Since she was a young child Jeanette has been a caregiver for her mother.

In this conversation, we explore the complexities of caregiving, personal identity, and the emotional challenges that come with it. They discuss Jeanette’s new book, ‘From Guilt to Good Enough,’ and how her experiences as a caregiver have shaped her understanding of self-worth and relationships. The conversation delves into the feelings of guilt that caregivers often face, the importance of self-care, and the need to balance caregiving responsibilities with personal needs.

• Caregiving can significantly distort one’s sense of self.
• Guilt is a common emotion among caregivers, but it can be complex.
• Self-care is essential for caregivers to maintain their identity.
• Finding balance in caregiving and personal life is crucial.
• Caregivers should prioritize their own needs alongside their responsibilities.
• Self-care should make you feel good, not guilty.
• You have done enough, you are doing enough, you are enough.
• Holistic self-care is about more than just superficial advice. You need to eat better, exercise more, get better sleep.
• Self-care needs to fit your life, not fix you.
• What can you do that fits your life right now?

Jeanette is the founder of The Self-Caregiver LLC. She has dedicated her life to understanding the unique challenges of caregiving for aging parents. With a mission to empower caregivers to reclaim their time, energy, and well-being, Yates offers a compassionate and pragmatic approach to navigating the demanding role of caregiving. Her journey as a caregiver, starting at age eight, deeply shaped her perspective and informs her work today

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