Caregiver Warrior

31/12/2025

Happy Happy New Year. 💜

27/12/2025

Here are some realistic, practical and self-affirming New Year’s resolutions for caregivers! Check out my blog! https://bit.ly/2F1fmBg

We have the best intentions when we make our New Year's resolutions, but we don't always stick to our plans. Here are some tips for success.

26/12/2025

My thoughts have a mind of their own! If I’m not careful they will run the whole show and before I know it, I’m watching a tragedy with a horrible ending!

My thoughts run around without any supervision most of the time and the results are usually disastrous.

Fear, recrimination, guilt, judgements, and second guessing take place in my head most of the time without any push back from me.

It’s like I’m in a kindergarten class with open cans of paint all over the room and the kids are allowed to do anything they want! Stuff gets flung all over the place.

So this is a gentle reminder to myself and anyone who needs to hear it that we can at anytime pause to listen to the noise that’s happening in our heads and take control of it.

Even for a brief moment.

I start by actually listening to what I’m saying to myself.

Wow.

That’s enough to put my hair on fire.

Then I can ask myself if what I’m saying to myself is true (usually not) then is it something that is helpful (usually not).

I then say “hey thanks for the feedback but that’s not really helping me right now” and think about something that brings me relief or joy or something I’ve done that’s awesome.

Mind you, (pun) this might only get me relief for a few moments but it’s worth it and offers me a rare opportunity to stop the show my thoughts are putting on.

It’s also training me to be aware of the circus in my head and giving me permission to put an end to it.

If our thoughts are not entertaining us we don’t have to entertain them.

Let remember to get the hook, pull the plug, shut it down and lock them up. It’s like a raid on our brain.

Go for it.

For more helpful info, head to my website caregiverwarrior.com and check out my book “Self Care for Caregivers” to get quick, actionable ways to care for yourself at the link below!
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25/12/2025

Happy, Healthy Holidays to all of the Caregiver Warriors and their families out there. Much love and thanks to you. 💜💙💛💗💚🤍 🖤❤️

24/12/2025

The Holidays can be tough for Caregiver Warriors. Please read my blog about survival and the joy we can find during this challenging time.

Holidays can be stressful yet joyful. Here are some thoughts on how to survive and even thrive these season.

24/12/2025

May you find some small moments of peace and reflection today.

May they remind you how amazing you are.

22/12/2025

Please listen in to this wonderful episode! So much insight into the world of caregiving and how we can thrive.

“We can’t do it alone.”

That truth sits at the heart of our conversation with caregiver advocate Susanne White, founder of Caregiver Warrior, in Episode 91 of A Couple Takes On MS.

To listen, link is in comments below or wherever you get your podcasts. 

19/12/2025

Caregivers know that trying to make the Holidays perfect is daunting. Check out my blog for a softer, more joyful Holiday season.
https://bit.ly/4gN1kRBnfon

Trying to make the Holidays perfect is exhausting and impossible. Let's find some joy and peace instead. Here's how.

18/12/2025

This was a terrific conversation! We touched on all things caregiving including how to survive and thrive the caregiving journey. Thank you All Home Care Matters for having me on this wonderful podcast! Check it out here on YouTube!

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Susanne White as guest to the show.About Susanne White:When Susanne was faced wi...

18/12/2025

Please listen in to this wonderfully real conversation about caregiving, its effect on us and how we can navigate this powerful journey. Thank you A Couple Takes on MS for having me on your podcast! https://bit.ly/3YCcYYk

17/12/2025

Why do we have such a hard time admitting caregiving is hard?

That seems to be more difficult than being brave.

We seem to be able to find the strength to carry on for others but sadly fail to make it easier on ourselves by admitting this is hard.

I’m here to tell you it is hard, and it’s not reflection on us or how capable we are.

It’s just hard. And saying that out loud or to someone we trust doesn’t make us weak, it makes us miracle workers.

Period.

For more helpful info, head to my website caregiverwarrior.com and check out my book “Self Care for Caregivers” to get quick, actionable ways to care for yourself.

17/12/2025

This is such a powerful and profound article. It’s an absolute must read.

Former Wisconsin governor wished he had joined his wife where she was in her Alzheimer’s journey to share more moments of connection and joy