#211 Overwhelmed and Unsupported… or Is It Grief?
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this deeply meaningful episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don sit down with their mentor, Jan Luther of JanLuther.com, to explore a truth many families never hear out loud:
What we often label as overwhelm, burnout, or lack of support when caring for a loved one with dementia is, at its core, grief.
As an aging loved one slowly declines due to dementia, families begin grieving long before death occurs—grieving the loss of personality, connection, shared memories, and future dreams. This episode unpacks anticipatory grief, why it's so often misunderstood, and how failing to name it can leave caregivers feeling isolated, exhausted, and emotionally stuck.
Jan, a trusted guide in grief and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), helps reframe the caregiving experience with compassion and clarity. Together, the three discuss how acknowledging grief—rather than just "managing stress"—can be a turning point in healing.
You'll also be guided through a gentle EFT tapping segment, offering listeners a practical way to release emotional weight, calm the nervous system, and feel supported in the midst of loss.
This conversation is for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia, navigating end-of-life changes, or wondering why "more support" doesn't seem to touch the deeper pain. If you've ever felt overwhelmed and unseen, this episode may help you finally name what your heart already knows.
Jan Luther, The EGO Tamer®
Emotional Freedom & Mindset Mastery Coach
Jan Luther is a Master Coach, author, and speaker recognized as a leading authority on emotional freedom and subconscious reprogramming. Known as "The EGO Tamer®" and the "Chiropractor for Your Soul," Jan specializes in helping high-performers, leaders, and individuals dismantle the mental and spiritual blockages—collectively known as the "EGO"—that prevent them from living their Divine Purpose.
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In this deeply meaningful episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don sit down with their mentor, Jan Luther of JanLuther.com, to explore a truth many families never hear out loud: What we often label as overwhelm, burnout, or lack of support when caring for a loved one with dementia is, at its core, grief. As an aging loved one slowly declines due to dementia, families begin grieving long before death occurs—grieving the loss of personality, connection, shared memories, and future dreams. This episode unpacks anticipatory grief, why it's so often misunderstood, and how failing to name it can leave caregivers feeling isolated, exhausted, and emotionally stuck. Jan, a trusted guide in grief and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), helps reframe the caregiving experience with compassion and clarity. Together, the three discuss how acknowledging grief—rather than just "managing stress"—can be a turning point in healing. You'll also be guided through a gentle EFT tapping segment, offering listeners a practical way to release emotional weight, calm the nervous system, and feel supported in the midst of loss. This conversation is for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia, navigating end-of-life changes, or wondering why "more support" doesn't seem to touch the deeper pain. If you've ever felt overwhelmed and unseen, this episode may help you finally name what your heart already knows. Jan Luther, The EGO Tamer® Emotional Freedom & Mindset Mastery Coach Jan Luther is a Master Coach, author, and speaker recognized as a leading authority on emotional freedom and subconscious reprogramming. Known as "The EGO Tamer®" and the "Chiropractor for Your Soul," Jan specializes in helping high-performers, leaders, and individuals dismantle the mental and spiritual blockages—collectively known as the "EGO"—that prevent them from living their Divine Purpose. www.janluther.com https://www.facebook.com/JanLutherTheEGOTamer https://www.linkedin.com/in/janluther/ https://www.instagram.com/thejanluther/ #FocusedHealthyFamily #GriefNotJustBurnout #DementiaCaregiving #AnticipatoryGrief #CaregiverSupport #EFTTapping #EmotionalHealing #EndOfLifeCare #DementiaJourney #CaregiverGrief #MentalHealthForCaregivers