Episode
Grits, Cravings, And Caregiver Burnout | Special Needs Health Crisis
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- A Contagious Smile Podcast
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- Apr 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3483
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Summary
Send us Fan Mail When Michael's A1C hits 9, denial stops working. In this raw conversation, we explore how trauma survivors and caregivers navigate health crises, lifestyle change, and the hidden cost of managing a loved one's chronic illness. From trauma responses to GLP-1 medications, we talk about breaking old patterns—and why that's harder than it sounds. A blood test can be louder than any argument, and we start there: Michael’s A1C comes back at a 9, and suddenly “I’ll deal with it late...