Feeling drained by caregiving or just life’s relentless demands? Let me tell you, the secret to thriving starts with giving yourself permission to recharge. Vivianne Winters Israel—an experienced nurse, cancer survivor, and lifelong caregiver—knows this firsthand. With over 47 years in critical and emergency care, plus her personal experiences of caregiving for family members, she shares how embracing self-care tools transformed her ability to handle life’s toughest challenges, from caregiving stress to battling metastatic cancer. Vivianne unpacks simple, powerful practices—some as quick as two minutes—that help you break free from burnout and reclaim your energy and joy. Her message is clear: when you care for yourself first, you amplify your ability to support those you love. Don't wait—start filling your own cup today!

Listener Free Gift: Empowered Self-Care Resources https://vivwi.me/selfcare1

• A list of Vivianne’s favorite powerful self-care tools she’s learned of over the decades and use. You're bound to resonate with at least one. Access to Tool #2 is free and only takes 90 seconds, once learned. #1 is even faster, taking only 5-20 seconds, once learned (no affiliate links).

About Our Guest:

Vivianne Winters Israel is a motivational speaker and author of the upcoming Adventure Annie, series of children’s books full of adventure and mystery (ages 9-12). Registered Nurse; studied cellular biology and physiologic psychology at California State University, Northridge; Mom and serialpreneur; published author, first book Tender Moments: Diary of a First-time Mother received Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, for non-fiction literature; co-author of Amazon Bestseller in three categories Life by Design: How to Create, Leverage, Legacy and Lifestyle; acknowledgements from The American Biographical Institute—Who’s Who of American Women, 2,000 Notable American Women, Woman of the Year (1990), and Golden Lifetime Achievement Award; Member: Independent Book Publishers Association; Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Her upcoming stories are crafted to help children work through the increased social and emotional challenges surrounding the pandemic, by experiencing real-life issues from the safety of engaging fictional adventures. Each with a free Teacher/Parent Resource Guide.

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About Me:

I have cared for many family members across the life span, experiencing the joys and challenges of child-rearing, the poignance of caring for parents, friends, and elder partners. I realized that I could not handle the stress of family caregiving 24/7/365. It was time for a new approach to caring. My health and happiness were slipping away. This is how Think to Thrive for Caregivers evolved. Let your mind meet your heart so you don’t lose