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How to Succeed in the Caregiving Role No One Trained You For

Episode Notes

Caregiving isn’t side work - it’s a leadership position. Host Jill Mastroianni talks with Jennifer O’Brien, author of Care Boss and The Hospice Doctor’s Widow, about the emotional labor, strategic thinking, and societal blind spots surrounding caregiving. Drawing from her experience leading healthcare organizations as well as caring for her husband and parents, Jennifer challenges the notion of caregiving as “soft” work and offers real-world tools to do it well. We cover everything from palliative care to “go bags” to how not to offer help to a caregiver.

If you're juggling caregiving responsibilities, this episode is for you. And if you're not a caregiver (yet), it’s a window into what your friends, family, or future self may need.

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