What happens when you spend your whole life taking care of others—and forget who you are? In this deeply moving conversation, Brian Smith talks with Debbie Weiss, a woman who’s worn many hats: caregiver, business owner, author, and now, a voice of possibility and hope. Debbie shares her incredible journey of caring for her father, her neurodivergent son, and her husband through terminal illness and mental health struggles.
She opens up about anticipatory grief, the complexity of feeling both relief and guilt, and how writing her memoir On Second Thought, Maybe I Can during her husband’s final days became an emotional lifeline. 💡
If you’ve ever felt stuck, invisible, or unsure how to move forward—this episode is for you.
🧭 What We Cover in This Episode:
💬 Favorite Quotes:
“Living is stepping out of your comfort zone—even when you're afraid.” – Debbie Weiss
“Self-care is not selfish. It's essential for survival.”
“I thought I was being buried. But I was being planted.” – Brian Smith
🔗 Connect With Debbie Weiss:
🌐 Website: https://www.debbierweiss.com
🛍️ Shop: https://www.asprinkleofhearts.com
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🎧 Podcast: Maybe I Can
🧠 Reflection Prompt:
Have you ever felt like you lost yourself in caregiving or grief?
What’s one small thing you could try—just for you—this week?
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The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15.
Visit IANDS.org to register
The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15.
Visit IANDS.org to register
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