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Happy Healthy Caregiver
Caring for aging parents or other loved ones while working, raising children, and trying to live your own life? Wondering how to find the time for your personal health & happiness? Welcome to the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast. The show where real family caregivers share how to be happy and healthy while caring for others.
Host and Certified Caregiving Consultant, Elizabeth Miller shares her stories and content and also talks with others who are either current or former family caregivers. Real…
Episodes
Happy Healthy Caregiver(Part 1) Working Daughter - Liz O'Donnell Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Liz O'Donnell. Liz provided care for both of her parents while juggling a demanding full-time job. An expert on…
Happy Healthy Caregiver(Part 2) Moving Cross Country - Donna O'Donnell Figurski Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Donna O'Donnell Figurski. In 2005, Donna's life was forever changed when her husband David suffered a dramatic brain…
Happy Healthy Caregiver(Part 1) Moving Cross Country - Donna O'Donnell Figurski Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Donna O'Donnell Figurski. In 2005, Donna's life was forever changed when her husband David suffered a dramatic brain…
Happy Healthy CaregiverRare Disease Advocate - Kerry Hughes Caregiver Spotlight
Rare Disease Day is approaching and we are shining the Caregiver Spotlight this week on rare disease advocate Kerry Hughes. Kerry was inspired to start her…
Happy Healthy CaregiverCoping with Guilt - Adrienne Provost Caregiver Spotlight
Meet family caregiver Adrienne Provost. Adrienne lives in Chicago and is a mother of three children. Her youngest, Caroline, has a rare genetic disorder called…
Happy Healthy Caregiver(Part 1) Power of Resiliency - Bruce McIntyre Caregiver Spotlight
(Part 1 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Bruce McIntyre. For over 14 years, Bruce has helped care for his wife Kathy who has a rare autoimmune…
Happy Healthy Caregiver(Part 2) Power or Resilience - Bruce McIntyre Caregiver Spotlight
(Part 2 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Bruce McIntyre. For over 14 years, Bruce has helped care for his wife Kathy who has a rare autoimmune…
Happy Healthy CaregiverA Spiritual Story - Deb Kelsey Davis Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Deb Kelsey Davis. Learn how Deb discovered how caregiving required way more than her extensive…
Happy Healthy CaregiverUpdate on Mom & See you in 2019
Elizabeth shares an update on what is happening health wise with her mom, her need for an extended break, and her plans to press pause on the Happy Healthy…
Happy Healthy CaregiverGift ideas for the family caregiver
What gift or surprise would a family caregiver want? Essentially anything that will provide the caregiver more time for themselves and a bit of peace. Unwrap…
Happy Healthy CaregiverCaring for Difficult People - Susanne White Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Susanne White. Susanne helped care for both her parents for over 4 years. In this episode, we talk…
Happy Healthy CaregiverHealthy Snacks for the Busy Caregiver
Fueling our bodies with healthy options can be a challenge when we don't plan ahead. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares a dozen snack ideas for you…
Happy Healthy CaregiverIncorporating Dad with Dementia in the Wedding Plans - Caregiver Spotlight with Lisette Carbajal
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet millennial caregiver Lisette Carbajal who helps care for her dad who has Alzheimer's. Lisette shares how this disease…
Happy Healthy CaregiverDon't miss the National Caregiving Conference
Learn why you want to attend the National Caregiving Conference either in person or virtually. Host Elizabeth Miller shares what she has gained at the…
Happy Healthy CaregiverWorking while Caregiving - Angela DiAnna Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Angela DiAnna. Angela works full-time and is an only child. She cares for her mom who has MSA…
Happy Healthy CaregiverBest Smartphone Apps for Family Caregivers
In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares which smart phone apps have been helpful for her as a family caregiver. You've got them with you all the time…
Happy Healthy CaregiverCompassion Care - Virginia Sampson Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Virginia Sampson who is currently helping her aging parents and cared for her husband who had ALS. Virginia is…
Happy Healthy CaregiverPets improve your health & happiness
In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares how her Shih Tzu Shadow improves her health and happiness. Learn how pets truly help make our lives better. Show…
Happy Healthy CaregiverLGBTQ Caregiver Spotlight - Janet Fouts
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Janet Fouts who was first introduced to caregiving with her aging parents and has spent the last dozen years caring…
Happy Healthy CaregiverPrioritize your own health & happiness
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares the steps she took to begin to be intentional about her self-care while caregiving. She breaks up the process…
Happy Healthy CaregiverQuitting Your Job to Care - Ryan McEniff Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Ryan McEniff who quit his job and moved states away to help his parents after his mom was diagnosed with cancer. His…
Happy Healthy CaregiverHow to find a caregiver support group
Support for caregivers is out there - you just have to know where and how to look. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares 10 different paths where you…
Happy Healthy CaregiverMy favorite services, products, and books
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite services, products and books that have helped her on her caregiving and self-care journey…
Happy Healthy CaregiverPartnering with Your Aging Parent - Jodi Hempel Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jodi Hempel from Tucson, Arizona. At the age of 19, Jodi started caring for her mom who suffered a stroke. Her…
Happy Healthy CaregiverBack to School Self-Care Reboot
As many sandwich generation caregivers are beggining to send children back to school, it's a great time to reflect on putting some focus back on us. In this…
Happy Healthy CaregiverHow we celebrated dad's life
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares about the final week of her dad's life on Earth. She shares about her family's experience with hospice and the…
Happy Healthy CaregiverMusic Therapy - Christina Britton Conroy Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Christina Britton Conroy. Music became Christina's sanity while caring for her father and now her husband with…
Happy Healthy CaregiverGrab & Go Breakfast & Lunch Ideas (Episode 38)
Family caregivers are often on the go! Eating healthy can be challenging. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite grab and go…
Happy Healthy CaregiverWays to Create your Own Independence (Episode 37)
You won't find the time for your own health & happiness - you have to create it. Many family caregivers know self-care is important but many also believe there…
Happy Healthy CaregiverKeeping Your Parents Safe - Karen Bromberg Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Karen Bromberg from Brooklyn, New York. Learn how in 2012 Hurricane Sandy catapulted Karen into being the primary…
Happy Healthy CaregiverHonoring my Dad's Birthday
Losing a parent or close family member is one of the top 5 most stressful life events. It's been almost four years since our host Elizabeth Miller lost her…
Happy Healthy CaregiverManaging Competing Priorities
As a family caregiver, we juggle many competing priorities - our own family, our jobs, the needs of our care recipients, and our own health. It's a lot! So how…
Happy Healthy CaregiverCare Support at Your Starbucks? A Starbucks Family Caregiver Spotlight
In this Caregiver Spotlight episode meet two long-time Starbucks employees who formed a friendship with one of their extra special regulars, John Bozeman, and…
Happy Healthy CaregiverThe power of prayer amplified with technology
In this episode, show host Elizabeth Miller shares how one simple technology tool helped her family amplify the power of prayer when each of her parents was…
Happy Healthy CaregiverTraveling with or without your care recipient
This episode is all about exploring our wonderful world and quenching your thirst for adventure. Host Elizabeth Miller shares stories about how she has…
Happy Healthy CaregiverCaregiving Can Be Funny- Christopher Charles Chaney Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Christopher-Charles Chaney from Tennessee. Christopher is the author of the witty and inspirational "Mama Peaches"…
Happy Healthy CaregiverThe Women Who Inspire Me
Ever consider who are the important women who have influenced who you are today and inspire you to live your best life? Host Elizabeth Miller shares her list…
Happy Healthy CaregiverA Day in the Life of a Sandwich Generation Mom
Take a trip down memory lane as host Elizabeth Miller shares what a day in the life looked like for her as a working mom in the sandwich generation. Elizabeth…
Happy Healthy CaregiverThe Dutiful Daughter - Judith Henry Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Judith Henry, author of The Dutiful Daughter's Guide to Caregiving. Learn how Judith received her wake up call to…
Happy Healthy CaregiverMarriage Lessons learned while caregiving
Marriage can be tough, especially while feeling squeezed in the Sandwich Generation. Host Elizabeth Miller shares 22 lessons learned from her marriage as her…
Happy Healthy CaregiverLearning makes life interesting
Sometimes when caring for others, life can feel repetitive. In this episode, find out how incorporating new things into your day can help you find joy and…
Happy Healthy CaregiverReclaiming Your Health - Chris MacLellan "The Bow Tie Guy" Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Chris MacLellan, the 'Bow Tie Guy' and founder of the Whole Care Network. Learn how Chris managed his grief after…
Happy Healthy CaregiverHaving 'the talk' with your aging parents
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares how her family approached the topics of aging and lifestyle with her parents, particularly about moving to a…
Happy Healthy CaregiverEp 22: Working while Caregiving
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares how flexibility has been the core theme in her career. Living the life of a sandwich generation mom who is caring…
Happy Healthy Caregiver(Part 2) A Chat with Elizabeth's Mom Carole Beighey
(Part 2 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Carole Beighey, host Elizabeth Miller's mother. Listen to this intimate mother/daughter conversation…
Happy Healthy Caregiver(Part 1) A Chat with Elizabeth's Mom Carole Beighey
(Part 1 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Carole Beighey, host Elizabeth Miller's mother. Listen to this intimate mother/daughter conversation…
Happy Healthy CaregiverChoosing the right assisted living community
Choosing the right assisted living community for your care receipient is an important task. Learn what to ask and look for when selecting a happy & healthy…
Happy Healthy CaregiverThe power of music for family caregivers
Music is a great tool for family caregivers because it can quickly help bust a bad mood and turn a day around for the caregiver or care recipient. The right…
Happy Healthy CaregiverTransformation After Loss - Colleen Kavanaugh Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Colleen Kavanaugh who cared for both her parents for a decade while raising children of her own. Learn how Colleen…
Happy Healthy CaregiverRelationships & Love Languages
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller celebrates love and dives into relationships by sharing how the five love languages have impacted her life. Identify…
Happy Healthy CaregiverAttitude, Acceptance & Gratitude
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller talks about the importance of attitude, acceptance & gratitude. She shares small everyday events that bring her comfort…
Happy Healthy CaregiverElizabeth's Sister - Susie Morrell Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Elizabeth's sister and family caregiver Susie Morrell who recently moved from Pennsylvania to Hubbard Lake, Michigan…
Happy Healthy CaregiverAsking for the help you need
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller identifies 9 categories of people and services that are available to ask for help. Show notes with product and resource…
Happy Healthy CaregiverCreating your best life for now & later
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her personal goals and talks about goal setting and dreaming big. Show notes with product and resource…
Happy Healthy CaregiverMeal Plan & Prep tips for Healthier Eating
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares ideas and systems that have helped her focus on healthier eating. Show notes with product and resource links…
Happy Healthy CaregiverCreative Ways to Squeeze Fitness into a Busy Day
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares tips and systems that have allowed her to make fitness a healthy habit. This episode is also packed with creative…
Happy Healthy CaregiverSpreading the Care Across Family Members - Beth Phillips Caregiver Spotlight
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet former family caregiver Beth Phillips from Pittsburgh, PA. Beth learned to not be so hard on herself while caring for…
Happy Healthy CaregiverBeing vulnerable & transparent
Being vulnerable and transparent about our caregiving experiences isn't easy but it has benefits for you and others. Elizabeth shares why she decided her blog…
Happy Healthy CaregiverCreating me time by becoming dispensable
Caregivers often layer on more and more responsiblities but eventually something has to give and it can't be your own health and happiness. Instead, find ways…
Happy Healthy CaregiverHealthy Habits over the Holidays
It's so easy to get off track with our healthy habits over the holidays. We need a plan to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing our health & wellness. Show…