In Sickness

Allison Breininger and Justin Bajema
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In Sickness

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. JUL 1

    Family Dynamics: A Conversation with Jessica Kim - Former Caregiver and Co-Founder of ianacare

    Jessica Kim was the primary caregiver for her mother with pancreatic cancer and later her father with congestive heart failure, both of whom lived their final years in her home. In this conversation, Jessica shares how these two caregiving scenarios impacted her life, family, and home, how she managed her relationship with her siblings throughout, and how this role inspired her to create ianacare. --- ianacare.com --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday July 7 from 6:00-7:15om CT. Register Here!

    1 hr

  2. JUN 17

    I’m Supposed to be the Strong One

    The first line of the “I’m Part of the Story” song written by Priscilla Momah for The Negative Space “I’m supposed to be the strong one that rises up when the storm comes,” inspired this conversation in which Justin and Allison talk about how caregivers commonly feel or are told that they need to be strong.

    50 min

  3. JUN 3

    111: The Healing Power of Sound with Priscilla Momah

    Priscilla Momah is a soul-nourishing song weaver who supports healing and community through the power of sound and music. In this episode, she talks with Justin and Allison about how music and sound can support caregivers and those they are caring for. --- www.cocowombwellness.com Sound Medicine The Healing Power of Sound --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, June 9 from 6:00-7:15om CT. Register Here!

    49 min

  4. MAY 20

    Would You Choose This Path?

    In this episode, Allison and Justin discuss what their lives may have looked like if their partners had not ever gotten sick, the good things that have come from being on this path, and the parts they would never have chosen to experience. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Tuesday May 27 from 6:00-7:15om CT. Register Here!

    49 min

  5. MAY 6

    When Caregiving Makes Us Feel Unanchored

    Becoming a caregiver can flip life on its head, upending so much of what we thought we knew and could count on. In this episode, Justin and Allison talk about all the ways caregiving has left them feeling dizzy and unmoored over the years and present some strategies they have found to be helpful. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, May 12 from 6:00-7:15om CT. Register Here! --- insickness.care | thenegativespace.life

    50 min

  6. APR 22

    A Conversation with Kelly Lang, Author of “The Miracle Child: Traumatic Brain Injury and Me”

    A terrible car accident left Kelly Lang and her young daughter with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). In this episode, she shares what happened and what it has been like parenting a child with a TBI while living with one herself. --- substack Instagram Kelly Lundin Lang Facebook The Miracle Child Facebook Page LinkedIn The Miracle Child The Miracle Child: Traumatic Brain Injury and Me --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Thursday, May 1 from 6:00-7:15 CT.  Register Here! --- insickness.care | thenegativespace.life

    53 min

  7. APR 8

    The Impact of Caregiving on Our Hobbies

    The time, energy, and money that is involved with caregiving can often mean that hobbies a caregiver used to enjoy are no longer available to them. In this episode, Allison and Justin talk about hobbies they used to have, ones that are new since becoming caregivers, and ones that have been adapted. Also included are clips and quotes from caregivers of all kinds who submitted their thoughts on this topic. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, April 14 from 6:00-7:15 CT. Register Here!

    49 min

  8. MAR 25

    When Mental and Physical Illnesses Collide: A Conversation with Caregiver Rodolfo Nieto

    Rodolfo Nieto cares for his wife, Clare, who has struggled with both Dissociative Identity Disorder and Pancreatitis. In this episode, he shares what it's like to care for both her mental and physical health needs, what that's meant for their relationship, and the impact it's had on his life. --- The Unseen Divide - A Personal Passage from a Spousal Caregiver --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Sunday, March 30 from 6:00-7:15 CT. Register Here!

    49 min
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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 Justin Bajema
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Allison Breininger and Justin Bajema
  • Show Website
    In Sickness

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