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16: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 16
16: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 16
16: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 16
Saturday 23rd December 2023
Join Allison Breininger as she shares her caregiving journey, offering valuable tips on self-care and support in this insightful episode.
55 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Allison candidly discusses her experiences as a caregiver, providing valuable insights and tips
- Emphasizes the importance of caregivers acknowledging their own needs and focusing on self-care
- Introduces 'The Negative Space,' a non-profit organisation aimed at changing the way caregivers are seen and supported
- Encourages caregivers to prioritize what truly matters in each season, emphasizing self-compassion and doing their best
- Offers a compassionate and honest perspective on the realities of caregiving
So many things that i think of when like life is easy and great and shiny and sure then that means like go do the pta and go train for that marathon and build a garden and you know what i mean there are other seasons when those things are not needed right and so what's boil it all the way down to like what's what really is the most important thing today and what needs to stay and what what are the most important things and so for me today if i don't get my to-do list done, that's okay. If I take a nap, that's probably more what I need today, right? And so what needs to stay, what's important today is not productivity, but it's caring for myself and caring for my little family. And just knowing that you are doing your very best and a thing that is not talked about well, and is not supported well, and is not acknowledged, and that you are just doing your very best.
Ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode of 'Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver', Allison Breininger opens up about her journey caring for her husband, Sean, who battles a rare genetic disease and multiple cancers. Allison shares the emotional rollercoaster of balancing productivity with self-care, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging one's own needs. She offers practical tips for caregivers, stressing that it's okay to ask for help and prioritize your well-being.
Throughout the episode, Allison introduces 'The Negative Space', a non-profit she founded to support caregivers and change societal perceptions. Her candid and compassionate storytelling provides a refreshing look at the realities of caregiving, offering hope and practical advice for those in similar situations.