Where’s My Other Shoe (A Sanctuary for Caregivers)

Jean Powers
  • 5.0 (13)
  • Mental Health

Are you lost in your trauma, do you feel so disoriented that you are in a never clearing fog? The unspeakable stress of a loving caregiver can be so daunting and consuming that it takes a family of caregivers to truly understand and support you.  This show is meant for caregivers of all kinds to get support, education from guest experts.  For the caregiver who needs a safe space to hear how other caregivers manage their lives.  You will be held until you are able to function in a reality that only caregivers know.  Jean Wolfe Powers has over 4 decades of experience in treating caregivers and trauma.  Through her humor and love she has created a podcast for those who are drowning and in need of a life preserver.  Laughter and healing must go together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 08/15/2023

    Overcoming Loneliness in Caregiving with Kathy Anderson

    Sometimes, letting your loved ones help you is the best way of demonstrating how much you love them.  In today's episode, I'm joined by Kathy Anderson, who's been a Medical Social Worker for over 30 years, has co-lead a Grief Camp for children for over 20+ years, is a Certified Healing Touch practitioner, and owns an incomparable knowledge and capacity for the caregiving population.  Throughout our conversation, we explore the intensity of loneliness in caregiving, why it can be such an overwhelming experience, and how tiring it can be. Kathy shares her thoughts on the importance of community, self-care, and gratitude in caregiving, embracing caregiving as a lifestyle, and what being a caregiver means to her.  Additionally, we talk about coping mechanisms for caregivers, Kathy's experiences caregiving for others as a child, how to deal with caregiving for people who can't communicate in a traditional manner, and more.  Tune in and listen to the first episode of Where's My Other Shoe. You'll discover an utterly different, comforting, and fulfilling way of looking at caregiving.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: A bit about today's guest, Kathy Anderson (5:10)Caregiving can be a lonely place (7:50)Coping mechanisms for caregivers (9:10)Caregiving is a lifestyle (11:30)The importance of self-care for caregivers (14:20)Caregiving for people who can't communicate in a traditional manner (18:10)Why community is crucial for caregivers (20:20) Let's connect! WebsiteLinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 07/05/2023

    Coming Soon! Where's My Other Shoe

    The Where's My Other Shoe Podcast with Jean Powers. Coming July 13th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are you lost in your trauma, do you feel so disoriented that you are in a never clearing fog? The unspeakable stress of a loving caregiver can be so daunting and consuming that it takes a family of caregivers to truly understand and support you.  This show is meant for caregivers of all kinds to get support, education from guest experts.  For the caregiver who needs a safe space to hear how other caregivers manage their lives.  You will be held until you are able to function in a reality that only caregivers know.  Jean Wolfe Powers has over 4 decades of experience in treating caregivers and trauma.  Through her humor and love she has created a podcast for those who are drowning and in need of a life preserver.  Laughter and healing must go together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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