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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 25 MIN

Ep. 151: Lessons From a Lifetime of Caregiving

from Maybe I Can® with Debbie Weiss · host Debbie Weiss

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of Maybe I Can, I’m opening my heart about a role that has shaped most of my life — caregiving.From becoming a caregiver at 17 for my father after his stroke, to raising a son with autism, to walking alongside my husband through terminal illness… these experiences changed me in ways I could never have imagined.I share what I’ve learned about balancing compassion with boundaries, why self-care is a necessity (not a luxury), and how asking for help doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human.Whether you’re a caregiver right now, have been one, or may one day find yourself in that role, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone, and that taking care of yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give to others.Get my BRAND NEW Sprinkle Effect Card Deck HERE Use code JOY10 at checkout for 10% off! Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Maybe I Can, I’m opening my heart about a role that has shaped most of my life — caregiving. From becoming a caregiver at 17 for my father after his stroke, to raising a son with autism, to walking alongside my husband through terminal illness… these experiences changed me in ways I could never have imagined. I share what I’ve learned about balancing compassion with boundaries, why self-care is a necessity (not a luxury), and how asking for help does...

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