The Caregiver Cup Podcast

Send Cathy a text:) Finding Strength Through Caregiving What if confidence in caregiving doesn’t look like saying, “I’ve got this”? Maybe it looks like asking one more question. Preparing for the appointment. Speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. Learning from a mistake. Finding the right resource. Or finally admitting, “I need a break.” In Season 4, Episode 4 of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, Cathy shares how caregiving builds confidence in ways we don't always recognize. Sometimes it f...

Send Cathy a text:) Have you ever walked out of a doctor's appointment wishing you had asked one more question? If so, you're not alone. Many caregivers believe advocacy means having all the answers. But what if becoming a great advocate isn't about knowing everything? What if it's about having the courage to ask the next question? In this episode of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, Cathy shares the lessons she's learned after years of advocating for her husband through cancer, stem cell transplant...

Send Cathy a text:) You never imagined you'd become the scheduler, medication manager, nurse, insurance expert, researcher, or advocate for someone you love. But here you are. In this episode of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, we explore how caregiving quietly changes us—not just through the roles we take on, but through the confidence, resilience, and strength we build along the way. Through personal stories, reflections, and encouragement, you'll discover that every appointment, every question, ...

Send Cathy a text:) What if caregiving has been changing you in ways you haven't even noticed? Welcome to Season 4 of The Caregiver Cup Podcast: Cup by Cup: Growing Through Caregiving. This season isn't about becoming the perfect caregiver. It's about discovering the strength, wisdom, compassion, and confidence that can quietly grow through caregiving—one day, one choice, and one cup at a time. In this special season preview, Cathy shares what's ahead over the next 12 weeks and introduces one...

Send Cathy a text:) As we wrap up Season 3 of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, I want to leave you with one simple reminder: You don't have to carry it all today. Over the past season, we've talked about burnout, overwhelm, anger, resentment, guilt, negative self-talk, rebuilding your cup, and learning to care for ourselves with greater awareness and compassion. But today isn't about learning something new. It's about celebrating how far you've come... and carrying these lessons into whatever careg...