E53: Discover Your Needs As A Caregiver
Lisa Allarid was faced with huge adversity and a new normal in December of 2018 when her husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease. She's a mom of 4 and works in the finance industry.
She had to learn about kidney disease, nutrition, and how the donor system works.
Lisa also shares how she stopped taking care of herself, going out with friends and really hitting rock bottom before she realized the importance of her needs.
You will find some amazing golden nuggets about half way through the interview when Lisa shares how she is embracing her new normal by knowing what type of caregiver she is., what her strengths are, and what her weaknesses are.
As she is growing and figuring out how to be a better caregiver and most importantly a better person to herself, she is expressing what she needs. She's a beautiful role model and teaching her children the true meaning of love and caregiving.
Follow Lisa on Instagram at @lisaallarid and @steveneedsakidney
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