In this conversation, Katie Harvey is joined by Natalie Carter, host of the Dementia Dialogues podcast.

Natalie shares her journey from full time motherhood into business ownership, property investment and eventually creating a podcast that supports families navigating dementia.

What began as a deeply personal experience after her grandmother developed dementia has grown into a platform that helps caregivers feel less alone and more informed about the support available to them.

Together they explore the quieter pressures that come with responsibility. From parenting and business ownership to caregiving and emotional capacity. Natalie reflects on imposter syndrome, learning to set boundaries and why saying no is sometimes necessary for sustainable performance.

They also discuss the emotional weight carried by many caregivers, particularly those in what is often called the "sandwich generation". People balancing careers, raising children and caring for ageing parents at the same time.

This is not a conversation about fixing anything. It is about awareness, capacity and recognising when we need support.

Topics explored in this episode include:

• Caregiving and the emotional weight many families carry
• The pressure of responsibility as life evolves
• Boundaries, capacity and sustainable performance
• Why rest is not a reward but a necessity
• Creating space for difficult but important conversations

Natalie’s work through Dementia Dialogues is helping caregivers access information, support and a sense of community.

If you have ever found yourself carrying more responsibility than expected, this conversation will likely resonate.

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