Preventing Burnout: What Caregivers Need Most

Caregiving is relentless. In this episode, Brandy, Emilia, and guest Maria Lindbergh of Toilet Talk get personal about what actually helps them reset and feel human again. From travel to journaling to two-hour breaks, they unpack how to build in recovery time—plus real resources like respite care, VA benefits, and local programs that can help.

If you’ve ever felt like there’s no time for you, this episode is the permission—and plan—you need.

Chapters:

00:00 Morning chaos and caffeine experiments

08:00 Brandy’s trip to Thailand and OT travel observations

16:28 Why self-care needs to be real, not theoretical

18:50 Travel, time away, and reframing caregiver breaks

26:00 VA benefits, respite care, and affordable support options

45:00 What we personally do to feel human again

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Resources

Find Care Equipment solutions: https://www.asksamie.com/

Caregiver Training from OTs: https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/

CareLab Podcast: https://www.carelabpodcast.com/

U.S. Area Agency on Aging: https://eldercare.acl.gov/

VA Aid & Attendance info: https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound