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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
37 episodes
37. Empowering Caregiving - Clarity and Awareness
This is the first in a 5 part series called Empowered Caregiving. In this episode, I dive into what it means to feel empowered as a caregiver and why clarity is a crucial part of that journey. I talk about empowerment as the feelin...
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Episode 37
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36. Disempowered Caregiving
To feel empowered on the caregiving journey, we first need to understand what stands in our way.In this episode, I dive into five common ways caregiving can leave us feeling disempowered, drained, and disconnected from ourselves. I start...
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Episode 36
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35. The Transformative Power of Coaching in Caregiving
What if the key to managing stress and avoiding burnout lies in shifting your mindset? Join us as we unravel the transformative power of coaching, especially for caregivers navigating the ups and downs of life. Discover how coaching has reshape...
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28:54
34. Embracing Sacred Life Transitions in Caregiving
In this episode, I explore the intense, emotional period when your partner’s health is failing and the end seems near. I talk about how easy it is to get distracted by fear, worries, and daily stressors, but also how this time is sacred and pre...
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Episode 34
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33. Navigating Family Dynamics When Caregiving
When you're caregiving for your partner, family dynamics can get complicated fast. Sometimes, family is a blessing—other times, they add more stress. You might be dealing with a family member who's overly critical or always offering unsolicited...
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Episode 33
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28:38
32. Spiritual Resilience in Caregiving
Spiritual resilience might seem a bit abstract, but it’s incredibly important for caregivers. It’s about staying connected to yourself and finding meaning in the midst of caregiving. In this podcast, I explore how nurturing your spirit can make...
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Episode 32
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27:56
31. Physical Resilience in Caregiving
Physical resilience is all about maintaining your energy as a caregiver. It’s easy to put yourself last, especially when your partner needs you, but keeping your own body strong and energized is crucial to showing up as the caregiver you want t...
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Episode 31
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27:34
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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’...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Episode 13
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