A Softer Way to Care with Amy Temperley
- E140
- 36:22
- March 13th 2026
Caregivers are always giving — but who takes care of them?
In this episode of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, Isabel sits down with Amy Temperley, founder of Aging is Cool, to talk about movement, rest, purpose, and finding joy even in the hardest caregiving seasons.
They explore:
✨ Why small movement matters more than big workouts
✨ How rest is not laziness — it’s survival
✨ Ways caregivers can protect their energy
✨ How to find meaning during grief and burnout
✨ Simple daily practices that support emotional health
If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or feeling invisible in your caregiving role — this conversation is for you.
You don’t have to do this alone.
A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast
I’m Isabel Melgarejo, and I was raised never to talk about the uncomfortable things in life and to put myself after everyone else’s needs (just like any other woman I know). In college, after Dad’s passing, I had to change all my beliefs. I had to talk about death, about my mom’s future, and I had to ask for a LOT of favors.
After connecting with many caregivers when I moved to Texas and remembering one of the toughest seasons in my life, I created a program to help caregivers navigate these very uncomfortable conversations and help them through their particular journeys with their loved ones. In this podcast, I want to share advice on how to prioritize your mental health, how to have those difficult conversations, and how to talk you out of feeling guilty and overwhelmed.