Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast

The 5 Pillars of Health Every Caregiver Needs to Know

The 5 Pillars of Health Every Caregiver Needs to Know | Caregiver Burnout, Wellness & Sustainable Health Are you a caregiver feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or struggling to prioritize your own health? In this powerful episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Graham Hawley, Certified Health and Wellness Coach and founder of Simply Health Conscious, to break down the 5 Pillars of Health that every caregiver needs to build sustainable energy, prevent burnout, and improve overall well-being. Graham shares a simple, science-backed approach to caregiver health, metabolic wellness, stress management, and sustainable lifestyle changes—without extreme diets, calorie counting, or unrealistic routines. If you're caring for others while neglecting your own health, this episode will help you: ✔ Improve energy and reduce caregiver burnout ✔ Build sustainable, healthy habits ✔ Support mental health and emotional resilience ✔ Take control of your well-being without overwhelm 💛 You cannot pour from an empty cup. Your health matters too. 🎧 Watch now and subscribe for more conversations on caregiving, mental health, and wellness. Resources for Caregivers: * https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregivers [https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregivers] Connect with Graham Hawley: * https://www.simplyhealthconscious.com/ [https://www.simplyhealthconscious.com/] * Instagram: Simplyhealthconscious. * Facebook: Graham Hawley. * YouTube: Simply Health Conscious Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal [https://linktr.ee/azaraazal] #CaregiverHealth #CaregiverBurnout #WellnessForCaregivers #SelfCareIsHealthcare #HealthyHabits

“The Moment Caregivers Realize They Need Help”

The Moment Caregivers Realize They Need Help Caregiving often begins with love, but many caregivers reach a moment when the responsibility becomes overwhelming. How do you know when it’s time to ask for help? In this thoughtful and compassionate episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, Executive Director and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston. With nearly 30 years of experience in elder services, Wendy brings a calm, practical voice to one of the hardest realities caregivers face: recognizing when they cannot carry the responsibility alone. As a licensed social worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Wendy works closely with families caring for aging parents and loved ones living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive conditions. She shares guidance on navigating difficult conversations about bringing in home care, identifying the signs of caregiver burnout, and protecting your own well-being while supporting someone you love. If you are caring for an aging parent, supporting a loved one with dementia, or feeling the emotional weight of caregiving, this episode offers reassurance, practical advice, and a reminder that asking for help is not failure, it’s wisdom. 🎧 Subscribe to Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast for more conversations on caregiving, resilience, dementia care, and family support. Resources Needed for Caregivers: * https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregivers Learn more about the Services Wendy Adlerstein provides: * https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston/ Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal [https://linktr.ee/azaraazal] #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare #CaregiverBurnout #AgingParents #ElderCare

"The Gifts of Grief: What Caregivers Need to Hear Right Now"

In this heartfelt episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Lee Atherton, a certified grief, end-of-life, and resilience coach who has spent over 15 years walking alongside individuals and families through some of life’s most tender and painful moments. Lee shares her profound insights on how caregivers can honor their own emotions while supporting loved ones facing terminal illness. From the chaos of anticipatory grief to the quiet moments of meaning-making, she offers practical tools, deep compassion, and powerful stories to help caregivers move from survival to healing. Whether you're actively caring for someone, grieving a loss, or preparing to say goodbye, this episode reminds you that grief can carry unexpected gifts and you are not alone. Contact Rev Lee Atherton: - https://CoachRev.com - https://www.facebook.com/CoachRevGrief Music Featuring: AZARA @Azaramusic www.azaramusic.com Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer #Caregivers #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HealingJourney #MamaMablesCaregiversPodcast

Motherhood, Chinese Medicine & Rare Disorders

Motherhood, Chinese Medicine & Rare Disorders: How Dr. Chloe Weber Built Her Own Path What does caregiving look like when there is no “off” switch? In this powerful episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Chloe Weber, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, herbal formulator, and devoted mother to a child living with a rare genetic disorder. Dr. Chloe shares her real-life journey as a full-time caregiver navigating chronic sleep disruption, emotional exhaustion, and the constant advocacy required when raising a medically complex child. Through the use of Chinese herbal medicine, holistic wellness practices, and sustainable routines, Dr. Chloe has created a path that supports both her son and her own mental health as a caregiver. This episode is a must-watch for parents, caregivers, and families navigating rare diseases, autism, or chronic conditions while trying to avoid burnout. If you’re searching for caregiver support, resilience strategies, or alternative wellness tools to help you stay grounded on your caregiving journey. This conversation will inspire and empower you. Connect with Dr. Chloe Weber: - https://radicalremedy.org/ - Email: chloe@radicalrootsherbs.com 🎧 Subscribe for more real stories on caregiving, mental health, resilience, and healing. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more. Music Featuring: AZARA @Azaramusic www.azaramusic.com [http://www.azaramusic.com/] Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer

🎙️ “Caregiving As a Labor of Love: Finding Purpose Without Losing Yourself”

Caregiving is often described as a labor of love, but what happens when love begins to cost you your sense of self? In this heartfelt episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we’re joined by Charlayne Van‑Skinner, Certified Life Coach and founder of Passion Flower Coaching, LLC, for an honest and empowering conversation about caregiving, purpose, and personal identity. With a background in law and public service, Charlayne brings clarity, compassion, and lived experience to the caregiving journey. Drawing from her own path as a caregiver and her transformational workshop, “Labor of Love: A Caregivers Workshop,” she helps caregivers confront fear, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with who they are beyond their caregiving role. This episode is for caregivers who: 1. Feel emotionally exhausted or burned out. 2. Struggle with balancing caregiving and personal fulfillment. 3. Want to rediscover purpose without guilt. 4. Need reassurance that caring for themselves matters too 💛 You don’t have to lose yourself to be a loving caregiver. Connect with Charlayne Van: - https://passionflowercoaching.com/ 🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a caregiver who needs encouragement today. Music By: AZARA @Azaramusic www.azaramusic.com Recording Artist | Songwriter | Producer | Audio Engineer #CaregiverSupport #LaborOfLove #CaregivingJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #LifeCoachForCaregivers