Hidden beauty of caregiving and grief - Robin Weeks

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In this heartfelt episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, host Randy Sparks talks with Robin Weeks, Founder of My Pivotal Point, Certified Caregiver Coach, and Grief Facilitator. Robin shares her unexpected journey into caregiving after losing her father and brother, and how it reshaped her perspective on grief, identity, and gratitude.

🔥 You’ll learn
💡 What caregiving really means
🧠 The many forms of grief beyond loss
🌱 How caregiving reshapes identity and purpose
💬 Why grief can be a lifelong companion
🙏 The hidden beauty and gratitude in caregiving

Whether you’re a caregiver, navigating grief, or simply looking for hope and perspective in life’s hardest moments, this conversation offers wisdom, empathy, and inspiration.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:35 - The Meaning Behind “My Pivotal Point”
04:50 - Robin’s Common Thread: Coaching, Caregiving & Purpose
08:25 - How Robin Unexpectedly Became a Caregiver
21:25 - How Robin Unexpectedly Became a Caregiver
27:25 - Walking Through Her Mother’s Final Days
29:18 - The grief journey: types of grief beyond losing a loved one
32:38 - Identity loss after caregiving ends
39:19 - How society misunderstands grief
42:02 - Embracing grief as a companion
43:58 - Stories & Lessons from Others’ Grief Journeys
48:31 - The Beauty in Caregiving: Finding Gratitude in Hardship
53:00 - Learn More at https://mypivotalpoint.com/ 

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