You don’t have to do this alone. I’ve been where you are.
I help women in healthcare who are exhausted from over-giving to stop running on empty and start living with calm, confidence, and joy again.
For over 20 years, I worked in the medical field—helping patients, families, and teams navigate complex care decisions. But it wasn’t until I became the full-time caregiver for my own mother with Alzheimer’s, that I truly understood how heavy this role can be.
I know what it’s like to feel torn between your love for someone and the constant stress of managing their care.
I also know that with the right support, it’s possible to care without losing yourself in the process.
Hi, I’m Susan Stern —
When I was in the thick of caregiving,
I felt isolated, overwhelmed,
and full of angst & guilt for needing help.
I realized that women in healthcare—especially family caregivers—often put themselves last,
and we pay the price in our health, our joy, and our relationships.
Here at Spring to Life Coaching,
I give exhausted over-givers a safe space to process, plan, and grow— and to help them rediscover who they are and how they want to live their life.
Why I Do This Work….
You’re not just getting a coach. You’re getting someone with professional and personal insight.
✅ 20+ years of experience in medical care and healthcare leadership
✅ Board-Certified Life Coach
✅ Certified Dementia Practitioner
✅ Speaker and caregiver advocate
✅ Former caregiver for a parent with dementia
✅ Known for my mix of compassion, clarity, and practical tools
I blend medical insight, coaching tools, and lived experience to help over-givers give out of overflow, not depletion.
My Background
If you grew up learning patterns of over-giving, you are not alone.
Maybe you were the oldest child, the peace-maker, the people-pleaser; you are not alone if you developed the pattern of giving too much of yourself and not giving a thought to your needs.
This pattern of over-giving in your personal life, then likely spilled over into your professional life too.
You’re doing more than most people will ever understand.
But you don’t have to give to the point of exhaustion to be loved & seen.
Whether you’re exhausted from giving too much of yourself during a demanding caregiving season, or trying to keep everyone happy & healthy at work…. there is a path forward that includes peace for you, too.
I’d be honored to walk that path with you.