Caregiver's Compass

What leads to anger and resentment in caregiving and is there anything you can do to help prevent or mitigate these very intense, and sometimes overpowering, emotions?

Today Stephanie talks about what can commonly trigger feelings of anger and resentment in caregiving and provides some realistic strategies to help you through these emotions while caring for someone else. If you are sick and tired of yelling and snapping at others and feeling out of control- this episode is for you.

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*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*

Do you care for multiple family members or friends? Do you feel like you are not doing all you ultimately ‘should be’ doing given the limitations of caring for multiple people (plus potentially working and other responsibilities)? In today’s episode, Stephanie discusses this element of guilt and what happens & what you can do about being pulled in 3,4,5 or 90 different directions.

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*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*

After being thrust into the world of caregiving and caring for her mom with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Katie Prentiss saw the need to share the caregiver experience with others, both those who could relate or those who did not understand and could learn. 

With her upcoming feature film, Wake up Maggie, Katie has made it her mission to bring caregiving to the forefront, inspiring other caregivers and raising awareness about the realities of caring for someone with FTD.

About Katie Prentiss: 

Two years after losing her mom to dementia at a young age, Katie began a career in acting with her role as Denise on Sophie Jones. Acting immediately became her passion and seemed to be the perfect culmination of her previous chapters in life - from English major, to mother, to portrait photographer, Katie has lived stories and loved people. Katie is most known for her roles as Beth in Winter Island and Sadie in Going Home, seasons 1 & 2. Her award winning films include Front Porches (2020 | Best Oregon Film, Best Actress) and a web series called Gamer (2022/2023 | Best of Oregon, Best micro short). She is currently working on her first feature film called Wake Up Maggie which is a love letter to her mom. 

Find Katie and learn more about Wake Up Maggie: https://www.katieprentiss.com/wake-up-maggie

Find Katie on Instagram: @katieprentiss 

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*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*

In today’s episode, Stephanie speaks to Susanne White (Caregiver Warrior) about the one thing that brought her tremendous guilt for many years after the passing of her parents: transferring them to a facility after promising she would keep them at home. Susanne discusses the situation that led to this change in her caregiving path, and how she now views this decision and the lessons associated. This is a scenario so many caregivers face, and we are so grateful for Suzanne’s vulnerability and openness when discussing such a deep topic.

About Susanne White:

When faced with the opportunity to care for her parents,Susanne ventured out on a caregiving journey that would change her life. 

She blogs about this journey on her website, caregiverwarrior.com, and shares her experience, strength, and hope with others so that they too may navigate caregiving with grace and empowerment. 

Known for her unique, authentic style and wisdom from the inside of many caregiving journeys, she is an outstanding motivational keynote speaker, bestselling author, gifted writer, exceptional ERG webinar host, and thought leader in the caregiver advocacy community. 

White’s latest book, Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved One, is now available at your favorite bookstores. Visit caregiverwarrior.com for more information.

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*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*

Have you ever had your caregiving or involvement as a caregiver questioned? This can STING. You have spent so much time and energy providing care and suddenly someone is questioning what you have done or how you have done it. Or maybe you have finally implemented boundaries in your caregiving and people are pushing back and commenting on you and your involvement or intentions.

In today’s episode, Stephanie talks about the implications of being questioned about your caregiving involvement and how you can start to process and manage this interaction. 

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*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*

Welcome back to Caregiver’s Compass! We cannot believe we are already on season 5 and we have some incredible guests coming your way. In this episode Stephanie introduces this season and briefly discusses her mom’s recent passing after many years of caregiving.

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We are back and covering the most listened-to episode of season 4! 

Here is a recap:

5) Episode 105: What exactly is ‘Caregiver Burnout’?
4) Episode 95: Yes, eating disorders can very much be related to caregiving- with Kyla Fox
3) Episode 93: ‘My parent has poor health habits but refuses any of my support or suggestions for change’
2) Episode 94: Supporting Family Caregivers in Healthcare Through Research, Education and in Practice with Dr. Jasneet Parmar
1) Episode 92: How to Care for the Caregiver

We truly hope you enjoyed this season and we cannot wait to see you back here for season 5.

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Palliative care: a term we often hear in our communities and in the healthcare system. But do we actually know what the term palliative care means for us and the people we care for? In today’s enlightening episode, palliative care physician, Dr. Samantha Winemaker, talks to Stephanie about this very important topic in addition to concepts surrounding advocacy for palliative care and MAID. 

About Dr. Samantha Winemaker:

Dr. Winemaker is an Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, in the Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University. She teaches palliative care to health care professionals. She has won numerous awards for her work.

Find Dr. Winemaker:

On Instagram: @sammy.winemaker

At the Waiting Room Revolution: https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/

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*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*

Lynn Posluns dedicates her life to women’s brain health, education and research for prevention and improvement that you can make in your life right now. In today’s episode, Lynn provides insightful and valuable information on brain health and talks about her ‘why’ for founding the WBHI. She additionally goes into detail about the many ways WBHI is working each and every day to help others learn how to take small and attainable steps to shift their brain health for the present and help to prevent cognitive decline for the future. 

This is one episode you don’t want to miss!

About Lynn:

Lynn Posluns is the Founder, President, and CEO of Women’s Brain Health Initiative, the only organization dedicated to protecting the brain health of women, caregivers, and families. Since the charity launched in Canada and the U.S. in 2012, Women's Brain Health Initiative has made tremendous strides in raising awareness about the inequity in brain aging research for women, in funding that research, and in creating compelling preventative health evidence-informed education programs so there is a greater understanding by the public of the best ways to prolong their cognitive vitality.

Lynn has held several executive positions within the Retail and Fashion industries and, throughout her career, has raised millions of dollars for many philanthropic causes, focused primarily on the healthcare industry.

Lynn has received numerous awards for her work in philanthropy and giving back to the community, including the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management’s Top Ten High Achieving Women Award, Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fellowship Award, an Honorary Doctorate by York University and most recently Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence award.

In December 2021, Lynn was appointed as a member to the Order of Canada for her contribution to research on cognitive health and aging through the founding of Women's Brain Health Initiative.

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*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*

Are you caregiving and working at the same time? This very real and very common situation is also very hidden and not talked about enough… But when you take the stress of home and everything you have to balance with the person you care for ON TOP of a career and working, the stress and overwhelm can be above and beyond what you may feel is manageable. In today’s episode, Stephanie talks about caregiving and balancing a career and offers some practical tips you can use if you are in this situation and trying to keep your head above water. 

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*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*