Welcome,
Mama Bear, Sister Caregiver, and Daughter Caregiver!
I want you to know that I see you, I hear you, and I feel you!
I understand firsthand the despair, overwhelm, and loneliness that can take a toll on the mind, body, and spirit of a caregiver. Five years ago, I was exactly where you are now.
As a sibling and caregiver for my medically fragile sister, who is completely dependent and faces multiple challenges, I’ve been on this journey for over 40 years. I’ve experienced the ups and downs, from being a supportive sibling to serving as her Power of Attorney (POA) and providing stability and care. I’ve witnessed the impact of medical trauma, IEP meetings, caregiver arrangements, therapy appointments, and the toll it takes on families and relationships.
In addition to my caregiving role, I am a Registered Occupational Therapist with 35 years of experience specializing in pediatrics. I am also a Certified Life Coach, with advanced training in relationships, intimacy, and trauma.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with over 1000 diverse families in my occupational therapy practice. I’ve seen families devastated by a diagnosis and overwhelmed by the lifelong journey of caregiving. As an OT, I focus not only on treating the individual with the diagnosis but also on providing support and resources for connection, relationships, and a sense of belonging. Drawing from my own experiences as a caregiver and sibling, I approach caregivers with empathy and compassion, empowering them to shift their mindset from despair to hope, disabilities to abilities, overwhelm by opportunities, and isolation to a sense of belonging. By supporting caregivers in this mindset switch, we free up more time for mental health and overall well-being.
DOES tHIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
Five years ago, I thought I had reached my limit as a caregiver. I was exhausted, isolated, overwhelmed, and constantly fighting for help. There were times when all I wanted to do was escape and take a break. But I couldn’t leave my sister alone, especially considering her medication schedule and the need for someone to be her voice and advocate if she fell ill. Rest and self-care felt like distant dreams that I would talk myself out of pursuing.
Does this sound all too familiar to you?
Then, one day, I stumbled upon an intriguing podcast that delivered a message that resonated deeply within me. It said, “You create your feelings and future through your thoughts. You can shape a better future by establishing a morning routine that declutters your mind and allows you to focus on what you can control, achieving greatness within yourself.” A few days later, a guest speaker on the same podcast spoke about becoming a Life Coach. My curiosity led me to discover what a Life Coach was, and I realized that I didn’t have to be an athlete to benefit from their guidance. That’s when my journey began to become a Badass Life Coach for caregivers like myself. I learned that I didn’t have to run away or seek temporary escapes; instead, I needed to establish a morning routine that nourished my mind, body, and spirit. I also found a Badass Life Coach who helped me uncover and overcome my limiting beliefs, which were the real source of my exhaustion. It wasn’t my sister’s condition; it was my perspective on it. I adore my sister, and she teaches me valuable lessons every single day.
I don’t just talk the talk; I walk the walk of being a Badass Caregiver for my sister and a Badass Life Coach for moms and caregivers who want to find peace and joy in their circumstances, which they wouldn’t change for the world.
So, are you ready to embark on this transformative journey together? Let’s create your Badass life as a caregiver, finding balance in your mind, body, and spirit
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