- 13
- Episodes
- 25
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2026
- First episode
About Cared For
Kelli Dunham is an ex-nun, nurse, and comedian. For more than two decades, they've traveled the world sharing their reflections on care and caregiving. And now, on Cared For, they're inviting you into their care circle. Join us on this sound-rich, narrative journey as we consider how we can care for ourselves and our communities, and how we can, just maybe, create a world where it’s easier to do both. Topics include the big stuff—like aging and grief—and the stuff that can feel big when we try to tackle it on our own, like finally getting to that doctor's appointment.
- Publisher
- PRX and Good Get
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 1 Feb 2026
- Latest episode
- 27 Apr 2026
Latest episodes
13 episodes in the feed.
27 Apr 2026
The Love Troopers
On February 13, 2007, in Portland, Oregon, Heather MacAllister used medical aid in dying to end her life. Today, for our season finale, we're honored to have members of Heather's caregiving circle, also known as The Love Troopers, share their recollections of tending to Heather—and each other—through her illness and final day. This February, New York became the 14th U.S. jurisdiction to authorize medical aid in dying. It will go into effect this August. 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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: A collage featuring photos of Heather, and letters and ephemera from The Love Troopers' archives.
20 Apr 2026
The stories we share.
Our lives rarely follow a neat plot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use narrative devices to try and make sense of them. All season long, Kelli’s shared personal reflections on grief, illness, and caregiving. This week, Kelli’s sharing how they’ve crafted those reflections—and how storytelling techniques can be a valuable care resource for everyone. Join us next week for our season finale, where we’ll be putting more of these techniques into practice, and welcoming some new voices to the mix. 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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: One of Kelli's Lego creations, reflecting on their time as a nun. To learn more about that period of their life, you can listen (https://pod.link/1869948705/episode/cHJ4XzE1NTA0X2RjOTAxMmI0LWViODUtNDAyMy04OWUxLWZlMmQzNGE4M2ZlNA) to our episode on faith.
13 Apr 2026
Once a nurse, always a nurse.
What's it like for care to be your life's work? This week, we're turning our focus to the pros: the nurses and other caregiving professionals who have been in our homes, by our loved ones' bedsides, and a call away when we're in need of support. Join Kelli as they reflect on their own experiences in the nursing field and share some strategies for relationship-building between family caregivers and professional caregivers. 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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: Kelli on stage, blending their nursing and storytelling expertise. Yes, those are mittens on their hands, in a reference to " homemade chemo socks syndrome." You can learn more about that in our caregiving episode (https://pod.link/1869948705/episode/cHJ4XzE1NTA0X2M1NTRiOGY1LTliODUtNGY2OS05NjU4LTk4Mjk2NmVmMmIxYw).
6 Apr 2026
Waiting for the grown-ups.
Navigating end-of-life care can often feel like waiting for the adults to arrive. You've got paperwork and meds and a whole host of emotions that, naturally, come with the knowledge that these months or even days may be your last with a loved one. This week, we'll explore how folks can access support in this period—support that's often available sooner than we might realize. 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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: Kelli, as a kid, perhaps waiting for the grown-ups.
30 Mar 2026
Quick! It’s an emergency.
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 (https://www.caringinfo.org/planning/advance-directives/by-state/). 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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: The view from Kelli's Covid ICU bed in 2020.
23 Mar 2026
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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: Kelli's partner Heather.
16 Mar 2026
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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: Kelli wearing a Halloween costume, the same year their father died.
9 Mar 2026
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 (https://pod.link/1665909554). 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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: Kelli as a nun.
2 Mar 2026
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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: Kelli with their partner Cheryl.
23 Feb 2026
There's no perfect caregiver.
More than one in five Americans are family caregivers. And this work, even under the most supportive conditions, can be really intense. This week, Kelli's offering strategies for family caregiving, in community. Because wherever you're at—in a waiting room, on hold with the insurance company, or making another pot of coffee after another night of lost sleep—you don't have to tackle this responsibility alone. 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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: Kelli with their partner Heather.
16 Feb 2026
You still need to get that check-up.
When the world feels like it's falling apart, making a routine doctor's appointment can feel like the last thing on our to-do list. But it's precisely in moments like this where caring for ourselves is essential—and, perhaps, a source of empowerment. This week, join Kelli as we talk through practical tips for navigating the healthcare we all deserve. This is, in the truest sense, appointment listening. 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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. Pictured here: X-rays of Kelli's knee.
16 Feb 2026
It's gonna be okay, right?
Welcome to Cared For. We're so glad you're here. Every week, we'll be exploring a different facet of caregiving, in its most holistic sense, together. Before we go on that journey together, here's Kelli's story. 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 (http://kellidunham.substack.com/) or @caredforpodcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caredforpodcast). Kelli’s on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellidunham/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kellidunham?lang=en), and Substack (https://substack.com/@kellidunham) @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goodgetproductions) @goodgetproductions. PRX is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prxofficial/?hl=en) @prxofficial. And you can give us a call at speakpipe.com/caredfor, (https://www.speakpipe.com/caredfor) or email us at hello@goodget.xyz. Just put "Cared For" in the subject line! Pictured here: A young Kellli!
1 Feb 2026
Welcome to Cared For
Kelli Dunham has lived many lives: as a nurse, educator, comedian, loving partner, LGBTQIA+ health advocate, and nun who served under Mother Teresa. Yeah, that Mother Teresa. Throughout, they've learned that the only way we can make sense of life—and death—is in community. And every week on Cared For, we're hoping to build that community, together. The first two episodes of Cared For drop on Monday, February 16.
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