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Caring for the Caregiver: Wellness Strategies for TBI Wives with Dr. Amber Rice Hovarth | Ep. 31

Caring for the Caregiver: Wellness Strategies for TBI Wives with Dr. Amber Rice Hovarth | Ep. 31

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In this episode of The Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette welcomes Dr. Amber Rice Horvath, a clinical nutritionist and mother of a child with special needs, to share practical strategies for caregiver wellness. Caring for a loved one with TBI can take a tremendous physical, emotional, and mental toll, and Dr. Amber emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your own health to maintain resilience and strength.

She discusses managing caregiver and mom guilt, incorporating movement into daily routines, avoiding the pitfalls of extreme calorie restriction, and implementing proper sleep hygiene. Dr. Amber also provides insights on simplifying meal preparation, highlights the interconnectedness of nutrition, sleep, and movement, and underscores a holistic approach to self-care. Listeners will leave with actionable steps to take small but meaningful strides toward improved wellness, along with guidance on when and how to seek personalized professional advice.

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