The Shape of Care

Mindy Fried
  • 5.0 (26)
  • DOCUMENTARY
The Shape of Care

The Shape of Care is a podcast that explores the world of caregiving. In this series, we hear stories from caregivers and the people they care for, and from experts and activists. There are so many of us doing this work, but we’re not talking to each other. We’re just trying to keep it together. This podcast is a platform for that conversation. Hopefully, one that helps people feel less alone.

  1. 08/08/2022

    Behind the scenes of The Shape of Care: Lisa Mullins interviews Mindy Fried

    In this episode, Lisa Mullins, award-winning journalist and the podcast's advisor, interviews Mindy to get a behind the scenes look at The Shape of Care. In this animated conversation, you learn more about what motivated Mindy to create the podcast, and how she put all the pieces together!

    31 min

  2. 07/19/2022

    She called me her three c’s: compassion, caring and comfort

    This episode examines the critical role professional care workers play in guiding clients through the dying process. Ai-jen Poo, Co-Director of Caring Across Generations, weighs in on the long-term care crisis our country faces, and U.S. Senator Bob Casey discusses a series of long term care-related policies he’s fighting to pass. And Alex Spanko from the Green House Project puts out a call to action.

    21 min

  3. 07/12/2022

    Nursing assistants: the heart and soul of nursing care

    This episode chronicles the powerful relationship between Paula Fox, a dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant who cares for 94-year-old Rose Santilli, a resident at the Jewish Home in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It also explores alternative models for skilled nursing care.

    28 min

  4. 07/05/2022

    Making a difference: From care work to home care activism

    This episode explores how Shazia Anwar helps Darlen Wagenius and her husband, Joe, address challenges in accessing quality long term care services. Shazia talks about her introduction to home care activism through her work with SEIU775. And we look at an innovative policy in Washington state and policy efforts at the national level.

    18 min

  5. 06/28/2022

    Season 2, Episode 1: From fear to love: An evangelical Christian and a Muslim home care worker

    Nearly 2.3 million care workers provide personal assistance and health care support to older adults and people with disabilities in their homes. This episode illuminates the relationship between Shazia Anwar, a professional home care worker in Washington state, and the woman she cares for, Darlen Wagenius. Shazia becomes an advocate for Darlen, and for all home care workers.

    21 min

  6. 06/21/2022

    Trailer for Season 2 of The Shape of Care

    Trailer for Season 2 of The Shape of Care podcast.

    3 min

  7. 06/09/2020

    Government and Employers: Key partners in supporting caregivers

    In this episode, we talk with Robin Lipson, the Deputy Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Robin discusses some of the programs and policies for caregivers that her office manages. She notes the challenges that caregivers face, especially during this pandemic, as well as their creative and positive strategies to address them. Robin also describes the important work of the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition, a group of employers led by the Massachusetts Business Roundtable.

    17 min

  8. 05/26/2020

    Following a public scandal in nursing homes in Quebec, Canada, some good news for caregivers...

    In this episode, we interview Donna Thomson, Canadian author, educator and advocate for family caregivers. She talks about a public scandal in nursing homes in Québec, Canada. And how government intervention resulted in some very positive changes for caregivers of nursing home residents and their loved ones.

    13 min
See All (25)

Trailer

5
out of 5
26 Ratings

About

The Shape of Care is a podcast that explores the world of caregiving. In this series, we hear stories from caregivers and the people they care for, and from experts and activists. There are so many of us doing this work, but we’re not talking to each other. We’re just trying to keep it together. This podcast is a platform for that conversation. Hopefully, one that helps people feel less alone.

Information

  • Creator
    Mindy Fried
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2019. The Shape of Care & Mindy Fried
  • Show Website
    The Shape of Care

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada