What does it really look like when men step into the caregiving role — and why are they so often invisible in the conversation? Kyle Woody knows firsthand. He cared for his wife through Stage 4 Colon Cancer, even after she asked for a divorce four years into their caregiving journey. Now, he cares for his two sons while working full-time. Drawing on his care experiences, Kyle founded Jack's Caregiver Coalition — an organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening male caregivers. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Kyle shares: Why men are the most overlooked non-professional caregivers — and what needs to changeHis organization's bold mission to strengthen 1 million caregiving men by 2035What it was like to meet Oprah and share his story as part of her book clubHow he navigates the unique experience of co-parenting with his late ex-wife's boyfriendHis go-to self-care strategies: working with a coach, writing letters to himself, asking four morning questions, and rucking Whether you're a male caregiver who's been going it alone or someone who loves one, this episode is full of honest insight and practical encouragement. Show notes with product and resource links: https://bit.ly/HHCPod229 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

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