Unseen Care with Jess Ronne

Unseen Care with Jess Ronne

Author: Elizabeth Miller Featured on The Whole Care Network May 21, 2025 Duration: 1:01:09

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Jess Ronne shares her powerful caregiving journey, from supporting her late husband through brain cancer to raising her son, Lucas, who lives with profound disabilities—alongside seven other children. Jess is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast host, documentary producer, and passionate caregiver advocate.


She opens up about the stark contrast in support she received during different caregiving seasons and how anger fueled her resilience as a young widow with four children. Jess also shares the incredible story of how a perfect stranger connected her with her now-husband, Ryan, despite living in different states.


Now in another season of major transition, Jess and her family have created a group home where Lucas is thriving. With newfound space in her life, Jess is focused on healing from years of trauma, being present, and intentionally choosing which responsibilities to embrace or surrender.


This episode is packed with valuable caregiver resources, inspiration, and hope. 


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Juggling the needs of aging parents or other family members with your career, your children, and your own aspirations can feel like an endless, solitary marathon. Happy Healthy Caregiver is a space dedicated to those navigating this complex reality, offering genuine conversation and practical strategies for sustaining your own well-being alongside your caregiving duties. Host Elizabeth Miller, a Certified Caregiving Consultant featured on The Whole Care Network, brings both personal experience and professional insight to each episode. She doesn’t just share her own stories; she creates dialogues with other family caregivers, exploring how they carve out moments for fitness, mental clarity, and personal joy amidst their responsibilities. Tuning into this podcast, you’ll hear honest discussions about setting boundaries, managing stress, and redefining what health and happiness look like during a demanding chapter of life. It’s a resource that acknowledges the weight of your role while providing tangible ideas to help you carry it, reminding you that caring for yourself isn’t a distraction from your duties-it’s what makes them sustainable.
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