Post-caregiver stage of being a caregiver

Join the boundaries discussion group The post-caregiver stage of being a caregiver (Episode 48) In this episode, Kay Coughlin talks about some of the most common experiences of being a post-caregiver. What is a post-caregiver exactly? It’s the last of the four stages...

Long-term stage of caregiver responsibilities

Join the boundaries discussion group The long-term or more stable stage of caregiver responsibilities (Episode 47) In this episode, Kay Coughlin talks about what it’s really like to be in the long-term stage of caregiver responsibilities. If you’ve been taking care of...

Early stage caregiver responsibilities

Join the boundaries discussion group The early stage of caregiver responsibilities (Episode 45) In this episode, Kay Coughlin talks about what it’s like to be an early-stage caregiver, including her own experiences with her family. Kay has identified four stages of...
My 10 extra pounds and Human Giver Syndrome

My 10 extra pounds and Human Giver Syndrome

Join the Boundaries discussion group My 10 extra pounds and Human Giver Sydrome (Episode 44) In this episode, Kay Coughlin gets real about the 10 extra pounds she’s put on lately and how her thoughts about her weight are all tied up with the Human Giver Syndrome...

How to dare to live your own life

Join the Boundaries discussion group How to dare to live your own life (Episode 39) When you’re a caregiver, it can be really hard to remember that you’ve got a life of your own, too. But how do you learn what you really want and figure out a way to dare to live it?...

Emotional safety – what it is and why you need it

Join the Boundaries discussion group Emotional Safety: what it is and why you need it (Episode 38) What the heck is emotional safety and why is it so important? In this episode, Kay Coughlin talks about it and how she creates it. One amazing benefit you can expect...
The difference between therapy and coaching

The difference between therapy and coaching

Join the Boundaries discussion group The difference between therapy and coaching (Episode 37) In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, listen to this episode to learn the difference between therapy and coaching. Kay Coughlin talks about when the difference matters,...
Why change is hard

Why change is hard

Join the Boundaries discussion group Why it’s so hard to change – your brain can be such a jerk! (Episode 36) In this episode, Kay Coughlin talks about our brains acting like jerks about change! But why does it happen? Listen to this as an “explainer”...

People can change at any age

Join the community to talk about Boundaries (free) You can change at any age (Episode 34) You can stop believing that change and growth is only possible for younger people! Change and growth is a choice, and it can happen at any age. You can’t force anybody to do it...

You are allowed to have boundaries

Join the community to talk about Boundaries (free) You are allowed to have boundaries (Episode 33) Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro when it comes to boundaries, it’s easy to believe that boundaries are great in every situation…except maybe not when...