How to take care of yourself when you're the caregiver. A conversation with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeThere is a good possibility that we will all become caregivers at some point in our lives. It may be for an aging parent, a spouse with a serious illness, or a child with special needs. If you’re not in this situation, chances are you have a friend who is. Today’s episode with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley addresses these challenges and brings you strategies to care for yourself and others while walking through the caregiver role.In today's episode we discuss:Navigating the challenge of caring for others while not losing yourselfThe statistics of depression of caregivingThe importance of acknowledging that you are a family caregiver and understanding what that meansWhat to do when you feel like you have no support in caregivingHow to help and support friends and loved ones who are caregiversWhy asking “what can I do for you?” is not a great question to askHow the Everyday Caregivers Planner can help you feel healthier and create more balanceBeing purposeful and finding more joy based on time incrementsIdentifying your personal self care practices as a caregiverWhy mindfulness can be so effectiveResources mentioned:The Caregivers Planner: https://everydaycaregivers.com/the-caregivers-planner/Mindfulness: A Starting Point for the Everyday Caregiver blog post: https://everydaycaregivers.com/mindfulness-a-starting-point-for-the-every-day-caregiver/Connect with Elizabeth Leigh:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedcaregivingwww.everydaycaregivers.comMy latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell