Why Caring for Caregivers Matters with Jess Ronne- Episode 13

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and while I'm not currently a caregiver, I know how important this topic is. I knew the exact right person to join us, lead us, and teach us in this conversation!     Jess Ronne is the founder of The Lucas Project, a nonprofit that serves special needs families with recognition, resources, and respite. She is the creator of two documentaries, Unseen: How We're Failing Parent Caregivers and Why It Matters (airing on ABC this month!), and Uncertain: The Search for Supported Living.    Jess is the author of multiple books, including her latest devotional, Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and Encouragement, that comes out in December.    Join Jess and I as we talk about:  Jess' journey of becoming a caregiver times two, with the birth of her second son Lucas, who has profound disabilities, and her late husband, Jason, who battled brain cancer Hard and holy moments in caregiving Practical ways that we can help caregiving families Finding your fuel as a caregiver Paying attention to your body and soul's natural response to adversity The struggle of staying engaged when weariness sets in and the need doesn't have an end date     LINKS: Connect with Jess on Instagram @jessplusthemess Pre-order Jess' new devotional Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and Encouragement Connect with The Lucas Project on Instagram @theofficiallucasproject Watch the documentary Unseen: How We're Failing Parent Caregivers and Why It Matters Watch the trailer for Uncertain: The Search for Supported Living Connect with Kayla on Instagram @kaylacookwrites Connect with the show on Instagram @thebitterandthesweetpodcast Become Kayla's email friend here