Self-Care for the Caregiver: Susannah Ashcroft-Batty

As parent carers, our default mode is often "survival." We are the masters of managing our children’s appointments, therapies, and needs, but in the process, we often strike our own names off the priority list. We’ve all heard the cliché that "you can’t pour from an empty cup," but how do we actually refill it when our lives feel like a constant sprint?In this episode, we sit down with Susannah Ashcroft-Batty, founder of Inter Wellness and a specialist in Functional Medicine and Clinical Hypnotherapy. Susannah joins the podcast to talk about the "wellness gap" – the paradox of why we are spending more on healthcare yet getting sicker every year.We dive deep into the multi-faceted nature of wellness, moving beyond "spa day" self-care to look at the physiological reality of the caregiver’s life. From the impact of chronic stress on our gut and hormones to how our nervous system dictates our ability to heal.In this episode, we discuss:The Caregiver Paradox: Why we minimise our own depletion and the physical cost of staying in "fight or flight" mode.Root Cause Wellness: Moving past symptoms to understand how sleep, movement, and nutrition are the foundations of our strength.Prevention as Advocacy: Why looking after yourself isn’t selfish—it’s the most important tool you have for supporting your child.About Our Guest:Susannah Ashcroft-Batty (BSc Hons, IHPL2, GDipION, PCC, CCHt) is an Integrative and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Nutritional Therapist, and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Through her practice, Inter Wellness, she helps individuals identify the root causes of their health issues, bridging the gap between the physical and emotional self to achieve lasting vitality.Subscribe to the Parents Unheard newsletter: https://uncommonaspect.kit.com/newsletter