Are you a caregiver for your parents?  Or, perhaps that season is approaching but not quite here? 
Maybe you are the parent and wondering how you can best help your child(ren) prepare. 

Judy Burkle is bringing us a conversation that is a first for The Even While Podcast. 

Since 1999, Judy has worked with thousands of caregivers in their homes, hospice, nursing homes, assisted living centers, and hospitals. 
As a clinical social worker and one who also cared for both of her parents, Judy knows the difficult journey and 

You are going to want to listen in if:

*you are a caregiver 
*your parents are nearing the caregiving age
*you are getting older and want to help your children prepare for when you need care
*you have a friend who could benefit from this podcast

In this episode, you will discover ways to:

*prepare for a caregiving season before it starts
*set a healthy culture 
*prevent burnout
*have difficult conversations with family/siblings

Connect with Judy Burkle:  https://www.coachjudyburkle.com/

PACT Academy

FB: https://www.facebook.com/judy.burkle.1
IG: https://www.instagram.com/judy_burkle__/

Book:
Four Things That Matter Most by Ira Byock

Other related episodes:

https://melindapatrick.org/2021/05/19/eps-143-how-to-move-from-a-tired-life-to-a-restored-life-with-rachel-rauch/

https://melindapatrick.org/2020/11/05/eps-124-how-to-reclaim-hope-in-a-season-of-discouragement/ 

https://melindapatrick.org/2020/10/20/eps-122-how-to-live-in-the-power-of-today-for-a-more-peaceful-tomorrow-with-kathi-lipp/ 

Do you struggle with overwhelm or thoughts that seem to hold you captive? If you’ve felt a bit discouraged, you’re in the right place.

Author Billie Jauss is joining Melinda in this episode. Listen in as Billie shares how God used a painful season to instruct her how to stop her thoughts from being her biggest bully and begin to move in step with Him.

In this episode, you will:

*learn the importance of pausing

*be encouraged that God is present even when the storm rages

*what to do when feelings of overwhelm hit

Then, share this episode with a friend who needs to be encouraged in her waiting season.

Billie's first interview on TEWP - Episode 107 -

Connect with Billie:

Billie's books:
Distraction Detox: Release Emotional Barriers, Restructure Priorities, Realize God's Best

Making Room: Doing Less So God Can Do More

Other mentions:

Jenn Hand: 

Scripture reference: Galatians 5:1 - It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.