Caregiver's Compass
This is Caregiver's Compass. An uplifting, inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living through their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.
Caregiver's Compass
What is life like after caregiving? Exploring the grief and shifts in life after losing a loved one and raising awareness about the dying process itself- with Brian Smith (episode 76)
*Disclaimer- this episode discusses the dying process*
In this episode, Brian Smith discusses what he wishes he knew to prepare for his wife’s dying process and passing and how his life has shifted following her passing and after many years of being her caregiver.
About Brian:
Brian Smith is a teaching professor at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, IN, USA.
He was the primary caregiver for his wife, Demetria, who was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in early 2006 and passed away in January 2023. They have an 8-year old son, Jude, who motivated and inspired Brian to continue his caregiving journey. In his free time, Brian is a CrossFit enthusiast.
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