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How to Take Care of Yourself While Caring for Others with Jessica Cording

Release Date: 11/22/2023

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Have you ever been so focused on caring for others that you forgot about yourself? For caregivers, it’s easy to feel as if your needs come second.

You might think: I don’t have time and then self-care gets put on the backburner. This leads to burnout AND to not being our best for the people we love who need us.

Jessica Cording, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author, believes that we have to take care of ourselves first to be able to support those we are caring for. In her book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep, Jessica shares the tips and tools she wishes she had when her father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

As a respected voice in the wellness space, Jessica continues to help thousands of people going through the challenges of caregiving with her practical insights on managing self-care during demanding times, including maintaining healthy habits when you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

Whether you’re dealing with a terminal illness or ongoing care, when you prioritize your own needs, you can be more present for those you love and make the most of your role as a caregiver.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why self-care for caregivers is essential for survival
Ways to talk about nutrition and healthy habits to those you are supporting
Strategies for make healthy food choices as a busy caregiver
How stress affects blood sugar and what you can do to manage it
How to avoid burnout (and recognize the signs) as a caregiver

This heartfelt conversation will equip you with the supportive strategies you need to help you balance self-care with the demanding role of caregiving.

Resources Mentioned:

The Food-Mood Bundle

The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits for Managing Stress & Anxiety: https://jessicacordingnutrition.com/book/the-little-book-of-game-changers/

The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep: The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep

Learn More about Jessica Cording:

Website: https://www.jessicacordingnutrition.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacording/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscording/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaCordingNutrition/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drama-free-healthy-living-with-jess-cording/id1460384072

Learn More about Elise Museles:

Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live