In Sickness

107: The Impact of Caregiving on Our Hobbies

The time, energy, and money that is involved with caregiving can often mean that hobbies a caregiver used to enjoy are no longer available to them. In this episode, Allison and Justin talk about hobbies they used to have, ones that are new since becoming caregivers, and ones that have been adapted. Also included are clips and quotes from caregivers of all kinds who submitted their thoughts on this topic. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, April 14 from 6:00-7:15 CT. Register Here!

106: When Mental and Physical Illnesses Collide: A Conversation with Caregiver Rodolfo Nieto

Rodolfo Nieto cares for his wife, Clare, who has struggled with both Dissociative Identity Disorder and Pancreatitis. In this episode, he shares what it's like to care for both her mental and physical health needs, what that's meant for their relationship, and the impact it's had on his life. --- The Unseen Divide - A Personal Passage from a Spousal Caregiver --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Sunday, March 30 from 6:00-7:15 CT. Register Here!

105: Time Toxicity: Studying the Time Burdens of Caregiving with Dr. Arjun Gupta

Oncologist Dr. Arjun Gupta’s team has coined the term “time toxicity,”which refers to the significant time investment required for cancer patients and their caregivers to undergo cancer treatment and related activities. In this episode, he talks with Allison and Justin about how he came to be invested in the needs of caregivers and what his team has learned and hopes to accomplish with their research on time toxicity. Note: while Dr. Gupta’s research focuses on cancer patients and caregivers, his learnings transfer to many if not all types of caregivers. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Sunday, March 16, from 6:00-7:15 CT. Register here!

104: Caring for Multiple People

Many caregivers end up caring for not just one, but multiple family members, often concurrently. In this episode, Justin and Allison discuss how and why this happens, the impact this can have on caregivers, the boundaries that can be established, and the adaptations that can be made, as well as how supporters can help. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, March 3, from 6:00-7:15 CT. Register here.

103: Who Can We Vent To?

When going through the challenges of caregiving, it’s common for caregivers to struggle to find a safe place to vent. Caregivers may hesitate to share with their loved one, friends may not get it, and some are worried to burden other caregivers with their hard things. Despite all of this, not venting isn’t an option. In this episode, Allison and Justin discuss all of this as well as strategies for both caregivers and supporters. --- Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Tuesday, February 18, from 6-7:15 pm CT. Register here.