TRIGGER WARNING: As a trauma-informed care provider, it’s essential to let you know that this episode may contain subject matter that is a trigger for some listeners. Incidents of traumatic events, injuries, and mental health issues will be discussed. Please listen with caution if these situations are a source of trauma or concern for your mental health. While our guest continues to recover from these events, we want to inform you that the content may be challenging to listen to.

Guest: Megan Daubert

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In this heartfelt episode, Renee Garrett welcomes guest Megan Daubert. Megan shares her powerful journey as a full-time caregiver to her husband, Mike, after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest that led to an anoxic brain injury. The conversation delves into the medical and emotional challenges faced, the importance of community support, and the transformative role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the rehabilitation process. Megan offers valuable insights and words of encouragement for caregivers navigating similar struggles, emphasizing the significance of faith, resilience, and self-care.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Disclosures

01:10 Meet Megan Daubert

01:55 The Traumatic Event

04:41 Medical Challenges and Realizations

06:55 Caregiving and Emotional Struggles

08:44 Rehabilitation Journey

13:56 Returning Home and New Realities

25:53 Balancing Caregiving and Self-Care

31:05 Coping Mechanisms and Metaphors

32:48 The Importance of Faith

36:51 Challenges in Communication

50:43 Community Support and Progress

53:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

About the Guest: Megan Daubert lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, Mike, and their three children. After nearly losing Mike in early 2024 to sudden cardiac arrest, Megan became a full-time caregiver to her husband as they work through living life with an anoxic brain injury. Megan began podcasting and sharing their journey of healing, caregiving, and dealing with life after a post-traumatic event. Megan openly aims to give a voice to the unseen struggles families face with brain injuries and encourages people to lean into their surrounding communities.

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