{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Space Between","title":"A Better Way to Care: Practical Support for Families Navigating Illness Together with Ashley Blackington","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8b15f456\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1586,"description":"What happens when caregiving meets the heart of advocacy, balance, and resilience?\nAshley Blackington, founder of Dovetail and board-certified occupational therapist, shares her insights on caregiving, managing cancer journeys, and supporting families through complex health experiences. With over 15 years in the healthcare industry, Ashley opens up about the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving, the importance of self-care, and the ways caregivers can build a supportive network without losing themselves in the process.\nIn this episode, you’ll learn:\nThe emotional weight of caregiving: Ashley discusses the toll caregiving can take on families, and how to manage the physical and emotional exhaustion while still providing the best care.\nCreating a caregiving network: Learn how Dovetail's platform empowers caregivers & families to manage tasks, communicate, and collaborate with others in real-time, making caregiving a shared responsibility.\nWhy self-care is non-negotiable for caregivers: Ashley highlights the importance of caregivers prioritizing their own well-being in order to better support their loved ones.\nJump into the conversation:\n(00:00) Intro\n(02:07) Ashley’s background as an OT\n(04:22) Challenges of caregiving in cancer treatment\n(07:30) Emotional impact of caregiving on families\n(10:45) Creating a supportive caregiving network\n(15:20) Dovetail: Platform for shared caregiving\n(18:40) Managing caregiver fatigue and stress\n(22:10) Importance of self-care in caregiving\n(26:30) Strategies for balancing caregiving and personal life\n(30:15) Role of humor and connection in caregiving\n(35:00) Advice for new caregivers\n\nResources:\nConnect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/\nConnect with Dovetail on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mydovetail.app/\nCheck out Dovetail: https://dovetaildesigns.co/\nGet the Dovetail app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822\nConnect with Amri on LinkedIn:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zBttRgT3e6XM_vG-Wa74UQNEg7prIozZAFu6cNELRkE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNGQz/MDMzMmQ5NGI5OThk/MDk1N2RiZWY5NDVh/YjgxMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}