The Fearless Fostering Podcast

Full-time caregiver is a hat many women wear - whether you're a parent, caring for an elderly parent, or a loved one with chronic illness, in this episode I'm sharing some tried and true advice for those of us who spend our days constantly pouring out for others.

The question I get asked most often is "How do I make time for self-care?" In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 SIMPLE (but not easy!) things you can and must do to finally make your self-care practice a priority!

Think of one big goal you want to accomplish someday...and now, listen to this episode and make that goal a reality in ONE MONTH. Yep, I'm walking you through how to set up your own 30 day (or 31 or 28 day!) challenge. You can and will succeed if you stick to this plan - and join the My Self Care Bestie Facebook group for accountability and encouragement! Hope to see you there!

How does appreciative joy differ from gratitude? How do you cultivate appreciative joy and why is it important? Appreciative joy helps us appreciate what we have, what we DON'T have, and what others have...tune in to find out the answers to all these questions and more! There are also actionable activities you can do to bring more appreciative joy into your life.

Setting boundaries in relationships is no easy task for most people. Let a therapist (who has struggled in the past as a people pleaser!) show you how it's done! Actionable tips, tricks, and exercises for women who are ready to increase their peace.

You don't have to wait until January to set goals for the new year, or learn how to live intentionally. This episode of the Self Care Bestie podcast will teach you how to do both in under 8 minutes!!

Gratitude is something people talk about all the time, but how do you actually implement a regular gratitude practice that will work for you and improve your mood? This episode of the Self Care Bestie podcast has got you covered! I'm sharing the exact tips, tricks, and interventions I use with clients in my office to help them become more grateful!

Self-love is a term you hear thrown around all the time. But is it actually possible? Cathleen Bearse, LCSW gives a clinician's perspective...spoiler alert...yes you can!

Almost everyone with a job can relate to being stressed on the job at some point. Cathleen Bearse, LCSW shares some quick and easy ways to manage your stress so you don't burn out!

Dealing with disappointment is a part of life, but you DO have a choice in how you handle it when life hands you lemons. In this episode, you'll learn exactly what you can do to skillfully deal with difficult circumstances.

So many busy ladies struggle to make time for regular self-care - are you one of them? If so, you won't want to miss the strategies I'm sharing today to help you (finally) start making time for you!

Ever struggle with negative self-talk? Trust me, you're not alone. As a psychotherapist, nearly all of my clients have dealt with this issue at one point or another...and so have I! In this episode, I'm sharing some of the exact techniques I teach my clients to overcome negative self-talk and low self-esteem.