The Empowered Caregiver

The Emowered Caregiver podcast was developed for caregivers who do the self-less work of caring for their loved one.  While caregiving is rewarding work, it is also exhausting and can be overwhelming.

In this episode of the Burnout Recovery series, ValerieB shares the dark emotions that few caregivers voice out loud: anger, resentment, frustration, and more. 

ValerieB discusses:

* How resentment and other hidden emotions are a psychological alarm that should not be ignored.
* 3 steps you can use to help you neutralize those emotions.
* Steps to help you do an “emotional purge”.

This podcast is a safe space for caregivers to receive support, encourage, and wisdom to use on your journey.

I wish I had some guidance when I cared for both of my aging parents, one with a pulmonary disease and the other with Dementia. 

Please share this podcast with other caregivers and feel free to check out our caregiving guided meditations on Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com under Caregiver Calm.  

The Empowered Caregiver podcast was created to assist caregivers who may feel overwhelmed and exhausted, no matter how rewarding the role is.

ValerieB continues to discuss strategies to help caregivers overcome burnout.

In this sixth episode of the Burnout Recovery series, she discusses:

* How to identify and address somatic stress.
* How to de-escalate somatic stress.
* How to create a bedtime routine to help relax your body.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast was created to support, encourage, and give hope to caregivers.  This podcast talks about the realities of caregiving that are sometimes overlooked.

Please share this podcast with other caregivers and feel free to visit Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com for guided meditations designed specifically for caregivers. 

Caregiving is a big job that requires so much of our attention, that we forget who we are.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver, ValerieB continues to help caregivers recover from burnout.  She will discuss:

* How to find out who you are outside of caregiving. 
* Share how to take small steps to regain your identity. 

This podcast is a safe space for caregivers who are seeking support, creative ideas, and real talk about the realities of caregiving.  

Please share this podcast with other caregivers who also need encouragement, support, and hope. 

If you are looking for guided meditations or resets to help you on your journey, join us at Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com

Caregiving can be rewarding and overwhelming at the same time. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB will provide you with assistance on recovering from burnout.  In this 4th episode of 10, she will discuss the sibling split.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who need encouragement and support on their caregiving journey. 

Checkout the guided meditations on Insight Timer called Caregiver Calm, that will help you cope on a daily basis.  Go to https://insighttimer.com

Caregiving is both rewarding and stressful at the same time.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB continues the series on recovering from burnout. 

She will discuss: 
*What anticipatory grief is. 
* How to grieve a loved who is still alive. 
* How an emotional release valve will help you. 

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who are in need of encouragement, wisdom, and daily useful tools on this caregiving journey. Whether you are new to caregiving or have been a caregiver for years, this podcast is designed for real talk about the realities of caregiving.  

Please share this podcast with other caregivers. 

Caregiving can be meaningful and overwhelming at the same time.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB (the voice of caregiving) will walk you through a 10-episode series on how to recover from burnout. 

In today’s episode we will discuss: 
* The importance of setting boundaries
* Describe how to eliminate secondary demands
* Scripts you can use to help you set boundaries.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers looking for encouragement and some daily practical tools.  ValerieB talks about the realities of caregiving and reveals the hidden emotions that no one wants to talk about.  

Please share this podcast with other caregivers who could use the support, encouragement, and wisdom on their caregiving journey. 

Caregiving brings purpose however, it can also bring overwhelm and exhaustion.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB (the voice of caregiving) talks about the importance of recovering from burnout. 

The next ten episodes will be dedicated to helping caregivers recover from burnout.  This episode discusses:

*The myth of the empty cup.
* The physiology of burnout.
* The importance of micro rest.
* How to create a “not my job” list.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who are in need of encouragement and daily practical tools to help manage the caregiver journey.

Because breath work is so important for burnout recovery, check out Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer for guided meditations and breath work:
https://insighttimer.com

Caregiving is a heavy load that can be rewarding and overwhelming at the same time.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB (the voice of caregiving) talks about the reality of contacting an attorney about facility abuse and neglect of your loved one.

She discusses:
*The definition of neglect.
*What signs of abuse/neglect to look for.
*Recommendations on things to do before contacting an attorney.

This podcast is a safe space for caregivers who are seeking support, encouragement, wisdom, and some practical tools.

If you are a caregiver who is in need of a quick, guided meditation after a hard day, visit Caregiver Calm on  Insight Timer at: https://insighttimer.com

Caregiving is sacred and important work, however it can be overwhelming.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB will talk about the emotions of removing her dad from a memory care facility after only 5 months. 

Today’s episode will discuss:  
* The importance of remaining our loved one’s advocate, after they move into a facility. 
* Five reasons I had to remove my dad from the facility. 

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who need encouragement, support, and practical tools needed on this caregiving journey.  This podcast is used to discuss the realities and emotional challenges that caregivers sometimes face.  

Please don’t forget to share these episodes with another caregiver as we endeavor to help each other.  

The Empowered Caregiver podcast was created by ValerieB, the voice of caregiving who talks about the realities and emotions experienced on the caregiving journey.  In this episode, she discusses the importance of counting all the facility costs. 

She talks about: 
*Ensuring you understand all facility costs, to avoid surprises. 
* Three underutilized funding resources available to help cover facility costs. 

This podcast is a safe space for caregivers who are seeking encouragement and practical tools needed on this caregiving journey. 

If you are in need of a reset or recharge after a hard day, visit Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer for free guided meditations: https://insighttimer.com

These episodes are for educational and training purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. 

Please share this podcast with another caregiver as we work to help one another thrive.