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 ...
17 Aug 1h 19min
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...
10 Aug 56min
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 car...
3 Aug 1h 30min
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 introduc...
27 Jul 1h 33min
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: losing a parent.Together, they unpa...
20 Jul 1h 26min
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, auth...
13 Jul 1h 11min
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...
7 Jul 1h 1min
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 unpack one of the least discussed...
29 Jun 1h 19min
