The Self-Caregiver, Jeanette Yates

The Self-Caregiver, Jeanette Yates Helping women caring for aging parents take back their time without the guilt, even if it’s all on you.

I am a lifelong caregiver who understands the challenges of balancing self-care with the demands of caring for others. I eventually discovered the power of prioritizing our own needs without sacrificing the care we provide our loved ones. I now help caregivers create sustainable self-care practices that allow them to reclaim their time and reconnect with the moments and people they love. Through m

y podcast, YouTube channel, and online Self-Caregiver community, you get access to self-care resources to help you feel good, not guilty

My signature program, The EMPOWERED Self-Caregiver Cohort walks you through my C.A.R.E. Framework so that you can redesign your caregiving experience, achieving balance, wellness, and the joy of living fully for both you and those you care for. My mission is to help caregivers find balance, reduce burnout, and live fulfilling lives while still providing the care they are so passionate about giving.

Cheers to the new year and new opportunities to tend to our own needs as we tend to the needs of others. We are a collec...
12/30/2025

Cheers to the new year and new opportunities to tend to our own needs as we tend to the needs of others. We are a collective, a community. Together, we can do much, but that means caring for ourselves just as well as we care for others.

I’ll be back next week with regular content, including weekly essays, podcasts, and much more. But, as I try to squeak out a little more of the holiday, here are some of the most popular essays this year. Enjoy!

Head on over to my Substack to read more & subscribe for extra content straight to your inbox to help you feel good, not guilty in your caregiving journey: https://selfcaregiver.substack.com/p/my-top-essays-from-2025

12/27/2025

When it comes to AI tools for caregiving, the most successful companies won't be the ones that focus on promoting their tech. Caregivers don't want technology to replace them; they want something to help them feel less overwhelmed and guilty. Creating tools that help caregivers have more time to connect with their loved ones beyond the caregiving role is essential.

In my recent episode of From Guilt To Good, I spoke with JubileeTV co-founder Ashish Aggarwal about the future of AI in caregiving and how tools like JubileeTV are solving real problems families face when caring for a loved one.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m2P3et2hcxE?si=VDla-ipNL6EYwjxw

I had no idea how much my body carried the stress of caregiving until I started to work through it in therapy. Your body...
12/04/2025

I had no idea how much my body carried the stress of caregiving until I started to work through it in therapy. Your body may be screaming for help and you have no idea because you are so intuned to other's needs, not your own. When my doctors, from the endocrinologist, to the eye doctor, to my primary care physician all repeatedly said that the caregiver stress was exacerbating and sometimes causing my physical symptoms, the only thing that helped me was to get serious about prioritizing stress-relief. For me, that involved therapy to better understand the roots of it all. Whatever that means for you, I encourage you to find it.

Read more about my journey and start your own at https://www.theselfcaregiver.com/book

12/03/2025

In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski shares his journey and the importance of self-care for caregivers.

Find the full interview on The From Guilt To Good Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Yes, caring for your loved ones is important. We ALL need care. We are made for it. Connection and community are part of...
12/02/2025

Yes, caring for your loved ones is important. We ALL need care. We are made for it. Connection and community are part of what makes us human. The trick is not to forget that your need for care and connection is just as necessary is that of your loved one. Don't give up on staying connected with people outside of your caregiving role.

Learn more-https://www.theselfcaregiver.com/book

12/01/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving?
In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski shares his journey and the importance of recognizing the generational patterns of caregiving that can lead to burnout.

Find the full conversation on the From Guilt To Good Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

"I don't know about 'right' or 'wrong,' but I do know that either choice came with consequences, so I had to decide what...
11/27/2025

"I don't know about 'right' or 'wrong,' but I do know that either choice came with consequences, so I had to decide what would be best or at least good enough in each situation." ~From Guilt To Good Enough book

You don't have to be perfect. In fact, that is impossible. But you can know that you did your best, and that is good enough. You are good enough. You are enough.

Get your copy here: https://www.theselfcaregiver.com/book

A rule is something you want someone else to do or not do. A boundary is what you will or will not do. Usually when my b...
11/25/2025

A rule is something you want someone else to do or not do. A boundary is what you will or will not do.

Usually when my boundary didn't work, it was because I was treating it like a rule. I was saying what I would not do any more but then getting mad at my mom for continuing to ask. Things got a lot easier when I remembered that I was in charge of my boundary.

I discuss all of this and more about my caregiving experience in my book, From Guilt To Good Enough.

Grab your copy here: https://www.theselfcaregiver.com/book

11/24/2025

"When you actually heal, space opens up." ~ Dr. Mark of

Caregiving isn’t just about giving; it’s also about finding a space that allows you to care for yourself.

Join me on this week’s episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast as I dive into the complexities of caregiving with Dr. Mark Ropeleski.

🎧 to From Guilt To Good: https://fromguilttogoodwithjeanetteyates.buzzsprout.com


💬 What is your biggest roadblock to finding space? LMK in the comments

This was one of my biggest struggles as a caregiver. Some things we do are needed. Some things we do are just to be kind...
11/18/2025

This was one of my biggest struggles as a caregiver. Some things we do are needed. Some things we do are just to be kind. But sometimes, the line blurs, and what used to be a "nice to do" turns into a "have to do." How did I get through it? A process that took time and patience. (And I wrote all about it, so that you could get through it too!) Grab your copy today: https://www.theselfcaregiver.com/book

Understanding what you want and need is the first step in figuing out what type of boundary you should build and how. Th...
11/13/2025

Understanding what you want and need is the first step in figuing out what type of boundary you should build and how. This may be tricky at first. "I need a weekend off!" you might say. That is probably true, but it is probably also true that you need to get more sleep or spend some time connecting with your husband or kids each day.

Narrowing in on what would be helpful right now (while you plan that weekend away) can help you know where to start your boundary. My first boundary was that I was going to be home with my family each evening, not running back and forth to my mom's house. How did I manage that and make sure she was taken care of?

These are the things I talk about in my book, From Guilt To Good Enough. Get your copy today! Available on Amazon or at https://www.theselfcaregiver.com/book

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