The Caregivers Podcast

When You Love Them But Hate Caregiving w/ Elaine K. Sanchez

Can you deeply love someone and still hate being their caregiver? In this episode of The Caregiver's Podcast, Dr. Mark welcomes back Elaine K. Sanchez - author, speaker,

How to Handle Sibling Conflict While Caring for Aging Parents w/ Fern Schumer Chapman

Caring for an aging parent rarely brings adult siblings together the way we imagine. When one sibling carries the daily burden while another steps back - or swoops in at

Caregiver Survival Mode: Why Food Becomes Your Only Comfort w/ Vanessa Scaringi & Kathryn Garland

In Episode 49 of The Caregivers Podcast, host Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with eating disorder specialists and Hungry for Connection authors Vanessa Scaringi and Kathryn

"Caregiving Cost Me Everything" — Why Amy Goyer Went Bankrupt Caring for Family

In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, host Dr. Mark sits down with caregiving expert Amy Goyer to discuss the hidden financial crises that often accompany long-term

Why Toxic Families Punish the Caregiver w/ Amy Vasterling

When a caregiver finally sees dysfunctional family dynamics clearly, the realization can feel both liberating and devastating. Understanding the dysfunction does not auto

How to Plan for Aging Alone w/ Dr. Sara Zeff Geber

This week, Dr. Mark sits down with Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, a leading voice and author on the topic of solo aging. Together, they discuss what it truly means to age without r

The Untold Truth About Nursing Homes w/ Chrystal Moran

This week, host Dr. Mark sits down with long-term care nurse, patient advocate, and public voice Nurse Chrystal Moran. Together, they pull back the curtain on the unseen

Caregiving Through Addiction w/ Dr. Nicole Kosanke

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 caregi

Terrified of Losing Your Parents? w/ Angela Caldwell

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: losin

Loving Someone Who Wants to Die w/ Dr. Stacey Freedenthal

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

The Truth About Caregiver Resentment w/ Elaine Sanchez

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

Financial Caregiving 101: The Legal "Permission Slips" You Need Right Now w/ Beth Pinsker

In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, host Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with certified financial planner, personal finance journalist, and author Beth Pinsker to unp

Caregiving in a Broken Family w/ Angela Caldwell

This week, Dr. Mark sits down with Angela Caldwell, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in high-conflict families. Together, they discuss the emotional

Do You Owe Your Parents Care If They Hurt You? w/ Dr. Joshua Coleman

What happens when an estranged parent becomes sick, dependent, or close to death? In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, Dr. Mark Ropeleski speaks with Dr. Joshua Co

Self-care: The Impact of Endometriosis w/ Dr. Laura Katz

In this week's episode,  Dr. Mark is joined by clinical health and rehabilitation psychologist Dr. Laura Katz (co-founder of Endometriosis 360 and assistant professor at

Caregiving Killed Our Marriage w/ Kate Washington

In this week's episode, Dr. Mark sits down for a deeply moving, brutally honest conversation with returning guest Kate Washington. Kate is a writer and former caregiver w

The Complete Guide to Hospice Care w/ Les Harp

In this weeks episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with hospice nurse, clinical educator, and content creator Les Harp (@thathospiceguy). After unexpectedly becoming a c

"Promise Me You’ll Never Put Me in a Home”: When Families Face Long-Term Care w/ Janice Martin

In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, host Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with senior living expert Janice Martin to unpack the hidden traps families fall into during

Setting Boundaries Without the Guilt: A Caregiver's Guide to Healing w/ Greg Fougere

Caregiving is often framed through the lens of love and duty, but what happens when it becomes an old survival role? In this episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with tr

The Hidden Family Dynamics That Break Caregivers | Amy Vasterling on Narcissism and Care

Are you a family caregiver who feels trapped by unfair family dynamics? In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, Dr. Mark Ropeleski welcomes author Amy Vasterling to di