In this podcast episode, we have an interview with Caroline. She delves into how our surroundings significantly impact our stress levels and overall well-being. Caroline explains that the environment we inhabit can either contribute to our stress or help us feel more relaxed and at ease.

During the interview, she provides valuable insights into how we can become more aware of our personal lifestyle preferences and shares practical strategies and tips for creating a more supportive and stress-free environment.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between your surroundings and your mental health, and to discover actionable steps you can take to create a more harmonious and fulfilling life.

Book recommended:

Tiny Habits. The small changes that change everything. BJ Fogg

To contact Caroline

https://www.caroline-thor.com/podcast/episodes/

In this episode, I explain the meaning of the term Revenge bed procrastination. It describes the common practice of attempting to complete unfinished tasks from the day just before bedtime. This concept encourages us to reflect on our nighttime routines and emphasizes the significance of what we do before we sleep.

Many of us fall into the trap of trying to catch up on the day's work during those last few moments before bed. It’s essential to recognize that everyone needs time to decompress. Engaging in stressful activities right before sleeping can negatively affect our rest and overall well-being.

Learning to say no to additional tasks, delegating caregiving responsibilities, and setting aside dedicated time for self-care are important steps. By involving others in our daily responsibilities, we can share the load and reduce our stress.

Furthermore, taking a few minutes each day and a few hours each week for filling out our cups is vital. This time allows us to recharge, ensuring we are better equipped to handle our daily responsibilities and maintain a healthier balance in our lives.

In this podcast, I address the challenges women face in various aspects of life. Women are often scrutinized for their appearance, whether they have children, their marital status, and their responsibilities towards elderly parents. Before being hired, women must prove their knowledge and worth, and even after securing a job, they must continually validate their value.

Society imposes caregiver roles on women, expecting them to care for children, the sick, and the elderly. This expectation extends beyond personal life and infiltrates professional settings, where women experience microaggressions and biases. These societal pressures can lead many women, who unexpectedly become caregivers, to leave their jobs.

It's crucial to speak up and bring awareness to these issues. The importance of women's well-being cannot be overstated. Addressing these challenges and advocating for change is essential for creating a more equitable and supportive environment for all women.

In this podcast, I emphasize the crucial role of raising children with feminist values. When we empower our children with these principles, we pave the way for a future where those in power can lead society towards more equitable and respectful treatment for all. The persistence of machismo in our culture often stems from women teaching boys that there will always be a woman to cater to their needs. This mindset must change.

Consider community centers for the elderly: they require a dedicated team to manage cleaning, administration, caregiving, and meal preparation. This clearly illustrates that caring for an elderly person is a multifaceted job that cannot be handled by just one individual. It's unrealistic and unfair to expect a single person to shoulder such a burden at home.

The reality is that caring for the elderly, much like many other responsibilities, necessitates the collaboration and support of everyone in the household. Each family member must contribute to create a balanced and supportive environment. By teaching our children feminist values, we instill in them the importance of shared responsibilities and mutual respect, which are fundamental for a harmonious and just society. Together, we can challenge and dismantle harmful stereotypes, ensuring a better future for everyone.

In today's podcast, I interview the founders of McKenzie Meets Alzheimer’s. They explain how their project started and provide information, tips, activities, and useful tools to create good moments for families with patients who have this disease.

Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Disease (mackenziemeetsalzheimers.com)

In this podcast, I offer you three pieces of advice I´ve just learnt while visitng home:

1. Invite Others to Help Care for Your Loved One: Sharing the responsibility of caregiving can lighten your load and provide better support for your loved one.
2. Don't Wait Until Tomorrow to Do the Things You Want to Do: Embrace the present and make time for your passions and interests today.
3. Avoid Overloading Yourself with Activities; Be Mindful of What You Do: Focus on being present and intentional with your actions, prioritizing quality over quantity.

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Gary Evans, who shares his story as a caregiver and the challenges he had to face to support his loved ones and himself. His goal is to create positive environments with good practices for caregivers.

Link to our new program:

https://www.tumcoeur.com/es/journeytoselfcare

In this podcast, I talk about preparing the place where you will have your loved one so that you feel happy and full of energy. If we are caregivers, it is important that the environment in that physical space is adequate and where we feel happy. Regarding your loved one, it is necessary to take into account their physical care needs, such as having space in the bathroom for special seats, or the existence of ramps or railings, or a hospital bed if needed. I recommend decluttering and letting go of things we have accumulated that we no longer use or like.

link to new program: https://www.tumcoeur.com/es/journeytoselfcare