The Power of Preparedness and Parenting while Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Christy Byrne Yates

A Season of Caring Podcast

Imagine the peace of mind that comes with being prepared for the inevitable. Christy Byrne Yates, an educational psychologist, author, speaker, coach, and consultant, shares how her parents' careful planning for their later years gave her the valuable gift of preparedness. Christy explains how being prepared helped her transition into the role of caregiver for her parents, who both had dementia, and how it affected her and her family.
Treading further down the path of caregiving, we delve deep into the challenging terrain of grief while our loved ones are still alive. Christy shares a peek into her emotional journey, highlighting the significance of embracing and expressing these raw feelings. She found writing letters to God, as a robust pillar of strength and resilience during these trying times. Christy inspires caregivers to be kind to themselves, find strength in God, and navigate the caregiving journey with grace and patience by sharing hopeful personal stories.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of caregiving, a testament to the power of preparedness, and a guide to finding strength amidst grief. Tune in to my conversation with Christy Byrne-Akes, and embark on a journey towards compassionate caregiving.

Chapters

1. The Power of Preparedness and Parenting while Caregiving: Stories of Hope with Christy Byrne Yates (00:00:00)

2. Being Prepared, a Gift from My Parents (00:04:26)

3. The Challenges of Grief in Caregiving (00:14:43)

4. Writing Letters to God was a Reminder of His Presence (00:20:40)

5. You Are Valuable and Modeling That for Your Kids (00:24:31)