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When you hear "have joy" in the context of caregiving With the overwhelming, often sorrowful experiences of caring for a loved one, it can be difficult to imagine joy in the midst of it all.

In this episode, I speak with Sondra Harper, an author, artist, and yogi. Her passion for empowering women shines through in her teachings of Vishoka, a method fostering sorrowless joy.

This was an eye-opening interview that gave me a deeper understanding of how meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness can bring us closer to experiencing joy, without sorrow, even when life brings us pain.

To learn more about Sondra & her work, head to TheFourAttitudes.com

Download our Hit Pause & Press On 5-minute meditations. These three guided meditations help you stay grounded when the bottom drops out!

To learn more about The Self-Caregiver resources that help caregivers feel good, not guilty, go to TheSelfCaregiver.com

Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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This interview changed my life. I am still in awe of my encounter with Kathleen Donnelly Israel, a caregiver, spiritual seeker, healer, and pilgrim on the Camino Santiago.

Her caregiving journey led her to her deep study, knowledge of spiritual healing practices, and her quest to walk the Camino, sharing her story and holding space for others to share theirs.

My time speaking with her was enlightening, encouraging, and healing and I know it will be for you too!

If you are uncertain of who you are outside of caregiving or wondering what life beyond caregiving could be (and perhaps feel guilty about thinking of that), I invite you to listen to this interview with Kathleen.

And then buy her book Wisdom on the Camino; I am reading it now, and it is like walking with her!

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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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My guest, Rebecca Sugar, became the family caregiver for her ailing father, as well as her elderly family friend and childhood nanny as she neared the end of her life.

Rebecca learned how to be a family caregiver on the job, taking responsibility for her elderly father through multiple spinal cord surgeries at the age of 79. It was an emotional rollercoaster, and she hopes that her personal experience and insight with a spiritual undertone will resonate with those who can relate.

Buy Rebecca Sugar's book, Everything Is A Little Broken" HERE

Access FREE self-care resources for caregivers & learn more about The Self-Caregiver Community HERE.

Download my FREE guided meditation series for caregivers, 'HIT PAUSE & PRESS ON" HERE

Ge personal guidance & coaching in The EMPOWERED Self-Caregiver Cohort HERE

Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Meet fellow caregiver (and now my friend!) SARAH CART! When she and her husband, Ben, became empty nesters, the two moved to the Florida Keys, but they returned every summer to the Pennsylvania Poconos, where each had lifelong family connections. Then came COVID-19. The pandemic, combined with Ben’s health issues, necessitated their sheltering in place in Florida for the entirety of 2020. In the wake of Ben’s undergoing miraculous lifesaving measures, they have been afforded the unanticipated gift of a future and, more than ever before, relish time spent with family and friends.

In our interview, Sarah shares shares honestly, openly and willingly about her experiences and triumphs as a caregiver and wife to her beloved husband.

We also talk about her new book, "On My Way Back to You."

We are doing a GIVEAWAY! Want to win a copy of Sarah's book?

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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Danielle is the founder of Nourish Life Coaching. She is a self care mom coach, nurse with over 20 years experience.

In this episode she shares her perspective as both a self-care advocate AND ICU nurse that interacts with caregivers on a regular basis.

We discuss:

Why self-care matters for caregivers (and everyone else for that matter!)

What ICU nurses and medical staff wish caregivers understood.

Tips to help you feel better about taking a break for yourself, even during stressful times in your loved one's health journey.

Are you stuck in a stressful caregiving circumstance right now? Need 5-minutes for yourself? Here it is! Download the Hit Pause & Press On Guided Meditation Series to grab YOUR 5-minutes to focus on yourself, even in the midst of caregiving chaos.

To learn more about Danielle, follow her on Instagram

To find more self-care resources for caregivers, head to theselfcaregiver.com or come say hi to Jeanette on Instagram!

Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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PART 2 of my interview with Chris Carberg, a passionate digital media founder, most notably as the co-founder of PostpartumDepression.org and now as the founder and CEO of AddictionHelp.com, one of the fastest-growing addiction and mental health informational websites.

Chris has combined his personal triumph over addiction and ongoing recovery with his entrepreneurial spirit to create digital solutions centered on mental health.

He also happens to have been a caregiver! In this part of the interview he shares more about his work with AddictionHelp.com

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Go to AddictionHelp.com to learn more about their resources, support, and to connect with Chris.

PostpartumDepression.org

FREE SELF-CARE RESOURCE FOR CAREGIVERS>>>

Hit Pause and Press On Guided Meditation Series (Three 5-minute audio meditations designed to keep you grounded when the bottom drops out!)

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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In this episode, I speak with Chris Carberg, a passionate digital media founder, most notably as the co-founder of PostpartumDepression.org and now as the founder and CEO of AddictionHelp.com, one of the fastest-growing addiction and mental health informational websites.

Chris has combined his personal triumph over addiction and ongoing recovery with his entrepreneurial spirit to create digital solutions centered on mental health.

He also happens to have been a caregiver. There was so much we wanted to discuss that I decided to split the interview up into two episodes, so be sure to listen and subscribe to get notified next week when part 2 of the interview is released!

Join The Self-Caregiver Community

Follow @theselfcaregiver

Go to AddictionHelp.com to learn more about their resources, support, and to connect with Chris.

PostpartumDepression.org

FREE SELF-CARE RESOURCE FOR CAREGIVERS>>>

Hit Pause and Press On Guided Meditation Series (Three 5-minute audio meditations designed to keep you grounded when the bottom drops out!)

Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

Support the show

NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Self-awareness and connectedness with self is key for creating sustainable self-care practices, but what if you've been turning down your intuitive voice for so long that you cannot hear it?

What if when you do connect with your inner feelings, you feel re-traumatized or depressed, or even scared?

Today's guest, Angela Turke, LMHC, CRC joins us again on the podcast to talk about why therapy might be an appropriate self-care choice for some overwhelmed caregivers.

*please note: I am not a therapist, just a person sharing my personal and life-long journey as a caregiver, self-care coach and advocate for caregivers, especially those in recovery. I share my experience and insights in hopes they will inspire other caregivers to give themselves the same compassionate care they give their loved ones. While Angela Turk is a liscenced mental health counselor, our discusssion is not meant to be a replacement for therapy.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

To learn more about The Self-Caregiver, go to theselfcaregiver.com

Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

Support the show

NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Angela Turk, LMHC, CRC joins Jeanette Yates on the podcast today to discuss caregivers addressing their own basic needs even as they address the needs of others.

How do you know if your basic needs are being met?

What ARE the basic needs?

What if we can't decide what we need?

The H.A.L.T. method and more

*please note: I am not a therapist, just a person sharing my personal and life-long journey as a caregiver, self-care coach and advocate for caregivers, especially those in recovery. I share my experience and insights in hopes they will inspire other caregivers to give themselves the same compassionate care they give their loved ones. While Angela Turk is a liscenced mental health counselor, our discusssion is not meant to be a replacement for therapy.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline. org

To learn more about The Self-Caregiver and how to access self-care resources for caregivers go to theselfcaregiver.com

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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The first step to taking better care of yourself is learning to listen to yourself.

It sounds simple, but it can be difficult for people, like us, who are used to listening to what everyone else needs. It's easier to turn down what our bodies and minds are telling us because we don't have the time or energy to "deal" with all of our needs too.

So how can we learn to listen to ourselves again? In this week's episode, we talk about self-awareness, intuition, and why it matters for sustainable self-care.

FREE RESOURCE DOWNLOAD: 5-MINUTE MINDFULNESS WORKBOOK

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Today we have a very special guest, Dr. George Ackerman, is many things…a doctor, an advocate, and champion for Parkinson’s Awareness, among other things, but most importantly, he is Sharon Riff Ackerman’s son. George and his family started TogetherForSharon® for the purpose of keeping his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure. Today he'll share more about his work raising awareness and his journey with his mother as her caregiver.

To find out how to support finding a CURE for Parkinson's go to togetherforsharon.com

To contact your representatives (Senators) go to congress.gov.

You can read the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act here.

Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

Support the show

NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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It's Not Too Late to Make New Choices in the New Year

This is from a recent YouTube Video I did as part of the "New Year's/New You" buzz.

But here's the thing, I wanted to drop it in your audio feed now, as we wind up January, to remind you that every day is a great day to make new choices, one's that help you feel good, not guilty.

If you want more support and encouragement to take each day as a new opportunity to give yourself the same care and compassion you give others, join my Self-Caregiver Community & Weekly Newsletter. I'll give you support, encouragement, and practical tips to guide you in your self-care and caregiving journey.

You can join for FREE here.

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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What if I told you to stop putting on your oxygen mask FIRST. Instead, I want you to put it on PERIOD.

Yes, it is true that we should take care of ourselves so that we can take care of others, we can’t pour from an empty cup…but...

If the only reason we are caring for ourselves is so that we can care for others, then what are we really saying? What is the implication there? That if we had no one else to care for, our care would not be valid?

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the powerful notion that caregivers not only need to take care of themselves to better care for others but because they are worthy of love, care, and attention as individuals.

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Enjoyment is a pivotal part of achieving an empowered caregiver lifestyle. 

As caregivers, we often sideline our own needs and desires, giving priority to our loved ones. This can eventually lead to burnout and guilt. And that's why we need to talk about happiness and enjoyment in the self-care process.

Yes, it's possible to enjoy self-care, even amidst the whirlwind of caregiving responsibilities!

Subcribe to the podcast where we delve deeper into practical strategies incorporate self-care in your busy life.

If mentorship, community support, and workable techniques intrigue you, consider joining the Empowered Self-Caregiver Cohort. I’m excited and ready to accompany you on this transformative journey. Let’s make this change today, empower your life, and redefine our perception of self-care together.

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Resilience is not about avoiding stress or preventing challenges; instead, it’s about developing a compassionate, forgiving attitude towards ourselves, allowing us to navigate hardships with less turbulence. Today, let's explore how we can practice kindness through our caregiving journey, bounce back from stressful situations with less impact on our well-being, and alleviate guilt.

Join the Empowered Self-Caregiver Cohort, and take control of your caregiving journey today. Remember, it all begins with a choice, and you have the power to make it.

Book your discovery call to learn more & get a FREE Self-Care Assessment!

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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It’s time to begin advocating for what you need to perform your caregiver role while also giving yourself the attention and care you need and want. Advocacy signifies valuing ourselves enough to champion our physical, emotional, and mental health needs.

In the Empowered Self-Caregiver Cohort, we underscore the importance of self-advocacy and provide strategies to incorporate it into your caregiving routine so that you can begin your sustainable self-care journey. Derived from my personal experiences, years of research, and practical knowledge, these lessons will empower you to secure your capacity and set parameters, maintaining balance and sustainability while offering care.

Learn more about the Empowered Self-Caregiver Cohort and set up a Discovery Call!

All Discovery Calls scheduled in January 2024 come with a FREE Self-Care Assessement!

More Self-Care Resources for Caregivers

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Caregivers often find themselves entangled in the intricate webs of responsibilities, leaving their own needs and desires unattended. But to provide balanced care, we first need to understand and respect our own needs and cultivate self-awareness about who we are and what our capacity is for caregiving and self-care.  Clarity forms a foundation by which all other decisions are made, from boundaries with your loved ones to the types of self-care practices you pursue. With a comprehensive understanding of our strengths, limitations, desires, and aspirations, we are better equipped to navigate the unpredictable terrains of caregiving because we create our own expectations and experiences.

To learn more about The EMPOWERED Self-Caregiver Cohort, head here and book your DISCOVERY CALL!

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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What does it take to feel GOOD, not GUILTY when it comes to caregiving?

Today's episode is the first in a series, "How to Become an Empowered (Self-)Caregiver"

In my ongoing quest to create self-care that helps me feel good and not guilty, I’ve done it ALL. With a bunch of trial and error, training, certifications, and sessions, I've learned what it takes to create a sustainable self-care practice that caregivers like me and you can use even in the midst of the ups and downs of caregiving. I developed- The C.A.R.E Framework based on all of my experiences over the last 20 years and am excited to teach it to you. This framework empowers caregivers by giving them **C**larity, encouraging self- **A**dvocacy, cultivating **R**esilience, and instilling **E**njoyment in the self-care process.

This first episode of the series unpacks my breakthrough framework to transform your self-care AND the very process I’ll be teaching in the upcoming EMPOWERED Self-Caregiver Cohort beginning January 2024.

To learn more about the EMPOWERED Self-Caregiver Cohort and how you can be a part of it, head to: https://theselfcaregiver.com/empowered-self-caregiver-cohort/

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Today on the podcast, we’ll be hearing from a member of The Self-Caregiver Community, Jodie Pearson who’ll share with us about her unique caregiving experience and her journey of self-care through it all. Jodie’s career, spanning over 45 years, was approached with a foundation of service to others. No matter the position held, and even into retirement, Jodie’s passion was and is to bring knowledge, experience, and tons of encouragement to others. She often describes herself using terms like

·   A great pep-talker!

·   Self-reinventor

·   Self-mindset creator and challenger

Jodie’s first experience with personal caregiving was at 25 when she took care of her father after having a leg amputated. She has since survived the loss of her mother and father, all of her four older siblings within an 18-month period and the suicide of her former husband. She currently supports her husband who lives with rapidly increasing limitation of motion and the constant pain that comes with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

As a family caregiver, Jodie has felt both on top of the world as well as defeated and depleted. It is through these ups and downs that she has created self-care tactics that she refers to as “reinventing” herself by challenging herself to think differently as needed.

If you want to continue the conversation with Jodie and meet other caregivers learning self-care practices that make them feel good, not guilty, JOIN THE SELF-CAREGIVER COMMUNITY!

Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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In this week's episode, I interviewed my good friend and fellow caregiver who has walked through this journey and shared much wisdom with me about caregiving, parenting, and grieving loss while still moving forward with her own life, goals, and purpose.

Rachel's story is encouraging, inspiring, and heart-felt. She shares how she was intentional with her time, created and maintained boundaries, and practiced self-care in the midst of her mom's last few months on earth.

She also shares how grief has changed in the years since her mom passed away and how she continues to remember her without feeling stuck in her grief.

To continue the discussion on self-care and grief as a caregiver, join the Self-Caregiver Community today!

Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Caregivers often struggle with finding time to create a consistent workout routine. We know we need physical exercise, but trying to find the time to do it when everyone else needs our time and attention can be exhausting.

We feel guilty for not working out, but we feel guilty for spending time on ourselves when we do.

But what if we thought of working out or exercise as MOVEMENT?

What if that movement was about making us feel GOOD, not GUILTY?

Our guest today, Jamie Carbaugh is a Virtual Personal Trainer Group Fitness Instructor and founder of FitRaggamuffin. Her non-diet movement channel teaches her clients joyful movement for reasons beyond the scale. 

In this episode we talk about the REAL benefits of moving your body and how you can incorporate joyful movement into your busy caregiving schedule without the guilt!

To check out 5-minute movements with Jamie, head to her channel: FitRagamuffin

To learn more about creating sustainable self-care practices as a caregiver, head to The Self-Caregiver

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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Just like all other self-care, the foods you eat should help you feel GOOD, not GUILTY. Our guest today, Shelly Najjar is here to help us sort through all the nutrition information and misinformation out here so we can feel good not guilty about the foods we eat, even when we are busy with caregiving duties. Shelly is a Nutrition Mindset Coach, helping women with a lot going on to care for themselves while reaching their goals. Her specialty addresses the why and how we eat, blending mindset and practical tips to make nutrition and self-care easier. She draws on thousands of hours of training and experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition. Shelly’s passionate about helping women realize it's possible for them to have a healthy, joyful relationship with food and peace with themselves and their bodies at any size. Learn how to be confident in your food choices, even in the chaos of caregiving.

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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

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NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Today, we are diving into something that may seem like a chore, but we’re going to view it through the lens of self-care. What is it? Organization! Our guest today is Angie Hughes, an organizing expert and founder of SPACE Shifting™ method. Angie’s holistic approach to organizing includes physical spaces, your to-do list, and even your mindsets and beliefs. She’ll be helping us understand how clearing clutter of all kinds allows us to create space for what we truly want and need, such as sustainable self-care practices.

Join The Self-Caregiver Community to learn ways organizing can help you, as a caregiver, get more time and space for your self-care (and other self-care solutions for busy caregivers!)

To learn more about Angie's work, follow her on Instagram @yourlifeorganizer

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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

Support the show

NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

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Caregiver Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and 7 Keys to Resiliency

Why is this so hard? Why am I so frustrated all the time? Why do I feel so selfish for feeling this way? If you’ve ever asked these or similar questions about your caregiving journey, this episode is for you! In this episode, From Guilt to Good host, Jeanette Yates interviews Laura Howe, a mental health clinician and community development strategist who works with churches, among others, to help them overcome burnout and strategies to prevent it in the first place. We're focusing on compassion fatigue and burnout, what it is, what it isn’t, and strategies to build resilience in your self-care practice and caregiving journey.

Download Laura's 7 Keys to Resiliency

Burnout to Self-Care Breakthrough Workbook (for caregivers!)

For additional self-care resources including encouragement, support, and accountability from other caregivers working toward self-care that makes them feel good, not guilty, join The Self-Caregiver Online Community (it's FREE!)

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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

Support the show

NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to 'From Guilt to Good: Self-Care Solutions for Busy Caregivers,' the podcast rewriting the narrative of self-care. If you're a caregiver feeling stretched thin, torn between responsibilities, and longing for self-care, you're in the right place. I’m Jeanette Yates, a fellow caregiver and someone who spent years doing research, self-exploration, and trial and error to create a self-care practice that made me feel good, not guilty. In From Guilt to Good, we’ll explore how you can do that, too! In each episode, we’ll hear expert insights, actionable steps, and heartfelt stories to guide you toward rediscovering your worth, reclaiming your health, and getting back the life you’ve been too busy to enjoy.  

Today, we're joined by Amy Harvey, an expert in massage therapy and social services. In 1997, she graduated from massage school, launching a successful career in bodywork. However, life took her to social services, where she excelled in non-profit management for over 20 years. Amy is passionate about somatic therapies and bodywork and envisions offering a holistic approach to well-being, integrating traditional and somatic psychotherapy, trauma-informed bodywork, and yoga therapy.

In today's episode, we explore Amy's diverse expertise, the journey that led her there, her commitment to holistic healing, and how it directly relates to you and your self-care journey.

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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? 

In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.

Grab your copy TODAY!

Support the show

NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live. 

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to 'From Guilt to Good: Self-Care Solutions for Caregivers,' where we're transforming how overwhelmed caregivers experience self-care. If you're struggling to find time for yourself, battling guilt over taking a break, and searching for effective strategies to create healthier boundaries, you're not alone.

Join host Jeanette Yates, a fellow caregiver who's walked the same path, as she guides you through expert insights, actionable steps, and heartfelt stories. Subscribe now to discover a self-care practice that makes you feel 'good, not guilty.'

Subscribe now wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts, and visit Jeanette at https://www.theselfcaregiver.com to learn more about her work with family caregivers.

Support the show

NOW AVAILABLE! From Guilt To Good Enough: A Caregiver’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout Through Healing Childhood by Jeanette Yates. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. Click here to purchase your copy!

At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life. 

We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live.