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I Saved You. Now, Do the Dishes

Embracing My Alter Ego

  • S1E5
  • 20:35
  • February 18th 2025

In this episode of I Saved You. Now Do the Dishes Podcast, I step fully into my caregiver alter ego—the no-nonsense, get-it-done version of myself who makes sure my husband gets to the hospital after a brutal weekend of ER visits, pain, and exhaustion. I share what it takes to push through when everything feels impossible, the mental gymnastics of managing his care, and my first-ever visit to a pot dispensary in a desperate attempt to ease his suffering. It’s raw, real, and just another Monday in the world of caregiving and cancer. 

I share several tips for caregivers and advocates in this one to shine a light on the number of services available for families in need of help. 

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I Saved You. Now, Do the Dishes

I Saved You. Now, Do the Dishes is about family caregiving, advocacy, burnout recovery, and marriage. In addition to sharing her personal story of caregiving and advocacy for her husband through his cancer journey, she talks with experts in the healthcare industry, as well as therapists, to help listeners bring harmony back into their lives during and after a traumatic health diagnosis. Each episode is filled with stories and tips for family caregivers and advocates. And, if you're a family caregiver married to your patient, you'll walk away with a few marriage tips too! 


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Carrie Severson
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Carrie Severson is an author, speaker, and caregiver. When Carrie isn't writing and sharing her story about caregiving and caregiving trauma, she leads burnout recovery keynotes and seminars around the United States.