Listen in as Allison Breininger and Justin Bajema, millennial caregivers for their chronically ill spouses, speak honestly about what life is like when there are more days spent in sickness than in health.
In Sickness
Claim This Podcastby Allison Breininger and Justin Bajema
4.9(17 reviews)
132 episodes
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Listen in as Allison Breininger and Justin Bajema, millennial caregivers for their chronically ill spouses, speak honestly about what life is like when there are more days spent in sickness than in health.
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Publishing Since
4/27/2020
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Recent Episodes
July 28, 2026
132: Finding Respite: Easier Said Than Done
<p>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.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Sunday, August 2, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. <a href= "https://thenegativespace.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/28743">Register Here!</a></p>
May 5, 2026
131: Remote Caregiving: A Conversation with Natasha Ray-Heidecker and Klaus Unger
<p>In this episode, Justin and Allison speak with remote caregivers Natasha Ray-Heideker and Klaus Unger, who share their individual stories of providing care for family members living across the ocean. Natasha lives in Germany while caregiving for her father in Colorado and Klaus lives in Minnesota and cares for his mother who lives in Germany. They describe what this version of caregiving looks and feels like and the benefits and challenges of caregiving in this way.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Monday, May 11, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. <a href= "https://thenegativespace.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27751" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register Here</a>!</p>
April 14, 2026
130: The Relationship Between Caregiver and Patient Well-Being
<p>Research shows that there is a direct correlation between caregiver distress, depression, and physical strain and patient rates of hospitalization and even mortality. In this episode, Allison and Justin talk about the vicious cycle of the caregiving role causing these symptoms but then how the symptoms themselves can make caregiving more challenging. They also dig into what, if anything, can be done to prevent caregiver burnout.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Join us for an online support group related to this episode on Sunday, April 19, from 6:00-7:15pm CT. <a href= "https://thenegativespace.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27483" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register Here!</a></p>
132 total episodes available with 2 transcripts
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