Being a caregiver is no easy feat, especially when life throws curveballs. But what if those challenges were opportunities to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient? 

In this episode, Adrienne dives deep into how young caregivers can embrace the difficulties of caregiving as a pathway to personal growth. From shifting your mindset to taking actionable steps, she shares insights, tips, and real-life stories to help you find purpose and empowerment even in the toughest moments.

✨ What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• The unique challenges young caregivers face—and how to validate them.
• Why adopting a growth mindset can change how you view caregiving.
• Practical strategies to turn hardships into opportunities for personal development.
• How to reflect on your own journey and recognize your incredible resilience.

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In this episode of the Young Life Interrupted Podcast, we explore the concept of "eras" in our lives and how caregiving is just one chapter in a larger story.

Inspired by Compassion in Caregiving's Instagram reel on the Caregiver Era, we dive into how different life phases can shape our journey—and how even our caregiving era will eventually pass.

Taking cues from Taylor Swift's career, where she defines her life through the various "eras" marked by her albums, we reflect on the emotional ups and downs of caregiving. Just as Taylor’s songs resonate with love, heartbreak, self-doubt, anger, and sadness, caregiving, too, comes with a soundtrack of emotions.

We also connect Taylor Swift’s music to caregiving. From Shake It Off as a reminder to keep going to All Too Well for those tender caregiving moments, this episode is a celebration of the many emotions we experience as caregivers. What’s your caregiving era? Are you in the Lover era of compassion or the Red era of frustration? We’ll talk through the highs and lows of caregiving with a playlist that mirrors these experiences.

I’ll also share a bit about my own caregiving journey and how we’ve all had our own "eras"—remember our COVID era? Many of us lived through that while caring for others.

This episode is for anyone navigating their caregiving era—remember, it’s just one phase, and you’re not alone.

Referenced Resources:

• Compassion in Caregiving's Instagram handle to check out the post @compassionincaregiving

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In this episode, we’re rewriting the caregiving narrative for 2025 and moving from survival mode to thriving.

Together, we’ll reflect on 2024—celebrating wins, learning from challenges, and embracing moments of joy. You’ll learn how thriving doesn’t mean doing it all but focusing on small, intentional actions that create balance and help you feel more like yourself. We’ll explore practical ways to set glow-up goals, reclaim your identity, and live boldly while caring deeply.

Let’s make 2025 the year you truly glow up while you show up!

Past episodes mentioned to tune into:

• Things You CAN’T Control In Caregiving - and what you CAN control instead

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Welcome to 2025! 🎉 In this kickoff episode, Adrienne reflects on the journey so far and shares a heartfelt reintroduction to her story as a young caregiver. From becoming her mom’s primary caregiver at 29 to navigating life’s unexpected detours, Adrienne opens up about the experiences that shaped her and inspired Young Life Interrupted.

She also reveals her intentions for the podcast in 2025:
✨ Creating deeper connections with fellow caregivers.
✨ Tackling advanced caregiving topics you’ve been asking for.
✨ Providing resources to help you thrive, not just survive.

Tune in for an honest, inspiring, and hope-filled start to the new year. Let’s make 2025 the year we reclaim our interrupted lives—together. 💛

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In this special episode for Grief Awareness Week, Adrienne explores the layered emotions caregivers face when grieving—whether it’s mourning the loss of a loved one, the end of a caregiving role, or even while your loved one is still here.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• What grief really means and its many forms.
• Why grief isn’t linear (and why that’s okay).
• Navigating conflicting emotions like sadness, relief, and guilt.
• Practical ways to cope and support others through loss.
• A loved one’s grief over losing their independence.
• A personal story about wishing for her “old mom” back.

Grief is messy, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Let’s talk about it.

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In this episode Adrienne dives into how the 2024 election could impact family caregivers across the country. She covers where each major candidate stands on family caregiving support, current federal assistance programs available, and potential changes that may be on the horizon. For those juggling caregiving responsibilities and everyday life, this episode sheds light on the policies that could shape your future.

Whether caregiving has put your personal goals on pause or simply changed your daily life, this episode offers valuable insights to help you make informed voting decisions.

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In this heartfelt episode, Adrienne shares something she's never talked about on the podcast—her relationship with her dad. For most of her life, they’ve had a strained connection, a dynamic that shaped much of her upbringing. Now, as life takes an unexpected turn, Adrienne finds herself stepping into the role of caregiver for a man she’s long struggled to understand. She dives deep into the emotional complexity of deciding to care for someone who has always been difficult to connect with, and how this experience is completely different from caring for her mom. Tune in for Adrienne’s first-ever reflection on forgiveness, duty, and navigating complicated family dynamics.

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Four years ago, Adrienne said goodbye to her mom; the journey has been filled with ups and downs. In this episode, she talks candidly about the evolving nature of grief—how it surprises us and changes over time. Adrienne shares personal stories and rituals that have helped her keep her memory alive, highlighting the importance of honoring our loved ones daily. Together, we’ll explore how sharing our stories can help us process our emotions and connect with others experiencing similar losses. Join Adrienne as she navigates this journey of remembrance and healing, and discover how her spirit continues to guide her.

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In this special mini episode, I celebrate International Podcast Day with a heartfelt message to you, my incredible listeners. Your support and enthusiasm inspired me to create this podcast, and your engagement continues to fuel my passion every day. Join me as I express my gratitude and reflect on our shared journey, celebrating the power of connection and storytelling that brings us all together. Thank you for being such an essential part of the Young Life Interrupted community!

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In this episode, I sit down with Anica, a remarkable young woman who embodies the true meaning of resilience. As the primary caregiver for her mother who battles Alzheimer's disease, and a solo parent, Anica balances her roles with incredible strength and grace. She’s not only a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California but also a passionate advocate for systemic reform in caregiving.

Anica shares her deeply personal story, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of being a sandwich generation caregiver. We discuss how she manages her demanding responsibilities while still finding moments of joy in the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends. Anica’s journey is one of love, endurance, and advocacy, and through her Instagram account, @the.sandwiched.caregiver, she’s raising awareness and pushing for much-needed changes in how our society supports caregivers.

Tune in to hear Anica’s inspiring story, her insights on caregiving, and her vision for a future where caregivers receive the support they deserve.

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