Finding What Truly Matters: An Intergenerational Perspective with Jeremy Holloway

Breathe with Intention: Focus on your breath. Inhale deeply, hold for a moment, and exhale slowly. Conscious breathing helps neutralize overwhelming emotions and brings a sense of calm.
Be Your Own Comfort: Imagine what you would tell a dear friend who was feeling the same way. Now, say those kind, reassuring words to yourself. Whether it’s a phrase like, “It’s okay to let go” or “I’m safe now” , affirmations can help soothe your mind.
Anchor Yourself: Use your senses to ground yourself in the present moment. Notice what you see, hear, or feel around you. This practice helps disrupt the rumination cycle and reorients you to the here and now.

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32:24
March 14th 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Holloway, who works on an inspiring project focused on intergenerational communication. He shares insights on what he considers the four key aspects of well-being: Mobility, Meditation, Medicine, and What Matters—the "4 Ms," as he calls them.

Among these, Jeremy emphasizes that the most important element is what truly matters to each individual. He reflects on how, from a young age, we have an innate desire to help and bring joy—first to our parents and later to others around us. This natural inclination to care for others plays a vital role in how we connect across generations.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about the significance of recognizing and prioritizing what truly matters in our lives and relationships. Don't miss this powerful episode!

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.