Caregiver's Compass
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis is Caregiver's Compass. An uplifting, inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living through their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.
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From inpatient nurse to caregiving consultant- how losing her job and burning out resulted in finding a daily passion for helping others- With Karen Lake (Episode 57)
October 21, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, Stephanie speaks to nurse and caregiving consultant, Karen Lake, as she discusses how she went from caring for patients as a nurse in an inpatient hospital setting to providing consultations and assisting caregivers with their overall support systems and system navigation. About Karen Lake: Karen proudly works as a professional Caregiving Consultant and Care Navigator; called to offer this service to families after working as a Registered Nurse in Home Health Care for 25 y...
‘I don’t feel as though my loved one can be cared for at home anymore’ how to proceed when this real situation presents itself (and raises all the guilt, shame and fear) (an anonymous case scenario) (Episode 56)
October 14, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis situation is a very common and real occurrence. One day, you do not feel your loved one can be appropriately cared for in their home anymore. In this anonymous and real case scenario, Stephanie talks about a situation in which a patient she was working with was believed to no longer be safe in her home. She discusses the deep struggle her family went through to decide what the best plan would be for the most positive outcome. Stephanie also shares some suggestions that may assist whil...
How I Reacted to my Mom’s FTD Diagnosis and the Corresponding Emotions (Initially and as Time Progressed) (Episode 55)
October 07, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn episode 55, Stephanie continues to talk about how her mom’s FTD diagnosis shaped her life and the relationships between herself and others as she touches upon how she initially reacted to the changes in her mom and the emotions that came along with this. Thoughts of grief, overwhelm, isolation, fear and anxiety are mentioned in this very real and relatable episode. Stephanie also discusses what she feels like 13-14 years later and how the emotions and adjustment to her mom’s diagnosis hav...
‘My Life Completely Changed When my Boyfriend was Assaulted and Suddenly Faced a Traumatic Brain Injury’- caregiving after a very sudden and traumatic life shift, with Katherine Smith. (Episode 54)
September 30, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBJust before her 26th birthday, Katherine’s partner, Ben, was brutally assaulted while on vacation. Ben experienced a severe traumatic brain injury as a result which he has spent the past 3.5 years recovering from. Katherine put her entire life on hold and suddenly became his full-time caregiver, dedicating her daily life to his care and going on an emotional, life-altering journey. Katherine talks all about the past few years in episode 54 , and discusses how she has found light in the dark...
The Non-Traditional Caregiver- Providing Emotional Support and Assisting Loved Ones in Who are Physically and Emotionally Isolated (Episode 53)
September 23, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, guest Marie (name changed for anonymity) discusses her responsibilities as a caregiver for her parents who are emotionally and physically isolated. She touches upon how supporting their social needs and trying to protect her high risk parents from illness has impacted her marriage, caring for her two young children and trying to balance seeing her own friends and prioritizing life events. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook commu...
The Importance of Sleep on Mental Health and Maintaining Overall Balance, with Sleep Consultant Andria Gordon (Episode 52)
September 16, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThe Importance of Sleep on Mental Health and Maintaining Overall Balance, with Sleep Consultant Andria Gordon (Episode 52) We have all heard that sleep deprivation impacts our overall lives. But when it comes to caring for others, waking up in the middle of the night and managing mental health issues, sleep can truly mean the difference between positive or negative daily outcomes. So what happens if you can’t sleep or you have known diagnoses that make sleeping difficult? Is there something...
When People Question your Abilities as a Caregiver (Episode 51)
September 09, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBWhen People Question your Abilities as a Caregiver (episode 51) You are doing your absolute best as a caregiver and you have poured all of you into what you do for your loved one. But yet you continue to receive comments from others about what you are doing, how you are approaching your caregiving and how you are supporting your loved one on a daily basis. This can be SO frustrating- you did not ask for this feedback. Particularly if the commenters are not that involved with your loved one’...
How My Dad First Reacted to my Mom’s FTD Diagnosis (episode 50)
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, Stephanie shares the real and raw experience of her mom’s diagnosis and how her father responded to the changes and ultimate FTD diagnosis of her mom. Stephanie discusses what it can be like when a family member is not at a place of acceptance, or is at a different stage of accepting a loved one’s diagnosis when it comes to a degenerative disease. Stephanie additionally discusses how her relationship with her father shifted when he had difficulty accepting her mom’s diagno...
How My Dad First Reacted to my Mom’s FTD Diagnosis (Episode 50)
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, Stephanie shares the real and raw experience of her mom’s diagnosis and how her father responded to the changes and ultimate FTD diagnosis of her mom. Stephanie discusses what it can be like when a family member is not at a place of acceptance, or is at a different stage of accepting a loved one’s diagnosis when it comes to a degenerative disease. Stephanie additionally discusses how her relationship with her father shifted when he had difficulty accepting her mom’s diagno...
What is Palliative Care and Does Palliation Mean that My Loved One is Dying? (with Hospice Executive Director, Nadine Persaud)-Episode 49
August 26, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, social worker and hospice executive director, Nadine Persaud discusses,in detail, the differences between palliative care, comfort care and hospice care and the philosophies behind palliative care. The accessibility and barriers to accessing palliative care are additionally explored in this eye-opening episode. About Nadine: Nadine Persaud (MSW, PhD (c)) is currently the Executive Director of the Kensington Hospice and the Senior Director of Client Services at Kensington H...
GUILT in Caregiving- how it arises, how to manage it, and the differences between guilt vs. shame (with Wendy Williams) (Episode 48)
August 19, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBHave you ever felt guilty as a caregiver? You are NOT alone. Guilt in caregiving is so common. In this episode, caregiver (to her husband, son, daughter and mother) Wendy Williams, dives into the guilt she has felt as a caregiver and how this has impacted her and how she has managed these feelings over time. About Wendy: Wendy is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and caregiver. In 2010 she founded Crazy Whisperer, a supportive community that focuses on effective management of menta...
How Do I Know if I am a Caregiver (Demystifying the Definition of a Caregiver and the Stigma Associated With It/ Identifying as a Caregiver When Society Says You Are Not) (Episode 47)
August 12, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBAm I a caregiver? People tell me I am a caregiver but I don’t think I am one. Society tells me I’m not a caregiver but I feel like one. Have you ever had any of these thoughts? What does being a ‘caregiver’ even mean? In this episode Stephanie talks about the perceptions of what the definition of ‘caregiver’ is and whether or not you have to be called a caregiver in your situation. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook community! https://www.f...
The LONG Journey to my Mom’s FTD Diagnosis (Episode 46)
August 05, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode Stephanie talks about the (several year long) process and journey to her mom’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. Stephanie speaks in detail about the clinicians she saw, the barriers and obstacles she faced on the way, complications she faced along the way given her mom’s behavioural expression and how she finally felt once a neurologist provided a diagnosis. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook....
The importance of locating a licensed clinician when it comes to navigating mental health support AND art therapy with Licensed Mental Health Counselor And Registered Art Therapist, Erica Curcio (episode 45).
July 29, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBHave you ever wondered what to look for or even where to start when searching for a therapist? Have you felt confused and lost when it came to locating allied health supports including art therapists for your loved one? In this episode, Stephanie and therapist Erica Curcio discuss the education and regulation requirements in the United States and Canada to help you on your search to locating a knowledgeable and licenced clinician. Erica Curcio is the owner of Art Therapists at Home, a B...
The importance of locating a licensed clinician when it comes to navigating mental health support AND art therapy with Licensed Mental Health Counselor And Registered Art Therapist, Erica Curcio (Episode 45).
July 29, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBHave you ever wondered what to look for or even where to start when searching for a therapist? Have you felt confused and lost when it came to locating allied health supports including art therapists for your loved one? In this episode, Stephanie and therapist Erica Curcio discuss the education and regulation requirements in the United States and Canada to help you on your search to locating a knowledgeable and licenced clinician. Erica Curcio is the owner of Art Therapists at Home, a B...
The importance of locating a licensed clinician when it comes to navigating mental health support AND art therapy with Licensed Mental Health Counselor And Registered Art Therapist, Erica Curcio (Episode 45)
July 29, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBHave you ever wondered what to look for or even where to start when searching for a therapist? Have you felt confused and lost when it came to locating allied health supports including art therapists for your loved one? In this episode, Stephanie and therapist Erica Curcio discuss the education and regulation requirements in the United States and Canada to help you on your search to locating a knowledgeable and licenced clinician. Erica Curcio is the owner of Art Therapists at Home, a B...
How to navigate parenting and supporting children who are exposed to a grandparent or other family member who is experiencing a degenerative diagnosis/ a neurological or physical shift, with behaviour consultant, Cori Stern (episode 44).
July 22, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, Learning Specialist and Behaviour Consultant Cori Stern discusses the difficulties many parents in the sandwich generation face when balancing their children and their parents. Some topics discussed include: navigating one’s own emotions and anxiety when uncertain how to expose their children to a declining family member or a family member who has changed from the person they once knew; managing a child’s emotions when visiting a behavioural (physically or verbally) family m...
How to navigate parenting and supporting children who are exposed to a family member experiencing a neurological or physical shift- with behaviour consultant, Cori Stern (Episode 44)
July 22, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, Learning Specialist and Behaviour Consultant Cori Stern discusses the difficulties many parents in the sandwich generation face when balancing their children and their parents. Some topics discussed include: navigating one’s own emotions and anxiety when uncertain how to expose their children to a declining family member or a family member who has changed from the person they once knew; managing a child’s emotions when visiting a behavioural (physically or verbally) family m...
How to navigate parenting and supporting children who are exposed to a grandparent or other family member who is experiencing a degenerative diagnosis/ a neurological or physical shift, with behaviour consultant, Cori Stern (Episode 44).
July 22, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, Learning Specialist and Behaviour Consultant Cori Stern discusses the difficulties many parents in the sandwich generation face when balancing their children and their parents. Some topics discussed include: navigating one’s own emotions and anxiety when uncertain how to expose their children to a declining family member or a family member who has changed from the person they once knew; managing a child’s emotions when visiting a behavioural (physically or verbally) family m...
Caring for an aging family member while in the ‘sandwich’ also caring for children (episode 43).
July 15, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBCaregiving in the sandwich generation is becoming more and more common. Individuals are living longer and requiring support as they age while parents are having children at later stages in life than in previous decades. The demands and stress involved as a caregiver in the sandwich generation are extreme- it can feel as though you are being pulled on both sides with no reprieve. Stephanie normalizes this experience in this episode and details some coping techniques that can help during this ...
Caring for an aging family member while in the ‘sandwich’ also caring for children (Episode 43).
July 15, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBCaregiving in the sandwich generation is becoming more and more common. Individuals are living longer and requiring support as they age while parents are having children at later stages in life than in previous decades. The demands and stress involved as a caregiver in the sandwich generation are extreme- it can feel as though you are being pulled on both sides with no reprieve. Stephanie normalizes this experience in this episode and details some coping techniques that can help during this ...
Caring for an aging family member while in the ‘sandwich’ also caring for children (Episode 43)
July 15, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBCaregiving in the sandwich generation is becoming more and more common. Individuals are living longer and requiring support as they age while parents are having children at later stages in life than in previous decades. The demands and stress involved as a caregiver in the sandwich generation are extreme- it can feel as though you are being pulled on both sides with no reprieve. Stephanie normalizes this experience in this episode and details some coping techniques that can help during this ...
Caring for a parent that you have a trauma history with (Episode 42)
July 08, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBStephanie details how difficult it can be to care for a parent that was abusive and/or who was the instigator of traumatic experiences with the caregiver. She also provides her top techniques to managing this specific situation. Please note: when it comes to trauma it is extremely important to speak to a licensed mental health professional as all situations are unique and may require specific processing and management. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FRE...
Caring for a parent that you have a trauma history with (episode 42)
July 08, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBStephanie details how difficult it can be to care for a parent that was abusive and/or who was the instigator of traumatic experiences with the caregiver. She also provides her top techniques to managing this specific situation. Please note: when it comes to trauma it is extremely important to speak to a licensed mental health professional as all situations are unique and may require specific processing and management. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FRE...
Something was very wrong- the changes I started to recognize prior to my mom's diagnosis (episode 41)
July 01, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode Stephanie discusses the concerning changes she started to see in her mom that eventually led to her seeking out a neurological diagnosis. Stephanie details physical and verbal changes in addition to problem solving, ‘logic and reasoning’ shifts she saw her mom experiencing. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassioncaregiverconnection For more visit our Instagram! @compassioninca...
Something was very wrong- the changes I started to recognize prior to my mom's diagnosis (Episode 41)
July 01, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode Stephanie discusses the concerning changes she started to see in her mom that eventually led to her seeking out a neurological diagnosis. Stephanie details physical and verbal changes in addition to problem solving, ‘logic and reasoning’ shifts she saw her mom experiencing. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassioncaregiverconnection For more visit our Instagram! @compassioninca...
Our TOP FIVE episodes from season one that you don’t want to miss!
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBIn this episode Stephanie summarizes the top 5 episodes from season one of Caregiver’s Compass- trust us, you don’t want to miss these. 1) Episode 14: My 27 Year Caregiving Journey'- balancing care for a bipolar husband, two special needs children and a mother with complex medical needs 2) Episode 4: The INTENSIVE Caregiver: Caring for a Spouse, Working as a Professor and Parenting a Young Child - With Brian Smith 3) Episode 5: Role Shifts in the Family System: Chaos and upheaval...
Stephanie had a baby & BIG upcoming podcast updates! (Episode 40)
April 08, 2022 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBIn this episode Stephanie discusses her recent major life changes (she had a baby!) and upcoming changes coming to Caregiver’s Compass. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassioncaregiverconnection For more visit our Instagram! @compassionincaregiving
Stephanie had a baby & BIG upcoming podcast updates! (Episode 40)
April 08, 2022 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBIn this episode Stephanie discusses her recent major life changes (she had a baby!) and upcoming changes coming to Caregiver’s Compass. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassioncaregiverconnection For more visit our Instagram! @compassionincaregiving
Moving from Across the World to Care for a Parent with Cognitive Decline and Turning Experienced Gaps in Caregiving into a Career- with Anna Cantor (Episode 39)
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, Anna Cantor discusses finding out about her mom's cognitive decline from across the world and moving home to provide care for her at the age of 26. She identifies the gaps that she found while caregiving and what inspired her to become a certified life coach and dementia care consultant. Anna Cantor is a Certified Life Coach and Dementia Care consultant. After her mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers in 2010, Anna became her full time caregiver at only 26 years...
Accessing Mental Health Supports and Navigating the Healthcare System as a Caregiver from a Marginalized Group/ Community in North America- With Natacha Pennycooke (Episode 38)
March 25, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, Natacha and Stephanie discuss how one can go about accessing mental health supports as a caregiver, particularly if their culture/community of origin stigmatizes mental health treatment. They also discuss how to communicate with family/ friends if struggling as a caregiver when caregiving is viewed as a cultural norm or expectation. About Natacha: Natacha Pennycooke is an award winning psychotherapist, international speaker, clinical consultant, and director of Natacha P...
Spreading Alzheimer's Awareness and Continuing a Legacy Following a Grandparent's Diagnosis- with Roxanne Santiago (Episode 37)
March 18, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, Roxanne discusses the impact her grandfather's Alzheimer's diagnosis had on her grandmother who was his primary caregiver. She explores how her grandfather's diagnosis impacted her and the reasons why she decided to found Wilson & Grandpa, a brand dedicated to Alzheimer's awareness. Stephanie and Roxanne also touch upon the differences in cultural views pertaining to cognitive decline in North America vs. South America. About Roxanne: Roxanne Santiago, is the founder of Wi...
How to Incorporate Exercise and Movement into a Daily Routine, Even When Chronic Illness or Aging is of Concern, and the Benefits to Movement and Exercise on the Brain and the Body- with Sarah Pludwinski (Episode 36)
March 11, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, registered kinesiologist Sarah Pludwinski discusses how a caregiver or a loved one can incorporate exercise and movement into daily life as a way to benefit one's overall body and mind. Sarah uncovers some of the fears surrounding exercise particularly when it comes to exercising with a chronic illness, comorbidities, cognitive decline or aging. About Sarah: Sarah Pludwinski is a Registered Kinesiologist and certified exercise physiologist, with more than 10 years of expe...
Managing Travel/ Vacations as a Caregiver- Navigating the Stress Associated with Leaving your Loved One Temporarily and Establishing Care While You Are Away (Episode 35)
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBIn this episode Stephanie discusses how to navigate the guilt, anxiety and overwhelm that caregivers can when traveling. She also discusses practical suggestions to establishing care while away and setting boundaries and communication strategies while traveling. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassioncaregiverconnection For more visit our Instagram! @compassionincaregiving
Voluntarily Caring for a Loved One and Experiencing Caregiving as a Gift Providing Meaning in Daily Life- with Kris McCabe (Episode 34)
February 25, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBAt the age of 29, Kris McCabe made the decision to care full-time for her 'grams' living with Alzheimer's. 5 years later she has never looked back, enjoying a life full of meaning and fun with her grandmother on a daily basis. In this episode, Kris discusses how she made the decision to care for her grandmother full-time and how she structures her daily life as she provides care as a millenial caregiver. She also touches upon some of the negativity she has received on the internet and how ...
Caring for 2 Parents Simultaneously as an Only Child and Starting a Family Without a Mother or Father by Your Side- with Lani Lipson (Episode 33)
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, Lani Lipson, co-founder of ee-mah very candidly opens up about her experiences caring for both her mother and father simultaneously in her 20s as an only child. She explores the grief she felt after losing both her parents and the decision to then start her own family without her parents by her side, while at the same time seeing so many friends raise families with parental support. About Lani: Lani Lipson is a busy mom of two and co-founder of ee-mah. There are so many t...
The research behind systemic barriers in accessing social and physical supports for children and their caregivers following surgery for epilepsy and how we can look to improve the healthcare system- with professor Lucy Lach (Part 2) (Episode 32)
February 11, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, esteemed professor Lucy Lach discusses her many years of research looking at the outcomes for caregivers of a child with epilepsy, particularly after undergoing surgery. Specific outcomes discussed include community supports, accessing and navigating community supports and caregiver mental health. Stephanie and Lucy also discuss how the global pandemic has impacted caregivers overall and their ability to access community supports and mental health supports. This episode ...
The research behind systemic barriers in accessing social and physical supports for children and their caregivers following surgery for epilepsy and how we can look to improve the healthcare system- with professor Lucy Lach (Part 1) (Episode 31)
February 04, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, esteemed professor Lucy Lach discusses her many years of research looking at the outcomes for caregivers of a child with epilepsy, particularly after undergoing surgery. Specific outcomes discussed include community supports, accessing and navigating community supports and caregiver mental health. Stephanie and Lucy also discuss how the global pandemic has impacted caregivers overall and their ability to access community supports and mental health supports. This episode ...
Trauma as a result of caregiving (particularly as a result of caring for a child with a disability) with Donna Thomson (Part 2) (Episode 30)
January 28, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBDonna Thomson, a well-known advocate for caregivers, joins Stephanie in this episode to discuss her experiences as a caregiver both to her father and her son with severe cerebral palsy and medical complexity. She also touches upon the trauma that can result from caregiving and her experiences navigating the Ontario healthcare system. Donna Thomson is the co-author with Dr. Zachary White of The Unexpected Journey of Caring and the author of The Four Walls of My Freedom: Lessons I've Learned...
Trauma as a result of caregiving (particularly as a result of caring for a child with a disability) with Donna Thomson (Part 2) (Episode 30)
January 28, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBTrauma as a result of caregiving (particularly as a result of caring for a child with a disability) with Donna Thomson (Part 2) (Episode 30) Donna Thomson, a well-known advocate for caregivers, joins Stephanie in this episode to discuss her experiences as a caregiver both to her father and her son with severe cerebral palsy and medical complexity. She also touches upon the trauma that can result from caregiving and her experiences navigating the Ontario healthcare system. Donna Thomson is...
Trauma as a result of caregiving (particularly as a result of caring for a child with a disability) with Donna Thomson (Part 1) (Episode 29)
January 21, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBDonna Thomson, a well-known advocate for caregivers, joins Stephanie in this episode to discuss her experiences as a caregiver both to her father and her son with severe cerebral palsy and medical complexity. She also touches upon the trauma that can result from caregiving and her experiences navigating the Ontario healthcare system. Donna Thomson is the co-author with Dr. Zachary White of The Unexpected Journey of Caring and the author of The Four Walls of My Freedom: Lessons I've Learned...
Trauma as a result of caregiving (particularly as a result of caring for a child with a disability) with Donna Thomson (Part 1) (Episode 29)
January 21, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBDonna Thomson, a well-known advocate for caregivers, joins Stephanie in this episode to discuss her experiences as a caregiver both to her father and her son with severe cerebral palsy and medical complexity. She also touches upon the trauma that can result from caregiving and her experiences navigating the Ontario healthcare system. Donna Thomson is the co-author with Dr. Zachary White of The Unexpected Journey of Caring and the author of The Four Walls of My Freedom: Lessons I've Learned...
Saying 'No' during caregiving when you are at your wits' end- a real case example of a primary caregiver with a loved one admitted to hospital. (Episode 28)
January 14, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBIn today's episode Stephanie shares a real case example of a very overwhelmed primary caregiver who had to say 'no' and take a step back while her father was admitted to the hospital. This story emphasizes that it is ok to take a step back when needed and discusses who you can lean on and transfer concerns to when you need to say no. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassioncaregiverconnection For...
Saying 'No' during caregiving when you are at your wits' end- a real case example of a primary caregiver with a loved one admitted to hospital. (Episode 28)
January 14, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBIn today's episode Stephanie shares a real case example of a very overwhelmed primary caregiver who had to say 'no' and take a step back while her father was admitted to the hospital. This story emphasizes that it is ok to take a step back when needed and discusses who you can lean on and transfer concerns to when you need to say no. Visit us on our website: www.compassionincaregiving.com Join our FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassioncaregiverconnection For...
'What do I do when a family member/ friend keeps contacting me about their 'trivial concerns' while I am navigating crises? This is very frustrating to me.' (Episode 27)
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWe all have that person in our lives- they are well-meaning and do not recognize it but will reach out to us ongoing about concerns that are very minimal to us while we are navigating crises and significant stressors. What do we do in these situations? Do we reply to their comments and where do we draw the line? In this episode Stephanie discusses how to approach these situations and what we can do to communicate with those we love who reach out to us in this manner. Visit us on our websi...
"What do I do when a family member/ friend keeps contacting me about their 'trivial concerns' while I am navigating crises? This is very frustrating to me.' (Episode 27)
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWe all have that person in our lives- they are well-meaning and do not recognize it but will reach out to us ongoing about concerns that are very minimal to us while we are navigating crises and significant stressors. What do we do in these situations? Do we reply to their comments and where do we draw the line? In this episode Stephanie discusses how to approach these situations and what we can do to communicate with those we love who reach out to us in this manner. Visit us on our websi...
The Journey After Caregiving- what happens once caregiving ends? The grief, happiness and everything in between once you are no longer caring for a loved one- with Adrienne Glusman (episode 26).
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn Episode 26 of Caregiver's Compass, Adrienne discusses her experiences since her mom's passing 18 months ago (from Multiple System Atrophy), while entering a new chapter in her caregiving journey. Adrienne touches upon grief, traveling after caregiving and experiencing life without her mom. About Adrienne: Adrienne Glusman is professional speaker, ambassador and advocate on the topic of Millennial Caregiving, sharing her story and journey as an only-child caregiver to her mom, Hetty, wh...
The Journey After Caregiving- what happens once caregiving ends? The grief, happiness and everything in between once you are no longer caring for a loved one- with Adrienne Glusman (episode 26).
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn Episode 26 of Caregiver's Compass, Adrienne discusses her experiences since her mom's passing 18 months ago (from Multiple System Atrophy), while entering a new chapter in her caregiving journey. Adrienne touches upon grief, traveling after caregiving and experiencing life without her mom. About Adrienne: Adrienne Glusman is professional speaker, ambassador and advocate on the topic of Millennial Caregiving, sharing her story and journey as an only-child caregiver to her mom, Hetty, wh...
'Stay out of it - you are caring at a distance'- Living as a long-distance daughter and exploring the myths when it comes to long distance caregiving and the differences between caring at a distance vs. caring for a loved one at close proximity: with Laur
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this week's episode, Laura Smothers-Chu (founder of Befriended Heart, LLC) discusses what it can be like as a long-distance daughter and a long-distance caregiver. She explores some of the myths surrounding distance caregiving and she and Stephanie additionally discuss the emotional aspects associated with distance caregiving. Laura opens up about her fertility journey in this episode and about experiencing loss after caregiving. About Laura: Laura Smothers-Chu is the CEO & Founder o...
Channeling Grief into Helping Others (in a Very Big Way)- Creating a Podcast and Growing an Incredible Support Community After Navigating the Stressful World of FTD and ALS, With Remember Me's Maria Kent Beers. (Episode 24)
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBMaria Kent Beers, one of the co-creators of the Remember Me Podcast, talks to Stephanie about how she channeled her grief into helping others and creating meaning from the difficult times in her life. Stephanie and Maria also discuss living with a mom diagnosed with FTD at a very young age while starting a family and a career. Maria Kent Beers is a fierce advocate for Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and ALS. Her passion for this work was fueled by her mother's diagnosis in late 2016, at the ...