Yes! I Have a Voice Ruth Lewis-Coste
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- Health & Fitness
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Caregivers are entitled to be seen and heard. We are ready to speak out and come out of the shadows. This podcast series is to support one another and share the tools that will support us in our own wellbeing, mentally and physically, to make not only the lives of the people we are looking after better, but also our lives too. The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver, while staying healthy yourself!
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Episode 42: Denise Brown
Today I am joined by Denise Brown, a writer in Chicago and from her own story of supporting family caregivers is now developing training (The Certified Caregiving Consultant) for professional carers to support unpaid caregivers called. The Certified Caregiving Consultant training turns former family caregivers into life coaches and care consultants who serve, support and help family caregivers.
Denise also works with corporations and companies interested in providing educational and supportive programs to help their caregiving employees.
You can follow Denise on Linkedin
You can buy Denise's Books:
- The Caregiving Years, Your Guide to Navigating the Six Caregiving Stages
- Take Comfort, a four-book series
- Healing Words, Soothing Strategies for Your Caregiving Fatigues
- After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again
- The Daily Healing Plan, Support for Healing After Caregiving Ends
Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me @yes_ihaveavoice.
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Episode 41: Richard Bates
Today I am joined by Richard Bates. Richard is a publisher and was thrown into his own caregiving story as his father became increasingly taken by dementia.
He documented his own experiences during that time and discovered that so many others had interesting and uplifting stories to tell that were not all about emptying commodes, as the cover might suggest.
He has put together a collection of essays by many well-known people who describe their own reality and feelings that are enlightening, even entertaining.
The purpose of the book, he says, is to raise awareness of what it's really like to be an unpaid caregiver.
Unpaid caregivers from all backgrounds feel invisible and he hope his book with raise visibility and awareness at the highest levels of government and within society as a whole.
The book is available on Amazon in the UK:
https://amazon.co.uk/dp/191636134X
And Amazon USA:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/191636134X/
To find more information, please head to https://www.who-cares.co.uk/
Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me @yes_ihaveavoice.
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Episode 40: Mike Michel
In today's episode I am joined by Mike Michel, the founder of the CareTrainr App; If you care for an aging loved one, the CareTrainr app makes it easy to maintain a care routine and quickly onboard new help. Given the high turnover in the homecare industry. Mike's goal is to resolve the shortage of healthcare workers, Reduce hospital readmission, eliminate caregiver burnout, and provide the best care experience possible.
You can follow Mike on social media:
Instagram: @thecaregiverguy
Facebook: @thecaregiverguy
Email: mike@caretrainr.com
Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me @yes_ihaveavoice & @thecaregiverguy
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Episode 39: Lynne Stukart
Today I am joined by Lynne Stukart. Lynne Stukart is an Award-winning Musician, Sound Healing Practitioner, Educator and Coach who blends a professional music career with transformational sound healing, breathwork and sound meditation. Lynne is deeply dedicated to sharing the many health benefits and healing capabilities of sound. She helps people overcome stress and overwhelm so they can return to clarity and wellness in mind + body + spirit. Lynne provides sound healing therapy services (aka Sound Baths) with individual and group sessions, including workshops, retreats, and corporate events, in-person and virtually around the globe.
You can follow Lynne on social media:
Website: https://www.lynnestukart.com/
Instagram: @lynnestukart
Facebook: @lynne.stukartoutzen
As a gift to podcast listeners, she is offering a complimentary mini sound bath here: https://lynne-stukart.ck.page/f3776281e3
Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me @yes_ihaveavoice & @lynnestukart
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Episode 38: Nikki Nurse
Today I am joined by Nikki Nurse. Nikki was 28 when she became the full time caregiver to her mum, who at 58 was diagnosed with dementia. Nikki's experience as a creative in the fashion industry helped her think outside the box when it came to helping her mum still feel independent and engaged in life.
Instagram: @alogcabininbrooklyn
Facebook: @ALogCabinInBk
Twitter: @alogcabininbk
Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me @yes_ihaveavoice & @alogcabininbrooklyn
The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver! -
Episode 37: Carroll Golden
Today I am joined by Carroll Golden. When Carroll saw and lived through the discord between her husband's family over money and the care needed for their mother, she knew from her background as a financial planner that she had to do something about it.
Read her book "How Not To Tear Your Family Apart"
LinkedIn: @carrollgolden
Website: https://www.thecaringconversation.com/
Thank you for listening. If you found value from this episode, don't forget to leave a 5* review, take a screenshot and tag me @yes_ihaveavoice.
The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver!
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Thank you Ruth for this much needed help for caregivers. So many friends my age are in the situation of take it care of their parents. Yes- we have a voice !
Helpful Advice and insights
Just listened to my first episode of Ruth’s podcast and I love it. Practical and helpful advice for caregivers. It’s especially timely as a new caregiver for my mom. And the brief episodes are a major plus. Nicely done Ruth!
Informative!
This podcast is going to be a huge help and support for those people out there who find themselves caretaking loved ones. Thank you Ruth for sharing your story. Looking forward to future episodes!