75: A Lifetime of Caregiving: Debbie Weiss on Love, Loss, and the Challenges We Don’t Always See

<p>Dr. Lakelyn sits down with Debbie Weiss, author, speaker, and host of the “Maybe I Can” podcast, for a heartfelt conversation shaped by more than 40 years of caregiving. From supporting her father after a stroke at age 17 to raising a son with autism and caring for her husband through cancer and mental health challenges, Debbie shares the lessons she’s learned across a lifetime of care. Together, they explore the often unseen realities of caregiving, including mental health, boundaries, asking for help, and finding meaning through loss.</p><p><strong>Episode highlights include:</strong></p><p>-What caregiving looks like across different life stages and relationships</p><p>-Lessons learned from becoming a caregiver at a young age</p><p>-The unique challenges of supporting a loved one with mental health needs</p><p>-How to balance compassion with boundaries over time</p><p>-Reframing asking for help as a strength, not a weakness</p><p>-Finding growth and meaning through long-term caregiving and loss</p><p><strong>Helpful links from the episode:</strong></p><p>-<a href="http://www.debbierweiss.com"><u>www.debbierweiss.com</u></a></p><p>-Podcast: “Maybe I Can”: https://www.debbierweiss.com/blog</p><p>To learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving  newsletters, visit <a href="http://www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats">www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats</a>. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at <a href="mailto:caregiverchats@homeinstead.com">caregiverchats@homeinsteadinc.com</a>.</p><p>Like, subscribe, rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform.</p><p>Follow us on social media:</p><p>Instagram: @caregiverchatspodcast @homeinsteadinc</p><p>Facebook: @homeinsteadinc</p><p>YouTube: @homeinsteadinc</p><p>TikTok: @homeinstead.inc</p><p><br></p>