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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 49 MIN

The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Breaking Free From Caregiver Guilt, Shame & Negative Self-Talk

from The Caregiver Cup Podcast · host CWWBL

Send Cathy a text:)Caregiving is already hard enough…But sometimes the hardest part isn’t just what’s happening around you—👉 it’s the story happening inside your own mind.The guilt. The “should haves.” The self-doubt. The pressure to do more, be more, and hold everything together.In this episode, we’re talking about the invisible mental load caregivers carry through negative self-talk, guilt, shame, perfectionism, and the stories that can quietly keep us stuck.Together, we explore:☕️ Common caregiver thought traps ☕️ Why “should-ing” creates pressure and burnout ☕️ The internal stories that fuel overwhelm ☕️ How stress can distort your self-worth ☕️ And simple ways to begin shifting your thoughts with more awareness and compassionYou’ll also learn my simple 3C Method:✨ Catch ✨ Cancel ✨ Correct—so you can begin rewriting the stories that no longer serve you.Because my friend…👉 Not every thought deserves to become your truth.If your mind has been feeling loud lately…this episode is for you.Support the show

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Send Cathy a text:) Caregiving is already hard enough… But sometimes the hardest part isn’t just what’s happening around you— 👉 it’s the story happening inside your own mind. The guilt. The “should haves.” The self-doubt. The pressure to do more, be more, and hold everything together. In this episode, we’re talking about the invisible mental load caregivers carry through negative self-talk, guilt, shame, perfectionism, and the stories that can quietly keep us stuck. Together...

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