When you picture a caregiver, what image comes to mind? Often, it’s someone running on empty, holding everything together, and putting their own needs last. But what if preserving yourself isn’t selfish but essential?In this episode, Charlotte challenges the belief that caregiving means disappearing. Through real examples and deeply relatable moments, she redefines what strength looks like for caregivers. This episode explores how caring for yourself: your body, your mind, and your nervous system, isn’t a luxury. It’s survival.You’ll walk away with practical, grounded ideas for integrating small acts of self-preservation into your caregiving life. From setting boundaries to taking conscious breaths, Charlotte shares how these quiet actions are acts of resistance against a system that often overlooks you.