Overview

JJ, Natalie, and Emilie are a trio of sisters supporting our mom who is living with Parkinson’s Disease, and a husband who survived cancer. We combine the power of relationships and technology to relate, educate, inspire, and provide resources to individuals of all ages, who are desperately seeking how to support their loved one while also maintaining their sense of self and sanity. Why Confessions? Natalie came up with the title, “Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver” after acknowledging her own reluctance to being a caregiver for husband Jason, who was diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer in February 2022. She realized this reluctance was due to her own guilt and shame related to her feelings of self-doubt and perceived inadequacies, and not due to a lack of desire to support Jason. As she expressed these taboo emotions with sisters JJ and Emilie, they empathized and confirmed their own feelings of guilt and shame for having similar thoughts in the caregiving journey with their mother, who has been living with Parkinson’s Disease for over 20 years. At that moment, they knew there had to be others like them! Reluctant caregivers who wanted to provide the best support for our loved ones while maintaining their sanity. And Confessions was born! On the podcast, JJ, Natalie, and Emilie, along with their guests, discuss their shared experiences to positively impact the lives of caregivers, family members, professionals, and the community at-large as they navigate the complicated world of caregiving. Our goal is to instill hope by giving caregivers permission to share their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing place. A judgment-free space where caregivers can be their most authentic selves, confessing their truths without shame or fear of rejection. Come as you are and leave with a toolbox of resources, to meet the needs of those you serve and yourself. Welcomed and embraced into the Sisterhood of Care.