Happy Healthy Caregiver

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet pastor Beth Scibienski who provided 14 years of care for her husband Pete who had Multiple Sclerosis. In this show, Beth shares a tip the helps her stay present and we also talk about why caregivers often struggle to truly answer the basic question ‘how are you?’. Elizabeth and Beth discuss a few stories from Beth’s memoir and talk about her latest project where she is diving into experiences where people have either spoken to dead people or felt their presence. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/2TTvlG7 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Margaret Fitzpatrick from Chicago who found her experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist to greatly help her as a family caregiver. She cared for both of her parents as they aged into their 90's and helped care for her ex-husband...after she was remarried. In this show, we talk about sharing the care with siblings (Margaret has 15 siblings!), guilt, caregiver burnout, when to call 911, palliative care, and the greatest gift you can offer a loved one. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/2MLSvwv Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this episode, meet Lisa B. Capp who is a Writer, Activist and Dementia Caregiving Survivor. Lisa traveled the world for her job as a business transformation consultant for a Fortune 100 company but helping executives embrace change was much easier than the 18-year personal journey of transformation she and her mom shared when dementia altered their lives. In this episode we talk about grace, working while caregiving, and what we can do to help other caregivers. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares ten signs of caregiver burnout and provides resources for family caregivers to prevent or reverse burnout. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares about her struggles with meditation and mindfulness and what has been working to help this become a self-care habit. The benefits of meditation and other helpful resources are shared. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dr. Nicole Rochester who cared for her dad who had several chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and vascular dementia. She witnessed the complicated healthcare system from the other side of the stethoscope. Her dual perspective as a doctor and family caregiver inspired her to want to help aging individuals and caregivers navigate the fragmented healthcare system. In this episode we talk about asking for help, coping with holidays, understanding caregiver rights in the hospital discharge process, and pushing for more family-centered medical communication. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycareg

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dannelle LeBlanc who cared for her father-in-law with Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, Dannelle shares about the challenges she overcame when caring for an interracial family member. Her personality shines when she speaks about the importance of perseverance, joy, meditation, and her new gift registry program for family caregivers to recognize and prepare them for their meaningful life-changing journey. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Denise Brown who is a family caregiver for her parents and she has been providing help and resources to other caregivers for over twenty years. In this episode we talk about letting go of expectations, entrepreneurship, collaborating as caregivers, the National Caregiving Conference, and the benefits of becoming a Certified Caregiving Consultant. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Denise Brown who is a family caregiver for her parents and she has been providing help and resources to other caregivers for over twenty years. In this episode we talk about letting go of expectations, entrepreneurship, collaborating as caregivers, the National Caregiving Conference, and the benefits of becoming a Certified Caregiving Consultant. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet writer and roller derby referee Sherilyn Lee from LA who became a caregiver 24 hours after attending Burning Man. Sherilyn has cared for her grandparents, her father and her lifelong friend and has provided simultaneous care from different locations. In this episode we discuss relentless advocacy, intentional writing, grief, Hawaiian culture, the importance of play, email overwhelm, and the unexpected gifts from overhearing conversations. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Karen Purze from Chicago. She became a family caregiver when her parents had health issues suddenly and simultaneously. In this conversation we discuss being prepared for end of life decisions, letting others help, establishing boundaries, and how our technology careers became a caregiving advantage and disadvantage. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Amy Goyer who has been a family caregiver her entire adult life. She’s provided care for her grandparents, parents, and sister. Amy’s professional career is also related to caregiving. In this episode, we talk about acceptance, government resources for caregivers, keeping our loved ones independent, creating joy, the Grateful Dead, and how our personal self-care is not unlike how we care for our cars. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Amy Goyer who has been a family caregiver her entire adult life. She’s provided care for her grandparents, parents and sister. Amy’s professional career is also related to caregiving. In this episode, we talk about acceptance, government resources for caregivers, keeping our loved one independent, creating joy, the Grateful Dead, and how our personal self-care is not unlike how we care for our cars. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Liz O'Donnell. Liz provided care for both of her parents while juggling a demanding full-time job. An expert on balancing work and family, Liz writes and speaks frequently on these topics. Her passion for working daughters is evident throughout this episode where we talk about integrating all our competing responsibilities and creating time for self-care. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Liz O'Donnell. Liz provided care for both of her parents while juggling a demanding full-time job. An expert on balancing work and family, Liz writes and speaks frequently on these topics. Her passion for working daughters is evident throughout this episode where we talk about integrating all our competing responsibilities and creating time for self-care. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Donna O'Donnell Figurski. In 2005, Donna's life was forever changed when her husband David suffered a dramatic brain injury one morning before they left for work. In this episode we learn how their date nights have evolved, what moving cross country looked like, and about Donna's dream to get her children's books published. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Donna O'Donnell Figurski. In 2005, Donna's life was forever changed when her husband David suffered a dramatic brain injury one morning before they left for work. In this episode we learn how their date nights have evolved, what moving cross country looked like, and about Donna's dream to get her children's books published. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Rare Disease Day is approaching and we are shining the Caregiver Spotlight this week on rare disease advocate Kerry Hughes. Kerry was inspired to start her organization Harmony 4 Hope because she wanted to help families who are impacted by rare diseases after witnessing her friend's experiences. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Meet family caregiver Adrienne Provost. Adrienne lives in Chicago and is a mother of three children. Her youngest, Caroline, has a rare genetic disorder called Epidermolysis Bullosa, commonly referred to as ‘EB’. In this episode, we learn more about EB and how this family works together as a team. We also learn about Caroline's Make a Wish event and the rare disease advocacy work that Adrienne does with Harmony 4 Hope. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/2Di8Um2 Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

(Part 2 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Bruce McIntyre. For over 14 years, Bruce has helped care for his wife Kathy who has a rare autoimmune disease and is the Executive Director of Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. In this episode, we discuss moving near extended family to obtain support, the power of resilience, how his wife's disease has impacted their two children, and the monthly self-care practice that Bruce hasn't missed in over a dozen years. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.