When life gets tough: Finding your minimums

Let's face it; life gets tough for all of us, and sometimes in midlife, when our warrior-hormone estrogen has tanked, life can feel especially tough.Cam and Amelia have both experienced struggles: aging parents, business travel, loss of pets, parents moving, cancer.....it's all, well, heavy.Joint us for an enlightening and (believe it or not) encouraging episode on how to cope with hard times by establishing minimums: good habits and practices that you can rely on to keep you centered and sane.00:00 Midlife understanding is crucial; stress and change.04:50 Older parents often forget caregivers' busy lives.07:16 Laughing through the challenges of caregiver burnout.11:26 I’ve grown more honest with age.14:54 Cam taught me to recognize and process emotions.18:45 Morning devotional time keeps me grounded daily.23:20 I now enjoy solitude and my own company.24:37 Consciously rotating through long-term, evolving friendships.28:16 Change is inevitable; authenticity deepens friendships.31:36 Hope this helped; find us on Instagram.In this episode, you'll hear: Minimum Self-Care Routines:Establish basic self-care habits to prevent burnout, especially when caregiving for aging parents. It's essential to set boundaries and allow yourself the space to recharge, even if it feels unfamiliar after years of prioritizing others.Flexibility & Well-being:Embrace flexibility in your dietary and lifestyle choices. While eating whole, real foods is beneficial, it's equally important to indulge occasionally and enjoy social activities without guilt. Balance is key.Authenticity in Relationships:Authenticity fosters trust and deeper connections. Be honest with yourself and others, and allow your true self to show up in relationships. This practice saves energy and encourages genuine bonds.Stay Connected!AmeliaWebsite:  https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/CamWebsite: https://www.camoyler.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_camMidlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/Please share, rate, and review the podcast.  We appreciate you! ❤️