187 episodes

Caring for aging parents or other loved ones while working, raising children, and trying to live your own life? Wondering how to find the time for your personal health & happiness? Welcome to the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast. The show where real family caregivers share how to be happy and healthy while caring for others.


Host and Certified Caregiving Consultant, Elizabeth Miller shares her stories and content and also talks with others who are either current or former family caregivers. Real people who are figuring out how to integrate caregiving with their lives and ready to share what they have learned with you.

Happy Healthy Caregiver Elizabeth Miller Featured on The Whole Care Network

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 54 Ratings

Caring for aging parents or other loved ones while working, raising children, and trying to live your own life? Wondering how to find the time for your personal health & happiness? Welcome to the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast. The show where real family caregivers share how to be happy and healthy while caring for others.


Host and Certified Caregiving Consultant, Elizabeth Miller shares her stories and content and also talks with others who are either current or former family caregivers. Real people who are figuring out how to integrate caregiving with their lives and ready to share what they have learned with you.

    Messy Caregiving with Sisters Natalie and JJ - Caregiver Spotlight

    Messy Caregiving with Sisters Natalie and JJ - Caregiver Spotlight

    Natalie Elliott Handy and JJ Elliott Hill are sisters. Together, along with a third sister Emilie, they manage care for their mom who is living with Parkinson’s disease. Natalie is also a caregiver for her spouse, Jason, who receives palliative care to help navigate his cancer journey.






    In this episode, we discuss all the total messiness around family caregiving. We talk about letting go of perfectionism, getting access to your parent’s finances, the benefits of palliative care, and they both confess their guilty pleasures.






    Show notes with product and resource links:


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    The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast:


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    • 56 min
    Hope for Caregivers with Peter Rosenberger - Caregiver Spotlight

    Hope for Caregivers with Peter Rosenberger - Caregiver Spotlight

    Meet Peter Rosenberger who has been a family caregiver for over 38 years for a spouse with severe disabilities. Peter is fluent in the language of caregiver and has navigated a medical nightmare that has mushroomed to 85+ major operations—including the amputation of both of his wife Gracie’s legs below the knee.






    In this episode, Peter recounts his experience attempting to admit himself to a mental hospital, discusses why caregiving shouldn't hinder us from embracing life, shares his strategies for finding moments of stillness and pursuing energizing hobbies, and outlines the ways he spreads hope among caregivers.






    Show notes with product and resource links:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPod179


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    http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv


    Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:


    http://bit.ly/HHCjournal


    For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:


    https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/


    The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

    • 59 min
    Paying for Long Term Care with Jason van den Brand - Caregiver Spotlight

    Paying for Long Term Care with Jason van den Brand - Caregiver Spotlight

    Meet family caregiver Jason van den Brand who managed end-of-life care for his grandmother and father over an eight-year span. This experience led him to start his own company, Wellahead, which helps families get matched with the best way to pay for long term care.






    In this episode we talk about how Jason managed care from a 3,000 mile distance, how his family paid for long term care for his family members, why millions of dollars in veterans benefits for care goes unused, why you shouldn’t wait to use long term care insurance, what to avoid when paying for care, how owning your a home provides long term care payment options for consideration, and how his family values posted in his office inform how he celebrates his personal successes.






    Show notes with product and resource links:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPod178


    Receive the podcast in your email here:


    http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv


    Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:


    http://bit.ly/HHCjournal


    For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:


    https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/


    The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

    • 59 min
    Embracing Vulnerability with Nicole Will - Caregiver Spotlight

    Embracing Vulnerability with Nicole Will - Caregiver Spotlight

    Nicole Will cared for her grandma Betty and has dedicated her career to enhancing the well-being of older adults, their families, and healthcare professionals. Nicole's approach blends heartfelt advocacy with strategic innovation, making her a sought-after voice in the care economy.






    In this episode we discuss how vulnerability instigates change in our lives and in the care economy, tips for those looking into senior living options, the hope that is being delivered from agetech initiatives, healthy grab and go meal replacements, and why living with your grandma as a teenager comes with mixed emotions.






    Show notes with product and resource links:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPod177


    Receive the podcast in your email here:


    http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv


    Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:


    http://bit.ly/HHCjournal


    For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:


    https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/


    The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

    • 59 min
    Remote and Long-Distance Caregiving with Paula Muller - Caregiver Spotlight

    Remote and Long-Distance Caregiving with Paula Muller - Caregiver Spotlight

    Paula Muller helped care for her grandmother and has a lifelong passion for technology applied to healthcare. Paula grew up in Chile and was very close to her grandmother and remains close to her mother. Her passions for family and technology came together in her product that we learn about called CareLink360.


    In this episode we discuss the caregiver guilt that comes with living from a distance from those requiring care, ideas to create connection with verbal and non-verbal care recipients, methods to infuse joy and energy into life, and ways technology can be a part of a caregiver’s care team.






    Show notes with product and resource links:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPod176


    Receive the podcast in your email here:


    http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv


    Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:


    http://bit.ly/HHCjournal


    For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:


    https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/


    The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

    • 54 min
    Shifting Family Roles with Edla Prevette - Caregiver Spotlight

    Shifting Family Roles with Edla Prevette - Caregiver Spotlight

    Edla Prevette is a mental health counselor who cared for both of her parents. Edla’s professional and personal care experiences are being poured into a program she has developed for adult children of aging parents. In this episode, Edla shares ways in which you can increase cooperation and decrease conflict, ideas for a caregiver’s to find their safe place, tips for handling different personality temperaments, and how to incorporate ‘exercise snacks’ into your day.






    Show notes with product and resource links:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPod175


    Receive the podcast in your email here:


    http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv


    Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:


    http://bit.ly/HHCjournal


    For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:


    https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/


    The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast:


    https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
54 Ratings

54 Ratings

Tonycp55* ,

One of the best in her field

I have had the pleasure to both listen to the very informative episodes and just recently I was a guess. It is very clear that Elizabeth does extensive research prior to interviewing her guess. That made for a very enjoyable experience as both a listener and guess.

I particularly liked her inspirational jar and the questions she asked from her own book on the topic. I will continue to listen since I am sure she will have more valuable information for her listeners.

NGatherW ,

A must listen for Caregivers!

I’ve enjoyed listening to Elizabeth and the many caregivers share their story. We all need each other and this podcast brings us together. Elizabeth is a gracious host and the quality of information shared is so helpful.

Laurette (and Lola) ,

A great listen

For those working or living in the caregiving world! Laurette (and a Lola)

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