In this episode, I walk you through my processing of shame in a recent situation in my life. If you have ever been confused about processing emotions you hear about all the time, this episode is for you! If you feel your life got put on hold, I

#39: How to plan your next year when you can't plan anything

Jan 5th, 2024 13m 55s

You can plan your life even if every day of it is unpredictable, at least at this season of it. In this episode, I will guide you through my planning process to set the intention for what this new year is going to be and how to use this intenti

#38: Farewell to 2023

Dec 30th, 2023 16m 25s

Before setting your New Year resolutions, plans, and goals I invite you to close the year we are leaving behind. In this episode, I share my process of closing the year and the questions I ask myself to review it. I also share my answers to som

#37: How to calm down when you are stressed.

Dec 22nd, 2023 9m 51s

In this episode, I share five of my favorite easy tools to calm down when stressed and overwhelmed. You can do them all or choose one at a time to try. And send me a message telling what works best for you! If you feel your life got put on hold

#36: What if you don't want to bring your parents with dementia over for the holidays?

Dec 20th, 2023 9m 4s

No matter how much we love our parents or other elderly family members with dementia sometimes we don't want to bring them over for the holiday celebrations. In this episode, we'll discuss why it's a challenging decision, how to approach this d

#35: To bring or not to bring?

Dec 8th, 2023 10m 35s

To bring or not to bring family members with dementia to a holiday event is a tough decision. Whether this family member doesn't live in the same household with you and you want to bring them in , or they live with you and you want to bring the

#34: How to survive the holidays when you are taking care of someone with dementia

Dec 1st, 2023 11m 10s

Holidays get harder when you are a caregiver because they are not the same way they used to be, but it doesn't mean you should not celebrate. Here are my 5 tips to survive the holidays while you are taking care of someone with dementia.If you f

#33: How to take care of yourself during the holiday season

Nov 25th, 2023 10m 3s

Holidays can be hard for caregivers because nothing is the same and there seems to be no joy available. In this episode, I talk about the challenges the caregivers face during the holiday season and how to overcome them. The episode about why f

#32: Radical forgiveness

Nov 13th, 2023 8m 56s

You cannot feel better if you don't forgive yourself for your mistakes, no matter how hard it is to forgive. In this episode, we are talking about how to forgive yourself. If you feel your life got put on hold, I have a list of 10 essential thi

#31: How to grieve

Nov 5th, 2023 13m 16s

If the five stages of grief don't make much sense in your particular situation, this episode is for you because I am offering you an alternative way of thinking about grieving and processing grief. The resources I mentioned in this episode:On D

#30: What to do when you can't do it anymore

Oct 15th, 2023 11m 57s

We all hear we need to be emotionally resilient and learn how to manage stress to prevent burnout and caregiver fatigue. But nobody tells us how. In this episode, I explain a very simple process to regulate your nervous system. It's ridiculousl

#29: I am not your therapist!

Sep 16th, 2023 11m 43s

In this episode I give you a very brief overview of the difference between therapy and coaching and show you how the coaching can help caregivers using my own story. Go to www.theuncensoredcaregiver.com to get in touch with me and schedule your

#28: What to expect in a free consultation call with a coach

Sep 10th, 2023 12m 11s

You have probably heard many times my invitation to get in touch with me and to schedule a free consultation call with me.And you might not do it because you don't know what to expect or because you don't want to have a high-pressure call to si

#27: Why we are responsible for our own happiness.

Sep 1st, 2023 13m 15s

In this episode, we talk about what makes people happy and how that happiness is created in our minds. It also explains why we can't make our parents happy no matter how hard we try. If you feel your life got put on hold, I have a list of 10 es

#26: Detox your gratitude

Aug 27th, 2023 11m 53s

In this episode, we explore the ways how and why we express gratitude, when it helps, and what to change to make this practice helpful. Other episodes mentioned:#11: Why positive thinking doesn't work. #25: Why life is always 50/50If you feel y

#25: Why life is always 50/50

Aug 18th, 2023 8m 49s

Let me prove my case that life is 50/50 and show you how the 50/50 principle can be a helpful tool in challenging times in life. If you want to receive an email from me every Sunday with thoughts, updates and inspirations I don't share anywhere

#24: The reason you stay up until 2 a.m.

Aug 11th, 2023 8m 57s

I've done it many times and I know you might be doing too.It's not about proper bedtime routines and chronotypes. It's about us taking revenge on ourselves for things we can't control If you feel your life got put on hold, I have a list of 10 e

#23: How to create your own plan to thrive?

Aug 5th, 2023 15m 40s

In this episode, we are diving into creating your own plan that helps you make decisions easier because you will have a set of parameters as guidance. If you feel your life got put on hold, I have a list of 10 essential things for caregivers to

#22: What do you say "no" to?

Jul 28th, 2023 10m 18s

In this episode, we dive deep into the struggles of saying no and explore the importance of setting boundaries as caregivers. How do we prioritize tasks, set boundaries, and say no? Let's create our own "say no" list and share it with all careg

#21: Where to find the time to sleep?

Jul 21st, 2023 14m 45s

In this episode, we dive into the importance of prioritizing sleep and setting boundaries to ensure caregivers can take care of themselves. From treating sleep as a non-negotiable appointment to managing time effectively with calendars and plan

#20: How anyone can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Jul 14th, 2023 13m 43s

As I promised before, for each 10th episode I am going to share with you my notes and thoughts about the books I read and how it relates to caregiving. This episode is about Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams written by Matth

#19: How to ask for help: my step-by step process

Jul 8th, 2023 13m 11s

If you want to survive as a caregiver, you need help. No matter what your reasons not to ask for help are, you can't do it alone and you should not. In this episode, I share my step-by-step process of how to ask for help, even if it's hard for

#18: What to say when you don't know what to say.

Jul 1st, 2023 9m 19s

This episode will be helpful for both caregivers and people who support them because I will give you some ideas about what is helpful to say and what is not. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. If you feel your life got put on

#17: What you can do right when everything goes wrong.

Jun 9th, 2023 12m 4s

When I was recording the previous episode about the importance of finding something to celebrate, even if it's only celebrating getting up in the morning and making it through the day, I didn't know what was coming for me. I am, again, at this

#16: What are you celebrating today?

Jun 2nd, 2023 7m 14s

Forget about the calendar holidays and major life events and milestones!Finding something to celebrate every day, even the smallest things, helps us survive the most challenging seasons in life. I want to know what you are celebrating today! Em