“Burnout” is rampant in the healthcare and caregiving professions. “Compassion fatigue” strikes even the most devoted loved ones and caregivers. These can leave us feeling angry, guilty, confused…or just empty. But they are natural, understandable reactions to the lasting and repeated trauma of supporting others through the worst moments of their lives. Here’s how to recognize their effects early and some things to do when they strike.
Most of us aren’t very kind to ourselves, but we need to be. This episode dives into what it really means to be kind...
Dr. April Seifert is a social cognitive psychologist, data scientist, entrepreneur, wife, mother, thriving with MS — and skydiver. She is the co-founder of...
Self-advocacy is part of life with a chronic condition. We find ourselves against a healthcare system that doesn’t have our full interests in mind....
