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"I was feeling angry, I was feeling resentful." - Kate Washington JJ and Natalie sit down with author Kate Washington to uncover the emotional, financial, and mental health challenges of caregiving. Kate shares her personal journey of caring for both her mother and husband, revealing the unseen struggles caregivers face, from healthcare system hurdles to burnout and grief. Kate and the sisters, JJ and Natalie reflect on their own caregiving experiences, highlighting family dynamics, systemic issues, and the path toward healing.

"I was feeling angry, I was feeling resentful." - Kate WashingtonJJ and Natalie sit down with author Kate Washington to uncover the emotional, financial, and mental health challenges of caregiving. Kate shares her personal journey of caring for both her mother and husband, revealing the unseen struggles caregivers face, from healthcare system hurdles to burnout and grief. Kate and the sisters, JJ and Natalie reflect on their own caregiving experiences, highlighting family dynamics, systemic issues, and the path toward healing.

Member for Murray has delivered on her vow to bring ministers to the Murray Electorate early; NSW Families, Communities & Disability Services Minister Kate Washington joined Helen alongside local foster carer Samantha Taylor to discuss the current challenges facing foster carers and child protection caseworkers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:If we use the word tested instead of tempted in Matthew chapter 4, wouldn't this harmonize the rest of Scripture, which states that God cannot be tempted? James – NJ (2:22)Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? Why does the passage go on to say that it wasn't the season for fruit if the application is about not bearing fruit as we should? Mary – Modesto, CA (7:56)Can you explain what modest apparel means in 1 Timothy 2:9? Kate - Washington, MO (15:13)How does Micah 6:8 apply to us today? Tom - Sequim, WA (17:22)I had an out-of-body experience. Can you give me some advice? Morgan – St. Louis, MO (21:25)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/12/24), Hank asserts that despite popular opinion, the theory of evolution is not settled science because it offers no proof that humans evolved from hominids.Hank also answers the following questions:Must we pray that the Kingdom will come, or has it already come? Paula - Latrobe, PA (8:39)Can you explain what modest apparel means in 1 Timothy 2:9? Kate - Washington, MO (15:13)How does Micah 6:8 apply to us today? Tom - Sequim, WA (17:22)I had an out-of-body experience. Can you give me some advice? Morgan – St. Louis, MO (21:25)

In this episode of Cross The Streams, Kip Ioane delves into three critical topics that every coach, parent, and athlete should consider. First, we explore the often invisible mental load that disproportionately falls on women in relationships and caregiving. Kip shares a personal story from his own life and draws from insights by authors Kate Washington and Kate Mangino, challenging men to step up and share the cognitive labor in their partnerships. Next, we shift focus to the ethics and responsibilities within sports culture. Kip discusses the importance of not just focusing on the game but also addressing the real-world issues that impact our athletes. He introduces Game Plan For Civic Engagement: Coaching Through the Election, a resource designed to help coaches guide their teams through the complexities of voting and civic duty. Finally, Kip leaves listeners with a powerful exit ticket—a conversation starter on reframing power dynamics and misogyny. Inspired by a thought-provoking social media post, this segment encourages you to rethink how we talk about these issues and to use this new perspective to challenge the status quo. Whether you're a coach, a parent, or just someone interested in making a positive impact, this episode is packed with insights and practical takeaways to help you lead with intention and purpose.

Ray is joined by NSW Minister for Families and Communities, Kate Washington, to discuss the necessary changes needed to repair the broken foster care system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Washington joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about caergiving and burnout on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Today's conversation is with an amazing writer and a fierce advocate, Kate Washington. In Kate's professional life, she is a food writer in Sacramento. Recently, she wrote her first book, titled “Already Toast” – it may seem like a nod to her writing career focused on food, but it's actually a reference to a world she was thrust into – the world of unexpectedly and suddenly becoming a caregiver. When Kate's then husband was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, they had 2 young kids and busy careers, and Kate added full-time caregiver to her responsibilities. She's taking us inside the expectations, the demands and the heartache of caregiving in America. Through her deeply personal story, she's shining a light onto the unrealistic expectations put on families – whether caring for an adult or child in the household. She talks about the isolation, the lack of training – she was given a handout (!!) and 20 minutes of training to learn how to be a full-time caregiver which included administering 35 medications a day, some of which were inserted into an IV. One in 6 people in our country are caregivers, and the average number of hours per week are 20. This is actually now being looked at as a public health issue and for good reason. If we're not already, most of us will be caregivers for a loved one at some point. Kate's experience is relevant and it's riveting. It's a story of bravery, dedication and grit.

Kate Washington joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about caergiving and burnout on this edition of Caregiver SOS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a universal reality that at some point in our lives, we all assume the role of caregivers. It's a responsibility that can range from intermittent to intensely demanding.   Kate Washington shares her personal story of caring for her seriously ill husband who was diagnosed with a rate form of lymphoma. Their once normal existence was disrupted and Kate's role as a mother and freelance writer transformed into that of a full-time caregiver.   Guest: Kate Washington Website https://www.kawashington.com/already-toast.html Contact Kate https://www.kawashington.com/contact.html Kate's book "Already Toast"   https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/659447/already-toast-by-kate-washington/ Contact: thepersonalitycoach@gmail.com  Kate's website Kate's book on Amazon Kate on LinkedInKate on FacebookKate on TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your life gets upended and you have to figure out how to keep up with your own needs and care, too? That's what host Kay Coughlin talks about in this episode of the podcast. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Get full transcript here: FacilitatorOnFire.net/Episode106 Find information on the Here4TheKids movement and the gathering in Denver on June 5, 2023: Here4TheKids.com/ Episodes with author Kate Washington as mentioned in the podcast: 91 and 92  Find "Poison Spoon," Kay's new blog on confronting her own racism here: "Poison Spoon" Learn about business coaching with Kay here: FacilitatorOnFire.net/Coaching/ Get the Boundaries Playlist here: FacilitatorOnFire.net/BoundariesPlaylist/ Find Kay's Sources page here:  FacilitatorOnFire.net/Sources Find the free Boundaries Community here: FacilitatorOnFire.mn.co/ Learn more about all of this work at FacilitatorOnFire.net/Links. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kay-coughlin/message

Almost all of us will assume a caregiving role for a close loved one at some point in our lives. When is the correct time to start mentally preparing? Do you think you'd feel comfortable administering treatments that deeply affect your loved one's quality of life? How do these people balance caregiving and their careers? Kate Washington, author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America provides insight into the world of caregiving. Kate details her experience as a caregiver to her ill (former) husband, and explains the sheer number of caregivers in the United States; how to introduce systemic policies to benefit these overworked, often struggling people; and to offer advice to those who have already experienced burnout.    For more information about Kate Washington and her experience, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast   Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.   This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses, and we need your help! Support our mission by sharing this episode and leaving a review!     Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: madvisiblestories.com Facebook: madevisiblestories Instagram: @madevisiblestories LinkedIn: madevisible  

We hit our second season with a doozy.When people are hit with a devastating diagnosis or chronic illness, caregivers rise up to take care of everything. But who is taking care of the caregivers?Sarah and Kelly are joined by author, Kate Washington,  to discuss her book, "Already Toast" about her experience with caregiving and recovering from burnout. We get into the current state of caregivers, the signs of burnout, and how caregivers can get the support they need.   Sarah goes on a rant and Kelly gets philosophical.Join us on The Unchosen Fork.Guest Speaker BioKate Washington is the author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America (Beacon Press, 2021) and a frequent speaker on the systemic challenges facing family caregivers. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, TIME, Eater, Catapult, and many other publications. She holds a Ph.D. in Victorian literature from Stanford University and lives in Sacramento with her family.https://www.kawashington.com/ ResourcesWASHINGTON, K. A. T. E. (2022). Already toast: Caregiving and burnout in America. BEACON.Donato, K. & Wakabayashi, C. (2005). Women Caregivers are More Likely to Face Poverty.Follow the Unchosen Fork:FacebookInstagramTikTokDisclaimer: The contents of this podcast, including text, graphics, images, and other materials created and/or disseminated by The Unchosen Fork are for informational purposes only. The Contents are NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, before beginning a nutritional plan and/or taking nutritional supplements. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast, others content appearing on this podcast, or other visitors to the Site is solely at your own risk. None of the contents of this podcast are intended to be relied upon for medical treatment or diagnosis. The Unchosen Fork, their affiliates, nor any of the host family members assumes any liability or responsibility for damage or injury to person or property arising from any use of any product, service, information, or instruction contained on this Podcast.Support the show

Join host Kay Coughlin for part two of her conversation with Kate Washington, author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America. Kay and Kate talk about what it really feels like to be invisible, the conflicting emotions of asking for help, and how healing it is to be seen again. Listen to part one of the conversation here. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Find Kate Washington, author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America, here Find Kay's Sources page here: FacilitatorOnFire.net/Sources Find the Boundaries Community here: FacilitatorOnFire.mn.co/ Learn more about all of this work at FacilitatorOnFire.net/Links. Full transcript can be found here: FacilitatorOnFire.net/episode92 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kay-coughlin/message

Join host Kay Coughlin for part one of her interview with Kate Washington, author of “Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America.” Kay and Kate talk about what it's like to feel erased as a family caregiver and why caregiver isolation is such a problem in our culture. As always, no judgment, no pressure and no guilt! Find Kate Washington, author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America, here Find Kay's Sources page here: FacilitatorOnFire.net/Sources Find the Boundaries Community here: FacilitatorOnFire.mn.co/ Learn more about all of this work at FacilitatorOnFire.net/Links. Full transcript can be found here: FacilitatorOnFire.net/episode91 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kay-coughlin/message

Today Cynthia invites Kate Washington to talk about her experience as a caregiver and to share what she has learned.  They talk about resources and tips to prevent burnout.  Kate's experience is with her husband, and Cynthia's is with the elderly, but they also touch on caring for adult children with disabilities.  Kate Washington is the author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America (Beacon Press, 2021) and a frequent speaker on the systemic challenges facing family caregivers. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, TIME, Eater, Catapult, and many other publications. She holds a Ph.D. in Victorian literature from Stanford University and lives in Sacramento. Connect with her at kawashington.com or on Twitter @washingtonkate Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call

The caregiving crisis in America is a healthcare problem, an equity issue, a workplace challenge, and a complex social dilemma. In this episode, host Carolyn Romano has a discussion with author Kate Washington about the challenges faced by family caregivers. While they fill an enormous gap - delivering the essential care that no one else is available to provide - they often don't get the critical supports they need. As a result, many family caregivers sacrifice their own personal wellbeing and financial stability to provide the care their loved one needs. Kate shares her personal experiences as a caregiver as well as insights about the systemic issues that challenge caregivers and some strategies to provide caregivers with the support they so desperately need. About our guest:Kate Washington is a writer in Northern California whose first book, Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America has been called "an eye-opening account from a full-time caregiver...a timely and crucial appeal." The story of Washington's struggle to care for her seriously ill husband, Already Toast offers a revealing look at the role unpaid family caregivers play in a society that fails to provide them with structural support. Washington has spoken about her personal story and the challenges she is facing to a wide range of audiences, including delivering keynotes and appearances on national media, panel discussions, webinars, and more. Visit her website at https://www.kawashington.com/already-toast.html.

In today's show we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Kate Washington. Kate Washington earned her PhD in Victorian literature and is the author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America. She writes and speaks eloquently about the systemic challenges facing family caregivers. She knows the struggle well as she helps care for her husband Brad. Kate and Brad along with their two daughters live in Sacramento, California. In this episode, we talk about the negative emotions caregivers have, how caregiving is undervalued, what US can do to help caregivers, how Kate's daughters have been impacted by caregiving, and what inspires Kate's writing. Show notes with product and resource links: https://bit.ly/HHCPod123 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

This week Tina and Terri, interview Kate Washington, writer, editor, recipe developer, and author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America. Already Toast tells the story of Kate's struggle to care for her seriously ill husband, offering a revealing look at the role unpaid family caregivers play in a society that fails to provide them with structural support. Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Already-Toast-Caregiving-Burnout-America/dp/0807011509 Email Tina: tina@joyshouse.org Learn more about Joy's House: www.joyshouse.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate Washington is the acclaimed author of ‘Already Toast' and a champion for caregivers everywhere. She has dedicated her work to representing and magnifying the realities caregivers face, and the changes that can help communities and systems better support them. We discuss her own caregiving experience, as well as the types of workplace, culture, and policy changes she'd like to see. Connect with us directly on social media @ianacare. We love hearing your stories, answering your questions, and sharing this journey with you. Download the free ianacare app here.

When Kate Washington sailed into her 40s, she had no expectation of the disaster that was about to strike. She had a Ph.D. in Victorian literature, a successful career as a freelance writer, and was raising two young daughters in sunny California alongside her husband, Brad. In her own words, it was a nice life. Then, Brad was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer that led to a string of health crises and turned the trajectory of her family's existence upside down. Kate, already carrying a heavy mental load within the household, was suddenly thrust into the role of an unpaid family caregiver for her husband.In this episode of Torchlight's Exceptional Parenting Podcast, join host Stefanie Boucher for a candid discussion with Kate about her experiences as a “sandwiched” caregiver trying to take care of it all – children, spouse, home, career – while coming to grips an increasingly urgent level of caregiver burnout. We'll also discuss Kate's recent book, Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America, which chronicles her family's journey and highlights the distressingly inadequate systems that support American families when serious illness strikes. Tune in as she shares how the experience both enlightened and changed her, how she helped her children cope with the difficult reality of having a parent in need of care, and the best ways to help a friend or family member who is in a caregiving role or living through a crisis.About Our Guest:Kate Washington is a writer in Northern California. Her book Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America (Beacon Press, March 2021) shines a stark light on the experience of family caregivers. Largely left on their own to navigate the medical, insurance, work, and social support systems involved when a loved one becomes ill, caregivers are ill prepared and unsupported as they struggle to manage family and work responsibilities. With 53 million family caregivers in (Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP), Already Toast is a must read for family caregivers, health care and social support workers, and policy makers. Visit Kate's website at https://www.kawashington.com/already-toast.html.

If you're looking for a book to create an engrossing TV series, Kate Washington's Already Toast should be high on your list. Published in March 2021, the book chronicles Kate's life as a caregiver after her husband is diagnosed with a rare cancer. Lenore Tracey, host of Eldercare Illuminated, spoke with Kate about what it was like for her as the trajectory of her life is turned upside down.Sailing into their 40s with no expectation of the disaster that was about to strike, Kate and her husband were raising two children, working, and enjoying successful careers in sunny California. This is the story of their family, plunged into the murky waters of caregiving. It highlights the distressingly inadequate systems that support American families when serious illness strikes. Kate learns caregiving while caregiving – scant on-the-job training for an unanticipated job. She shares how the experience enlightened her and changed her, how historical notions of women as caregivers fare in modern America, and how we might address some of the failings of a fragmented medical and social care construct that many of us will find ourselves immersed in, whether we like it or not.About Our Guest:Kate Washington is a writer in Northern California. Her book, Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America (Beacon Press, March 2021), shines a stark light on the experience of family caregivers. Largely left on their own to navigate the medical, insurance, work, and social support systems involved when a loved one becomes ill, caregivers are ill prepared and unsupported as they struggle to manage family and work responsibilities. With 53 million family caregivers in (Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP), Already Toast is a must read for family caregivers, health care and social support workers, and policy makers. Visit Kate's website at https://www.kawashington.com/already-toast.html.

In today's show we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Kate Washington. Kate Washington earned her PhD in Victorian literature and is the author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America. She writes and speaks eloquently about the systemic challenges facing family caregivers. She knows the struggle well as she helps care for her husband Brad. Kate and Brad along with their two daughters live in Sacramento, California. In this episode, we talk about the negative emotions caregivers have, how caregiving is undervalued, what US can do to help caregivers, how Kate's daughters have been impacted by caregiving, and what inspires Kate's writing. Show notes with product and resource links: https://bit.ly/HHCPod123 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

If you are raising kids and caring for an adult at the same time, you're what's known as a “sandwich family caregiver.” In this episode, Kay Coughlin talks about her personal experience being a sandwich family caregiver. She describes the range of life experiences (like having to deal with piles of unsolicited advice) that are common to sandwich family caregivers and that make this group unique. URGENT: 85% of family caregivers in the U.S. say they are struggling with mental health, which makes it an epidemic! If you are a family caregiver, you do NOT have to go through this alone - join Kay's free Boundaries Community here: https://facilitatoronfire.net/boundaries/. Full transcript of episode here: https://facilitatoronfire.net/episode51/ Register for "Boundaries & Holidays" workshop here: https://facilitatoronfire.net/learnmore/ Join the FREE community to talk about boundaries here: https://facilitatoronfire.net/boundaries/ "Already Toast" by Kate Washington: https://www.kawashington.com/already-toast.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kay-coughlin/message

Stockton Police Chief Eric Jones discusses his decision to retire. A California bill, awaiting the governor's signature, could alter Amazon's labor practices. Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care discusses caring for wildlife injured during wildfires, as well as evacuating during the Caldor Fire. Finally, an interview with Kate Washington, author of ‘Already Toast: Caregiving And Burnout In America,' offers resources and advice for family caregivers learned through Washington's personal experience while caring for her husband. Today's Guests Stockton Police Chief Eric Jones discusses his decision to retire, accomplishments, and where his department needs to improve. NY Times reporter Noam Scheiber on how a California bill that could alter Amazon's labor practices is awaiting the governor's signature.  Denise Upton with Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care discusses caring for wildlife injured during wildfires, as well as the center's experience evacuating during the Caldor Fire. CapRadio's Donna Apidone discusses her interview with Kate Washington, author of ‘Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America,' which offers resources and advice for family caregivers learned through Washington's personal experience while caring for her husband. 

Having a job matters. Most obviously, employment provides the economic resources that people need to more easily manage every other aspect of their lives. Perhaps less obviously, we tend to define ourselves through our work. And without work, we not only face potential economic hardship, we sometimes lose that inner sense of purpose or identity...of understanding who we are. The majority of people living with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 45. And these are the years when you're often focused on building a career and increasing your earning power.  Many people living with MS decide to leave the workforce prematurely because they aren't aware of all their employment-related options. Like so many other aspects of living with multiple sclerosis, managing your employment requires a strategy. My guest is employment and disability expert Dr. Phillip Rumrill, and we're devoting this entire episode of RealTalk MS to talk about the many aspects of unemployment that people living with MS need to know about. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! (If you'd like a little more to talk about, don't miss Episode #1 of The MS Caregiver Conundrum. This week's guest is Kate Washington, author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America.) The MS Caregiver Conundrum podcast premieres in 2 days!  :22 Dr. Phillip Rumrill discusses employment and MS   2:11 Share this episode  38:52 Catch The MS Caregiver Conundrum  39:13 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/211 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS https://www.nationalmssociety.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information/multiple-sclerosis-and-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-guidance National MS Society Additional (3rd) COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Guidance for People Living with MS https://www.nationalmssociety.org/About-the-Society/News/Additional-COVID-19-Vaccine-Dose-(Booster)-and-MS The National MS Society Black MS Experience Summit https://nationalmssociety.org/blackmsexperience The MS Caregiver Conundrum Podcast https://mscaregiverconundrum.com National MS Society: Employment and MS https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Living-Well-With-MS/Work-and-Home/Employment Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Androidhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 211 Guest: Dr. Phillip Rumrill Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, Caregiving RealTalkMS Privacy Policy

I've always said that being a caregiver is like getting a job that you've never applied for, aren't particularly well trained for, and, you quickly discover, the pay is pretty crummy, too. Welcome to The MS Caregiver Conundrum! Over the next 8 weekly episodes of this podcast series, you'll meet MS caregivers in all of the different caregiving configurations that you might find them in, including spouses, parents, partners, and children. We'll also talk with professionals about managing the emotional burden of being an MS caregiver, we'll tell you where to find support that's available to MS caregivers, and we'll even get into the public policy issues that are driving state and federal legislation designed to better support family caregivers. In our first episode, you'll meet author Kate Washington. Kate's book, Already Toast, Caregiving and Burnout in America, chronicles her experiences as a caregiver for her seriously ill husband while also revealing a broader picture of the often overlooked and undervalued role that unpaid family caregivers play. It's time to start untangling the MS Caregiver Conundrum!

More than 50 million people in the United States are caregivers for loved ones. Most are women, and many are women of color. They are often unpaid or underpaid. Caregiving didn’t enter Kate Washingon’s mind in her early forties. She and her husband Brad were focused on their careers – hers as a writer, his as a college professor – and raising their two young daughters. Their lifestyle came to a halt with Brad’s diagnosis of a rare form of lymphoma, accompanied by some equally rare side effects. His treatment spanned several years, during which he temporarily lost his vision, went through stem cell replacement and had to take early retirement. By the time Kate wrote and published her book, Brad was in remission. Kate considers her family fortunate in that they had good medical coverage and the funds to pay for care that was not covered by insurance, but they could not avoid the emotional strain of the situation. As an online stress assessment revealed to Kate, “You’re already toast.”

Eileen sits down with Katie Washington, author of "Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America"

Author and caregiver Kate Washington discusses caregiver burnout and coping skills with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Tina Smith (filling in for Carol Zernial) and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron.

Kate Washington was a successful essayist, food writer, and mom to two daughters, ages 5 and 9, when her young husband was stricken with a debilitating illness. After a grueling 4-month hospital stay, her husband was sent home with vision loss, inability to walk, IV nutrition and 35 different medications. With no medical training, Kate suddenly became the provider of a kind of care she never imagined. She found her own energy depleted and her previous identity erased as she navigated motherhood and caregiving for this man with such an uncertain future.   Where was Kate to find the support she needed to sustain her through these overwhelming demands? What could friends and relatives say and do to be helpful during these long months and years of difficulty? How did government policies work for or against Kate and her family? How many women find themselves in similar circumstances to Kate’s? And what changes in policy and practice could ease the strain on those caregivers, especially those sandwiched between motherhood and caring for elders, spouses or other loved ones? Don’t miss this important Mom Enough episode about this crisis of unpaid, often unsupported, caregiving among women across the country.   HAVE YOU BEEN IN AN OVERWHELMING CAREGIVING SITUATION? Have you been in an overwhelming caregiving situation, or do you know someone who has? What resources (formal or informal) help in such a situation? What practical steps do you think communities, states and our nation could take to alleviate the burden of caregiving, especially for women?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREGIVING AND BURNOUT? ❉ PARENTAL BURNOUT: HOW PRESSURE TO MEASURE UP IS EXHAUSTING MILLENNIALS (AND EVERYONE ELSE!) Let’s face it, parenting in today’s world can be taxing. With impossible societal standards and unattainable social media ideals for what parents should be, it’s no wonder people are feeling burnt out. Author Anne Helen Petersen began to notice that she and her peers were struggling to accomplish simple tasks. As she reviewed articles about what she was noticing, she came to recognize this experience as burnout. Petersen joins Mom Enough to discuss parental burnout among millennials (and all parents). .    

On this edition of ST Medical Monday, we discuss a work that takes a careful and long-overdue look at how caregiving and burnout so often go hand-in-hand in this country. Our guest is Kate Washington, an essayist, freelance writer, and food critic based in Northern California. Her new book, which she tells us about, is a memoir/report/study titled "Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America." As was noted by Kirkus Reviews, this book is "a biting critique of how America is failing its unpaid caregivers.... A bracing antidote to 'sentimentalized narratives' that cast unpaid caregiving as its own reward when, the author makes clear, better Family and Medical Leave Act benefits would be far more useful.... A startling, hard-hitting story of a family medical disaster made worse by cultural insensitivities to caregivers."

To learn more about the show, Sharing about Caring, go to the following site: https://sharingaboutcaringpodcast.wordpress.com/To contribute to an upcoming episode or to share feedback, please email me, Carlos Briceño, at sharingaboutcaring@gmail.com.I am grateful for the following: In this episode, Kate Washington, a journalist, reads two excerpts from her book, Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America. We also hear from Patricia Hoolihan, who reads excerpts from her book called Hands and Heart Together: Daily Meditations for Caregivers. You can learn more about her here: https://patriciahoolihan.wordpress.com/You also hear from Debra Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson, the authors of The Caregiver's Companion: A Christ-Centered Journal to Nourish Your Soul, as they read an excerpt from the book. Here is more about their organization: https://nourishforcaregivers.com/Seth Rotberg reads a letter he wrote to his mom, who battled Huntington's disease for 17 years. You can learn more about him here: https://www.sethrotberg.com/ and the organization he co-founded: https://ourodyssey.org/You can read about Lousin Mehrabi's journey in facing her son's battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lessons-helped-me-deal-toughest-hardship-my-life-lousin-mehrabi. She reads a poem in the episode to share how she is dealing with her son's battle. Here is the credit for some of the music used in the episode:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/search-lightLicense code: HJTBMFDWCUFYDIVDMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/locran/piece-yourself-back-togetherLicense code: 1EGLDCUGVMBDWD9LMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/always-risingLicense code: 96DZBN2LSSUWTMWPMusic also used from Mixkit Sound Effects Free License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and caregiver Kate Washington discusses caregiver burnout and coping skills with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Tina Smith (filling in for Carol Zernial) and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Kate Washington and her husband, Brad, learned that he had cancer, they were a young couple: professionals with ascending careers, parents to two small children. Brad's diagnosis stripped those identities away: he became a patient and she his caregiver. Brad's cancer quickly turned aggressive, necessitating a stem-cell transplant that triggered a massive infection, robbing him of his eyesight and nearly of his life. Kate acted as his full-time aide to keep him alive, coordinating his treatments, making doctors' appointments, calling insurance companies, filling dozens of prescriptions, cleaning commodes, administering IV drugs.

There’s an invisible army that continues to grow in America: those who stay home to care full-time for loved ones, unseen and uncompensated. Kate Washington joins host Krys Boyd to talk about caring for her husband after he was diagnosed with cancer, her feelings of isolation, and her realization that caregiving keeps a broken health care system afloat. Her book is “Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America.”

There are more than 50 million unpaid family caregivers in America. Too often, their work – and the physical, emotional, and financial toll it takes – goes unseen and unheard. At 42 years old, Kate Washington never expected to be one of them. But when her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, she became his primary caregiver. A journalist and writer by trade, Kate wrote about her emotional journey as a caregiver, wife, and mother of two young girls in a revealing new book, Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America. Kate joins us to share her story and give advice to the millions of people who are in the shadows caring for a spouse, parent, or adult loved one while also doing the best they can to care for their families and themselves. Listen to this episode to learn: -Where family caregivers can find outlets to cope with burnout and feelings of worry, stress, exhaustion, anger, and anxiety -The importance of therapy, support groups, and relying on the help of friends and loved ones -How a caregiver’s life and identity can too easily become erased, and tips to regain your sense of self -Advice for parents who are starting their own family caregiving journey -Why national policies like paid family and medical leave and tax credits are critical to giving family caregivers the help and support they need For more information, visit https://www.kawashington.com/ and read Kate’s New York Times Op-Ed, 50 Million Americans Are Unpaid Caregivers. We Need Help

On a whim, Kate Washington took an online survey about her status as a caregiver. The results revealed she was "Already Toast."  Digging deeper, Kate learned her plight mirrored that of so many other caregivers.  Sharing her story against the backdrop of where America's vast number of caregivers are heading, Kate offers insights and a path she feels can be of great service to so many.  www.kawashington.com 

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by NSW Labor’s Shadow spokesperson for the Environment and Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington. Kate has been campaigning against the NSW Government’s poor environmental policies, in particular, stopping the expansion of the Brandy Hill Quarry, which is set to wipe out 52 hectares of koala habitat. Kate unpacks the week in parliament where NSW National’s tried to bring down their own government, and she also talks about the important work being done in the Hunter to provide sustainable job security for her community in the switch to clean energy.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

In this episode of All Things Co-op, Kevin and Larry speak with Kate Washington, the CEO of OWN Rochester, a non-profit cooperative business development corporation whose mission is to create jobs and build wealth in low-income communities by developing, promoting, and supporting a diverse portfolio of employee-owned businesses in Rochester, New York. Kate Washington shares the backstory of how OWN Rochester started and its first projects; thoughts on incubating versus converting cooperatives; efforts to make government support of co-ops more mainstream and the challenges of lagging bureaucracy; ESOPs vs worker cooperatives, tailoring the model for the specific need; the challenges and opportunities for co-op conversion in the time of Covid-19; efforts of the Mayor of Rochester. Learn more about OWN Rochester on their website: https://www.ownrochester.coop/

Kate Washington is the NSW Shadow Minister for Environment. She spoke to Environmental as Anything about the ALP's vision for our koala's future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/environmental-as-anything/message

Kate Washington, MP of Port Stephens chats about the 3 new COVID19 cases in port Stephens and school closures in the area.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we've got an interview with writer Kate Washington about California's burgeoning coffee farms. She's here to talk more about her article, Black Gold.  And then we have a conversation with Leslie Jonath, author of the cookbook Feed Your People, and the creator of a collection of new regional books called The Little Local Series.

The "EVOLution of Business" is going to require an EVOLution of business ownership structures and worker-owned cooperatives are one promising model of ownership for a future with more Inclusive Prosperity for all. Worker cooperatives are employee-owned companies structured on a one-member, one vote basis. Profits go directly to workers, building local wealth while creating quality jobs and meaningful change for underserved populations. More than half of worker cooperatives in the United States today were designed to improve low-wage jobs and build wealth in communities most directly affected by inequality, helping workers build skills, earning potential, household income and assets. Based on the Evergreen Cooperatives of Cleveland, which has become an innovation model for creating more sustainable regional economies, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren worked with the Democracy Collaborative to create a "Market Driven Community Cooperative" within the Mayor's Office of Innovation. Now an independent, community-led nonprofit, it was rebranded as OWN Rochester and is led by Kate Washington. Kate transitioned to this role after serving a key role in the development of the organization in her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development for the City of Rochester. Prior to her work in government, she enjoyed a twenty-year career in management consulting where she worked with the highest levels of government leadership in the Caribbean and South America to reduce the cost of energy and build sustainable energy resources. Kate is a Fulbright Scholar and earned her M.B.A. from the Simon School of Business in 2004. Her civic engagement includes leadership in women’s and minority issues, the arts and business.

Alison Bing explains why Lonely Planet named California’s Redwood Coast the top destination in the country. Next up, Travel + Leisure Editor in Chief Nathan Lump shares his top California hotels for best splurge, best oceanfront, best value, spectacular service, and more. Then Sacramento dining critic Kate Washington highlights splurge-worthy meals and up-and-coming ethnic spots in the Farm-to-Fork Capital.

Kate Washington, the Labor Member for Port Stephens, NSW shares her perspective on how PFAS contamination from the RAAF Base Williamtown, has affected Salt Ash, Fullerton Cove and Williamtown communities in her electorate. The effects on these communities, though unique, may be similar to what many other communities around Australia and the World are experiencing.

This week we bring you an interview Leanne conducted with Kate Washington MP, NSW Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education. They discuss Labor's policy positions on early childhood education, current issues with funding of early education in NSW and much more. Plus, stay tuned right to the end to find out about our exciting first ever competition! Find the full shownotes at earlyeducationshow.com.

Welcome to episode three of More to the Story, a podcast all about telling true stories and sharing them with the world! In this episode I talk with former Under the Gum Tree contributor, Kate Washington. Kate is a writer based in Sacramento, California. Her work has appeared in such publications as The Washington Post, Yoga Journal, Sunset and the Bellingham Review, and she is a contributing writer at Sactown magazine. She is a co-founder of Roan Press, a small nonprofit literary press. Kate’s essay “Promises Like Piecrust” appears in the October 2014 issue of Under the Gum Tree, and it was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. In this episode, we talk about: Kate’s writing background and what draws her to creative nonfiction The impetus for “Promises Like Piecrust” Precise language and descriptions when writing about food Christina Rosetti’s poem “Promises Like Piecrust,” and pies during the Victoria Age Promises, what they mean, and what happens when we inevitably break them Living with a mother who has bipolar disorder Visit Kate online at kawashington.com or on twitter @washingtonkate. Visit us online at moretothestorypodcast.com and visit Under the Gum Tree at underthegumtree.com.