Love, Limits and Aging Parents

About Love, Limits and Aging Parents

📍 Hosted by Esther Kane, retired OT and certified aging in place specialist and Laurie Newcomb, licensed practicing counselor. This weekly podcast explores one of the most difficult and emotionally complicated experiences many adults will ever face: caring for aging parents when the relationship itself has been painful, manipulative, toxic, abusive, or deeply unresolved. 📍 Each week, Esther and Laurie have honest conversations about the difficult realities many caregivers are afraid to say out loud: the guilt, the exhaustion, the family dysfunction, the impossible choices, and the struggle to balance compassion with healthy boundaries. 📍 Together, they share practical tools, coping strategies, communication techniques, emotional support, and real-world guidance to help caregivers protect their mental health while navigating these complicated family relationships.

Publisher

Esther C. Kane

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 May 2026

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Recognizing Signs of Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

   You used to be patient. Now your phone lights up with your parent's name and your stomach drops, followed right away by guilt about the dread. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Esther Kane and licensed therapist Laurie Newcomb break down the difference between caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue, and why both can hit harder when the parent you're caring for is also criticizing, guilt-tripping, or manipulating you. You'll hear the warning signs, from dread and irritability to numbness, shrinking social lives, and nagging self-doubt, along with real-life caregiver examples and practical boundary scripts you can use right away. You are not cold, selfish, or failing. You're depleted, and that deserves to be taken seriously. Press play and feel seen. If you need one-on-one professional guidance, reach out to licensed therapist Laurie Newcomb at Transformationcounselingatl.com (http://Transformationcounselingatl.com). Laurie is licensed in Georgia and Florida and works with clients both in person and virtually. If this episode resonated, like and subscribe, and share your experience in the comments. Your story may help another caregiver feel less alone. Please note: this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Esther and Laurie share their experiences and perspectives, but nothing here is medical, mental health, or legal advice, and listening does not create a professional relationship. If you're struggling or feel unsafe, please reach out to a licensed professional. If you're in immediate danger, call 911. If you're in emotional crisis, call or text 988.

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   You’re Not the Only One: Finding Support Among Caregivers Who Understand

   Caring for a difficult aging parent can feel painfully isolating, especially when friends and relatives do not understand the guilt, resentment, grief, and old family wounds involved. In this episode, Esther and Laurie discuss how the right support group can give caregivers a safe place to speak honestly, feel believed, and learn from people facing similar struggles. They also explain how to choose a healthy group, protect your privacy, and recognize when a group is making you feel worse instead of supported. Please note: this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Esther and Laurie share their experiences and perspectives, but nothing here is medical, mental health, or legal advice, and listening does not create a professional relationship. If you’re struggling or feel unsafe, please reach out to a licensed professional. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911. If you’re in emotional crisis, call or text 988.

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Healing the Wounds You Were Told to Ignore: How Therapy Can Help After Parental Abuse

   Abuse by a parent can continue shaping your life long after the individual incidents have ended. It may influence how you respond to anger, set boundaries, accept care, and approach caregiving when that parent grows old. In this episode, Esther and Laurie discuss how therapy can help survivors understand trauma responses, grieve the parent they needed but never had, and decide what kind of relationship, if any, is emotionally safe. They also explain why healing does not require forgiveness, confrontation, or reconciliation.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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