Caring for the Caregivers: 3 Tools for Self-Care | Cristol Barrett O'Loughlin | TEDxLuxembourgCity

From a fairytale family to losing three brothers to a rare disease, maternal advocate Cristol Barrett O’Loughlin draws on personal tragedy to ease the suffering hearts of others. Her inspiring stories of three (3) courageous women, reveal the secrets to sustainable self-care and wellness amidst death, disease and the realities of long-term caregiving. There is a purpose to our pain. With a guided meditation and her signature infectious enthusiasm, Cristol gently nudges us all to move beyond “Why me?” into “What can I do to help others?” Cristol Barrett O’Loughlin is a seasoned executive and storyteller.  A former UCLA instructor, she co-founded advertising firm, The Craftsman Agency, and is humbled  to advise global brands: NBA, Disney, Fox, Cisco Systems and Google.  During her tenure at IBM Life Sciences, she helped accelerate advancements in cheminformatics and biotechnology.  As Founder & CEO of ANGEL AID CARES, Cristol is fiercely passionate about providing social, emotional, physical and financial relief to mothers of children with rare disease.  https://www.angelaidcares.org/ This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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