A guys caregiving survival guide.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Your Killer Life podcast, Tammey gives the microphone to her co-host, Griff Woodford who talks with guest Michael Baltierra in this special episode that is centered around the caregiver. Whether a cancer diagnosis or any other long-term life-altering disease, the caregiver is the patient’s key ally serving as a person of support and care. Often unassuming and occasionally ignored, we learn firsthand the struggles, triumphs, and needs of our unsung anchors. Griff and Mike share their caregiver stories, unique perspectives, and outline the pressures that are often felt by men as they address fear, emotion, stress, and the often oppressive societal norms that are counter to the valid emotional needs and mental health of the caregiver.

“…there's this big misconception, whether it's with the actual patient or the caregiver, that this is supposed to take a specific amount of time.” -Griff Woodford Click to tweet

Topics in this Episode:

• Introduction

• Our caregiver Stories

• Male perspective and introspection

• Mission oriented mindset

• Caregiving and patient partnership

• Trained to limit emotion

• Caregiver resources for the workplace and finances and home

• The hard parts of caregiving

• Losing acquaintances and gaining friends

• The rewards of becoming stronger

• Becoming a resource for others

• Adapting to the “after”

• The healthcare experience may not be the same for everyone

• Signing off

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