The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast
If you're a mama whose marriage has become increasingly disconnected and difficult after kids, this podcast is for you. Join host Michelle Purta each week as she has open and honest conversations about what it takes to have a successful and healthy marriage focusing on healthy communication and deep connection.
While mom life can feel rewarding, it can also feel like losing yourself. You trade in your self care for self sacrifice and your marriage takes a backseat or no seat at all as you juggle this crazy life where it feels like all you do is chores, take care of the kids, and work.
Well, here is the space where you get to be reminded that you don't have to choose between being a good mom and having a great marriage. Being happily married is a skill and skills can be learned, so tune in weekly to get your dose of how to upgrade your experience of marriage through motherhood!
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The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast
Ep. 83 - Caring For Yourself As A Caregiver with Erin Antroinen
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You all know by now how important it is to care for yourself when you're a mom and the impact it can have on who you're being to your loved ones and this episode we're taking a look at self care with a slight twist because we'll be diving into the importance of self care for caregivers, not just in the sense of being a parent but also being a caregiver to aging or ill parents.
In this episode, I got to chat with Erin Antroinen.
Erin is the passionate owner and CEO of NextGen Caregivers, whose journey into caregiving was sparked when she simultaneously cared for her father battling cancer and her mother facing dementia and Parkinson's. Erin is your guide to a personalized caregiving approach, recognizing that each caregiver's story is unique.
She's here to support caregivers at every stage, from newbies seeking logistics and stress management tips, to seasoned caregivers looking for somatic awareness and emotional support, and those wanting to thrive on their caregiving journey. Erin believes that caregiving, though demanding, offers incredible opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment.
Tune in as we dive into:
- Erin's personal experience caring for her parents
- navigating self care while being a caregiver
- having end-of-life wishes conversations with your parents
- finding joy in the caregiving journey and prioritizing your own well-being
For more on self care, check out episode 76 to learn more about what REAL self care is.
Want to connect with Erin?
Download her free Caring for the Caregiver Toolkit - https://nextgencaregiver.kartra.com/page/caregivertoolkit
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