Hope is Powerful
Karen Sebastian-Wirth has discovered that true hope means more than crossing your fingers and seeing if things will work out. Hope is the strong assurance that no matter what you are going through right now, you will make it through - one step at a time. She will share her story and that of others who have been right where you are now and have gone from rock bottom to the mountain top.
Episodes
37 episodes
Z- Zoom in on the Possibilities
I spent most of my adult life as a caregiver and I complained a lot at the beginning of the journey. I complained then, yet now, I thank God for the positive outcomes and who I have become as a result of the caregiving. I never imagined how har...
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Episode 37
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10:00
Say YES to What You Love - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
So let God work His will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and He’ll be there in no time. James 4:7 MSGEvery single person I know wants to make a difference in the lives of others by...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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10:13
eXercise Every Day - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. Proverbs 30 :17. ESV In the verse I chose to add to this series is a fascinating one from the well known Proverbs 31 woman. When it says she dresses herself w...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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9:10
W - Wear a Smile - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart. Proverbs 15:30 NLTOne of the hardest things about my first husband’s illness (FSHD – Facioscapularhumeral dystrophy) was that it affected the muscles of his face making it hard for him to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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9:38
V - Verify the Truth - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
What You’re after is truth from the inside out. Psalm 51:6 MSGIn this podcast, The Hope Lady remembers a difficult time in one of her care-giving assignments. She learned a lot about releasing unforgiveness and anger in order to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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8:45
U - Unplug - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
Those who humbly serve will see and rejoice! All you seekers-after-God will revive your souls! Psalm 69:32 VoiceThere is no exhaustion quite like the one you may feel as a caregiver. It feels like it will never end and you don’t ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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13:04
T- Take Breaks Consistently - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
Jesus said, Let’s go to the a quiet place and rest awhile. Mark 6:31 NLTCaregiving burnout is very real because you can easily neglect yourself while caring for others. It is imperative that you secure your life vest and wear ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:01
S - Stay Connected - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
S-Stay ConnectedIf one person suffers, all suffer together; if one person is honored, all rejoice together. 1 Corinthians 12:26 ESVActive Self NurtureReconnect with friendsWho are your foreve...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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13:44
Good Mourning - Part 2
This is the second part of the podcast called Good Mourning - Joy does come in the Mourning.Heather is the host of Creating You Podcast. As a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor she has a lot of powerful insights into the process ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:49
Good Mourning - Ride the Waves to Comfort - Part 1
Welcome to Season 2!Hope is Powerful podcast's second season starts with a delightful conversation with Heather from the Creating You podcast. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counse...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:49
Receive Help Graciously - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
In this podcast The Hope Lady returns to talk about a crucial part of caregiving - letting others help you.Stop hinting at your need for helpOne of the characteristics of a martyr in passive-aggressive communication. You t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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12:18
Quit Complaining - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
Do everything without complaining. Philippians 2:14 NLTHere is an excerpt from my book, The Power...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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12:39
Prepare - Pause - Pivot - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
Be fully prepared to hold your ground. Ephesians 6:13 VoiceWhat prepared you to be a caregiver?Most of us went into this experience with zero preparation. In fact, you were thrown into it - sometimes by default bec...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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12:11
Overwhelm Darkness With Light - ABCs of Self-Care
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot extinguish it. John 1:5 VoiceA long caregiving season can feel like a very dark place. I know because I have felt that darkness surrounding me like a wet blanket and chill...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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12:46
Nix Negativity - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure & lovely & dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for & be glad about. Philippians 4:8 TLBYo...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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14:19
Monitor Your Health-ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
Beloved friend, I pray that you are prospering (all is well) in every way and that you continually enjoy good health, just as your soul is prospering. 3 John 1:2 TPT“Nearly three quarters of family caregivers report not going to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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12:24
Learn to Laugh - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
Shownotes:We were filled with LAUGHTER, and we sang for JOY. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What JOY! Psalm 126:2In this podcast, Ka...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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15:45
Kickstart Your Day with Positive Affirmations-ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit – you choose. Proverbs 18:21 MSGI used to hate Mondays. I guess I was like most people I worked with, except that I complained about it a lot. It probably had a lot to d...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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10:37
Journal to Capture Your Thoughts - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
Write down this vision. Write it clearly on tablets so that anyone who reads it may run. Habakkuk 2:2 VoiceI have always wanted to be a classic journaler (is that even a word?) In my ideal world, I sit down to a perfectly or...
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12:30
Infuse Hope - Be a Thermostat-ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
In this podcast episode, Karen Sebastian-Wirth (AKA The Hope Lady) shares the importance of determining your own hope level. You CAN be a thermostat and raise the hope level no matter what is going on around you. This is especially challenging ...
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13:37
Have a Good Cry When Needed* - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. Psalm 56:8 NLT*Be sure to reach out for help with your sadness if it is overwhelming. There are so many who will ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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15:12
Go Outside - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. Isaiah 58:11 VoiceIn this podcast, Karen remembers her journey as a...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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9:39
Forgive Freely - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
In this podcast Karen shares the secrets of how to truly forgive. Family dynamics can be complicated and it is wonderful to know that you can give yourself the gift of forgiveness no matter what the other person has done or is d...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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13:56
Eat Right and Enjoy Every Bite - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
In this episode, Karen talks about the need to eat real food in order to stay healthy and strong.Takeaways:1) Develop a taste for good foodMost of us crave a hot fudge sundae rather than a salad. See, I bet the...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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13:54
Dance with Abandon - ABCs of Self-Care for Caregivers
You turned my mourning into joyful dancing. Psalm 30:11 NLT In this episode, we’re going to look at some ways to enjoy your life a little more without worrying so much about what others might be thinking. Karen starts ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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10:13