Navigating Midlife and Caregiving with Penny Wincer

10/06/2024 39 min Episodio 8
Navigating Midlife and Caregiving with Penny Wincer

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In this episode, I welcome Penny Wincer, a Melbourne-born author, writing coach, and podcast host based in London. Penny shares her midlife journey from a freelance photographer to a writer and non-fiction coach all while navigating life as a single parent and caregiver.We chatted about the challenges of caregiving, and the importance of self-compassion and Penny is exceptionally honest about the lack of societal support for carers.I'm so grateful Penny was able to be my guest and for her thoughtful exploration of balancing personal aspirations with caregiving responsibilities. It's a wonderful chat and I hope you enjoy it too.Episode highlights:05:54 The Struggle and Strength of Caring for a Disabled Child10:55 The Critical Role of Carers in Society12:57 Self-Care and Society's Role in Supporting Carers27:01 Finding Creativity and Purpose in the Midst of CaringReferenced in the episode: About Penny:Website: Penny's Website Instagram: Penny Wincer Twitter: @pennywincer on Twitter