Happy Healthy Caregiver

10/27/2025

🎃 'Tis the season to make a gratitude pumpkin! INSIDE: Gratitude pumpkin / Zoom into exercise / Daughterhood Circles / Claiming the care role / Sponsorship opportunity -

10/27/2025

It's difficult to be vulnerable and reveal how we are really doing.

Fine is not a feeling.

I found that once I started to really open up about my challenges with caregiving, things got easier and I felt lighter.

Sometimes we have to let the cracks show in what is going on to let the light in.

What would happen if you removed the mask you may be wearing?

10/25/2025

Family Caregiver, Dan Contreras and the DAV organization he works with, is interested in your feedback to continue to evolve the Caregiver Support program they offer. Listen to episode 216 of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast to learn more: https://bit.ly/HHCPod216

DAV

10/25/2025

New podcast episode from Happy Healthy Caregiver for 10/25/2025 -

You can listen from your favorite podcast platform, directly from the Spreaker links below, or from the Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast page.  Each episode has show notes (with related links, photos, quotes and more) that can be found by clicking on the episode image from the Happy Healthy Caregi...

10/24/2025

A few fa-boo-lous sneaky self-care tips for you this Halloween season.

10/23/2025

We are a little over a month away from Thanksgiving! Wouldn't a gratitude pumpkin make a stylish and creative centerpiece on your dinner table? All you need is a pumpkin and a Sharpie. Write something on the pumpkin each day that you are grateful for.

Make it a family event.

10/22/2025

Family caregiver, Dan Contreras, explains how does DAV supports veterans and their spouses - including caregiving support! Learn more in episode 216 of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast. https://bit.ly/HHCPod216

10/22/2025

Dan Contreras is a U.S. Army veteran, proud husband, and devoted caregiver to his wife, Teresa. After years of service and leadership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans)—including his role as National Commander—Dan has become a strong advocate for both caregivers and care receivers.

Like many military spouses and family members, Dan didn’t initially see himself as a “caregiver.” That changed when, as a DAV leader, he sought to better understand the DAV’s Caregiver Support Program by completing the onboarding process. Now, he’s on a mission to raise awareness and provide resources for the 70% of veterans who are caring for loved ones.

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Dan shares:

The resources DAV offers to support veterans who are also caregivers
How his perspective on self-care has shifted as Teresa’s cancer journey has progressed
The creative outlets he and Teresa enjoy together, including Legos, crafts, and hobbies that bring them joy
How something as simple as a karaoke app helps him relieve stress and recharge

Listen or watch on your favorite podcast platform or from the episode show notes page: https://bit.ly/HHCPod216

Thank you, Rare Patient Voice, for sponsoring this episode.

10/21/2025

I heard this phrase the other day, and it stuck with me! As caregivers, we often push aside our emotions to stay strong for everyone else. But healing starts with acknowledging what we feel—whether that’s grief, frustration, joy, or exhaustion.

✨ It's not a weakness to feel. It’s the pathway to healing.

10/20/2025

🎵 You'll want to turn this one up! INSIDE: Family caregiver anthems / Walk yourself to healthy / Alz research opportunity / Find strength & support in caregiving / Sponsorship opportunity
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Songs speak to how I’m feeling. Fellow family caregivers tend to ‘get me’. Put those two things together and we’ve got a strong need for some Caregiver Anthems!

10/20/2025

Speaking to groups of caregivers is my profession! I share my programs to companies, faith communities, associations, government organizations, and non-profits. I have also presented programs for health professionals to earn CEUs.

Check out my speaker reel, read client recommendations, and discover the four popular topics I present on: https://bit.ly/HHCSpeaking.

Message me and we can schedule a time to connect!

10/17/2025

October 20 is National Mammography Day. Take the time now to schedule your routine mammogram or encourage someone you love to schedule theirs.