The Caregivers Podcast

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• When Caregiving Sucks: Real Advice for the Isolated, Exhausted Caregiver w/ Tiffany Lin Smith

  October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

  This week, Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with hospice nurse, author, and creator behind Broken and Brave Health, Tiffany Lin Smith. Known for saying the quiet parts about caregiving out loud on TikTok, Tiffany joins Dr. Mark to unpack the…

• Cancer Caregiving & Self Preservation w/ Charlotte Bayala

  September 28, 2026 · 59 min

  When someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, life shifts in an instant - and the waiting can feel endless. This week, Dr. Mark sits down with Charlotte Bayala, who has cared for her husband through thyroid cancer for nearly 14…

• Signs You're in Caregiver Survival Mode w/ Greg Fougere

  September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

  Can a caregiver heal while still caregiving? What does recovery look like when daily responsibilities may continue for years? This week, Dr. Mark is rejoined by trauma-informed coach Greg Fougere to explore the deeper layers of caregiver…

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

  September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

  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, and founder of CaregiverHelp.com- to tackle the hardest, most…

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

  September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

  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 the last minute demanding an equal voice - resentment, grief, and…

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

  August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

  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 Garland. Together, they explore why disordered eating and emotional…

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

  August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

  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 family caregiving. Drawing from her own experience caring for her…

• Why Toxic Families Punish the Caregiver w/ Amy Vasterling

  August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

  When a caregiver finally sees dysfunctional family dynamics clearly, the realization can feel both liberating and devastating. Understanding the dysfunction does not automatically wake up the rest of the family—and often, the system…