Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "Feeling Full & Finally Free," Jeanette Yates emphasizes the importance of comprehensive emergency plans for caregivers, whether caring for their loved ones at home or taking a well-deserved break. Learn how to identify potential emergencies, establish emergency contacts, and implement immediate actions during Read More
How do you choose the right car for you? Is it about function or style? Do you care about gas mileage or color? This week Lynn celebrates paying off her favorite car and talks about all of the poor car choices she made prior. They also share their past mistakes Read More
Send us a Text Message.SummaryJeanette shares her personal story about going on vacation while her mom was hospitalized. She discusses how setting boundaries, practicing mindfulness, and using positive self-talk helped her relax and be present with her family. Jeanette also emphasizes the importance of intuitive self-care and how it contributed Read More
Why decision dairies? We want to give everyone an opportunity to share their story focused on a single decision. Think of this podcast as an online diary to help you remember your why, keep you motivated or help someone who may be making the same decision. Please come on our Read More
So many decisions when it comes to owning a dog, What breed? Girl or Boy? Short hair or long hair? Big or Small? Puppy or Older dog? Picking a dog name? Lynn and Bruce share their dog decisions and experience with the most challenging dog breeds. One dog so challenging Read More
Celebrating the 50th episode as a major milestone, Lynn and Bruce share the story of how the Podcast originated. They talk about the purpose "The Why?" that motivates them to keep the Podcast going. It isn't for the likes, to make money or become famous. It is to connect to Read More
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Jeanette discusses the importance of setting boundaries as a caregiver and focuses explicitly on different types of boundaries that come into play when taking a break. She explains the physical, time, and emotional/mental boundaries and how they all work together to provide a Read More
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "Feeling Full & Finally Free," Jeanette Yates explores the importance of setting healthy boundaries for caregivers. She shares her recent experience of making critical decisions for her mom in the ICU and how boundaries have helped her make confident choices without the Read More
What is Lion Dancing? Great storytelling, a tribute to Chinese tradition and a martial arts workout all in one performance. Meet Jason and Joshua as they describe where this tradition originated and how they became so passionate about sharing it with the community. As you listen, imagine yourself personifying a Read More
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of “Feeling Full & Finally Free,” Jeanette Yates discusses setting healthy boundaries for adult caregivers. Using her "blueprint" strategy, Jeanette guides listeners through self-awareness, self-advocacy, and self-assertion to establish effective boundaries. This episode incorporates insights from boundary experts Henry Cloud, John Townsend, and Melody Beattie. Read More
Why should you decide to coach? Bruce Layfield, a long time soccer coach, talks about his realization that coaching brings more joy than playing or winning. Lynn shares an usual benefit after watching Bruce coach before they were married. You may want to sign up to be a coach after Read More
Lynn's father, Russ describes becoming a father and all of the decisions he made as he raised his two daughters. Jobs he took or didn't take based on their location. And the introduction of a new bedtime story routine with the invention of the "Taco eating Billy Goat" who travels Read More
Send us a Text Message.The other day, I posted a 15-second clip on TikTok that went viral. Some people were so thankful for my quick thoughts, and others said I was a really big jerk! What was all the fuss about? Sometimes, what we think of as caregiving is really enabling Read More
Send us a Text Message.In this special episode of "Feeling Full & Finally Free," host Jeanette Yates delves into codependency and its profound impact on caregiving relationships. Drawing inspiration from Melody Beattie’s transformative work, Jeanette offers listeners a clear understanding of codependency, how it manifests, and why it matters.Discover the Read More
On this episode, we decided to celebrate fathers all week long rather than one single day. Father's Day gift buying is hard and Lynn shares some funny Father's Day gift fails. What does any Father want? Often referred as the "Forgotten Holiday" - Bruce shares his parenting experience and tries Read More
Send us a Text Message.In June, inside our Self-Caregiver Facebook group, we’re discussing JOY: how to find it within ourselves, nurture it through self-care, and cultivate it in our caregiving experiences and beyond. I’ll be sharing guided meditations, journal prompts, and other helpful resources so you can feel full of Read More
In this episode, we explore the decision to learn a new language. The decision seems easy with unlimited benefits. However, our guest James Smith, describes the two most important: People and Mental Health. This episode will get you inspired and asking yourself: "When can I start?" Our guest provides the Read More
Send us a Text Message.While we are on a self-care break and transitioning to the new format of the podcast, we're excited to share some of our favorite interviews with self-care experts!In today's episode you'll learn how ICF accredited life coach, Monselete Bowden empowers people to unlock their creative potential Read More
Picking a college major is hard. Hear how one college student has zero regrets after he completed his freshman year majoring in hospitality. This episode has practical insights about fun college classes and life long job perks. This major makes you want to go back to college and actually study. Read More
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the first trailer for 'Feeling Full & Finally Free: A Caregiver's Healing Journey.' In this brief introduction, host Jeanette Yates unveils the exciting rebrand from 'From Guilt to Good' and shares what you can expect from the upcoming season. Discover the deeper focus on personal Read More
