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by Dr. Mark Ropeleski
The cost & courage of caring - stories that spark resilience.
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- 6 days ago1h 21m
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, and founder of CaregiverHelp.com- to tackle the hardest, most unspoken emotional realities of caregiving: resentment, exhaustion, family friction, and compassion fatigue.About Our Guest:Elaine K. Sanchez is an author, speaker, and co-founder of caregiverhelp.com, an online caregiver support program. Her keynotes and workshops are based on her unflinchingly honest and surprisingly funny book, “Letters from Madelyn, Chronicles of a Caregiver.”Click here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:▶️ https://caregiverhelp.com/about/ ▶️ Buy Elaine's Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Letters-Madelyn-Chronicles-Elaine-Sanchez/dp/1608081664Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastBuy Us a Coffee: ▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcastSubscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver.🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
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 the last minute demanding an equal voice—resentment, grief, and exhaustion quickly take over.This week, Dr. Mark is joined by Fern Schumer Chapman, author of Brothers, Sisters, Strangers, for an unflinching conversation about sibling dynamics during parental decline. Together, they explore why caregiving revives childhood roles, why the opposite of estrangement isn’t reconciliation but peace, and how family caregivers can set clear guardrails to protect their own well-being.Guest Resources: Fern Schumer Chapman: Author of Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: Sibling Estrangement and the Road to ReconciliationClick here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:▶️ https://fernschumerchapman.com/ ▶️ https://fernschumerchapman.com/store/ ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage/Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastBuy Us a Coffee: ▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcastSubscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver.🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665
- 2 weeks ago1h 8m
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 Garland. Together, they explore why disordered eating and emotional eating in caregivers are rarely issues of willpower or discipline, but rather signals of survival mode, unmet emotional needs, and deep attachment dynamics.Resources Mentioned:▶️National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/▶️Project HEAL: https://www.theprojectheal.org/▶️National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgClick here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guests:▶️Pre-Order "Hungry for Connection": https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Connection-Relationships-Insecurely-Attached/dp/1648487378Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastBuy Us A Coffee: ▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcastSubscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver.🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665
- 3 weeks ago1h 32m
"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 family caregiving. Drawing from her own experience caring for her parents and sister—which ultimately resulted in personal bankruptcy despite early planning—Amy outlines how daily care decisions compound into major financial strain.This conversation explores the gap between standard retirement planning and the realities of chronic illness, the hidden expenses of aging in place, and practical strategies caregivers can use to protect their own financial future.Click here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:▶️ https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/experts/amy-goyer/▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@amygoyer▶️ https://community.aarp.org/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/4342468▶️ https://www.instagram.com/amygoyer/▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygoyer/Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastBuy Us a Coffee:▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcastSubscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver.🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665
- Aug 17, 20261h 19m
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 automatically wake up the rest of the family—and often, the system protects itself by pushing back through guilt, manipulation, and criticism.In this episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski welcomes back Amy Vasterling to examine the real cost of getting free from unhealthy family systems. Together, they explore why reliable family members get trapped as default caregivers, how to handle criticism from relatives who do not show up, and how to continue providing care without disappearing into the role.Click here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:▶️"Know": https://mybook.to/knowbyamyvasterling▶️ https://linktr.ee/amyvasterling▶️ https://amyvasterling.comConnect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastBuy Us A Coffee: ▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcastSubscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver.🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665
- Aug 10, 202656 min
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 reliable family support, debunk common myths surrounding solo agers, and explain why independence alone cannot replace a structured care plan.From creating advance healthcare directives and selecting younger decision-making proxies to leveraging professional fiduciaries, congregate living, and community resources like the PACE program, Dr. Geber offers practical strategies for navigating older adulthood with confidence and purpose.Click here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:▶️ https://sarazeffgeber.com/ ▶️ https://sarazeffgeber.com/books/Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcast ▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcastSubscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver.🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665
- Aug 3, 20261h 30m
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 realities inside long-term care facilities.From extreme nurse-to-patient staffing ratios (sometimes reaching 54:1 or higher) to the hidden financial and management decisions shaping bedside care, Chrystal shares a candid look at the friction between frightened families and overworked healthcare workers. Learn how to distinguish between systemic management failures and individual care issues, what critical questions to ask when touring facilities, and how families and nurses can partner together to advocate for the quality care every resident deserves.Click here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:▶️ https://linktr.ee/chrystalmoranConnect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastBuy Us a Coffee: ▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcastSubscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver.🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665
- Jul 27, 20261h 33m
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 caregiving, addiction often introduces broken trust, impossible questions, and the fear of enabling. Dr. Kosanke breaks down the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) and Invitation to Change models, providing actionable advice for families feeling overwhelmed by crisis. This episode explores how caregivers can establish boundaries, role-model healthy behaviors, and prioritize their own well-being without abandoning their loved ones.Click here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:▶️ https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Addiction-Science-Kindness-People/dp/1476709483?_encoding=UTF8▶️ https://motivationandchange.com/Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastSubscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver.🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665
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