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On this deeply emotional episode of Sugar, Spice & Spirits, Natalie Pilkinton, Mindy Price, and Kelly Williams open up about invisible recovery, caregiving, faith, and what it really means to heal.

From spinal surgery recovery to the emotional toll of being a caregiver, this conversation dives into:

• Why “bouncing back” is a myth
• The hidden struggles of recovery
• Caregiver burnout
• Asking for help
• Faith through hardship
• Adaptive equipment & independence
• The emotional cost of being strong

This isn’t a medical episode — it’s a human one.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unseen, or overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

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caregiver burnout, invisible recovery, faith and healing

00:00 Welcome to Sugar, Spice & Spirits

00:45 Sip of the Day & Introductions

02:34 “Invisible Recovery” Explained

03:12 Where “Bounce Back” Came From

06:22 Kelly’s Neck Surgery Story

09:40 Waking Up Without Hand Function

12:14 Visible vs Invisible Healing

14:48 Medical Advancements & Recovery

17:42 Adaptive Equipment Explained

19:55 How Button Hooks & Tools Work

21:09 Losing Independence After Surgery

25:36 When Stubbornness Hurts Healing

27:17 Asking for Help Isn’t Weakness

29:26 “It’s Not the Pain, It’s the Dependency”

31:12 Caregiver Burnout Story

33:53 The Hidden Cost of Being Strong

35:13 The Gift of Time, Not Just Meals

38:19 Letting Go of Control

41:05 Being a Daughter Again

43:21 Supporting Loved Ones From Afar

45:03 Life as a Full-Time Caregiver

50:21 Checking In After Loss

52:58 Final Thoughts & Prayer

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