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This is Caregiver's Compass. An uplifting, inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living through their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.
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Caregivers and Candid Conversations is a podcast by We Support Caregivers, INC; a 501 (c)(3) organization that encourages and empowers individuals who take care of their elderly loved ones to cultivate and focus on self-care development. Caregivers and Candid Conversations Podcast focuses on discussing various topics related to Self-care and ways to continue to navigate the caregiving journey. WeSupportCaregivers.org| Because Caregivers Deserve Support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
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In this monthly podcast, host Rosanne Corcoran interviews experts in the field, asking questions caregivers want to know the answers to – with topics ranging from the practical to the emotional strains of caregiving. Rosanne carries her experience as a former primary, in-home caregiver and Daughterhood Circle Leader into each interview. Along with strategies and resources, this podcast also provides listeners with the comfort of knowing they are not facing these challenges alone.
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Did you know that in 2020 there were 53 million caregivers in the United States? By 2025, this number is expected to significantly expand to 62.5 million. 73% of these individuals have to juggle the responsibilities of working a job while being a caregiver. They are called “working caregivers” and are often referred to as “invisible” because they typically remain silent about their caregiving challenges. Nor do they seek help from their colleagues at work or their managers, choosing to face ...
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The Knowledge for Caregivers Podcast will provide practical tips from a geriatric nurse's perspective on how to help your aged love one. The world is experiencing an explosion of people living longer. At some point though, an aged person begins to need help. Most of that help is provided by family members. Family members usually begin a steep learning curve on how to help their aged loved ones. Every week I will provide practical tips that I use with my own family to help you navigate the ca ...
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Caffeinated Caregivers

Erica Stearns & Alyssa Nutile

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Welcome to Caffeinated Caregivers, with your hosts Erica Stearns and Alyssa Nutile, two caregivers and parents to medically complex children who are out here, ready to build a community of caregivers to empower each other and advocate for better support — for themselves and those they care for. Each month, we'll bringing you stories, research, resources, and hopefully a few laughs too as we chat with medical professionals, disabled adults, AND other caregivers who are laugh-crying their way ...
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"Care for Caregivers" explores the unexpected odyssey of caring for a loved one in the final stages of life. Produced by Inez Odom, the podcast features Laura Mary Robinson and Dr. Laura Mosqueda, a gerontologist. Join them as they discuss a personal experience and offer advice to others. The podcast is presented as 17 short chapters, organized to enable easy searching for topics.
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Welcome to "Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast," hosted by Talisa A. Garcia. This channel is a dedicated space that shines a light on the courage, challenges, and unwavering commitment of caregivers. Through our episodes, we delve into the lives of those who provide (or have provided) care for loved ones. Our mission is to create a supportive community where stories of hope, resilience, and shared experiences offer solace and inspiration. Join us as we embrace the journey of caregiving with ope ...
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Caregivers Uncorked!

Shawn Moore and Natasha Swayze

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Caregivers Uncorked is a podcast hosted by Shawn Moore and Natasha Swayze from Operation Frontline Families. Both Shawn and Natasha are social workers who care for their veterans. This isn’t your normal podcast about caregiving! Tune in to hear all about the things no one else talks about, tips and tricks and a whole bunch of sarcastic humor!
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Creative Caregivers Podcast

Dr. Linda Miles, Pastor Brett Cooper

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Welcome to the Creative Caregivers Podcast hosted by Dr. Linda Miles and Pastor Brett Cooper. This mother and son duo are using their expertise and experience to help others answer the questions of how to care for loved ones in need. They have a heart for sharing their strategies with those who find themselves in a caretaker role for a variety of illnesses and disabilities.
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Hearts of Caregiving: Nurturing the Souls of Caregivers

Valda Branison, Jeanine Marbury Bryant, and Mary C Hartfield

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Welcome to "Hearts of Caregiving: Nurturing the Souls of Caregivers," a compassionate and insightful podcast that aims to support and empower caregivers who selflessly devote their time and energy to caring for others. Hosted by Valda Branison, Jeanine Marbury Bryant, and Mary C Hartfield, this podcast is a safe space where caregivers can find comfort, guidance, and inspiration as they navigate the challenges and joys of their caregiving roles.
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A podcast hosted by an Consuela, Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner and former caregiver. Caregiving brings challenges and sometimes you a space where you feel understood and supported. Finding A Foothold podcast is the place to come. Here you get to hear similar challenges that other family caregivers are facing and learn strategies or different viewpoints that can help to reduce the pressure, stress and physical work of caregiving. ...
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I went from being a full-time Online Social Seller to the Primary Caregiver of my 81-year-old mother in a blink of the eye. This experience has changed me in so many ways. However, money and mental health has became such a huge issue, I wanted to share my experiences with people beyond just family and friends. Hence, the creation of this podcast. *Update* Now that Mom has passed I've changed the podcast to "Flowers For First-Time Caregivers". I"ve also wrote a book to share tips and informat ...
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Today, I’m bringing you the Comfort Care-Givers Podcast to provide education and insight regarding ‘How To Make Your Loved-one More Comfortable When Bedding Isn’t’. Today’s topic will include pointers on the serious matter of Infection Control. I want to open up this topic for discussion due to its urgent nature. It’s most important to me because as I cared for my Mother, I realized and had to consider in every way, the potential for bacteria development which could cause various types of in ...
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Are you caregiving and working at the same time? This very real and very common situation is also very hidden and not talked about enough… But when you take the stress of home and everything you have to balance with the person you care for ON TOP of a career and working, the stress and overwhelm can be above and beyond what you may feel is manageab…
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Cheryl Phillips, M.D., AGSF, is the immediate past president and CEO of the Special Needs Plan Alliance, and currently a Senior Program Consultant with the John A Hartford Foundation. She has extensive experience in health policy, Medicare Advantage and the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). As a fellowship-trained geriatrician, …
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In this episode, the brilliant author Kate Washington, who takes us through her incredible journey of caregiving and the profound insights she gained from it, joins us. Kate shares the inspiration behind her book, Already Toast, a raw and honest account of her experience as a caregiver for her husband during his battle with cancer. We highlight the…
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Listen as the CEO of We Support Caregivers, LaSheena McBride and Entrepreneur and Author, Rory Graham have a candid conversation about the spousal caregiver. Rory Graham has written several book during his caregiving journey. These books offer several information and tips to help other caregivers during their journey. Visit www.RoryGraham.com to pu…
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The nursing home transition can be very very hard, not only for the person who is moving to the residence, but for the caregiver too (in a big way). In today’s episode, Stephanie talks about this transition, the emotions behind nursing home transitions for caregivers and some helpful strategies that can help along the way. We want your feedback. Le…
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There are over 4 million caregivers in Ontario, yet the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO), a government funded organization aimed to support this wide variety of caregivers, is still relatively new. In today’s episode, OCO CEO, Amy Coupal joins Stephanie on the podcast to talk about who she is behind her vocation, her caregiving experiences and …
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In this episode we welcome special guest Sarah Johal, the founder of CareSprint, a nonprofit organization focused on transforming workforce systems to better support working caregivers. Sarah shares how her organization is helping employers create a more inclusive, supportive environment for caregivers. From her personal caregiving journey to the i…
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Nicole Dauz imagined an idyllic future for her family of 4 after giving birth to her baby daughter. She soon realized that her vision of what would be looked very different in reality. In today’s episode, Nicole takes us through her journey caregiving for her kids, learning about navigating the system and care for a child with autism and a rare gen…
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The first, second, third…. times we experience a holiday or an event since changes or the loss of someone we love can be so hard. These moments and the anticipation of them can be so full of loss and grief and memories of what once was. In today’s episode, Stephanie talks about these moments, what they can feel like and what we can start to do to p…
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In this episode of Finding a Foothold, I discuss where to begin as you struggle to come to grips with the devastating news that your loved one has had a stroke. You are likely entering a new world full of unfamiliar medical jargon, different medical professionals, and so many moving parts. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the information given…
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Mental health is crucial for overall well-being at every stage of life. It encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing our thoughts, feelings, actions, stress management, relationships, and decision-making. Supporting your mental health is especially important during caregiving. In this episode, we discuss the diffe…
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In this inaugural episode of Working Caregivers, The Invisible Employees, we are thrilled to welcome an incredible guest, Donna Thomson. Donna is a caregiver, educator, advocate, and co-author of The Unexpected Journey of Caring. She shares her personal caregiving journey and the powerful transformation that occurs when you become a caregiver. We d…
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As an only child, for many years Stephanie thought that having a sibling by her side would really help in the caregiving process. But after working with caregivers for many years, she soon realized that this is not always the case. In today’s episode, Stephanie walks listeners through some scenarios when sibling conflict was more prevalent than sup…
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Did you know that in 2020 there were 53 million caregivers in the United States? By 2025, this number is expected to significantly expand to 62.5 million. 73% of these individuals have to juggle the responsibilities of working a job while being a caregiver. They are called “working caregivers” and are often referred to as “invisible” because they t…
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Nicole Petrie is not a person who is easily describable with words. Using her passion for FTD advocacy and surpassing numerous obstacles and limits in her way, she achieved an outstanding career in modeling, featured in some of the largest publications and on the largest platforms worldwide. In today’s episode, Nicole talks about her journey caring…
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Listen as the CEO of We Support Caregivers, Inc. LaSheena Renee McBride and Guest Tiniki Riddick, Credit Repair and Financial Educator, have a candid conversations about caregiving and credit. Contact Tiniki Riddick: TinikiRiddick@gmail.com or schedule an appointment: 757-237-7731 (DISCLAIMER: Caregivers and Candid Conversation Podcast is not a hea…
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When Katrina Prescott left her commercial production role in New York City and returned to British Columbia as she was faced with the realities of her aging grandmother. Little did she know, almost immediately following her grandmother’s passing, she would become a full on solo caregiver for her mother with FTD. In today’s episode, Katrina takes yo…
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As people, we have thousands and thousands of thoughts each and every day. But do you truly recognize your thoughts and are you aware of the thoughts you are having? How are your thoughts impacting you and your daily life as a caregiver? In this episode, Jessica and Stephanie talk about the importance of noticing our thoughts and how this practice …
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The driver’s license and cognitive or physical impairment. Something that, unless you’ve experienced it, you can never fully understand. The battle and the ethics and the nuances to exploring safety vs. autonomy and taking the path of least resistance. What in the world do we do when we are faced with the reality that it may be time to confront the…
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When Alzheimer’s dementia arrived without warning, Dr. Sheri L. Yarbrough (Praxis Senior Care-Giving Solutions)used her ability to view a circumstance from multiple perspectives to understand what her mother was experiencing. That became the genesis for her care management strategy, the Praxis for Care. Living the Praxis for Care helped create her …
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Welcome to Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast! In this heartfelt episode, we are honored to feature Andrea Krystal, a millennial caregiver whose unwavering love and strength shine through her journey of caring for her mother diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 64. Balancing a demanding career, Andrea shares her deeply moving story, her dedication, and the p…
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We hear about this term, caregiver burnout, so often. But what exactly is ‘burnout’ and how do we get there? What can we do to try and prevent or mitigate burnout? In today’s episode, Stephanie takes it back to basics to talk about this commonly used term and what it means. We want your feedback. Let us know how you liked today’s episode! Rate, rev…
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It's the last day of Disability Pride Month, which is appropriate considering that we at Caffeinated Caregivers have been avoiding talking about this topic all month. To be honest, Disability Pride has got us up in our feels a little bit, because as disabled adults who are also caregivers to disabled kids, it brings up a lot of conflicting and conf…
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Stephen Tweed, is a nationally known home care business strategist, award winning professional speaker, published author, and executive coach. He is the CEO of Leading Home Care ... a Tweed Jeffries company, and founder of the Home Care CEO Forum. https://www.leadinghomecare.com/By The Caregiver's Toolbox
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Caitlin Melvin’s life changed forever in 2021 when her 3 week old baby Scottie passed away. Having to continue caring for her young son in the face of grief, Caitlin learned how to navigate a situation she never thought she would face. In today’s episode, Caitlin talks about feeling substantial pain and having to continue on while growing her famil…
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Patti LaFleur (known as misspatticake on social media) has become a well-known figure in the caregiving space. After leaving her teaching job of many years, she dedicated her life to caring for her father and her mother Linda, diagnosed with dementia. Documenting her journey daily, Patti and Linda were an inspiration and a real view on the happines…
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Mary Lou Falcone lived a life of sophistication and excitement as a prominent figure in the classical music space, her husband a well-known artist. Using music throughout her life helped as a means of expressing herself and proved to be paramount when her husband was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia- at a time in her life that was shocking and une…
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Today my guest is Nancy Gentle Boudrie. For 35 years, Nancy helped Business Owners and Corporations achieve peak perform and create exponential success until she found her true passion and purpose working with people to manage high levels of stress and navigate unprecedented challenges. She blends her business knowledge with her training from Jon K…
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Do you ever feel completely removed, turned off or differently in general about your partner who you care for? Do you notice that you no longer want to engage in intimacy with your partner because of the changes in your relationship and the dynamic as a result of your caregiving? In today’s episode, Stephanie touches upon the topic of sex as a care…
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This week, we're not bringing you stats or data or research... we're just bringing ourselves and our friend Karley. Because the truth is, data can only tell you so much, but for the three of us, some of the most impactful information we've ever received about navigating this caregiving life is through other's individual experiences. So today, we're…
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For 43 years André Picard has been at the forefront of health journalism and health reporting for The Globe and Mail. In today’s episode, André takes a deep dive into the reality of our healthcare system and its impact on caregivers and the people they care for. André compares and contrasts the Canadian system in relation to systems in other nation…
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Listen as the CEO of We Support Caregivers, Inc. LaSheena Renee McBride and Guest Taj Griggs, owner of Tropical Deluxe Massage, LLC and Licensed Massage Therapist have a candid conversations about caregiving and massage therapy. (DISCLAIMER: Caregivers and Candid Conversation Podcast is not a healthcare provider. Any health-related information or a…
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In this episode I address a common yet challenging scenario where a caregiver struggles to manage their own life while caring for an appreciative but unaware parent. Join us as we explore: The signs of caregiver burnout and why recognizing them early is crucial. Strategies for having honest conversations with your loved one about the difficulties y…
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Debbie Compton and her husband cared for 3 family members at the same time. It was during this balance that she recognized exceptionally innovative ways to navigate presenting difficulties and stressors. She has since adapted these innovations and techniques for other caregivers to help them through their journeys. Debbie is a positive and truly in…
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In today’s episode, Rajiv Mehta talks about his non profit organization, Atlas of Caregiving, and his revolutionary mapping tool the Atlas CareMap which has been taught to and used by groups around the world. Rajiv explores how the Atlas CareMap tool can truly impact the lives of caregivers by helping them gain a fuller awareness of their own selve…
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Traveling with your care partner can be stressful. Carol Giuliani of Senior Travel Companion Services is here to provide strategies and some little-known tips for caregivers. She has planned and executed over 125 domestic and international trips through all 50 states and across the globe. In this episode, Carol and I discuss tips for traveling with…
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You work so hard to organize and plan respite care so that you can get that long awaited and very needed break, but your expectations and hopes fall short of what you were hoping for, and suddenly you find yourself frustrated, angry and even more depleted. In episode 97 of Caregiver’s Compass, Stephanie talks about expectations and realities of res…
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Nikki Nurse learned what burnout in caregiving can look like when she broke 2 of her limbs while caring for her mother. It was at that time that she realized the true importance of incorporating self-care and working to minimize and prevent burnout as an essential part of caregiving. In today’s episode, Nikki shares her story of caregiving and cont…
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Did you know that eating disorders, at their core, have very little to do with how you look? In this insightful episode, social worker and therapist, Kyla Fox , identifies what an eating disorder is, how it can present in one’s life and how it can be related to and triggered by caregiving. If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disord…
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Caregivers are aware there are significant gaps in our healthcare system, yet some of the answers to these gaps are found in supporting and providing education to the healthcare workers on the front lines. It was not until recently that Dr. Jasneet Parmar and her team sought to change the landscape of caregivers in healthcare and began to create an…
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So you have identified what needs to change when it comes to your parent’s care or habits, or you have recognized the risks in their current lifestyle choices and want to ensure they stay safe and healthy. But whenever you approach them to talk about this, they are either entirely resistant, or refuse to talk about this. Or maybe they are open to e…
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This is a replay of a previous podcast. I thought it fitting to replay it, as it had many downloads and many appreciated the first release. Please enjoy. Caring for your parents is honorable but also challenging. You want to do all you can to make things easier for them, so you put all your energy and effort into trying to meet their every need. Wh…
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