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The Caregiver Cup Podcast
The Caregiver Cup Podcast is your space to pause, reflect, and refill. Each season dives into themes that matter most to caregivers—like self-care, boundaries, emotions, and rediscovery—so you can show up as your best self. Join a supportive community that believes when your cup is full, you can care with more strength, joy, and compassion.
The Caregiver Cup Podcast
How To Deal With Grief When Your Loved One Is Still Here
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Cathy VandenHeuvel
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Episode 156
In this episode, I’m talking all about those feelings of grief and loss when your loved one is still here. I’ve experienced this several times and was filled with guilt and shame for feeling this way. I'm unpacking:
- What is loss
- What is grief
- 2 types of loss/grief caregiver experience while their loved one is alive
- Signs and symptoms of loss/grief
- 5 stages of grief
- Some steps you can take that may help ease your journey