Releasing the Guilt of Taking Care of Yourself: Why Caregiver Self-Care Feels So Hard
About this episode
This episode discusses the common guilt caregivers feel when taking time for self-care and offers strategies to overcome it.
Send Cathy a text:) Have you ever taken a break, gone for a walk, met a friend for coffee, or asked for help... only to feel guilty afterward? You're not alone. In this episode, we're talking about the guilt that often shows up when caregivers finally start taking care of themselves. We'll explore: ✨ Why caregiver guilt is so common ✨ The stories we tell ourselves about self-care ✨ What guilt sounds like in everyday life ✨ A simple 4-step practice to help release guilt...
People in this episode
Host: Cathy VandenHeuvel
Topics covered
- caregiver guilt
- self-care
- mental health
- emotional well-being
- self-improvement
Keywords
- caregiver
- self-care
- guilt
- mental health
- emotional support
- wellness
- self-improvement
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