Happy Healthy Caregiver

Caring for aging parents or other loved ones while working, raising children, and trying to live your own life? Wondering how to find the time for your personal health & happiness? Welcome to the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast. The show where real family caregivers share how to be happy and healthy while caring for others.

Host and Certified Caregiving Consultant, Elizabeth Miller shares her stories and content and also talks with others who are either current or former family caregivers. Real people who are figuring out how to integrate caregiving with their lives and ready to share what they have learned with you.

Latest Episodes:

Creating AlzAuthors - Jean Lee Caregiver Spotlight Mar 25, 2020

Show notes

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jean Lee whose parents were both diagnosed with Alzheimer's on the same day. Jean took care of her parents while working as a teacher. Her personal journal documenting her parents' 'oddities' later helped her write her memoir. Jean also found support in reading other people's personal experiences with Alzheimer's which led to her connecting with other authors and creating AlzAuthors - a community of over 200 authors. In this episode, we discuss the struggle between wanting to remain private and loyal to your family and yet connect with and support other caregivers.

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Slammed in the Sandwich Generation - Breeda Miller Caregiver Spotlight Mar 11, 2020

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In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet ‘recovering caregiver’ Breeda Miller who cared for her mom from the independent living stage through home hospice. Like many, Breeda found herself in the sandwich generation. She was helping her Irish mom while working full time and raising her children, two with special needs. Listen to the show to find out how Breeda’s slam caregiving story went viral and learn what she is doing now to help caregivers carry on.

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Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:

http://bit.ly/HHCjournal

For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/

The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Family & Professional Caregiver - Sheryl Smith, RN Caregiver Spotlight Feb 26, 2020

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In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet experienced family and professional caregiver Sheryl Smith, R.N. In this episode we discuss family dynamics, long-distance caregiving, navigating the aging process for ourselves and our loved ones, and what life is like living in Puerto Rico post-earthquake devastation.

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Request the Self Care Plan download:

http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN

Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:

http://bit.ly/HHCjournal

For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/

The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Hope & Healing in the Grieving Process - Beth Marshall Caregiver Spotlight Feb 12, 2020

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In this episode meet former family caregiver Beth Marshall who shares with us about hope, healing, and finding joy in the grieving process.

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Request the Self Care Plan download:

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Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:

http://bit.ly/HHCjournal

For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/

The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Try New Things! Jan 29, 2020

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We review the benefits of stepping out of our comfort zone and trying new things. Be bold. Live your best life.

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For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Relaxation Techniques - Gael Chiarella Alba Caregiver Spotlight Jan 15, 2020

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In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet yogi Gael Chiarella Alba who was the primary caregiver for her adult son who suffered a traumatic brain injury from a skiing accident. In this show, we talk about weighing difficult health options, relaxation techniques, camping, writing a memoir, and the Yogi Caregiver podcast.

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Request the Self Care Plan download:

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Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:

http://bit.ly/HHCjournal

For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/

The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Creating Your '20 for 2020' List Nov 27, 2019

Show notes

Get inspired to create your '20 for 2020' list of things which will make you happier and healthier! At the 4th annual National Caregiving Conference Elizabeth held an interactive breakout session sharing how as caregivers we can make 2020 a Delightfully Different Year. In this playback, you'll hear Elizabeth's recap of the progress she made on how her '19 for 2019' list and what ideas she is thinking may spark joy for her in 2020. We also hear many great ideas from the session attendees.

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Request the Self Care Plan download:

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Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:

http://bit.ly/HHCjournal

For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/

The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Shared Death Experience - Sharon Prentice Caregiver Spotlight Nov 13, 2019

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In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dr. Sharon Prentice who lost her daughter a few hours after birth and was the primary caregiver for her husband for 8 years with pancreatic cancer. In this episode, we talk about the discomfort of seeking a diagnosis, spiritual health, sacred words and how her unique shared death experience changed everything for her. Now she's a 'sweatshirt doc' who helps terminal patients and their families.

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Request the Self Care Plan download:

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Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:

http://bit.ly/HHCjournal

For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/

The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Facing Your Fears and Emotions Oct 30, 2019

Show notes

Our personal fears and emotions can teach us a lot about ourselves and what we value. Processing our fears and emotions is healthy. Bottling them up can be detrimental. In this episode, Elizabeth shares some of her personal fears and ways she is learning to process her emotions. When we share our emotions with others we realize we aren't alone and there is power in numbers.

Show notes with product and resource links:

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Receive the podcast in your email here:

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Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:

http://bit.ly/HHCjournal

For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/

The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Moving to care for mom - Adrienne Glusman Caregiver Spotlight Oct 16, 2019

Show notes

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Adrienne Glusman who is an only child millennial caregiver for her mom who has Multiple Symptom Atrophy. Adrienne uprooted her life as a young adult in NYC to move back to her childhood home to help care for her mom. We cover many topics including asking for help, managing guilt, Halloween obsessions, and the importance of just being present.

Show notes with product and resource links:

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Receive the podcast in your email here:

http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv

Request the Self Care Plan download:

http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN

Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal:

http://bit.ly/HHCjournal

For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth:

https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/

The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.