The Caregiver Cup Podcast

Send Cathy a text:) Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Wow. I handled that differently than I would have a year ago!” Maybe you stayed calmer during a stressful situation. Maybe you asked the doctor questions you once would have been afraid to ask. Maybe you said NO without feeling the need to explain yourself. Or maybe you made a mistake and, instead of beating yourself up, you gave yourself a little grace. And suddenly, you realize...you've changed. 💛 In this week's episode of The Car...

Send Cathy a text:) Have you ever stopped to think about what caregiving has been teaching you? Not the medical terminology, medications, or endless responsibilities. I'm talking about the deeper lessons—the ones that quietly shape who we are. Patience. Grace. Letting go. Acceptance. Trust. Hope. These aren't lessons we necessarily asked for. Some came through mistakes, frustration, uncertainty, and heartbreaking moments. And sometimes, we're so busy getting through the day that we don't reco...

Send Cathy a text:) Have you ever looked at your life as a caregiver and thought, “I miss me”? Somewhere between the appointments, medications, responsibilities, and constant worrying, the things you once loved may have quietly slipped away. Your hobbies, friendships, interests, and even your dreams can begin to take a back seat. But here's something I want you to remember, my friend: You don't have to stop being a caregiver to start being you again. In this episode of The Caregiver Cup Podca...

Send Cathy a text:) Can something incredibly hard leave something good behind? Caregiving itself may not feel like a gift. The diagnosis, exhaustion, uncertainty, grief and changes you never asked for certainly aren’t things you would have chosen. But sometimes, when you look back, you begin to notice what may have been growing right alongside the hard. In this uplifting episode of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, Cathy explores some of the unexpected things caregiving can leave behind: a different...

Send Cathy a text:) You Can Be Loving Without Always Being Liked Some of the hardest moments in caregiving happen in conversations we wish we didn’t have to have. Telling a parent something is no longer safe. Asking a sibling for more help. Questioning a doctor. Setting a boundary. Talking about finances, assisted living, hospice or end-of-life wishes. Sometimes you can choose your words carefully, lead with love and listen with compassion—and the other person still may not like what you hav...