Radio Headspace For the Ones Who Support Everyone Else
Dec 29, 2025
This discussion addresses the unique challenges faced by those who provide support to others. It dives into mindfulness techniques tailored for caregivers, focusing on recognizing and managing overwhelm. Listeners learn the importance of self-care without guilt, and practical strategies are shared for checking in with oneself. The topic explores the emotional and physical toll caregiving can take, while encouraging listeners to prioritize their own well-being. Resources and further guidance are also provided for ongoing support.
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Personal Caregiving Experience
- K. Sunga describes completing a mindfulness research project for caregivers while also caring for her mother.
- She contrasts her relatively light caregiving role with participants who provided intense, full-time care.
Caregiving Gradually Depletes Reserves
- Caregiving drains people physically, emotionally, and mentally and can cause headaches and insomnia.
- Overwhelm often sneaks up gradually until symptoms appear, so early recognition matters.
Do Short Self Check-Ins Daily
- Periodically pause during the day to check in with your body, emotions, and thoughts with a gentle breath.
- Use simple noticing (sensations, predominant emotions, floating thoughts) then take another breath and continue.