The Sustainable Caregiver
With Teresa McLeanThis course is for those who care deeply. For the ones who show up… who hold space… who tend to the needs of others—often without hesitation. And who, somewhere along the way, may have learned to place themselves last. Whether you are a parent, a practitioner, a partner, or someone supporting a loved one… this course offers a gentle space to return to yourself. Not through pressure or perfect routines… but through small, supportive moments that can begin to shift how you move through your day. Across six short lessons, you’ll explore: - the invisible weight many caregivers carry - how it’s possible to slowly lose connection with yourself in the role of caring - simple ways to support your nervous system in real time - your relationship with receiving—and how to open to it gently - boundaries as a form of self-support, not disconnection - and what it looks like to move forward in a way that includes you Each lesson is designed to be accessible and realistic—offering brief reflections and guided practices you can return to again and again. You don’t need a lot of time. Even a few minutes can begin to restore a sense of connection and support from within. This is not about doing it perfectly. It’s about remembering that you are allowed to be included in the care you give. You are not behind. You are not doing it wrong. You have been carrying a lot. And you don’t have to carry it alone.
Learning to include yourself in the care you so freely give.
About this course
This course is for those who care deeply. For the ones who show up… who hold space… who tend to the needs of others—often without hesitation. And who, somewhere along the way, may have learned to place themselves last. Whether you are a parent, a practitioner, a partner, or someone supporting a loved one… this course offers a gentle space to return to yourself. Not through pressure or perfect routines… but through small, supportive moments that can begin to shift how you move through your day. Across six short lessons, you’ll explore: - the invisible weight many caregivers carry - how it’s possible to slowly lose connection with yourself in the role of caring - simple ways to support your nervous system in real time - your relationship with receiving—and how to open to it gently - boundaries as a form of self-support, not disconnection - and what it looks like to move forward in a way that includes you Each lesson is designed to be accessible and realistic—offering brief reflections and guided practices you can return to again and again. You don’t need a lot of time. Even a few minutes can begin to restore a sense of connection and support from within. This is not about doing it perfectly. It’s about remembering that you are allowed to be included in the care you give. You are not behind. You are not doing it wrong. You have been carrying a lot. And you don’t have to carry it alone.
Meet your Teacher
For more than 25 years, Teresa McLean has supported others through her work as a Registered Massage Therapist, helping thousands of people navigate pain, stress, trauma, and the demands of everyday life. Throughout her career, she has developed a deep appreciation for the emotional and energetic realities of caregiving—and for the importance of creating sustainable ways to care for others without losing yourself in the process. Drawing from her professional experience, her own journey as a neurodivergent parent and caregiver, and her extensive study of nervous system regulation, Teresa brings a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to wellbeing. Her teaching is grounded in the understanding that burnout is often more than physical exhaustion—it can be the gradual experience of becoming disconnected from yourself while continually showing up for others. Through her Insight Timer courses and meditations, Teresa offers gentle, practical guidance that combines nervous system awareness, mindfulness, self-compassion, and simple everyday practices. Rather than encouraging perfection or dramatic life changes, she helps listeners create small, meaningful moments of self-inclusion that support resilience, balance, and long-term wellbeing. The Sustainable Caregiver reflects both Teresa's professional expertise and her lived experience. It is an invitation to anyone who gives deeply—to discover that caring for others becomes more sustainable when they learn to include themselves in the care they so freely offer.