Speaker 1: We all know someone who serves as a caregiver for
Speaker 1: a loved one, a cousin who looks after your aunt,
Speaker 1: or a friend who cares for their ailing spouse. In fact,
Speaker 1: more than fifty million Americans are primary caregivers for a
Speaker 1: family member, according to a study conducted by AARP and
Speaker 1: the National Alliance for Caregiving and the truth about caregiving
Speaker 1: is It's not an easy job. These millions of Americans
Speaker 1: are all too familiar with the emotional, mental, and physical
Speaker 1: impact that caregiving can have on a person.
Speaker 2: Hi.
Speaker 1: I'm Holly Robinson P and I understand firsthand how the
Speaker 1: caregiving journey can transform a family. That's why I'm hosting
Speaker 1: the brand new podcast care Walks, a collaboration from iHeartRadio
Speaker 1: and voltairean arthritis pain Gel. In each episode, we will
Speaker 1: walk you through stories and insights around what it means
Speaker 1: to be a caregiver and how we can manage the
Speaker 1: physical impact it has on the body. We want this
Speaker 1: to be the show that gets you on your feet
Speaker 1: and keeps you company on a walk. So when you
Speaker 1: hit play on a new episode, I'll guide you through
Speaker 1: mindful walking meditations to start off your walk on the
Speaker 1: right foot and then we'll keep walking through as we
Speaker 1: dig into the great conversations with our guests. Just think
Speaker 1: at this show as you're walking, buddy. It's a perfect
Speaker 1: way to not only manage some of the physical pain
Speaker 1: you're experiencing, but it also gives you space to reset
Speaker 1: mentally from the more challenging parts of your life.
Speaker 2: There's this guilt associated for so many people, and this
Speaker 2: warped idea that taking care of yourself is a selfish act,
Speaker 2: when in fact it is mandatory.
Speaker 1: I actually have a walking prescription where I can write
Speaker 1: this out for people and say, look, this is the
Speaker 1: medicine for your arthritis. The medicine for your arthritis is
Speaker 1: to get up and walk. We also know that in
Speaker 1: a day filled with caregiver duty, sometimes all you have
Speaker 1: is ten minutes or less to yourself. We got you covered.
Speaker 1: Each week we'll publish a full length episode along with
Speaker 1: an abridged ten minute version. This way, if you only
Speaker 1: have time for a short walk, we're still there making
Speaker 1: sure you don't miss a thing. We are here to
Speaker 1: help you care for yourself while you care for the
Speaker 1: ones you love. As they say, you cannot fill from
Speaker 1: an empty cup, So let's work to refill yours on
Speaker 1: a weekly walk together. Join me on May eighteenth for
Speaker 1: our first episode of care Walks to connect with other
Speaker 1: caregivers and hear from the experts. We'll explore how to
Speaker 1: manage symptoms like joint pain and stiffness resulting from ostio arthritis,
Speaker 1: and learn how to make time for yourself while being
Speaker 1: the best caregiver possible. Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify,
Speaker 1: or wherever you get your podcasts, and take a moment
Speaker 1: to remind each other that together, there is power in
Speaker 1: community and we must continue to share our stories, good
Speaker 1: days and tough days alike.