May 26, 2020

How to take care of yourself when you're the caregiver. A conversation with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley

How to take care of yourself when you're the caregiver. A conversation with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley

There is a good possibility that we will all become caregivers at some point in our lives. It may be for an aging parent, a spouse with a serious illness, or a child with special needs. If you’re not in this situation, chances are you have a friend who is. Today’s episode with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley addresses these challenges and brings you strategies to care for yourself and others while walking through the caregiver role.

In today's episode we discuss:

  • Navigating the challenge of caring for others while not losing yourself
  • The statistics of depression of caregiving
  • The importance of acknowledging that you are a family caregiver and understanding what that means
  • What to do when you feel like you have no support in caregiving
  • How to help and support friends and loved ones who are caregivers
  • Why asking “what can I do for you?” is not a great question to ask
  • How the Everyday Caregivers Planner can help you feel healthier and create more balance
  • Being purposeful and finding more joy based on time increments
  • Identifying your personal self care practices as a caregiver
  • Why mindfulness can be so effective


Resources mentioned:

The Caregivers Planner: https://everydaycaregivers.com/the-caregivers-planner/

Mindfulness: A Starting Point for the Everyday Caregiver blog post: https://everydaycaregivers.com/mindfulness-a-starting-point-for-the-every-day-caregiver/


Connect with Elizabeth Leigh:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedcaregiving

www.everydaycaregivers.com