Creating Your Last Love Letter: A Legacy of Care with Anita Schwier
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The Cozy Caregiver Cafe welcomes Anita, a caregiver and entrepreneur, to share her touching family story. Anita recounts the unexpected passing of her mother, who left behind a meticulously planned 'funeral file' that eased the family's grief and decision-making process. This experience inspired Anita and her sister to create 'Your Last Love Letter,' a comprehensive guide to end-of-life planning. This beautiful meeting at the Cozy Caregiver Cafe includes the importance of being prepared, the emotional journey of caregiving, and the profound impact of living and expressing love intentionally....
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Showing Up and Trying Hard: Insights on Living a Meaningful Life with Peter Dudley
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In this heartfelt episode of the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, we invite you to join Allison K. Wyman and Peter Dudley for an engaging exploration of a profound question: "How do you live a great life?" Through a candid and insightful discussion, Peter shares his philosophy on intentionality, emphasizing the importance of aligning our actions with our core values to live authentically. Peter, known for his wisdom and kindness, shares : show up, try hard, and be nice. These simple yet powerful words center him and can serve as a beacon for anyone seeking meaning and purpose amid life's challenges....
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Healing Through Connection: Aarti Mulder-Jibodh's Journey from Sexual Abuse to Motherhood & Advocacy
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In this episode of the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, host Allison welcomes Artie Mulder, a former cancer researcher turned entrepreneur from the Netherlands. Aarti shares her inspiring journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood marked by sexual abuse and the loss of her brother to leukemia. Through her story, Aarti reveals how she transitioned from a victim mindset to becoming an advocate for mental health and abuse survivors. She discusses the importance of living authentically, making decisions from the heart, and establishing boundaries in caregiving. Aarti also emphasizes the power of...
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Wait-Don't Die Yet! With Annette Kam
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Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family! Are you interested in how to stay organized in caregiving, after death, and how to prepare for caregiving so that everything flows as needed? Welcome to the Cozy Caregiver Cafe interview with Annette Kam, author of the book "Wait-Don't Die Yet!," which can be found here: . Here, Annette shares the biggest lessons learned in her caregiving story, including a lesson about the body on the funeral day, to help us all begin to understand what we don't know we don't know. The good news, as you're realizing there's so much you don't know, I hope you're also...
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News Anchor, Mother to 5, and Caregiver: An Interview with Jennifer Antkowiak!
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Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family! In this episode, Allison sits down with warm-hearted Jennifer, who takes us through her incredible journey from being a News Anchor to a full-time caregiver for her in-laws. Jennifer shares the whirlwind of emotions and life lessons she encountered while balancing a bustling family life with five young children and the demanding role of a caregiver. Listen and learn wonderful insights on family dynamics, the art of juggling multiple hats, and the divine moments of self-realization that propelled Jennifer to become a caregiving advocate. This episode is filled...
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Navigating Caregiving with Confidence: Insights from Kim and Mike Barnes
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Welcome to the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, where practical advice meets heartfelt conversation. In this episode I'm thrilled to welcome Kim and Mike Barnes. This seasoned husband-and-wife team brings their expertise from journalism to the caregiving community through their initiative, Parenting Aging Parents. Join us as Kim and Mike delve into their real-life experiences balancing the emotional and logistical aspects of caregiving. Mike shares insightful stories about his journey with his mother's Alzheimer's, highlighting strategies for maintaining positivity and connection. Kim touches on the...
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Planning My Own Funeral: What Happens to the Body?
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Hello, Cozy Caregiver Cafe family! Pour yourself a cozy beverage and settle in for an enlightening episode as we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month. In this engaging installment of our "Planning My Own Funeral" series, we're diving into the ultimate mystery: what happens to the body? Join Allison as she tackles the important topics of healthcare decisions, organ donation, and final resting plans. From the significant benefits of signing up as an organ donor to choosing between a peaceful woodland burial or a fiery farewell, this episode promises to be both insightful and entertaining....
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Brains, Beauty, and Brave Hearts: A Tale of Love and Soap with Sabrina Ortolano
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Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family! Join us in the Cozy Caregiver Cafe with Allison as she hosts Sabrina, a passionate entrepreneur and dedicated caregiver. In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Sabrina shares her extraordinary journey of building a successful soap business while caring for her wife after a brain cancer diagnosis. Discover the emotional trials, healthcare challenges, and valuable lessons Sabrina faced, along with her tips on creating a resilient business and fostering community support. Hear about the real-life experiences that shaped her path, the importance of having a...
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Planning My Own Funeral Part 2: Choosing the Right Location
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Planning My Own Funeral, Part 2: Choosing the Right Location Join Allison of the Cozy Caregiver Cafe Podcast for an insightful and heartwarming episode on planning a joyful and meaningful farewell. Discover practical and playful tips for choosing the perfect service location, balancing family preferences, and how to share the "why" of your location. Allison also shares her journey of rekindling faith after her Dad's death and how it shapes her caregiving and funeral planning approach. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that ensures your goodbyes celebrate life with love, laughter, and...
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Nourishing Bodies and Souls: Intuitive Eating and Self-Care for Caregivers with Non-Diet Dietician Katy Harvey
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Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family! In this engaging episode of the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, host Allison is joined by Katy Harvey, a Non-Diet Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Coach. Together they explore challenges caregivers face with eating habits during stressful times and discuss the body's natural response to stress, such as overeating or loss of appetite. Katy emphasizes the importance of understanding one's hunger cues and the emotional needs behind food cravings. This episode also cover the significance of sleep, water intake, and mindful eating in managing health while caregiving. The...
info_outlineHello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family,
In today's Episode we hear from Reiki Master Ryoko Suzuki, as she shares her caregiving journey, how Reiki helped her, how Reiki can help all caregivers, and how we all can do Reiki on ourselves!
Reiki has been a life-changer for me, and I wanted you to hear from it directly from my Reiki mentor.
With love,
Allison