Beyond Care-zilla: Embracing Delegation in Caregiving - Encore | 022
02/05/25 • 14 min
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Caregiving is more than a mission—it’s a monumental task that you don’t have to shoulder alone!
Today, I explore the transformative power of stepping back to manage rather than tackling everything single-handedly. It’s a vital lesson I learned: doing more isn’t the solution; managing more effectively is. A caregiving coach once opened my eyes to my 'Care-zilla' mode—where anger and frustration from trying to control everything were running me ragged. Now, I champion delegation and collaboration, essential strategies that turn caregiving from a lone battle into a team effort. Let’s ditch the pride and start creating a support system that lets us all breathe, balance, and thrive with our loved ones.
About Me:
I have cared for many family members across the life span, experiencing the joys and challenges of child-rearing, the poignance of caring for parents, friends, and elder partners. I realized that I could not handle the stress of family caregiving 24/7/365. It was time for a new approach to caring. My health and happiness were slipping away. This is how Think to Thrive for Caregivers evolved. Let your mind meet your heart so you don’t lose track of your life.
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https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/
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We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the archives! Enjoy the episode!
Caregiving is more than a mission—it’s a monumental task that you don’t have to shoulder alone!
Today, I explore the transformative power of stepping back to manage rather than tackling everything single-handedly. It’s a vital lesson I learned: doing more isn’t the solution; managing more effectively is. A caregiving coach once opened my eyes to my 'Care-zilla' mode—where anger and frustration from trying to control everything were running me ragged. Now, I champion delegation and collaboration, essential strategies that turn caregiving from a lone battle into a team effort. Let’s ditch the pride and start creating a support system that lets us all breathe, balance, and thrive with our loved ones.
About Me:
I have cared for many family members across the life span, experiencing the joys and challenges of child-rearing, the poignance of caring for parents, friends, and elder partners. I realized that I could not handle the stress of family caregiving 24/7/365. It was time for a new approach to caring. My health and happiness were slipping away. This is how Think to Thrive for Caregivers evolved. Let your mind meet your heart so you don’t lose track of your life.
Connect with Me:
https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Wendy Weber Shares Why Support Is Always Within Reach
Life throws curveballs, but Wendy Weber reminds me that we don’t have to face them alone. She shares how leaning into community and asking for help transforms not only our struggles but our growth. Wendy inspires me to see caregiving as an act of love, not just duty and challenges me to let go of the guilt and embrace the strength that comes from being vulnerable. Selfcare isn’t selfish—it’s essential. If you ever feel overwhelmed, remember you’re stronger than you think and more supported than you realize.
About Our Guest:
Wendy Weber, an energy healer and devoted parrot enthusiast, harmonizes her vibrant spirit with a talent for singer-songwriting, amplifying voices, and fostering unity. Wendy brews a unique melody of resilience and empowerment that she’s nurtured through decades of parrot companionship and raising her late daughter who had Down syndrome, then Alzheimer's. Her parody and original songwriting resonates in both healing work and musical expression that has sustained her through adversity to triumph.
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyeweber/
LinkedIn: wendy.weber
Facebook: wendy.weber
About Me:
I have cared for many family members across the life span, experiencing the joys and challenges of child-rearing, the poignance of caring for parents, friends, and elder partners. I realized that I could not handle the stress of family caregiving 24/7/365. It was time for a new approach to caring. My health and happiness were slipping away. This is how Think to Thrive for Caregivers evolved. Let your mind meet your heart so you don’t lose track of your life.
Connect with Me:
https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/
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Disposable People: Caregiver Squawking | EP023
Are we just supposed to sit back while the safety nets for caregivers and vulnerable people disappear? I won’t, and I hope you won’t either. Meals on Wheels, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are on the chopping block, and a vague tax credit for family caregivers won’t cut it. How will caregivers survive if these lifelines shrink or vanish? I dig into the real consequences, the financial traps, and the blatant attempts to hide critical information from us. This isn’t just politics, it’s survival. If you’re a caregiver or know someone who depends on these programs, it’s time to make some noise. Let’s not just squawk, let’s be heard.
Resources Mentioned:
Video of then-Candidate Trump offering tax cuts to caregivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHwKVeJHG6E
Tax attorney Jasmine Dilucci commenting on then-Candidate’s tax cuts for caregivers: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/K8CSCS771ig
American Medical Association--avian flu updates:
https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/bird-flu-h5n1-resource-center
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: https://www.acog.org
Caregiver demographics:
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-statistics-demographics/
Websites concerning caregivers’ financial demographics:
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK396402/
[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9379508/
[4] https://www.healthinaging.org/blog/the-financial-costs-of-family-caregiving-a-stark-reality/
[6] https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/wb/wb20230511
[7] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10365074/
[8] https://www.apa.org/pi/about/publications/caregivers/faq/financial-costs
About Me:
I have cared for many family members across the life span, experiencing the joys and challenges of child-rearing, the poignance of caring for parents, friends, and elder partners. I realized that I could not handle the stress of family caregiving 24/7/365. It was time for a new approach to caring. My health and happiness were slipping away. This is how Think to Thrive for Caregivers evolved. Let your mind meet your heart so you don’t lose track of your life.
Connect with Me:
https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/
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The Sharegiving Secret: How to Survive Family Caregiving - Beyond Care-zilla: Embracing Delegation in Caregiving - Encore | 022
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Hello and welcome to episode four of the Sharegiving Secret. By now, you know that sharegiving Shouldn't be a secret, and if you're listening, I bet you have some ideas about how to be a sharegiver, or you need some ideas about how to create a share giving system. We love comments here, so please share yours. I've noticed that caregivers are often concerned about taking the time or spending the money to learn to manage caregiving. Because
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