Cared For

March 30, 2026

When we’re in the midst of a medical crisis, things can quickly feel out of control. That’s why this week, we’re turning our focus to emergency planning. What can you do now to set yourself up for an unexpected trip to the emergency room? What strategies can you use to advocate for yourself or a loved one in the ER? And how does an actual ER differ from what we might see on a fast-moving medical drama like The Pitt or Grey’s Anatomy?!To look up healthcare proxy forms in your state, head to CaringInfo.org.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: The view from Kelli's Covid ICU bed in 2020.

This is my life now.

When our bodies, even temporarily, can’t do what they were once capable of, how can we cope? This week, join Kelli as we explore the emotional side of tending to the physical. Whether you’re recovering from a surgery, dealing with chronic pain, or simply aging, what could a progression of healing look like? How can you find new pathways for joy and engagement? And what can your community offer in the way of sustained support?Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli's partner Heather.

Grief, or when flowers aren't enough.

Grief is hard enough without a swirl of logistics and condolence calls and remembering to take a shower. This week, join Kelli as we talk through some strategies for navigating the death of a loved one, or supporting a loved one who's experiencing grief, especially in its initial days and weeks.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli wearing a Halloween costume, the same year their father died.

An ex-nun's guide to faith.

As a Missionary of Charity, Kelli lived a life of service. And in many ways, that’s still Kelli’s mission. Today, we’re examining what it could look like to build a life of meaning, on our own terms—and how faith, even in the most unconventional of senses, can help guide us.And for folks who may have complex relationships with organized religion? We’ve got your backs.Interested in Kelli’s life in the convent? You can hear more about Kelli's journey as a nun on the critically acclaimed podcast The Turning: The Sisters Who Left.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli as a nun.

Knock, knock. It's your doctor.

What does it look like to laugh in the face of death? This week, we're exploring how humor can be a resource, and potentially a salve, in some of life's toughest moments.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli with their partner Cheryl.