The Guilty Carer
I'm speaking out loud about my messy journey as a Dementia Caregiver for my unforgettable mother, from day 1 of her diagnosis to her death. Being a Carer can be an intensely wholesome experience but it's also conflicted by a barrage of emotions I just wasn't prepared for. Real, raw and bare, I hope the sharing of my story will help so many other Carers feel less alone, and more human.
Episodes
5 episodes
Increasing Falls
I almost didn't record this episode, because it all feels so raw still. But the more conversations I have with families navigating advancing dementias the more I hear how much increasing falls impacts their ability to provide safe care. In this...
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28:49
Pets & Dementia
It's often said that animals feel what we're going through right? So what value does caring for a pet bring our loved one living with Dementia? In this episode, I re-visit how pets impacted my mother's Dementia journey, and then consequently ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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26:35
Care-giving and Care-taking
For most of my Carer journey, I espoused the many positives being a Carer instilled in me. What I found way harder, was being open about the many things it took from me as well. I felt a deep shame (and a weighty guilt) accepting help or admitt...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:00
