Navigating Grief, Growth, and God's Presence: Stories of Hope with Debra Hallisey

A Season of Caring Podcast

Ever felt lost in caregiving? Have you struggled with the grief and transformation that comes with this journey? Rayna Neises, your host, engages in a conversation with Debra Hallisey, a veteran caregiver and the brain behind Advocate for Mom and Dad. Debra candidly opens up about her nine-year-long caregiving journey, emphasizing the significance of self-care and self-compassion in this challenging season.
They discuss the often-neglected subjects of caregiver grief and trauma. The persistence of fight/flight/fear mode, even post-caregiving, and overlooked caregiver grief is something they delve into. Also pondering delayed grief, an emotion common among caregivers managing a multitude of life circumstances.
But it's not all gloom! This episode also brings out the transformative power of caregiving, and how it fosters self-awareness and deeper relationships. Debra reflects on her journey of finding peace despite her grief. She also discussed how God is always present and how caregiving changed her relationship with her mother. This episode is a treasure trove of heartfelt stories and practical insights for anyone also in a caregiving season.

Chapters

1. Navigating Grief, Growth, and God's Presence: Stories of Hope with Debra Hallisey (00:00:00)

2. Navigating the Seasons of Caregiving (00:00:04)

3. Grieving and Adjusting to New Normal (00:07:33)

4. Transformative Caregiving With God's Presence (00:19:13)

5. Finding Peace in Grief (00:30:11)