We all know someone who serves as a caregiver for a loved one, a cousin who looks after your aunt, or a friend who cares for their ailing spouse. In fact, more than fifty million Americans are primary caregivers for a family member, according to a study conducted by A A r P and the National Alliance for Caregiving. And the truth about caregiving is It's not an easy job. These millions of Americans are all too familiar with the emotional, mental,
and physical impact that caregiving can have on a person. Hi. I'm Holly Robinson P and I understand firsthand how the caregiving journey can transform a family. That's why I'm hosting the brand new podcast care Walks, a collaboration from I Heart Radio and Volter in Our Rightest Pain Jail. In each episode, we will walk you through stories and insights around what it means to be a caregiver and how we can manage the physical impact it has on the body.
We want this to be the show that gets you on your feet and keeps you company on a walk. So when you hit play on a new episode, I'll guide you through mindful walking meditations to start off your walk. On the right foot, and then we'll keep walking through as we dig into the great conversations with our guests.
Just think of the show as you're walking, buddy. It's a perfect way to not only manage some of the physical pain you're experiencing, but it also gives you space to reset mentally from the more challenging parts of your life. There's this guilt associated for so many people, and this this warped idea that taking care of yourself is a selfish act, when in fact it is mandatory. I actually have a walking prescription where I can write this out for people and say, look, this is the medicine for
your arthritis. The medicine for arthritis is to get up and walk. We also know that in a day filled with caregiver duty, sometimes all you have is ten minutes or less to yourself. We got you covered. Each week we'll publish a full length episode along with an abridged ten minute version. This way, if you only have time for a short walk, we're still there making sure you don't miss a thing. We are here to help you care for yourself while you care for the ones you love.
As they say, you cannot fill from an empty cup, so let's work to refill yours on a weekly walk together. Join me on May eighteenth for our first episode of care Walks to connect with other caregivers and hear from the experts. We'll explore how to manage symptoms like joint pain and stiffness resulting from osteoarthritis, and learn how to make time for yourself while being the best caregiver possible.
Listen on the I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and take a moment to remind each other that together there is power and community and we must continue to share our stories, good days and tough days alike.