Caregiving Starts With You: How Self-Care Can Restore Your Confidence | Amanda Huckabee
- E154
- 26:18
- September 25th 2026
Sometimes caring for yourself starts with something as simple as taking a little time to feel good about who you are.
In this episode of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, Isabel Melgarejo talks with hairstylist and mentor Amanda Huckabee about confidence, self-care, and the small ways we can begin putting ourselves back on the list.
Amanda shares how her work goes far beyond hair. For her, helping someone feel good when they look in the mirror is about reminding them of their own worth. They talk about why caregivers often put themselves last, how small moments of self-care can affect our mood and patience, and why caring for yourself isn't selfish—it's part of being able to care for others well.
You'll also hear practical tips for finding simple routines that fit your lifestyle, communicating what you need, and finding professionals who truly listen to you.
Whether you're caring for aging parents, supporting someone with dementia, or simply feeling exhausted from taking care of everyone else, this conversation is a gentle reminder:
You matter. Your needs matter. And you deserve to care for yourself, too.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about caregiver self-care, confidence, caregiver stress, and finding simple ways to make space for yourself.
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.