Thank you so much for another wonderful season! As we’re wrapping up season two, I’d like to extend a big thank you for joining us in some difficult but critical, encouraging, and always hope-filled conversations. 

Throughout this season, we learned from the lived experiences of care partners and experts who shared really eye-opening insights into the impact on our close relationships and how we can work our way through hard conversations and unexpected caregiving challenges with our sanity intact. 

I hope the stories and perspectives shared by our incredible guests make a positive difference that we know won’t make the mountain any smaller, but gives you some provision, ideas, and faith to sustain you to the other side of your caregiving journey. They certainly have for me.  

We learned that creativity, community and being open to what’s possible when the unexpected happens, helps map new ways to connect with our loved ones and treasure the joy and purpose that exist alongside heartbreak and uncertainty. 

Another important point that came through in each episode was how we take care of ourselves and it’s direct connection to how we experience caregiving. So, let’s recommit to our wellbeing, seek support and make time for activities that recharge our souls, and also work for our situation.  

And these conversations aren’t just valuable for current caregivers. As Jason Resendez mentioned on his episode, former First Lady Rosalyn Carter said “there are only four kinds of people in the world – those that have been caregivers, those that are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers”. 

Caregiving is an experience we’ll all encounter at some point in our lives. So, if you know someone who could benefit from these conversations, please share The Caregiving Soul with them. 

I wanna express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for listening, engaging, and sharing these incredible conversations. I hope that the stories and advice we’ve shared in season two have touched your heart as they have mine and inspire you to reframe how to approach the hard things we must do.  

And shout out to our wonderful Empowered Us staff who are here to support you on your caregiving journey. So, make sure to stay connected with us through our social channels and visit empoweredus.org for more. 

And remember, the right care includes care for you.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

• The Empowered Us Instagram: @empoweredusnetwork 
• The Empowered Us Twitter @empowereduspod 

Transcript

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[00:00:03] Dannelle: Hello, and welcome to The Caregiving Soul. I’m your host, Dannelle LeBlanc.  

[00:00:09] As we’re wrapping up season two, I’d like to extend a big thank you for joining us in some difficult but critical, encouraging, and always hope-filled conversations.