What does it really look like when men step into the caregiving role — and why are they so often invisible in the conversation?
Kyle Woody knows firsthand. He cared for his wife through Stage 4 Colon Cancer, even after she asked for a divorce four years into their caregiving journey. Now, he cares for his two sons while working full-time. Drawing on his care experiences, Kyle founded Jack's Caregiver Coalition — an organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening male caregivers.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Kyle shares:
- Why men are the most overlooked non-professional caregivers — and what needs to change
- His organization's bold mission to strengthen 1 million caregiving men by 2035
- What it was like to meet Oprah and share his story as part of her book club
- How he navigates the unique experience of co-parenting with his late ex-wife's boyfriend
- His go-to self-care strategies: working with a coach, writing letters to himself, asking four morning questions, and rucking
Whether you're a male caregiver who's been going it alone or someone who loves one, this episode is full of honest insight and practical encouragement.
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Happy Healthy Caregiver
Caring for aging parents or other loved ones while working, raising children, and trying to live your own life? Wondering how to find the time for your personal health & happiness? Welcome to the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast. The show where real family caregivers share how to be happy and healthy while caring for others.
Host and Certified Caregiving Consultant, Elizabeth Miller shares her stories and content and also talks with others who are either current or former family caregivers. Real people who are figuring out how to integrate caregiving with their lives and ready to share what they have learned with you.
For more information about Happy Healthy Caregiver visit https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/
Meet the Hosts
Host and Certified Caregiving Consultant, Elizabeth Miller shares her stories and content and also talks with others who are either current or former family caregivers. Real people who are figuring out how to integrate caregiving with their lives and ready to share what they have learned with you.
Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver and a Certified Caregiving Consultant (CCC). Her personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses as well as caring for a sibling with developmental disabilities (while working full-time and raising teenagers) inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver.
Elizabeth is a national speaker, workshop leader, and global advocate for family caregivers. Through her consulting services and free resources, Elizabeth helps family caregivers integrate caregiving with their busy lives. She also leads the Atlanta Daughterhood Circle – a social support group for family caregivers.
Elizabeth and her husband Jason live in Marietta, GA with their two teenagers and Shih Tzu Shadow. For more information visit http://happyhealthycaregiver.com/about/.
