In this episode, meet Sherrell D. Mims. She is a family caregiver, registered nurse, entrepreneur, and author. Her passion is empowering caregivers worldwide. In this episode we talk about the importance of securing help in your community, sharing your story, being patient with yourself, seeking a good belly laugh, and proactively dealing with the cloudy days that come upon us.
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- What I’m Currently Reading:
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- My Favorite Things:
- For the Love of Caregiving – Virtual Summit on April 8, 2023
- Sherrell’s Memoir – I Will Wait Until Morning: A Caregiver’s Memoir on Assisting a Loved One with Cancer
- Sherrell’s Anthology – For the Love of Caregiving
- 15 Minutes of Adam Sandler
- Other comedies that make Sherrell laugh:
- Nature Relaxation Spotify Playlist
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- 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. The journal is also now available as a digital download.
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