A Dramatic Reset with Amy Bushatz
11/14/23 • 54 min
Amy Buschatz's caregiver journey began when her husband, Luke, faced a life-altering traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD during his Army Airborne Ranger deployment in 2009. In 2016, Amy and Luke knew something had to change. They made a radical reset and moved the family to Alaska (sight unseen) to support Luke on his healing journey. Little did she realize healing would come for the entire family.
Amy candidly shares the complexities of their relationship, the challenges they encountered, and how they coped together. We explore the ups and downs of Amy's caregiving experience, including moments of betrayal and the process of rebuilding trust. Amy also discusses how she used physical activities and therapy to navigate the emotional landscape while balancing her caregiving responsibilities with her own need for personal healing.
Amy talks about her experience as “two caregivers,” one caring for her spouse and raising two children and another supporting an independent spouse. Amy confessed it all - touching on mental health care, setting boundaries, and available resources for disabled U.S. military veterans and their spouses.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Enhance your caregiving experience by understanding the challenges and dynamics involved.
- Prioritize your own well-being with self-care techniques that will support your role as a caregiver.
- Discover the resources and tools available to make your caregiving journey more manageable and effective.
- Learn how to balance caregiving responsibilities and other aspects of your life.
- Develop self-awareness and effective communication skills to navigate the complexities of caregiving relationships.
About Amy:
Amy is a reporter for the Anchorage Daily News and the founder of the Mat-Su Sentinel, a non-profit startup newsroom in Alaska. She is the host and producer of the Humans Outside podcast, sharing what she loves - being outside and running.
But what in the world took her to Alaska - Caregiving. Her husband Luke sustained a TBI/PTSD during his 2009 deployment as an Army Airborne Ranger, though it would take years to understand its impact on Luke and their family.
So - in 2016, Amy, Luke, and their two sons - Huck and David - moved to Alaska sight unseen to help Luke find healing, Amy says in the process, they found healing for everyone.
Connect with Amy:
Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
Sisterhood of Care, LLC
Amy Buschatz's caregiver journey began when her husband, Luke, faced a life-altering traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD during his Army Airborne Ranger deployment in 2009. In 2016, Amy and Luke knew something had to change. They made a radical reset and moved the family to Alaska (sight unseen) to support Luke on his healing journey. Little did she realize healing would come for the entire family.
Amy candidly shares the complexities of their relationship, the challenges they encountered, and how they coped together. We explore the ups and downs of Amy's caregiving experience, including moments of betrayal and the process of rebuilding trust. Amy also discusses how she used physical activities and therapy to navigate the emotional landscape while balancing her caregiving responsibilities with her own need for personal healing.
Amy talks about her experience as “two caregivers,” one caring for her spouse and raising two children and another supporting an independent spouse. Amy confessed it all - touching on mental health care, setting boundaries, and available resources for disabled U.S. military veterans and their spouses.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Enhance your caregiving experience by understanding the challenges and dynamics involved.
- Prioritize your own well-being with self-care techniques that will support your role as a caregiver.
- Discover the resources and tools available to make your caregiving journey more manageable and effective.
- Learn how to balance caregiving responsibilities and other aspects of your life.
- Develop self-awareness and effective communication skills to navigate the complexities of caregiving relationships.
About Amy:
Amy is a reporter for the Anchorage Daily News and the founder of the Mat-Su Sentinel, a non-profit startup newsroom in Alaska. She is the host and producer of the Humans Outside podcast, sharing what she loves - being outside and running.
But what in the world took her to Alaska - Caregiving. Her husband Luke sustained a TBI/PTSD during his 2009 deployment as an Army Airborne Ranger, though it would take years to understand its impact on Luke and their family.
So - in 2016, Amy, Luke, and their two sons - Huck and David - moved to Alaska sight unseen to help Luke find healing, Amy says in the process, they found healing for everyone.
Connect with Amy:
Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
Sisterhood of Care, LLC
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Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver - A Dramatic Reset with Amy Bushatz
Transcript
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