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.
Episode highlights include:
-What caregiving looks like across different life stages and relationships
-Lessons learned from becoming a caregiver at a young age
-The unique challenges of supporting a loved one with mental health needs
-How to balance compassion with boundaries over time
-Reframing asking for help as a strength, not a weakness
-Finding growth and meaning through long-term caregiving and loss
Helpful links from the episode:
-www.debbierweiss.com
-Podcast: “Maybe I Can”: https://www.debbierweiss.com/blog
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