Happy Healthy Caregiver

Meet family caregiver Adrienne Provost. Adrienne lives in Chicago and is a mother of three children. Her youngest, Caroline, has a rare genetic disorder called Epidermolysis Bullosa, commonly referred to as ‘EB’. In this episode, we learn more about EB and how this family works together as a team. We also learn about Caroline's Make a Wish event and the rare disease advocacy work that Adrienne doe...

(Part 2 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Bruce McIntyre. For over 14 years, Bruce has helped care for his wife Kathy who has a rare autoimmune disease and is the Executive Director of Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. In this episode, we discuss moving near extended family to obtain support, the power of resilience, how his wife's disease has impacted their two children, and the mon...

(Part 1 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Bruce McIntyre. For over 14 years, Bruce has helped care for his wife Kathy who has a rare autoimmune disease and is the Executive Director of Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. In this episode we discuss moving near extended family to obtain support, the power of resilience, how his wife's disease has impacted their two children and the month...

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Deb Kelsey Davis. Learn how Deb discovered how caregiving required way more than her extensive professional health and medical training. She felt unprepared for the emotional journey of caregiving and her experiences sparked a spiritual quest and business to help others focus on what truly matters. In this episode, Deb shares about leaving...

Elizabeth shares an update on what is happening health wise with her mom, her need for an extended break, and her plans to press pause on the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast until 2019. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care...

What gift or surprise would a family caregiver want? Essentially anything that will provide the caregiver more time for themselves and a bit of peace. Unwrap this episode to hear about twenty unique and special gift ideas that would brighten a caregiver's day. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.l...

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Susanne White. Susanne helped care for both her parents for over 4 years. In this episode, we talk about caring for loved ones from a distance, how caregiving improved the relationship with her mom, and how a horse named Scooby and a group of women who were also caregivers became a lifeline for Susanne during her caregiving journey. Show n...

Fueling our bodies with healthy options can be a challenge when we don't plan ahead. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares a dozen snack ideas for you and the whole family that are tasty and energizing. Many of these can be kept in your purse, car or at the office. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here:...

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet millennial caregiver Lisette Carbajal who helps care for her dad who has Alzheimer's. Lisette shares how this disease has impacted her college and young adult years and inspired her to be an ambassador for other young caregivers. Recently, Lisette got married and she shares how she and her family incorporated her dad into the ceremony even though he wasn't...

Learn why you want to attend the National Caregiving Conference either in person or virtually. Host Elizabeth Miller shares what she has gained at the conference the last two years and gives you a taste on what you can expect to see, do, and learn this year. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/2AeAXm5 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy...

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Angela DiAnna. Angela works full-time and is an only child. She cares for her mom who has MSA (Multiple System Atrophy). We talk about looking for a job while caregiving, the a-ha moment that Angela received from the National Caregiving Conference and how she learned to ask for help. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.l...

In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares which smart phone apps have been helpful for her as a family caregiver. You've got them with you all the time. Your phone is essentially a caregiver toolbox that contains a variety of resources - from practical, to self-care to just plan fun. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in yo...

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Virginia Sampson who is currently helping her aging parents and cared for her husband who had ALS. Virginia is passionate about compassion - both for yourself and for others. Learn more about her caregiving journey and how reaching around and giving yourself a hug can scientifically improve your health and happiness. Show notes with product and resource li...

In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares how her Shih Tzu Shadow improves her health and happiness. Learn how pets truly help make our lives better. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal...

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Janet Fouts who was first introduced to caregiving with her aging parents and has spent the last dozen years caring for her partner with breast cancer. Janet recognized she experienced depression and caregiver burnout and in this episode she shares about how mindfulness, meditation, and highlighting the caregiving stories of others in her book have helped...

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares the steps she took to begin to be intentional about her self-care while caregiving. She breaks up the process into eight themes that she evolved into a 8 week action plan that is available for family caregivers in the Happy Healthy Caregiver Community (currently complimentary). She also shares about her writing journey and the book she is currently wor...

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Ryan McEniff who quit his job and moved states away to help his parents after his mom was diagnosed with cancer. His experiences with caregiving led to a career change - he now owns a home health care business. In this show, Ryan and host Elizabeth discuss coping with grief, podcasting, and finding the positives in a negative situation. Show notes with pro...

Support for caregivers is out there - you just have to know where and how to look. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares 10 different paths where you can find support. Both in-person and online options are available. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/caregiver-support-groups/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv O...

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite services, products and books that have helped her on her caregiving and self-care journey. She also shares products that have have helped her mom. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just...

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jodi Hempel from Tucson, Arizona. At the age of 19, Jodi started caring for her mom who suffered a stroke. Her experiences as a corporate trainer and family caregiver lit a path for her to help support and educate other family caregivers through her book, blog, and training programs. In this episode we talk about dating while caregiving, partnering with yo...

As many sandwich generation caregivers are beggining to send children back to school, it's a great time to reflect on putting some focus back on us. In this episode, we talk about setting goals and adjsuting our routines to incoroporate more self-care into our lives. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http:...

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares about the final week of her dad's life on Earth. She shares about her family's experience with hospice and the steps her family took to celebrate her dad's life in his presence. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/how-we-celebrated-dads-life/ Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv...

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Christina Britton Conroy. Music became Christina's sanity while caring for her father and now her husband with Parkinson's. In this episode, we talk mindset, humor, compassionate lies, writing, and how music is really therapy. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/2JvMtuU Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Ord...

Family caregivers are often on the go! Eating healthy can be challenging. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite grab and go breakfast and lunch options. Product and recipe links can be found in the show notes.

You won't find the time for your own health & happiness - you have to create it. Many family caregivers know self-care is important but many also believe there isn't time for it. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares a simple solution to help carve out more time for your independence. Show notes with product and resource links: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/ Receive the pod...