Caregiver Secrets
Welcome to Caregiver Secrets, the podcast created to empower and uplift family caregivers. Hosted by Reginald D. Reglus, a seasoned caregiver with over 10 years of experience, this show dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and untold truths of caregiving. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, emotional support, or just a reminder that you’re not alone, Caregiver Secrets delivers heartfelt stories and actionable insights to help you thrive while caring for your loved ones. Join us on this journey to uncover the secrets that make caregiving both rewarding and transformative.
Episodes

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
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He Made Me Feel Small… But I Learned to Stand Tall as His CaregiverCaregiver Secrets | Season 5, Episode 4 – The Role of Self-Esteem in Caregiving Dynamics
What happens when the person who once tore down your self-worth now needs you to help them survive?
In this powerful and heart-wrenching episode, we follow Aaron—a son who was raised to feel invisible and inadequate—now stepping into the role of caregiver for the very man who made him feel small. As Aaron navigates resentment, responsibility, and rediscovery, we uncover the quiet strength it takes to care without losing yourself, and the surprising healing that can happen when you start standing tall in your truth.
If you’ve ever felt like caregiving is reopening old wounds… you are not alone.
💛 Get your free copy of my book, Get RisenFor encouragement, truth, and strength on the hardest days, download Get Risen—my free book created just for caregivers like you.👉 bit.ly/GetRisen
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Disclaimer: This episode is not medical, legal, or professional advice. It’s based on personal experience and research. Always consult a professional for your unique situation.

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
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I Swore I Would Never Return... Then They Asked For MeCaregiver Secrets | Season 5, Episode 3 – Balancing Duty and Emotional Well-being
What happens when the very person who wounded you is now the one who needs you most? In this raw and unforgettable episode, we dive into the emotional tightrope of caregiving for someone who once broke your spirit. Through the story of Leona—a daughter torn between old scars and new responsibilities—you’ll uncover the silent battles so many caregivers face, and the hidden strength it takes to care without losing yourself.
If you’ve ever felt trapped between guilt and grief, duty and destruction, you’re not alone. This episode offers honest insight, hard-earned wisdom, and gentle reminders that your well-being matters too.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
As a gift for walking this path, I’m offering you a free digital copy of my book Get Risen: It’s filled with tools, insights, mantras and hope for every caregiver who’s ever felt unseen or unheard.
This episode is not medical, health, legal, or professional advice. It’s based on personal experiences and research. Always consult with trusted professionals for guidance on your unique situation.

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Episode 2: Old Wounds, New Role: How to Handle the Disconnect
What happens when the person who once hurt you now needs your care? In today’s deeply honest episode of Caregiver Secrets, we unpack the emotional tug-of-war that many caregivers silently face—trying to show up for someone who failed to show up for them.
Through the story of Angela, a daughter navigating old trauma and a new caregiving role, we explore how resentment, grief, and guilt collide in unexpected ways. You’ll learn how to name what you’re feeling, process unresolved pain, and set healthy emotional boundaries—all while staying true to yourself.
If caregiving has ever felt like a betrayal of your younger self, this episode will meet you right where you are—with truth, tools, and the reminder that your healing matters too.
In this episode, we cover:– Why unresolved trauma resurfaces during caregiving– How to handle resentment without guilt– Ways to honor your emotional truth while offering care– A sneak peek at tomorrow’s topic: Balancing duty with emotional well-being
🎁 Grab your FREE copy of my book, Get Risen!Get Risen is a life-giving guide for family caregivers filled with spiritual encouragement, practical wisdom, and empowering affirmations to help you rise through the challenges of caregiving.👉 Click here to get your free copy of Get Risen
You don’t have to carry this alone. Healing and caregiving can coexist—and this podcast is here to help you do both.
Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical, health, legal, or professional advice. It is based on personal experience and research. Please consult qualified professionals for your individual needs.

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: The Secret Battle — They Broke You, Now You Care for ThemWhat happens when the person who hurt you the most becomes the one who needs you the most?
In this powerful opening to Season 5 of Caregiver Secrets, we dive headfirst into the emotional storm few dare to talk about—what it means to care for a parent who failed to care for you.
You’ll discover:
The hidden psychological toll of this kind of caregiving
Why guilt, resentment, and love can coexist in the same heart
What research says—and what real caregivers know
How to begin healing while still showing up
This isn’t just another podcast episode—it’s a lifeline for anyone silently suffering under the weight of responsibility, history, and heartache.
🎧 Listen to Caregiver Secrets now and take the first step toward peace: Caregiver Secrets Podcast
📘 Ready to reclaim your strength and rise above the pain? Get my free book Get Risen here: Get Risen – Free for Caregivers
Because you matter. Your healing matters. And you don’t have to walk this road alone.

Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
You're doing all the things—caring for your loved one, managing the home, holding everyone else up. But who's holding you? In this raw and restorative episode of Caregiver Secrets, we shine a light on the warning signs of caregiver spiritual burnout—the kind that sneaks in when you're emotionally numb, snapping at the people you love, and secretly fantasizing about running away.
If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t keep doing this,” this episode is for you.
You'll learn:
The 5 early warning signs of caregiver burnout you may be missing
How to use the "Five-Minute Reset" to reclaim calm in chaos
A powerful mantra from Get Risen to ground yourself in truth
Why acknowledging your limits is actually an act of love
A journaling challenge to help you take your power back this week
Caregiving is sacred—but it should never cost you your soul.

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
In this eye-opening episode of Caregiver Secrets, we unpack the hidden financial toll of caregiving—how it slowly drains your savings, derails your future, and leaves you feeling stuck. You’ll hear a true-to-life story of a caregiver who went into debt without realizing she qualified for help all along… and learn practical strategies to protect your finances without abandoning your calling.
Whether you're spending your own money on care, juggling bills, or wondering how to balance caregiving with your own goals, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and action steps.
💥 You’ll learn:
The average out-of-pocket cost caregivers face (it’s more than you think)
How to track your caregiving expenses and why it matters
Where to find financial assistance and caregiver grants
One powerful mindset shift from the book Get Risen that can change everything
🎯 Keywords: caregiving and finances, hidden costs of caregiving, caregiver burnout, financial help for caregivers, caregiver money tips, caregiver podcast, get risen, financial stress caregiving
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Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
If caregiving has ever felt like a slow, burning descent into exhaustion, resentment, or emotional numbness—you’re not alone. But what if there was a way out that didn’t require more hours in the day or a miracle? In this episode, Reginald D. Reglus gets brutally honest about his own breaking point as a caregiver—and the mindset shift that helped pull him out of the fire.
Discover why the way you think might be the difference between barely surviving and finally breathing again. Learn how to flip toxic thoughts like “I can’t do this” into power statements that restore your strength. With stories from the trenches, research from Dr. Carol Dweck, and soul-nourishing wisdom from Get Risen, this episode isn’t just encouragement—it’s a rescue mission.
Whether you're drowning in guilt, stuck in shame, or just holding on by a thread, this might be the message you didn’t know you needed. Listen now. Your mind—and your life—may never be the same.

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
You’re holding everything together—until the cracks start to show. In this gripping episode of Caregiver Secrets, we ask a question every caregiver needs to face: What if burnout doesn’t knock—but bursts in to rob you?
If you’ve ever felt exhausted, irritable, or like you’re running on empty, this is your wake-up call. You’ll hear a powerful story of what happens when the signs are ignored, plus get a simple “Burnout Early Warning System” and a Five-Minute Reset you can use right now to reset emotionally and reclaim your strength.
We’re not just surviving. We’re rising—and you don’t have to do it alone.
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Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
What happens when the caregiver crashes? In this powerful episode, we dive into the story so many caregivers know but rarely talk about—the moment when “the strong one” breaks. You’ll hear the true cost of ignoring your own health while caring for someone else, and why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival.
Host Reginald D. Reglus shares a heartfelt wake-up call from his own journey and reveals the life-saving shift that changed everything. Discover how the simple daily practices from his Get Risen framework—like sleep, nourishment, movement, and prayer—can help you stay strong and avoid the crash before it happens.
🎧 If you’ve been putting yourself last, this episode is your moment to pause and prioritize you.
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Grab your FREE copy of the caregiving empowerment book Get Risen here: bit.ly/GetRisen
You’re not invincible—but you are invaluable. Let’s help you stay that way.

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
What do you do when the person you love suddenly lashes out? In this powerful and honest episode of Caregiver Secrets, we explore the heartbreaking—and surprisingly common—reality of physical aggression in dementia care. You’ll meet Marilyn, a devoted wife whose gentle husband shocked her with an outburst she never saw coming. We unpack the science, the triggers, and the practical strategies for staying safe, staying calm, and staying connected… even when love gets loud. With a dash of humor, a whole lot of heart, and a mantra to lift your spirit, this episode is here to remind you: you’re not alone, and you can thrive—even through the tough stuff.