15: Finding Joy Amid Caregiving

In this deeply personal episode of Lewy Body and Mindful Caregiving, I share my ongoing journey as a caregiver for my mother, who's battling Lewy Body dementia. I delve into the emotions, challenges, and unexpected gifts that this journey has brought me. I share my experience with self-care— getting lost in the world of the Highlander series— and how this simple act serves as a much-deserved break from my responsibilities. I recount a question from a lunch with a friend that left me prickly at first—"how is this serving you?" The irritation dissolved into profound realization as I discovered that my mother's condition was serving me in unanticipated ways. It strengthened me and taught me the power of asking, "How is this serving me?" every time things get tough. This episode is a candid account of my journey, a note of gratitude wrapped in layers of life's harsh realities, and hopefully, an inspiration to other caregivers out there. _______________________ FIRST TIME HERE? Hey, there! I’m Krystal Jakosky - a teacher, writer, and transformational life coach based in CO. I release weekly podcasts about self-care, hard truths, journaling, meditation, and radical self-ownership. All are wholeheartedly welcome here.  LET’S CONNECT! Visit my website and visit me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube! Thank you so much for all the support throughout the years! If you love what we are doing here with the podcast, you can make a one time donation to support the Lewy Body and Mindfule Caregiving podcast.