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The Caregivers Podcast

Dr. Mark Ropeleski
Caregiving
Burnout
Mental Health
Chronic Pain
Self-Care
Canada
Endometriosis
Therapy
Long-Term Care
Midlife Crisis
Boundaries
Family Estrangement
Financial Caregiving
Emotionally Immature Parents
Trauma
Medical Assistance In Dying
Indigenous Health
Decolonization
Pulmonary Hypertension
Workplace Violence In Healthcare

The cost & courage of caring - stories that spark resilience.

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Latest Episodes

This week, Dr. Mark is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Kosanke to discuss the complex reality of loving someone with an addiction. Unlike other forms of caregiving, addiction often introduces broken trust, impossible questions, and the fea... more

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This week, Dr. Mark is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Angela Caldwell to explore one of the most profound unspoken challenges adult children face: losing a parent.

Together, they unpack the psychological weight of anticipatory grie... more

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What changes for a caregiver when day-to-day worry transforms into the terrifying question: "Does the person I love still want to be here?" This week, Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with therapist, author, and associate professor Dr. Stacey Freedenthal... more

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This week, Dr. Mark discusses one of the most difficult emotions for caregivers to admit: resentment. He is joined by Elaine K. Sanchez, founder of caregiverhelp.com and author of Letters from Madelyn, to explore why this feeling builds when caregive... more

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Elaine K. Sanchez
Founder of caregiverhelp.com, caregiver speaker and author
caregiverhelp.com
Episode: The Truth About Caregiver Resentment w/ Elaine Sanchez
Beth Pinsker
Certified financial planner, personal finance journalist, MarketWatch columnist, author of My Mother's Money
Episode: Financial Caregiving 101: The Legal "Permission Slips" You Need Right Now w/ Beth Pinsker
Angela Caldwell
Licensed marriage and family therapist
Episode: Caregiving in a Broken Family w/ Angela Caldwell
Dr. Joshua Coleman
Clinical psychologist and author of The Rules of Estrangement, Why Adult Children Cut Ties, and How to Heal That Conflict
Episode: Do You Owe Your Parents Care If They Hurt You? w/ Dr. Joshua Coleman
Kate Washington
Author and caregiver who lived the caregiving journey described in the episode
Author of Midstream, A Life Remade in 50 Swims
Episode: Caregiving Killed Our Marriage w/ Kate Washington
Les Harp
Hospice nurse known online as The Hospice Guy
Hospice care
Episode: The Complete Guide to Hospice Care w/ Les Harp
Janice Martin
Guest expert on caregiving and long-term care planning
Episode: "Promise Me You’ll Never Put Me in a Home”: When Families Face Long-Term Care w/ Janice Martin
Greg Fougere
Trauma-informed coach focusing on nervous system patterns, self-abandonment, and family dynamics
Heal Out Loud
Episode: Setting Boundaries Without the Guilt: A Caregiver's Guide to Healing w/ Greg Fougere
Amy Vasterling
Author and expert on narcissistic social disordering and caregiving in dysfunctional families
Author of Know
Episode: The Hidden Family Dynamics That Break Caregivers | Amy Vasterling on Narcissism and Care

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Dr. Mark Ropeleski
Host of The Caregivers Podcast

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Listen to one episode I’m not sure going back.

    I appreciate that they seem to be looking at caregiving from the perspective of human behavior and psychology, but I found this to be an incredibly pretentious podcast. I’ve been a caregiver for five years, actively, and four years on top of that, inactively, and this sounded like it was coming out of a textbook, psychological behavior, and theory from no one who is really ever been a Caregiver before. I don’t want to listen to theory from an author who’s not cared for a LO. I want to listen to ... more

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Feedback suggests guests with lived caregiving experience and transparent, practice-focused discussions resonate best.
Listeners appreciate the blend of clinical insight and practical caregiver strategies, but some feel episodes can be overly theoretical and disconnected from real-world caregiving experience.
Fans value actionable frameworks and real-life stories that normalize caregiver burnout and boundary-setting.

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No Violence Nurse: A call to action w/ Kelsey Springer
Q: How should nurses prepare before starting a new unit or job to protect themselves?
Bring questions about safety expectations, patient handling, and lines of responsibility to interviews; seek formal, documented safety procedures and reporting channels and understand the ethical guidelines that prioritize caregiver safety.
No Violence Nurse: A call to action w/ Kelsey Springer
Q: What practical steps can leaders take to reduce workplace violence?
Implement a comprehensive de-escalation program for all staff, establish clear and easy reporting with visible follow-up, and provide post-event support including trained debriefing—ensuring leadership demonstrates accountability and care for the staff.
No Violence Nurse: A call to action w/ Kelsey Springer
Q: What were the most immediate emotional and psychological effects after the assault?
The initial reaction was disbelief and a slow, unfolding process of recognizing a new identity—no longer just a nurse, but a person needing safety and space to heal; over time the emotional weight and burnout became clear, especially with the pandemic context.
Do You 'owe' Aging Parents Care? w/ Elizabeth Miller
Q: What does it mean to be a sandwich-generation caregiver, and how did Elizabeth cope with that squeeze?
Elizabeth explains that a sandwich-generation caregiver is someone in the middle of caring for older adults and children, sometimes extending to grandparents or other relatives. She describes how she and her family created systems, shared responsibilities, and found moments of joy amidst the chaos, emphasizing communication and planning as critical to preventing burnout.
Decolonizing Medicine: A New Vision for Future Doctors w/ Dr. Jamaica Cass
Q: How are medical education and curricula being adapted to reflect Indigenous perspectives and reconcile colonial legacies?
Universities are embedding decolonization and reconciliation into curricula, with mandatory Indigenous health courses, community engagement, and admissions processes designed to increase Indigenous representation and culturally safe training.

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What is The Caregivers Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, psychology-forward show focused on caregiving across the aging, health, and family-dynamics spectrum. Episodes frequently explore burnout, boundary setting, and the emotional toll of caregiving, often pairing clinical expertise with real-life stories from caregivers, family members, and care professionals. Topics range from financial and legal planning for care, end-of-life and hospice considerations, to navigating estrangement, midlife transitions, and navigating complex family dynamics. Noteworthy strengths include a strong emphasis on practical frameworks, tools for self-advocacy, and concrete steps listeners can take to safeguard their well-being while coordinating care for others. The format often blends expert insight wit... more

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1. Elaine K. Sanchez
2. Beth Pinsker
3. Angela Caldwell
4. Dr. Joshua Coleman
5. Kate Washington
6. Les Harp
7. Janice Martin
8. Greg Fougere

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