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Feeling Full & Finally Free: A Caregiver's Healing Journey with Jeanette Yates

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I'm Jeanette Yates, and I’ve transformed my life from one defined by caregiving into one of personal fulfillment and freedom. Join us on 'Feeling Full & Finally Free' as we explore the transformative journey of caregiving fused with personal healing. Delve into stories of overcoming caregiver burnout, releasing guilt, addressing deep-seated traumas, and discovering self-love and a different kind of self-care. It's time to step towards a more vibrant life of fulfillment and freedom.

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Send us a text[This episode was originally aired in November 2023. As one of our top episodes, we decided to share it with you now while we take a recording break!] Jason Young, is a nationally recognized consultant and leadership guide, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and university professor. He has over 25 years of experience working alongside well-respected churches and companies, a doctoral degree in hospitality, and is currently working on his Ph.D. in leadership trauma. And THIS ...
Send us a textHey there!Coming up in August, enjoy 5 weeks of my top interviews with self-care and caregiving experts to help you kick guilt and self-doubt, feel confident in caregiving, and start giving yourself the same love and care you give others.You'll learn about:Compassion FatigueBurnout & Boundary-settingNutrition & FitnessStress-busting techniquesand more!While we are on a recording break, I'll be sharing my caregiving and burnout recovery journey on my Instagram as I work o...
Send us a textIn this episode of "Feeling Full & Finally Free," Jeanette Yates emphasizes the importance of comprehensive emergency plans for caregivers, whether caring for their loved ones at home or taking a well-deserved break. Learn how to identify potential emergencies, establish emergency contacts, and implement immediate actions during crises. Discover the benefits of a communication plan, having essential documents ready, and practicing self-care during and after a crisi...
Send us a textSummaryJeanette shares her personal story about going on vacation while her mom was hospitalized. She discusses how setting boundaries, practicing mindfulness, and using positive self-talk helped her relax and be present with her family. Jeanette also emphasizes the importance of intuitive self-care and how it contributed to a more memorable vacation. She encourages caregivers to prioritize their own well-being and seek help when needed.TakeawaysSetting boundaries and practicing...
Send us a textIn this episode, Jeanette discusses the importance of setting boundaries as a caregiver and focuses explicitly on different types of boundaries that come into play when taking a break. She explains the physical, time, and emotional/mental boundaries and how they all work together to provide a true respite. Jeanette provides practical steps for setting boundaries, such as communicating with the person you care for and scheduling your break on your calendar. She also offers strate...
Send us a textIn this episode of “Feeling Full & Finally Free,” Jeanette Yates discusses setting healthy boundaries for adult caregivers. Using her "blueprint" strategy, Jeanette guides listeners through self-awareness, self-advocacy, and self-assertion to establish effective boundaries. This episode incorporates insights from boundary experts Henry Cloud, John Townsend, and Melody Beattie. It offers practical steps and encouraging wisdom to help caregivers create balanced, fulf...
Send us a textThe other day, I posted a 15-second clip on TikTok that went viral. Some people were so thankful for my quick thoughts, and others said I was a really big jerk! What was all the fuss about? Sometimes, what we think of as caregiving is really enabling behavior. In this week's episode, we explore the fine line between supporting and caring for our loved ones without detriment to ourselves or shirking our caregiving responsibilities. And I’ll be giving more context t...
Send us a textIn this special episode of "Feeling Full & Finally Free," host Jeanette Yates delves into codependency and its profound impact on caregiving relationships. Drawing inspiration from Melody Beattie’s transformative work, Jeanette offers listeners a clear understanding of codependency, how it manifests, and why it matters.Discover the common signs of codependency, such as over-responsibility, boundary issues, and the need for control. Hear her personal stories and real examples...
Send us a textIn June, inside our Self-Caregiver Facebook group, we’re discussing JOY: how to find it within ourselves, nurture it through self-care, and cultivate it in our caregiving experiences and beyond. I’ll be sharing guided meditations, journal prompts, and other helpful resources so you can feel full of JOY and free from guilt. Join us in the Self-Caregiver Community! Take the CAREGIVER CAPACITY QuizFollow The Self-Caregiver on Instagram and FacebookAt The Self-Caregiver LLC we ...
Send us a textWhile we are on a self-care break and transitioning to the new format of the podcast, we're excited to share some of our favorite interviews with self-care experts!In today's episode you'll learn how ICF accredited life coach, Monselete Bowden empowers people to unlock their creative potential and realize their life aspirations. If you are a caregiver feeling STUCK, this interview will show you the power you already have to gain clarity for your caregiving and your life!To learn...
Send us a text[This episode was originally aired in November 2023. As one of our top episodes, we decided to share it with you now while we take a recording break!]Unmasking EFT Tapping - An Emotional Stress Buster for CaregiversDive into the world of EFT tapping with our host Jeanette Yates and certified EFT professional, Denise Kleinman, in this insightful episode of 'From Guilt to Good: Self-Care Solutions for Busy Caregivers.' Discover how 'emotional acupuncture,' as EFT is often dub...
Send us a textWelcome to the first trailer for 'Feeling Full & Finally Free: A Caregiver's Healing Journey.' In this brief introduction, host Jeanette Yates unveils the exciting rebrand from 'From Guilt to Good' and shares what you can expect from the upcoming season. Discover the deeper focus on personal fulfillment and freedom alongside caregiving, and learn about the enriching interviews lined up as we prepare for a transformative new format. No need to resubscribe — all upda...
Send us a textNatalie is a beacon of resilience and empowerment, dedicated to guiding others on their energy-healing and self-discovery journey. Despite facing profound challenges, including a life-threatening illness and the demands of single parenthood to three boys, Natalie has emerged stronger and more determined than ever.Now, Natalie shares her wisdom and experiences to help others tap into their inner potential and navigate their own paths of growth.She has been a caregiver in many way...
Send us a text Certified Happiness Trainer? What does that even mean!? I had the pleasure of interviewing Tamara Zoner, certified life coach, meditation teacher, and happiness trainer to discuss these very things!We break down how cultivating mindfulness, more time for self-care, and establishing boundaries can all contribute to our happiness. Tamara also has extensive experience working in the professional caregiving space which gave me the opportunity to ask her some of those questions c...
Send us a text Want a cheat code to get out of burn out OR keep it from happening in the first place? This is your episode. Annika Egglestone is a burnout prevention coach and international speaker. She has been an entrepreneur for over 10 years and was forced to shut down her business due to burnout in 2019. After a 2-year recovery journey, she now teaches workshops worldwide and is passionate about helping busy people find time and energy to create joy. While Annika isn't ...
Send us a text Caregiver burnout is real, but it is also elusive. So many strategies are only temporary fixes for an ongoing problem.In this interview with Erin Antroinen, we break down the root cause of our burnout and how to tap into our inner ability to regulate our nervous system. While we cannot always change our circumstances, we can change our body's response to our circumstances.Hear Erin's unique caregiving journey.How she experienced burnout and recovered from it.Learn how your n...
Send us a text When you hear "have joy" in the context of caregiving With the overwhelming, often sorrowful experiences of caring for a loved one, it can be difficult to imagine joy in the midst of it all.In this episode, I speak with Sondra Harper, an author, artist, and yogi. Her passion for empowering women shines through in her teachings of Vishoka, a method fostering sorrowless joy. This was an eye-opening interview that gave me a deeper understanding of how meditation, breathwork, a...
Send us a text This interview changed my life. I am still in awe of my encounter with Kathleen Donnelly Israel, a caregiver, spiritual seeker, healer, and pilgrim on the Camino Santiago. Her caregiving journey led her to her deep study, knowledge of spiritual healing practices, and her quest to walk the Camino, sharing her story and holding space for others to share theirs. My time speaking with her was enlightening, encouraging, and healing and I know it will be for you too!If you are unc...
Send us a text My guest, Rebecca Sugar, became the family caregiver for her ailing father, as well as her elderly family friend and childhood nanny as she neared the end of her life.Rebecca learned how to be a family caregiver on the job, taking responsibility for her elderly father through multiple spinal cord surgeries at the age of 79. It was an emotional rollercoaster, and she hopes that her personal experience and insight with a spiritual undertone will resonate with those who can rel...
Send us a text Meet fellow caregiver (and now my friend!) SARAH CART! When she and her husband, Ben, became empty nesters, the two moved to the Florida Keys, but they returned every summer to the Pennsylvania Poconos, where each had lifelong family connections. Then came COVID-19. The pandemic, combined with Ben’s health issues, necessitated their sheltering in place in Florida for the entirety of 2020. In the wake of Ben’s undergoing miraculous lifesaving measures, they have been afforded...
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