Young Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young Caregivers
Are you a 20-40 something caregiver caring for a partner, parent, grandparent, family member or friend? Are you feeling isolated in your caregiving role because no one your age is experiencing the same journey? Are you feeling stress, overwhelm & frustration because you're trying to provide care while maintaining some semblance of a life? And most importantly, are you in desperate need of support & community to help you see the silver linings and celebrate the small wins before you completely burnout? Young Life Interrupted is here with your weekly dose of personal stories, insights and conversations with other caregivers, just like you, and experts who can help guide you in the right direction when it comes to the most pressing questions you have from being abruptly thrown into your care journey and questions that continue to arise throughout it. Your host, Adrienne Glusman, is a change maker and professional speaker on the topic of Millennial Caregiving and former caregiver to her mom who battled Multiple System Atrophy. She helps young caregivers find community and connection to support them through every step of their care journey. Adrienne spent 10 years in her caregiving role, starting at age 29. Having “graduated” from caregiving and being on the other side of it for a year now, through sharing her story and the stories of others, she can help you see a path forward and also what else is possible in your life - as being in a season of caregiving at a young age does not have to be your end all be all. Caregiving at our age is your unfair advantage so if you are looking for support, you’re in the right place! To find out more visit @younglifeinterrupted on Instagram.
Young Life Interrupted - A Podcast For Young Caregivers
Unconventional Stress Management Tips for Caregivers
Caregiving can often feel overwhelming, and the constant demands can lead to physical and emotional burnout. In this episode, we take a fresh look at caregiver stress and explore some unconventional and super effective techniques you might not have heard of before.
Adrienne kicks off the episode by painting a picture of what caregiver stress looks like and discusses common stressors and signs of burnout, drawing from recent findings by AARP and other studies. Then, she dives into some unique strategies to help you manage stress. From befriending your stress and indulging in ASMR to the surprising benefits of eating crunchy foods and watching cute animal videos, she's got a variety of tips that go beyond the usual exercise and meditation advice.
Join us as we explore these innovative stress relief methods and provide resources to help you find support.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
AARP’s 2023 “A Look at Caregivers’ Mental Health” report
Caregiver Health Assessment Questionnaire
National Eldercare Locator
Local Area Agency on Aging
Whether you’re looking for new ways to cope or simply want to feel understood, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for every caregiver.
Where we can connect:
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