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What caregivers get wrong about self-care: It’s not on the plate—it IS the plate - Jeanette Yates
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeanette Yates, a Certified Life Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Modern Mindfulness/Meditation teacher, to explore:
- The foundation of self-care as "the plate" that supports everything else in life—why it’s not optional and how caregivers can build a solid foundation for themselves.
- The challenges of caregiving and how Jeanette learned to set boundaries, prioritize her own needs, and redefine her relationship with guilt.
- Practical ways caregivers can meet their basic needs and why focusing on rest, nourishment, and small daily actions is transformational.
Jeanette shares deeply personal stories from her 41-year caregiving journey and how she overcame burnout to find peace and joy. Claudie offers her unique perspective on sensory enrichment and how short, simple activities can help parents regulate and reconnect, even during chaotic moments.
Episode Highlights
3:05: Jeanette explains why the mainstream idea of self-care “sucks” and how her approach empowers caregivers to throw out societal expectations and create their own definition.
6:15: “Do you remember thinking, at eight years old, ‘This is so much fun, this is what I want to do when I grow up?’” Jeanette shares her early caregiving experiences and the lessons they taught her about love, responsibility, and connection.
12:41: Jeanette’s lightbulb moment: realizing her constant caregiving was affecting her family dynamics and what she did to break the cycle.
22:01: Jeanette shares how removing unnecessary tasks from her “plate” helped her focus on what truly matters—her well-being and meaningful relationships.
28:33: Claudie highlights how sensory enrichment activities like smelling a familiar scent or listening to music can help parents reset and connect with their children.
38:07: Jeanette breaks down Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and explains why prioritizing basic needs like sleep and nourishment is essential for caregivers.
46:15: “Self-care isn’t something to put on the plate—it is the plate.” Jeanette reframes self-care as the foundation for everything caregivers do.
49:35: Jeanette encourages listeners to acknowledge and celebrate the small steps they’re already taking to care for themselves, emphasizing that they are “doing better than they think.”
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By MendabilityIn this episode, we’re joined by Jeanette Yates, a Certified Life Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Modern Mindfulness/Meditation teacher, to explore:
- The foundation of self-care as "the plate" that supports everything else in life—why it’s not optional and how caregivers can build a solid foundation for themselves.
- The challenges of caregiving and how Jeanette learned to set boundaries, prioritize her own needs, and redefine her relationship with guilt.
- Practical ways caregivers can meet their basic needs and why focusing on rest, nourishment, and small daily actions is transformational.
Jeanette shares deeply personal stories from her 41-year caregiving journey and how she overcame burnout to find peace and joy. Claudie offers her unique perspective on sensory enrichment and how short, simple activities can help parents regulate and reconnect, even during chaotic moments.
Episode Highlights
3:05: Jeanette explains why the mainstream idea of self-care “sucks” and how her approach empowers caregivers to throw out societal expectations and create their own definition.
6:15: “Do you remember thinking, at eight years old, ‘This is so much fun, this is what I want to do when I grow up?’” Jeanette shares her early caregiving experiences and the lessons they taught her about love, responsibility, and connection.
12:41: Jeanette’s lightbulb moment: realizing her constant caregiving was affecting her family dynamics and what she did to break the cycle.
22:01: Jeanette shares how removing unnecessary tasks from her “plate” helped her focus on what truly matters—her well-being and meaningful relationships.
28:33: Claudie highlights how sensory enrichment activities like smelling a familiar scent or listening to music can help parents reset and connect with their children.
38:07: Jeanette breaks down Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and explains why prioritizing basic needs like sleep and nourishment is essential for caregivers.
46:15: “Self-care isn’t something to put on the plate—it is the plate.” Jeanette reframes self-care as the foundation for everything caregivers do.
49:35: Jeanette encourages listeners to acknowledge and celebrate the small steps they’re already taking to care for themselves, emphasizing that they are “doing better than they think.”