# Carole Leathem

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Suddenly a Caregiver | When Caregiving Chooses You (Christian Encouragement for Caregivers)

Summary: In this episode of the Caretakers Journey podcast, Carole Leathem discusses the unexpected challenges faced by caretakers who find themselves thrust into this role without preparation. She explores the emotional turmoil, grief, and practical strategies for coping with the demands of careta…

Still Recovering | Healing Without Rushing for Caregivers

Summary: Carole Leathem shares her personal journey of healing and recovery, emphasizing the importance of patience, self-compassion, and honoring the healing process. She discusses how caretakers often push themselves too hard and the need to accept that recovery is non-linear and requires gentle,…

Boundaries for Caregivers | When Your Body Says Stop

Summary: In this episode, Carole Leathem shares a personal story about injury and the importance of setting boundaries for self-care. She emphasizes that boundaries are acts of protection, not punishment, and discusses practical ways to listen to our bodies and honor our limits. Chapters: 00:00 Une…

Hope Is Still Coming|Walking Toward Easter When the Road Feels Long

Summary: A comforting and reflective episode for caretakers during Lent, focusing on weariness, God's strength, and slow spiritual growth. Carole Leathem offers encouragement to embrace weariness as part of faith and invites listeners to walk slowly towards hope. Takeaways: God gives strength to …

Finding Joy in the Journey - When Life Recalculates

When the GPS Recalculates: Finding Joy When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan What do you do when life suddenly takes a detour you never expected? A diagnosis. A health crisis. A change in your caregiving journey. A move. A loss. A delayed dream. Sometimes we make plans for our lives only to hear t…

Finding Joy in the Journey - Learning to Recognize the Season You're In

Episode 2: The Closet Full of Seasons Learning to Recognize the Season You’re Actually In What happens when the life you’re trying to live no longer fits the season you’re actually in? Just like a closet full of clothes from different seasons, we can hold onto old routines, expectations, responsibi…

Finding Joy in the Journey - When You're Juggling Too Much

Episode 3 — The Great Caregiver Circus When You’re Juggling Way Too Much Do you ever feel like caregiving has turned your life into a three-ring circus—and somehow you're expected to keep every ball in the air? Doctor's appointments. Medications. Meals. Work. Family. Bills. Phone calls. Insurance. …

Finding Joy in the Journey - Right Outside the Window

Episode 4 — Finding Joy Right Outside the Window Learning to Notice the Ordinary Gifts We Almost Miss What if the joy you're searching for isn't somewhere in the future, but is already right in front of you? As a family caregiver, it can be easy to become so focused on appointments, medications, re…

Finding Joy in the Journey - The Unexpected Gift Shop

Recognizing Gifts You Never Would Have ChosenFinding Joy in the Journey | The Caretaker’s Journey Podcast with Carole Leathem What if some of life's greatest gifts come wrapped in circumstances we never would have chosen? When you're caring for a loved one, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the da…

Finding Joy in the Journey - Learning to Dance in the Rain

Finding Joy in the Journey — Week 6: Learning to Dance in the RainFinding Joy Without Pretending Life Isn’t Hard What if you didn’t have to wait for life to get easier before you could experience joy? For caregivers and caretakers, life can feel like one long season of waiting...waiting for the dia…