Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
Are you tired of the high cost of healthcare? Are you overwhelmed trying to navigate a complicated healthcare system? Welcome to Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare a weekly pod cast where we take complicated healthcare topics and make them simple.Imagine…if you could stop feeling paralyzed with FEAR and FRUSTRATION, and instead be EMPOWERED to make Smart Healthcare decisions for you and your family?Get Savvy with your host Sandy Kibling, a healthcare professional changing how healthcare knowledge is shared.
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Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
Episode 91: A Caregiver's Journey: From Exhaustion to Empowerment Redefining Self Care
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and struggling to balance caring for others with taking care of yourself? You're not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Lytle, a nurse with over 30 years of experience specializing in hospice and end-of-life care. Jenny shares her personal journey of realizing the importance of self-care after her mother's sudden passing and how it led her to become an advocate for caregivers everywhere.
The Hidden Costs of Constant Caregiving
Jenny opens up about:
- Her mother's untimely death and how it revealed the dangers of neglecting self-care
- Why so many caregivers struggle with guilt when prioritizing their own needs
- The physical and emotional toll of putting everyone else first
Redefining Self-Care: It's Not Selfish, It's Essential
Discover practical strategies for incorporating self-care into your busy life:
- Simple breathing exercises you can do anywhere to reduce stress
- How to personalize your self-care routine to fit your unique needs and preferences
- The importance of setting boundaries and asking for help
Building Your Self-Care Toolkit
Jenny introduces her proprietary "Becoming" method and shares insights from her book, "Self Care Isn't Selfish":
- Why one-size-fits-all approaches to self-care often fail
- How to identify what you truly need in moments of overwhelm
- Practical tips for creating a sustainable self-care practice
Whether you're a professional caregiver, looking after aging parents, or juggling the demands of family life, this episode is packed with valuable advice to help you show up as your best self for those who need you most. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup – it's time to prioritize your well-being without the guilt.
Are you ready to transform your approach to caregiving and rediscover the joy in helping others? Let's get savvy about self-care together!
Resources:
Self-Care Isn't Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse's Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief
