You're My Favorite
Welcome to You’re My Favorite, a podcast about caregiving, chaos, and sisterhood. Hosted by Lexi and Ari, two sisters navigating life as young caregivers to their mom with dementia and Parkinson’s, this show is part heart, part humor, and all real. Through laughter, tears, and way too many inside jokes, they explore what it means to care for a parent while juggling relationships, work, and mental health. Whether you're a caregiver yourself or just curious about the ride, you're not alone — and hey, you might even laugh along the way.
You're My Favorite
The Helper High (and helper low!)
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Ever have those days where you’re running on pure adrenaline, checking every box, being the supportive daughter/sister/employee/friend… and you feel weirdly amazing about it? That’s the “helper high” — the emotional rush that comes from showing up for everyone else. But if you’ve been there, you also know what comes next: the crash. Hard.
In this episode, we’re talking about that cycle — the highs that make us feel unstoppable, and the burnout that hits once the dust settles. We share how the “helper high” shows up in our caregiving, our personal lives, and even in our identities. And of course, we get into how we’re learning to recognize the signs, slow down before we crash, and give ourselves permission to rest without guilt.
If you’ve ever wondered why helping feels so good… until it doesn’t — this one’s for you.