In Sickness

Allison Breininger and Jenna Bajema
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Listen in as Allison Breininger and Justin Bajema, millennial caregivers for their chronically ill spouses, speak honestly about what life is like when there are more days spent in sickness than in health.

  1. 3d ago

    The Financial Implications of Caregiving

    A new study from AARP reports that family caregivers spend $11,508 out of pocket every year, a 60 percent jump from just five years ago. In this episode, Allison and Jenna dig into all the ways that caregiving impacts a person's finances and the long-term implications that may follow. --- https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/caregiving-out-of-pocket-cost-study/ --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, November 16, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

  2. Oct 27

    Compassion Fatigue in Caregiving: A Conversation with Michelle Vande Hey

    Michelle Vande Hey(she/her) is a Trauma-Sensitive Holistic Life Coach, Speaker, Author, and Advocate who helps caregivers and changemakers reclaim their energy, voice, and authentic power without sacrificing their well-being. In this conversation, Michelle talks with Jenna and Allison about how compassion fatigue is defined, how it might impact the lives and well-being of caregivers. --- Michelle is the facilitator for The Connected Community, where she creates spaces where leadership is human, healing is celebrated, and impact becomes sustainable. Listeners can join Michelle's community for half off their first month using code: HALFOFF1 https://www.michellevandehey.com/offers/zzAmqqnm/checkout Connect with Michelle Vande Hey: https://www.instagram.com/michellevandehey/  https://www.facebook.com/lightoflovemichelle/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-vandehey  https://www.youtube.com/@michellevandehey --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, November 2, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

  3. Oct 13

    Caregiving in Midlife

    Caregiving can be complicated at any time of life, but in this episode Allison and Jenna talk about the challenges specifically related to having this role while being middle-aged. From sandwich caregiving and job stresses to finances and aging bodies, it can feel like the responsibilities are stacking up and there is no end in sight. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Sunday, October 18, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

  4. Sep 29

    The Aftereffects of Caregiving: An Interview with Former Caregivers Rodolfo Nieto and Aaron Shipp

    Rodolfo Nieto and Aaron Shipp were both spousal caregivers whose roles ended in different ways over the last two years. In this episode, we talk with them about the aftereffects of caregiving on their physical health, emotional wellbeing, nervous system, and sense of identity. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

  5. Sep 15

    Seeing Our Loved One Through The Eyes of the World

    Being in public spaces, with inquisitive young children, or even out and about in our neighborhood with our loved one can cause us to see them through different eyes. In this episode, Jenna and Allison talk about times this has happened in their caregiving lives and the good and the hard that has come from it. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, September 21, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

  6. Sep 1

    To Share or Not to Share - The Pros and Cons of Publicly Revealing Details of Your Loved One's Diagnosis

    The decision of how much to share about a loved one's illness publicly or even with family is a personal one that can have both positive and negative outcomes. The situation can be even more complex when the caregiver and the person being cared for have differing opinions on the matter. In this episode, Allison and Jenna dig into these nuances and share how they have handled this in their own caregiving lives. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

  7. Aug 11

    The Hamster Wheel of Caregiving

    Caregiving tasks, while important, can begin to feel repetitive and mundane, making each day feel like the one before. In this episode, Jenna and Allison discuss the hamster wheel of caregiving, how it can lead to feelings of frustration or numbness, and how to find moments of joy amidst the routine. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, August 17, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

  8. Jul 28

    Finding Respite: Easier Said Than Done

    In this episode, the hosts discuss the formal and informal ways respite care can look for caregivers, the challenges caregivers may face in accessing those services, and the impact on caregiver health and wellbeing if they don't take breaks. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Sunday, August 2, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

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Listen in as Allison Breininger and Justin Bajema, millennial caregivers for their chronically ill spouses, speak honestly about what life is like when there are more days spent in sickness than in health.

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  • Creator
    Allison Breininger and Jenna Bajema
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Allison Breininger and Justin Bajema
  • Show Website
    In Sickness

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