<![CDATA[Earful of Erin]]>
erincopelan.substack.com]]>https://erincopelan.substack.com/podcastSubstackSat, 30 May 2026 14:06:31 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5355890.rssErin CopelanAdores writing, talking about caregiving and organ donation, and loving on my cat.episodicErin Copelanerincopelan@substack.comYes<![CDATA[#NotMyCat Thinks I Need Happy Hour]]>Want to subscribe to receive updates from REIMAGINE on the Caregiver Conversation series? Click the link below:

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Links:

Caregiver Clarity Sessions

Annette Montgomery and her group for massage therapists, Bolstered

Little Video for the Socials

My YouTube Channel

Kim Mosiman and her podcast My Friend Writes

Melissa Crook and her YouTube channel Embracing Layers

The massage pricing announcement… »HERE«



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Listen in for a reflection on scent, intuition, and trusting what brings you back to yourself.



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Not because I had a plan… but because something in me said NO.

This past year? Messy. Expansive. Painful. Beautiful.

If you’ve ever questioned your own inner voice… this one’s for you.

Referenced material:

What Nobody Tells You About Caring for Aging Parents. (If you're not already a subscriber, I found a 30 day free trial for you too... FREE TRIAL TO MARIA'S SUNDAY PAPER +)



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Anger isn’t rage - it’s information. In this first episode of a four-part series, we explore healthy anger in caregiving and why suppressing it may be fueling burnout. Take the Anger & Archetype Survey and be part of next week’s conversation!

Take the Caregiving Archetype Quiz »HERE«

Take the Anger & Archetypes Survey »HERE«

And if you dare… here’s the link to the super gross Train Spotting reference… »HERE«



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It’s thirty Degrees and I have no emotional support fleece.



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For cake statistics and other birthday cake folly you can check out this Tastewise blog, the Ultimate Guide to Birthday cakes blog, or Food and Wine’s take on birthday cake history



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Check out the new breezy newsletter template »HERE«



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Cheez-Its, cheap wine, and the art of deciding to stop hustling



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There’s still time to sign up for the Stop The Spiral mini-course (special pricing has been extended).

Visit https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/offerings to learn more about Julietta’s offerings.



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Resources from this episode:

Back to Basic’s Mini Course

LifeGift’s Feel Good Friday Newsletter Featuring Erin & Jerry

LifeGift’s Facebook Page



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BACK TO BASICS MINI-COURSE



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This episode is about breaking patterns, moving with what your body needs, and finding freedom in small but powerful shifts.

I’m curious to hear what patterns you want to shift in your life? What’s no longer serving you? Don’t worry - you don’t need a solution or “the how” in this nano-second. It’s an invitation to share and permission to play in possibility.

Because it’s all about love.



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You can download the free pdf Five Ways to Celebrate (without Cake or Champagne) »HERE«



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👉 Want more Erin in your life?

* Missed a week? Binge all past Hump Day Newsletters here: ErinCopelan.com/blog

* Caregiver in the wild? Find out your style with my free quiz: What’s Your Caregiving Archetype?

See you next week - new adventures, same love. Because it’s all about love. xoxo



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