How this caregiver harnessed humor in the eye of the storm.

Eldercare Success

13-03-2024 • 49 mins

How Humor and Snark Can Save You as a Caregiver. Seriously!

Welcome to Doing It Best with Elder Care Success, where we uncover how to be a more effective and resilient caregiver. In this episode, your host, Nancy May talks with with Kathryn Lang, a caregiver who found strength in learning how to use humor in tough times. you'll learn how laughter - even on the darkest days - can be used as a vital tool in your caregiving journey, even amidst personal and natural challenges. The two share the wisdom of finding joy, staying flexible, and being present while caring for others.

Tune in to learn about the impact of humor in overcoming difficulties with a smile. This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh, smile, and even find a new way to discover more meaning and purpose in your caregiving journey

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Timeline Summary:

  • [00:0] - Introduction and the role of humor in caregiving.
  • [02:31] - Laughter as a catalyst for hope.
  • [04:17] - The concept of focused flexibility.
  • [07:23] - The significance of being present in healthcare settings for loved ones.
  • [14:52] - Setting boundaries, guilt, and emotional resilience in caregiving.
  • [21:18] - The therapeutic value of sharing caregiving stories and feeling connected.
  • [29:16] - Embracing the uniqueness of mourning and personal healing processes.
  • [43:30] - Unexpected lessons learned through caregiving.

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Guest: Kathryn Lang is an author, speaker, caregiver, and encourager focused on uplifting and engaging through humor and hope. She aims to simplify life's complexities, encouraging individual uniqueness and purpose with a back-to-basics approach. Kathryn's vision involves cheering, entertaining, and engaging, especially within the faith community. She's known as a "Hopesmith," offering personalized coaching and workshops to help others discover their unique potential and live their best lives, all underpinned by a commitment to faith, courage, and the pursuit of simplicity

Host: Nancy A. Mayhas gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business...

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