Life After Caregiving: Where Grief, Boundaries, and Real Self‑Care Come Into Focus

In this episode, Jeanette Yates reflects on four decades of caregiving that began when she was just nine years old. She shares how early messages about being “a good girl” shaped her caregiving identity, how burnout crept in despite doing all  the self‑care things, and how she slowly learned to listen to what her body and spirit actually needed.Jeanette speaks openly about anticipatory grief, the fog that followed her mother’s death, and the courage it took to make hard decisions—like moving her mom into a nursing home—without letting guilt lead the way. She also offers grounded insight into care technology, ethical AI, and why caregivers deserve tools that support rather than overwhelm.This is a tender, steadying conversation for anyone who has ever cared for someone they love. Jeanette leaves listeners with the message she now carries forward: You have done enough. You are doing enough. You are enough.Jeanette's website(Thank you to Pixabay Folk Acoustic Guitar 138361)"Click Here to Leave a Comment"