G-E4DTKQZXQP Exhausted Caring for Someone with Dementia? Here's how to Release the Pressure Before It Breaks You! - Lets Talk About Dementia

Episode 18

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16th Oct 2025

Exhausted Caring for Someone with Dementia? Here's how to Release the Pressure Before It Breaks You!

If you’re exhausted, frustrated, and running on empty while caring for a loved one with dementia — this episode is for you.

I've spent over a decade caring for both my parents through their dementia journeys, and I open up about the “pressure valve” moments that every carer faces — those points when the emotional weight feels unbearable and you wonder how much more you can take.

In this honest and comforting conversation, I shares how to:

  • Recognize the signs that you’re nearing burnout
  • Release the emotional pressure safely — without guilt or shame
  • Reconnect with yourself while still showing up with love and compassion
  • Understand that every person and challenge you meet along the way has a purpose

You’ll come away feeling seen, supported, and understood — with fresh perspective and gentle tools to help you breathe again, find peace in the chaos, and see your caregiving journey as a space for personal growth rather than just survival.

Press play to learn how to release the pressure before it breaks you — and discover that even in the hardest moments, there’s still room for peace, purpose, and you.

When you’re ready, take the first step toward releasing the pressure and rediscovering yourself — learn more about working with me here,

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About the Podcast

Lets Talk About Dementia
My Dementia Roadtrip
A show where I talk candidly about Dementia and Alzheimers. I've been caring for my parents who "both" have Alzheimer's / Dementia. All whilst living 165 miles away from them too!
I share what I've seen and experienced, from my own personal perspective. This is a journey that none of us carers ask to be on, however we find ourselves on this journey and each and with every ounce of our hearts, each day, each and every one of us are doing our absolute best.
For every carer and person with Alzheimer's or Dementia, my heart is with you.

About your host

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Angela Drayson

I'm Angela and a carer for over 12 years... Welcome to my world, with all its quirks, experiences and what I've experienced I share to help you on your journey.