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The Caregiver Cup Podcast
Empowering caregivers with knowledge, resources and tools so they can be the best they can be. This podcast focuses on ways for the caregiver to reduce stress, burnout, can embrace moments of joy in their new normal. Listen weekly to Cathy's personal experiences, coaching, tips, inspiration, and interviews.
Podcasting since 2020 • 262 episodes
The Caregiver Cup Podcast
Latest Episodes
Building Your Inner Circle as a Caregiver
When elephants sense danger, they form a protective circle with the most vulnerable in the center—a powerful metaphor for how caregivers need their own support systems. Drawing inspiration from this natural phenomenon, I explore the emotional b...
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Episode 260
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37:31
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Beyond ‘I’m Fine’: Overcoming Toxic Positivity in Caregiving
Ever catch yourself saying "I'm fine" when you're anything but? As caregivers, we often hide behind these white lies, putting on a brave face while secretly exhausted, frustrated, or on the verge of tears. This episode dives deep into the conce...
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Episode 259
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30:36
The More You Notice Grace, The More It Appears (Even in Caregiver Chaos)
Grace might seem like a lofty concept, but for caregivers, it's the lifeline we desperately need when drowning in overwhelming responsibilities, emotional turmoil, and crushing self-expectations.Drawing wisdom from Jamie Kern Lima's boo...
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Episode 258
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15:52
When Stress Takes Over: A Caregiver's Confession
Have you ever felt your body physically react to stress before your mind could even process what was happening? That moment when your skin flushes hot, your heart races, and your shoulders tighten into knots—all while your thoughts spin "like a...
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Episode 257
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27:16
Breaking Isolation: Finding Connection in Your Caregiver Journey
Caregiving often leads to profound isolation, a reality I experienced firsthand during my husband Dennis's first stem cell transplant. With his second transplant approaching, I'm determined to transform potential loneliness into connection and ...
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Episode 256
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31:51
Fan Mail
I do appreciate your podcast. I listen to it at night as I ready myself for sleep. It keeps me encouraged as I am a caregiver for my spouse since his cancer diagnosis in 2023. Night time is the most difficult to keep my mind from ruminating and I find myself empowered by your stories and experience. Thank you!
Atlanta, Georgia