In This Together: Building Resilience When Caregiving for Your Partner Marika

Send us a Text Message.As a caregiver or care partner, you deal with a lot of tough emotions like sadness, resentment, and guilt. In this episode, I explore the positive impact of embracing and processing these difficult feelings. Our natural tendency is to want to avoid or numb ourselves to these types of feelings when they arise. I'm mean, let's face it, who want to feel guilt? But, suppressing emotions can lead to hidden costs (which I talk about in Episode 11), but there are also many gre...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I'm excited to share a fantastic hack for overcoming negative thinking: borrowing helpful beliefs from others. It might sound a bit unusual, but let me explain why it works and how it can be a game-changer for resilience, both in daily life and in caregiving.A belief is essentially a thought we've had repeatedly until it feels true. Sometimes, we hold onto unhelpful beliefs simply because they've been with us for so long. But the great news is that we h...

Send us a Text Message.Ever stopped to think about the weight of those "little losses" caregivers carry? You know, those quiet sorrows that can cast a shadow over our days? Well, today, let's talk about grief—not the kind we feel when we lose someone, but the other losses we encounter on our caregiving journey.In this episode, I share my story of experiencing intense grief when we found out my husband's cancer had spread. I'll also share some common examples of other losses caregivers may exp...

Send us a Text Message.Caregiving often resembles riding an emotional roller coaster. But how are you managing those emotions?You might not give much thought to your emotions. Simply pushing through the day with positivity and strength may seem like the right approach. You'd think so, but ignoring your emotions actually comes with a slew of hidden costs. Ugh!In this episode, I recount my journey of uncovering the significance of emotions, especially after grappling with grief. I discovered th...

Send us a Text Message.Ever felt like you're wandering through a maze, trying to figure out how to handle your partner's behavioral challenges while still showing them love and care? You're not alone. Come join me as we dive into the messy, real world of caregiving. I'll open up about my own experiences dealing with my late husband's struggles with anger and how I tried to cope with it.We'll explore how losing autonomy and independence can really weigh on our loved ones, and how the way we in...

Send us a Text Message.I'm diving into the whole perfectionism thing, especially when it sneaks its way into caregiving and our personal growth journey. I've been there. It's like this never-ending cycle of trying to meet impossible standards, only to end up feeling super critical of myself and stuck in the same spot.I'm opening up about my own experiences and sharing the wisdom I've gained along the way. I talk about the various ways perfectionism can hold us back and then share the strategi...