In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet former family caregiver Beth Marshall who shares with us about hope, healing, and finding joy in the grieving process. We also talk about tragedies that have linked our world together, the importance of celebrating life, receiving help instead of saying ‘I’m fine’, and how a ’15 minute miracle’ morning routine can set a positive tone for your day.
Listen to the show: Caregiver Spotlight – Beth Marshall
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- Beth has cared and experienced a personal loss of many family members including her Mother in Law “Mozie” (Alzheimer’s), sister-in-law “Kay” (brain cancer) and her mom “Beazy” whose sudden death greatly impacted her life.
- Beth is the leader of the Sisterhood Women’s Group at NewSpring Church in Anderson, South Carolina.
- We talk about how having some advance notice about a death can be helpful in the healing process. Learn more about Anticipatory Grief.
- Elizabeth’s mom, Carole LaFlamme Beighey, wrote a children’s chapter book series called The Waddodles of Hollow Lake that paralleled her experiences of losing her husband and raising four children alone. Here’s the first book in the series:
- Learn more about the Celebration of Life Elizabeth’s family had during the last few days of her dad’s life.
- Beth starts her mornings with what she calls her ’15 minute miracle’ which includes prayer, scripture, listening, and journaling
- Beth has done some work with the American Widow Project which provides support and resources for our nation’s military widows.
- Elizabeth is grateful that Beth Marshall is one of the featured businesses in the Happy Healthy Caregiver Partner Spotlight.
- Happy Healthy Caregiver’s blog is 5 years old this month!
- Elizabeth facilitates a Daughterhood Circle in Atlanta for family caregivers. Check out Daughterhood.org to see if there is a Circle near you or if you’d like to create your own.
- Grief Support Groups and Resources Beth recommends:
- Griefshare.org – seminars and support groups for grief recovery
- Compassionate Friends – support for bereaved families after a death of child
- Open to Hope – helping people find hope after loss
- Beth offers much support on her site GriefSurvivor.com; On her site you’ll find a 6 week complimentary study guide if you’d like to start a support group.
- All of the prompts from the lightning round segment of the show are borrowed from Elizabeth’s book Just For You: a Daily Self-Care Journal. This journal is for anyone (not just caregivers) who can use a little daily reminder to love on themselves. Beth owns a journal and gave one away as a gift. Beth says “the journal is excellent and so full of light and anyone who feels like they are in a rut should go out and buy one.”
- Beth has 3 books related to grief. Prices are better for each from her website: Grief Survivor: 28 Steps Toward Hope and Healing; A Time to Heal, a Grief Journal; Overcoming the Loss of a Pet
- Beth Marshall is offering a book bundle giveaway for the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast listeners. Enter the drawing by emailing your entry to info@griefsurvivor.com and use code ‘HappyHealthy’ you will be eligible to win a book bundle (i.e. 2 of her 3 books). Entries will be accepted through Feb 29, 2020. Two winners will be announced.
- Find out more about Beth’s resources and books on her site: GriefSurvivor.com. She also encourages people to share their stories on her Facebook Page and if you want to see her moments of joy with her grandchilden, find Beth on Instagram.
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Favorite moments & quotes from the episode
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