
Boundaries, Burnout, and Caregiver Battles (and how to succeed!)
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04/07/25 • 62 min
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"Even warriors know when to rest, " says Susanne White, founder of Caregiver Warrior.
In this week's episode, Susanne and I share our experiences and insights into our caregiving stories.
We discuss:
- the emotional complexities of caregiving
- the challenges of codependency
- the importance of self-awareness
- the necessity of setting boundaries for self-care
- the reality of caregiver burnout
- the need for caregivers to reevaluate promises made to loved ones regarding care options.
And so much more!
Connect with us:
Buy the BOOK(s)!:
From Guilt To Good Enough by Jeanette Yates
Self-Care for Caregivers by Susanne White
Inside the WORKSHOP , You'll Find:
3 Biggest To-Do List Mistakes
Why clearly defining your caregiving role is essential for creating breathing room
#1 self-care practice for caregivers
3 Keys to creating boundaries to care for yourself without neglecting your parents.
Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving?
In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.
Grab your copy TODAY!
Take the CAREGIVER CAPACITY QuizFollow The Self-Caregiver on Instagram and Facebook
At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life.
We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live.
"Even warriors know when to rest, " says Susanne White, founder of Caregiver Warrior.
In this week's episode, Susanne and I share our experiences and insights into our caregiving stories.
We discuss:
- the emotional complexities of caregiving
- the challenges of codependency
- the importance of self-awareness
- the necessity of setting boundaries for self-care
- the reality of caregiver burnout
- the need for caregivers to reevaluate promises made to loved ones regarding care options.
And so much more!
Connect with us:
Buy the BOOK(s)!:
From Guilt To Good Enough by Jeanette Yates
Self-Care for Caregivers by Susanne White
Inside the WORKSHOP , You'll Find:
3 Biggest To-Do List Mistakes
Why clearly defining your caregiving role is essential for creating breathing room
#1 self-care practice for caregivers
3 Keys to creating boundaries to care for yourself without neglecting your parents.
Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving?
In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.
Grab your copy TODAY!
Take the CAREGIVER CAPACITY QuizFollow The Self-Caregiver on Instagram and Facebook
At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life.
We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live.
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Two caregivers, one podcast, and ZERO filter...Welcome to the NEW From Guilt To Good Enough Podcast
Welcome to the NEW season and format of From Guilt To Good!
In this conversation, host Jeanette Yates and fellow caregiver Joanna, discuss the challenges and emotional toll of caregiving, particularly in the context of dementia.
We talk about:
-the importance of community support
-the complexities of navigating legal and financial aspects
-the need for mindfulness in caregiving.
Grab your copy of Jeanette's best-selling book, From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood Trauma: https://www.theselfcaregiver.com/book
Join our online community:
Facebook Group: The Self-Caregiver
Instagram: Jeanette
FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Ways To Stop Feeling Like A Trapped Caregiver
Inside the WORKSHOP , You'll Find:
3 Biggest To-Do List Mistakes
Why clearly defining your caregiving role is essential for creating breathing room
#1 self-care practice for caregivers
3 Keys to creating boundaries to care for yourself without neglecting your parents.
Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving?
In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.
Grab your copy TODAY!
Take the CAREGIVER CAPACITY QuizFollow The Self-Caregiver on Instagram and Facebook
At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life.
We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live.
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