{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6156d6cf7722140012bbdeae/616dcaecd9b42c001484ef8b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Unpaid Caregivers Plight","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6156d6cf7722140012bbdeae/1634432093794-43004a73bcd814c78da0c2f32018c5cd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The plight of unpaid caregivers has been a relatively silent one. As the world experiences an ever-increasing aging population, the people behind the scenes providing support for those in need are often overlooked.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Statistics indicate that 30% of caregivers die <em>before</em> the one they care for. It’s time to shine the spotlight on these unsung heroes and recognize their contributions, their value, and their needs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the first episode of <strong>Caregivers Conversations</strong>, I’m diving in deep to help you gain a better understanding of the challenges caregivers face in today’s world. If you’re a caregiver, my mission is to change the way you experience your role by reinforcing the importance of self-care and boundary setting. I’ll share my own journey into caregiving and how it transformed my life, turning a difficult upbringing into a lesson in forgiveness, and ultimately, the role of a lifetime.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Getting real about the current state of the care system (3:44)</li><li>Turning a tragic childhood into a rewarding future (10:01)</li><li>A box-breathing exercise to help you get grounded (11:59)</li><li>My journey into caregiving (14:48)</li><li>Recognizing your own level of self-care (23:22)</li><li>Trusting intuition as your guide (31:12)</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>People Mentioned in this Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.drwaynedyer.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Wayne Dyer</a></li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned in this Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Book:<a href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40386668-rebel-rising\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <em>Rebel Rising (The Sisterhood Folios Book 4) </em>by Renee Starlynn Allen, Lina Forzley, Anita Christina Clausi, Dawn Espinoza, Jamie Lynn Gairo, Stephanie Harris, Jen Hecht, Daphne Martire, Liane McKinley, Krista Rowen</a></li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Let’s Connect:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://lianejmckinley.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LianeJMcKinley.com</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianemckinley/?originalSubdomain=ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LMcKinleycoachandhealer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Liane McKinley"}