The Selfull Caregiver Podcast

The Selfull Caregiver Podcast

By Dawnita Michelle' BrownEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Selfull Caregiver Podcast episodes

  • This is Us

    Hey Caregiver!! We are ending this podcast year with a bang and you’re in for a real treat! Me and Mamaaaa!!

    On August 5, 2018 Mama was placed on life support after she suffered a severe subdural hematoma, which resulted in a brainstem stroke.  Two months later, the neurosurgeon said that she wouldn't be able to do much of anything and that with a brainstem stroke most patients are "locked-in". Therefore, her baseline was better than most.

    Three years later, post rehabs, hospitals, and hospice, she's still here and living life out-loud and not "locked-in".  While she's immobile her brain isn't. Listen in as Mama and I travel through this caregiving journey with humor. (her description) Note: She didn't laugh for months.

    Parental advisory advised...Explicit Content.  Just sayin’. She loves Jesus but she might cuss a little! LOL

    Listen in and laugh with us for 15 minutes. Happy Holidays and Be Selfull! Enjoy y'all! 

    16 min
  • Long Distance Care

    As we know caregiving has it's challenges. But, along with challenges come progress.  In this episode you'll hear how Marc Paylor, long distance caregiver to his dad, is making progress with his brother to ensure that their father has the best care. We'll discuss:

    • What caring remotely looks like
    • Sharing caregiving duties with siblings
    • Self-care as preservation 
    • The finances of caregiving 

      • Listen in and BE SELFULL.

      49 min
    • Life After Caregiving with Christopher Graham
      Caring for one parents is hard.  But caring for both parents simultaneously is even harder.  In this episode we'll hear from Chris Graham who did just that...and did it graciously.  In this episode we discuss:
      *Caregiving as paying homage 
      *Caregiving being a bit easier when you're single and have work flexibility
      *High and low days
      *Life after caregiving
      Listen in and enjoy!
      24 min
    • All Things Caregiving with Antoinette Peele

      In this episode we will talk "All Things Caregiving" with Antoinette Peele, who cares for her mom. 

      In this episode we discuss:

      • Antoinette's caregiving journey as a caregiver for her father, sister, and mother
      • The importance of estate planning
      • The ugly side of nursing facilities
      • Caring for the uninsured and more!

        • Enjoy and be selfull!

        45 min
      • Couples Who Care

        In this episode we will hear from Howard and Joyce Mason who are caregivers for Howard's mom. In this episode we discuss:

        • The importance of caring for parents with love
        • Self-care and selfullness
        • Accepting help and not doing it all alone
        • Words of wisdom for husbands and wives caring for parents

          • Enjoy and be selfull!

          31 min
        • Journey to Selfullness
          Hey Caregiver! Due to the nature of caregiving, caregivers are often severely selfless and giving of themselves to their loved ones. So as caregivers, how can we work to change this reality? Take a wild guess!
          We can shift the narrative by embracing “selfullness.” But, just what is selfullness? 
          In this episode you'll learn about selfullness and strategies to help you along your journey. Listen in!
          28 min
        • How I got here...
          This is a two-part episode chronicling my caregiving journey.  
          *Part 1 is about my Peace Corps life 2 years before caregiving and 
          *Part 2 is about my life as a caregiver.
          1 hr 2 min

        About The Selfull Caregiver Podcast

        From the publisher's feed

        Hey Caregiver! Welcome to the podcast that's created with you in mind. I am Dawnita Michelle’ your fellow caregiver and selfull host. A former selfish and selfless human turned selfull. So just what…