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Episode 18

Exhausted Caring for Someone with Dementia? Here's how to Release the Pressure Before It Breaks You!

If you’re exhausted, frustrated, and running on empty while caring for a loved one with dementia — this episode is for you.

I've spent over a decade caring for both my parents through their dementia journeys, and I open up about the “pressure valve” moments that every carer faces — those points when the emotional weight feels unbearable and you wonder how much more you can take.

In this honest and comforting conversation, I shares how to:

  • Recognize the signs that you’re nearing burnout
  • Release the emotional pressure safely — without guilt or shame
  • Reconnect with yourself while still showing up with love and compassion
  • Understand that every person and challenge you meet along the way has a purpose

You’ll come away feeling seen, supported, and understood — with fresh perspective and gentle tools to help you breathe again, find peace in the chaos, and see your caregiving journey as a space for personal growth rather than just survival.

Press play to learn how to release the pressure before it breaks you — and discover that even in the hardest moments, there’s still room for peace, purpose, and you.

When you’re ready, take the first step toward releasing the pressure and rediscovering yourself — learn more about working with me here,

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Angela .

I’m Angela, a dementia carer who supported both of my parents for over 12 years.
This space is a window into my journey, where I share honest reflections, gentle guidance and practical resources shaped by real-life experience.
Caring has always been deeply personal to me, focused on connection, dignity and doing what feels right for the person, not just the process and my hope is that something you find here helps you feel a little less alone on your own road.