142: Caregiving: Love, Guilt, and the Thoughts We’re Afraid to Admit Out Loud…

I've talked about my mom's Alzheimer's journey on the podcast before, but today I wanted to shine a light on the side of caregiving no one talks about—the guilt, the resentment, the dark thoughts that make you wonder if you're a terrible person. My friend and personal caregiving coach Erin Antroinen joined me to normalize the feelings caregivers are afraid to admit, from wishing it would end faster to jealousy when other people's parents pass away quickly. We're getting real about the emotional chaos, the sibling dynamics, the financial awkwardness, and most importantly, how to find those tiny moments of peace when you feel like you're drowning. ✨ Topics Covered ➡️ The dark thoughts caregivers have but are afraid to say out loud ➡️ Navigating guilt, resentment, and the "not enough" spiral ➡️ Why your loved one's confusion or regression isn't suffering the way you think it is ➡️ Micro-moments of self-care when you have zero capacity left ➡️ Finding compassion for yourself in the hardest season of your life If your body still hasn't caught up to all the inner work you've done, Root to Rise 2.0 is your next step. One week, 15 women, $57 for the first spots. I'd love to have you in this container 👇 ➡️ https://www.idobreakthrough.com/rtrhousewarming ———————————————————————— Love Note From Becky Aste: Here’s the replay link for UNSPOKEN!  https://tinyurl.com/BeckyAsteUNSPOKEN Still Face Baby Experiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTSXc6sARg I’d love to hear from you! Dm me "PODCAST" on Instagram and I’ll send you a free training that pairs perfectly with this episode 💬 ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/becky_aste⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to learn more about working with Becky? Book a call with her right here: [⁠https://calendly.com/idobreakthrough/free-connection-call⁠] Would rather stalk before we talk? No judgement here ;) Here’s my website!➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.idobreakthrough.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ XO Huge Hugs - Becky ———————————————————————— ➡️ Connect with Erin Antroinen 🔗 Erin Antroinen is a caregiving coach and advocate who supports caregivers in preventing and recovering from burnout, helping them find peace and prioritize self-care amid the challenges of caring for loved ones. With over a decade of firsthand caregiving experience — including caring for both of her parents through serious illness and dementia — she draws on her lived journey to offer practical guidance, encouragement, and community to other caregivers navigating emotional and practical stressors. Erin shares insights, resources, and her signature approaches to help caregivers sustain resilience, embrace joy where possible, and take care of themselves as they care for others.