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Helping overwhelmed family caregivers infuse self-care into their daily lives. Certified Caregiving Need help and support integrating caregiving with your life?

Through personal experience caring for my aging parents and brother with developmental disability, I have had to learn how to juggle work, raising children, caring for others, and my own health and happiness. I help overwhelmed family caregivers create infuse self-care into their daily lives to avoid (or recover from) caregiver burnout. See also our public Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers FB group page where we have daily themes of tips!

09/10/2026

Learn when HHC podcast guest Christy Bryne Yates learned she was part of the sandwich generation and set the intention for her new role.

🎧 Listen and view the show notes for episode 234 of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPod236

09/09/2026

Christy Byrne Yates is a sandwich generation caregiver, author, and retired school psychologist who worked with young adults with disabilities.

In this conversation, Christy shares the wisdom and practical tools she has gathered over years of caregiving and coaching. We talk about her CARES framework — a five-part roadmap for sandwich generation caregivers that covers everything from consciously choosing your caregiving role to enlisting a team, recharging your own batteries, and surrendering the need for perfection and control. That last one is a big one — and Christy gets real about what it means to surrender even when the outcome is not what you wanted or hoped for.

We also dig into the very real and sometimes complicated dynamics of managing expectations with siblings, and how the relationships around caregiving can be just as challenging as the caregiving itself. Christy shares her powerful perspective on intentionally choosing your caregiving role as a way to protect and sustain your energy — because how you show up matters as much as what you do.

We talk about her favorite mantra, "connection over correction," and how leading with connection first changes everything — whether you are caring for an aging parent, raising children, or navigating any relationship in your life.

Listen or watch episode 236 wherever you enjoy your podcasts. Just search 'Happy Healthy Caregiver.'

Or, you can also find the links from our show notes page: https://bit.ly/HHCPod236

Thank you, Nuuly for sponsoring this episode.

09/08/2026

Don't forget! 📅

National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 13th 🌻

Call them. Visit them. Hold their hand. Share a memory. Tell them what they mean to you.

The forget-me-not is the official flower of the day, and there's a reason for that. 💛

09/07/2026

Sometimes we can't completely give ourselves a day off.

If you do have today off, terrific! How will you be spending your day?

If you are still 'on duty' today, what will you do to make this feel like a holiday in some small way?

09/05/2026

“We're not meant to do this alone. It takes a village and even culturally you'll see that most people are not alone.” Susanna Peace Lovell

🎧 Listen and view the show notes for episode 234 of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPod235

09/04/2026

Check out my new speaker highlight reel!

My summer intern, Nicholas, created this video highlighting some of my prior speaking engagements.

He did a great job! I'm excited to share it with you, and I invite you to share it with decision-makers and event planners who are looking for professional speakers for their corporate Employee Resource Group events, caregiver conferences, wellness retreats, and educational events. November is National Family Caregiver's Month, and I have a few openings left!

Referrals from prior clients and family caregivers are the backbone of my business. Thank you for sharing this post with someone who may be looking for speakers for their upcoming event. https://bit.ly/ElizabethSpeaks

09/03/2026

Yesterday marked 6 years since my sweet mom passed away.

Mom's death was very different than my dad's, and I think it's because I experienced so many years (over 10!) of anticipatory grief with Mom.

Anticipatory grief is the emotional distress experienced in anticipation of an impending loss and can manifest with symptoms similar to grief experienced after a death, such as sadness, anxiety, and withdrawal. I used to tell my kids for a dozen years to hug Mimi extra tight, as each day with her was a gift.

We got so many bonus years with my mom, who had several chronic conditions (COPD, diabetes, and heart disease were a few) and limited mobility. The six years she lived after my dad passed were tough and treasured. My older sister Susie took impeccable care of my mom for her last four years.

Besides resembling my mom, I carry on other traits and hobbies. I, too, love to read, write, and share stories. I enjoy movies and board games. I find much joy in a fabulous meal, whether it's a family home-cooked favorite or a new-to-me flavor. I enjoy puzzles, and now I'm enjoying thrifting, which has given me a new appreciation for my mom's passion for antiquing.

Miss you, Mom! ❤️❤️❤️

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and forever dear.” — Unknown

09/02/2026

Find out what self-care actually is for HHC podcast guest Susanna Peace Lovell.

🎧 Listen and view the show notes for episode 234 of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPod235

09/01/2026

Hello September. We've been waiting for you. 🍎🍂🏈

Here are some things we may be looking forward to this month:

🍎 Apple picking with people we love

🌅 Crisp mornings that make coffee taste even better

🍂 Watching the leaves start to turn

🏈 Cheering on our football teams with a pot of chili

🧣 The first hoodie out of the closet

🕯️ Candles that smell like cinnamon and fall

☕ Evenings cool enough to sit on the porch

What are you welcoming in this month? 👇

08/31/2026

Our mantra for the week! ✌🏼

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