75: A Lifetime of Caregiving: Debbie Weiss on Love, Loss, and the Challenges We Don’t Always See

Dr. Lakelyn sits down with Debbie Weiss, author, speaker, and host of the “Maybe I Can” podcast, for a heartfelt conversation shaped by more than 40 years of caregiving. From supporting her father after a stroke at age 17 to raising a son with autism and caring for her husband through cancer and mental health challenges, Debbie shares the lessons she’s learned across a lifetime of care. Together, they explore the often unseen realities of caregiving, including mental health, boundaries, asking for help, and finding meaning through loss.Episode highlights include:-What caregiving looks like across different life stages and relationships-Lessons learned from becoming a caregiver at a young age-The unique challenges of supporting a loved one with mental health needs-How to balance compassion with boundaries over time-Reframing asking for help as a strength, not a weakness-Finding growth and meaning through long-term caregiving and lossHelpful links from the episode:-www.debbierweiss.com-Podcast: “Maybe I Can”: https://www.debbierweiss.com/blogTo learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving  newsletters, visit www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at [email protected], subscribe, rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @caregiverchatspodcast @homeinsteadincFacebook: @homeinsteadincYouTube: @homeinsteadincTikTok: @homeinstead.inc