Earful of Erin

#NotMyCat Thinks I Need Happy Hour

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Weird Shit I Did This Week

A real-life snapshot of caregiving, chaos, and small grounding moments - plus an honest look at what support can look like when you’re overwhelmed. Links: Caregiver Clarity Sessions [https://calendly.com/erincopelan] Annette Montgomery and her group for massage therapists, Bolstered [https://www.annettemontgomery.org/bolstered] Little Video for the Socials [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXXEqPukSdz/] My YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/feed/playlists] Kim Mosiman [https://www.kimmosimanwellness.com/coaching] and her podcast My Friend Writes [https://www.kimmosimanwellness.com/my_friendwrites] Melissa Crook and her YouTube channel Embracing Layers [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqVVXe8SbTtBuzOyFTMjNFA] The massage pricing announcement… »HERE« [https://mailchi.mp/25d2000ce041/about-those-cat-treats?e=[UNIQID]] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erincopelan.substack.com/subscribe [https://erincopelan.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

I Can Tell You What Healing Smells Like

What if healing isn’t something you have to figure out, but something you already feel? Listen in for a reflection on scent, intuition, and trusting what brings you back to yourself. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erincopelan.substack.com/subscribe [https://erincopelan.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The Day I Walked Out of the ER

A year ago today, I walked out of an ER when they told me to stay. Not because I had a plan… but because something in me said NO. This past year? Messy. Expansive. Painful. Beautiful. If you’ve ever questioned your own inner voice… this one’s for you. Referenced material: What Nobody Tells You About Caring for Aging Parents [https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/what-nobody-tells-you-about-caring-for-aging-parents/?utm_source=Welcome+to+Caregiving&utm_campaign=d4122c3600-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_01_02_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_440ef993dc-d4122c3600-482856081&mc_cid=d4122c3600&mc_eid=af7e5a3efc]. (If you're not already a subscriber, I found a 30 day free trial for you too... FREE TRIAL TO MARIA'S SUNDAY PAPER + [https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/ms-day/?utm_source=Welcome+to+Caregiving&utm_campaign=d4122c3600-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_01_02_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_440ef993dc-d4122c3600-482856081&mc_cid=d4122c3600&mc_eid=af7e5a3efc]) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erincopelan.substack.com/subscribe [https://erincopelan.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Anger Isn't What You Think

Anger isn’t rage - it’s information. In this first episode of a four-part series, we explore healthy anger in caregiving and why suppressing it may be fueling burnout. Take the Anger & Archetype Survey and be part of next week’s conversation! Take the Caregiving Archetype Quiz »HERE« [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/68555073898e180015bc809b] Take the Anger & Archetypes Survey »HERE« [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDyjNKLN38wnzt0njgCxJW4MuFBovMcyD6cEOoLa1-uKy3kw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117571379011034274960] And if you dare… here’s the link to the super gross Train Spotting reference… »HERE« [https://youtu.be/P88cV5mFWoI?si=DdhbfVbHd4nFOztL] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erincopelan.substack.com/subscribe [https://erincopelan.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]