The Power of Acceptance: Long-distance Caregiving as an Only Child

Welcome to the third episode of Work Live Care, the Triple Shift, with Denise Brown and Lauren Yankoff, where we delve into the unique challenges faced by working caregivers. In this episode, they host Michelle Uebel, an executive and caregiver managing responsibilities across two states. Michelle shares her journey of balancing a demanding career in the pharmaceutical industry with caring for her mother. She offers valuable insights into setting boundaries, seeking support, and the importance of self-care. Tune in for a deep dive into the realities of the triple shift and how workplaces can better support those juggling work, life, and caregiving.00:00 Introduction to the Triple Shift01:37 Meet Our Guest: Michelle Uebel02:18 Michelle's Triple Shift Experience02:56 Balancing Work, Life, and Caregiving05:14 Seeking Support and Setting Boundaries11:32 Managing Care Across Distances16:54 Shifts in Perspective on Work and Leadership21:15 Balancing Risk and Independence in Caregiving22:19 Managing Work and Caregiving Responsibilities23:00 Setting Boundaries and Practicing Self-Care25:36 Creating a Supportive Workplace Culture31:56 Trust and Acceptance in the Triple Shift33:59 Final Thoughts and EncouragementAbout our guest:Michelle Uebel is a Global Key Account manager (sales) with 25 years of experience, domestic and international, in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.Michelle is from Chicago and now splits her time between Chicago and Scottsdale. She loves her dogs, the Chicago Cubs, hiking, traveling, reading and recently is working to improve her Mahjong skills.Michelle may be reached at: [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleuebel/🌟 Meet the HostsLauren YankoffCertified Caregiving Consultant| Speaker | Former Fortune 500 LeaderLauren helps leaders at the intersection of work, life, and caregiving find peace of mind and clarity in seasons of change. Through her CARE Method™ and deep experience as both a corporate executive and caregiver, she helps people and organizations redefine success through alignment, not exhaustion.She brings the same grounded, real-world perspective to the mic that she brings to her coaching — honest, practical, and rooted in care.🔗 www.theempoweredexec.comDenise M. BrownFounder & CEO, The Caregiving Years Training AcademyFor more than 30 years, Denise has helped individuals and workplaces navigate caregiving and difficult life experiences with compassion, structure, and hope.A true pioneer in the caregiving field, she launched one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 and continues that mission through CaringOurWay.com.Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and more.Denise’s mission is to help people find possibilities and peace in the midst of care.🔗 www.careyearsacademy.com🔗 join.caringourway.com