The Care Collective Podcast

About The Care Collective Podcast

Caring for someone else can be one of the most meaningful, and most isolating, experiences in life. The Care Collective Podcast is here to remind you that you’re not alone. Hosted by Mikayla Cluxton, a caregiver and community-builder, each episode dives into real stories from caregivers, care professionals, and advocates who are reimagining what it means to give and receive care. Through honest conversations about burnout, resilience, and finding yourself again, The Care Collective creates a safe space to explore the emotional side of caregiving because care doesn’t end with the person you’re supporting; it extends to you, too. Whether you’re a family caregiver, a professional in healthcare, or someone walking alongside a loved one, you’ll find hope, healing, and community here. Listen. Feel seen. Reconnect with your light.

Publisher

Mikayla Cluxton

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Oct 2025

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   You Don’t Have to Do Everything Today

   Does everything on your to-do list feel urgent? The appointment needs to be scheduled. The prescription needs to be picked up. Someone needs you. The laundry is piling up. There are texts you haven't answered, decisions you haven't made, and somehow you're already worrying about problems that haven't even happened yet. When you're a caregiver, it can start to feel like everything needs to be handled right now. In this episode of The Care Collective, we're talking about giving yourself permission to stop trying to do it all in one day. We'll talk about figuring out what's actually urgent, letting tomorrow's problems belong to tomorrow, and choosing just three things that really need your attention today. Because there will always be another thing to do. You are allowed to leave some of it for tomorrow. 🤍 In this episode: - Why caregiving can make everything feel urgent - The problem with waiting until you're “done” to rest - How to decide what actually needs to happen today - Why you don't need to solve future problems right now - The simple “pick three” approach for overwhelming days If you know a caregiver who has way too much on their plate right now, send this episode their way. Listen to The Care Collective Podcast Follow the podcast and find all episodes here: https://linktr.ee/Carecollectivepodcast About The Care Collective Podcast The Care Collective Podcast shares honest conversations about caregiving, aging, grief, resilience, and the emotional realities of supporting the people we love. Our goal is to help caregivers feel seen, supported, and less alone.

2. 

   5 Aug 2026

   How to Have Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents | Communication Tips for Family Caregivers

   Talking with an aging parent about giving up the car keys, accepting help, moving into assisted living, or managing finances can feel overwhelming. Even when you know the conversation is necessary, it can quickly turn into frustration, resistance, or conflict. In this episode of The Care Collective Podcast, I'm joined by Edla Prevette, licensed mental health therapist and caregiver coach. Drawing from both her professional expertise and years of caring for her own parents, Edla shares practical strategies for communicating with aging loved ones in ways that build trust instead of tension. Together, we discuss why connection should come before problem-solving, how to recognize when conversations are escalating, ways to regulate both yourself and your loved one during difficult moments, and how grief, role reversal, and sibling dynamics all impact the caregiving journey. Whether you're just beginning to support an aging parent or you've been caregiving for years, this episode offers actionable tools to help you approach difficult conversations with more confidence and compassion. In this episode, we discuss: Why connection comes before cooperation How to approach difficult conversations without creating conflict Signs a conversation is beginning to escalate Communication techniques that help aging parents feel heard The emotional impact of role reversal between parents and adult children Navigating grief while your loved one is still living Managing sibling disagreements during caregiving Why understanding normal aging can improve communication Practical ways to build trust before tackling difficult decisions Resources Mentioned Edla Prevette: https://www.edlaprevette.com (https://www.edlaprevette.com) Free One-Eighty Workbook: https://www.edlaprevette.com/oneeightyworkbook (https://www.edlaprevette.com/oneeightyworkbook) Listen to The Care Collective Podcast Follow the podcast and find all episodes here: https://linktr.ee/Carecollectivepodcast (https://linktr.ee/Carecollectivepodcast) About The Care Collective Podcast The Care Collective Podcast shares honest conversations about caregiving, aging, grief, resilience, and the emotional realities of supporting the people we love. Our goal is to help caregivers feel seen, supported, and less alone.

3. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Caring for Aging Parents: Self-Compassion, Dementia & Difficult Conversations | Yasmin Shah

   What does it really mean to become a caregiver? For many family caregivers, it isn't a role they choose—it's one that slowly finds them. One day you're the child, and the next you're managing doctor's appointments, medications, difficult conversations, and the emotional weight of watching someone you love change. In this episode of The Care Collective Podcast, Mikayla sits down with Yasmin Shah, caregiver advocate, author of Caregiving for Seniors, and founder of VillageCore. Drawing from more than 20 years in the caregiving and aging space and her own experience caring for both of her parents, Yasmin shares honest stories and practical wisdom for navigating one of life's most challenging roles. Together, they discuss: When you realize you've become a caregiver Why caregiver guilt can be so overwhelming—and how to replace it with self-compassion Supporting a loved one living with dementia Navigating difficult conversations about driving, independence, and end-of-life wishes Why planning ahead can reduce stress for the entire family How technology and AI may help simplify caregiving in the future The importance of protecting your own health, relationships, and emotional well-being while caring for someone else Whether you're caring for an aging parent, supporting a spouse, or preparing for the future, this conversation offers practical advice and compassionate encouragement to remind you that you don't have to carry the weight of caregiving alone. Connect with Yasmin: VillageCore: https://villagecore.org (https://villagecore.org) Find her book here: https://villagecore.org/book (https://villagecore.org/book) Listen to The Care Collective Podcast Follow the podcast and find all episodes here: https://linktr.ee/Carecollectivepodcast (https://linktr.ee/Carecollectivepodcast) About The Care Collective Podcast The Care Collective Podcast shares honest conversations about caregiving, aging, grief, resilience, and the emotional realities of supporting the people we love. Our goal is to help caregivers feel seen, supported, and less alone.

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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