About this episode

Cathy VandenHeuvel discusses the concept of energy leaks and their impact on caregivers' well-being.

Send Cathy a text:) We’re about two-thirds of the way through Season 2, and before we move forward, I felt a pull to slow down. No new framework. No new acronym. No fresh hack to master. Just you and me. Because underneath rhythm, boundaries, resets, time management, and emotional protection… there’s one core truth: You can’t pour from a cup that’s quietly leaking. In this bonus episode, we gently explore what an “energy leak” really is — and why so many caregivers feel exhausted ...

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