Yes! I Have a Voice

Yes! I Have a Voice

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  • Episode 22: Meriam Boldewij

    Today I am joined by Meriam Boldewijn from the Netherlands. Meriam is a caregiver for her husband and brother. When Meriam started struggling with unwanted feelings, she searched for a practical and simple system that  could be implemented in her daily life to revitalise her own energy, be able to breathe, stop feeling guilty when doing self-care.

    Meriam has now been a caregiver for more than 20 years, is a coach, an author and is the founder of the 6-week Live online program: Caregiver 2.0.

    You can follow Meriam on Instagram:  @meriamboldewijn & Facebook.
    Website: https://www.meriamboldewijn.com/

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me and Meriam on Instagram @meriamboldewijn

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    25 min
  • Episode 21: Isabelle Stephenson

    In today's episode I am joined by Isabelle Stephenson, a certified life coach and a mother of six teen and young adult children. Isabelle lives in Florida but grew up in Germany. She was a caregiver to her father who was situated in Germany at the time whilst she was in America.

    You can find Isabelle on Facebook and her Website.

    Download Isabelle's free guide which will help you process ALL your emotions. 

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram @ruthlewiscosteuk.

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    35 min
  • Episode 20: Jennifer Hillary

    In today's episode I am joined by Jennifer Hillary from Wisconsin, USA. Jennifer has been a caregiver for her mother who has Scoliosis.

    You can follow Jennifer on Instagram:  @enhancingourharvest

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me and Jennifer on Instagram @ruthlewiscosteuk, @enhancingourharvest.

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    12 min
  • Episode 19: Madeleine Wober (AKA Maddie Sparkles)

    Today I am joined by Madeleine Wober AKA Maddie Sparkles. Maddie is an intuitive healer, transformational empowerment coach, inspirational poet and a professional angel and oracle card reader. She combines all of these things to help people connect with their angels, release their fears and step into their power so they can live a truly magical life by feeling divinely guided.

    You can follow Maddie on Instagram:  @maddie_sparkles_8,
    Join her Facebook group: Maddie Sparkles: Uplift * Inspire *Create *Manifest
    Website: www.maddiesparkles8.com
    Coaching Website:  www.mybrilliantself.com

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me and Maddie on Instagram @ruthlewiscosteuk, @maddie_sparkles_8.

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    24 min
  • Episode 18: Anna Cantor

    In today's episode I am joined by Anna Cantor. When Anna's mother was diagnosed with dementia and early-onset Alzheimer's, she did not know how much it would change her life. At just 26 years old Anna became her full-time caregiver. Anna is now a Certified Dementia Consultant and Life Coach, she guides individuals and families to pursue a better understanding of their role.

    You can follow Anna on Instagram:  @yourdementiacoach and her Website:
    www.yourdementiacoach.com

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me and Anna on Instagram @ruthlewiscosteuk, @yourdementiacoach.

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    32 min
  • Episode 17: Karla Hult

    In this episode I am joined by Karla Hult an NBC affiliate in Minneapolis and a fierce fighter against Alzheimers. In 2010 her Father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Karla describes her Dad as her foundation her rock and her role model.

    Karla is the founder of So Many Goodbyes and offers mentorships to families currently on the course of this cruel disease. She also offers workshops for long-term care centres to help bridge the communication divide between families and caregivers.

    You can follow Karla on Instagram: @karlahult, Facebook: @So Many Goodbyes and her Website: somanygoodbyes.com

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me and Kyle on Instagram @ruthlewiscosteuk, @karlahult

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    17 min
  • Episode 16: Kyle Ruffin

    In today's episode I am joined by Kyle Ruffin. Kyle's life took an unexpected turn when her mother suffered the first of three strokes,  she became full time caregiver for her mother, who’s condition dramatically changed both of their lives.

    You can follow Kyle on Instagram:  @mycaregiverstory, Facebook: @mycaregiverstory and her Website: mycaregiverstory.com.

    Kyle’s book “In Stroke’s Shadow: My Caregiver Story” is expected to be published fall 2021.

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me and Kyle on Instagram @ruthlewiscosteuk, @mycaregiverstory.

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    12 min
  • Episode 15: Marnie LaFrance

    Today I am joined by ‘The Perfectly Imperfect Coach’ Marnie LaFrance from Ottawa, Canada. She talks all about her experience being a caregiver for her mum who has early stage Dementia which was triggered from strokes.

    Marnie’s ultimate goal is to help women live a life of love, confidence and authenticity. She is also the founder of The WELL Collective which is a place that  focus' on the prioritisation of oneself.

    You can listen to Marnie's podcast Embracing Imperfection on all major platforms.

    You can follow Marnie on Instagram:  @theperfectlyimperfectcoach, Facebook: @theperfectlyimperfectcoach and her Website: theperfectlyimperfectcoach.ca

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me and Marnie on Instagram @ruthlewiscosteuk @theperfectlyimperfectcoach

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    15 min
  • Episode 14: Kris McCabe

    In this episode I am joined by 34 year old Kris McCabe from Chicago, she has been a caregiver for her grandmother who  has Alzheimer’s for 4 years.

    "The love that me and her share and the love that I provide and the care that I provide for her has given me a purpose that I cant even explain its given me everything. It's been a really enjoyable positive experience for me."

    You can follow Kris on Instagram @lifewithgrams.

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me and Kris on Instagram @ruthlewiscosteuk @lifewithgrams. 

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    16 min
  • Episode 13: Charisma Freeman

    In this episode I am joined by Charisma Freeman who has 15 years of Medical Experience and specialises in disability and elder care in her medical practice. Charisma is a mother of two and her youngest son has a rare genetic disorder, KIF1A.

    She is now a Caregiver Coach and teaches caregivers to navigate the medical system, find happiness and live a less stressful life. Her goal is to let caregivers know someone actually cares. "You deserve to be taken care of just as much as anyone else".

    You can follow Charisma on Instagram: @charismascare, Facebook: @CharismasCare and her Website: https://charismascare.com/

    Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me and Charisma on Instagram @ruthlewiscosteuk @charismascare

    The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!

    14 min

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Caregivers are entitled to be seen and heard. We are ready to speak out and come out of the shadows. This podcast series is to support one another and share the tools that will support us in our own…