Earful of Erin Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:04 -0400 en-us © 2026 Earful of Erin yes 680d2043-b2c1-512b-8bd9-e52f042a380f Erin episodic false Earful of Erin is basically my newsletter with a laugh track. Part caregiving, part midlife plot twist, part "how did we get here?" tangents, the podcast explores resilience, relationships, personal growth, and the beautifully messy reality of being human. Through personal stories, hard-won lessons, humor, and the occasional rant, listeners are reminded that they are not the only ones trying to navigate life's challenges without a map. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Erin https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6zse2lh1z8yv8lo0wsh4imaemveq?.jpg Earful of Erin Anger Isn't What You Think - Hump Day Newsletter - February 26, 2026 Anger Isn't What You Think - Hump Day Newsletter - February 26, 2026 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«

]]> 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«

]]> Erin Buzzsprout-19475941 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 473 full false Mom Hugs and Condiment Obsessions - Hump Day Newsletter - June 17, 2026 Mom Hugs and Condiment Obsessions - Hump Day Newsletter - June 17, 2026 I got very tangenty in this episode 🤣💃🏼🧡 But the juicy bits are always in between the lines aren’t they??

A big-ol hug from my mom reminded me what it feels like to simply be a daughter. Plus: an update on the 10-Year Milestone Edition of Welcome to Caregiving, the nerve-wracking joy of sending pages to an editor, and an ongoing love affair with Trader Joe's Crunchy Chili Onion.

#CrunchyOnionCult

]]> I got very tangenty in this episode 🤣💃🏼🧡 But the juicy bits are always in between the lines aren’t they??

A big-ol hug from my mom reminded me what it feels like to simply be a daughter. Plus: an update on the 10-Year Milestone Edition of Welcome to Caregiving, the nerve-wracking joy of sending pages to an editor, and an ongoing love affair with Trader Joe's Crunchy Chili Onion.

#CrunchyOnionCult

]]> Erin Buzzsprout-19475927 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 708 full false #NotMyCat Thinks I Need Happy Hour - Hump Day Newsletter - May 6, 2026 #NotMyCat Thinks I Need Happy Hour - Hump Day Newsletter - May 6, 2026 What if caregiving “self-care” wasn’t another task to complete — but a small routine that helped you feel grounded, connected, and able to exhale?

This week, Erin shares the story of patio Happy Hour with #NotMyCat and why it unexpectedly connected to her new role with Caregiver Conversations, a webinar Series offered by UC San Diego’s REIMAGINE Center.

]]> What if caregiving “self-care” wasn’t another task to complete — but a small routine that helped you feel grounded, connected, and able to exhale?

This week, Erin shares the story of patio Happy Hour with #NotMyCat and why it unexpectedly connected to her new role with Caregiver Conversations, a webinar Series offered by UC San Diego’s REIMAGINE Center.

]]> Erin Buzzsprout-19475908 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 401 full false #17Summer & Sandcastles - Hump Day Newsletter - June 3, 2026 #17Summer & Sandcastles - Hump Day Newsletter - June 3, 2026 This summer, I’m building a sandcastle.

Not a literal one (although I’m not ruling that out). A creative one. One that has been living in my heart for months and is finally making its way onto the page.

This week: a beach terrier, a rainbow, and the moment I decided to stop overthinking and start building.

Bring your pails, your shovels, and love. 🧡

]]> This summer, I’m building a sandcastle.

Not a literal one (although I’m not ruling that out). A creative one. One that has been living in my heart for months and is finally making its way onto the page.

This week: a beach terrier, a rainbow, and the moment I decided to stop overthinking and start building.

Bring your pails, your shovels, and love. 🧡

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