Removing the Masks: A Meditation to Return to Your True Self
This guided meditation invites you to gently shed the labels, roles, and identities you’ve carried for others — parent, healer, teacher, protector, performer — and reconnect with the truth of who you are beneath it all. Journey down a golden staircase into a radiant amethyst cave where you’ll release old stories, let go of emotional […]
The Shift from “I Need to Heal” to “I Am Whole” – A Sacred Circle Reflection
The most recent Sacred Circle was so beautiful and powerful. As Rev. Rachel and I prepared for the morning, we felt a strong pull to move away from the “I need to keep healing” mentality and into “I am whole.” Let me explain. For those of us seeking something deeper and more connected, we often […]
Finding Personal Peace: How much do you let others’ opinions dictate your own inner world?
Happy Beautiful Day to you! I hope you’re doing well and making noticeable progress on your own personal journey toward whatever it is you’re yearning for. I’ve been enjoying several personal shifts lately—some of them sarcastically enjoyable, and all of them surprisingly freeing. The other day, my phone decided I needed to see a social […]
Is This Happening To You… or For You?
This experience you’re having…. Is it happening TO you? Or is it happening FOR you? Last year, I was introduced to a beautiful book called The Little Soul and the Sun by Neal Donald Walsch. It brought a smile to my face and spoke so much peace to my heart. The basic concept is this: […]
We’re Back!
Greetings Friend. Long time no see, hear, talk…. When I decided I needed some personal time to heal and regroup, I never would have thought I’d be out of contact for over a year. I pulled back. WAY back. When I checked in with the Universe, my Guides, and my Higher Power, […]
The Importance of Having a Medical Log
Today, I’m diving deep into the importance of maintaining a detailed medication log for our loved ones. Having juggled numerous meds for my mom, I’ve learned the hard way about the significance of recording not just the ‘what,’ but the ‘why’ of every shift. This log has become my lifesaver in tracking changes and managing […]
Redefining Help: Allowing Support into Your Caregiving World
Hello, and welcome back to our haven of support, “Lewy Body and Mindful Caregiving.” I’m Krystal Jakosky, your companion on this journey, and today, I want to delve into a topic that touches the hearts of many of us: the delicate dance between asking for help and truly allowing ourselves to receive it. But first, […]
Honoring Her Wishes: A Journey Through Comfort and Care in Dementia
In this heartfelt episode of Lewy Body and Mindful Caregiving, I open up about the emotional and physical challenges of navigating my mom’s declining health. From the guilt of missing a call in the night to honoring her wishes for comfort care, join me as I share the tough decisions and moments of self-care that […]
Balancing Self-Care and Caregiving: The Lifeline of Asking for Help
I’m taking you on a deeply personal journey. Caring for my mom since 2018 has been both a blessing and a challenge, especially as her condition has evolved. This episode digs into my struggle with caregiver burnout, those sleepless nights worrying about her safety, and the emotional toll it took on me. I open up […]
Emotional Check-In for Caregivers of Lewy Body Dementia
Today, I delve into the nuanced differences between “how are you doing?” and “how are you feeling?” This conversation is vital for caregivers like us who often mask our true emotions. But first, let’s talk self-care. With the first snow here, I cozied up with a warm blanket, a book, and tea for half a […]