The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for Mothers

How Illness Affects the Whole Family—And What Caregivers Need to Know About Mental Health and Burnout

Episode 33

Is your family navigating illness without the tools to talk about it? You’re not alone.

A serious diagnosis impacts more than just the person receiving it—it disrupts entire family systems. In this compassionate conversation, therapist Chelsea Kramer explores how to support loved ones through health challenges while maintaining open communication and mental health for everyone involved.

In this episode, you will:

  • Learn how to create space for difficult conversations without rushing to fix or avoid them
  • Discover why caregiver burnout is real and what you can do to protect your own mental health
  • Explore how redefining acceptance as a daily practice can foster connection in times of uncertainty


Press play to gain the insight and support you need to face illness and caregiving with compassion.

About Chelsea:

Chelsea Kramer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Seattle, WA. Over her 13 years of practice, she's helped countless individuals, couples, and families build better relationships and adapt to life's challenges.

Chelsea specializes in grief, anxiety, and trauma. Common populations in Chelsea's practice include individuals and families facing acute and chronic illness, pregnancy loss, medical trauma, and loss.

Connect with Chelsea:

ChelseaKramerTherapy.com

On Instagram @chelseakramertherapy

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Disclaimer

This podcast simplifies estate planning for women in the sandwich generation - those raising children while caring for aging parents. We cover living trusts, wills, power of attorney, supported decision making, and healthcare proxies to help you plan with clarity and peace of mind. Episodes explore inheritance, probate, fiduciary duties, and the role of a trustee, while addressing decision fatigue, overwhelm, and the emotional weight of caregiving. Rooted in mindfulness, values, and preparedness, we offer practical tools and heartfelt conversations about elder care, end-of-life planning, and leaving a legacy that lasts.

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