Caregivers are necessary and courageous in the face of life-altering circumstances. Especially during these trying times, the need for caregivers is particularly crucial as health and wellness crises affect our community’s most vulnerable — children, the elderly, the disabled, and those who live with chronic illnesses. An estimated 53 million American adults were unpaid caregivers in 2020, according … Read More
Caring and Loving Our Men with Health Facts Our men die far too young. In fact, their lifespans are 5 years shorter than women’s on average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Race, economics, mental health and trust play a role in this medical gender gap. Each of those reasons can … Read More
How many times have you put off doing something for yourself because you didn’t think you REALLY needed it, or because you wanted to do for your kids or family first? What are all the things you’ve been needing to do for yourself that are still on your To-Do list? Today, we talk about Investing … Read More
If you have ever questioned whether it was possible to have balance as a working mother, then this episode is for you! Balance is so much more than being able to juggle all the things as a mother. Our ideas and expectations of “balance” are often unrealistic and misguided, which can lead to disappointment, anxiety, … Read More
This is the Season Finale of the Balanced Working Mama Podcast! I hope you loved this season just as much as I did. This final episode features 4 of the Empower Wellness mamas as they discuss their experience of working on improving their wellness in the Empower Wellness Program! Hosted by Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical … Read More