The Caregiver Crisis: Michael Boylan on 20 Years of Caregiving, Losing Everything, and Finding Purpose

Seventy-five million Americans are caregivers. That’s one in four adults—and the media is calling it our nation’s largest mental health crisis. But what does caregiving actually look like behind closed doors? In this raw and candid conversation, Michael Boylan shares his 20-year journey caring for his son Connor, who was diagnosed with Williams syndrome at age three. Michael walked away from a thriving career training Fortune 500 executives alongside Tony Robbins and Stephen Covey. He lost his home. He struggled with anger, depression, and a crisis of faith. And through it all, he developed a framework that’s now helping caregivers across the country. Michael is the author of the upcoming book “The Caregiver Principles” and founder of the Reach for Me Network. In this episode, he breaks down the two distinct populations of caregivers (and why one group gets overlooked), the financial and emotional costs nobody prepares you for, and practical first steps for families who are overwhelmed. If you’re caring for a special needs child, an aging parent, a spouse with dementia, or a veteran with PTSD—or if you love someone who is—this conversation is for you.

RESOURCES:- Reach for Me Network: reachforme.com- “The Caregiver Principles” available October 2025- Free Caregiver Awareness Sessions: May 2025, Minneapolis area

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CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes candid discussion of mental health challenges, family strain, and financial hardship. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7.