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Is Your Caregiver Cup Full or Running on Empty?

Have you ever felt your energy, patience, and compassion draining away while caring for a loved one? When was the last time you stopped to check what’s left in your own cup?Welcome to Season 1 of The Caregiver Cup Podcast. This ...

October 14, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 33:43

TRAILER: Welcome to The Caregiver Cup – Season 1: What’s In Your Cup?

Ready for a fresh start? After more than 260 episodes and navigating through some deeply personal caregiving seasons, I've taken a much-needed pause to reimagine what this podcast can be for you. Now I'm back with renewed energy and a powerful ...

October 07, 2025 • Season 1 • 5:02

Personal Update: The Pause Button

Cathy shares a personal update about her absence from the podcast as she takes time to heal and find stillness after eight years of non-stop caregiving, including Denis's recent stem cell transplant recovery. She explains her decision to pause ...

August 12, 2025 • Episode 269 • 4:02

Living at a Hospital House: Real Life, Real Routines, and Unexpected Lessons

Stepping into a hospital house is entering a world most caregivers never know exists until they're suddenly immersed in it. After 45+ days living at Kathy's House while my husband undergoes stem cell transplant treatment, I've discovered the ra...

June 17, 2025 • Episode 268 • 44:32

When Hope Feels Lost: How to Reclaim Your Strength as a Caregiver

Have you ever found yourself in the chaos of caregiving thinking, "I can't do this anymore"? That feeling of wanting to give up is universal among caregivers, especially during prolonged challenges and setbacks.When I hit emotional wall...

June 10, 2025 • Episode 267 • 15:52

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Hi! I just found you on my Apple podcast list and listened to the most recent episode and it feels like a breath of fresh air! Thank you for doing this, I so appreciate! I would love to get on your email list if that’s possible, jmfroehlich85@gmail.com. My husband was diagnosed with ALS almost 2 years ago at 46 years old. I just turned 40 and we have 2 young children 8 and 11. I feel overwhelmed most days and I’m trying to stay strong for my family and especially my children, but as you know this season of caregiving comes with many emotions! Thank you for having this podcast and teaching us how to get back to a peaceful place when times are stressful!

Janesville, Wisconsin