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Claiming the Care Role with Dan Contreras

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:22 +0000

Dan Contreras is a U.S. Army veteran, proud husband, and devoted caregiver to his wife, Teresa. After years of service and leadership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans)—including his role as National Commander—Dan has become a strong advocate for both caregivers and care receivers.

Like many military spouses and family members, Dan didn’t initially see himself as a “caregiver.” That changed when, as a DAV leader, he sought to better understand the DAV’s Caregiver Support Program by completing the onboarding process. Now, he’s on a mission to raise awareness and provide resources for the 70% of veterans who are caring for loved ones.

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Dan shares:

The resources DAV offers to support veterans who are also caregivers
How his perspective on self-care has shifted as Teresa’s cancer journey has progressed
The creative outlets he and Teresa enjoy together, including Legos, crafts, and hobbies that bring them joy
How something as simple as a karaoke app helps him relieve stress and recharge

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Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:34:02 +0000

Meet Lisa Musselman, a 2025 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow, military caregiver, and passionate advocate for equitable care for veterans and their families. Lisa talks about her caregiving journey supporting her husband Andy, a pre-9/11 Air Force veteran living with ALS, while raising a family and trying to stay afloat herself.

Lisa shares the emotional and physical toll of those early years—missing milestones with her children, struggling to find respite, and putting her own health last. On the brink of burnout, everything changed when skilled nursing entered the home. This support allowed her to rebuild strength through physical therapy, prioritize mental wellness with therapy, and make space for joy through family vacations and visits with friends.

What makes Lisa’s story especially powerful is how she turned adversity into a platform for advocacy. Motivated by a friend’s early encouragement that she would “become a voice” for others impacted by ALS, Lisa now champions policy and support changes for military caregivers across the country. She firmly believes that veteran care should not be determined by zip code—and she’s fighting to make that a reality.

In this inspiring episode, we cover:

The real cost of caregiving on health, time, and family
Lisa’s self-care strategies for physical and mental recovery
Why caregiving support can be life-changing—not just for the veteran, but for the whole family
How Lisa stepped into her role as a caregiver advocate
The urgent need for fair, accessible veteran care across the U.S.

Lisa’s story will resonate with anyone who has felt isolated or overwhelmed in their caregiving role—and it’s a powerful example of how self-care and advocacy can go hand in hand.

Finding Purpose and Moxie from Caregiving with Katie Prentiss

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:22 +0000

Katie Prentiss is a mother of four, a former professional photographer, and a current filmmaker. When her mother was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Katie stepped into the role of primary caregiver, balancing her family, business, and her mom’s care. This life-changing experience opened her eyes to the preciousness of life, motivating her to make a bold midlife career pivot into acting and producing.

In this episode, Katie shares details about her latest full-length feature film, which she describes as a heartfelt love letter to family caregivers. She shares about how caregiving shaped her personal and professional journey, and how she found acceptance, growth, and healing through what she calls the law of contraction and expansion. Tune in to discover how this powerful concept can help caregivers navigate every stage of the caregiving journey with resilience, purpose, and moxie.

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Using Humor to Survive Caregiving with J Smiles

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:27 +0000

J Smiles has been a caregiver to her mom living with Alzheimer’s and NPH for over 13 years—an unexpected journey that began after her father’s sudden passing. Once a globe-trotting consultant who could barely keep a plant alive, J found herself overwhelmed and facing serious health issues just 18 months into caregiving. A wake-up call from her doctor led her to explore self-care through stand-up comedy.

In this episode, J shares how comedy became her lifeline, helping her cope, advocate for caregivers, and bring joy to others walking a similar path.

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Conversation and Validation with Patty Webster

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:22 +0000

Patty Webster is no stranger to caregiving—she helped care for her mom at the end of her life and now supports her sister, who’s the primary caregiver for their dad.

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Patty shares how her personal experience fuels her passion for The Conversation Project, a movement helping families talk openly about end-of-life wishes. We chat about why these conversations matter, how to start them, and how they can bring families closer. It's real, relatable, and something every caregiver should hear. We also talk about how to not be a ‘swooper’ as a remote support caregiver, why it’s important to infuse fun in caregiving visits, and why grace is essential for all members of the care team.

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Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:23 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Jess Ronne shares her powerful caregiving journey, from supporting her late husband through brain cancer to raising her son, Lucas, who lives with profound disabilities—alongside seven other children. Jess is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast host, documentary producer, and passionate caregiver advocate.

She opens up about the stark contrast in support she received during different caregiving seasons and how anger fueled her resilience as a young widow with four children. Jess also shares the incredible story of how a perfect stranger connected her with her now-husband, Ryan, despite living in different states.

Now in another season of major transition, Jess and her family have created a group home where Lucas is thriving. With newfound space in her life, Jess is focused on healing from years of trauma, being present, and intentionally choosing which responsibilities to embrace or surrender.

This episode is packed with valuable caregiver resources, inspiration, and hope.

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Bridging Cultural Care Economy Gaps with Paurvi Bhatt

Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:25 +0000

In May we pay tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success. This caregiver spotlight episode echoes all of these sentiments.

Meet Paurvi Bhatt, a dedicated family caregiver, care advocate, and second-generation Indian American with deep personal and professional caregiving experience. Raised in a family of caregivers, Paurvi spent nearly 30 years balancing her career as a ‘working daughter’ while managing caregiving responsibilities.

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we explore critical gaps in the U.S. care economy, particularly for first- and second-generation immigrants, including challenges with language, care plans, and services. We also discuss the concept of “shadow resumes” and how the skills we develop as family caregivers not only support our loved ones but also enhance our professional lives.

Paurvi shares how she built a strong care team as an only adult child, the resources that helped her navigate caregiving, and the impactful work being done by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. Plus, we get a glimpse into what she would do if she had unlimited time for herself!

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Stay Connected with Jim Cooper

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:30 +0000

Meet Jim Cooper who has been married for 40+ years and cared for his wife who had brain cancer. Jim is a man of many talents and experiences. He has been a radio DJ, real estate broker, IT consultant, author, podcaster, and currently is a voice over professional who narrates audiobooks.

In this episode, Jim and I discuss the value of staying connected to friends, family, health professionals, and other caregivers. We talk about his self-care strategies and passions that helped him during his intense caregiving years and now as a human who lives without regret. You’ll also want to stay tuned to learn about the special giveaway Jim is offering to some of our listeners.

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Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:16 +0000

Gene Lanzoni's life centers around caregiving, both at home and at work. As an only child, Gene and his wife of over 30 years, Elizabeth, took on the responsibility of caring for his aging parents. Professionally, Gene leads the development of thought leadership research and produces content on caregiver trends. He is also a co-lead and founding member of a caregiver-focused employee resource group (ERG).

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we discuss the origins of the ERG and the numerous benefits it offers to both employers and employees. And, we explore how Gene's spiritual self-care practices and his love of coffee have helped him navigate the challenges of caregiving.

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Supporting Caregiving Mothers with Jessica Patay

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:17 +0000

Jessica Patay, a reformed perfectionist and dedicated caregiving mother, provides compassionate support and resources to other moms caring for children with disabilities or unique needs.

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Jessica shares how she manages and supports her son Ryan, who has a rare genetic condition called Prader-Willi syndrome, while maintaining her own well-being. We discussed helpful and unhelpful language from friends and family and explore the various ways caregiving mothers can find support through Jessica's community, book, podcast, and retreats. Jessica also highlights the difference between self-care and self-comfort.

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My Caregiving Mission with Mark Wilson

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:12 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Mark Wilson, a former senior leader at Taco Bell with a focus on organization and people development. After retiring early to care for his mom, who lived with mixed dementia, Mark embraced the role of a 'Care Leader.' Combining his corporate HR skills with his caregiving journey, he developed a dedicated care mission, hired and retained top-notch professional caregivers, and became a passionate learner about dementia care.

In this episode, we also delve into Mark's new missions since his caregiving duties have ended and explore how 'holy moments' and the 'mood elevator' have shaped his daily life.

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Caregiver Recovery with Christina Keys

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:17 +0000

Christina Keys was living the American dream until one day in March of 2013, her mom had a life-changing stroke. Within 3 years of caregiving for her mom Pat, Christina was financially, emotionally, and mentally bankrupt. Her doctors told her that the stress of caregiving was literally killing her. Christina took action to make a different choice and turned her caregiving co-dependent mess into a message.

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Christina shares a few of her priceless caregiving stories, reveals her first act of self-care, explains how she redefined normal, and introduces the vibrant community she is building to help family caregivers locate the keys to a successful caregiving life.

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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:15 +0000

Edla Prevette is a mental health counselor who cared for both of her parents. Edla’s professional and personal care experiences are being poured into a program she has developed for adult children of aging parents. In this episode, Edla shares ways in which you can increase cooperation and decrease conflict, ideas for a caregiver’s to find their safe place, tips for handling different personality temperaments, and how to incorporate ‘exercise snacks’ into your day.

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Creative Care with Loretta Veney - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:13 +0000

Loretta Woodward Veney cared for her mom Doris who lived with dementia as well as for her aunt, sister, and husband. Loretta’s care experiences prompted her to write a few books, become a trained LEGO Serious Play facilitator, and inspire others through her speaking events and engaging workshops.

In this episode we talk about and how creative play with Legos can help care partners connect and remain calm, why identifying those in your care village is critical to your success, the financial strains of caregiving and frustrations around the Medicaid Waiver process, how her faith community surrounded her with goodness after the loss of her husband, and why Loretta’s current self-care mantra is ‘stay and play’.

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Supporting Adult Children of Aging Parents with Frances Hall - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:19 +0000

Frances Hall is the founder and executive director of ACAP, Adult Children of Aging Parents, a nationally unique nonprofit organization that she founded when she was the caregiver for her mother. In 2012, Frances began offering monthly educational programs for her fellow faculty and university staff and then for her broader North Carolina community. Since then, ACAP has grown to nine chapters in four states and continues to grow.

In this episode, learn what makes the ACAP Community different from a typical support group, how Frances gave herself grace while caregiving, and how journaling was healing in her caregiving season.

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New Perspectives from Caregiving with Matt Perrin - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:11 +0000

Matt Perrin spent eight and a half years surrounded by dementia as a member of the sandwich generation. He was caring for his mother, Rosemary, who was living with Alzheimer's Disease. And simultaneously helping his wife Lindsay care for her father, Steve, who was living with Lewy Body Dementia. Steve lived in Matt and Lindsay’s home with their three girls and dog. Matt's lived experience gave him a new professional purpose and unlocked a passion for creating that he never knew he had. He found solace in writing and continued his practice with his popular weekly email series.

In this episode, we discuss unearned caregiver guilt, win/win perspectives, social connections that led to being in a documentary, and new career paths inspired by caregiving.

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Balancing Career and Caregiving

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:19 +0000

I thought it fitting to publish this episode during November, which is National Family Caregivers Month, and this year’s theme is #caregiversconnect. A great theme since, on this show, we are about creating a connective community of family caregivers and connecting (or I say fast-tracking) you to the help and support you need, crave, or don’t even know about.

I have a relentless passion for seeing and helping family caregivers. When I started Happy Healthy Caregiver, I had a clear mission of providing support and resources to family caregivers, and I wanted to do this full-time. And I also need an income. I worked on Happy Healthy Caregiver while working full-time as a sandwich generation caregiver. I had no business starting a business, and yet I knew this was needed. I felt isolated, alone, overwhelmed, unhealthy, and drowning as a sandwich-generation working caregiver. If we change nothing, then nothing changes. I struggled with how to monetize HHC. I always wanted people who could afford my services (like organizations and companies) to pay for support for family caregivers. Caregivers are already paying and doing too much.

I monetize my business in 2 ways.

Accidental influencer – content, ads, partnerships with companies I like and respect who could offer a product or service caregivers may need or want
Professional speaker – Talking about self-care and caregiving. I’m hired by faith communities, nonprofits, and employers to share my story and fast-track their members or employees to resources I wish I knew about. I validate their experiences and tell them that support is available and where to find it.

Today’s episode is primarily coming from a presentation I prepared for SHRM ATL conference about balancing carer and caregiving. Attendees at this conference were primarily those who work in Human Resources.

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Healing Powers of Nature with Lisa Nigro - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:23 +0000

Lisa Nigro describes herself as an ordinary woman with an extraordinary spirit. Before becoming a full-time caregiver in 2015, she was a community activist serving the poor, and undervalued living in Chicago. Currently, she is the full-time caregiver of her adult son, Nick, who on October 31, 2015, suffered a heart attack at home from a virus and became brain injured and fully disabled. Lisa shares how she is thriving in this new season of life, even with its difficulties and challenges.

In this episode we discuss the parallels of Lisa working with the homeless and caring for Nick, how being non-verbal doesn’t mean non-communicative, the challenges in finding quality respite care, gratitude pumpkins, pizza gardens, and more!

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Creating Your Self-Care Team with Nikki Nurse - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:17 +0000

Nikki Nurse inspires women to live their best lives. As a former family caregiver with 10+ years of practice, Nikki believes that real health and wellbeing come through tending to small moments - in the mundane of our everyday lives. In this episode, Nikki focuses on creating your care team to help you with your self-care and how technology plays a huge role.

We discuss how incorporating colors in design, fashion, and other small details can make colossal impacts. Nikki shares her story of how she got ‘lost in the caregiving sauce’ and how, with intention and ‘mindful moments, ’ she has created a happy and healthy flow for her life.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:00:21 +0000

A Nomad Caregiving Life of Traveling and Running with Anthony Copeland-Parker

Anthony Copeland-Parker cares for his partner Catherine, who was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s ten years ago. Before becoming a family caregiver for Cat, Anthony who goes by Tony was a professional pilot for thirty-seven years, much of his career with United Parcel Service. When he retired, he started writing his blog called Running With Cat. Up until recently, they lived as nomads and completed marathons and half marathons while exploring 82 countries across all 7 continents!

In this episode, Tony shares the ups and downs of the nomad caregiving life, where they have found support while traveling, why Tony pushed the envelope and insisted that he and Cat live together in independent senior living, and what special requests he makes of the home care professionals so Cat continues to live a life filled with her personal joys.

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Addressing the Taboo Family Topics with Isabel Melgarejo - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:13 +0000

At 20 years old, Isabel Melgarejo became a family caregiver when her dad passed, and her mom fell into depression. For years Isabel has helped her mom in what she needed. As a project manager in her profession, Isabel learned the power of proactive planning. She now applies this practice to all life’s events.

In this episode, Isabel and I chat about why she became curious about her feelings and what action she took to address her needs. We also talked about the awkward long term care conversations with her mom and how she helped organize her immediate family to align the responsibilities to match mom’s needs. And, learn what daily self-care habit Isabel practices to increase her frequency of good days.

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Living Bold While Caregiving with Belva Denmark Tibbs - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:28 +0000

Belva Denmark Tibbs is a primary caregiver for her husband, Mark, and a support caregiver for her parents. While she may have departed her career as a senior healthcare executive, she is far from what others think of as retired. Belva serves on several community organizations and boards, including the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. She is passionate about mindset, aging well, and educating others.

In this episode, Belva and I discuss a gamut of topics including invisible caregiving labor, conquering fear, pros and cons of Chat GBT (artificial intelligence), and establishing boundaries. You’ll also gain some great tips like why you’ll want to add a dry erase marker to your caregiver tote bag.

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Balancing Life as a Young Carer with Ashley Bendiksen - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:17 +0000

Ashley Bendiksen cared for her mom who developed early onset Alzheimer’s. She chronicled her 8 year caregiving journey in her memoir The Language of Time which originated from her personal journals. Ashley served as Chairwoman of her local Walk to End Alzheimer's where nearly $500K was raised for Alzheimer's research. She also testified for the successful passage of a law in her home state of Massachusetts. Ashley is also passionate about additional topics. She is a national speaker on domestic and sexual violence prevention, resilience, and mental health.

In this episode we talk about how Ashley balanced caregiving while still living her life as a young person in her twenties, we learn why Ashley is grateful for the time caring for her mom, the respect she gained from invisible labor that moms do, why dating herself and traveling solo recharges her, and how she is using her experiences to help others.

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Recovering From Burnout with Usha Tewari - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:09 +0000

Usha Tewari was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She is a constituent advocate, and community engager with over 17 years of experience working for elected officials at the federal and local level. While working full-time, Usha was her mom's caregiver primary caregiver until December 2021 when her mom passed away from end stage dementia. In this episode, we talk about how videos helped correct mom’s diagnosis, how Usha managed to work full time while caring for her mom, what relieved her caregiver and grief burnout, and what Usha is doing about impacting positive changes in Florida, her South-Asian culture, and beyond.

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Caregiver Mental Wellness with Kris McCabe

Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:12 +0000

Kris has been the full-time family caregiver for her Grams, Mary, since 2017. They started sharing their life and love as they navigate Alzheimer’s together on Instagram that same year. Now with nearly half a million followers on TikTok Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers while sharing the special bond she has with her Grandma during the progression of this disease. Leading with love, laughter & NY attitude!

In this episode, we dive into what a sole caregiving life looks like, share our dislike for internet trolls, explore what Kris would say to “new to caregiving Kris”, discover where lifewithgrams is headed, and extract the various steps Kris has intentionally taken to elevate her overall mental wellness.

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Staying Afloat While Caregiving with Matthew Cauli - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:14 +0000

Matthew Cauli became a full-time caregiver to his wife, Kanlaya, after she experienced two massive strokes and an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Matthew and his wife are in their thirties and raising their 6-year-old son Ty. In this episode, Matthew displays his dedication to keeping his family physically, emotionally, and financially afloat. We chatted about how his family’s life was turned upside0down, how he found therapy through social media channels, why he could no longer keep working while caregiving, and how the caregiving community has shown up for him in ways he didn’t anticipate.

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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:14 +0000

In this episode, meet Sherrell D. Mims. She is a family caregiver, registered nurse, entrepreneur, and author. Her passion is empowering caregivers worldwide. In this episode we talk about the importance of securing help in your community, sharing your story, being patient with yourself, seeking a good belly laugh, and proactively dealing with the cloudy days that come upon us.

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Helping Your Autistic Brother Create Purpose and Enjoy Independence with Tiffany Chou - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:00:09 +0000

In 2019 Tiffany moved home to Maui, Hawaii to become primary caregiver to her adult brother Christian. Christian is now in his thirties and has been living with autism. Inspired by her brother's interest in jewelry and wanting to help him find a job, Tiffany created Depo Market, a retail business that provides jobs to other adults with disabilities like Chris.

In this episode, we chat about what made Tiffany relocate from NYC to Maui, how her partner created a personal living space for her brother Chris, what it’s like to balance care for a brother and a brand new baby, and how Depo Market came to be and how others can support what they are doing.

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Caregiving Support From TikTok with Joe Vazquez - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:12 +0000

Joe Vazquez and his wife Laura live in Texas and have been married over 11 years. In February 2021, Laura suffered a traumatic and anoxic brain injury. With Laura’s freak garden accident, life as they knew it changed. Joe had to find his way as a family caregiver with zero care experience. In this episode, Joe shares his story and we discuss marital commitment, mental health therapy, FMLA benefits, and the role TikTok has played in his caregiving journey.

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Our Long Term Care Crisis with Susie Singer Carter - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:12 +0000

Susie Singer Carter cared for her mom Norma for 16 years until she passed away last July from Alzheimer’s disease. Susie is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, actor, and caregiver advocate. You can see all of these skills intertwine in her 2018 Oscar Qualified short film, “My Mom And The Girl” starring Valerie Harper in her final performance.

Susie also produces and hosts the Love Conquers Alz podcast and is the co-creator of the outrageous horror/comedy narrative podcast “I Love Lucifer”. She is currently producing a documentary, "No Country For Old People", which centers on long term care neglect and the systemic healthcare crisis responsible for it. In this episode we dive deep into Susie’s current documentary project and the stories surrounding it. Susie also reflects on some of the toughest years of her life and the essential (and totally accessible) self-care tools which have helped make her 16 year caregiving season sustainable.

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Hemp Benefits with Inesa Ponomariovaite - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:15 +0000

Inesa Ponomariovaite is a former family caregiver living in Chicago. She is also a holistic health professional and an expert on the benefits of hemp. Inesa is the founder of Nesas Hemp, a company providing full-spectrum CBDa Hemp Oil with preserved healing compounds. In this episode, we learn about Inesa’s caregiving stories, her self-care practices and how CBDa Hemp Oil can optimize your health and healing.

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Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:08 +0000

Charlotte Bayala is a spousal caregiver determined to love her caregiving life and help others along the way. Charlotte’s life changed forever when her husband was diagnosed with an incurable form of thyroid cancer in 2013. She uses her experience as a caregiver and her training as a Yoga and Meditation teacher to help caregivers find easy ways to care for themselves.

In this episode, we talk about Chicago life, protecting the spousal relationship, addressing worries, themed digital photo albums to help you through rough patches, and how self-care can look different for each of us every day.

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Helping Your Disabled Child Transition to Adulthood with Kim Albrecht - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:00:15 +0000

Kim Albrecht knows what the sandwich generation feels like. She has been her 18-year-old daughter’s primary caregiver since Miranda was born and she helps care for her mom who is living with dementia.

Kim is a southerner transplanted to California via the Midwest along with her husband and 2 teenage daughters, the oldest of which has level 3 nonspeaking autism. Kim hosts the award winning LOMAH Disability Podcast, where over 150 expert guests have been interviewed on topics relevant to planning the future for teens and young adults with disabilities.

In this episode, we talk about how Kim and her husband are preparing Miranda for adulthood and living independently from her parents, Kim’s gratitude for some tough feedback from trusted individuals that shaped her current caregiving mindset, how she recovered from caregiver burnout, and why every caregiver may need to purchase some construction worker headphones.

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Self-Care for Caregivers with Susanne White - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:09 +0000

Susanne White is the founder of Caregiver Warrior. She cared for her parents and this caregiving adventure changed her life. She blogs about this journey on her website, caregiverwarrior.com and shares her experience, strength and hope with others so that they too may survive caregiving with grace and empowerment.

In this episode, we go deeper into talking about emotional self-care including being vulnerable, coping with anxiety, and modifying our behaviors in the spirit of self-improvement. You’ll also learn about what to expect in Susanne’s new book on our favorite topic – self-care for caregivers!

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Emotional and Social Self-Care with Carlos Olivas - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:00:12 +0000

Carlos Olivas III is a California native who is a three time caregiver. He currently cares for his dad who is living with Alzheimer’s and provides support to his adult daughter and his brother who have mental health concerns. Carlos is archiving and documenting his Dad’s dementia progression through his vast assortment of art

In this episode, Carlos and I chat about how work can sometimes feel like respite, what his typical day looks like, how impactful Miguel’s story in the hit TV show This is Us was, self-care routines, and we list out a variety of support options for family caregivers.

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Loving Through Dementia, The Dementia Ministry at Due West UMC with Sheila Welch - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:00:05 +0000

Sheila Welch is a dementia family advocate and educator. For over 12 years, Sheila has been the Developer/Coordinator of Loving Through Dementia: a free, all volunteer ministry that offers help, hope, inspiration and dementia education to families facing dementia; and provides resources and guidance for churches of all faiths, all communities, and all individuals who seek to better serve these families. Sheila's family has lost eight family members to Alzheimer's. Her husband, who has led this ministry with her for over twelve years, was diagnosed a year and a half ago with Parkinson's dementia. Her own family’s journey, along with the journeys of the families she serves inspire her work today.

In this episode, we chat about loving someone through dementia, setting yourself up for a successful caregiving journey, how a faith community ministry could be started in your area, and how to give yourself grace.

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Advice for the Solo Family Caregiver

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:11 +0000

Caregiving happens. My upcoming guest needed to reschedule – dad in hospital. Family always comes first. I’m not as batched up with episodes as I’d like and the show must go on with a new episode every other Wednesday. So like caregiving, I pivot and haven’t done a show on this topic before.

In today’s show, I’m sharing strategies to help the family caregiver that is or feels like they are all alone in their caregiving season. Bottom line is – being a solo caregiver isn’t sustainable. I have yet to hear a solo caregiving success story. Typically the health (and happiness) of the family caregiver suffers when trying to control all the aspects of caregiving plus the other family, household and career responsibilities.

Likely your plate was already full. Then heaped on caregiving responsibilities. May have seemed doable at first or you just love this family member or chosen family member so much that you wanted to do whatever it takes. Perhaps you realize this isn’t sustainable but you are in too deep.

Today I’m offering strategies to consider. Small changes add up. I believe in you. If you want to work through this together 1:1 – take me on the offer for complimentary coaching or perhaps work with me on an ongoing coaching basis. Schedule your complimentary session today!

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Working, Community Care, and Advocating with Aisha Adkins - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:00:17 +0000

Aisha Adkins is an only child caring for her parents. Her mom has Frontal Temporal Dementia, and her dad has suffered multiple strokes. Aisha’s career is the Constituency Organizer for Caring Across Generations. She is a storyteller, advocate, international speaker, and passionate about building an equitable, inclusive, and comprehensive public health and care infrastructure. She enjoys classic film, live music, and the great outdoors when she is not trying to affect positive systemic change.

In this episode, we talk about the nuances of being a young caregiver and only child, small yet impactful care advocacy steps can we take, community care, acceptance, managing expectations, and sipping tea.

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Mother and Son Chat About Caregiving and Self Care with Jacob Miller

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:00:19 +0000

Meet my son Jacob at age 20. Jacob was eight when our caregiving season started. He’s witnessed a lot during his adolescent and young adult years…we reflect on this, share family memories. and talk about how caregiving may have influenced his life.

We also talk about how he coped with isolation during the pandemic, how he manages school stress, his plans for this summer, and why he decided to delete the TikTok app from his phone.

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Financial Self-Care with Kimberly Whiter - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:22 +0000

Meet Kimberly Whiter who is on a mission to guide families to a more financially-positive caregiving and aging experience. With her unique and personalized process, families gain multiple professional perspectives and can make a plan for saving time and money for overcoming the challenges of elder care.

In this episode we talk about changing careers while caregiving, finding financially positive ways to survive the caregiving season, and the challenges of running our caregiving business (and what office supplies we adore!).

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Cocktails and Caregivers with Amanda Clark - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:20 +0000

Meet Amanda Clark who cared for her late husband Joe after he was diagnosed at age 28 with colon cancer. This diagnosis came two months before their wedding. Blogging helped she and her husband through this journey until Joe passed in 2014. After Joe’s death, their joint blog became Amanda’s non-profit called Cocktails & Caregivers.

In this episode Amanda talks about what it was like to care for her fiancé and husband while working and raising their daughter, she shares how counseling and girlfriends helped her during her deep days of grief as a widow, what life looks like now 7 years later, and how her non-profit Cocktails and Caregivers can help lift a caregiver’s day.

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Yoga4Caregivers with Jennifer Henius & Ellen MacKay - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:17 +0000

Meet Jennifer and Ellen the force behind Yoga4Caregivers – a social impact business that aims to expand access to holistic wellness services to caregivers. Jennifer is the founder of Yoga4Caregivers and Ellen is the Program Manager and Volunteer Yoga Teacher.

In this episode with Ellen and Jennifer we talk about busting stress, infusing minutes of self-care in your day, and how you can access free online yoga classes.

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Helping the Working Caregiving Crisis with Debbie Howard - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:12 +0000

Meet former family caregiver Debbie Howard. Debbie lived and worked in Japan for 30+ years. Debbie is also a former caregiver on a mission to change the way the world looks at caregiving so the impacts are not so devastating. Her work focuses on providing companies with support programs for employee caregivers to mitigate the related risks of absentee-ism, employee turnover, and extra healthcare costs.

In this episode, we dive into this topic and we also chat about how caregiving was a transformational experience for Debbie, how she shared the care with her sisters while keeping her own business running, the concept of joy journaling, and how simple steps can have ripple effect on lasting change.

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Fun Activities with Your Care Partner with Patti LaFleur - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:12 +0000

Meet Patti Lafleur who says she has the amazing opportunity to be the care partner for her Mom, Linda, who has dementia and type 1 diabetes. Patti was a Kindergarten teacher for 9 years before quitting her job to care for her mom full time. People truly enjoy watching Patti and Linda’s life through social media and this keeps Patti connected, too. Patti’s goal in sharing our story is to change the stigma around a dementia diagnosis and share their daily joy!

In this episode we talk about traveling with your loved one, leaving the workforce to care, activities you and your care recipient can do together, Amazon wish lists, caregiver respite, making a hospice decision, and how to find the joy in your caregiving journey.

Please note that this episode was recorded before the recent passing of Patti’s mom, Linda. Please keep Patti and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Seamless Supply Shopping with Bianca Padilla - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:14 +0000

Meet Bianca Padilla. Bianca’s experiences caring for her grandma inspired her to start Carewell along with her husband John – a family-founded company that simplifies life for caregivers by providing personalized service, compassionate content, and expert-vetted home care products.

In this episode, we talk about how Bianca’s family came together to create a care plan, seeking bi-lingual health care accommodations, long term care insurance, work/life boundaries, training care compassionate employees, and even discuss how the laundry gets done!

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Supporting Millennial Caregivers with Lucinda Koza - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:07:04 +0000

Meet Lucinda Koza. Lucinda is a family caregiver and the founder & CEO of I-Ally, an app that provides a secure community and marketplace for millennial family caregivers. She started the company after her own experience becoming her father's sole caregiver at a young age.

In this episode we chat about societal stigmas, the importance of keeping our identities, solo caregiving, millennial caregiving support, and our favorite traditional and digital games.

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Sustainable Caregiving with Theresa Wilbanks - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:02:54 +0000

Meet Theresa Wilbanks who cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. During that time, she experienced the raging river of emotions that comes with caring for a family member. Overwhelmed and drowning, she navigated toward a more sustainable caregiving experience. Theresa founded Sustainable Caregiving and works with fellow family caregivers to help them navigate their caregiving journey. With humor and vulnerability, Theresa shares her story and strategies in her book, Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving.

In this episode, we talk about finding peace in the caregiving journey, setting boundaries with care help, uncovering local financial resources, meditation, travel, and adjusting to life after caregiving ends.

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Teepa Snow - Communicating with Persons with Dementia & Developmental Disabilities - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:00:12 +0000

I this episode, I am shining the caregiver spotlight on someone in the caregiving space that has my utmost respect - Teepa Snow. She’s an Occupational Therapist with over 40 years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience. Her company, Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) provides online and in-person education and products for anyone impacted by dementia. I can say firsthand that Teepa presents with extraordinary expertise and humor to audiences throughout the world.

In today’s show, we learn how Teepa’s experience caring for grandparents shaped her career focus, the language and visual cues to use to better communicate with our care partner, her self-care rituals, where she obtains her trusted dementia information, how her training may also help better communicate with persons with developmental disabilities, and the story of how she got the name ‘Teepa’.

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Advocacy During a Pandemic with Mary Daniel - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:00:14 +0000

In today's show, I am shining the caregiver spotlight on Mary Daniel. During her husband’s long-term care community’s pandemic lockdown, family caregiver Mary Daniel’s story went viral when she accepted a job as a dishwasher so she could visit and, more importantly, physically touch her husband, Steve. Mary is a dementia family caregiver based in Jacksonville, FL, and one of Next Avenue’s 2021 Influencers in Aging.

In this episode, you’ll be inspired by Mary’s story and understand how she continues to influence change through her caregiver advocacy and leadership in organizing a social community called Caregivers for Compromise which has over 14K members. You’ll also learn about Mary’s self-care strategies.

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Navigating Military Family Caregiving with Caira Benson - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:00:12 +0000

Meet military family caregiver Caira Benson. Before Caira was a family caregiver she was a thriving non-profit director who loved teaching Art History at her local college. She left it all to take up the most important vocation she had never wanted – caregiver to her husband, Eric, a catastrophically injured veteran. Armed with coffee and a lot of humor, Caira is determined to fight for her family to function somewhat normally despite all their challenges.

In this episode we talk about how Caira navigated her husband’s health journey with the VA, how she made the choice to not be angry, how her prayers were clearly answered, and which military and inclusive resources have helped all the members of her family, especially her five children.

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Caring for a Family Member with Complex Disabilities with Brenda Blais Nesbitt - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:23 +0000

In today’s show, I am shining the caregiver spotlight on Brenda Blais Nesbitt. Brenda is a master in advocating and navigating the confusing world of disability. Her personal experience has enhanced her ability to help others navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and excel in the challenging journey of caring for and loving those with complex needs. In today’s episode we discuss how Brenda embraced outside help, why Brenda doesn’t want to be pitied, and how to get comfortable having a one-sided conversation with a loved one.

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Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:01:52 +0000

In this episode I reflect back on 2021 and my 4 years of podcasting and looking ahead to 2022. I talk about my podcasting journey, some highlights from 2021, how I did on my 21 for 2021 list, the Happy Healthy Caregiver Holiday Gift Guide, what my plans are for the holiday season and some initial thoughts for 2022.

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The Death Positive Movement with Cassidy Bastien - Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:00:10 +0000

In this episode, we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Cassidy Bastien. Cassidy cared for her father who had COPD and Emphysema before he passed in 2020. I have no doubt he received exceptional care as Cassidy has been a professional Certified Nursing Assistant for 19 years. During these past 5 years, she has worked in hospice and received her certifications as a hospice and palliative care nurses aide and an end of life doula. Cassidy lives and works in Washington State and shares her story about what it was like to work in the healthcare system that was the epicenter for Covid-19 in the US. In this episode we also talk about death cafes, the differences between hospice and palliative care, and about her popular Facebook community called The Caregivers Hub Support Group.

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Balancing the Selflessness Sacrifices with Richard Lui - Caregiving Spotlight

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:00:14 +0000

In this episode, we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Richard Lui. Richard Lui is a veteran and award-winning journalist. You’ll find him currently on MSNBC. He is the first Asian American man to anchor a daily national cable news program, and a team Emmy and Peabody winner. When his dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Richard made a tough decision – he put his successful career on the back burner to help care for his dad. This selflessness didn’t come easy for him and he writes about this in his new book Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness. Richard also completed a powerful documentary on young caregivers in military families. In this episode, we talk about all of Richard’s current projects plus mental self-care practices, pivots during the caregiving journey, and seeking the flexibility you need in your professional career.

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Caregiver Burnout with Kate Washington

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:00:09 +0000

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.

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Rural Caregiving with Meghan Swope

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:00:08 +0000

In today’s show we are shining the caregiver spotlight on my wonderful first cousin, Meghan Swope! Meghan says her faith & family – both the blood kind, and the chosen kind -- give her life purpose. She could talk for hours about the book she's reading, the Disney trip she's planning, her latest Crossfit workout or what's on your mind. Her "real job" in healthcare marketing has taught her a lot, but nothing prepared her for every aspect of caregiving until she was in it. In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of living in a rural community when it comes to caregiving, how to make caregiving more sustainable, elder fraud, hospice, and some of Meghan’s favorite reads.

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Aging with Dignity with Paul Malley

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:05 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Paul Malley. Paul Malley is President of Aging with Dignity, a position to which he was named in 2002. Throughout his career he has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of aging and advance care planning. In this episode Paul and I talk about what aging with dignity looks like (and doesn’t look like), how the founders work with Mother Theresa ignited the purpose of the Aging with Dignity organization and the Five Wishes document. What the 5 Wishes are and why if you are over the age of 18 you need to write them down. We also talk about trends in aging include Artificial Intelligence and capturing our life stories. You’ll also learn how this working parent of six children infuses self-care into his daily routine and how their organization helps their employees carve out the time and space to invest in their health and happiness.

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Coping with a Lifechanging Caregiving Situation - Rachel Davis Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:10 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Rachel Davis. Rachel is a volunteer retreat leader with No Barriers USA and a full-time caregiver for her husband Jay. Jay suffered a spinal cord injury during a plane crash. This event completely uprooted their lives. Learn how Rachel is coping and moving forward. Rachel shares what a typical day looks like, where she found her supportive tribes of people, how she receives some pay for her caregiving responsibilities, and how chickens play a role in her self-care.

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Caring for a Loved One with Dementia - Lauren Dykovitz Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:24 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Lauren Dykovitz. Lauren is a writer and author, who lives in New Jersey with her husband and two black labs. Lauren’s mom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s in July 2010 at the age of 62. Lauren was only 25 years old at the time. She quit her full-time job and became a caregiver for her mom at age 28. Although her mom passed in April 2020, it is Lauren’s mission to help others on their Alzheimer’s journey by sharing stories and lessons from her personal experience. In many ways, she feels like she is just getting started! In this episode we chat about what it's like to include your mother with Early Onset Alzheimer's in the wedding-planning process, why she started her blog, giving voice to the hard emotions of caregiving, and storytelling as a form of advocacy.

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Susie Update: Adjusting to Life After Caregiving

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:05:07 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, I chat with my sister Susie ten months after our mom's death - an event that also ended her primary caregiving role for mom. Susie shares what the weeks before and after mom's passing was like and reflects on her 4.5 years of caregiving. We talk about what she's proud of, what she would have done differently, and where she is focusing her energy now.

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Elizabeth's Thoughts On Turning 50

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:06:29 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, host Elizabeth Miller talks about her 50th milestone birthday. The big 5-0! She time travels a bit and walks you down memory lane. Elizabeth shares stories and highlights her proudest moments, aging fears, thoughts on getting older, plans for her 50th, and provides a few ways you can help her celebrate.

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Reclaiming Your Identity - Ashley Jackson -Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:26:10 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver, Ashley Jackson. Ashley cared for her husband Troy (who was diagnosed with and treated for stage four cancer) while planning their wedding. In this episode, we chat about lodging services during cancer treatments, how she reclaimed her identity, family legacies, her 5 minute daily self-care practice, and why you may want to visit a rage room.

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Live Without Regret - Rayna Neises Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:20 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver Rayna Neises, who coaches other caregivers to live their lives without regret. Rayna cared for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer’s over a thirty-year span. She is a new author and a fellow podcaster. In this episode, we discuss creating manifestos, enduring a long-distance care situation, establishing a care team, and how to live a season of caring without regrets.

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Should You Lie to Your Loved One with Dementia? Jennifer Fink Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:02:05 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver and fellow podcaster Jennifer Fink. Jennifer is the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of women who have suffered from Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments. Jennifer is the host of the Fading Memories podcast - a supportive show for people caring for a loved one with memory loss. Through her own experiences and by interviewing many dementia experts and caregivers, Jennifer has accumulated much knowledge. Topics discussed in this show include different types of dementia, lying to our loved ones, decision fatigue, Peloton bikes, incontinence, senior living facilities, and life after caregiving ends.

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Poetry & Embodiment - Alyssa Kuzins Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:15 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver Alyssa Kuzins. It hasn’t even been a year since her husband Brad’s bike accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury – Alyssa is just coming up for air. She shares about her unwanted caregiving role, her dedication to Brad’s therapy, the question people asked that made her want to punch a wall, and how her embodiment practices have helped her healing. Alyssa also delivers messages of hope by sharing a few of her poems

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Long Distance Caregiving

Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:13 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Elizabeth shares tips for long-distance caregivers who are supporting family members. Listen to this episode if you are a primary local family caregiver looking for more help or if you are a member of the long-distance care team requesting additional ways to support your loved ones.

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When the Caregiver Becomes the Care Recipient - Michelle Seitzer Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:00:17 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Michelle Seitzer. Michelle is a special needs mom, lifelong caregiver, writer, cancer thriver, and founder of Caregiving Advice. In this episode, Michelle shares how she told her daughter with special needs about her cancer diagnosis, what words are comforting to hear from others during her treatments, and how her creative bursts of self-care are helping her cope during the pandemic.

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Your Caregiving Life on the Big Screen - Pat Moffett Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:00:26 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet former family caregiver and veteran Pat Moffett. Pat cared for his wife Carmen, who had early-onset Alzheimer's. I was inspired to reach out to Pat after watching the movie about his and Carmen's life: 'Ice Cream In the Cupboard.' Pat shares the story of how the movie came to be and what he is currently doing to help support and educate others about early-onset (or younger-onset) Alzheimer's.

Forgiveness & Caregiver Retreats - Heather Zoccali Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:19 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver Heather Zoccali. Heather is a three-time caregiver. First, for her dad, who had a stroke, multiple sclerosis, and mental illness. Then, for her son, Connor, who was injured in a vehicle-pedestrian accident while walking to school, resulting in a catastrophic spinal cord injury. Most recently, Heather cares for her mom, who has Alzheimer's disease, while also advocating for other caregivers through the No Barriers Caregivers program. Listen to the show to find out how Heather's tragic optimism, unique date nights, planned getaways, and boundaries help her show up for herself and others. You'll also want to find out how you can apply or nominate a family caregiver for an amazing No Barriers Caregiver retreat.

Becoming a Badass Advocate - Erin Galyean Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:25 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet caregiver advocate Erin Galyean. As a young adult, Erin lost her dad to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and in 2018 lost her sister, Meghan, to a rare lung disease. In this episode, we talk about Erin's eight badass strategies to help care and advocate for a loved one who is either home-bound or hospitalized. We also talk about how to prepare to take a planned break, our badass songs, morning routines, and one of the most underutilized resources in healthcare.

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Caring for Mom and Daughter - Ann Campanella Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:09 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver and author Ann Campanella. For almost fifteen years, Ann cared for her mom who had Alzheimer's and also cared for daughter who had Celiac disease. In this episode, we talk about Ann's takeaways from her caregiving years which were sadly also comprised of chronic miscarriages. Ann also shares about her horses being a huge part of her emotional and physical self care, her gluten-free household, keeping the romance in her marriage, the message from above to write her Alzheimer's memoir and her new book about caring for a daughter with Celiac, an autoimmune disease.

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Small Habits Stack Up

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:13 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, I share how even the smallest habits that you add, subtract, swap, and batch stack up for self-care success. Try on some of these healthy ideas and see if they work for you

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Medication Management - Bob Rowland Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:00:15 +0000

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Bob Rowland. Bob cares long distance for his 84 year old mom along with the support from his siblings. Bob has been in the health care space for over 30 years and talks about a medication management service that may be available for your loved one and help simplify your caregiving life. Bob has also been implementing small healthy habits and lost 60 pounds in 2020 and was able to get off a few of his personal medications.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:00:14 +0000

An update from host Elizabeth Miller. Topics include: Covid19 pandemic happenings, mom's health decline, Michigan vacation, No Barriers Caregivers Retreat, and empty-nesting.

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Changing US Care Policies - Lynette Whiteman Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:00:06 +0000

Meet former family caregiver and senior advisor Lynette Whiteman who has cared for her mom who had Alzheimer's for the past eight years. Lynette's mom recently passed away during the Covid19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk about the Covid19 issues she has been addressing both personally and professionally. Lynette is currently on staff with Andy Kim, one of New Jersey's House of Representatives where they are working to lower prescription drug costs and advocate for more dementia communication training for law enforcement. Lynette shares tips with each of us on how we can become informed voters, play a role in policy changes in our communities, and take time for ourselves.

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Finding Humor in Caregiving - Cathy Sikorski Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:00:19 +0000

Meet family caregiver and elder law attorney Cathy Sikorski. Cathy has been a significant caregiver for 8 different family members. In this episode we talk about how caregiving inspired her career, what documents every person needs to have, humor as a caregiver coping mechanism, and the importance of sharing our stories.

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Sharing Care Responsibilities with Siblings - Lenore Tracey Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:04 +0000

Meet Lenore Tracey who helped care for her dad, grandmother, mother-in-law, and most recently her mom who had Alzheimer's. In this show, we talk about caring for individuals with strong convictions, sibling support, long-distance caregiving, an employee benefit that helps caregivers, and what to do with all the stuff after your loved one dies.

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Caregiver Turned Inventor - Katherine Miles Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:09 +0000

Meet former family caregiver Katherine Miles. Katherine cared for her mom who had rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative disc disease and cared for her brother before he passed away. Out of necessity to help her mom travel by car, Katherine used her sewing skills to create a product that she named after her mom. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Katherine is helping her community by sewing masks for essential workers.

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Caregiving During COVID - Deb Hallisey Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 06 May 2020 09:00:18 +0000

In this special COVID-19 themed caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Debra Hallisey. After her dad passed in 2015, Deb became the primary caregiver for her mom who is diabetic, legally blind, and has mobility issues. In this show we discuss how her brother is able to help her from 12 hours away, how she is able to stay informed about the pandemic without getting derailed, her creativity to secure the necessary supplies that are in high demand, and how she manages and sets expectations with her mom and her mom's professional caregivers during these uncertain times.

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Caring for Multiple People at Once - Jessica Sima Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:00:02 +0000

In this special COVID-19 themed caregiver spotlight episode, meet healthcare worker and family caregiver Jessica Sima. Jessica helps care for her mom with end stage liver disease and diabetes and is the guardian for her brother with developmental disabilities. Jessica's mom recently fell and is recovering in a skilled nursing facility and her brother resides in an Illinois state-operated developmental center. Jessica shares how she made the tough decision between bringing mom home or keeping her in the skilled nursing facility. She also shares her criteria to select a nursing facility, how she is communicating with her isolated family members, and how she is managing expectations with each facility regarding her family member's care.

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Caregiver Spotlight - Kiersten Regele (Ep. 88)

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:00:02 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet millennial caregiver Kiersten Regele who currently cares for both of her parents with the help of her siblings. Learn how Kiersten's day job intersected with her family's current needs and how a smartphone app is saving their sanity when it comes to keeping up with all the caregiving-related responsibilities. You'll also hear some vulnerability from Kiersten as she shares what it's like to be a millennial caregiver juggling work and family and how she is determined to bring in some fun to her new caregiving role.

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Creating AlzAuthors - Jean Lee Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:00:08 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jean Lee whose parents were both diagnosed with Alzheimer's on the same day. Jean took care of her parents while working as a teacher. Her personal journal documenting her parents' 'oddities' later helped her write her memoir. Jean also found support in reading other people's personal experiences with Alzheimer's which led to her connecting with other authors and creating AlzAuthors - a community of over 200 authors. In this episode, we discuss the struggle between wanting to remain private and loyal to your family and yet connect with and support other caregivers.

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Slammed in the Sandwich Generation - Breeda Miller Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:05 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet ‘recovering caregiver’ Breeda Miller who cared for her mom from the independent living stage through home hospice. Like many, Breeda found herself in the sandwich generation. She was helping her Irish mom while working full time and raising her children, two with special needs. Listen to the show to find out how Breeda’s slam caregiving story went viral and learn what she is doing now to help caregivers carry on.

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Family & Professional Caregiver - Sheryl Smith, RN Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:00:12 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet experienced family and professional caregiver Sheryl Smith, R.N. In this episode we discuss family dynamics, long-distance caregiving, navigating the aging process for ourselves and our loved ones, and what life is like living in Puerto Rico post-earthquake devastation.

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Hope & Healing in the Grieving Process - Beth Marshall Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:05 +0000

In this episode meet former family caregiver Beth Marshall who shares with us about hope, healing, and finding joy in the grieving process.

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Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:12 +0000

Our personal fears and emotions can teach us a lot about ourselves and what we value. Processing our fears and emotions is healthy. Bottling them up can be detrimental. In this episode, Elizabeth shares some of her personal fears and ways she is learning to process her emotions. When we share our emotions with others we realize we aren't alone and there is power in numbers.

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Moving to care for mom - Adrienne Glusman Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:00:10 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Adrienne Glusman who is an only child millennial caregiver for her mom who has Multiple Symptom Atrophy. Adrienne uprooted her life as a young adult in NYC to move back to her childhood home to help care for her mom. We cover many topics including asking for help, managing guilt, Halloween obsessions, and the importance of just being present.

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Advocating for Our Loved Ones - Beth Suereth Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:00:06 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Beth Suereth who cared for her father for over five years through hospitalizations, dementia, cancer and diabetes. Beth shares how her family came to realize that hospitalizations and additional surgeries for her dad weren’t the only options. Listen to the show and hear Beth’s passion shine – she is on mission to help improve the health care culture by better educating and preparing family caregivers.

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Can Caregiving Be a Party!? Jenn Chan Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:00:08 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jenn Chan who literally makes caregiving a party. In this show, Jenn shares how caring for her grandma for a decade inspired her to want to celebrate caregivers and help them be prepared for their caregiving journey. Learn how Jenn as a millennial caregiver coordinated her care with her local family members so she carved out time for her own health and happiness.

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An Alzheimer's Love Story - Marianne Sciucco Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:00:04 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver, nurse, and writer Marianne Sciucco. In this episode, we talk about the sweet couple that prompted her to write an Alzheimer's love story as well as her personal experiences caring for her mother and mother's husband. We chat about topics that include asking for help, coming off hospice to go to rehab, what medicare does and doesn't pay for, and how lunch may just rekindle a romance.

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Staying Present - Caregiver Spotlight Beth Scibienski

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:00:03 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet pastor Beth Scibienski who provided 14 years of care for her husband Pete who had Multiple Sclerosis. In this show, Beth shares a tip the helps her stay present and we also talk about why caregivers often struggle to truly answer the basic question ‘how are you?’. Elizabeth and Beth discuss a few stories from Beth’s memoir and talk about her latest project where she is diving into experiences where people have either spoken to dead people or felt their presence.

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Family Dynamics - Caregiver Spotlight Margaret Fitzpatrick

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 09:00:18 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Margaret Fitzpatrick from Chicago who found her experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist to greatly help her as a family caregiver. She cared for both of her parents as they aged into their 90's and helped care for her ex-husband...after she was remarried. In this show, we talk about sharing the care with siblings (Margaret has 15 siblings!), guilt, caregiver burnout, when to call 911, palliative care, and the greatest gift you can offer a loved one.

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Caregiver Advocacy - Lisa B Capp Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:00:23 +0000

In this episode, meet Lisa B. Capp who is a Writer, Activist and Dementia Caregiving Survivor. Lisa traveled the world for her job as a business transformation consultant for a Fortune 100 company but helping executives embrace change was much easier than the 18-year personal journey of transformation she and her mom shared when dementia altered their lives. In this episode we talk about grace, working while caregiving, and what we can do to help other caregivers.

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Tools to Prevent Caregiver Burnout (Ep. #71)

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:00:17 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares ten signs of caregiver burnout and provides resources for family caregivers to prevent or reverse burnout.

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Mindfulness & Meditation

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:00:13 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares about her struggles with meditation and mindfulness and what has been working to help this become a self-care habit. The benefits of meditation and other helpful resources are shared.

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Navigating a Fragmented Healthcare System - Nicole Rochester Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:00:10 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dr. Nicole Rochester who cared for her dad who had several chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and vascular dementia. She witnessed the complicated healthcare system from the other side of the stethoscope. Her dual perspective as a doctor and family caregiver inspired her to want to help aging individuals and caregivers navigate the fragmented healthcare system. In this episode we talk about asking for help, coping with holidays, understanding caregiver rights in the hospital discharge process, and pushing for more family-centered medical communication.

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Dealing with Interracial Challenges - Dannelle LeBlanc Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 29 May 2019 09:00:17 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dannelle LeBlanc who cared for her father-in-law with Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, Dannelle shares about the challenges she overcame when caring for an interracial family member. Her personality shines when she speaks about the importance of perseverance, joy, meditation, and her new gift registry program for family caregivers to recognize and prepare them for their meaningful life-changing journey.

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(Part 2) Leader of the Certified Caregiving Consultants - Denise Brown Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:05:18 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Denise Brown who is a family caregiver for her parents and she has been providing help and resources to other caregivers for over twenty years. In this episode we talk about letting go of expectations, entrepreneurship, collaborating as caregivers, the National Caregiving Conference, and the benefits of becoming a Certified Caregiving Consultant.

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(Part 1) Leader of the Certified Caregiving Consultants - Denise Brown Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:05 +0000

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Simultaneous Care from Different Locations - Sherilyn Lee Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 01 May 2019 09:00:11 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet writer and roller derby referee Sherilyn Lee from LA who became a caregiver 24 hours after attending Burning Man. Sherilyn has cared for her grandparents, her father and her lifelong friend and has provided simultaneous care from different locations. In this episode we discuss relentless advocacy, intentional writing, grief, Hawaiian culture, the importance of play, email overwhelm, and the unexpected gifts from overhearing conversations.

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End of Life Decision Making - Karen Purze Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:00:21 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Karen Purze from Chicago. She became a family caregiver when her parents had health issues suddenly and simultaneously. In this conversation we discuss being prepared for end of life decisions, letting others help, establishing boundaries, and how our technology careers became a caregiving advantage and disadvantage.

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(Part 2) Support for Caregivers - Amy Goyer Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 09:05:13 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Amy Goyer who has been a family caregiver her entire adult life. She’s provided care for her grandparents, parents, and sister. Amy’s professional career is also related to caregiving. In this episode, we talk about acceptance, government resources for caregivers, keeping our loved ones independent, creating joy, the Grateful Dead, and how our personal self-care is not unlike how we care for our cars.

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(Part 1) Support for Caregivers - Amy Goyer Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 09:00:06 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Amy Goyer who has been a family caregiver her entire adult life. She’s provided care for her grandparents, parents and sister. Amy’s professional career is also related to caregiving. In this episode, we talk about acceptance, government resources for caregivers, keeping our loved one independent, creating joy, the Grateful Dead, and how our personal self-care is not unlike how we care for our cars.

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(Part 2) Working Daughter - Liz O'Donnell Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:05:09 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Liz O'Donnell. Liz provided care for both of her parents while juggling a demanding full-time job. An expert on balancing work and family, Liz writes and speaks frequently on these topics. Her passion for working daughters is evident throughout this episode where we talk about integrating all our competing responsibilities and creating time for self-care.

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(Part 1) Working Daughter - Liz O'Donnell Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:00:22 +0000

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(Part 2) Moving Cross Country - Donna O'Donnell Figurski Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:05:19 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Donna O'Donnell Figurski. In 2005, Donna's life was forever changed when her husband David suffered a dramatic brain injury one morning before they left for work. In this episode we learn how their date nights have evolved, what moving cross country looked like, and about Donna's dream to get her children's books published.

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(Part 1) Moving Cross Country - Donna O'Donnell Figurski Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:00:13 +0000

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Rare Disease Advocate - Kerry Hughes Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:00:16 +0000

Rare Disease Day is approaching and we are shining the Caregiver Spotlight this week on rare disease advocate Kerry Hughes. Kerry was inspired to start her organization Harmony 4 Hope because she wanted to help families who are impacted by rare diseases after witnessing her friend's experiences.

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Coping with Guilt - Adrienne Provost Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:00:12 +0000

Meet family caregiver Adrienne Provost. Adrienne lives in Chicago and is a mother of three children. Her youngest, Caroline, has a rare genetic disorder called Epidermolysis Bullosa, commonly referred to as ‘EB’. In this episode, we learn more about EB and how this family works together as a team. We also learn about Caroline's Make a Wish event and the rare disease advocacy work that Adrienne does with Harmony 4 Hope.

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Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:00:20 +0000

Elizabeth shares an update on what is happening health wise with her mom, her need for an extended break, and her plans to press pause on the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast until 2019.

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Gift ideas for the family caregiver

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:00:12 +0000

What gift or surprise would a family caregiver want? Essentially anything that will provide the caregiver more time for themselves and a bit of peace. Unwrap this episode to hear about twenty unique and special gift ideas that would brighten a caregiver's day.

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Caring for Difficult People - Susanne White Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:00:20 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Susanne White. Susanne helped care for both her parents for over 4 years. In this episode, we talk about caring for loved ones from a distance, how caregiving improved the relationship with her mom, and how a horse named Scooby and a group of women who were also caregivers became a lifeline for Susanne during her caregiving journey.

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Healthy Snacks for the Busy Caregiver

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:00:19 +0000

Fueling our bodies with healthy options can be a challenge when we don't plan ahead. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares a dozen snack ideas for you and the whole family that are tasty and energizing. Many of these can be kept in your purse, car or at the office.

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Incorporating Dad with Dementia in the Wedding Plans - Caregiver Spotlight with Lisette Carbajal

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:00:21 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet millennial caregiver Lisette Carbajal who helps care for her dad who has Alzheimer's. Lisette shares how this disease has impacted her college and young adult years and inspired her to be an ambassador for other young caregivers. Recently, Lisette got married and she shares how she and her family incorporated her dad into the ceremony even though he wasn't well enough to attend.

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Don't miss the National Caregiving Conference

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:00:09 +0000

Learn why you want to attend the National Caregiving Conference either in person or virtually. Host Elizabeth Miller shares what she has gained at the conference the last two years and gives you a taste on what you can expect to see, do, and learn this year.

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Working while Caregiving - Angela DiAnna Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:00:04 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Angela DiAnna. Angela works full-time and is an only child. She cares for her mom who has MSA (Multiple System Atrophy). We talk about looking for a job while caregiving, the a-ha moment that Angela received from the National Caregiving Conference and how she learned to ask for help.

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Best Smartphone Apps for Family Caregivers

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:00:03 +0000

In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares which smart phone apps have been helpful for her as a family caregiver. You've got them with you all the time. Your phone is essentially a caregiver toolbox that contains a variety of resources - from practical, to self-care to just plan fun.

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Compassion Care - Virginia Sampson Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:07:15 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Virginia Sampson who is currently helping her aging parents and cared for her husband who had ALS. Virginia is passionate about compassion - both for yourself and for others. Learn more about her caregiving journey and how reaching around and giving yourself a hug can scientifically improve your health and happiness.

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Pets improve your health & happiness

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:00:05 +0000

In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares how her Shih Tzu Shadow improves her health and happiness. Learn how pets truly help make our lives better.

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LGBTQ Caregiver Spotlight - Janet Fouts

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:00:06 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Janet Fouts who was first introduced to caregiving with her aging parents and has spent the last dozen years caring for her partner with breast cancer. Janet recognized she experienced depression and caregiver burnout and in this episode she shares about how mindfulness, meditation, and highlighting the caregiving stories of others in her book have helped her return to her happy place. She is so intentional in helping others on their caregiving journey that she is offering her book as a free download for the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast listeners.

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Prioritize your own health & happiness

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:00:06 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares the steps she took to begin to be intentional about her self-care while caregiving. She breaks up the process into eight themes that she evolved into a 8 week action plan that is available for family caregivers in the Happy Healthy Caregiver Community (currently complimentary). She also shares about her writing journey and the book she is currently working on.

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Quitting Your Job to Care - Ryan McEniff Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:00:06 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Ryan McEniff who quit his job and moved states away to help his parents after his mom was diagnosed with cancer. His experiences with caregiving led to a career change - he now owns a home health care business. In this show, Ryan and host Elizabeth discuss coping with grief, podcasting, and finding the positives in a negative situation.

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How to find a caregiver support group

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:00:05 +0000

Support for caregivers is out there - you just have to know where and how to look. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares 10 different paths where you can find support. Both in-person and online options are available.

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My favorite services, products, and books

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:00:04 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite services, products and books that have helped her on her caregiving and self-care journey. She also shares products that have have helped her mom.

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Partnering with Your Aging Parent - Jodi Hempel Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:30:05 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jodi Hempel from Tucson, Arizona. At the age of 19, Jodi started caring for her mom who suffered a stroke. Her experiences as a corporate trainer and family caregiver lit a path for her to help support and educate other family caregivers through her book, blog, and training programs. In this episode we talk about dating while caregiving, partnering with your aging parent, and how to ask for help.

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Back to School Self-Care Reboot

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 09:30:06 +0000

As many sandwich generation caregivers are beggining to send children back to school, it's a great time to reflect on putting some focus back on us. In this episode, we talk about setting goals and adjsuting our routines to incoroporate more self-care into our lives.

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How we celebrated dad's life

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 09:30:06 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares about the final week of her dad's life on Earth. She shares about her family's experience with hospice and the steps her family took to celebrate her dad's life in his presence.

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Music Therapy - Christina Britton Conroy Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:00:06 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Christina Britton Conroy. Music became Christina's sanity while caring for her father and now her husband with Parkinson's. In this episode, we talk mindset, humor, compassionate lies, writing, and how music is really therapy.

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Grab & Go Breakfast & Lunch Ideas (Episode 38)

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:30:06 +0000

Family caregivers are often on the go! Eating healthy can be challenging. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite grab and go breakfast and lunch options. Product and recipe links can be found in the show notes.

Ways to Create your Own Independence (Episode 37)

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 09:30:06 +0000

You won't find the time for your own health & happiness - you have to create it. Many family caregivers know self-care is important but many also believe there isn't time for it. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares a simple solution to help carve out more time for your independence.

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Keeping Your Parents Safe - Karen Bromberg Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:30:05 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Karen Bromberg from Brooklyn, New York. Learn how in 2012 Hurricane Sandy catapulted Karen into being the primary caregiver for her parents and how she navigated many difficult decisions to help keep her parents safe. We talk about going through the stuff, long term care facilities, and Karen's love for yoga and essential oils.

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Honoring my Dad's Birthday

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:30:06 +0000

Losing a parent or close family member is one of the top 5 most stressful life events. It's been almost four years since our host Elizabeth Miller lost her dad. In today's episode, she honors her dad by recognizing his birthday.

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Managing Competing Priorities

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:30:07 +0000

As a family caregiver, we juggle many competing priorities - our own family, our jobs, the needs of our care recipients, and our own health. It's a lot! So how do we decide what we are willing to take on and what we need to say no to? In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares 11 questions to ask yourself before adding a new commitment.

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Care Support at Your Starbucks? A Starbucks Family Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:30:06 +0000

In this Caregiver Spotlight episode meet two long-time Starbucks employees who formed a friendship with one of their extra special regulars, John Bozeman, and help provide care for him when he needs it.

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The power of prayer amplified with technology

Wed, 30 May 2018 09:30:06 +0000

In this episode, show host Elizabeth Miller shares how one simple technology tool helped her family amplify the power of prayer when each of her parents was hospitalized.

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Traveling with or without your care recipient

Wed, 23 May 2018 09:30:05 +0000

This episode is all about exploring our wonderful world and quenching your thirst for adventure. Host Elizabeth Miller shares stories about how she has traveled with and without her mom and provides several resources to consider for your next vacation.

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Caregiving Can Be Funny- Christopher Charles Chaney Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 16 May 2018 09:30:06 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Christopher-Charles Chaney from Tennessee. Christopher is the author of the witty and inspirational "Mama Peaches" book series. Learn more about how Christopher coped with caregiving for his grandmother and his mother and how he integrates self-care into his routine. He also has a great idea to make asking for help while caregiving fun!

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The Women Who Inspire Me

Wed, 09 May 2018 09:30:05 +0000

Ever consider who are the important women who have influenced who you are today and inspire you to live your best life? Host Elizabeth Miller shares her list of leading ladies and why they hold an important place in her heart and in her life.

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A Day in the Life of a Sandwich Generation Mom

Wed, 02 May 2018 09:30:05 +0000

Take a trip down memory lane as host Elizabeth Miller shares what a day in the life looked like for her as a working mom in the sandwich generation. Elizabeth also reflects back on the day from where she is now - almost 3 years later.

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The Dutiful Daughter - Judith Henry Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:30:05 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Judith Henry, author of The Dutiful Daughter's Guide to Caregiving. Learn how Judith received her wake up call to take care of her own health, how she got started with writing and how she has found unexpected joy in herb gardening (part of the fun is in naming her herbs!).

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Marriage Lessons learned while caregiving

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:30:05 +0000

Marriage can be tough, especially while feeling squeezed in the Sandwich Generation. Host Elizabeth Miller shares 22 lessons learned from her marriage as her 22 year anniversary approaches.

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Learning makes life interesting

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:30:04 +0000

Sometimes when caring for others, life can feel repetitive. In this episode, find out how incorporating new things into your day can help you find joy and happiness.

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Reclaiming Your Health - Chris MacLellan "The Bow Tie Guy" Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:30:05 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Chris MacLellan, the 'Bow Tie Guy' and founder of the Whole Care Network. Learn how Chris managed his grief after losing his life partner to esophagus cancer four years ago and hear his inspirational story of how a trip to St. Louis broadened his future, shifted his self-care mindset and resulted in healthier habits (including a 45 lb weight loss in the past year!).

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Having 'the talk' with your aging parents

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:35:04 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares how her family approached the topics of aging and lifestyle with her parents, particularly about moving to a safer place where they would receive more assistance.

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Ep 22: Working while Caregiving

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 09:30:05 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares how flexibility has been the core theme in her career. Living the life of a sandwich generation mom who is caring for children at home and an aging parent while balancing a career, marriage, and household responsibilities is tough. Hours of the day are split, sliced, and diced so that everyone gets a piece of you. Find out how Elizabeth's career path has been different than she thought it would be - but it's been the right path for her.

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(Part 2) A Chat with Elizabeth's Mom Carole Beighey

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:35:04 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Carole Beighey, host Elizabeth Miller's mother. Listen to this intimate mother/daughter conversation where they talk about how roles have changed, losing two spouses, self-care, letting go, moving forward, and leaving a legacy. Also, find out what Elizabeth's mom thinks about Happy Healthy Caregiver.

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(Part 1) A Chat with Elizabeth's Mom Carole Beighey

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:30:06 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Carole Beighey, host Elizabeth Miller's mother. Listen to this intimate mother/daughter conversation where they talk about how roles have changed, losing two spouses, self-care, letting go, moving forward, and leaving a legacy. Also, find out what Elizabeth's mom thinks about Happy Healthy Caregiver.

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Choosing the right assisted living community

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:30:06 +0000

Choosing the right assisted living community for your care receipient is an important task. Learn what to ask and look for when selecting a happy & healthy senior care community.

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The power of music for family caregivers

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:30:05 +0000

Music is a great tool for family caregivers because it can quickly help bust a bad mood and turn a day around for the caregiver or care recipient. The right song can shake lack of confidence, put some sparkle in a ho-hum routine, shine light in the remains of a tough day, ignite a happy memory and remind us what we can be thankful for.

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Transformation After Loss - Colleen Kavanaugh Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:00:06 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Colleen Kavanaugh who cared for both her parents for a decade while raising children of her own. Learn how Colleen integrated self-care while caregiving and why she's passionate about sharing people's transformational stories.

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Relationships & Love Languages

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:00:05 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller celebrates love and dives into relationships by sharing how the five love languages have impacted her life. Identify your love language and contemplate the love languages of the important relationships in your life.

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Attitude, Acceptance & Gratitude

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:00:05 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller talks about the importance of attitude, acceptance & gratitude. She shares small everyday events that bring her comfort.

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Elizabeth's Sister - Susie Morrell Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:00:04 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Elizabeth's sister and family caregiver Susie Morrell who recently moved from Pennsylvania to Hubbard Lake, Michigan. Susie is an oil painter and shares practical tips on how she made and executed plans to move her mom while settling her twins into college. She talks about her current routine and how she is able to integrate self-care while discovering her 'new normal'.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Asking for the help you need

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 11:00:05 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller identifies 9 categories of people and services that are available to ask for help.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Creating your best life for now & later

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 11:00:05 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her personal goals and talks about goal setting and dreaming big.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Meal Plan & Prep tips for Healthier Eating

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:00:05 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares ideas and systems that have helped her focus on healthier eating.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Creative Ways to Squeeze Fitness into a Busy Day

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:00:04 +0000

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares tips and systems that have allowed her to make fitness a healthy habit. This episode is also packed with creative ways to squeeze in more physical activity into your busy day.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Spreading the Care Across Family Members - Beth Phillips Caregiver Spotlight

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 11:25:03 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet former family caregiver Beth Phillips from Pittsburgh, PA. Beth learned to not be so hard on herself while caring for her Aunt Linda, who had dementia, for 3 1/2 years and her husband for 8 weeks after he had a catastrophic injury at work. Beth and her immediate and extended family took 'family caregiving' to a whole new level by sharing the care and finding reliable helpers in their community.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Being vulnerable & transparent

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 11:00:05 +0000

Being vulnerable and transparent about our caregiving experiences isn't easy but it has benefits for you and others. Elizabeth shares why she decided her blog couldn't be anonymous and how it helped her find support and resources.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Creating me time by becoming dispensable

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:55:03 +0000

Caregivers often layer on more and more responsiblities but eventually something has to give and it can't be your own health and happiness. Instead, find ways to become dispensable to free up more time for your own self-care.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Healthy Habits over the Holidays

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:00:04 +0000

It's so easy to get off track with our healthy habits over the holidays. We need a plan to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing our health & wellness.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Minimize Holiday Stress & Maximize Holiday Blessings

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:00:04 +0000

Holidays can mean even more to-dos on our list. Elizabeth shares ideas to keep our family holidays merry & bright. Tips to simplify decorating, shopping, wrapping, and feeding everyone.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Surviving the Double Decker Sandwich Generation - Jason Miller Caregiver Spotlight

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:53:00 +0000

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Elizabeth's husband Jason Miller and find out how they not only survived their overlapping primary caregiving years but learned many self-care lessons through this journey that have shaped their future goals as a couple.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Kids can help themselves, too

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:00:04 +0000

Children are sometimes overlooked when it comes to finding extra hands to help. Like many listeners, Elizabeth is in the sandwich generation caring for aging parents while raising her own family. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how helping her kids to become independent helped her create more time for herself and others.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Reclaiming time for self-care

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 11:00:04 +0000

Time is so precious when you are caregiving. Everyone seems to need something from you and there is only so much of you to go around. In this episode, Elizabeth shares four tried and true methods she has used to reclaim some time for herself.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Dealing with Caregiver Guilt

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:00:04 +0000

Guilt is an unwanted emotion that many family caregivers face. Elizabeth shares her thoughts on guilt and how she comes to terms with it while caring for others.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Why & how to start journaling & writing

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:00:04 +0000

Elizabeth shares how writing is helping her mentally during her caregiving journey and helping her to connect with her mom. She also shares simple ways that journaling and writing can be a part of your self-care.

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Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:

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For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast and Host Introduction

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 18:22:05 +0000

A general introduction to the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast and its host family caregiver and Certified Caregiving Consultant Elizabeth Miller.

Show notes with product and resource links:

https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/

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.