Are you a grandparent unexpectedly raising your grandchildren, navigating the relentless stress and burnout that comes with caregiving? Do you feel as if your identity has vanished in the shuffle of medical appointments and emotional strain? Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to recover from burnout without demanding endless hours you don’t have? The pressures of caregiving can overwhelm even the strongest among us, turning daily life into an uphill battle.
I’m Laura Brazan, and alongside my guest, Carrie Severson, we delve into real experiences of surviving burnout recovery one moment at a time. Join us on 'Surviving Caregiver Burnout - 60 Second Recovery Methods.' Carrie’s journey through her husband’s severe head and neck cancer diagnosis led her to develop practical strategies for micro self-care, reshaping her approach to mental and emotional health.
In this episode, you’ll hear authentic stories and practical advice from a storyteller and advocate who understands the caregiving rollercoaster. We will share insights on resilient caregiving, maintaining balance in chaotic environments, and advocating within a flawed healthcare system. Together, we’ll uncover ways to instill hope, find inner strength, and foster community support, ensuring that you’re never alone on this road.
You can find out more about Carrie and her work at https://carrieseverson.com/
Listen in as we share tools and experiences that will help you forge a path to recovery and resilience, one small but meaningful step at a time.
This week, we talk to Cheri, a grandmother who is living that nightmare and has decided to fight back. She shares her story of turning profound grief into a powerful movement to change the laws for grandparents rights. This is a must-listen episode about a silent epidemic and how you can join the fight to protect the sacred bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.
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Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.
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We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.
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