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the relentless demands of caregiving. Learn how nurturing yourself not only protects your well-being but also empowers you to care more effectively for your loved one. “If you can do no good, at least do no harm. A lot of the, the things that families don't understand and caregivers is that they're actually doing things that not only they know it doesn't work okay. When they're doing these things, these naggings and lectures and all that, they know it's not working. But what they may not appreciate is it's actually making things worse over time.” ~C. Alec Pollard, PhD Our guest, C. Alec Pollard, Ph.D., is Founding Director of the Center for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute and Professor Emeritus of Family and Community Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a licensed psychologist who works with a range of obsessive-compulsive and anxiety-related disorders, with a special interest in obstacles that might inhibit the pursuit of recovery or interfere with effective participation in treatment. He is on the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board of the International OCD Foundation and chairs the organization's Training Subcommittee, including a national training initiative called the Behavior Therapy Training Institute.  Dr. Pollard is former chair of the Clinical Advisory Board of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and has authored over 100 publications, including 3 books – “The Agoraphobia Workbook, Dying of Embarrassment: Help for Social Anxiety & Phobia,” and “When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family's Well-Being.” Inside Mental Health's host, Gabe Howard. lives with bipolar disorder and is a nationally recognized speaker and podcast host. He is the author of the book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies available directly from the author. To learn more about Gabe, please visit gabehoward.com. Like the Inside Mental Health podcast? Find it on your favorite podcast player or visit psychcentral.com/show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send Cathy a text:)Have you ever felt like caregiving has emptied your cup... or even cracked it?You're not alone.In this episode, we're talking about what rebuilding really looks like after burnout, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, or a difficult caregiving season.You'll discover:✨ Why rebuilding isn't about becoming the person you were before caregiving ✨ The three ways a caregiver's cup can "break" ✨ How to begin rebuilding one small step at a time ✨ Why celebrating small wins matters more than you think ✨ How to move forward with hope, compassion, and graceBecause healing doesn't happen all at once.

What are personal boundaries, and why do we feel so guilty setting them? In this episode, we break down the different types of boundaries we all need to protect our time and emotional well-being—and why they are absolutely essential for family caregivers. Burnout, exhaustion, and resentment shouldn't be the price of supporting a loved one. Learn how setting clear limits is not about caring less, but about preventing caregiver burnout so you can actually provide better care. If you are feeling drained, overextended, or struggling to say no to family caregiving demands, this episode will show you exactly how to find your lines and hold them. Listen and more: https://bit.ly/4viWWRZIn this podcast, we discuss:What are personal boundaries and the different types of boundaries. How to set boundaries as a family caregiver to protect your time and emotional health. Recognizing the major signs of caregiver exhaustion and caregiver burnout. Practical strategies for setting boundaries with aging parents without the guilt. Why drawing lines isn't selfish, but actually leads to preventing caregiver burnout and delivering better care. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Remembering Fathers and Boundaries in Caregiving01:51 - Recipe of the Week: Dad's Pineapple Salsa02:14 - A Father and Boundaries - An Essay by Nick Dothée (Washington Post)08:42 - "Personal Boundaries" - What does that mean?13:21 - Why Boundaries are Important in Caregiving14:44 - Charlie's Stoic Aging Father - How His Family Set Boundaries with Love19:33 - Cold Chicken and Last Breaths - Remembering and Grieving a Father22:27 - Outro#howtosetboundaries #healthyboundaries #boundarysetting #mentalhealthtips #emotionalwellbeing #caregiverstress #burnoutprevention #griefsupport #fathersdaygrief #rememberingdadSupport the showConnect with Us: Email our Host: mail@every1dies.org  Website: https://every1dies.org: Find show notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube  

What if your healthcare team already knew what happened during your hospital stay — before you even explained it? What if someone on your care team noticed you were struggling on a Saturday and simply showed up? In this episode, Jamie sits down with Christopher Laffey, Nurse Practitioner at Your Health, to break down what a truly connected, proactive model of care actually looks like when it's working. Christopher practices in North Charleston, SC, where his team — nurses, therapists, social workers, community health workers, and more — functions less like a traditional office practice and more like a living, breathing safety net woven around each patient's real life. What you'll hear in this episode: Why most patients are failing not because nobody cares, but because the system itself is fragmented — and what doing it differently actually looks like on a Tuesday morning The real difference between "patient-centered" as a marketing phrase and patient-centered as a daily practice (hint: it involves seeing the medication bottles on the kitchen table) A powerful real-life story of a bedbound patient whose caregiver suddenly disappeared — and how the team mobilized over a weekend, on their own time, to prevent a hospitalization The single mindset shift every clinician needs to make the transition from visit-based thinking to longitudinal care Why "value-based care" doesn't mean discounted care — it means the organization is accountable for your outcomes, not just your appointments If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling more confused than when you walked in, this episode will show you what healthcare can feel like when it's actually designed around you. www.YourHealth.Org

Alzheimer's can take so much, so fast, and the hardest part is feeling like you have zero control. We're Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, and we're joined by Mark Wilson, a former Fortune 500 leadership executive whose new book, Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care, offers a hopeful roadmap that leads to thriving, not just surviving through a dementia journey.After his mother was diagnosed with both Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, Mark made the life-changing decision to leave a successful corporate career and become her full-time caregiver. What followed was a remarkable journey that challenged expectations and transformed both their lives.Drawing on leadership principles, practical strategies, and deep personal experience, Mark shares how families can become Care Leaders, not just caregivers, by creating environments that prioritize safety, joy, connection, purpose, and well-being.We discuss:• The mindset shift from caregiver to care leader• The five breakthrough pillars of care• Building and leading an effective care team• Creating moments of joy even in the face of dementia• Supporting your loved one without losing yourself• Why hope still matters after an Alzheimer's diagnosis• Finding purpose and meaning throughout the caregiving journeyWhether you're caring for a parent, spouse, partner, or friend, this episode offers practical guidance, heartfelt wisdom, and a powerful reminder that love can still create extraordinary moments.Because even when there is no cure, there can still be connection, purpose, and joy.If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who's caregiving, and leave a review so more families searching for Alzheimer's caregiving support and dementia care strategies can find it.#LoveConquersAlz, #Alzheimers, #Dementia, #Caregiving, #FamilyCaregiver, #CaregiverSupport, #DementiaCare, #SeniorCare, #CareLeader, #AgingParents, #CaregiverLife, #AlzheimersAwareness, #CaregivingJourney, #ElderCare, #CaregiverWellnesConnect with Mark:Website: Bold Care LeaderLinkedIn: LinkedIn ProfileInstagram: @boldcareleaderFacebook: Mark Wilson / Bold Care Leader on FacebookBook: Breakthrough Alzheimer's CareSend us Fan MailIf someone you love experienced neglect in a nursing home…Then you know how desperately the system needs to change.  History has shown us that It takes people power to change anything worthwhile. That's why we we're launching something that's never been done before. On September 27, communities across the country are coming together for the first-ever National Long-Term Care Reform Day.This is a peaceful national walk for dignity, accountability, and change in long-term care.We'rSupport the showNo Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is STREAMING NOW on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F7D1RR5X/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r) Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information.Please watch. Review. Share.Be a ROAR-ior!! JOIN THE R.O.A.R. MOVEMENT (Respect, Oversight, Advocacy, Reform) for quality long term care! Visit the ROAR 4 LTC Website for more information and consider participating in the inaugural National National Long-Term Care Day, Sunday, September 27th The 1st ever ROAR 2026 National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform! Found out more here: https://www.roar4ltc.org/roar-2026-walkFollow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok

Caregiver burnout is common for people who are caring for another person. Watch this video to learn how to recognize it and how to care for yourself along with the other person. Karla Downing's passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from dysfunction, scriptural misunderstanding, and emotional pain personally and relationally. Her Christian relationship advice includes messages, books, and classes that provide practical solutions grounded in biblical truths, bringing balance and clarity to life and relationship issues. She also desires to equip ministry leaders and counselors to reach out more effectively to those struggling with difficult relationships, including abuse.   Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PyK2SWlRSWs  

Send us Fan Mail Grief doesn't always arrive as tears. Sometimes it shows up as a perfect smile, a packed lunch, a calm voice on the phone, and a caregiver who never gets to be the one held. I'm joined by writer and nonprofit founder Julie Barth to talk about what happens when you love someone through an impossible season and you quietly wonder if you're allowed to fall apart too.  Julie shares the emotional reality behind caregiving during long illness, including the hidden weight of caregiver burnout, the pressure to be “selfless,” and the private guilt that grows when resentment appears. We dig into survivor's guilt that doesn't fit the stereotype, the endless “if I had done more” thoughts, and how unprocessed grief can twist into harsh self-judgment that changes how you see yourself. If you've ever felt invisible while carrying a family, this conversation puts honest words to that experience.  We also handle a hard but vital topic: emotional abuse and financial abuse that can look quiet and ordinary, like money disappearing, fear of asking questions, and slowly learning not to trust your own mind. Julie explains why leaving is rarely simple, why outsiders often misunderstand what keeps someone stuck, and what can shift when you finally say out loud that you're ready to go.  If this resonates, subscribe to Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find support when they feel most alone. Connect With Julie Barth Website: juliebarthauthor.com Charity (Colin James Barth Outreach): cjboutreach.org Taytem's art (supports the charity): Hope4Tayt.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliebarthauthor Our Protector Development Offer: $100 OFF ENROLLMENT | Code: ENROLL100 Extraordinary People LLC All free so we can get to know each other! Convergence Offer: 50% off | TRANSFORM50 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

Are you a grandparent thrust into the role of primary caregiver, managing the relentless stress, marriage challenges, and behavioral transitions that come with raising your grandchildren? Do you wonder how to move from surviving daily crises to building a sanctuary in your home—one where healing and hope are possible for both you and your grandchildren? Has your retirement story taken an unexpected detour, leaving you to mourn lost dreams while navigating the high-stakes world of kinship caregiving?I'm Laura Brazan, and welcome to "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren–Nurturing Through Adversity." In this episode, we sit down with resilience expert Steven Wagstaff, a retired pastor and C5 quadriplegic, whose life-altering journey offers tools for managing caregiver burnout, strengthening your marriage, and understanding the messy realities of raising kids affected by trauma. Together, we'll discuss how to normalize feelings of isolation, use humor and hard-earned wisdom as powerful tools, and make space for grief without letting it become your ceiling. For more information on Stephen, his ministry and his podcast, please visit "Swagability".Each week, we bring you authentic conversations and expert advice on trauma-informed childrearing, emotional wellness, marriage, legal and financial support, and building real community. You'll discover strategies for leading with intention, connecting with your partner, and embracing your own story of unexpected resilience.Join our supportive community.Send us Fan MailDr. Jennifer Brunton holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Columbia University and has a career spanning from college professor to high-level editor and writer for brands like Forbes and Random House. But it is her identity as a proudly Autistic parent of an Autistic son and grandmother/primary caregiver to two neurodivergent granddaughters, 2- and 3-years-old, that fuels her deepest mission. I recently interviewed her for an episode that will be live the end of August 2026.  Jill Bryant has spent years researching the deep complexities of counseling and the lived reality of kinship care as a professor and a grandparent raising a grandchild. Her work, focusing on the complete subjective well-being of kinship caregivers. Taking this 10-minute survey gives our advocates the timely, real-world data they need to fight for the funding and structural support your family deserves right now.  Kinship care—stepping up to raise your grandchildren—can often feel like an incredibly lonely journey. When custody happens unexpectedly, it's easy to feel like you are the only one navigating the trauma, the system, and the sheer exhaustion.But you aren't alone. And that is exactly why your story matters. Your unique experience holds the power to change the system for the next family. Share your story with us at laurabrazan@grandparents-raising-grandchildren.orgThank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

We hear your stories about dealing with caregiver burnout and speak with Stephanie Muskat, a social worker who provides therapy to caregivers. We also hear from James Janeiro from the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence about the latest findings on the pressure caregivers are under.

If you could save your loved one from their serious illness, you would do that. Of course you would.You love them and you want the best for them, whether they're battling cancer, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, age-related decline, or another advanced illness. You want to be the best caregiver you can be, and I'll bet you're exhausted.Yet you may be spending your precious energy trying to fix the unfixable, rather than focusing on being wholeheartedly present with your loved one.This episode of The Integrative Palliative Podcast tackles how to show up as the best caregiver you can be and how to figure out what is yours to take on and what is not.I'm glad you're here.Dr. Deliawww.doctordelia.comCoping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One's Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com  Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

In this episode of Marrow Masters, Peggy Burkhard talks with caregiver Ashlee Cramer about what caregiving really looks like during cancer, bone marrow transplant, and survivorship. Ashlee shares the story of her son Michael, who was diagnosed in 2020 with hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma. Their family had already lived through cancer once before, when Ashlee's husband Patrice was diagnosed with large B-cell lymphoma in 2014 and later died at home in hospice, surrounded by his family. Ashlee explains that caregiving is often misunderstood. Caregivers are not saints who always feel strong, positive, or ready. Many are scared, exhausted, grieving, and trying to manage jobs, children, finances, appointments, medications, and the emotional weight of watching someone they love suffer. She says caregivers often feel pressure to do everything alone, but that pressure can lead to burnout and isolation. The conversation focuses on the reality that caregiving is not always temporary or predictable. For Michael, treatment moved quickly from diagnosis to hospitalization to transplant. He received a stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor, went into remission, and then developed serious complications, including engraftment syndrome, acute graft versus host disease (GVHD) , and chronic GVHD. Ashlee says Michael is a miracle, and while GVHD remains part of his life, the key word is living. Ashlee also talks about mental health for caregivers. She names anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), burnout, and loneliness as common experiences. She points out that many cancer centers offer support for patients, but caregivers often have to search for help on their own. Support groups, virtual programs, and caregiver resources can make a major difference because connection helps people feel less alone. A central message of the episode is that caregivers need care too. Ashlee encourages caregivers to take small pockets of peace when they cannot take a full day away. A shower, a breathwork practice, a walk outside, a cup of coffee, or a short hug from another caregiver can help. She also reminds caregivers to accept help. A meal train, a friend waiting in the hospital lobby, or someone offering a few minutes of support can ease the load. The episode ends with hope. Ashlee talks about post-traumatic growth, or PTG, and the idea that people do not have to bounce back to who they were before trauma. They can bounce forward. Michael and Ashlee continue to advocate, share their story through their podcast Michael and Mom Talk Cancer, and remind other caregivers that they are not alone. Thanks to this season's sponsors, Incyte and Sanofi. (00:00 Intro (04:05) Misconceptions about caregiving and why caregivers are not saints (05:30) Why caregivers should not be expected to do everything alone (07:00) The pressure to “stay strong” and how it can isolate caregivers (09:49) The reality of caregiving and how much it affects mental health (12:03) Work, family, sacrifice, and the myth of balance (16:40) Caregiver anxiety, depression, PTSD, burnout, and the need for support (20:40) Finding small “pockets of peace” when a full break is impossible (23:10) What Ashlee wishes she knew earlier about speaking up and asking questions (24:59) Why accepting help matters and how a meal train supported her family (34:09) Post-traumatic growth and the idea of bouncing forward instead of bouncing back National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Check out our valued nbmtLINK resource books, some for sale, some free as downloadable, https://www.nbmtlink.org/shop/nbmtLINK Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is crucial to consult directly with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical conditions, treatment options, or other health concerns.The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the nbmtLINK. Unless otherwise stated in an official policy, the nbmtLINK does not endorse any specific treatments, products, or services mentioned by the speakers. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.The Marrow Masters Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before Your Parent's Dementia Diagnosis: 4 Things Every Family Must Do NOW (From a Daughter Who's Lived It) If you have a parent over 70, this episode could save your family $35,000, a year of your life, and the kind of stress that breaks marriages and fractures families. After four years of navigating dementia caregiving for multiple family members — including her mother-in-law with Alzheimer's, her father-in-law with vascular dementia, and now signs in her own family — Shelly Niehaus is sharing the proactive caregiving roadmap she wishes someone had handed her family before "the phone call." This is the episode every adult child with an aging parent needs to hear — before a dementia diagnosis lands in your lap. Most dementia and caregiving resources are built for families already in crisis. This one is different. This one is for the daughter, son, or spouse who has felt the flutter in their stomach but doesn't know where to start. The one quietly watching. The one quietly worrying. The one who doesn't have a plan — yet. In this deeply personal episode, Shelly walks you through the 4 areas of dementia caregiving you cannot avoid — and how to start on every single one of them today, without a diagnosis, without a family meeting, and without anyone in your family agreeing that something is wrong. In this episode, you'll learn: The Sunday phone call that changed everything: "How long do I pack for?" "I have no idea." Why the families who struggle most aren't the ones who don't love enough — they're the ones without a plan AREA 1 — Legal: Why the window to put Power of Attorney documents in place is open RIGHT NOW, and closes the moment your loved one loses capacity (and why a notarized POA is NOT the same as a complete POA) AREA 2 — Medical: Why you have to ask for a cognitive evaluation by name — and why your parent's primary care doctor probably won't bring it up AREA 3 — Financial: The slow unraveling nobody is watching, and the early sign of cognitive decline most families completely miss AREA 4 — Safety & Logistics: The conversations nobody wants to have (driving, firearms, home safety) and why naming a family quarterback BEFORE the crisis matters more than almost anything else The legal mistake that cost Mark and Shelly a year of their lives untangling frozen accounts and inaccessible Social Security The $35,000 air ambulance that could have been avoided with one earlier conversation The Truth About Watching: the 3am wake-ups, the fear, the dread, the grief that starts where the worry starts "I can't do round three. I don't have it in me." — and why Shelly is doing it anyway The one question that determines whether your family walks through this season with peace or chaos  

Send us Fan MailPicture this: you're scheduling the appointments, managing the meds, and making sure they're safe, while a part of you is still carrying the memories of harsh words, neglect, or a home that never felt emotionally safe. That's the reality for many family caregivers, especially during seasons like Mother's Day and Father's Day when everyone else seems to be celebrating “perfect” parents. I want you to hear this clearly: feeling conflicted doesn't make you ungrateful, faithless, or “bad” at caregiving. It makes you human.We walk through what Christian caregiving can look like when you're caring for someone who wounded you, including a moving story from Kinsey Oglesby. After her father passed away, Kinsey found herself caring for a mother who had been verbally abusive, as dementia and vulnerability made the needs more urgent and more intimate. Her journey starts with dutiful care and shifts through a moment of spiritual clarity, offering a picture of what God can do without minimizing the past.We also get practical about honoring your father and mother without losing yourself. We talk boundaries, safety, and why “honor” is about how you behave toward them, not giving them unlimited access to you. We explore forgiveness as a process that releases revenge into God's hands while still keeping wise limits. If you're caregiving for an abusive parent, navigating trauma, or trying to make sense of faith and family caregiving, you'll leave with reflection questions and next-step clarity.Subscribe, share this with a caregiver who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find hope and help.

Send Cathy a text:)Caregiving can feel overwhelming…But overwhelm doesn't always show up all at once.Sometimes…☕️ It's the slow spill.The piling on of responsibilities. The mental load. The emotional exhaustion. The moments when easy suddenly feels hard.In this episode, we're breaking down:✨ What caregiver overwhelm really is ✨ The many layers of overwhelm ✨ How it sneaks in ✨ What happens when we ignore it ✨ And practical ways to stop the spiral before burnoutBecause overwhelm isn't weakness…

What if your body was never meant to be separated from your spiritual life?In this deeply moving episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Michelle Tornetta to explore a conversation many Christians have never had:How does God meet us through movement?Together, they unpack:Why modern Christianity often disconnects the body from faithThe hidden influence of Gnostic thinking in church cultureHow movement can deepen prayer, worship, joy, and emotional healingAn honest conversation about yoga for ChristiansWhy play, celebration, and embodiment matter spirituallyParenting a child with disabilities and learning to walk with God through griefHow caregivers can care for themselves without guiltRediscovering childlike faith through movement and creativityMichelle also shares the powerful story of her daughter Abby—a miracle child whose life has shaped her understanding of joy, suffering, stewardship, and the goodness of God.This conversation is honest, hopeful, deeply embodied, and full of practical encouragement for anyone who feels disconnected—from their body, their joy, or even from God Himself.⏱️ Timestamp Outline00:00 – Intro: Movement, Faith & the Human Body01:10 – Why Spiritual Life Isn't “Just In Your Head”04:00 – God Meets Us Through Movement05:30 – Elijah Running a Marathon After Mount Carmel06:30 – Gnosticism and the Christian Body Problem08:00 – Michelle's Journey Into Faith + Fitness10:00 – Yoga for Christians (Honest Discussion)14:00 – Why Mindful Movement Matters Spiritually18:30 – “Adulting” and Losing Childlike Faith21:00 – Why Christians Need Play, Joy & Celebration22:30 – Parenting a Child With Disabilities25:00 – Abby's Story: Stroke, Seizures & Miraculous Joy31:00 – Every Christian Has a “Cup” to Carry34:00 – Caregiver Burnout & Stewardship36:30 – How Michelle Cares for Herself While Caring for Others41:00 – Why Michelle Started Podcasting44:00 – Doodle Prayer & Embodied Prayer Practices48:00 – Why Children Understand Embodied Faith Naturally50:00 – Final Encouragement to Listeners51:00 – Closing Prayer

Send us Fan MailThis is the second of a two-part episode. Check out part 1: 188 What a Death Doula Knows About Grief That Most of Us Don't (1/2) | Sierra CampbellWhat does someone who has spent more than three decades sitting with the dying actually know about grief, and what can that teach the rest of us about living?Today's guest is an elder caregiver, end-of-life doula, and founder of a leading end-of-life education platform. She began working in care at sixteen, opened her own home care services by twenty-one, and has since supported hundreds of people through the final chapter of their lives. As a two-time cancer survivor, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to one of the most avoided conversations of our time.In this episode, we coverWhat the dying most commonly grieve about their lives, What unprepared families carry long after a loved one is gone, What accumulates in the body of a caregiver who witnesses death repeatedly, and Why talking about death is, in her words, talking about life.Chapters00:00 Welcome00:49Second part episode02:49 Death is a great teacher03:44 Letting go or continuous bonds?08:44 Your wishes for your death012:51 How not to fix, save or heal017:48 Medical-assisted death05:32 Secondary gains in grief0Teaching Death Doulas - What surprises them the most?Whether you are grieving a loss, supporting someone who is, or simply carrying an unspoken awareness that you are not prepared for what lies ahead, this conversation offers grounding, clarity, and practical perspective.About our guestAn experienced elder caregiver and end-of-life doula, Sierra Campbell is the founder of Choose Nurture. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Sierra is a leading voice in end-of-life reform. She combines her professional background with her personal journey as a cancer survivor to educate and support ageing adults and their loved ones.choosenurture.com IG: choosenurtureTED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLENQbRSlsIf this episode was useful to you, please take a moment to leave a five-star review. It helps thSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis is the first of a two-part episode. Check out part 2: 189 What a Death Doula Knows About Grief That Most of Us Don't (2/2) | Sierra CampbellWhat does someone who has spent more than three decades sitting with the dying actually know about grief, and what can that teach the rest of us about living?Today's guest is an elder caregiver, end-of-life doula, and founder of a leading end-of-life education platform. She began working in care at sixteen, opened her own home care services by twenty-one, and has since supported hundreds of people through the final chapter of their lives. As a two-time cancer survivor, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to one of the most avoided conversations of our time.Chapters00:00 Welcome03:10 Sierra's life story07:10 What facing death taught me08:49 The effect of unresolved generational trauma10:09 Presence in being with the dying15:52 When the support we get is not the support we need24:11 Grief of not being able to be a mother28:18 What do people grieve most at the end of their life31:05 Families who are not prepared for a loved one's death34:17 Anticipatory grief34:48 Being prepared for someone dying40:51 Being present when people dieWhether you are grieving a loss, supporting someone who is, or simply carrying an unspoken awareness that you are not prepared for what lies ahead, this conversation offers grounding, clarity, and practical perspective.About our guestAn experienced elder caregiver and end-of-life doula, Sierra Campbell is the founder of Choose Nurture. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Sierra is a leading voice in end-of-life reform. She combines her professional background with her personal journey as a cancer survivor to educate and support ageing adults and their loved ones.choosenurture.com IG: choosenurtureTED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLENQbRSlsResources mentionedBook - Stephen Levine: One Year to LiveIf this episode was useful to you, please take a moment to leave a five-star review. It helps this podcast reach the people who need it most.Support the show

Send Cathy a text:)Have you ever felt like something is just… off?You're more tired than usual. You're snapping quicker. You're forgetting things… or just not feeling like yourself.And you catch yourself thinking… “Why do I feel this way?”My friend… this is what I call the spill.In this episode, we're talking about what happens when your cup starts to spill—and how to recognize the signs before it turns into burnout.Because here's the truth… ☕️ your cup will spill.Not because you're doing anything wrong… but because you're human… and you're carrying a lot.Inside this episode, we'll walk through: ✨ What “the spill” actually is (and why it matters) ✨ The difference between a spill and burnout ✨ Real-life signs your body, mind, and emotions are trying to get your attention ✨ And how to respond with awareness instead of judgmentYou'll also hear a personal story that changed everything for me—and how I learned to stop ignoring what my cup was trying to tell me.As you listen, I invite you to gently ask yourself:

Dementia changes everything—but navigating it doesn’t have to start in crisis. Jackie Campbell sits down with Debbie Selsavage, co-founder of Coping with Dementia, to talk about real-world challenges families face when cognitive decline enters the picture. From caregiver burnout and role reversals to preserving dignity and finding local resources, this conversation explores what families often don’t know until they’re already overwhelmed. Debbie shares personal experience, practical insights, and why education, planning, and support matter long before an emergency arises. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 352-251-1015 or visit www.mycampbellandco.com! Follow us on social media: Facebook | YouTube | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWhat is the emotional cost of being a caregiver?In this heartfelt episode, Cecile Valoria shares her deeply personal caregiving journey from becoming the medical decision-maker for her brother and father to navigating burnout, isolation, and identity loss during the pandemic.Caregiving often comes with unseen sacrifices: giving up careers, carrying overwhelming responsibility, and feeling alone in the process. Cecile opens up about the realities that many caregivers face but rarely talk about.In this episode, you'll learn: How to cope with caregiver isolation  Practical and spiritual strategies for preventing burnout  The hidden emotional weight of caregiving  Why support systems matter  Encouragement for anyone caring for aging parents or loved ones If you are part of the sandwich generation, supporting elderly parents, or walking through a caregiving season, this episode will remind you that you are not alone.Join the Faith to Launch community waitlist: https://faithtolaunch.lovable.app/BUY THE BOOK: HOW TO LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, WITH OR WITHOUT MR. RIGHT BOOK AND WORKBOOKWebsite: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/Book: https://amzn.to/3ZjtBJJWorkbook: https://amzn.to/4guXFYAAudiobook: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/Leave a review about the book: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?asin=B0DMVP65PRLISTEN TO CHAPTER ONE FOR FREEhttps://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/3228c79f-0dea-4f6b-a428-d7fcfd1f72f5/signupActivate Your Calling: Create, Build, & Promote Your Gift Workshop Replay Video: https://hustleinfaith.gumroad.com/l/activatePlease join me in my YouTube only series, 30 Days to Becoming a Stronger, More Confident You in Christ: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkkBA4-h1A56MxObeO__s873pdUnnWQ5

What if the thing you need most right now… is to do less?In this Walk With Me episode, I'm reflecting on something that doesn't come easily for many of us: slowing down. In a culture that celebrates constant productivity and hustle, choosing rest or spaciousness can feel uncomfortable—even unsettling. But what if learning to listen to our inner rhythm is actually the key to more clarity, energy, and alignment?As we move through seasonal shifts and longer days, I'm sharing a few reflections from my own winter season of slowing down, including an unexpected insight from a journaling practice called 13 Sacred Nights. Along the way, we explore our relationship with rest, why doing less can sometimes feel harder than doing more, and how tuning inward can reveal what we truly need next.If you've been feeling the pressure to push harder, keep up, or stay in constant motion, this episode is a gentle invitation to pause and ask a different question.Because the people we love—and the world we're helping shape for the next generation—need us well, not just busy.In this episode we explore:• Why slowing down can actually restore your energy• The hidden relationship many of us have with rest and productivity• How cultural conditioning around hustle shows up in our nervous systems• Questions to help you examine your own relationship with rest• Why taking care of yourself well is part of caring for your family and communityIf this conversation resonates with you, share it with a friend who might need the reminder to slow down too.And if you're not already on my email list, come join us. I send a short weekly reflection every Wednesday that feels a lot like these conversations—part journal entry, part gentle nudge toward living with a wild heart.Support The Mission:

The long-term care system is one of the most important issues families will face, yet few people understand it until they are in the middle of a crisis.In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome Lindsay Friedman, a care advocate, writer, and educator dedicated to transforming how families navigate aging, caregiving, and long-term care.  Lindsay is a four-time healthcare startup founder on a mission to solve real-world problems in caregiving and long-term care. (Our kind of girl!!)Lindsay's perspective is uniquely powerful. She has experienced the system from every side: as a nursing assistant working in memory care and nursing homes, as a family caregiver, and even as a care recipient herself.She shares how these experiences inspired the creation of two groundbreaking platforms:• CareBloom – a technology designed to help families monitor caregiving tasks and ensure accountability in care environments• LTC Nav – a free planning resource helping families understand the financial and logistical realities of long-term care before crisis strikesTogether, Susie, Don, and Lindsay dive into the real challenges families face, including:• The lack of accountability in many care facilities• Why planning for long-term care earlier is essential• The emotional realities of caregiving and aging• How technology could improve oversight and protect vulnerable patients• The importance of empathy and dignity in caregivingThis conversation is honest, emotional, and deeply informative. It reminds us that while the system may be broken, awareness, planning, and compassion can make a powerful difference.Because at the end of the day, the heart of caregiving is simple:Love.LTC Nav on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube EMAIL: hello@LTCareNav.comCarebloom on Facebook, Instagram, Send us Fan MailSupport the showNo Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is STREAMING NOW on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F7D1RR5X/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r) Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information.Please watch. Review. Share.Be a ROAR-ior!! JOIN THE R.O.A.R. MOVEMENT (Respect, Oversight, Advocacy, Reform) for quality long term care! Visit the ROAR 4 LTC Website for more information and consider participating in ROAR 2026 -National Grandparents Day The 1st ever National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform! Found out more here:https://www.roar4ltc.org/roar-2026-walkFollow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok

Send Cathy a text:)Caregivers make hundreds of decisions every single day.Appointments. Medications. Phone calls. Family needs. Work responsibilities.And somewhere along the way, many caregivers get used to saying yes to everything.Yes to the extra task. Yes to the extra responsibility. Yes to being the one who always handles it.But every yes comes with a hidden trade.When you say yes to everything, you quietly say no to your energy, rest, and mental space.In this bonus episode of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, we're talking about a simple but powerful practice that can help caregivers reduce overwhelm and reclaim clarity — creating a Yes List and a No List.You'll learn:✨ Why decision fatigue hits caregivers so hard ✨ How your brain responds to clarity vs. overwhelm ✨ How to identify what truly deserves your energy this week ✨ Why saying no can actually improve your caregiving experience ✨ How protecting your time and mental space creates room for joy and supportCathy also shares a personal story from her caregiving journey with her mom and how saying no to certain responsibilities actually opened the door for more family support and deeper connection.This episode is a gentle mindset reset and a reminder that:You don't have to do everything.You get to choose what matters most.Because every intentional yes builds a steadier caregiving rhythm… and every protective no helps sustain the caregiver behind the care.Support the show

Caring for an aging parent: so many of my friends are in this stage right now! If you're also in this season, you understand how emotionally overwhelming it can be to care for an elderly parent. What do we do with the guilt, the grief and the new boundaries we must set as we try to offer support on so many levels, often while also pursuing career and personal goals (and for many of us, still raising kids)? In this episode, I sit down with hospice nurse and author Linda Larson to talk honestly about the emotional tension and the faith-stretching that comes with caring for aging parents. Linda offers not only biblical encouragement but also extremely practical advice for walking through this season well.  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Midlife Caregiving Feels So Emotionally Complicated [05:00] What Emotions Are Normal When Caring for Aging Parents? [09:00] Why Role Reversal Creates Grief for Both of You [16:00] What If Your Relationship With Your Parent Wasn't Healthy? [21:00] How Do You Help Without Trying to “Fix” Aging? [26:00] Why You Can't Do Caregiving Alone [32:00] What If You Feel Resentful, Exhausted, or Spiritually Ashamed? [37:00] Where Can You Find Faith-Based and Practical Support? Connect with Linda Larson via email at linda.prepare2care@gmail.com, or check out her book Walk Me Home: A Companion for the Caregiving Journey on Amazon.  JOIN ME IN MARCH/APRIL FOR A 6-WEEK STUDY ON STRESS LESS: If you're exhausted from carrying situations that won't change and feel stuck in stress loops you can't seem to escape, join us for our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Stress Less: A 6-Week Journey to Release Control + Make Peace with What Isn't Changing.” Let's learn how to process the emotions underneath control, release what isn't yours to carry, and experience peace, even when circumstances stay the same. Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join the March/April study. RELATED EPISODES: Ep 350 — Why Is It So Hard to Surrender and “Let Them”? Ep 349 — How Can We Stress Less + Find Peace When Nothing Is Changing? Ep 342 — Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships Send a text

The most misunderstood symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia are behavioral changes such as agitation, aggression, and social withdrawal. Author Lisa Skinner, in her book Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces, identifies these as the "secret faces" of the disease—non-verbal communication used when a patient can no longer express physical pain or fear through words. Families often mistake these for personality flaws rather than neurological symptoms. While standard medical advice often focuses on "reality orientation"—constantly correcting a patient's confusion—Skinner advocates for an unconventional path that prioritizes emotional peace of mind over factual accuracy. This approach meets the patient in their own reality to reduce dementia-related distress, shifting the focus from clinical management to emotional validation. The "Truth vs. Lie" dynamic is a cornerstone of this compassionate care model. Skinner argues that "therapeutic fibbing" is often the kinder choice. Forcing a patient to face a painful truth, such as the death of a spouse decades ago, causes them to relive traumatic grief repeatedly. Entering their world to provide comfort is a more humane alternative than a truth that causes unnecessary psychological harm. In the realm of regenerative medicine, as highlighted in Skinner's work with Dr. Anand Srivastava, the narrative of brain diagnoses is shifting from inevitable decline toward potential cellular repair. Advances in stem cell research and cellular rejuvenation offer a future where "devastating" diagnoses are viewed through the lens of biological mitigation and neuro-regeneration rather than just symptom management. For caregivers navigating the "relentless pace" of the caregiver's gauntlet, the most immediate mental health shift is to Release the Guilt. Recognizing that "you cannot pour from an empty cup" is essential. Skinner emphasizes that accepting personal limitations and acknowledging that "good enough" care is more sustainable than perfectionist burnout is the first step toward reclaiming mental well-being. Web: https://www.mindingdementiasum... - Looking for that extra spark to level up your life? Say hello to Ash Brown—your go-to American powerhouse, motivational speaker, and the ultimate hype-woman for your personal and professional growth. Ash isn't just a voice in personal development; she's a trusted friend who brings real-talk wisdom and contagious energy to every conversation. Whether you're stuck in a rut or ready to scale your dreams, Ash is here to fuel your journey with a mix of heart and hustle.

Guest: Dr. Mona Amin Board-Certified Pediatrician, IBCLC   CEU objectives for this episode: Identify three common contributors to burnout among NICU nurses and healthcare professionals. Describe the role of mentorship and professional support systems in promoting resilience, retention, and career longevity. List three actionable strategies NICU nurses and other healthcare professionals can use to advocate for themselves and promote whole-life sustainability while maintaining high-quality patient- and family-centered care. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to verify if this credit is valid and eligible for use in your State and/or for your discipline for licensure or certification renewal.

Send us a texthis episode of Life of Love is a heartfelt conversation for parents, caregivers, educators—and anyone healing their inner child. Julie Hilsen is joined by Terry Bean, author of Abracadabra, to explore how children (and adults) can build emotional resilience, self-trust, and joy—without pressure, perfectionism, or constant comparison. Together, they explore: How children absorb emotional energy and languageWhy boundaries create safety (not separation)How play, imagination, and “magic” support emotional intelligenceParenting without control, guilt, or burnoutTeaching kids self-trust instead of approval-seekingWhy happiness is a skill—not a rewardTerry shares her journey caring for her 91-year-old mother, how childhood experiences shaped her work, and why teaching kids the power of thoughts early can transform generations. ✨ This episode is especially supportive if you're: Parenting young or sensitive childrenNavigating family dynamics or caregivingWanting calmer, more connected relationshipsHealing your own inner child while raising kidsSeeking practical emotional tools rooted in love, not fear

Caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming — especially when you're trying to do it all on your own.In Part 2 of this conversation, Shelly Niehaus and caregiving expert Bonnie Dudley get practical about where to find real support, how to ask for help without guilt, and how to protect your peace in the middle of a demanding caregiving season.They also explore a powerful mindset shift: reframing caregiving as an act of stewardship — allowing you to care with compassion while honoring your own life, limits, and calling.✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn:Where to find caregiver support in your communityWhen professional care makes sense — and what to look forHow to ask for help in small, specific waysWhy boundaries are essential, not selfishHow faith reframes caregiving as stewardshipEncouragement for caregivers who feel exhausted or unseen Resources Mentioned:Bonnie Dudley – Brooks Coachinghttps://brookscoaching.usWorking It Out: Mastering Business and Caregiving (Amazon) Resources:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/Simple Shifts Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/tipsWomen Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer

Caring for aging parents often starts quietly — a few appointments, managing paperwork, checking in more often. And before you know it, your role has shifted.In this episode of Midlife Made Simple, Shelly sits down with communication and conflict coach Bonnie Dudley for an honest conversation about caregiving in midlife. Shelly shares her family's personal journey through Alzheimer's and dementia, while Bonnie offers practical insight to help you recognize the caregiver role, spot early signs, and prepare with clarity instead of fear.This is Part 1 of a two-part series focused on awareness, preparation, and advocating well for your loved ones before burnout sets in.Key TakeawaysWhy many midlife women don't realize they're caregiversHow caregiving responsibilities build gradually over timeWhy naming the role early mattersHow to navigate denial with aging parents using empathyEarly red flags to watch for — and why patterns matterA simple system for tracking changes and behaviorsHow preparation leads to peace, not panic Resources:Bonnie Dudley – Brooks Coachinghttps://brookscoaching.usWorking It Out: Mastering Business and Caregiving (Amazon) Resources:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/Simple Shifts Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/tipsWomen Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer