It's our very first episode, and we promise we talk about way more than just coffee! Erica and Alyssa get into everything including how they first met, their own parenting and caregiving experiences, the power of language to describe our shared experiences, and what they hope to create and share through this podcast.If you're looking for a chill, lively conversation between two friendly caregivers, this is the space for you! We're so glad you're here.In this episode: [01:13] What we're drinking (spoiler alert: there's some coffee)[06:33] A little about our families and entrance into caregiving[12:20] Our personal experiences with disability before becoming caregivers[19:05] The long and winding story of how we met and started Caffeinated Caregivers[27:09] Why we resonate with the term "caregiver"[35:00] What you can expect from the podcast in future episodesLinks:Follow us on Instagram for research, validation, and a lot of memes @caffeinated_caregivers.Get the transcript for this episode, read the blog, and sign up for our newsletter at www.caffeinatedcaregivers.com.And if you have a sec, leave us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify!Thanks friends! Talk soon!

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