Caregiving: The Blessing, The Burden, The Bat-💩 Crazy... We Spill It All
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04/21/25 • 57 min
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In this conversation, Catherine Miguel shares her experiences as a caregiver for her mother. Her insights offer a candid glimpse into the realities of caregiving, and we discuss what we've lost and gained as caregivers, the "blessing" and burden, and the bat-💩 crazy parts of caregiving.
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!
NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. 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 journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!
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.
In this conversation, Catherine Miguel shares her experiences as a caregiver for her mother. Her insights offer a candid glimpse into the realities of caregiving, and we discuss what we've lost and gained as caregivers, the "blessing" and burden, and the bat-💩 crazy parts of caregiving.
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!
NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. 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 journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!
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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Boundaries, Burnout, and Caregiver Battles (and how to succeed!)
1 Recommendations"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!
NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. 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 journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!
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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1 RecommendationsIn this episode of 'From Guilt to Good', I speak with Morgan Donahue, a dementia care expert, about the challenges caregivers face when caring for loved ones with dementia. We discuss the importance of understanding dementia, recognizing early signs, the significance of socialization, and the need for caregiver self-care. Morgan shares insights on navigating family dynamics and busts some myths about dementia.
Connect with Jeanette and Morgan on Instagram
Find out more about Morgan's work on her website.
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.
NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. 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 journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!
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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