On this episode of GenX Journeys, Paul welcomes Shellie Stark—creative entrepreneur, guided meditation instructor, and host of the brand-new Seen & Supported podcast. Shellie opens up about becoming a caregiver for her mom during and after the pandemic, how she gradually lost pieces of herself, and the exact steps she used to find her way back.
We dig into practical tools Gen Xers can use right now—especially those caring for aging parents while juggling everything else.
What we cover
- How caregiving can slowly make you disappear—and how to notice it
- Shellie's 3 core tips to begin finding yourself again:
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- Ask for help (use your voice, say "yes" to support)
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- Regulate your nervous system (simple 5-count box breathing)
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- Small, consistent self-care (10 minutes to breathe, step outside, a routine that makes you feel good)
- Building community when you don't think you have one (family, friends, friends-of-loved-ones)
- Daily non-negotiables: affirmations on sticky notes, short morning meditation, hydration, Scripture, scheduling connection time, getting outdoors
- Shellie's clean beauty brand IHP Beauty (I Have Peace Beauty)—why she created toxin-free products after an allergic reaction, and how beauty begins within
Connect with Shellie Stark
Website: https://www.shelliestark.com/
YouTube: Seen & Supported with Shellie Stark
Instagram: @iamshelliestark
Twitter/X: @iamshelliestark
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellie-stark-6b493227a
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