Jeanette Yates | Self-Care Coach for Caregivers

@tapounder Thank you!

Happy birthday to @JnetteYates - hope you have a great day! 🎉🎂

“as far as caregiving went, my mom and I had a messy time of it—- we struggled to communicate, we often disagreed, and yes, there was yelling and door-slamming, and times when we wanted to give up. But there was always a bit more grace.” open.substack.com/pub/selfcaregi…

Something I hear every holiday season: "I didn't realize how much Mom/Dad had declined until I saw them in person." If estate planning conversations with aging parents are on your horizon, stay tuned. I'll be covering the how and when of these talks soon.

@EthanBenard You are doing great. Keep sharing your journey and shining your light 🫶🙏🏻

PLEASE READ: This is a very hard post for me to make, but I want people to know the reality of fluctuations that can happen on a journey like this. The water retention can really put a blind over your progress. Earlier this month, the scale was actually down into the low 460s. My relationship with this number has been rough, you all know that. But I’ve also learned and want to showcase that there are many other ways to measure progress on this journey. This month has been crazy. I’ve been traveling and I’ve also been pushing myself more than I have in my entire life. The amount of effort I’m putting in to both the work in the gym and the habits that I’m trying to build, is something I didn’t even know I was capable of. I’ve been walking 11,000+ steps a day, training hard at the gym nearly every day, and I honestly feel a lot better than I did at the beginning of October. So at the end of the day, even though the scale didn’t change much this month (when comparing 1st to 1st), I have no doubt in my mind that the difference between November 1 and December 1 is going to be one of the largest drops I’ve ever had. One hell of a woosh is coming, get ready. I promise the fruits of my labor will be visible soon. #weightlossjourney

Myth: You have to quit your job to be a good caregiver. Fact: Many resources and support systems exist to help balance work and caregiving responsibilities. Explore options like flexible work, respite care, and technology. #WorkLifeBalance #CaregiverSupport #Learn2Care

@ThatChristinaG @KoganPage Congratulations!!

I'm not crying, you're crying.

The Look caregivers give when someone says, “How hard can it be?” 😐 #IfYouKnowYouKnow #Learn2Care

@tapounder Was thinking about you all game. Thanks for not texting “nannynannybooboo” at me

They are in this! Down 9-6 at halftime to UF is a great start

“Older adults don’t grow more independent — they grow more reliant.” That shift is what makes caregiving so uniquely challenging especially when you're also balancing a job, a family, and your own well-being. #CaregiverSupport #WorkLifeBalance #CaregivingReality #Learn2Care

@tapounder You are incorrect. That song was epic.

I know I’m in the minority here but definitely “No Rain” by Blind Melon. Right @JnetteYates

@EthanBenard Way to go !!!

WALKED A “5K” BY MYSELF 💪🏻🙏😁 (3.1 miles) #weightlossjourney #weightloss #fitness #motivation #fatloss

@tapounder It’s so good

Looks like I’ll be listening to Undisclosed tomorrow

@EthanBenard Keep doing the work! Don’t give up!!

WEEKLY WEIGH-IN 7/21/25 💪🏻🙏 #weightlossjourney #weightloss #fitness #motivation #fatloss

@tapounder Blind Melon Cover Band?! 😬

It’s midnight in London on a Wednesday/Thursday and there is a band playing in my hotel - it’s just different here

I just registered for Florida Striders Memorial Day 5K using Race Roster. Join me raceroster.com/events/2025/10… via @RaceRoster

Watch “The Horses Mouth with Jeanette Yates, Major Harding, Marcus Kampfe and Brian Triplett” on #Vimeo vimeo.com/1080636717

"I cannot even say it." open.substack.com/pub/selfcaregi…

🎙 Beyond Care | Episode 2 with @JnetteYates Caregiving is often called an act of love, but let’s be real, it can also be emotionally exhausting, isolating, and filled with guilt. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here → [youtu.be/CNTP8L9z4YE?si…] #BeyondCare #Learn2Care

@brianne2k And it's HOT OUT HERE 🥵

"go touch grass" um I live in Florida there are snakes gators poisonous toads invasive lizards no thanks