The Caretaker's Journey
By Carole Leathem
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The Caretaker’s Journey Podcast is a faith-based podcast offering Christian caregiver support, biblical encouragement, and practical help for family caregivers.
Hosted by Carole Leathem, each episode shares Scripture, prayer, and hope for those caring for aging parents, spouses, or loved ones with dementia, chronic illness, disability, or mental health challenges.
Topics include caregiver burnout, grief, self-care, faith, and purpose.
Find encouragement, strength, and reminders that even in your hardest seasons, you're not alone, God is present, and your caregiving journey matters.
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When Life Changes Overnight - Helping Caregivers with unexpected changes
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Hope is Still Coming|Resurrection Still Comes
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Hope is Still Coming|Hope that Arrives Differently
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Hope is Still Coming|Trusting God in the In Between
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Hope is Still Coming|Letting Go of What Was
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Hope Is Still Coming|Walking Toward Easter When the Road Feels Long
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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Still Recovering | Healing Without Rushing for Caregivers
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Boundaries for Caregivers | When Your Body Says Stop
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Learning the Language of Caregiving | Christian Encouragement for New Caregivers
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Suddenly a Caregiver | When Caregiving Chooses You (Christian Encouragement for Caregivers)
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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When Caretaking Chooses You | Season 3 Introduction | The Caretaker’s Journey
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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A Blessing Over Your 2026 Journey | Christian Encouragement for Caregivers
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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A Purpose Bigger Than You | God’s Immeasurably More for Caregivers
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Courage to Step Forward | Christian Encouragement for Caregivers
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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What Obedience Looks Like This Year | Christian Encouragement for Caregivers | Walking in God’s Purpose
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Hearing God in Quiet Moments | Christian Encouragement for Caregivers
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Purpose in the Middle of Grief | Caregiver Encouragement When Your Heart Is Broken
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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From Surviving to Flourishing | Encouragement for Caregivers
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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God Will Restore What You Lost | Encouragement for Caregivers
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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Boundaries That Bring Peace for Caregivers | Encouragement for Emotional & Time Boundaries
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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Setting Rhythms That Sustain You | Caregiver Burnout Recovery & Biblical Wisdom
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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God Goes Before You | Encouragement for Caregivers Facing the Unknown
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Grace for Your Imperfections | Daily Encouragement for Caregivers & Caretakers | New Mercies Every Morning
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Gratitude That Lifts the Spirit | Encouragement for Caregivers Feeling Weary & Overwhelmed
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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When You Need Breakthrough | Encouragement for Caregivers Trusting God
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Courage When You Feel Invisible | God Sees You | Christian Encouragement for Caregivers
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Hope for Caregivers in Hard Places | Finding Strength, Peace & God’s Presence When Life Is Heavy
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Jan 17, 2026 |
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God’s Strength for Exhausted Caregivers | Christian Encouragement When You’re Worn Out
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Purpose That Fits Your Capacity | Christian Encouragement for Caregivers Feeling Overwhelmed
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Purpose in Seasons of Delay | Waiting on God When Life Feels Stuck | Christian Caregiver Encouragement
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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The Power of Small Obedience | Finding Purpose in Caregiving When Life Feels Ordinary
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Discerning What Belongs in 2026 | Letting Go of What No Longer Fits
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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How to Hear God’s Voice as a Caregiver | Listening for God’s Guidance in Busy, Overwhelmed Seasons
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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Dreams Buried Under Caregiving | Finding God’s Purpose Again as a Caregiver
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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What Is God Calling You to Build? | Finding Purpose in Caregiving & Hard Seasons
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Declaring Purpose Over Your Year | Christian Encouragement for Caregivers
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Caring for Yourself Without Guilt | Christian Self-Care for Caregivers | Finding Rest in God
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Finding Joy Again as a Caregiver | When Joy Feels Lost but God Restores It
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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God’s Strength When You Feel Weak | Christian Encouragement for Caregivers |
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Rebuilding Your Identity as a Caregiver - Finding Yourself Again in God
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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Letting Go of Emotional Weight | A Caregiver’s Reset for 2026
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Starting With Surrender | A Caregiver Devotional for a New Year | Psalm 143:10
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Walking Into Your Purpose: A 31-Day Reset for Caregivers - Finding Purpose in Caregiving
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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The Emotional Journey of Achieving Dreams -
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Eve Reflection
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Eternal Impact: Living Beyond the Present
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Finding Joy in Life's Imperfections
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Finding Peace in Chaos
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Finding Hope in the Waiting. Advent Series-Week 1
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Reminding Ourselves of God's Goodness
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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The Intersection of Faith and Mental Health
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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A Biblical Discussion on Suffering
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Changing Our Thinking as a Caretaker
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Finding the Grace to Care for Our Aging Parents
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Navigating a Parent's Terminal Illness
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Let's Talk Tears and Crying
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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The Gift of Laughter
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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The Weight of Quiet Grief
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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What if Overwhelmed is Something Different
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Rediscovering Joy After Loss
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Navigating Grief and Identity Loss as a Caretaker
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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A Caretaker's Guide to Acupuncture
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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A Journey of Healing and Hope
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Finding God's Comfort - The Power of Words
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Finding Confidence as a Caretaker
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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The Healing Power of Writing
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Navigating Life after Trauma
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Where is God in My Grief?
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Reflections on Loss, Love, and a Mother's Legacy
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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An Honest Conversation About the Needs of Our Veterans
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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From Trauma to Triumph - A Journey of Healing
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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The Power of Worship in Hard Times
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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God's Faithfulness in Times of Loss
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Navigating Life's U-Turns
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Living with Purpose
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May 30, 2025 |
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Choosing Joy Amidst Grief
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May 23, 2025 |
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A Caretaker's Journey to Inner Peace
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May 16, 2025 |
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Caregiving with Grit & Grace
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May 09, 2025 |
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The Importance of Self Care for the Caretaker
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May 02, 2025 |
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Finding Hope in the Darkness
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Understanding the Affects of HDHD in Families
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Navigating Grief - A Journey of Love & Legacy
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Understanding the Many Faces of Grief
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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When Your Parents Move In
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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The Importance of a Hard Reset
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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How Struggles Can Enrich our Lives
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Finding Joy in Trials
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Living with Fear, Not in Fear
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Finding Joy Amidst Emotional Tumbleweeds
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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As Caretakers We Need To Be Resilent
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Navigating My Husband's Mental Health Crisis
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Day 31 - Repeat as Needed for Caretaking Success
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Day 30 - Forgiveness a Caretaker's Path to Healing
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Day 29 - Creating Memories as a Caretaker
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Day 28 - Recognizing Burn-Out, a Call to Action
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Day 27 - Being Flexible and Adapting to Change
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Day 26 - Navigating Caretaking using Effective Communication
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Day 25 - Celebrating Our Efforts as Caretakers
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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Day 24 - Finding Strength through Spiritual Connection
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Day 23 - The Importance of a Night Time Routine
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Day 22 - The Importance of Limiting Scrolling
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Day 21 - Mindfulness Techniques for Caretakers
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Day 20 - Planning for the Future
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Day 19 - The Healing Power of Laughter
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Day 18 - Setting Realistic Goals
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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Day 17 - Reconnecting with Friends
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Day 16 - Embracing Imperfections and Mistakes
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Day 15 - Take a Mini Vacation
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Day 14 - Becoming an Advocate
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Day 13 - Simplifying our Caretaking Routines
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Day 12 - Effective Communication for the Caretaker
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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Day 11 - The Importance of Therapy for the Caretaker
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Day 10 - Take Up a Hobby
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Day 9 - Learning From the Challenging Days
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Day 8 - How to Stay Grounded
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Praying for Jay TODAY!
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Day 7 - The Power of Small Wins
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Day - 6 Navigating Fear as a Caretaker
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Day 5 - The Challenge of Delegation
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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Day 4 - Making our Health a Priority
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Jan 04, 2025 |
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Day 3 - Finding Support in Caretaking
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Day 2 - The Power of Saying "NO"
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Day 1 - Practice Self-Care
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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A Year in Review with Rebecca George
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Introduction - 31 Day Resolve Challenge
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Navigating the Journey & Finding Balance
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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The Unexpected Journey, Raising a Special Needs Child
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Finding Joy in Caretaking
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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A Conversation with Kathie Lee Gifford
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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The Intersection of Faith & Mental Health
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Setting Boundaries for Healthy Relationships
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Staying Grounded While Caretaking
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Desperation & Seeking God
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Suffering - A Biblical Perspective - Part 2
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Exploring Pain & It's Purpose - Part 1
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Loving & Caring for Difficult Family
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Reminding Ourselves of God's Goodness
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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The Power of Community
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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When a Husband Becomes a Caretaker
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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When a Medical Crisis Creates a Detour
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Changing Your Thinking as a Caretaker
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Finding the Grace to Care for Our Aging Parents
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Tips When Caring for a Parent & a Spouse
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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The Importance of Laughter & Self-Care
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Sacred Scars - How God Uses Our Pain
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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A Caretaker's Health with Wendie Pett
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Mental Health & Our Prison System
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Mental Heath & the Church - Part 4
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Mental Health & Those in Ministry - Part 3
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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The Importance of Self-Care for Caretakers - Part 2
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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Mental Health & Christians - Part 1
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Meet Emilee, her mom has cancer.
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Navigating a Parent's Terminal Illness
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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A Tribute to My Friend Melissa
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Teaching children about God's love - What Color is God's Love
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Living and Thriving with Anxiety
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May 31, 2024 |
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Tips to Maintain our Health as Caretakers
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May 24, 2024 |
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Let's Talk Tears and Crying
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May 17, 2024 |
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My Milwaukee Caretaking Journey - Part 2:
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May 10, 2024 |
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My Milwaukee Caretaking Journey - Part 1
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May 03, 2024 |
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The Importance of Laughter for the Caretaker
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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The Importance of Music in a Caretaker's Life
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Tips for the Caretaker
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Busy Mom's & Special Needs Children
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Healthy Conflict for Caretakers with Donna Jones
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Scripture and the Caretaker
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Healthy Habits with Heather Brown
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Anita McVey talks about the importance of food.
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Dr Kennita talks about strengthening our emotions as leaders.
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Pastor Jack - How do I pray?
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Getting to know Carole & The Caretaker's Journey with Rebecca George
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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The Caretaker's Journey Podcast - Intro
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Feb 12, 2024 |