A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast

Today, we're delving into a fascinating discussion on the "5 Whys Method," a powerful tool commonly used to unearth the root causes of problems in business. But did you know it can also be a game-changer when it comes to resolving issues within our families? Let's explore how. Book your space with me at this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0fqsZwD15-7qxx...

Imagine a world where anything is possible. It's a captivating thought, isn't it? Now, more than ever, we live in a time of unprecedented innovation, progress, and limitless potential. This is precisely what the podcast "This is good news" explores, and it's why you won't want to miss out on the inspiring stories and insights it has to offer. In a world where anything is possible, this podcast ser...

For many, having a will is enough. What about having the right documentation that will help you provide the care your loved one really wants? It's so important to create the baseline to honor our loved one's wishes and the only way to protect their wishes is by having all the legal documents in order. This might not be a fun process, but it's definitely the foundation for great care, imagine build...

Honestly, we all need to start asking for help. And this episode will blow your mind, Christy Yates and myself will talk about the importance of asking for help and how to do it. We need to stop being afraid of asking and just going. People are willing to help, but if we always say that we are managing ok then that's what people understand. Instead, if someone asks and you are grateful later and r...

I know a lot of women who have a lot of hobbies, and I know a lot of women who don't have any. In either case you want to stay and listen to this episode because I will be talking about how to find new hobbies that enrich our life and I want you to join my journey on finding activities that bring me joy and entertainment, because having a hobby is so great for out mental health, to find mindfulnes...

Are you a long distance caregiver? So was Marianne Scuicco. Her compelling story about taking care of her mom and step-dad is fabulous. She's a great example of prioritizing your self is so important. Let's discover how she was able to juggle a job, a kid, a husband, and a long distance caregiving situation. You can also find her in her website , in AlzAuthors , at her email and you can listen to...

Let's get emotional with me. In this episode I open myself and my journey as a caregiver. I've been a caregiver for almost 20 years, I've been the support for mental health as well as physical well being, and my journey began when I was really young, was not expecting to become one and it has definitely been a roller coaster. I learnt the hard way that we all need a support system, and we all need...

I was randomly looking for stuff in the internet when I came across this website about random acts of kindness. I loved how they position everything to be positive and while reading their blog first I thought that nobody ever did anything for me. I've been highly sufficient since a very young age. But then I started paying attention to the little details a lot of people do for me on a daily basis....

February is known as being the month of love. Companies all over market their products so you can gift your loved ones candies, flowers, jewelry, etc. but what everyone is forgetting and is crucial for our own wellbeing is creating the time and space to be with ourselves. As we grow older we spend the most time with ourselves, so we need to work on making that time with us the best time possible!

Hi, it's February already and I believe it's time to set our New Year's resolutions. Maybe you think I should've talked about this a month ago, but if you have listened to me for a while you know that times for me are always off. I honestly believe that February is the perfect month to set the intentions for the upcoming year. The reason for that is that we allow a full month to settle into our ro...

World cancer day is around the corner and today I wanted to raise awareness about this subject. First not all have access to the same sort of health prevention and what not. And also I want to raise awareness for those that without cancer are also victims of this disease. If you want to know more about this day go here .

Hey, good news! It was recently discovered that 13% less people are developing dementia! And doctors are trying to figure out why. They believe that there's a correlation with having a healthy heart. Why am I not surprised that leading a healthy lifestyle would have a direct impact on developing dementia or not? If you want to find out my thoughts about all this and get a few takes on how to live...

Are you a working caregiver? If you are you might be wondering if there are any benefits for people like you. In some countries parents can take up to 1 year leave when their babies are born, but what about caregivers? We end up using all our time off in taking care of our loved ones, but very rarely do we get to enjoy any benefits or support from our employers. Now that diversity, equity and incl...

Did you know our brains evolved to protect us from immediate dangers, like breaking eaten by lions? While the risk of being hunted by a lion is rare today, the stress we face as caregivers can trigger our brain's survival mechanisms. The worry for our loved ones can seriously stress us out! But guess what? Living in a constant stress zone isn't good for you! Join me today to talk about self-regula...

Hi sweetie, in this podcast episode, we're diving into something super important: the impact of positive thinking when you're behind the wheel. Think about it - when you're driving, where does your mind wander? Sometimes, it's easy to get caught up in negative or stressful thoughts without even realizing it. When you notice those thoughts you can start designing and shifting away from those negati...

This is the last podcast of the year! Can't believe how fast the year went. And as the year closes and we reflect on what we did during these 12 months and think about what we would like to be and do for the upcoming 12 months I would like to offer the opportunity to build the next year with lots of purpose on absolutely everything you do, build a self care routine that will help you keep your men...

We are in full swing in the Holiday Season and I've noticed that a lot of people dread this time because they will be asked a lot of questions and will be judged by the things they do or don't do. I once dreaded those conversations until... I started diverting the conversations into topics I was interested in listening or just walking away from the people I knew would ask the wrong questions for m...

Today (12/11), when I checked my messages I found one from mom saying they all (mostly adults over the age of 70) had a lot of fun breaking a pinata. She felt really proud about brining the inner child of her loved ones. And today I'm also inviting you to do something that will bring the inner child in you enjoy life. We all have a lot to worry about, but let's start enjoying life and get rid of s...

Hi Sweetie, today I have a surprise for you! Today George Ackerman joined us to talk about Together for Sharon. Together for Sharon is an organization that seeks to build awareness about Parkinson's Disease and they advocate for research that will lead us to find a cure for this horrible disease! Today, George shares with us his experience being a caregiver and advocating for awareness all around,...

Hey sweetie, the Holiday season is officially on right now after Thanksgiving last week, and guess what? There's a great conflict between celebrating and partying during every Holiday Season! During this time of year many of us are "forced" to do things we are not really excited about and to be with people we don't necessarily like. How would your life look like if you didn't have to do all those...

Yesterday, we celebrated Thanksgiving in the USA. I know for sure Canada does it as well and I find this Holiday a very memorable one, because we get to gather with the people we love the most and we give thanks for everything we have received over the past year. One of the reasons why I love this holiday is because it has nothing to do with anything, so anyone can enjoy it and be grateful for wha...

Hey, have you ever felt overwhelmed about the Holiday Season? It is supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, and instead we live frustrated and doing a bunch of stuff we really don't care about. So guess what! This year we are ditching all the conventionalism about what we are supposed or not supposed to do and this year is time for you to enjoy the Holidays in whatever way you want to enjoy th...

Last weekend we (Kiryu and myself) got sprayed by a skunk, my car broke (twice) and a bottle of wine exploded on my face... Did I have a terrible weekend and wished it would end... no... actually I enjoyed the company of a great friend and my husband and I celebrated his new presidency award and my first talk! Join me today if you want to learn how to avoid the negative thoughts in our minds and h...

War in Ukraine, war in the Middle East, hurricanes, poverty, political disasters, devastation, active shooters, etc. you can find all of these in the news, but are they serving you in any way? Maybe they are, maybe they are not. Let's find out the best way you can consume news that will support the life you want to have!

Have you ever stop to consider what's behind many words that we use? I do this often and wonder about the real meaning of things. It is sad for me to see that we reject people for being older, that is not something we get to choose, we are all getting older from the day we are born, so why not embrace what our seniors have to offer us? They have gather knowledge and wisdom through the years, so le...