In This Together: Building Resilience When Caregiving for Your Partner
Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving for your partner? You are not alone! Tune in to this podcast made just for caregivers like you. Dive into the challenges you're facing with practical tips and uplifting stories to keep you going strong.
I'm Marika Humphreys, a Resilience Coach who understands the caregiver journey firsthand. I'm sharing real stories and practical tips to help you navigate this tough time with confidence and compassion.
Let's navigate this journey together. Join me as we tackle the challenges of caregiving with courage and compassion. Together, we'll turn tough times into opportunities for growth. So grab your headphones, and let's dive in!
To learn how to get support for yourself on this journey, go to www.coachmarika.com.
Episodes
30 episodes since 2024
30. Emotional Resilience in Caregiving
In this podcast episode, I define emotional resilience as the ability to recognize, understand, and process your emotions so they don't get stuck or interfere with your well-being. Caregiving is emotionally taxing, and in this epis...
September 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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31:46
29. Mental Resilience in Caregiving
In this podcast episode, I dive deep into what mental resilience truly means for caregivers. As someone caring for a partner, mental resilience is the ability to stay strong and adaptable amidst ongoing challenges. It means recognizing when you...
September 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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33:29
28. Unpacking Trauma's Hidden Impact - A Conversation with Stephanie Romeo
What if past traumas are silently shaping your caregiving experiences? Join me as we sit down with life coach Stephanie Romeo to unpack this profound interaction. Stephanie opens up about her own journey through trauma and recovery, rev...
September 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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31:28
27. Letting Go of Expectations for Your Partner
Caring for a partner with a serious health condition is incredibly challenging. Their behavior and emotions can change, leaving you frustrated, worried, or simply confused. In this episode, I dive into a concept called "the manual," a set of ex...
August 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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24:49
26. Transformative Tips for Time Management in Caregiving
What if you could reclaim your time and energy while juggling the demanding responsibilities of caregiving?In this episode, I delve into the delicate balance between caregiving and personal well-being. I’ll explain why our default appro...
August 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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45:40
25. Holding Space for Your Partner's Pain
In this episode, I dive deep into one of the toughest challenges we face as caregivers—seeing our partners in pain and feeling powerless to help. I share my personal experience of caregiving for my husband during his battle with cancer, and I k...
August 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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24:53
24. Navigating and Overcoming Caregiver Resentment
In this podcast episode, I unpack the complex emotion of resentment in caregiving, offering invaluable insights for anyone navigating the challenges of providing care for their partner.I delve into the emotional roots of resentment, hig...
August 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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42:05
23. Three Steps To Avoid Caregiver Fatigue
In this insightful episode, I offer a lifeline to those feeling overwhelmed and undervalued in their caregiving role. I'm sharing a webinar I recorded last year, detailing the three critical steps I took to get support in my caregiving journey....
July 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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49:46
22. Setting Boundaries to Sustain Your Caregiving Journey
Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from caregiving? In this episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting boundaries to protect your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. As a caregiver, it's all too easy to focu...
July 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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16:41
21. Navigating Caregiving Without Sacrificing Connection
I’m excited to dive into a topic that’s close to my heart: maintaining connection with your partner while caregiving. Our connections to our partners bring us joy, make us feel whole, and contribute to our spiritual resilience. Yet, the demands...
July 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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28:20
20. Embracing Help as a Strength When Caregiving
What if the very thing you fear – asking for help – could make you a stronger, more resilient caregiver? Today, we explore the transformative power of seeking and accepting assistance in caregiving. We'll shine a light on the beliefs that hold ...
July 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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37:34
19. Thriving, Not Just Surviving as a Caregiver
As a caregiver, it's easy to feel like your life is on hold, just waiting for things to get back to normal. I've been there myself and seen it in my clients. In my latest podcast episode, I dive deep into how to avoid this trap and start living...
July 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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23:56
18. Facing and Overcoming The Worst Case Scenario in Caregiving
As a caregiver, the worst-case scenarios can haunt you, often lurking in the back of your mind. Today, I want to share why confronting these fears head-on can actually lessen their power and help you recognize your strengths. During my husband’...
June 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:04
17. Making Decisions With Confidence - Part 2
Can making decisions ever be stress-free? Imagine approaching your toughest choices with the calmness of a monk and the clarity of a scientist. This episode promises to equip you with the mindset and techniques needed to make confident decision...
June 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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32:27
16. Making Decisions With Confidence - Part 1
What if you could make every decision with unwavering confidence? In this episode, I share the secrets to effective decision-making in caregiving, drawn from my journey through my husband's battle with cancer. I'll tackle the emotional wh...
June 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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44:28
15. Moving Beyond Victimhood in the Caregiving Journey
In this podcast, I dive into the uncomfortable and difficult topic of recognizing when we're in victim mentality during our caregiving journey and how to overcome it. Being a caregiver often brings drastic life changes, whether it’s...
June 04, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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29:38
14. Why You Should Allow Your Feelings as a Caregiver
As a caregiver or care partner, you deal with a lot of tough emotions like sadness, resentment, and guilt. In this episode, I explore the positive impact of embracing and processing these difficult feelings. Our natural tendency is to ...
May 28, 2024
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19:06
13. Building Resilience Through Borrowed Beliefs in Life and Caregiving
In this episode, I'm excited to share a fantastic hack for overcoming negative thinking: borrowing helpful beliefs from others. It might sound a bit unusual, but let me explain why it works and how it can be a game-changer for resilience, both ...
May 21, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:08
12. Navigating the Silent Grief of Caregiving
Ever stopped to think about the weight of those "little losses" caregivers carry? You know, those quiet sorrows that can cast a shadow over our days? Well, today, let's talk about grief—not the kind we feel when we lose someone, but the other l...
May 14, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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17:30
11. The Hidden Costs of Suppressing Emotions When Caregiving
Caregiving often resembles riding an emotional roller coaster. But how are you managing those emotions?You might not give much thought to your emotions. Simply pushing through the day with positivity and strength may seem like the right...
May 07, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:41
10. How to Deal With a Difficult Sick Partner
Ever felt like you're wandering through a maze, trying to figure out how to handle your partner's behavioral challenges while still showing them love and care? You're not alone. Come join me as we dive into the messy, real world of caregiving. ...
April 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:40
9. Rethinking Perfectionism in Life and Caregiving
I'm diving into the whole perfectionism thing, especially when it sneaks its way into caregiving and our personal growth journey. I've been there. It's like this never-ending cycle of trying to meet impossible standards, only to end up feeling ...
April 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:14
8. How to Avoid Regret in Your Caregiving Journey
In this podcast episode, I'm getting real about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with being a caregiver. I'm sharing my own journey as a caregiver and care partner while my husband battled cancer. I go into the differences between these ...
April 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:33
7. Define Your Role as a Caregiver
In this episode, I discuss the importance of defining your role as a caregiver, similar to how you define other roles in your life like being a parent, employee, or friend. By understanding your role and setting clear expectations, you can navi...
April 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:04
6. The Myth of the "Right Way" as a Care Partner
As a caregiver for your partner, do you ever feel like you're constantly on a quest to make the perfect decision? I hear you. The pressure to always do what's right can feel overwhelming, especially when it's not always clear what that even mea...
April 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:51