In Sickness

Rodolfo Nieto and Aaron Shipp were both spousal caregivers whose roles ended in different ways over the last two years. In this episode, we talk with them about the aftereffects of caregiving on their physical health, emotional wellbeing, nervous system, and sense of identity. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

Being in public spaces, with inquisitive young children, or even out and about in our neighborhood with our loved one can cause us to see them through different eyes. In this episode, Jenna and Allison talk about times this has happened in their caregiving lives and the good and the hard that has come from it. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, September 21, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

The decision of how much to share about a loved one's illness publicly or even with family is a personal one that can have both positive and negative outcomes. The situation can be even more complex when the caregiver and the person being cared for have differing opinions on the matter. In this episode, Allison and Jenna dig into these nuances and share how they have handled this in their own caregiving lives. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!

Caregiving tasks, while important, can begin to feel repetitive and mundane, making each day feel like the one before. In this episode, Jenna and Allison discuss the hamster wheel of caregiving, how it can lead to feelings of frustration or numbness, and how to find moments of joy amidst the routine. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, August 17, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!    

In this episode, the hosts discuss the formal and informal ways respite care can look for caregivers, the challenges caregivers may face in accessing those services, and the impact on caregiver health and wellbeing if they don't take breaks. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Sunday, August 2, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. Register Here!