EP 42: Healthy Boundaries for Caregivers with the Self-Caregiver Jeannette Yates

The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to Wellness

In this insightful episode Jeanette Yate “The Self-Caregiver” shares:

• Her powerful personal story as a life-long caregiver (beginning at age 8) who was suffering because she didn’t know how to care for herself, to empowered self-caregiver and coach,
• The therapy modalities that helped her to identify, understand and heal her trauma,
• How learning how to listen to the signals your body is giving you that you need care and healthy boundaries,
• Ways to identify, develop and implement healthy boundaries,
• The importance of taking personal responsibility for your boundaries,
• How critical it is to wisely manage your emotional resources,
• The difference between codependency and love and why that difference matters,
• Where to start if you are trying to develop healthy boundaries, and
• A simple way to begin approaching and incorporating self-care into your daily life, and
• The power and benefits in practicing mindfulness and mindful breathing practices.

Website: www.theselfcaregiver.com

Free resource: The Self-Care Assessment

Mini-course: "Say No and Mean It" (workshop on boundaries)

Instagram: @theselfcaregiver

Bio:

Jeanette Yates is a lifelong caregiver, certified life coach, and Modern Mindfulness and Meditation teacher. As a founder of The Self-Caregiver, she has dedicated her life to helping caregivers prioritize self-care and avoid burnout. Jeanette hosts the popular podcast "From Guilt to Good: Self-care solutions for busy caregivers," where she shares her expertise and interviews other experts in caregiving and self-care.

Jeanette's signature program, The Empowered Self-Caregiver Cohort, has helped countless caregivers develop sustainable self-care practices tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. Her approach combines self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-compassion, and self-care to help caregivers rediscover their worth and reclaim their time.

Jeanette is a seasoned expert in caregiving and self-care. Her passion for empowering caregivers shines through in every conversation, and she has a knack for making complex concepts accessible and actionable. Jeanette's areas of expertise include:

* Identifying and overcoming common barriers to self-care for caregivers

* Developing sustainable self-care practices that fit into a busy caregiver's schedule

* Building resilience and coping with the stress and emotional demands of caregiving

* Balancing caregiving responsibilities with personal needs and goals

* Navigating difficult conversations with loved ones about caregiving and self-care

FREE Mood Cycle Survival Guide: https://myupsideofdown.com/emergency-response-plan/
FREE Facebook Group for Moms with Bipolar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bipolarmomslivingwell
blog: https://myupsideofdown.com/
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myupsideofdown/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myupsideofdown/