In this episode of The Quest for Self, we talk about how to care for yourself while caring for a sick parent and why self-care during a family crisis isn't selfish, it's survival.

Three years ago, my mom had a severe stroke. She was in the ICU, unconscious, with tubes down her throat. And in those early days, I forgot to eat, couldn't sleep, and showed up to the hospital barely functioning. I thought: if I just stay here, if I don't leave, maybe she'll be okay.

But a nurse looked at me and said something that changed everything: "In order to care for your mom, you have to care for yourself first. You can't pour from an empty cup.”

This episode covers:

• What to do when you're caring for a sick parent and falling apart

• Why taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's necessary

• Small steps that matter: drinkin ...