Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One

Caring for Them, Caring for You with Susanne White, Founder of Caregiver Warrior & Author of "Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved One"


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How often do you find yourself putting others' needs above your own, especially when it comes to caregiving? My guest today is Susanne White, the founder of Caregiver Warrior. Life took Susanne on a unique journey when she became the caregiver for her parents. That role in her life inspired her to chronicle her experiences and wisdom on caregiverwarrior.com, offering support to others on a similar path. Her dedication to this cause is beautifully penned in her recent book, "Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved One". This guide is a testament to Susanne's commitment to ensuring that caregivers don’t lose sight of their own well-being.

Today, we talk about Susanne's personal journey and how she came to recognize the importance of self-care. We discuss why it’s essential to check our emotional temperature and highlight the power of self-love and its practical implementation. In our conversation, we look at the challenges of caregiver burnout, the art of setting boundaries, and the courage to seek help when we’re overwhelmed. Whether you are in a caregiving role, know someone who is, or just want to be better prepared for the future, this episode offers valuable advice. We delve into the dual role that every caregiver plays: caring for a loved one but also guarding and protecting our own heart and spirit so we can better care for those we love.

This conversation is about the transformational power of self-care and the impact it can have on both caregivers and those they lovingly support. Thank you, Susanne, for teaching us all how to better care for ourselves, especially when we need it most!

Learn more at www.caregiverwarrior.com

 

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