Calm & Grounded with Michele

A gentle reflection inspired by the Inspired Caring podcast to offer hope and support.

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Adapting to Change with Care and Possibility

There are moments in caregiving when things begin to shift. A change in communication.A change in mobility.A change that may be subtle at first, and then becomes more noticeable over time. In this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I spoke with Jason Nickelson, a speech language pathologist...

by Michele Magner — May 27, 2026 aging well calm & grounded caregiver support inspired caring podcast speech therapy the caring framework

When You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

A small task here.A little more responsibility there.Until one day, you realize you are carrying much more than you expected. In this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I sat down with Doug, who shared his experience supporting both of his parents through different stages of care. What stoo...

by Michele Magner — May 20, 2026 calm & grounded care planning caregiver burnout caregiver support inspired caring podcast the caring framework

Releasing the Weight of Guilt

In this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I shared a personal experience of visiting my mother-in-law and noticing how quickly guilt can take hold, even in the first few moments. It didn’t come from something I had done wrong. It came from a thought. A thought about what I could be doing m...

May 13, 2026 calm & grounded caregiver guilt caregiver support emotional wellbeing inspired caring podcast the caring framework

Sustaining Yourself in a Season That Feels Endless

There are moments in caregiving where it can feel like there is no end in sight. What may have started as small acts of support can slowly grow into something much bigger. More responsibility.More time.More emotional weight. And at some point, you may find yourself wondering how long you can ke...

by Michele Magner — May 06, 2026 calm & grounded caregiver burnout caregiver support inspired caring podcast self care the caring framework

When Boundaries Begin to Shift Something

Boundaries can feel uncomfortable. Even the word itself can bring up tension.A pause.A sense of resistance. Especially in caregiving, where so much of what you do is rooted in helping, supporting, and showing up for others. In this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I shared a reflection on...

by Michele Magner — Apr 29, 2026 calm & grounded caregiver boundaries emotional wellbeing inspired caring podcast self care the c.a.r.i.n.g. framework

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

In this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I sat down with Tanya Godwin to talk about what it really looks like to find support along the aging journey. There are so many moving pieces.Medical care. Living arrangements. Finances. Family dynamics. And often, all of this is happening during a...

by Michele Magner — Apr 22, 2026 advocacy calm & grounded caregiver support inspired caring podcast senior care resources the c.a.r.i.n.g. framework

Making Decisions Without Losing Yourself

Where someone will live.What kind of care is needed.What the next step should be. In this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I shared a reflection on just how many decisions we make every single day, and how that can begin to wear on us over time. It is not always the decision itself that f...

Apr 15, 2026 calm & grounded caregiver support decision fatigue inspired caring podcast intentional living the c.a.r.i.n.g. framework

Holding Space for Grief Along the Way

It shows up in quiet ways.In small losses that happen over time.In the realization that life is changing, even while it is still unfolding. In this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I sat down with Kay Cronholm to talk about the many layers of grief that caregivers experience. There is gri...

by Michele Magner — Apr 08, 2026 anticipatory grief calm & grounded caregiver grief inspired caring podcast self care the c.a.r.i.n.g. framework

Getting on the Same Page When It Matters Most

It’s the conversations. The conversations with siblings who see things differently.The conversations where no one feels fully ready.The conversations where there isn’t a clear right answer, only a necessary one. In this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I sat down with Debbie, who shared h...

Apr 01, 2026 calm & grounded caregiver support decision making family dynamics inspired caring podcast the c.a.r.i.n.g. framework

Surviving the Whirlwind

Life sometimes feels like a whirlwind. A high school graduation filled with pride and emotion.A medical crisis.Hospital stays.Rehabilitation.A transition into assisted living. Life doesn’t pause when caregiving intensifies...it layers. And sometimes that layering stretches us beyond what feels su...

by Michele Magner — Mar 25, 2026 calm & grounded care transitions caregiver stress decision fatigue grounding inspired caring podcast

When Your Body Starts Saying “No”

Sometimes the changes in our bodies are subtle. A cough that won’t go away after certain meals.A feeling of tightness in your throat.Fatigue that lingers longer than it should. In this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I had a conversation with my mom about her experience developing food se...

by Michele Magner — Mar 18, 2026 adult onset food sensitivities assess calm & grounded caregiver health healthy aging inspired caring podcast

When to Call for Help

For many caregivers, the words Adult Protective Services can feel intimidating. It can sound official. Serious. Even scary. But in this episode of the Inspired Caring podcast, I sat down with Pam Moriarty, a supervisor for Adult Protective Services in Nebraska, to talk about what APS actually doe...

by Michele Magner — Mar 11, 2026 adult protective services calm & grounded caregiver support inspired caring podcast navigate self-neglect

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