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Episode 36: Relationship Changes

Episode 36: Relationship Changes with Beverly Randolph Navigating Role Reversals, Grief & Love in Caregiving One of the hardest parts of caregiving isn’t always the daily tasks. Sometimes it’s watching a relationship change right in front of you. In this heartfelt episode of The Caregivers Table, Beverly explores the emotional side of caregiving that many people experience but few talk about: relationship changes and role reversals. Whether you’re caring for an aging parent, a spouse, or a child with special needs, caregiving often reshapes the relationships that matter most to us. Together we’ll discuss: ❤️ The grief that comes when relationships no longer look the way they once did ❤️ Learning to balance acceptance with respect and dignity ❤️ The unique challenges faced by spouses, adult children, and parents of children with special needs ❤️ Finding meaningful connection beyond caregiving tasks ❤️ A personal reflection from Beverly’s caregiving journeys with both Phil and her mom ❤️ Biblical encouragement for navigating life’s changing seasons If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Who are we now?” or mourning the relationship you once had while still deeply loving the person in front of you, this episode is for you. Caregiver, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re navigating something deeply human. And even when relationships change, love remains. 📖 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” Learn more about our Encouragement Partners program and connect with other caregivers who understand the journey. I’d love to hear what part of today’s episode spoke to your heart leave a comment or feel free to email me any time - thecaregiverstable@yahoo.com To stay up to date follow The Caregivers Table Facebook Page Feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or just needing a little encouragement? An Encouragement Partner can be that steady voice and gentle companion on the journey. Request your partner today. Support matters, and you deserve it. https://www.edgeumc.com/caregiver-encouragement-partners If you would like more encouragement, my books - Comfort & Care: A Caregiver’s Cookbook and Comfort & Care: Holiday Edition (available on Amazon) offers both easy recipes and everyday hope. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecaregiverstable.substack.com

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Episode 35 - Adjusting Expectations

Episode 35 - Adjusting Expectations with Beverly Randolph In this deeply personal episode of The Caregivers Table, Beverly shares how preparing for her upcoming double mastectomy has caused her to reflect on the expectations she places on herself. She discusses how caregivers often carry unrealistic standards, believing they should be able to do everything perfectly, while managing the emotional, physical, and spiritual weight of caregiving. Drawing from her experiences caring for Phil and later her mom, Beverly explores the importance of adjusting expectations to match the reality of the season you’re in. She reminds caregivers that adapting is not failure. It is wisdom. When expectations become more realistic, hearts often become more peaceful. Listeners are encouraged to release perfectionism, embrace grace, and recognize that needing help is not weakness. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and a practical exercise comparing “What I Wish Was True” to “What Is True Today,” Beverly offers hope for caregivers who are struggling with disappointment, change, or overwhelm. Key Takeaways: * Unrealistic expectations often create unnecessary guilt and exhaustion. * Adjusting expectations is not giving up; it’s adapting to reality. * Caregivers are normal for feeling frustrated, sad, or overwhelmed. * God’s strength, not perfection, is what carries us through difficult seasons. * Grace belongs to caregivers too. Scripture Focus: Isaiah 41:10 Episode Theme: Let go of perfection. Embrace reality. Receive grace for the season you’re in. One faithful step at a time is enough. I’d love to hear what part of today’s episode spoke to your heart leave a comment or feel free to email me any time - thecaregiverstable@yahoo.com To stay up to date follow The Caregivers Table Facebook Page If you would like more encouragement, my books - Comfort & Care: A Caregiver’s Cookbook and Comfort & Care: Holiday Edition (available on Amazon) offers both easy recipes and everyday hope. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecaregiverstable.substack.com

Oct 29

Episode 34 - Shifting Perspective

Episode 34 - Shifting Perspective with Beverly Randolph Caregiving changes more than our daily routines. It changes the way we see the world, the people around us, and even ourselves. In this episode of The Caregivers Table, Beverly reflects on how caring for Phil and her mom transformed her perspective, teaching lessons about compassion, resilience, gratitude, and God’s faithfulness. If you’ve ever wondered how caregiving has shaped the person you are becoming, this episode will encourage you to recognize not only what caregiving has taken from you, but also the growth it has cultivated within you. I’d love to hear what part of today’s episode spoke to your heart leave a comment or feel free to email me any time - thecaregiverstable@yahoo.com What has your caregiving journey taught you about yourself? To stay up to date follow The Caregivers Table Facebook Page If you would like more encouragement, my books - Comfort & Care: A Caregiver’s Cookbook and Comfort & Care: Holiday Edition (available on Amazon) offers both easy recipes and everyday hope. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecaregiverstable.substack.com

Oct 27

Episode 33: Rebuilding Your Identity Beyond Caregiving

Episode 33: Rebuilding Your Identity Beyond Caregiving with Beverly Randolph Caregiving changes us in ways we often don’t recognize until life becomes quiet again. In this heartfelt episode, Beverly shares her personal journey of caring for both her husband, Phil, and later her mom, and the difficult question many caregivers face when a caregiving season ends: Who am I now? Together, we’ll explore how caregiving can become deeply woven into our identity, why it’s normal to feel lost when that role changes, and how God gently helps us rebuild our sense of purpose. If you’ve been wondering what comes next after caregiving, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and practical steps for rediscovering the person you’re becoming. Key Message: Caregiving is part of your story, but it is not the whole story. God is not taking you back to who you were. He is leading you forward into who you are becoming. ❤️ I’d love to hear what part of today’s episode spoke to your heart leave a comment or feel free to email me any time - thecaregiverstable@yahoo.com To stay up to date follow The Caregivers Table Facebook Page If you would like more encouragement, my books - Comfort & Care: A Caregiver’s Cookbook and Comfort & Care: Holiday Edition (available on Amazon) offers both easy recipes, everyday hope, self-care tips, encouragement and so much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecaregiverstable.substack.com

Oct 23

Mom

For this special episode, I share one of the most personal seasons of my life: saying goodbye to my mom after my caregiving journey with her and learning how to navigate the silence that follows. When caregiving ends, the loss is not only of a loved one, but also of a role, a routine, and a purpose that has shaped daily life for years. In this heartfelt conversation, I open up about grief, the memories that linger in everyday moments, and the challenge of rebuilding life after caregiving. I also share how I am preparing mentally and emotionally for my upcoming double mastectomy while carrying the weight of fresh loss. Together, we’ll explore what it means to honor the past, embrace healing, and rediscover hope when life takes an unexpected turn. If you are a former caregiver, walking through grief, facing a health challenge, or wondering what comes next after a season of caring for someone you love, this episode is for you. You are not alone. There is life beyond caregiving, and even in the hardest seasons, there is still room for healing, purpose, and new beginnings. ❤️🎙️ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecaregiverstable.substack.com

Oct 15

EPISODE 32 — Finding Creative Ways to Stay Emotionally Connected

EPISODE 32 — Finding Creative Ways to Stay Emotionally Connected In Episode 32, Beverly gently explores the challenge caregivers face when emotional connection shifts — whether because of distance, exhaustion, illness, or changing communication. She shares tender moments from caring for Phil and her mom, showing how connection often comes through small, creative gestures rather than long conversations. Listeners are reminded that: • connection evolves • guilt is common but misplaced • small acts of love matter deeply • God strengthens even the quietest moments of devotion This episode offers practical ideas for staying emotionally close, a scripture from Romans 12:10, and a heartfelt reminder that connection doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. I’d love to hear what part of today’s episode spoke to your heart leave a comment or feel free to email me any time - thecaregiverstable@yahoo.com To stay up to date follow The Caregivers Table Facebook Page If you would like more encouragement, my books - Comfort & Care: A Caregiver’s Cookbook and Comfort & Care: Holiday Edition (available on Amazon) offers both easy recipes and everyday hope. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecaregiverstable.substack.com

Oct 13

EPISODE 31 — Caring From a Distance

EPISODE 31 — Caring From a Distance with Beverly In this episode, Beverly opens up about a tender and often unseen part of caregiving — caring from afar. She shares how caregiving doesn’t always look like hands-on tasks. Sometimes it’s phone calls, texts, video chats, shared calendars, and late‑night check-ins that keep us connected to the people we love. Key themes from the episode: * The longing to be physically present * The worry that sits in your chest * The guilt that whispers, “I should be doing more” * The quiet strength it takes to support, coordinate, and advocate from miles away You don’t have to carry every detail alone. You don’t have to respond instantly. You don’t have to fix everything from afar. God is present in the spaces you cannot enter. If you’ve ever felt guilty, overwhelmed, stretched thin, or “less than” because you’re not physically present — this episode reminds you: Long‑distance caregiving is real caregiving. Your love still reaches home. Your presence is felt even through a screen. Your love reaches farther than miles. God is already standing in the places you cannot go. I’d love to hear what part of today’s episode spoke to your heart feel free to email me any time - thecaregiverstable@yahoo.com To stay up to date follow The Caregivers Table Facebook Page If you would like more encouragement, my books - Comfort & Care: A Caregiver’s Cookbook and Comfort & Care: Holiday Edition (available on Amazon) offers both easy recipes and everyday hope. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecaregiverstable.substack.com

Oct 8

EPISODE 30 — Time Boundaries & Guarding Your Rest and Renewal

EPISODE 30 — Time Boundaries & Guarding Your Rest and Renewal with Beverly In this gentle and deeply honest episode of The Caregivers Table, Beverly invites caregivers to explore something they rarely feel permission to protect — their time. Not the big stretches of rest we dream about, but the small pockets of breathing room that help us reset, reconnect with ourselves, and stay emotionally steady in the middle of caregiving. Beverly shares tender moments from her journey caring for Phil and now her mom, revealing how easy it is for caregivers to surrender every minute without noticing. She reflects on the guilt caregivers often feel when they try to guard their time — and how those tiny boundaries are actually sacred. They protect your rest, your resilience, and your ability to show up with compassion. Through storytelling, spiritual encouragement, and practical guidance, Beverly reminds caregivers that: • Your time is part of your emotional health • Rest is not selfish — it’s holy • God sees your need for renewal • Small boundaries can strengthen your caregiving, not weaken it With Scripture from Matthew 11:28 and a simple practice to try this week, this episode becomes a soft landing place for weary hearts. Beverly closes with reassurance that you are allowed to slow down, breathe, and receive the rest God freely offers. If you’re longing for permission to pause — even for five minutes — this episode will meet you right where you are. I’d love to hear what part of today’s episode spoke to your heart feel free to email me any time - thecaregiverstable@yahoo.com To stay up to date follow The Caregivers Table Facebook Page If you would like more encouragement, my books - Comfort & Care: A Caregiver’s Cookbook and Comfort & Care: Holiday Edition (available on Amazon) offers both easy recipes and everyday hope. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecaregiverstable.substack.com

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Episode 36: Relationship Changes

Episode 35 - Adjusting Expectations

Episode 34 - Shifting Perspective

Episode 33: Rebuilding Your Identity Beyond Caregiving

Mom

EPISODE 32 — Finding Creative Ways to Stay Emotionally Connected

EPISODE 31 — Caring From a Distance

EPISODE 30 — Time Boundaries & Guarding Your Rest and Renewal

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Episode 36: Relationship Changes

Episode 35 - Adjusting Expectations

Episode 34 - Shifting Perspective

Episode 33: Rebuilding Your Identity Beyond Caregiving

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EPISODE 32 — Finding Creative Ways to Stay Emotionally Connected

EPISODE 31 — Caring From a Distance

EPISODE 30 — Time Boundaries & Guarding Your Rest and Renewal

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