ASK US ANYTHING: Work/Life Balance for Caregivers—Possible or Pipedream?

This is an Ask Us Anything episode in which YOU, the listener, get to write or call in and- yes- ask us anything!In this Ask Us Anything episode, #237, we’re responding to the question: “Hi Brave Together Podcast, I want to start off the new year with more work/life balance. I feel swamped with juggling it all and I need your help. How do you create balance?”In this conversation, Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell, and Dr. Zoe Shaw talk honestly about the myth of perfect balance and why it so often feels impossible for caregiving parents. They explore what balance can realistically look like in different seasons of life, how to recognize when you’re overwhelmed, and how to make intentional choices that protect your energy, mental health, and relationships. Together, they share compassionate reframes, practical ideas, and encouragement for starting the new year with more grace and less pressure.Keep the questions coming—we’re here to support you! Whether you’re a parent caring for a child with complex medical or mental health needs, or someone looking to better support a caregiving parent in your life, we would love to hear from you. We see you, and we love you.Leave us a message here.Find more information about Licensed Psychotherapist, Dr. Zoe Shaw here. Find Dr. Zoe’s book, Stronger in the Difficult Places: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame here.Find more information about Life Coach, Susanna Peace Lovell here.Find Susanna’s book, Your True Self is Enough here. Find our first book from We Are Brave Together here.Find FULL episodes and clips of our podcast on Youtube here.Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here. Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here. Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube. Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: [email protected] If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!Disclaimer