Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast

About Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast

Welcome to "Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast," hosted by Talisa A. Garcia. This channel is a dedicated space that shines a light on the courage, challenges, and unwavering commitment of caregivers. Through our episodes, we delve into the lives of those who provide (or have provided) care for loved ones. Our mission is to create a supportive community where stories of hope, resilience, and shared experiences offer solace and inspiration. Join us as we embrace the journey of caregiving with open arms. Subscribe and click the notification bell to become part of our story and to make sure you never miss an episode. Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal Connect with Azara at https://linktr.ee/azaraazal #caregiverstress #autism #cancer #dementia #alzheimer #lovedones #heartdisease #diabetes #Parkinsons #ChronicPain #HIV #CancerAwareness #MultipleSclerosis #autismawareness

Publisher

Talisa A. Garcia

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Feb 2024

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026

   The Healthcare System Explained: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know

   Navigating today's healthcare system can feel overwhelming, especially when you're caring for someone you love. In this empowering episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we welcome Dr. Terry Adirim, pediatrician, former emergency physician, healthcare executive, and one of the nation's foremost experts in healthcare leadership and patient advocacy. With more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical medicine, federal healthcare policy, military medicine, and healthcare technology, Dr. Adirim has helped shape some of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. Now, she's helping caregivers become confident advocates through practical tools, expert guidance, and her new book, The Prepared Patient: Your Guide to Surviving the Health Care System. Whether you're caring for an aging parent, a child with special healthcare needs, a spouse, or another loved one, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to become a stronger advocate. 💙 Because when caregivers are prepared, patients receive better care. Shop Mama Mable's Caregivers Resources: -       https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregivers Dr. Terry Adirim -       Purchase Dr. Terry's Adirim Book: The Prepared Patient o    The Prepared Patient from Amazon o   The Prepared Patient from Johns Hopkins Press -       Book's landing page: o    https://thepreparedpatient.com/ (https://thepreparedpatient.com/) -       Instagram: o   @ThePreparedPatient Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! • For more information about Azara: o Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal • Connect with Azara: o https://linktr.ee/azaraazal 🎧 Subscribe to Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast for expert conversations on caregiving, patient advocacy, healthcare navigation, dementia, autism, cancer care, mental health, and caregiver wellness. #CaregiverSupport #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareNavigation #FamilyCaregiver #CaregiverResources #HealthcareTips #MedicalAdvocacy #CaregiverWellness #HealthEducation #MamaMablesCaregiversPodcast

2. 

   21 Jul 2026

   The Healthcare Maze: How Caregivers Can Avoid Costly Medical Mistakes

   When someone you love is diagnosed with a serious illness, you don't just become a caregiver, you become an advocate, a researcher, a care coordinator, and often the last line of defense in a healthcare system that can be overwhelming to navigate. In this eye-opening episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Auvil, former Healthcare System Director, caregiver advocate, and author of The No BS Guide for Caregivers: How to Survive the Healthcare Maze. After spending more than 22 years working inside hospitals and healthcare leadership, Tiffany believed she understood the system, until her husband was diagnosed with cancer. During his treatment, a simple clerical error nearly delayed lifesaving care, proving that even healthcare professionals can find themselves fighting a system that isn't built with caregivers in mind. Driven by both professional expertise and profound personal loss, Tiffany now empowers caregivers with practical tools to confidently navigate medical appointments, insurance challenges, treatment decisions, and patient advocacy. Whether you're caring for a spouse, parent, child, or friend, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to better advocate for the people you love. 💙 Because informed caregivers save lives, and no caregiver should have to navigate the healthcare system alone. Shop Mama Mable's Caregivers Resources: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesC... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVEZpV3JxZVcxMV9IV0dfcDV5N1JSMnxBR3JiS2FtZEVLQjRfRmRVRnJFcnN6cVpoRlBSeU85Z0dyWk13TzVwWEtKOGZrbEJpMmdqN0ZDV1NBWnItekRzbnA3cEY0UTdTdHV4ZWhBUmxCbDhaZ3VxS2s1MFc3eFkxR0dk&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FMamaMablesCaregivers&v=ottl7qOGA_I) Connect with Tiffany Auvil https://www.tiffanyauvil.com/ (https://www.tiffanyauvil.com/) Purchase: “The No BS Guide for Caregivers: How to Survive the Healthcare Maze” https://www.tiffanyauvil.com/book (https://www.tiffanyauvil.com/book) https://www.amazon.com/No-BS-Guide-Caregivers-Healthcare/dp/B0H4SRJMHS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TW2FXDE73PNQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bS75RxDB-Akc0gmkDWF-WWHegKH2vys6ub3EoNjzskNSVNth9URHNA6h9eVw_K63xX4TTmOio4HU61Tff8X415cwLH10h5pHRVEKBgXxUdu_CLs0GWAeG2clijRtKyFZuvhwIP1ojD1SWQr-l0JcgZRMTTxr09CyebtfCFAjBkf83WOv3LTGglQBmh4XPxZm4X40XCEXYHq8iVQWrs4rzpiKKgkZxX7pVrpd3pGvhp0.fsKA_lSnvcpAt6MUa-s1LIq7ZJZuq2UiJ8hCbcGtJSU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+no+bs+guide+for+caregivers&qid=1784043674&sprefix=the+no+bs+guide%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1 Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal Connect with Azara: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVDZqZDh3ZWhIdTlLQ1NTcVRqdFZVLXxBR3JiS2FsWVdLUnJ5RVRQcG9idWtfM2p3WHB5eFRLUFB4X2tjNElMQWIxZlJNYld6S3lvUmlIMlNRRU5teXpEaWYxcjhMRHJ6cV9OcmNwRHVySXl3cjlaUGg3WThUdHZwWmNR&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fazaraazal&v=ottl7qOGA_I) 🎧 Subscribe to Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast for expert conversations on caregiving, cancer support, dementia, autism, grief, patient advocacy, healthcare navigation, and caregiver wellness. #CaregiverSupport #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareNavigation #CancerCaregiver #FamilyCaregiver #CaregiverResources #MedicalAdvocacy #CaregiverWellness #HealthcareEducation #MamaMablesCaregiversPodcast

3. 

   7 Jul 2026

   The Questions Every Caregiver Should Ask a Cancer Doctor

   A cancer diagnosis can change everything, not only for the person receiving treatment, but for the family members and caregivers walking beside them. In this empowering episode of Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Camille M. Williams, M.D., also known as Queen, a board-certified Radiation Oncologist, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and founder of Questions 4 Cancer Doctors. With more than 20 years of experience in military and civilian medicine, Dr. Williams has dedicated her career to helping patients, caregivers, veterans, and military families navigate cancer with knowledge, confidence, and hope. From treating cancer patients and leading radiation oncology programs within the Department of Defense to advocating for veterans affected by cancer and toxic exposures, she brings both exceptional medical expertise and heartfelt compassion to every conversation. Whether you're caring for a spouse, parent, child, friend, or you're navigating your own cancer journey, this conversation offers practical guidance, trusted medical insight, and encouragement for every step ahead. 💙 Because informed caregivers become stronger advocates, and no one should face cancer alone. Shop Mama Mable's Caregivers Resources: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMablesCaregivers Connect with Dr. Camille M. Williams: Main Website: https://www.Q4CD.com (https://www.q4cd.com/) Cancer Advocacy Consult website: https://clarity.Q4CD.com (https://clarity.q4cd.com/) New YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Q4CD/ (https://www.youtube.com/@Q4CD/) Facebook Dr. Williams: https://www.facebook.com/QueenTheMaven/ (https://www.facebook.com/QueenTheMaven/) Facebook Q4CD: https://www.facebook.com/Q4CD1/ (https://www.facebook.com/Q4CD1/) Blog: https://q4cd.substack.com/ (https://q4cd.substack.com/) Music Featuring Inspirational Artist Azara! For more information about Azara: Follow Azara on all social media @AzaraAzal Connect with Azara!: https://linktr.ee/azaraazal 🎧 Subscribe to Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast for expert conversations on caregiving, cancer care, dementia, autism, mental health, grief, patient advocacy, and caregiver wellness. #CancerCaregiver #CancerSupport #CaregiverSupport #PatientAdvocacy #CancerAwareness #RadiationOncology #VeteranHealth #CancerSurvivorship #HealthcareEducation #MamaMablesPodcast

Who has been a guest on Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Corinne Auman
• Barb Nangle
• Jenny Lytle

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

31,037

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

814 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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