In this episode of The Great Detour™ podcast, Jess speaks with Isabel Melgarejo, founder of Tum Coeur, an organization dedicated to guiding family caregivers through the challenges of caring for loved ones. She is also the host of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, a show focused on caregiver support.
Jess shares her personal journey of navigating her father's health challenges, while Isabel reflects on becoming a caregiver at 20 and how it shaped her mission to support others. They discuss the emotional toll of caregiving, the importance of setting boundaries, and strategies for having difficult conversations with loved ones. Isabel also emphasizes the need for self-care and building a supportive community.
This episode offers practical advice and reassurance for anyone facing the realities of caregiving.
Key Takeaways:
- Managing the emotional and logistical challenges of caregiving
- Initiating essential yet difficult conversations
- Prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries
- Planning ahead to ease caregiving burdens
- Finding support and community
About Isabel Melgarejo:
Isabel Melgarejo is the founder of Tum Coeur and host of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, which is a show dedicated to supporting family caregivers. After her father’s passing in college, Isabel was thrust into a caregiving role, learning firsthand the importance of open conversations and support.
With a background in engineering and project management, Isabel developed a structured program to guide caregivers through both emotional and logistical hurdles. Passionate about balance and family connections, she approaches caregiving with compassion and practicality.
When she’s not creating senior care strategies, Isabel loves traveling and exploring new cuisines—because life is too short not to savor every moment.
Learn More about Isabel Melgarejo and Tum Coeur:
Website: https://www.tumcoeur.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumcoeur/
A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast: https://pod.co/a-time-to-care-the-caregivers-podcast
Learn more about The Great Detour™
Website: www.thegreatdetour.com
Instagram: @thegreatdetour
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