Life After Diagnosis: Sarah Cart's Guide for Caregivers
Jun 9, 2024 ·
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In this powerful and touching episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, Sarah Cart, a journalist, wife, and mother of four, shares her heartfelt journey of becoming her husband's...
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In this powerful and touching episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, Sarah Cart, a journalist, wife, and mother of four, shares her heartfelt journey of becoming her husband's caregiver when he needed a heart transplant.
Sarah reflects on the emotional and physical challenges, the support from her community, and the importance of faith, grit, and grace.
She provides valuable advice for other caregivers and emphasizes the significance of organ donation. Through her story, listeners are offered a glimpse of love, resilience, and the miracles that arise from the darkest times.
00:00 Introduction to Caregiving
00:20 Sarah's Story: Becoming a Caregiver
00::39 The Memoir: On My Way Back to You
02:16 The First Signs of Illness
05:16 The Impact of COVID-19
07:36 Ben's Career and Forced Retirement
08:54 Coping Mechanisms and Meditation
10:25 The Heart Transplant Journey
14:36 Post-Transplant Challenges
19:20 Advice for Caregivers
20:10 Community Support and Gratitude
28:43 Final Thoughts and Organ Donation
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Sarah reflects on the emotional and physical challenges, the support from her community, and the importance of faith, grit, and grace.
She provides valuable advice for other caregivers and emphasizes the significance of organ donation. Through her story, listeners are offered a glimpse of love, resilience, and the miracles that arise from the darkest times.
00:00 Introduction to Caregiving
00:20 Sarah's Story: Becoming a Caregiver
00::39 The Memoir: On My Way Back to You
02:16 The First Signs of Illness
05:16 The Impact of COVID-19
07:36 Ben's Career and Forced Retirement
08:54 Coping Mechanisms and Meditation
10:25 The Heart Transplant Journey
14:36 Post-Transplant Challenges
19:20 Advice for Caregivers
20:10 Community Support and Gratitude
28:43 Final Thoughts and Organ Donation
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