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when do I get a life with Kathi
episode 42: when do I get a life? with Kathi
When your loved one has dementia and can't be left alone, and you are the only caregiver, it can leave you asking the big question,
When do I get a life?
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planning the perfect death with Jess
Death is something people aren’t comfortable talking about. Lucky for you, Jess and I aren’t those people.  I dive right in and ask Jess the biggest caregiver question of all,
“Are you ready for your mom to...
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frustrated by a narcissistic mother with Melissa
It's difficult to watch a parent die. It's much more frustrating when the doctor says your parent has been cured from cancer, but they decide to give up on living anyway.
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 "She didn't want to be helped. And then to...
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how to be good enough
Do you know, we're allowed to feel "good enough" whenever we choose?
Yep, it's a choice we can freely make.
In this episode, I share a personal story of a challenging moment at dinner the day before my father died of...
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do we have free will?
Do we have free will?
That's one of those philosophical questions that I never even thought about before a friend of mine insisted that the future is fixed.
Then I looked into the research and, low and behold,...
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freakout at 30,000ft
It's often hard to calm our own minds when we're in panic mode.
Sometimes we freak out.
Sometimes it takes a calming word from a friend or even a stranger.
Listen to what worked for me.
I’m here whenever you need to...
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steamy texts
Do you talk or text?
Texts are the mode of communication with my family when I'm out of state caregiving.
My husband and I also send lots of photos back and forth.
Listen to see what kind of steamy texts we like to...
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tragedy in paradise
My cousin is missing.
Lost among the thousands of others in the tragic fire in Lahaina, Maui 5 days ago.
Wishing everyone peace as we figure out the way forward.
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I’m here whenever you need to chat.
Take care,
xoxo...
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in a perfect world
Did you know it's possible to choose to live in a Perfect World?
Yes, it is. And, it's a wonderful place to be.
Listen up and I'll show you how.Â
I’m here whenever you need to chat.
Take care,
xoxo Lani
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I just want to die
I just want to die!
Not words that you want to hear when you're a caregiver.
Because, caregiving is hard. No matter the circumstances.
It's especially hard to tell the difference between when you're actually needed...
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how to have the best life ever
Ever wonder how to have the best life ever?
Well, I've got 6 great tips for you right here.
To you on my 60th birthday.
I hope they serve you well.
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I’m here whenever you need to chat.
Take care,
xoxo Lani
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from the earth to the sea
Sometimes you just have to remember what life is all about.
You live and you die.
And, hopefully have the most wonderful ride in between.
Wishing you the best.
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I’m here whenever you need to chat.
Take care,
xoxo...
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