Cozy Caregiver Cafe – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the Cozy Caregiver Cafe, where practical advice meets heartfelt conversation.

In this episode I'm thrilled to welcome Kim and Mike Barnes.

This seasoned husband-and-wife team brings their expertise from journalism to the caregiving community through their initiative, Parenting Aging Parents.

Join us as Kim and Mike delve into their real-life experiences balancing the emotional and logistical aspects of caregiving. Mike shares insightful stories about his journey with his mother's Alzheimer's, highlighting strategies for maintaining positivity and connection.

Kim touches on the critical role of managing responsibilities like medical appointments and financial oversight—all essential elements of caregiving, even when it's not hands-on.

Whether you're already in the caregiving trenches or preparing for the journey, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable tips to help you navigate this complex role with confidence and grace.

Connect with Kim and Mike for more insights and support:

• Website: Parenting Aging Parents

• Email: info@parentingagingparents.com

Tune in to gain practical tools and encouragement, empowering you to embrace caregiving with greater understanding and resilience.

Love,

Allison

 

Hello, Cozy Caregiver Cafe family!

Pour yourself a cozy beverage and settle in for an enlightening episode as we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month.

In this engaging installment of our "Planning My Own Funeral" series, we're diving into the ultimate mystery: what happens to the body?

Join Allison as she tackles the important topics of healthcare decisions, organ donation, and final resting plans. From the significant benefits of signing up as an organ donor to choosing between a peaceful woodland burial or a fiery farewell, this episode promises to be both insightful and entertaining.

Explore how to bring peace of mind to your family by making your final wishes crystal clear—even beyond your time. With humor, heart, and genuine warmth, Allison guides you through these vital conversations, ensuring they're as engaging as they are essential.

 

Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family!   What is OK to ask an Autism Mama?   For Autism Awareness Month the Cozy Caregiver Cafe welcomes Desiree Mouzoon Probolsky, an Autism Mom who is an advocate for her non-verbal son, and for all Autism moms.   During this conversation Desiree provides education around "What is Autism?" and an Autism diagnosis, shares how she feels about people wondering if Autism can be "cured" (hint, each child is perfect, "God doesn't make mistakes!"), and takes us inside her life as the primary caregiver for her son.   You will laugh, cry, feel awe, and fall in love with Desiree, an incredible Mama, human being, and angel.   To learn more about Desiree, and her services as a Life Coach for Special and Medical Needs Mamas, please connect with her on Facebook under her full name "Desiree Mouzoon Probolsky"!   With love, Allison

Caregiving Marriage Counseling Advice with Beatriz Vargas

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VIDEO DESCRIPTION: How do I keep my marriage strong during caregiving for my children and my parents? How do I strengthen my relationship during caregiving? How can I communicate better with my spouse? Join Family Therapist Beatriz Vargas to learn how to avoid some of the most common communication traps, and how we can love ourselves and our partners while also caring for our family and friends.

ONLINE PROGRAM: "How Your Family Wins in Caregiving" is a first of its kind online program that walks caregivers, step-by-step, through the major pillars of caregiving, providing legal education on major topics that provides a confidence base for the conversations all families must hold around caregiving. Instead of waiting to lose, your family deserves to win in caregiving, and through an online course, handouts, and live office hours and Q&A, I would love to be guide! https://cozycaregivercafe.com/now

JOIN US AT THE COZY CAREGIVER CAFE!  We've saved a seat for you! <3

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ABOUT ME: Hello Friend! My name is Allison Wyman and I’m a family caregiving attorney, consultant, and coach who has spent about 20 years personally and professionally in the caregiving space. I’m a two-time cancer caregiver to my parents and both diagnoses happened at pivotal times in my personal and professional life. My Dad died in 2006 and my mom is cancer-free and enjoying time with her grandson. I have lived the spectrum. Caregiving called me and I was not prepared. My family was not prepared. And we suffered emotionally and financially more than we had to during an already difficult time. It didn’t have to be that way. It didn’t have to be that way. And I don’t want this to happen to your family. Here’s the good news! Regardless of your caregiving situation, you have the chance, right now, to prepare yourself and your family for whatever is to come. I would love to be your guide for this season. I want your family to win in caregiving. And I believe you can!

LEARN MORE ABOUT BEATRIZ VARGAS:  Grace Fueled Wife Podcast, @thegracefueledwife on Instagram

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Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family,

In today's Episode we hear from Reiki Master Ryoko Suzuki, as she shares her caregiving journey, how Reiki helped her, how Reiki can help all caregivers, and how we all can do Reiki on ourselves!

Reiki has been a life-changer for me, and I wanted you to hear from it directly from my Reiki mentor.

With love,

Allison

Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family!

In this Episode caregivers everywhere receive coaching from Sergio Rojas, a Former Executive Director for the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition!  Come receive a lesson from the best on micro-habits, breathing, and self-love!

Learn more about Sergio here!  https://vitalitybysergio.com/

Big hugs to all of you!

Love,

Allison

 

 

 

Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family!

In this Episode we're joined by Mandy Martini, a Mapuche writer and teacher, who has helped members in over 35 countries address stress and trauma using kuyfi kimün, which is Indigenous knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Listen to remember the natural state of your body, and how your body holds so many answers.

To learn more about Mandy, visit her website here:  https://m-martini.com/

All caregivers are superheros, and we've all gone through trauma and stress.  Whatever season you're in, I'm sending you so much love.  Please know you always have a place at the table here at the Cozy Caregiver Cafe.

Love,

Allison

 

 

Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family!

In today's episode we enter the loving energy of Marie Gunn, a caregiver to multiple members of her family.  Marie is a baker and has the most beautiful energy you could ever imagine.  I hope you love this conversation as much as I do!

Big hugs and big love to all of you!

Love,

Allison

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Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family!

I am so excited to introduce you to Mama of eight, and extraordinary soul, Kristin Kearl Wilson!  Kristin is not only an expert on self-care, grace, relationships, and caregiving, but she's also refreshingly honest and hilarious.  In short, Kristin is the real deal in every way imagineable.  I love learning from Kristin-she's a Mama, big sister, and friend all wrapped into one!  So take heart, dear friend.  Kristin is here, and you are here, at the Cozy Caregiver Cafe.

Love,

Allison

Hello Cozy Caregiver Cafe Family!

Here is a very special and personal podcast episode with my Mom.  We recorded this on the last day of our annual mother-daughter roadtrip and we dive deep into grief, new beginnings, and our favorite roadtrip moments!

I'm so glad this conversation is recorded-it's one I will cherish forever.

I hope you enjoy it!

With love,

Allison