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Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and struggling to balance caring for others with taking care of yourself? You're not alone. 

In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Lytle, a nurse with over 30 years of experience specializing in Hospice and end-of-life care. Jenny shares her personal journey of realizing the importance of self-care after her mother's sudden passing and how it led her to become an advocate for caregivers everywhere.

The Hidden Costs of Constant Caregiving

Jenny opens up about:

• Her mother's untimely death and how it revealed the dangers of neglecting self-care
• Why so many caregivers struggle with guilt when prioritizing their own needs
• The physical and emotional toll of putting everyone else first

Redefining Self-Care: It's Not Selfish, It's Essential

Discover practical strategies for incorporating self-care into your busy life:

• Simple breathing exercises you can do anywhere to reduce Stress
• How to personalize your self-care routine to fit your unique needs and preferences
• The importance of setting boundaries and asking for help

Building Your Self-Care Toolkit

Jenny introduces her proprietary “Becoming” method and shares insights from her book, “Self Care Isn't Selfish”:

• Why one-size-fits-all approaches to self-care often fail
• How to identify what you truly need in moments of overwhelm
• Practical tips for creating a sustainable self-care practice

Whether you're a professional caregiver, looking after Aging parents, or juggling the demands of family life, this episode is packed with valuable advice to help you show up as your best self for those who need you most. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup – it's time to prioritize your well-being without the guilt.

Are you ready to transform your approach to caregiving and rediscover the joy in helping others? Let's get savvy about self-care together!

Resources:

Jenny Lytle Website

Self-Care Isn't Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse's Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief

Free Copy of Selfcare Isn’t Selfish

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Sandy is a health care professional having served in numerous roles including physician consulting and working for a large healthcare insurance company. She has worked on the frontline addressing physician and subscriber issues and has heard first-hand the frustration and concern about affordability and navigating a complicated healthcare system.

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