This 10 minute visualization meditation will help you feel calm and focused by imagining peaceful scenes or positive outcomes in your mind. We will use this visualization to find your goal feeling for the holidays to use in figuring out what to say yes to. This practice can also improve your mood and help you stay motivated to reach your goals. Download the free Scanxiety toolkit at : https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools Duration: 10 minutes Level: Everyone Focus: Guided Visualization Episode Tie In: "Caregivers, STOP Saying No—Here’s What To Do Instead!" The Cancer Caregiver Podcast  

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in caregiving? Discover how saying 'Yes' to the right things can transform your journey. In this episode, we’ll redefine boundaries, shifting from a mindset of negativity to one of empowerment. Through a guided visualization and practical tips, you’ll learn how to prioritize joy, create meaningful moments, and take back control—even during life’s busiest seasons. Say 'Yes' to yourself and the life you deserve. Find the Scanxiety Toolkit at www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools    

This is a companion breathing exercise of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast.   A deep breath in through your nose fills your body with calm, while a strong breath out through your mouth helps release any tension or extra energy. This simple exercise can help you stay balanced and in control, no matter what you’re feeling. Download your Scanxiety Toolkit at http://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools Duration: 6 min Level: Everyone Focus: Strong Exhale

The holidays can feel magical—or completely overwhelming, especially for cancer caregivers.  In this episode, we dive into the real struggles of balancing caregiving, traditions, and expectations during the festive season. Learn simple strategies to set boundaries, manage emotional overwhelm, and rediscover small moments of joy. Plus, I’ll share a quick breathing technique that can instantly help you feel grounded. Whether you love the holidays or dread them, this episode will help you make them work for YOU.  Find the Scanxiety Toolkit at www.cancercaregiverpdocast.com/tools

This is a companion breathing exercise for Episode 12 of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast. This 10 minute breathing exercise will help you find the pauses in your day. This technique will give you the ability to reset and give you the opportunity to shift your mindset.  Download your Scanxiety Toolkit at http://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools Duration: 10 min Level: Everyone Focus: Find the Pause in your breath

Caregiving can feel like an endless sprint, but hidden in your day are tiny pauses that can transform everything. In this episode, I’ll show you how to find these moments of stillness and use them to reset, breathe, and reclaim balance—no matter how chaotic life feels. Let’s turn those pauses into your greatest tool for caregiving strength. Find the Scanxiety toolkit at www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools

Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to feel grateful during the holidays? Join Charlotte as she unpacks why gratitude feels so hard for cancer caregivers and how to reclaim it in a way that truly serves you. With practical tips and heartfelt insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective on making gratitude meaningful—without the guilt. Download your Scanxiety Toolkit at www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools  

Struggling to fall back asleep in the middle of the night? In this episode, Charlotte shares a simple counting breath technique that can help you calm your mind, relax your body, and drift back to sleep peacefully. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to restful mornings with this powerful, easy-to-use tool.

One of the hardest and most powerful things you’ll do as a caregiver is embrace the truth of your journey. In this episode, discover the strength of radical acceptance and learn how facing hard truths opens the door to living fully each day with your loved one. Tune in as we navigate through the courage needed to find meaning and moments of joy, even amidst the struggle. Click play to explore how acceptance can be a pathway to peace in the chaos. Go to www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools to find the resources mentioned in this episode

In this episode of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast, we’re talking about something many caregivers feel but often resist—crying. Join Charlotte as she explores why letting yourself cry is not a sign of weakness, but rather a vital release that helps relieve stress and build emotional resilience. Learn the science behind the benefits of tears, personal insights from her own journey, and why embracing vulnerability, even in front of others, can deepen connections and create support. Tune in for a compassionate reminder that it’s okay to let it out—you’re not alone in this. Find more cancer caregiver support at www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com  

This episode dives into the heavy reality of being a cancer caregiver when the world around you feels chaotic and overwhelming. From news of political turmoil and violence to personal struggles, the combination of external and internal pressures can feel like too much to bear. How do you focus on caregiving when the world itself feels dangerous? Learn practical strategies to help filter out the noise, set boundaries with media and people, and regain control of your well-being. Understand how to shift focus away from fear and anxiety by recognizing the good that still exists, practicing gratitude, and creating boundaries to prioritize what really matters—both for yourself and your loved one. Listen to hear how Charlotte manages the weight of caregiving during uncertain times and learn how to reclaim your sense of peace, even when everything feels like it's falling apart.

Are you a cancer caregiver feeling frustrated by empty offers of help, leaving you to do everything on your own? In this episode, Charlotte reveals the game-changing strategy that transformed her caregiving experience. You’ll learn exactly how to ask for the help you need, who to ask, and how to handle it when people don’t show up. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear, actionable plan to finally get the support you deserve—so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start focusing on what matters most. Find the complete free workshop video and workbook for your Support Blueprint at https://unique-architect-9113.ck.page/4fa8e18b6f

In this episode, you'll discover how to reclaim your sense of normalcy and peace while waiting for those critical MyChart results. As a cancer caregiver, you'll learn three essential strategies to navigate the waiting game: how to practice mindfulness to stay grounded, the importance of setting boundaries with your patient portal, and conserving your emotional energy for when it's needed most.

In today's episode, you'll learn three crucial strategies to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of starting a new cancer treatment. Discover how different coping mechanisms, whether it's cancer prepping or using irritation as a shield, can impact your relationship. Learn the powerful concept of a "Cancer Moon” and how to plan for them in a way that nurtures connection and rest. Listen to the episode and find out how a Cancer Moon could be the transformative escape you both need.

This is a companion episode to Episode 4 “Frozen in Place: How to Overcome Cancer Caregiver Decision Paralysis”. This five minute slow breathing exercise will help you learn how to use your breath as a self-preservation tool.    Duration: 5 minutes Level: Everyone Focus: Learning to breathe slow for a count of 4 in breath and out breath. Episode Tie in: Episode 4 Frozen in Place: How Caregivers Can Overcome Decision Paralysis”

Imagine finishing this episode feeling lighter, more in control, and equipped with a simple yet powerful tool to combat the overwhelming stress of caregiving. That’s exactly what you'll get after tuning in. In today’s episode, you'll discover: Why your brain might feel like it’s stuck on autopilot when you're stressed and how to snap out of it. The science behind stress and its impact on your decision-making and memory. A practical breathing technique that you can use anytime, anywhere to immediately start reducing stress. So, grab your headphones and get ready to transform your stress into calm – you deserve it. Let’s begin!

Want to feel empowered to ask for the help you need as a cancer caregiver? This episode will have you'll walking away knowing you're not alone and truly understanding how to navigate the complex emotions tied to caregiving. In this episode, you'll learn: 1. Why it's not your fault you struggle to ask for help – discover the deeper, underlying reasons beyond just feeling busy or overwhelmed. 2. How to break down the communication barrier between you and potential helpers – understand why your friends and family seem to stop offering help and how to open those lines of support. 3. The surprising positive impact on others when they help you – realize that asking for help can actually make your friends and family feel good and strengthen your caregiving circle.   Don't miss out – your path to feeling less trapped and more supported starts here. Listen in and let's make your cancer caregiving life just a bit easier together!

By the end of today's episode of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast, you'll have a fresh perspective on self-care that will empower you to genuinely take care of yourself while caregiving—without the guilt or the commercial pressure.  Here are three things you'll discover in this episode: 1. The reality of how the self-care industry has been monetizing your need for relief and the true cost it has on your well-being. 2. How to pivot from the empty concept of self-care to the practical act of self-preservation, putting your genuine needs first. 3. Practical techniques to listen to your body’s cues and meet your own needs, thus making you a better caregiver in the process. Imagine this: Charlotte shares a candid moment when her smartwatch tells her to breathe right in the middle of teaching a yoga class. She’s already focused on her breath, yet this reminder frustrates her, underscoring how hollow and misplaced the modern self-care industry can feel. If you've ever felt this way, you're definitely not alone. Join us for an eye-opening episode that challenges the mainstream self-care narrative and offers you realistic steps towards self-preservation. Listen Now!

After finishing this episode, you'll walk away feeling more in control and better equipped to handle the overwhelming moments that come with being a cancer caregiver. This episode is designed to help you prioritize self-care while maintaining your vital role in supporting your loved one. Here's what you'll learn: 1. Recognize Your Own Needs: Learn to identify when you're starting to feel overwhelmed and understand why acknowledging these feelings is crucial for both you and your loved one. 2. Self-Advocacy Skills: Discover how to confidently voice your needs and create space for your own well-being without feeling guilty. 3. Taking Effective Action: Understand how to implement small, actionable steps that cater to your well-being, making you a more resilient caregiver. And for a moment of true connection, picture this: you're in the exam room, watching the oncologist remove a seemingly endless drain from your loved one's neck, your vision blurring, and you're teetering on the edge of fainting. What could you do differently to keep yourself grounded and effective in such a crucial moment? Listen to find out, and let’s make your caregiving journey just a little more manageable.

Before this podcast officially gets started, I'd like to share my thoughts on cancer caregiving so you can be very clear on what to expect from me and know that each 15 minute episode won't be a waste of time because I know time and words matter. This is the manifesto for the Cancer Caregiver podcast, the show that makes self-preservation achievable in 15 minutes or less. In this episode I challenge the narrative of the 'cancer warrior' and shed light on why your role as a caregiver is equally heroic. I share personal insights and practical advice on why prioritizing your needs is crucial—not just for you, but for your loved one. If you're ready to transform your caregiving journey and reclaim your joy, listen now.  Life's short, cancer sucks, but you deserve to enjoy your life. Tune in, subscribe and find the newsletter at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com