Sometimes self-care is getting your important paperwork together. Other practical self-care activities that result in peace of mind include: keeping our loved ones safe, advocating for ourselves, finding ways to make caregiving sustainable, and making our home a place we want to be.
Podcast Episodes

Messy Caregiving
In this milestone 200th episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, I’m thrilled to share something extra special with you—I’m introducing two amazing people who mean the world to me: my sisters! You may already be familiar with my older sister, Susie Morrell, who was our mom’s primary caregiver for many years and has been featured on two previous episodes. However, this is the first time you’ll meet my younger sister, Anne Woodbury, who has also been a part of our caregiving journey. Together, we’ll reflect on our upbringing, caregiving experiences, and what it’s been like to share the care for over a decade. We’ll also dive into our current caregiving roles, including our care plan for our brother Tom, who lives with a developmental disability. Plus, we’ll talk about what self-care really looks like for us now.

Forever Caregiving
Kelley Coleman is a California mom to two amazing boys and full-time caregiver for her son with multiple disabilities. She is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book draws upon over a decade of experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast we talk about why Kelley treats caregiving like a job, the advantages of not having a formal diagnosis for her son, how to secure the right insurance case manager, the unexpected gifts from their son’s service dog, and how Kelley mitigates sleep deprivation and strives to make caregiving sustainable.

Organizing Copious Care Data
Tara Ross brings a wealth of personal experience and unwavering support to fellow caregivers, drawing from more than a decade of caregiving roles. Having navigated the complexities of caring for a veteran, her in-laws, and balancing the needs of young children and pets, Tara intimately understands the challenges caregivers face. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Tara shares her journey of overcoming caregiver burnout and implementing strategies to prevent future exhaustion. She also discusses how her own caregiving journey inspired her to develop innovative products to assist other caregivers. And, Tara introduces a transformative visual tool designed to help caregivers assess their energy levels and maintain balance in their lives.
- Messy Caregiving – Natalie Elliott Handy and JJ Elliott Handy
- Communicating with Persons with Dementia – Teepa Snow
- Become a Badass Advocate – Erin Galyean
- Navigating Military Family Caregiving – Caira Benson
- Reclaiming Your Identity – Ashley Jackson
- Unpacking Family Expectations – Lynn Abate-Johnson
- Long Distance Caregiving – Elizabeth Miller
- Self Care for Caregivers – Susanne White
- Fun Activities with Your Care Partner – Patti Lafleur
- Life After Caregiving Ends – Susie Morrell
- Live Without Regret – Rayna Neises
Articles & Event Replays
- TV Segment: How Technology Can Be A Part of Your Care Team
- Caregiving Advice I Gained from Watching Ted Lasso
- Writing a Self-Care Plan or Your Own Caregiving Plan
- How to Have 'The Talk' With Your Parents About Assisted Living
- Navigating the Role Reversal with Your Parents
- 3 Strategies to Improve Your Home Care Experience
Product Reviews
From Our Gift Shop
Learn from Other Caregivers
Help Keeping It All Together
More Practical Favorites
Other Practical Self-Care & Caregiving Resources
- Digital Course: Six Steps to Infusing Self-Care into Your Caregiving Life
- Uber Caregiver program
- Cindy and Christina Hardin-Weiss are a wealth of information on how to help your care recipient live independently for as long as possible. Check out their Adaptive Equipment Corner videos on YouTube.
- Hospital Stay, Discharge Planning, Rehab, and Home Care Guides & Checklists
- Mediation & Conflict Coaching Services
- Check out our general resources page and our partner discount page.