From One Caregiver to Another

In this episode, join host Kay Coughlin as she talks about the idea that boundaries are not, in fact, selfish (but it's still OK if you feel that way). Also, Kay gives an update on what's next for her creatively and why there's about to be a big pause for the podcast. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Find information on the Here4TheKids movement :  Here4TheKids.com/ Le...

In this episode, join host Kay Coughlin and her guest, Dr. DeLon Canterbury, who is an expert on deprescribing and the difference it can make in the lives of family caregivers. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Find Dr. DeLon Canterbury at Geriatrx : www.geriatrx.org Find Deprescribing.org at: deprescribing.org Get full transcript  here :  FacilitatorOnFire.net/Episode108 Find info...

Join host, white woman Kay Coughlin, as she welcomes a very special guest, Altagracia Montilla, professional change-maker and systems innovator, and BIPOC woman. In this episode, Kay and Altagracia talk about some very difficult topics, like racism, white supremacy and how a lot of people, including white folk, get wokeness wrong. They also talk about some of life’s greatest gifts and opportunitie...

What happens when your life gets upended and you have to figure out how to keep up with your own needs and care, too? That’s what host Kay Coughlin talks about in this episode of the podcast. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Get full transcript here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/Episode106 Find information on the Here4TheKids movement and the gathering in Denver on June 5, 2023: Here4Th...

Making medical decisions for a person with dementia is a major source of confusion, stress and worry for family caregivers. Join host Kay Coughlin and ER physician Brittany Lamb, MD, for this discussion about Dr. Lamb’s work to help ease this burden on family caregivers. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Find Brittany Lamb, MD, here: blambmd.com/ Learn about business coaching with...

What is caregiver shaming, and how can you recognize it and put a stop to it? Join Kay Coughlin for this discussion of a difficult, very common and absolutely unnecessary aspect of having family caregiver responsibilities. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Full transcript available here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/Episode104 Learn about business coaching with Kay  here : FacilitatorOnF...

Join host Kay Coughlin to talk about why you, or maybe someone in your life, spend so much time letting unsolicited sales calls - on the phone or in person - waste so much of their time. And why you feel guilty when you hang up on them. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Full transcript available here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/Episode103/ Learn about business coaching with Kay  here :...

This episode is for caregivers of military and veterans. Join host Kay Coughlin as she talks to Shawn Moore, LMSW, Program Manager, Financial Wellness, Elizabeth Dole Foundation & Founder, Caregivers on the Homefront. Shawn is a caregiver for a veteran and, when she couldn’t find any help for herself, founded an organization to care for people with caregiver responsibilities in military and ve...

Does it ever seem like you’re the one who adapts to everybody else - family, clients, colleagues and friends - but nobody bothers to accommodate you? In this episode, host Kay Coughlin talks about this aspect of Human Giver Syndrome, and how it can affect every part of your life. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Full transcript of the episode here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/Episode10...

Join host Kay Coughlin to talk about celebrating your wins! Why? This is episode 100 of the podcast, and Kay wants to celebrate with YOU! As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Full transcript of the episode here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/Episode100 Learn about business coaching with Kay here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/Coaching/ Get the Boundaries Playlist here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/Bounda...

Join host Kay Coughlin as she talks to Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, about Fayron’s groundbreaking Alter Program. Alter was designed to bring people with dementia – and their caregivers – back to practicing faith. You’ll want to share this episode with your family and faith leaders! As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Full transcript of episode here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/Episode99 Find Dr....

Have you ever stopped to think about the difference between speed and haste? What would it mean for your work and life to be able to slow down and respond with thoughtfulness, instead of racing ahead and always rushing? Join jost Kay Coughlin for this episode about a free tool that’s available to all of us: the pause. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Full transcript of episode 98...

How do you reclaim some time for yourself when it means making some changes, and when there are people who are going to be unhappy with you for doing it? That’s what host Kay Coughlin is talking about in this episode of the podcast. Because reclaiming some time is one of the fastest ways to start taking better care of yourself. As always, no judgment, no guilt, and no pressure. Learn about busines...

Join host Kay Coughlin and Kandis Draw, contributor to Caregiving.com and a member of the Illinois State Commission for Gynecological Cancers. Kandis talks about what it was like as a 30-year old to care for her mother, full-time, for 3 years. She shares her real-world thoughts on what caregivers really need while they are in their caregiving years. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure...

In this episode, host Kay Coughlin talks about how setting boundaries is a two-for-one deal: when you set boundaries, you’re also setting priorities. As always, there's no judgment, no guilt, and no pressure. Learn about business coaching with Kay here : facilitatoronfire.net/coaching Get the Boundaries Playlist here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/BoundariesPlaylist/ Find Kay’s Sources page here : ...

The holidays are more exhausting for some people. If you’re one of those people, this episode is for you. Join host Kay Coughlin as she talks about how to use your fatigue as a tool to help you figure out what you need right now to reduce your load this season. As always, no judgment, no guilt, and no pressure. Get the Boundaries Playlist here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/BoundariesPlaylist/ Find Kay’s...

In this episode, host Kay Coughlin answers a question that comes up a lot in families, “Why won’t my adult kids help with anything over the holidays?” Listen as Kay shares how the solution starts with setting expectations and then deciding in advance what your boundaries are. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Get the Boundaries Playlist here : FacilitatorOnFire.net/BoundariesPlayli...

Join host Kay Coughlin for part two of her conversation with Kate Washington, author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America . Kay and Kate talk about what it really feels like to be invisible, the conflicting emotions of asking for help, and how healing it is to be seen again. Listen to part one of the conversation here . As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Find Kate Was...

Join host Kay Coughlin for part one of her interview with Kate Washington, author of “Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America.” Kay and Kate talk about what it’s like to feel erased as a family caregiver and why caregiver isolation is such a problem in our culture. As always, no judgment, no pressure and  no guilt! Find Kate Washington, author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout...

“Forgive and forget.” Who hasn’t heard that a million times? The thing is, forgiveness is a complete act. Turns out, you don’t have to forget or reconcile after you forgive somebody. Join host Kay Coughlin to explore this radical way of looking at forgiveness that could free you from a lifetime of emotional baggage. As always, no judgment, no pressure and no guilt! Read the full transcript here :...

"From One Caregiver to Another" is NOT a podcast about how to be a better family caregiver. It's about remembering that you have your own identity as a person: you are more than a caregiver, and you can live your own life, too. After years of struggling to find the encouragement she needed to prioritize her own needs, Kay Coughlin created this podcast to help caregivers who can also relate to feel...

In this episode, which is part two of “Reducing Holiday Stress,” host Kay Coughlin gives you the exact words to use so you can communicate your boundaries in three common stressful holiday situations. As always, no judgment, no guilt and no pressure. Listen to "Reducing Holiday Stress, part one" here: https://anchor.fm/kay-coughlin/episodes/87--Reducing-Holiday-Stress--Part-One-e1p9574/a-a8mja10 R...

88. Join host Kay Coughlin for this energetic discussion with Cathy Sikorski, longtime Elder Lawyer and family caregiver. Among many other topics, you’ll get a brief overview of the “big four” legal documents that are critical to have in any caregiving situation. Also, you’ll hear some of what Cathy has learned during her 30 years as a caregiver about how to make sure you get real self-care. As al...

If holidays are a major source of stress for you, it’s time to take a new approach to your holidays. You can reduce your stress by getting ahead of it. In part one on this topic, your host Kay Coughlin guides you through how to think through your holidays to identify the stressful situations that are specific to you. As always, you'll find real talk with no pressure, no judgment and no guilt. Read...

Ever wonder why it’s so dang hard for you to share responsibilities with other people? And why you have so much trouble accepting help, even when you need and want it so much? In this episode, your host Kay Coughlin talks about the generations of women in her family who have struggled with this exact problem and how it shows up in her life today. And the good news is that Kay is finally breaking t...