A Faith-centered Perspective of Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Lizette Cloete

A Season of Caring Podcast

Join us as Lizette shares her unique journey, blending heartfelt personal stories and professional insights, including a charming anecdote about orchestrating her mother’s mobility during an eye doctor appointment. Lizette Cloete, an experienced occupational therapist who found herself navigating the complexities of caring for both of her parents. Lizette's mother experienced cognitive impairments due to strokes, while her father's cognitive abilities rapidly declined following a COVID-19 infection.
Discover the transformative power of mindset in caregiving through Lizette's eyes. She walks us through her transition from feeling overwhelmed to embracing a faith-centered perspective that brought peace and a sense of purpose to her caregiving role. Learn how viewing caregiving as part of God's providence has fostered her personal growth and sanctification. Lizette also delves into the importance of maintaining a healthy perspective and making intentional choices, offering invaluable insights into how coaching can help caregivers navigate the emotional and spiritual dimensions of their journey. This episode promises to inspire and provide practical wisdom for anyone touched by the caregiving experience.

Chapters

1. A Faith-centered Perspective of Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Lizette Cloete (00:00:00)

2. Meet Lizette Cloete: Dementia Coach and Caregiver (00:00:14)

3. Lizette's Personal Caregiving Journey (00:01:51)

4. A Humorous Caregiving Story (00:05:58)

5. Mindset and Caregiving (00:11:48)

6. Perspective and Gratitude in Caregiving (00:14:58)

7. Your Caring Season Will End (00:20:41)

8. Absolute Gratitude (00:23:46)