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Young Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversWhat Caregiving Challenges Are Really Teaching YouBeing a caregiver is no easy feat, especially when life throws curveballs. But what if those challenges were opportunities to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient? In this episode, Adrienne dives deep into how young caregivers can embrace the difficulties of caregiving as a pathway to personal growth. From shifting your mindset to taking actionable steps, she shares insights, tips, and real-life stories to help you find purpose and empowerment even in the toughest moments.✨ What You’ll Discover in This Episode:The unique challenges young caregivers face—and how to validate them.Wh...2025-01-2932 min
The Whole Care NetworkLiving a Double Life as a CaregiverConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver brings you another raw and relatable episode as hosts Natalie and JJ sit down with Adrienne Marioles, a millennial caregiver with a story that’s equal parts inspiring and real. Adrienne opens up about her leap from the hustle and bustle of New York City to the emotional rollercoaster of caring for her mom, who’s battling Parkinson’s disease.
Expect heartfelt confessions, a few laughs, and some seriously honest moments as Adrienne talks about the isolation, anxiety, and unexpected joys that come with caregiving. She gets real about how therapy and findin...2025-01-2256 min
Confessions of a Reluctant CaregiverLiving a Double Life as a Caregiver"I finally found my purpose." - Adrienne Marioles🎙️ Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver brings you another raw and relatable episode as hosts Natalie and JJ sit down with Adrienne Marioles, a millennial caregiver with a story that’s equal parts inspiring and real. Adrienne opens up about her leap from the hustle and bustle of New York City to the emotional rollercoaster of caring for her mom, who’s battling Parkinson’s disease.Expect heartfelt confessions, a few laughs, and some seriously honest moments as Adrienne talks about the isolation, anxiety, and unexpected joys that come with c...2025-01-2156 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversIn My Caregiver Era: Embracing the Chapter You're InIn this episode of the Young Life Interrupted Podcast, we explore the concept of "eras" in our lives and how caregiving is just one chapter in a larger story. Inspired by Compassion in Caregiving's Instagram reel on the Caregiver Era, we dive into how different life phases can shape our journey—and how even our caregiving era will eventually pass.Taking cues from Taylor Swift's career, where she defines her life through the various "eras" marked by her albums, we reflect on the emotional ups and downs of caregiving. Just as Taylor’s song...2025-01-1528 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversGlow Up While You Show Up: Thriving as a Young Caregiver in 2025In this episode, we’re rewriting the caregiving narrative for 2025 and moving from survival mode to thriving. Together, we’ll reflect on 2024—celebrating wins, learning from challenges, and embracing moments of joy. You’ll learn how thriving doesn’t mean doing it all but focusing on small, intentional actions that create balance and help you feel more like yourself. We’ll explore practical ways to set glow-up goals, reclaim your identity, and live boldly while caring deeply. Let’s make 2025 the year you truly glow up while you show up!Past episodes...2025-01-0836 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversHappy New Year! Reflections, Reintroductions, and Big PlansWelcome to 2025! 🎉 In this kickoff episode, Adrienne reflects on the journey so far and shares a heartfelt reintroduction to her story as a young caregiver. From becoming her mom’s primary caregiver at 29 to navigating life’s unexpected detours, Adrienne opens up about the experiences that shaped her and inspired Young Life Interrupted.She also reveals her intentions for the podcast in 2025:✨ Creating deeper connections with fellow caregivers.✨ Tackling advanced caregiving topics you’ve been asking for.✨ Providing resources to help you thrive, not just survive.Tune in for an honest, inspiring, and hope-filled...2025-01-0235 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversCoping with Loss During Grief Awareness WeekIn this special episode for Grief Awareness Week, Adrienne explores the layered emotions caregivers face when grieving—whether it’s mourning the loss of a loved one, the end of a caregiving role, or even while your loved one is still here.Here’s what you’ll hear:What grief really means and its many forms.Why grief isn’t linear (and why that’s okay).Navigating conflicting emotions like sadness, relief, and guilt.Practical ways to cope and support others through loss.A loved one’s grief over losing their independence.A personal story about wi...2024-12-0642 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversFamily Caregivers and the 2024 Election—What’s at Stake?In this episode Adrienne dives into how the 2024 election could impact family caregivers across the country. She covers where each major candidate stands on family caregiving support, current federal assistance programs available, and potential changes that may be on the horizon. For those juggling caregiving responsibilities and everyday life, this episode sheds light on the policies that could shape your future.Whether caregiving has put your personal goals on pause or simply changed your daily life, this episode offers valuable insights to help you make informed voting decisions.Where we can connect:2024-11-0524 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversForgiveness, Duty, and Caring for the Parent Who Wasn't ThereIn this heartfelt episode, Adrienne shares something she's never talked about on the podcast—her relationship with her dad. For most of her life, they’ve had a strained connection, a dynamic that shaped much of her upbringing. Now, as life takes an unexpected turn, Adrienne finds herself stepping into the role of caregiver for a man she’s long struggled to understand. She dives deep into the emotional complexity of deciding to care for someone who has always been difficult to connect with, and how this experience is completely different from caring for her mom. Tune in for Adrien...2024-10-1837 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversHonoring Mom: Reflections After Four YearsFour years ago, Adrienne said goodbye to her mom; the journey has been filled with ups and downs. In this episode, she talks candidly about the evolving nature of grief—how it surprises us and changes over time. Adrienne shares personal stories and rituals that have helped her keep her memory alive, highlighting the importance of honoring our loved ones daily. Together, we’ll explore how sharing our stories can help us process our emotions and connect with others experiencing similar losses. Join Adrienne as she navigates this journey of remembrance and healing, and discover how her spirit continues to g...2024-10-0420 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversA Heartfelt Thank You on International Podcast Day!In this special mini episode, I celebrate International Podcast Day with a heartfelt message to you, my incredible listeners. Your support and enthusiasm inspired me to create this podcast, and your engagement continues to fuel my passion every day. Join me as I express my gratitude and reflect on our shared journey, celebrating the power of connection and storytelling that brings us all together. Thank you for being such an essential part of the Young Life Interrupted community!Where we can connect:Join the Young Life Interrupted Facebook group: https://www...2024-10-0122 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversDouble Duty: The Challenges of a Young Sandwich Caregiver with Anica Leon-WeilIn this episode, I sit down with Anica, a remarkable young woman who embodies the true meaning of resilience. As the primary caregiver for her mother who battles Alzheimer's disease, and a solo parent, Anica balances her roles with incredible strength and grace. She’s not only a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California but also a passionate advocate for systemic reform in caregiving.Anica shares her deeply personal story, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of being a sandwich generation caregiver. We discuss how she manages her demanding responsibilities while still finding moments of jo...2024-08-0939 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversUnconventional Stress Management Tips for CaregiversCaregiving can often feel overwhelming, and the constant demands can lead to physical and emotional burnout. In this episode, we take a fresh look at caregiver stress and explore some unconventional and super effective techniques you might not have heard of before.Adrienne kicks off the episode by painting a picture of what caregiver stress looks like and discusses common stressors and signs of burnout, drawing from recent findings by AARP and other studies. Then, she dives into some unique strategies to help you manage stress. From befriending your stress and indulging in ASMR to the surprising...2024-06-2137 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversCaregiver Real Talk: The Silver Lining of Having Your Season of Caring at Young AgeHow can you see the silver lining in having your season fo caring at a young age? Adrienne dives into a reflection of what life would have been like should she not have fallen into caregiving at a young age and what life looks like now in her post-care journey. Where we can connect:Join the Young Life Interrupted Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younglifeinterruptedSubscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-life-interrupted-a-podcast-for-young-caregivers/id1578015965Connect with Adrienne on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yo...2024-06-1411 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversCaregiving on Mother's Day: Navigating the Bittersweet Journey of Love and LossIn this special episode, Adrienne dives into her own journey through Mother's Day, especially as she approaches her fourth one without her mom. With honesty and openness, she shares her thoughts on navigating this day of celebration and memory, reminding listeners that whatever they're feeling is totally okay, whether their moms are here or not. Join us for a heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs of Mother's Day and the enduring love that binds us to our moms, no matter where they are.Where we can connect:Join the Young Life Interrupted...2024-05-1130 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversEmbracing Your Identity Beyond CaregivingStep into an exploration of self-identity amidst the caregiver role in our latest episode of the Young Life Interrupted Podcast. Host Adrienne Glusman Marioles guides us through the intricate narratives of young caregivers who find themselves in the embarking or deep in the throes of their care journey, highlighting the pivotal importance of self-recognition while maintaining individuality.Every caregiver's journey begins with a unique story - driven by love, duty, or circumstance. However, as we immerse ourselves in caregiving, our identities can become intertwined with those we care for, often overshadowing our own stories. In this episode...2024-04-0530 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversComparison in CaregivingIn a world where comparison is almost inevitable, caregivers often find themselves comparing their journey to others', leading to unnecessary stress and grief. This episode of the Young Life Interrupted Podcast delves into the detrimental effects of comparing caregiving experiences, the dangers it poses, and strategies to break the comparison habit.We delve into topics such as: The Comparison Trap: We naturally compare ourselves to others, whether it's on social media or within caregiving communities. This habit can lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity.False Sense of Superiority vs. Inferiority2024-03-2925 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversOvercoming the Stigma: Navigating Senior Living Communities with CompassionIn this episode of the Young Life Interrupted Podcast, we delve into a topic that often remains covered in stigma: senior living communities. As society grapples with the idea of placing loved ones in care facilities, feelings of guilt and shame can be a REAL. Adrienne provides valuable insights and practical tips on how to overcome these emotional barriers, offering a compassionate perspective on a challenging decision many families face, including one she had to make, for her Mom. Opposite to outdated perceptions, placing a loved one in a senior living community does not equal ab...2024-03-1035 min
Next Question with Katie CouricThe Cost of Caregiving with Capital One’s Celia Edwards Karam, Chris Punsalan, and Adrienne GlusmanThis episode of Next Question was produced in partnership with Capital One, and recorded live at the Capital One Cafe in Herald Square in New York City. In it, Katie and a panel of caregivers explore the vast spectrum of challenges facing caregivers — those of us who find ourselves taking care of a loved one when they can no longer take care of themselves.As our panelists Chris Punsalan, Adrienne Glusman, and Capital One’s own Celia Edwards Karam share from personal experience, it can be a terrifying, overwhelming task — from the sudden windfall of money decisions and th...2024-02-2947 minYoung Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young CaregiversTips to Manage the "Administrative Assistant" Side of CaregivingWhat is an often overlooked but crucial aspect of caregiving that tends to get overlooked by those who aren't in the depths of it? The administrative side - the intricate web of paperwork, bureaucracy, and multitasking that caregivers often find themselves entangled in.I'm thrilled to introduce our special guest today, Jessica O'Hara, a remarkable member of the Young Life Interrupted Facebook group and affectionately known by me as the "Caregiving Admin Queen." Jessica, at 35, has been navigating the challenging path of long-distance caregiving since the age of 29, caring for both her parents. A...2024-02-1641 min