A Season of Caring Podcast
A Season of Caring Podcast is a place to find hope for your Season of Caring. Pointing listeners to the hope they can find in God even in the busyness and loneliness of caregiving. I want you to know that I see you and God sees you. What you are doing is not only difficult, and often overwhelming, but it's also one of the most important and rewarding things you can do.
The guests featured are both everyday family members who are caregiver survivors and those who are still in the middle of their caring season. At times, you will meet professionals who bring their experience and compassion for you to our conversations.
I want you to feel encouraged and hopeful after our time together, so you can spend this season with no regrets, living content, and loving well.
A Season of Caring Podcast
Lessons in Love and Boundaries: Stories of Hope with Marlene Boryszewski
Have you ever wondered how caregivers find the strength to support their loved ones through the toughest of times? Join us in this deeply moving episode as we sit down with Marlene Brzezinski, a pastor and family recovery coach, who has navigated the complex journey of caregiving within her own family. Marlene recounts her heartfelt experiences, from helping her husband recover from numerous surgeries to supporting her father through brain cancer, and now, caring for her mother. Discover the power of small, compassionate acts like singing "You Are My Sunshine" to a loved one in their final days, and learn how Marlene's mother found healing through hospitality after her father's passing.
We also tackle the profound emotional challenges that come with caregiving for individuals facing melanoma, COVID-19, and substance use disorders. Marlene sheds light on the importance of setting personal boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and recognizing divine support through the people around us. With practical advice and deeply personal stories, this episode is a testament to the resilience and grace of caregivers everywhere. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you with a deeper understanding of the multifaceted world of caregiving and the strength it requires.