Happy Healthy Caregiver

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Margaret Fitzpatrick from Chicago who found her experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist to greatly help her as a family caregiver. She cared for both of her parents as they aged into their 90's and helped care for her ex-husband...after she was remarried. In this show, we talk about sharing the care with siblings (Margaret has 15 siblings!), guilt, caregiver burnout, when to call 911, palliative care, and the greatest gift you can offer a loved one. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/2MLSvwv Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this episode, meet Lisa B. Capp who is a Writer, Activist and Dementia Caregiving Survivor. Lisa traveled the world for her job as a business transformation consultant for a Fortune 100 company but helping executives embrace change was much easier than the 18-year personal journey of transformation she and her mom shared when dementia altered their lives. In this episode we talk about grace, working while caregiving, and what we can do to help other caregivers. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Discover the ten telling signs of caregiver burnout and learn how it can affect mental and emotional health. The host shares effective strategies and resources aimed at empowering family caregivers. From recognizing symptoms to practical tips for recovery, this discussion is packed with insights to help maintain well-being while juggling caregiving responsibilities.

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares about her struggles with meditation and mindfulness and what has been working to help this become a self-care habit. The benefits of meditation and other helpful resources are shared. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dr. Nicole Rochester who cared for her dad who had several chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and vascular dementia. She witnessed the complicated healthcare system from the other side of the stethoscope. Her dual perspective as a doctor and family caregiver inspired her to want to help aging individuals and caregivers navigate the fragmented healthcare system. In this episode we talk about asking for help, coping with holidays, understanding caregiver rights in the hospital discharge process, and pushing for more family-centered medical communication. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dannelle LeBlanc who cared for her father-in-law with Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, Dannelle shares about the challenges she overcame when caring for an interracial family member. Her personality shines when she speaks about the importance of perseverance, joy, meditation, and her new gift registry program for family caregivers to recognize and prepare them for their meaningful life-changing journey. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Denise Brown who is a family caregiver for her parents and she has been providing help and resources to other caregivers for over twenty years. In this episode we talk about letting go of expectations, entrepreneurship, collaborating as caregivers, the National Caregiving Conference, and the benefits of becoming a Certified Caregiving Consultant. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Denise Brown who is a family caregiver for her parents and she has been providing help and resources to other caregivers for over twenty years. In this episode we talk about letting go of expectations, entrepreneurship, collaborating as caregivers, the National Caregiving Conference, and the benefits of becoming a Certified Caregiving Consultant. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet writer and roller derby referee Sherilyn Lee from LA who became a caregiver 24 hours after attending Burning Man. Sherilyn has cared for her grandparents, her father and her lifelong friend and has provided simultaneous care from different locations. In this episode we discuss relentless advocacy, intentional writing, grief, Hawaiian culture, the importance of play, email overwhelm, and the unexpected gifts from overhearing conversations. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Karen Purze from Chicago. She became a family caregiver when her parents had health issues suddenly and simultaneously. In this conversation we discuss being prepared for end of life decisions, letting others help, establishing boundaries, and how our technology careers became a caregiving advantage and disadvantage. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.