Laughter and Tears in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Minty Swanson

A Season of Caring Podcast

Can you find humor in the midst of a caregiving journey? Minty Swanson, a caregiver for her husband Chris, who's battling non-small cell lung cancer and carcinoid cancer, certainly can. Join us to talk about the difficulties they've faced, especially during the pandemic, and how they've found joy even in tough times, laughing together at silly things and planning for the future while cherishing the present.
As a caregiver, grief can sometimes sneak up on you. Minty shares her unexpected journey with grief and the importance of recognizing and processing it for self-care. We also dive into how God has been present in her caregiving journey, providing beautiful moments of reflection and peace. Learn how Minty has learned to prioritize self-care by spending quality time with her grandkids, channeling her emotions into mixed media artworks, and relying on Jesus and his unfailing word to guide her through life's challenges.
(0:02) Caregiving and Finding Humor
(7:04) Grief and Caregiving
(13:37) Caregiver Peace and Contentment

Chapters

1. Laughter and Tears in Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Minty Swanson (00:00:00)

2. Caregiving and Finding Humor (00:00:02)

3. Grief and Caregiving (00:07:04)

4. Caregiver Peace and Contentment (00:13:37)