UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
101: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 101
101: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 101
101: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 101
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Join JJ Elliott Hill and sisters as they share candid caregiving stories with guest Jess Ronnie. Discover laughter, tears, and hope in their heartfelt journey.
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Episode Overview
- Caregiving can be both challenging and rewarding.
- It's important to express your own needs as a caregiver.
- Transitioning loved ones to group homes requires emotional resilience.
- Finding support through shared experiences can instil hope.
- Balancing family life with caregiving duties is crucial.
"Severe autism is a very intense journey to be on for 19 years."
In this heartwarming episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, you'll meet JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy, and Emilie Elliott as they share their caregiving journey with honesty and humour. These sisters have taken on the challenging role of caring for their mother who is living with Parkinson's disease, and a husband who has survived cancer.
Through laughter and tears, they explore the unexpected realities of caregiving, offering listeners a peek into their world filled with relatable stories and surprising confessions. Joining them is Jess Ronnie, a fellow caregiver and advocate, whose experience is nothing short of inspiring. Jess talks about her life on a farm in Michigan, growing up with a dozen siblings, and her journey into caregiving for her son Lucas who has severe autism.
Her tales of balancing family life, managing a non-profit, and navigating the complexities of caregiving are both enlightening and comforting. Jess's resilience shines through as she discusses her son’s transition into a group home, illustrating the emotional toll and eventual acceptance of such decisions. The episode offers valuable insights into the emotional landscape of caregiving, encouraging caregivers to express their own needs and find hope in shared experiences.
Whether you're a caregiver yourself or supporting someone who is, you'll find solace in the stories shared by these incredible women. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let this episode remind you that you're not alone in your journey.