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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 47 MIN

Burnout Is Real: Why Even Experts Struggle with Caregiving

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Being a caregiver is hard—even when you're trained to do it. In this episode of CareLab, occupational therapist Consuela Marshall shares her raw and personal story of becoming a caregiver for her own mother. She opens up about caregiver burnout, unrealistic expectations, generational caregiving, and how she finally found balance by redefining what caregiving meant to her. If you’ve ever felt like you were losing yourself in the process, this conversation is a must-listen.Resources Mentioned:Learn more or work with Consuela: https://findingafoothold.comFollow Consuela across platforms: @findingafootholdFind adaptive care equipment: https://www.asksamie.comExplore smarter care navigation: https://meetluma.usMore CareLab content: https://www.carelabpodcast.com

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