43 I Finding Courage through Caregiving- with Leslie Maloney

In this heartfelt conversation, Leslie shares her experiences and struggles as a caregiver for her aging mother who developed dementia. Leslie discusses the challenges of balancing her mother's independence with her increasing needs, the emotional toll of making tough decisions, and the importance of community and self-care during this process. The discussion highlights the sacredness of caregiving, the parallels between parenting and caring for aging parents, and the need to follow one's intuition. Leslie also touches on her dynamic career, including her roles as an educator, yoga instructor, author, and newly minted podcaster with 'Meaning in Moxie After 50.’ Connect with Leslie: Podcast: Meaning and Moxie After 50  meaningandmoxieafter50.com IG: meaningandmoxieafter50 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550733235220 The Relaxed Mama Podcast will launch on December 5th stay tuned!  If you would like to be apart of my launch team please send me an email [email protected] Thank you for joining me and listening to the Kindred Journey Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, please consider taking the time to rate and review the podcast, your positive feedback helps me reach more courageous women like you.  XO,  Lesley