Inspired Caring

Inspired Caring

By Michele MagnerHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Inspired Caring episodes

  • Eps. 40 - Our Love Languages

    Knowing what your love language is and the love language of the person you care for (and even other family members!), can help with communication, feeling appreciated and loving on each other.  According to Dr. Gary Chapman there are 5 Love Languages that we operate within, Acts of Service, Gifts, Words of Affirmation, Physical Touch, Quality Time.  You can take this quick and free assessment by clicking on this link, https://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn.  I highly encourage you to do this! You'll be surprised at what you start to notice and how much better you will feel if people are speaking your language. :).

    31 min
  • Eps. 39 Pick a Different Thought

    We stay stuck when the same thoughts keep looping in our heads.  If days  start running in to each other, it's really easy to hold on to the same  thoughts! In this episode, I offer a few new thoughts for you to try on  when you begin to feel out of sorts.  Try them on and see what you  think!

    11 min
  • Eps. 39 - Pick a New Thought

    We stay stuck when the same thoughts keep looping in our heads.  If days start running in to each other, it's really easy to hold on to the same thoughts! In this episode, I offer a few new thoughts for you to try on when you begin to feel out of sorts.  Try them on and see what you think!

    9 min
  • Eps. 38 - Today I Feel Sad

    Today I'm having a moment of feeling really sad and ripped off about how things are playing out in the health of the people I love.  We have lost so much time because of dementia and cancer.  My wish is that you feel supported and all the love, while we figure out how to best take care of ourselves along the way.

    10 min
  • Eps. 36 How I Stopped Drinking

    My relationship with alcohol had bothered me for years and in 2018, I FINALLY figured it out.  I had my last drink January 23rd.  The first 6 months I definitely was looking over my shoulder and trying to figure out how to navigate this choice.  Resources felt slim and I wasn't sure how to make it through.


    The Podcast that helped me the most was The Life Coach School by Brooke Castillo.  Her Stop Over Drinking episodes 1, 2 and 3, were a game changer.  Getting a handle on this habit came simultaneously with me figuring out how to manage my emotions differently and lucky for me she's a certified coach so I was already in the right spot.


    https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/116/
    https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/117/
    https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/118/

    In this episode I share how I did it.  I decided to expand this to a 3 part series and next week share what has changed in my life as a result.

    25 min
  • Eps. 35 - Why I stopped Drinking
    This is an ongoing conversation I began about a year ago.  In 2018, I completely changed my relationship with alcohol. Posting videos on Social Media, I invited people in to my experience and as a result, many have messaged me with what their experience is.
    In this episode, I share the main reasons why I stopped drinking.  I mention this is going to be a 2 part series, but will expand it to 3.  The next episode I'll share HOW I stopped drinking and then in the final will share how my life has changed.  
    EDIT: the birthday was Jan 21, but the 23rd was an opportunity to celebrate and the 24th is still when I decided to stop. This will make sense when you listen.
    17 min
  • Eps. 34 - Our Words Matter

    It is easy to find a lot of things to complain about these days and there are plenty of people ready to listen (hello Internet).  But putting words to our thoughts give them power, and when you are taking care of someone, that can make the days feel even harder and longer.  In this episode, I share the importance of choosing our words carefully. (PS, I'm not perfect at it, but I'm aware and sure trying!)

    7 min
  • Eps. 33 - Thirty Days Notice

    In my years of experience, I've never heard of a senior living community that makes you sign a year long lease.  In fact, what is required to move out is giving 30 days notice.  In this episode I share a couple of reasons why someone may make the decision to transition to senior living and a resource that can help make the process so much easier.  Remember, once you've given it a shot, if necessary, you can always give 30 days notice and move out!  


    EDIT: I mention in this episode that I don't know of anyone who has chosen to give notice and move out, BUT, my own grandmother did when we moved her from one side of town to another. So of course, as with everything in life, there are exceptions!

    10 min
  • Eps. 32 - I don't think I can do this anymore

    This is a comment that I see over and over in caregiver support groups and have also heard a lot in recently in healthcare.  Based on my experience and what I've read, there are three phases we go through.  Digging deep to gut it out, reconnecting with 'why', and considering shifting gears to make a change. 

    12 min

About Inspired Caring

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If you are helping out an aging family member, this is the place for you! Here, you will find inspiration, tools and resources that are needed to be prepared to take care of your loved one AND yourself along this caregiving journey. Michele Magner is a family caregiver, Gerontologist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Professor and has worked in the Senior Living Industry. She knows that everything we do today, impacts our own aging outcomes so she created the Inspired Caring Family Support & Education Program. Today is the day to be inspired!