Happy Healthy Caregiver

A young caregiver is any child, youth, or young adult who cares for a family member due to a chronic illness, physical or intellectual disability, or mental health concern.

Podcast Episodes for Young Caregivers

Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast, Episode 177: Embracing Vulnerability with Nicole Will

Embracing Vulnerability

Nicole Will cared for her grandma Betty and has dedicated her career to enhancing the well-being of older adults, their families, and healthcare professionals. Nicole’s approach blends heartfelt advocacy with strategic innovation, making her a sought-after voice in the care economy. In this episode, we discuss how vulnerability instigates change in our lives and in the care economy, tips for those looking into senior living options, the hope that is being delivered from AgeTech initiatives, healthy grab-and-go meal replacements, and why living with your grandma as a teenager comes with mixed emotions.

Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast, Episode 169: Creating Your Self-Care Team with Nikki Nurse

Creating Your Self Care Team

Nikki Nurse inspires women to live their best lives. As a former family caregiver with 10+ years of practice, Nikki believes that real health and wellbeing come through tending to small moments – in the mundane of our everyday lives. In this episode, Nikki focuses on creating your care team to help you with your self-care and how technology plays a huge role. We discuss how incorporating colors in design, fashion, and other small details can make colossal impacts. Nikki shares her story of how she got ‘lost in the caregiving sauce’ and how with intention and ‘mindful moments’ she has created a happy and healthy flow for her life.

Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast, Episode 159: Caregiving Mental Wellness with Kris McCabe

Caregiver Mental Wellness

Kris McCabe has been the full-time family caregiver for her Grams, Mary, since 2017. With nearly half a million followers on TikTok, Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers while sharing the special bond she has with her Grandma during the progression of this disease. Leading with love, laughter & NY attitude! In this episode, we dive into what a sole caregiving life looks like, share our dislike for internet trolls, explore what Kris would say to “new to caregiving Kris”, discover where lifewithgrams is headed, and extract the various steps Kris has intentionally taken to elevate her overall mental wellness.

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