Caring for someone you love when they're going through a significant is one of the greatest privileges of a lifetime - and also one of the hardest seasons you will ever walk.

In this episode, I sit down with award winning health journalist and author, Casey Beros. Casey’s latest book, Next of Kin - What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Care for Someone You Love, was born from her deeply personal experience caring for her beloved dad through a terminal diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Our conversation is raw, honest, practical and full of heart.

We talk about what really happens behind the scenes when someone you love becomes seriously ill, and how to keep showing up with love without completely burning yourself out.

Here are just a few of the beautiful takeaways waiting for you:

1. Why there is no “person with the clipboard” - and how to step into your role as an advocate in the medical, legal and emotional side of care, even if you feel totally unprepared.

2. Simple ways to care for yourself when you have “no time” - including Casey’s brilliant micro habits approach that takes just one minute at a time.

3. How to talk about death, grief and the “after” in a healthier way, including what Casey learned from death walker and educator Zenith Virago.

4. A powerful reminder not to wait for “one day” to live your dream life, book the trip and enjoy the people you love while they are still here.

Whether you are currently a carer, you love someone who is, or you simply want to be better prepared for life’s inevitable seasons, this episode will hold your hand and gently nudge you into action.

Press play, and if you are ready for more support in designing a life you love - even in tough seasons - explore our Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina x

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

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SHOW NOTES:

• Casey’s latest book, Next of Kin - What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Care for Someone You Love,
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
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• If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
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  • My Dream Business Book Club here. In November, we'll be reading and learning from: The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries - a million copy best-seller.
  • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, November, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life, by Jim Murphy. Learn more here.

• Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

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