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Caregiver Chronicles

Caregiver Chronicles

By Sarah Brown

This is the story of my personal and professional life as a caregiver. I’ve been a CNA for 15+ years and have 2 children on the autism spectrum. In addition to that I’ve cared for family members with dementia. It can be crazy and overwhelming at times but caregiving is my life. This is our story.
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Caregiver Chronicles Aug 23, 2020

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March 2022 Family Update

March 2022 Family Update

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy give a family update. They cover mask mandates being lifted in schools, Joey's recent battles with illness, Remy joining the track team, Jeremy's battle with long Covid and Sarah's personal healing journey. Plus, they look ahead to what's coming up in April on "Caregiver Chronicles."

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Mar 27, 202226:29
Oh the Stories We Tell (with special guest Chris Templeton)

Oh the Stories We Tell (with special guest Chris Templeton)

In this episode, Sarah interviews Chris Templeton from "Oh the Stories We Tell" about his unexpected journey as a caregiver. He also shares his model to create more meaning and happiness in your life. Which can be beneficial for any caregiver Check it out at www.ohthestorieswetell.com


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Mar 20, 202258:07
Deep Vibes (with special guest Federico Allegro)
Mar 13, 202222:06
Greg Locke and Autism Controversy
Mar 06, 202224:37
February 2022 Family Update
Feb 27, 202227:05
Happy Healthy Caregiver (with special guest Elizabeth Miller)

Happy Healthy Caregiver (with special guest Elizabeth Miller)

In this episode, Sarah interviews the Happy Healthy Caregiver herself, Elizabeth Miller, about her caregiving journey and advice she has for other caregivers.
Links to some of the things discussed in this episode:
Daughterhood Circles -
www.daughterhood.org/new-circle-page-2/
CareYears Training Academy – if people want to use their experience to become a Certified Caregiving Consuitant (i.e. coach) - bit.ly/CareYearsCCC
Happy Health Caregiver coach services- happyhealthycaregiver.com/product-category/caregiver-coaching/

We are affiliated with AngelSense. If you are looking for a GPS tracker to help with a family member who may be an elopement risk, please check out AngelSense at www.angelsense.com/?ref=sarahstelmachbrown
Feb 20, 202240:05
AngelSense (with special guest Jeannie Callahan)
Feb 13, 202230:10
Cannabis Nursing Solutions (with special guest Ashley Wynn-Grimes)
Feb 06, 202236:30
CircleOf (with special guests Alanna McLeod and Kerry Lange)
Jan 30, 202236:06
Driving With Autism (with special guest Andrew Arboe)
Jan 23, 202231:09
Story Time: Joey's Foot
Jan 17, 202220:13
AAC Devices (with special guest Renee Toper)
Jan 09, 202251:20
2021 Year In Review
Jan 02, 202223:31
Holiday Gift Giving for Kids on the Spectrum

Holiday Gift Giving for Kids on the Spectrum

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy look at some tips for giving gifts to kids on the autism spectrum and why traditional gifts might not be the right presents for them.
Dec 20, 202122:19
Profound Autism

Profound Autism

In this episode, we discuss a recent article in "Psychology Today" calling for a label of "Profound Autism" for those on the spectrum in more dir need of services.
Dec 13, 202125:56
New Routines and Adjustments

New Routines and Adjustments

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy discuss new routines, adjustments and some big wins with Joey.
Dec 06, 202126:53
COVID Recovery and Changes Are Coming

COVID Recovery and Changes Are Coming

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy are back to discuss the recent COVID battles for Jeremy, Remy, and Joey, as well as some changes coming to our personal and professional lives.
Nov 14, 202123:22
Remy’s Diagnosis (re-issue)

Remy’s Diagnosis (re-issue)

In this week’s episode, we have a reissue of our interview with Remy talking about his autism diagnosis.
Nov 07, 202119:29
The Time Joey Kicked Mommy’s Butt (Re-issue)

The Time Joey Kicked Mommy’s Butt (Re-issue)

In this week’s episode, we recount Sarah’s struggles with Joey while Jeremy took Remy to the movies. (This is a re-issue of an earlier episode.)
Oct 31, 202121:04
Caring for a Kid with COVID

Caring for a Kid with COVID

In this episode, we discuss our return to quarantine after Remy tested positive for COVID-19 and how we are taking care of him while trying to keep Joey isolated from his brother.
Oct 24, 202117:54
Caregiver Isolation

Caregiver Isolation

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy discuss isolation for caregivers during a pandemic.
Oct 20, 202125:26
Family Update September 2021

Family Update September 2021

In this live episode, we recap the crazy events leading into September and October of 2021. This was recorded live on Facebook and Instagram.
Oct 10, 202140:23
Caregiver Burnout (Re-issue)

Caregiver Burnout (Re-issue)

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy discuss Caregiver burnout and Caregiver stress. (This is a re-issue of a previous episode.)
Oct 03, 202129:11
#JeepLife Giving Back (with special guest Alana Ducharme)
Sep 26, 202122:43
Today's Autistic Moment (with special guest Philip King Lowe)
Sep 19, 202149:02
The Lafaya Way (with special guest Lafaya Mitchell)
Sep 13, 202137:22
August 2021 Family Update and Back to School

August 2021 Family Update and Back to School

In this week's episode, Sarah and Jeremy recap the month of August and discuss Back to School with two autistic children.
Sep 05, 202118:10
Cohen Caregiver Support (with special guest Bill Cohen)
Aug 29, 202133:07
Holistic Help for the Caregiver (with Dr. Crystal Cliff)
Aug 22, 202139:42
1 Year Anniversary (with special guest Dave Carter)

1 Year Anniversary (with special guest Dave Carter)

It's our one-year anniversary. Our friend, Dave Carter, is stepping in the interviewer's chair and interviewing us for this episode.
Aug 15, 202132:35
Happy Autism (with special guest Mishka Sibert)
Aug 08, 202133:51
July 2021 Family Update

July 2021 Family Update

This week Sarah and Jeremy give an update on the family. We continue to discuss Joeys sleep regression, and his progress. We also talk about Sarah's recent resignation from her job as a CNA.
Aug 01, 202121:47
#Vaccinated (with special guest Ajmer D.)
Jul 25, 202119:53
Asperger's Controversy

Asperger's Controversy

In this episode, we tackle the Asperger's controversy and whether certain terms and labels are needed when discussing Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Jul 18, 202119:49
Healthcare Binders

Healthcare Binders

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy look at the different types of healthcare binders for caregivers.
Jul 11, 202123:50
Sleep Regression

Sleep Regression

In this episode, we discuss Joey's recent sleep regression, some previous causes of sleep regression and how it is negatively affecting us.
Jul 04, 202121:54
Family Update #4

Family Update #4

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy update listeners on the changes in the past six weeks; including services for Sarah's grandmother, the end of the school year, preparing for summer school and day trips with kids on the spectrum.
Jun 27, 202123:60
Tribute to Memere Tardie
Jun 20, 202121:05
Echobox Memory Vault
Jun 13, 202125:35
Genetic Testing
Jun 06, 202118:10
"Loop" (with special guest Erica Milsom)
May 23, 202130:05
May 2021 Family Update
May 16, 202128:39
Ice Cream in the Cupboard (with special guest Pat Moffett)

Ice Cream in the Cupboard (with special guest Pat Moffett)

In this episode, Sarah interviews Pat Moffett; author of "Ice Cream in the Cupboard;" about his book and movie detailing his wife's battle with early onset Alzheimer's and his advocacy since her passing.
May 09, 202133:03
Living Life in the Middle (with special guest Pat Sheveland)

Living Life in the Middle (with special guest Pat Sheveland)

In this episode, we speak to bestselling author Pat Sheveland about her new book "Living Life in the Middle" and how it looks at multi-generational families.
May 02, 202137:40
Interview with a Boy on the Spectrum (with special guest Remy Brown)

Interview with a Boy on the Spectrum (with special guest Remy Brown)

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy interview their son, Remy, about his experiences growing up on the autism spectrum.
Apr 25, 202123:50
Autism by the Numbers

Autism by the Numbers

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy look at some statistics related to autism.
Apr 18, 202123:12
The Autism Project (with special guest Joanne Quinn)
Apr 11, 202130:54
Autism Awareness and Acceptance

Autism Awareness and Acceptance

In this episode, we discuss the differences between Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance and why you can't have Autism Acceptance without Autism Awareness.
Apr 04, 202131:49
The Journey of a Dementia Caregiver (with special guest Theresa Stelmach)

The Journey of a Dementia Caregiver (with special guest Theresa Stelmach)

In this episode, Sarah sits down with her mother, Theresa Stelmach, to discuss her grandmother's battle with dementia and Theresa's work as the primary caregiver.
Mar 28, 202137:05
Family Update #3

Family Update #3

In this episode, we recap some of our biggest family moments since our last update; including Joey's attempted sleep study, Remy returning to school and Sarah's grandmother going into a nursing home.
Mar 22, 202120:36