Skip to main content
Caregivers Haven

Caregivers Haven

By Saundra Boyd

Caregivers Haven is a community for and by Caregivers. It is dedicated to family caregivers of the mentally ill, however most of what we do can be beneficial to any caregiver.
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

When a Caregiver doesn't feel like being a Caregiver

Caregivers HavenFeb 04, 2024

00:00
01:00:09
When a Caregiver doesn't feel like being a Caregiver

When a Caregiver doesn't feel like being a Caregiver

This episode of Caregiver's Haven podcast is vulnerable, raw, real and a few tears were shed. Listen to five Caregivers share tips on what they do when they don't feel like being a Caregiver.

Feb 04, 202401:00:09
22 - Back to the Basics: Spiritual Self-Care

22 - Back to the Basics: Spiritual Self-Care

This is the final episode in our Back to the Basics of Self-Care series. Alesia Brown and I talk about self care of our spiritual self, loving ourselves, guarding our hearts and minds and more tips for Spiritual self-care.
Dec 23, 202139:16
21 - Back to the Basics: Self-Care & Mindset

21 - Back to the Basics: Self-Care & Mindset

This is number four in the Back to the Basics series. Nicole Dauz and I discuss how having a positive mindset is essential for Family Caregivers. She some easy tips to calm and reset that are simple and free. #caregivertips #selfcare #mentalhealth

Dec 14, 202155:02
20 - Back to the Basics: Self-Care & Exercisse

20 - Back to the Basics: Self-Care & Exercisse

This is the third in our Back to the Basics of Self-Care series. In this episode of Caregivers Haven Podcast, we discuss exercise as it relates to self care. Our special guest is Stephanie Marie of Stephanie Marie health coaching. She is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist and shares some great self care tips for us Caregivers. I loved our talk especially as she when she said "Exercise is medicine".
Oct 21, 202101:07:27
19 - Back to the Basics: Self Care & Sleep

19 - Back to the Basics: Self Care & Sleep

We are continuing on with our Back to the Basics with Self Care Series. In Episode 19 we discuss Back to the Basics: Self-care & Sleep. Our speicial guest is Anne Taylor RN from Scandic Health.  #Sleep #Caregivers #Familycaregiversofthementally ill
Sep 01, 202139:05
18 - Back to the Basics: Self care & Nutrition

18 - Back to the Basics: Self care & Nutrition

This is the first of our Back to the Basics series..... Back to the Basics: Self-care and Nutrition. Robin Allen joins us. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She shares great information about nutrition and how it relates to self-care. Her three tips? Put your name on the list, prep your food, and love your "cells".
Aug 13, 202147:11
17- Holiday and Seasonal stress strategies

17- Holiday and Seasonal stress strategies

Ten tips to help you strive through the holidays and Fall and Winter months.
Dec 24, 202037:56
16 -Meet Jennifer, the caregivers caregiver

16 -Meet Jennifer, the caregivers caregiver

Jennifer shares her Caregiving journey after taking care of her Mom with alzheimers.
Nov 30, 202049:05
15 - Sheila shares her caregiving journey with a loved one who has passed on.

15 - Sheila shares her caregiving journey with a loved one who has passed on.

Sheila shares her experience in hopes to help support other caregivers who may be going through similar circumstances.

Nov 19, 202032:57
14- Caregiving Journey of a Mom caring for her Autistic son.

14- Caregiving Journey of a Mom caring for her Autistic son.

Tray Kearney shares her lived experience of taking care of her Autistic son from the caregivers point of view.
Nov 12, 202041:39
12- Jackie's Caregiving Journey

12- Jackie's Caregiving Journey

November is Caregivers month and at Caregivers Haven we are spotlighting a different Caregiver each week on Caregivers Haven Podcast to share their Caregiving experience.
Nov 05, 202031:50
11 - Dr. Melissa Mitchell breaks down psychotropic medications.

11 - Dr. Melissa Mitchell breaks down psychotropic medications.

Dr. Melissa Mitchell, Senior clinical Mental Health Pharmacist and Associate professor, discusses psychotropic medications and answers questions from other Caregivers. Great information for Caregivers.
Oct 13, 202041:28
10 The Art of Self-Calming

10 The Art of Self-Calming

We all know about Self-care but are you prepared to Self-calm in a stressful situation? Let's get you prepared!
Sep 30, 202021:06
09 - Crisis Intervention

09 - Crisis Intervention

We discuss what do you do when your family member is escalating towards a manic episode?
Aug 20, 202034:25
08 Bipolar Disorder

08 Bipolar Disorder

A discussion about Bipolar Disorder with Jeff, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Jackie, Family Caregiver.
Jul 28, 202040:23
07 Smiling with the Reiki Coach

07 Smiling with the Reiki Coach

Discussion with the Reiki Coach about the energy of smiling.
Jul 15, 202028:11
06 My Coronavirus experience.

06 My Coronavirus experience.

Three of us in my family were infected with coronavirus. Listen to full story.
Jul 01, 202031:16
05 "Stay well together or get sick together".

05 "Stay well together or get sick together".

Self-distancing and more to protect from Coronavirus.
Mar 18, 202023:37
04 Self Care- Lesson learned

04 Self Care- Lesson learned

I've learned the hard way that you can't serve from an empty vessel. Self care is Self preservation.
Mar 10, 202015:19
03 Listeners share how they relax

03 Listeners share how they relax

Listeners share how they relax.
Feb 18, 202013:23
02 How do you relax?

02 How do you relax?

We discuss the importance of relaxing.
Feb 11, 202013:14
01 Introduction to Caregivers Haven

01 Introduction to Caregivers Haven

My first podcast discussing why Caregivers Haven Podcast was created.
Jan 13, 202017:08