Caregiver stress is real. Especially when it involves taking care of your parents. Here's how I get through all those caregiver emotions including resentment, guilt, and grief. You're not alone, my friend. xoxo Lani
episode 42: when do I get a life? with Kathi
When your loved one has dementia and can't be left alone, and you are the only caregiver, it can leave you asking the big question,
When do I get a life?
Listen in as we discuss
Letting go of driving
Mild cognitive impairment
Ice cream and the pandemic
Siblings and caregiving
Caring for parents vs caring for children
China and traveling out of country
Parent daycare
Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present and fear the future
- Kathi's favorite Stoic quote from Seneca
Links
Kathi's Instagram Ice Cream with Mom (https://www.instagram.com/icecreamwithmom/)
Kathi's TikTok Ice Cream with Mom (https://www.tiktok.com/@icecreamwithmom?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc)
Lani's website Caregiving Philosophy (https://www.caregivingphilosophy.com/)
Lani's Instagram Caregiving Philosophy (https://www.instagram.com/caregivingphilosophy/)
Free Will (https://www.caregivingphilosophy.com/freewill) - the newsletter for caregiver inner peace
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Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3vRy5BdEjkooHZEiWxZbqc)
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xoxo Lani
6 Feb 2024
planning the perfect death with Jess
Death is something people aren’t comfortable talking about. Lucky for you, Jess and I aren’t those people. I dive right in and ask Jess the biggest caregiver question of all,
“Are you ready for your mom to die?”
Listen in as we discuss
Long-distance caregiving challenges and stress
Caregiving toll on the caregivers
Dealing with anxiety through self-awareness and meditation
How people that stress you out the most can be your greatest teachers
The negative voice inside your head
Grief, legacy planning, and death doula work
The challenges of caring for loved ones with dementia
“It’s an individual journey in a group setting”
- Jess from Alzheimer’s Awakening
Links
Jess’ Instagram Alzheimers_Awakening (https://www.instagram.com/alzheimers_awakening)
Jess’ Substack Alzheimer’s Awakening (https://substack.com/@alzheimersawakening) (https://substack.com/@alzheimersawakening)
Lani's Website Caregiving Philosophy (https://www.caregivingphilosophy.com/)
Lani's Instagram Caregiving Philosophy (https://www.instagram.com/caregivingphilosophy/)
Untethered Soul (https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1626250766/ref=asc_df_1626250766/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312734685832&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15844472640155858747&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032810&hvtargid=pla-432345460786&psc=1&mcid=5fdcf74c5d5335fca2ad91a75406bb2f&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhYGi-bX_gwMV0yWtBh3z9QPJEAQYASABEgITsfD_BwE) by Michael Singer
Going with Grace (https://goingwithgrace.com/)
Free Will (https://www.caregivingphilosophy.com/freewill), the newsletter for caregiver inner peace
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Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3vRy5BdEjkooHZEiWxZbqc)
And, I'd appreciate the 5 star rating so much!
xoxo Lani
30 Jan 2024
frustrated by a narcissistic mother with Melissa
It's difficult to watch a parent die. It's much more frustrating when the doctor says your parent has been cured from cancer, but they decide to give up on living anyway.
"She didn't want to be helped. And then to watch somebody, like, give up like that was just really hard." Melissa
Listen in as we discuss
How parent's can be selfish when it comes to caregiving
The different way siblings react
Putting off one's life to wait for parents to die
The one thing you wish your mother would do on her deathbed
How to make it easier on children after you die
Leaving a memoir
The benefit of having someone to talk to
Melissa's favorite philosophy quote:
“It’s okay to live a life others don’t understand.”
- Jenna Woginrich
Links
Melissa's website The Prosperous Photographer (https://theprosperousphotographer.com/)
Melissa's Instagram Wandering Missy (https://www.instagram.com/wandering_missy/)
Lani's website Caregiving Philosophy (https://www.caregivingphilosophy.com/)
Lani's Instagram Caregiving Philosophy (https://www.instagram.com/caregivingphilosophy/)
Free Will (https://www.caregivingphilosophy.com/freewill) - the newsletter for caregiver inner peace
Listen & Subscribe on
Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caregiving-philosophy/id1681499777)
Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTExOTg1L2ZlZWQ)
Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3vRy5BdEjkooHZEiWxZbqc)
And, I'd appreciate the 5 star rating so much!
xoxo Lani
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