Have you ever talked with a friend about your struggles, and suddenly, it becomes a competition about who has it worse? I've had many conversations like that lately. Join me on today's episode as I share my reaction to a recent conversation where a friend turns it into a competition to see who has it worse. Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out to me at thespoonieandcaregiverlife@gmail.com Always take care of yourself. https://linktr.ee/thespoonieandcaregiverlife Podcast streaming services Apple podcast Breaker Google Podcast O ..read more

Were you diagnosed with something major? How did you feel? Has anyone ever asked you that question? Join me on today's episode as I share an interaction I had with a coworker about this subject. Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out to me at thespoonieandcaregiverlife@gmail.com Always take care of yourself. https://linktr.ee/thespoonieandcaregiverlife Podcast streaming services Apple podcast Breaker Google Podcast Overcast Pocket Casts Radio Public Spotify https://anchor.fm/spoonieandcaregiver ..read more

I'm sure you have seen the TV commercials and ads about melatonin. They make it seem like the best option before going to a doctor about the lack of sleep you may be suffering from, but there is more about melatonin than what the commercial shows. Join me on today's episode as I share what I discovered after months of taking melatonin to help me sleep. Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out to me at thespoonieandcaregiverlife@gmail.com Always take care of yourself. https://linktr.ee/thespoonieandcaregiverlife Podcast streaming s ..read more

Have you witnessed the closest people to you posting on social media about having extraordinary lives with seemingly no problems? But when you talk to them, their lives are falling apart. I call this the social media trap. Recently I had a conversation with a friend who had fallen into this trap, and his life seemed to be in chaos when we spoke in person. Join me as I share what I think about this comparison trap we get stuck in and the advice I gave my friend while dealing with his situation. Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out t ..read more

We will have people who will build us up and show us how to fight and want the best for us in life. These people will often be classified as bad influences, and we tend to believe this lie. Join me as I share what happened when my wife was recently labeled as a lousy influence towards me. Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out to me at thespoonieandcaregiverlife@gmail.com Always take care of yourself. https://linktr.ee/thespoonieandcaregiverlife Podcast streaming services Apple podcast Breaker Google Podcast Overcast Pocket Cast ..read more

I asked my wife the most challenging question of my lifetime and calmly waited for an answer. She has tried to give up on life several times before, and this time I'm going to go about helping her differently than I ever have before. Join me today to discuss how easy it is to feel like giving up. Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out to me at thespoonieandcaregiverlife@gmail.com Always take care of yourself. https://linktr.ee/thespoonieandcaregiverlife Podcast streaming services Apple podcast Breaker Google Podcast Overcast Poc ..read more

Cheering on someone who is chronically ill is challenging but quite an opportunity in life. I am learning to balance self-care into my life while still managing to be in the cheering section. Listen today as I discuss becoming your spoonies biggest cheerleader! Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out to me at thespoonieandcaregiverlife@gmail.com Always take care of yourself. https://linktr.ee/thespoonieandcaregiverlife Podcast streaming services Apple podcast Breaker Google Podcast Overcast Pocket Casts Radio Public Spotify https ..read more

When you're a spoonie or a caregiver, it feels like you may never be able to achieve the goals you have. Recently I shared some of our plans with our closest friends and was asked an important question. Join me today as I share my answer about how I'm making sure we achieve our goals without our circumstances getting in the way in our home. Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out to me at thespoonieandcaregiverlife@gmail.com Always take care of yourself. https://linktr.ee/thespoonieandcaregiverlife Podcast streaming services Appl ..read more

While facing a chronic illness or being a caregiver, you may have to make your money stretch quite far. Recently, a close friend asked me how Katie and I can make sure we can afford everything we need and more. Join me as I share why I don't mind being on a budget any longer. Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out to me at thespoonieandcaregiverlife@gmail.com Always take care of yourself. https://linktr.ee/thespoonieandcaregiverlife Podcast streaming services Apple podcast Breaker Google Podcast Overcast Pocket Casts Radio Publi ..read more

After changing jobs, I thought it would be easy to adjust to being away from home, but I was wrong! It's tough when you want to be with a loved one to make sure they're okay, but you can't be there all the time. I'll be sharing my struggle with separation anxiety after working from home for almost two years on today's episode. Follow me on Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, and the podcast streaming services listed below. Reach out to me at thespoonieandcaregiverlife@gmail.com Always take care of yourself. https://linktr.ee/thespoonieandcaregiverlife Podcast streaming services Apple podcast Brea ..read more