In this episode Indrani shares a special meditation to remind you to be kind to yourself when working in, what is often, a thankless job at your shelter.
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Caring for the Caregivers: Dealing With a Lack of Appreciation and Gratitude Part One – Episode #5
You put a lot of passion, love, and effort into supporting your clients at work, and your family at home. It can be challenging (and very emotional) when the people you are helping don’t say “thank you” or show any gratitude for the support and energy you give them. In this episode learn three tools you can use to change your perspective when someone doesn’t show you appreciation.
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Episode Time Codes
00:58 Introduction
02:42 Scenario
03:32 Indrani – Use the “Going to the Movies Tool” to reflect on your actions and reactions when someone shows no gratitude.
08:08 Discussion of the “Going to the Movies Tool”
12:00 Amy – Use the “How do you want to be perceived” exercise to identify your triggers in this situation.
16:46 Discussion of the “How do you want to be perceived” exercise.
21:54 Jeremie – Use PERMA to focus on your side of the relationship and don’t depend on the other person showing gratitude.
27:30 Discussion of the PERMA tool
31:00 Conclusion and summary of the three tools
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode
LINK: Find your strengths using the VIA Strengths Survey
BOOK: Flourish by Martin Seligman
Caring for the Caregivers Meditation – Not Feeling Appreciated by Others – Episode #4
In this meditation Indrani shares a meditation to support you when you are not feeling appreciated by a friend or family member, colleague, or your boss.
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Caring for the Caregivers: Take Care of Yourself FIRST, Then Take Care of Your Family – Episode #3
As a Caregiver in a domestic violence shelter you are faced with the challenge of supporting all of your clients at work, then having to return home and take care of your family. In this episode Indrani, Amy, and Jeremie share the importance of taking care of yourself FIRST by setting boundaries and learning to tell your family a “positive NO”.
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Episode Time Codes
01:03 Introduction of this episode’s scenario
02:56 Jeremie shares a self-awareness exercise called “Going to the movies”
06:35 Amy discusses the four types of boundaries
14:10 Indrani explains how to deliver a Positive No
20:40 Discussion: you are always setting and breaking boundaries.
25:55 Discussion: supporting others in your life with setting boundaries
29:15 Summary of the three tools
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode
BOOK: Coping with infuriating, mean, critical people: The Destructive Narcissistic Pattern – Nina Brown
Caring for the Caregivers Meditation – Using your breathing to deal with difficult conversations – Episode #2
In this meditation Indrani reminds you to breath, and explains why remembering to breath in the middle of a difficult conversation or crisis is the only sustainable way to handle these situations.
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Caring for the Caregivers: Six Tools for Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships – Episode #1
Building and maintaining positive relationships in your life, while working long hours at work and then taking care of family at home, is a huge challenge. In this episode learn the six tools (plus one bonus tool) that Indrani, Amy, and Jeremie use everyday with the important people in their lives.
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Episode Time Codes
01:00 Introduction
02:35 Indrani shares the definition of a boundary and how to use this definition with people in your life.
05:40 Amy shares how to use empathy when listening.
09:48 Jeremie shares how to use 10 minute breaks to change roles in your life and be more present.
16:25 Indrani discusses how to identify when you are being triggered.
21:40 Amy explains the difference between being self-FULL and being selfish
26:47 Bonus tool: “What story am I making up about this?”
28:00 Jeremie asks the question: “Is what I am about to say or do going to improve this relationship?”
31:10 Summary of all six tools and the bonus tool
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode
VIDEO: It’s not about the Nail
BOOK: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Caring for the Caregivers: Introductions and why ILF’s mission to support Domestic Violence Caregivers is so important – Episode 0
As you listen to the “Caring for the Caregivers Podcast” you might be wondering: What is Indrani’s Light Foundation? Exactly who are Indrani, Amy, and Jeremie? Why are they creating this podcast? You can find the answer to all of these questions and more in Episode 0!
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Episode Time Codes
00:59 Introduction
01:45 Who is Indrani? Why is this work important to Indrani?
03:55 Who is Amy? Why is this work important to Amy?
06:30 Who is Jeremie? Why is this work important to Jeremie?
08:40 Indrani’s Light Foundation Mission Statement and history
12:15 The Caregiver Project
15:55 The Caregiver Podcast
20:50 Final thoughts
#TBT Special Interview with Janine Shepherd
In 2012, Indrani Goradia hosted her “Unpasteurized Joy” podcast. She had the honor of interviewing her friend, and author, Janine Shepherd, who is an internationally renowned speaker, and inspired over a million people who watched her TED talk, “A Broken Body Isn’t a Broken Person.” She’s was featured on “60 Minutes”, “This is Your Life”, and CNN’s “Turning Points”, with Dr Sanjay Gupta. Since then, Janine has written a book called, “Defiant: A Broken Body is Not A Broken Person.”
Janine is also known as the “walking paraplegic,” after a tragic accident stripped her of her Olympic dreams and changed her life forever. You can watch her TED talk here: https://youtu.be/bX32U_hfri4
Since the political climate in the United States has been incredibly polarizing in recent months, we wanted to share some inspiration and hope with you today. If you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions of hopelessness, this #TBT podcast is for you!
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Please SHARE this interview with a friend or family member if this inspired you. Also, Janine’s book, “Defiant” gives a detailed account of her story, and it will blow you away. Purchase her book HERE!
“Savor the Season” by Stacie Kenton
“Tis the season,” so it is said. For some, it’s a season of joy. For others, a season of sorrow. And yet for others, it’s a season of chaos and the feelings of the “unknown.” At Indrani’s Light, we teach a workshop series called, “Live A Brighter Life.” One of the modules focuses on self-care. We talk about daily routines and ways to practice self-care that can be accomplished at a moment’s notice. One of those ways is using the outdoors as an outlet and release of negative energy, or absorb the beauty of nature to fill your spirit up with happiness and joy. Whatever your need is in the moment, nature is calling your name!
Our Director of Relationships & Executive Administrator, Stacie Kenton, wrote an amazing blog this month to get us through the end of the year. It can many times be a stressful time for us, and we need a reminder to take care of ourselves.
In her personal blog, “Savor the Season,” Stacie gives us 4 tips to connect with nature:
- Take it outside
- Take full advantage of sunny days
- Savor the season’s pleasures
- Be present
We encourage you to GO HERE and enjoy Stacie’s full blog. As Stacie says here …. “I hope you choose to live in this winter and not just through it.”
2016 “Orange the World” Campaign Video Message: Day 13
Here is Indrani’s “Day 13” personal “call to action” video message to you, as we continue to support the UN Women’s “Orange the World” campaign to end violence against women and girls.
Today, Indrani wants to speak directly to those of you experiencing violence in your homes. You can decide to end violence within your four walls. #my4walls #brightlife #16days
Please share this video on social media! You can find our Facebook page at “Indrani’s Light.” You can access all #16days of personal video messages from Indrani.
Let’s END violence against women and girls together!
“ORANGE THE WORLD”
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