In this episode of the Caregiving & Entrepreneurship Reimagined Podcast, Rick Henkin shares his inspiring journey of caring for his wife, Sonja, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Rick shares about the initial shock and the emotional rollercoaster that followed, including the challenges of his wife's Capgras syndrome. He explains how he moved from a place of stress and resentment to one of peace and acceptance by developing his "Heaven Island" mindset. The conversation also highlights that caregiving is often only a season of life, underscoring how important it is to stay connected with your passions and who you are throughout the journey.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Melissa and Rick's heartfelt conversation covers the universal challenges caregivers face.
• Rick shares his deeply personal story and the development of his "Heaven Island" concept—a powerful mindset shift for managing the emotional toll of caregiving.
• Rick and Melissa explore the vital importance of self-care that goes beyond the superficial, the necessity of staying connected to what "lights you up," and how to find humor and unexpected blessings along the way.

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Find out more about our guest, Rick Henkin, and his work:

• Website & Course: 4familycaregivers.com

• Email: [email protected]

• Facebook Group: Search for "4 Family Caregivers" on Facebook

  
  

Connect with your host, Melissa Miller:

• 10-Minute Burnout Prevention Workshop & Toolkit: https://www.caregivingentrepreneurshipreimagined.com/10-minutes-to-burnout-prevention-workshop

• Website: https://www.caregivingentrepreneurshipreimagined.com/

Email: [email protected]