Graced2Care Podcast: Conversations on the Grief, Grit, and Gift

About Graced2Care Podcast: Conversations on the Grief, Grit, and Gift

Caregiving changes everything — your schedule, your roles, your heart. Welcome to Graced2Care. Join Ferne Sapp and Jessica Banner for honest conversations about the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving. This is a space for real stories, practical wisdom, and the reminders caregivers rarely hear out loud: you are seen, you matter, and you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Whether you’re caring for a spouse, parent, child, or loved one, these conversations are here to steady you, strengthen you, and remind you that even here — there is grace. Subscribe and sit with us.

Publisher

Graced2Care

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   S2 EP 17 | Before the Crisis: Choosing Care, Asking Questions & Advocating Well

   Before the Crisis: Choosing Care, Asking Questions & Advocating Well Subtitle: What caregivers need to know before a hospital, rehab, assisted-living or nursing-home decision becomes urgent. What happens when someone hands you a list of care facilities and says, “Choose”? Anthony Moss of the Georgia Department of Community Health joins Ferne and Jessica for a practical conversation about choosing assisted living, rehabilitation and other care settings. We talk about what families should research, questions caregivers should ask, how to advocate when something isn’t right, why documentation matters—and the conversations families should have before a crisis. Because finding an available bed isn’t the same as finding the right fit. Preparation gives caregivers something a crisis often takes away: time to think. 📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com 🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday 🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com/resources/ 📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/g2cjournal If this episode resonates with you: • Follow Graced2Care • Share with a caregiver in your life • Leave a comment so we know you’re here You are Graced2Care, and you are not alone. Subscribe and join the conversation on the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving. #Graced2Care #CaregiverSupport #CaregiverAdvocacy

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   S2 EP 15 | Is Now the Time? Navigating the Fear of Hospice

   Hospice: It’s Not Giving Up. It’s Comfort.When you hear the word hospice, what comes to mind?For many families, it can sound like giving up. But hospice can also mean something very different: comfort, dignity, support and quality of life.In Episode 15 of Graced2Care, Ferne Sapp and Jessica Barner sit down with Vickie Jumper, Nurse Practitioner and founder of Southern Comfort Hospice, for an honest and compassionate conversation about one of the most difficult seasons families may face.Together, they discuss:• What hospice really is — and what it isn't• When families should begin asking about hospice• Signs caregivers may notice as a loved one declines• Questions to ask physicians about disease progression• The difficult conversation surrounding Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) decisions• The emotional, spiritual and physical support hospice can provide• Why asking for help is not failure• How additional support can give caregivers more time to simply be present with the people they loveIf you are caring for someone whose health is declining — or simply want to be better prepared before your family faces these decisions — this conversation is for you.Share this episode with another caregiver or family who may need it.You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Because we are Graced2Care together.📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com/resources/📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/g2cjournalIf this episode resonates with you:• Follow Graced2Care• Share with a caregiver in your life• Leave a comment so we know you’re hereYou are Graced2Care, and you are not alone.Subscribe and join the conversation on the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving.#Graced2Care #Caregiving #HospiceCare #CaregiverSupport #EndOfLifeCare

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   S2 EP13 | What to Do When Faith and Caregiving Collide

   What to Do When Caregiving and Faith Collide Does caregiving ever leave you wondering, "God, where are You?" In this heartfelt conversation, Ferne Sapp and Jessica Banner welcome Dr. Ken Reed—board-certified chaplain, caregiver advocate, Marine veteran, and longtime family caregiver—to explore what happens when faith meets exhaustion. Together, they discuss spiritual burnout, caregiver guilt, surrender, resilience, and why asking for help is an act of wisdom—not weakness. Dr. Reed also shares practical ways caregivers can stay spiritually grounded through "Sabbath moments," micro prayers, daily grace, and leaning on community. Whether you're caring for a spouse, parent, child, friend, or someone with special needs, this episode will remind you that God sees your struggle—and you were never meant to carry it alone. Join the conversation, then connect with other caregivers in the Graced2Care Circle at www.graced2care.com. #Graced2Care #YouAreNotAlone #CaregiverSupport 📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com 🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday 🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com/resources/ 📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/g2cjournal If this episode resonates with you: • Follow Graced2Care • Share with a caregiver in your life • Leave a comment so we know you’re here You are Graced2Care, and you are not alone. Subscribe and join the conversation on the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving.

4. 

   28 Jul 2026

   S2 EP12 | The Circle Changes Everything

   What if the hardest part of caregiving isn't caregiving... but trying to do it alone? In this episode, Ferne, Jessica, and Miriam share why they created Graced2Care Circle. After hearing from so many caregivers, one thing became clear: you don't need someone to fix everything, you need a place where you don't have to do it alone. Learn how Graced2Care Circle will provide encouragement, connection, and practical support from people who truly understand the caregiving journey. Registration is open now - click here: www.graced2care.com Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com Caregiver resources: https://graced2care.com/resources/ Order the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/g2cjournal Follow Graced2Care and register now for Graced2Care Circle. #Graced2Care #Graced2CareCircle #YouAreNotAlone #SmallGroup #CaregiverSupport

5. 

   14 Jul 2026

   S2 EP11 | How to Build a Caregiving Support Network That Actually Supports You

   How to Build a Caregiving Support Network That Actually Supports You Subtitle: You were never meant to carry caregiving alone. Everyone tells caregivers to ask for help. But what happens when you don’t know who to ask, where to turn, or what kind of support you actually need? In this episode of Graced2Care, we sit down with caregiver advocate and H3 Caregivers Conference founder, Dr. Sandra Ervin, to talk about intentionally building a support ecosystem. After caring for her husband, siblings, and now her mother living with dementia, Dr. Ervin shares the lessons she learned about asking for help, finding resources, letting go of pride, and taking care of yourself. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, lonely, or unsupported in caregiving, this conversation is for you. Because caregiving was never meant to be a solo journey. 📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com 🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday 🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com/resources/ 📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/g2cjournal If this episode resonates with you: • Follow Graced2Care • Share with a caregiver in your life • Leave a comment so we know you’re here You are Graced2Care, and you are not alone. Subscribe and join the conversation on the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving. #Graced2Care #CaregiverSupport #You'reNot Alone

6. 

   30 Jun 2026

   S1 EP10 | Biggest Caregiver Lessons and Looking Ahead

   What happens when caregivers come together and tell the truth? In this Season 1 reflection episode, we revisit some of the most powerful moments, lessons, and conversations from Graced2Care’s first season. From accepting the caregiving assignment and finding your rhythm, to embracing community, self-care, and the voices of fellow caregivers, we’re looking back at the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving. You’ll hear our biggest takeaways, favorite moments, and the wisdom that continues to guide us—and get a preview of what’s ahead in Season 2. Whether you’ve been with us since Episode 1 or you’re just joining the journey, this episode is a reminder that caregivers are seen, valued, and never meant to walk alone. 📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com 🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday 🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com/resources/ 📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/g2cjournal If this episode resonates with you: • Follow Graced2Care • Share with a caregiver in your life • Leave a comment so we know you’re here You are Graced2Care, and you are not alone. #Caregiving #Graced2Care #CaregiverSupport

7. 

   16 Jun 2026

   S1 EP09 Self-Care is Not Selfish: A Conversation Every Caregivers Needs

   In this powerful episode of Graced2Care, Ferne Sapp and Jessica Banner sit down with Dr. Antoinette “Dr. Toni” Alvarado to talk about one of the hardest truths caregivers face: caring for yourself without guilt.Together, they unpack caregiver burnout, self-care guilt, courageous conversations, grief along the caregiving journey, and practical ways to create sustainable rhythms of rest. Dr. Toni shares her personal health journey, the importance of boundaries, and why “self-care is stewardship, not selfishness.”If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unseen, overwhelmed, or afraid to ask for help — this conversation is for you.Because caregivers need care too.Subscribe and join the conversation on the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving.#graced2care #caregiversupport #selfcareforcaregivers

8. 

   2 Jun 2026

   S1 EP08 | The Waiting Room Within

   Have you ever found yourself living in the hospital while caring for someone you love? Extended hospital stays can disrupt routines, identities, and emotional strength in ways few people prepare for. In this episode of Grace to Care, Ferne Staff and Jessica Banner share practical ways caregivers can support their loved one without losing themselves in the process. Together they explore: • the power of micro-rest • building a caregiver go-bag • protecting your body and emotions • asking for help without guilt • navigating discharge transitions with confidence Whether you’re sitting between monitors and machines or preparing for the move back home, this episode is a reminder: Self-care is not indulgence. It’s sustainability. You were never meant to walk this journey alone. 📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com 🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday 🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com/resources/ 📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/g2cjournal If this episode resonates with you: • Follow Graced2Care • Share with a caregiver in your life • Leave a comment so we know you’re here You are Graced2Care, and you are not alone. Subscribe and join the conversation on the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving. #Graced2Care #CaregiverSupport #HospitalCaregiving

9. 

   19 May 2026

   S1 EP07 | Early Warning Signs for Caregivers

   Functioning but Unraveling: Early Signs Caregivers Should Never IgnoreSome caregivers don’t fall apart. They unravel quietly. In this episode, Pamela Bartow - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, joins us to talk about what caregiver instability really looks like — especially when someone still appears strong on the outside.Together, we explore:• early warning signs caregivers often miss• why high-functioning caregivers are most at risk• one simple grounding tool you can use anywhere• how to ask the right people for help• the powerful shift from “I have to” to “I get to”If you’ve been holding everything together for everyone else, this conversation is for you.📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com/resources/📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/g2cjournalIf this episode resonates with you:• Follow Graced2Care• Share with a caregiver in your life• Leave a comment so we know you’re hereYou are Graced2Care, and you are not alone.Subscribe and join the conversation on the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving.#Caregiving #CaregiverSupport #Graced2Care #CaregiverCommunity #CaregiverLife #EmotionalWellness

10. 

    6 May 2026

    S1 EP06 | How to Stay Stable Without Losing Yourself

    EP06 How to Stay Stable Without Losing Yourself If you’ve ever wondered why you feel like the one unraveling while caregiving, this episode is for you. In Episode 6 of Grace2Care, Ferne and Jessica talk about how caregivers can stay stable without losing themselves in the process. Together, they explore the difference between functioning and being steady—and why your body, emotions, and partnerships all matter. We'll share how we learned to: • recognize early signs of caregiver overwhelm • stabilize one step at a time • give ourself permission to need support Caregiving is hard—but you don’t have to do it alone. 📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com 🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday 🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com/resources/ 📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/4uMKHNP If this episode resonates with you: • Follow Graced2Care • Share with a caregiver in your life • Leave a comment so we know you’re here You are Graced2Care, and you are not alone. Subscribe and join the conversation on the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving. #Caregiving #CaregiverSupport #Graced2Care #CaregiverCommunity #CaregiverLife Subscribe and join the conversation on the grief, grit, and gift of caregiving.

11. 

    21 Apr 2026

    S1 EP05 | One Plus One Is One: Hearing the Heart of the Care Recipient

    EP05 | One Plus One Is One: Hearing the Heart of the Care Recipient Today’s episode is a first for Graced2Care. Instead of hearing only from caregivers, you’ll hear directly from a care recipient — and our very first guest, Mr. Willie Sapp. Living with Parkinson’s disease after walking through cancer, Mr. Willie shares what it means to adjust to change, celebrate daily victories, trust the people caring for you, and keep living with purpose. His message is powerful: “One plus one equals one.” Caregiving is never a solo journey. Bring a caregiver. Bring a care recipient. Watch together. Because every story reminds us we’ve been Graced2Care together. 📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com 🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday 🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com/resources/ 📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/4uMKHNP If this episode resonates with you: • Follow Graced2Care • Share with a caregiver in your life • Leave a comment so we know you’re here You are Graced2Care, and you are not alone. #Caregiving #CaregiverSupport #Graced2Care #CaregiverCommunity #CaregiverLife #ParkinsonsAwareness

12. 

    7 Apr 2026

    S1 EP04 | Living in the Reality You Didn’t Choose

    EP04 | Living in the Reality You Didn’t ChooseCaregiving often means learning to live in a reality you never planned for. In this episode of the Graced2Care Podcast, Ferne Sapp and Jessica Banner talk about one of the most difficult parts of the caregiving journey: accepting that life has changed. Many caregivers quietly struggle with the gap between the life they expected and the responsibilities they now carry.Through honest conversation and reflection, this episode explores how caregivers can begin adjusting expectations, creating new rhythms, and finding steadiness in an unpredictable season.Part of the Graced2Care framework — Grief • Grit • Gift, this conversation reminds caregivers that acknowledging change is not weakness. It is part of navigating the journey with honesty and strength.In this episode we talk about:• What it means to live in a reality you didn’t choose• The emotional weight caregivers often carry privately• How expectations shift during caregiving seasons• Why redefining success can help caregivers stay steady📝 Read the companion blog: https://graced2care.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm04dFo4M2YzeDlwR1hSZE5MejFXN2x2M3RuUXxBQ3Jtc0ttaFpMYnBITXhqQnEzUS1tQkpQSXFXY1BGYWgtalBQdHVzTmFLSi1PMDFMN2kzcWtSWHhFMy0zaVczcUNFb1dJYnlvSkF3QzVoNWhCVml3MXZCUFVISWV4bU95NDJKOUdxNWhsTm45ck1hY3pLSmZGMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgraced2care.com%2F&v=IwO4ILc9F0o)🎧 New podcast episodes release every other Tuesday🌐 Caregiver resources and community: https://graced2care.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjdoanhvMUh1bWh1d195U3FaeWhRWDljUXhmd3xBQ3Jtc0trYkhlZnBHcThMWTRvMlBieXpCUTVNb0xEQW1CekstUnJqR2dIeDE4WHNmdW9mNnpLaUhzaEl3d3p6ZkhfalczbDlBRGV3ZlJIamVuU0JHZUM5Y1hiT0tRMlMwaVlfSmRyVldqeUJZeXhnWHJJM2ZMRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgraced2care.com%2F&v=IwO4ILc9F0o)📖 Order your copy of the Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/4uMKHNP (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbl9DSHVzVnQ0QURRN3NNME9kVFZhX1lNaWNJd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZi1tMmJEZ3ZKTmR3QWFqVkhpaC1yaFhKakNmWEJhcWdPOVF0WkZaREpJbHJDSG4yeUtzN09PM0FuazdKQzVQMDYtaTZkaHRFNGw1U0szWXZPU3k3RVh3VWk5UV9vcGdFeUFNdGtBWmpOR3ZKMFRScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F4uMKHNP&v=IwO4ILc9F0o)If this episode resonates with you:• Follow Graced2Care• Share with a caregiver in your life• Leave a comment so we know you’re hereYou are Graced2Care, and you are not alone.#Caregiving (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/caregiving) #CaregiverSupport (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/caregiversupport) #Graced2Care (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/graced2care) #CaregiverCommunity (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/caregivercommunity) #CaregiverLife (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/caregiverlife)

13. 

    24 Mar 2026

    S1 EP03 | Caregiving Wasn’t on My Calendar. Was It on Yours?

    EP03 | Caregiving Wasn’t on My Calendar. Was It on Yours? Caregiving rarely arrives when we expect it. In this episode of the Graced2Care Podcast, Ferne Sapp and Jessica Banner talk about what it feels like when caregiving suddenly becomes part of your life story. Many caregivers never planned for this role, yet millions find themselves navigating new responsibilities, emotional strain, and unexpected life changes. Through the Grief • Grit • Gift framework, this conversation explores how caregivers adjust when life takes an unplanned turn. In this episode we discuss: • What it feels like when caregiving enters your life unexpectedly • The emotional and practical adjustments caregivers must make • Why two things can be true: love and exhaustion • How caregivers can find meaning in difficult seasons 📝 Read companion blog: https://graced2care.com 🎧 New episodes release every other Tuesday 🌐 Resources for caregivers: https://graced2care.com 📖 Order Affirmation Journal: https://bit.ly/4uMKHNP If this resonates with you: • Follow Graced2Care Share with a caregiver Leave a comment so we know you’re here You are Graced2Care, and you are not alone. #Caregiving #CaregiverSupport #Graced2Care #CaregiverCommunity #CaregiverLife

14. 

    17 Mar 2026

    S1 EP02 Compassion for the Caregiver. We Need Care, Too.

    If you are a caregiver who constantly shows compassion to others but rarely extends it to yourself — this episode is for you.Compassion for the Caregiver: Why Caregivers Need Care Too | EP02Welcome to Episode 2 of the Graced2Care Podcast. In this conversation, Ferne and Jessica explore an often overlooked truth in caregiving: the same compassion caregivers give so freely to others must also be extended inward.Caregivers are often the steady presence in moments of uncertainty. They show patience, empathy, and strength for the people they care for every day. Yet many caregivers struggle to offer that same grace to themselves.In this episode, we talk about:• Why caregivers often neglect their own emotional needs• The pressure to stay strong while feeling depleted• The importance of self-compassion in sustaining caregiving• How extending kindness to yourself strengthens your caregiving journeyCaregiving asks much of the heart. But compassion is not meant to flow in only one direction.This is a space where caregivers are seen, heard, and supported.🎧 New podcast episodes release Tuesdays📝 Blog reflections release Thursdays🌐 Resources: https://graced2care.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDkwWVVWU2RtM2JIWUZsVHd5TTZMcjRfRGhtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRElfci1wYzl6S0tDaUttem95dm92d1RTQWxlVGJxTU5TSEZZTFlMd2VQX3lQbU4tRkN6VUQ0clJyUFkyb0FTYmU5MGdWbkdXdlZ6YVZaS3Z3bFJtUVVFWENDaDM1Y3JCOU5WbUJkZUNCUmRwNmQwNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgraced2care.com%2F&v=kjb2SXOjrUs)If this resonates with you:• Follow Graced2Care• Share with a caregiver• Leave a comment so we know you’re hereYou are Graced2Care — and you deserve compassion, too.#Graced2Care (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/graced2care) #CaregiverSupport (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/caregiversupport) #CaregiverLife (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/caregiverlife) #CaregivingJourney (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/caregivingjourney) #CaregiverCommunity (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/caregivercommunity)

15. 

    24 Feb 2026

    S1 EP01 You Are Not Alone: How to Handle Caregiver Burnout

    If you are a caregiver feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unseen — this episode is for you. Welcome to Episode 1 of the Graced2Care Podcast. In this foundational conversation, Ferne and Jessica share why this space exists and introduce the framework that guides every episode: Grief • Grit • Gift. Caregiving is more than managing appointments and daily tasks. It carries hidden grief, emotional endurance, identity shifts, and responsibilities most people never see.In this episode, we talk about:Caregiver burnout and isolationThe grief that shows up before goodbyeThe resilience (grit) caregivers developThe unexpected growth and leadership caregiving can produce As Rosalynn Carter once said, "there are only four kinds of people in the world — those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need one." This is a space where caregivers are seen, heard, and supported. 🎧 New podcast episodes release Tuesdays 📝 Blog reflections release Thursdays 🌐 Resources: https://graced2care.com If this resonates with you:• Follow Graced2Care• Share with a caregiver• Leave a comment so we know you’re hereYou are graced to care — and you don’t have to carry it alone. #CaregiverSupport #CaregiverBurnout #Grief #CaregivingLife #Graced2Care

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings