The Caregivers Podcast

Dr. Mark Ropeleski

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

  1. 3d ago

    "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/thecaregiverspodcast Subscribe 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

    "Caregiving Cost Me Everything" — Why Amy Goyer Went Bankrupt Caring for Family
  2. Jul 13

    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 sits down with therapist, author, and associate professor Dr. Stacey Freedenthal to explore the immense, unspoken toll of loving someone who has lost the will to live. This heavy but profoundly necessary conversation dives into the heart of caregiver hypervigilance—from checking bedrooms every morning to reading every unanswered text as a warning sign. Dr. Freedenthal introduces the practice of "Brave Listening" (asking the questions whose answers you fear) and explains how caregivers can navigate complex emotions like trauma, anxiety, and even hidden anger without losing themselves entirely to the role. Together, they challenge the cultural myth that love can cure everything and discuss how a caregiver can reconcile with their own human limitations.  Click here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:  ▶️https://staceyfreedenthal.com/▶️https://speakingofsuicide.com▶️https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stacey-Freedenthal/author/B00B0GJBEY? Connect With Us:  ▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcast  Buy Us a Coffee:▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcast Subscribe 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 🚨 Emergency Resources & SupportIf you or someone you love is currently in crisis or struggling with thoughts of suicide, please know that you are not alone and real-time help is available.988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988. It is completely free, confidential, and available 24/7 across North America.Safety Planning Template: Visit suicidesafetyplan.com to access a free template to talk through warning signs and environmental safety with your loved one.

    Loving Someone Who Wants to Die w/ Dr. Stacey Freedenthal
  3. Jul 7

    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 author of Letters from Madelyn, to explore why this feeling builds when caregivers are isolated, overwhelmed, and unsupported. Elaine shares her expertise on how to navigate the complex emotions of caregiving without feeling like a moral failure. The conversation covers the difference between fleeting anger and long-term resentment, the guilt associated with feeling relief, and the necessity of establishing firm boundaries. Listeners will also learn a practical three-step approach—awareness, acceptance, and action—to help process heavy emotions and discover how to practice "creative indifference" to protect their own well-being. 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/1608081664 Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcast Buy Us a Coffee: ▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcast Subscribe 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

    The Truth About Caregiver Resentment w/ Elaine Sanchez

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