164 - Kate Washington - Caregiver Support

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today Cynthia invites Kate Washington to talk about her experience as a caregiver and to share what she has learned.  They talk about resources and tips to prevent burnout.  Kate’s experience is with her husband, and Cynthia’s is with the elderly, but they also touch on caring for adult children with disabilities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kate Washington is the author of</span> <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/659447/already-toast-by-kate-washington/"> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America</span></em></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(Beacon Press, 2021) and a frequent speaker on the systemic challenges facing family caregivers. Her writing has appeared in</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The New York Times</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">TIME</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Eater</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Catapult</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, and many other publications. She holds a Ph.D. in Victorian literature from Stanford University and lives in Sacramento. Connect with her at</span> <a href= "https://www.kawashington.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">kawashington.com</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">or on Twitter</span> <a href= "https://twitter.com/washingtonkate"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">@washingtonkate</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis.</span></p>