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The Self-Caregiver, Jeanette Yates

Helping women caring for aging parents take back their time without the guilt, even if it’s all on you.

I am a lifelong caregiver who understands the challenges of balancing self-care with the demands of caring for others. I eventually discovered the power of prioritizing our own needs without sacrificing the care we provide our loved ones. I now help caregivers create sustainable self-care practices that allow them to reclaim their time and reconnect with the moments and people they love. Through m

y podcast, YouTube channel, and online Self-Caregiver community, you get access to self-care resources to help you feel good, not guilty

My signature program, The EMPOWERED Self-Caregiver Cohort walks you through my C.A.R.E. Framework so that you can redesign your caregiving experience, achieving balance, wellness, and the joy of living fully for both you and those you care for. My mission is to help caregivers find balance, reduce burnout, and live fulfilling lives while still providing the care they are so passionate about giving.

10/27/2025

"Caregiving wasn't about filling in the gaps at the expense of leaving holes in my own life."

In this week's podcast episode, I read a short excerpt from my book, From Guilt To Good Enough. Go check it out: https://open.substack.com/pub/selfcaregiver

10/24/2025

The wellness industry will tell you that you just need their product or service to feel balanced, better, or at peace. That is misleading. In my latest bonus episode on Substack, I discuss why vague words, or green words as they are called in marketing, are potentially harmful, especially to worn-out caregivers and what we can do about it. Find the full episode on my Substack @ theselfcaregiver

10/23/2025

Somewhere along the way, I confused being my mom's caregiver with being her healer. I wanted to fix her, I wanted her to be better, to be well. This caused two main problems: my hypervigilence and never being able to turn off "caregiver" mode (much less put my phone on DND). it also led to frustration...I kept doing more hoping she would get better enough to not need so much from me, so that we could go back to a less frantic relationship. And honestly, I wanted my mom back. But I was not her savior. I could not heal her. When I let that go, it allowed me to make better choices for her care. It allowed for more gentle caring, of her and of myself.

10/21/2025

I know this is hard...how do you say "no" to someone who needs you. It took me so long to learn how to say "no" and mean it (without being mean). I wrote my book so you don't have to struggle to figure this out on your own....

Grab your copy on Amazon today. (head to my bio for the link)

10/20/2025

Words like "balance" can often be misunderstood. It vague and means different things to different people. That is why it is important to define it for yourself when discussing balance in caregiving.

Listen to Jeff Rossi discuss how he defines balance in a way that is helpful to him as he cares for his parents.

Find his full interview on the From Guilt To Good Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

10/17/2025

If you haven't had the chance to check out the From Guilt To Good Podcast, you are missing out!

Curious about estate planning?
Want to learn more about end-of-life resources like hospice and/or death doula?
Need some encouragement from veteran caregivers?
Are you a man who is a caregiver and feel all alone in caring for your parents?
Wish someone would talk about all the b.s. of caregiving that no one wants to talk about?

From Guilt To Good Podcast has you covered! Find us on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Substack (and probably some other places too!)

10/16/2025

I hear it all the time, "they took care of me, I owe it to them." I am not saying that being kind, helping others, and having a servant heart is wrong. What I am saying is that your parents didn't raise you as part of a contract. They raised you and took care of you (if you're lucky) because they love you. You don't "owe" them. Might you provide care because you love them or out of a sense of gratitude? Of course, but you are not a line in a contract. Understanding that is key to maintaining compassionate care for your loved ones.

10/15/2025

"Building relationships with the right people within that circle of care is critical." ~Jeff Rossi, caregiver on the most recent episode of the From Guilt To Good Podcast.

Jeff shares his personal journey, the guilt he sometimes feels, and the frustrations that arise in caregiving situations. We also bust common myths about caregiving and emphasize the need for caregivers to maintain their own lives outside of their caregiving roles.

Go listen or watch From Guilt to Good wherever you get your podcasts.

10/14/2025

Have you ever watched to a Reel or TikTok, read an article, or listened to a podcast about setting boundaries as a caregiver and thought, "heck yeah! I'm going to start setting boundaries tomorrow!" And then.... well, it doesn't work. Why? Because saying "no" is easier in theory than in practice. "Setting boundaries" sounds doable. Saying "No"? Not so much. What I learned was that I couldn't say no, or set boundaries, with my mom until I was able to set boundaries with myself. So, instead of coming right out of the gate saying "no" to mom, I simply reminded myself that I could say no if I needed to or wanted to. In other words, I stopped automatically saying "yes," even if just in my mind. It was the beginning of a whole new way to communicate with my mom about caregiving.

10/13/2025

Caregiving looks different for each one of us, but we are united as a community of people trying to do our best!

Listen to my latest interview with caregiver Jeff Rossi on the From Guilt To Good Podcast. Jeff and I discuss how he navigates care for BOTH parents, the guilt, and the struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy.

Find From Guilt To Good wherever you get your podcasts.

10/09/2025

Whether you've been caring for your parents for a while or just starting to step in and help them more as they age, I wrote this book for you.

Get your copy today and start feeling confident as a caregiver without sacrificing your well-being.

Grab your copy on Amazon today. (head to my bio for the link)

10/07/2025

Mantra:
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩.
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺.
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.

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