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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 44 MIN

The Forgotten Caregiver : Finding Hope When Someone You Love Is in Crisis with Amber J. Parker

from Full Life Coaching: Personal Growth | Spiritual Growth Podcast · host Zach Imboden: Life, Personal Development and Marriage Coach & Spiritual Director

The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisiswith special guest Amber J. ParkerWhen someone you love is battling trauma, PTSD, or suicidal thinking, the world often rushes to support them—but rarely asks, “How is the caregiver doing?”In this powerful episode, Zach sits down with Amber J. Parker—Physician Assistant, military wife, speaker, and author of The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisis. Drawing from her own journey through her husband’s suicide attempts and PTSD, Amber gives voice to the unseen emotional, spiritual, and physical toll carried by caregivers in mental crisis.Together, we explore:• What makes caregivers feel invisible and overwhelmed• The daily reality of living with a “ticking time bomb”• How trauma and suicidality affect both the individual and the caregiver• The guilt, fear, and exhaustion caregivers rarely admit• Practical strategies for responding in crisis without losing yourself• The importance of giving yourself permission to rest and heal• Where God meets us in the dark places• How to build resilience and hope in the middle of chaosWhether you are a caregiver yourself or love someone who is, this conversation offers validation, clarity, and a deep sense of you are not alone.Amber’s new book, The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisis, is a lifeline for anyone carrying the weight of someone else’s pain—and longing for hope.Listen in and be encouraged. You weren’t made just to survive. You were created to experience a full life.Caregiver Check-In Quiz Link: https://choosejoyinthemidst.myflodesk.com/caregivercheckinquizConnect with Amber J. Parker: Website: Amberjparker.comHer Book On Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZRTDB9KHer Book On Barnes & Noble:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-caregiver-of-mental-crisis-amber-j-parker/1148683842?ean=9798891853119Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amberjparker_  @amberjparker_Connect on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@amberjparker  @amberjparkerZach at FullLifeForYou.com

The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisiswith special guest Amber J. ParkerWhen someone you love is battling trauma, PTSD, or suicidal thinking, the world often rushes to support them—but rarely asks, “How is the caregiver doing?”In this powerful episode, Zach sits down with Amber J. Parker—Physician Assistant, military wife, speaker, and author of The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisis. Drawing from her own journey through her husband’s suicide attempts and PTSD, Amber gives voice to the unseen emotional, spiritual, and physical toll carried by caregivers in mental crisis.Together, we explore:• What makes caregivers feel invisible and overwhelmed• The daily reality of living with a “ticking time bomb”• How trauma and suicidality affect both the individual and the caregiver• The guilt, fear, and exhaustion caregivers rarely admit• Practical strategies for responding in crisis without losing yourself• The importance of giving yourself permission to rest and heal• Where God meets us in the dark places• How to build resilience and hope in the middle of chaosWhether you are a caregiver yourself or love someone who is, this conversation offers validation, clarity, and a deep sense of you are not alone.Amber’s new book, The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisis, is a lifeline for anyone carrying the weight of someone else’s pain—and longing for hope.Listen in and be encouraged. You weren’t made just to survive. You were created to experience a full life.Caregiver Check-In Quiz Link: https://choosejoyinthemidst.myflodesk.com/caregivercheckinquizConnect with Amber J. Parker: Website: Amberjparker.comHer Book On Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZRTDB9KHer Book On Barnes & Noble:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-caregiver-of-mental-crisis-amber-j-parker/1148683842?ean=9798891853119Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amberjparker_  @amberjparker_Connect on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@amberjparker  @amberjparkerZach at FullLifeForYou.com

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