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Love Your Caregiving Life

Charlotte Bayala

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Charlotte is a spousal caregiver who spent years feeling like she could never get control of her caregiving life. Most importantly she felt lonely because even though she had people to talk to she felt like there were some things they just wouldn’t understand. Once she got a handle on life and began to find ways to enjoy being a caregiver she wanted to help other caregivers not feel so alone. If you’re a caregiver hoping to find you aren’t the only one feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, resentful, and alone... THIS IS FOR YOU! You will see yourself in Charlotte’s caregiving stories and learn skills and different ways to think of caregiving from authors, other caregivers, and experts in the caregiving field. You’ll laugh... cry... and if you’re on a walk it might occasionally stop you in your tracks. New episodes are released every Thursday.
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Caregiver Connection Podcast

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03/20/20 • 6 min

Get to know Charlotte and her experiences as a Caregiver for her husband, who has thyroid cancer. In this episode, you will get a little background information and what you can expect from the podcast.

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03/20/20 • 6 min

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In today's episode, we continue our conversation with Carol Bush, a passionate advocate for palliative care. Host Charlotte Bayala dives deeper into the topic, addressing the common issue of many people being unaware of palliative care and how to advocate for it for their loved ones. They discuss the importance of asking for palliative care at any stage of a medical journey, whether it's before a procedure or while facing unknown symptoms. Together, they highlight how palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for both the patient and their caregivers.

Tune in to this enlightening episode as we explore the significance of palliative care and the impact it can have on the caregiving journey. Find the links mentioned on the transcript page at https://www.loveyourcaregivinglife.com

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11/02/23 • 23 min

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Dr Blight Part One

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01/28/21 • 31 min

“The wife may start to ask herself, Who am I now? Am I more of a caregiver than a wife?

Today’s podcast episode is the first of a two part conversation with Dr Aaron Blight

Dr Blight is the author of the new book, When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse or Aging Relative.

In this episode Dr Blight speaks with me on the issues we have in identifying as caregivers. Usually we are thrust into helping a loved one and we become a caregiver without even realizing it. Once we realize we are caregivers, we have some decisions to make on how we will go forward into that role.

Listen more on how we create an identity as a caregiver and how that process is one of the most important things to do in order to accept the life we live.

You can find Dr Blight at https://caregivingkinetics.com

More podcast episodes can be found at www.caregiverconnectionpodcast.com

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01/28/21 • 31 min

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The New Year Can Be Annoying

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01/14/21 • 5 min

I know it might not feel like a time to celebrate for you. As a caregiver the beginning of the year can be annoying. Everyone talking about resolutions and how they are going to change their lives. While you’re just trying to keep up with how to get your spouse to doctors appointments during covid.

But, even if for just a quick second, congratulate yourself for making it through. Take a moment to look back at what you survived, fought for and learned.

Want this year to feel better? Where do you start?

Listen more on today’s podcast.

After listening, head over to the podcast website to find support, downloads and other episodes. www.caregiverconnectionpodcast.com

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01/14/21 • 5 min

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Do You Have Hope?

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01/07/21 • 9 min

Hope. Sometimes it fuels you and other times it’s a four letter word.

I know how it feels to really have hope and the crushing feeling when you realize it isn’t going to happen.

Life may feel like it’s harder for us but it isn’t impossible and if we can find a way to hope we can stay connected with what fuels us and helps us to continue as caregivers in this world.

Find more caregiver resources as www.caregiverconnectionpodcast.com

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01/07/21 • 9 min

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Grieving The Old You

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12/31/20 • 7 min

Have you been able to let go of the person you were right before you became a caregiver? Of course parts of you are the same but if you look back you know you aren't the same person.

When we grieve the loss of another person were have rituals and ceremonies that we follow to help us process the loss. What have you done to process the loss of the old you and the life you lived before caregiving?

Listen to Episode 40 and hear more about letting go of yourself. Then head over to www.caregiverconnectionpodcast.com

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12/31/20 • 7 min

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Be There For The Moments

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12/17/20 • 8 min

Holidays are hard when you aren't a caregiver! Adding on the additional stress of going through a time you feel pressure to be happy when someone you care for is seriously ill is a difficult task to take on.

The hardest part is being available to experience the moments with your loved one. Maybe things aren't extremely bad and your loved one had the energy to enjoy the season. During those happy moments you find yourself pulled away by sadness, stress, exhaustion or maybe your brain just won't stop winding through all the things and you can't just be there.

Listen more to not being able to let go over the holidays in Episode 38 and then head over the www.caregiverconnectionpodcast.com.

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12/17/20 • 8 min

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Power of Pictures

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12/24/20 • 7 min

I love looking at pictures! I can sit and look through photo albums and photo feeds all day.

When we take pictures it's usually to record a happy moment, a beautiful landscape or something weird someone is doing. We don't usually take pictures of the dirty hair, tear streaked faces or moments filled with sadness.

In episode 39 I talk about missed moments, the power of a picture and capturing the moment no matter what. Listen now and then come over to www.caregiverconnectionpodcast.com

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12/24/20 • 7 min

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The Right To Feel Sad

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12/09/20 • 7 min

When you feel sad is it also followed by shame? When being sad around someone have they told you that there is nothing to be sad about because you aren't the one who is sick? Were you the one that told yourself that?

No one should tell you if you deserve to feel sad or not. Especially yourself. Feeling any emotion is valid and you have a lot of them coming through at any time, don't you? Trying to care for a loved one while handling the crazy world you live in plus the holidays?

Listen to Episode 37 and hear more about owning your feelings and allowing yourself to feel them and then find more at www.caregiverconnectionpodcast.com

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12/09/20 • 7 min

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Are You Worth Your TIme?

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01/21/21 • 10 min

Does it ever surprise you when you realize the amount of time and energy you put into taking care of your spouse? All of these things you do for them. All the time. All the energy it takes to be you right now so that you can be there for them.

Does it surprise you that you can do all of this for one human being?

Does it ever surprise you when you realize the amount of time and energy you NEVER give yourself?

Listen now and then head over to www.caregiverconnectionpodcast.com

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01/21/21 • 10 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Love Your Caregiving Life have?

Love Your Caregiving Life currently has 191 episodes available.

What topics does Love Your Caregiving Life cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Cancer, Personal Journals, How To, Podcasts, Education and Selfcare.

What is the most popular episode on Love Your Caregiving Life?

The episode title 'Caregiver Connection Podcast' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Love Your Caregiving Life?

The average episode length on Love Your Caregiving Life is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of Love Your Caregiving Life released?

Episodes of Love Your Caregiving Life are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Love Your Caregiving Life?

The first episode of Love Your Caregiving Life was released on Mar 20, 2020.

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