Who Cares About Me?

About Who Cares About Me?

Who Cares About Me? is a podcast for parental caregivers sharing real stories, finding validation, and building community. Who Cares About Me? is lighthearted when it can be, real when it needs to be, with no judgment, just honest conversation, because caregivers deserve care too.

Publisher

Who Cares About Me?

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Mar 2026

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   The Last Archive - Caregiving, Memory, and Legacy

   Caregiving for a loved one with dementia isn't always just about caring for a person's physical needs, it can also become the urgent work of preserving their story, identity, and legacy before dementia erases what remains. Episode 12 explores the unique experience of becoming a caregiver to a beloved family member while simultaneously becoming the steward of their life's work. Through her documentary Uncle Roy, Keri Pickett shares what it meant to care for her uncle, Roy Blakey, a pioneering American photographer, archivist, and former professional ice skater, who faced dementia, while she raced against time to preserve the history, art, and identity he spent a lifetime creating.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Bonus: The Slow Burn - How Long-Term Caregiving Lives in Your Body - Somatic Therapy Exercises

   In this bonus episode, Jenna Eldstrom, of Deeply Rooted Health Coaching (https://www.deeplyrootedhealthcoaching.com/), shares somatic therapy practices that can help caregivers regulate, release, and sustain themselves instead of simply pushing through. Interested in learning more about Jenna's story, check out Episode 9.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   From Millennial Caregiver to National Advocate – Jessica C. Guthrie’s Story of Caregiving

   In Episode 11, From Millennial Caregiver to National Advocate – Jessica C. Guthrie’s Story of Caregiving, Jessica, a caregiver, educator, strategist, advocate, and founder of Jessica C. Guthrie Caregiving Consultancy, has been working to change how we understand and support family caregivers. Her work grew from a deeply personal realization that young caregivers need to see themselves in the conversation, and caregiving needs to be recognized as part of the workplace conversation too. In this powerful conversation, Jessica and Jackee talk about: Jessica becoming a caregiver at 26 and navigating long-distance caregiving How caregiving can reshape your identity without becoming your entire identity The isolation that comes when friends and peers cannot understand your reality The wake-up call that forced Jessica to prioritize her own mental and physical health The power of community, storytelling, and shared experiences Why family caregivers need greater support, training, compensation, and workplace protections One of the most powerful moments comes when Jessica reflects on finally embracing the word “caregiver.” Her message to younger caregivers is simple and deeply human…slow down and be present. Jessica reminds caregivers that even in the hardest seasons, there are moments of joy, laughter, connection, and memories worth holding onto.

4. 

   8 Sept 2026

   The Emotional Whiplash: Love, Guilt, Resentment

   Caregiving is rarely just one emotion. It can be love, gratitude, frustration, sadness, guilt and resentment, sometimes all within the same day. In Episode 10, Terrie, who shares the responsibilities of being a caregiver with her brother for their mother, talks about the balance between caregiving and maintaining a demanding corporate career. Her mother's dementia journey has unfolded over more than a decade, gradually changing the relationship they once knew. Terrie talks honestly about the emotions caregivers don't always feel comfortable admitting. The frustration of managing another person's life. The sadness of losing pieces of the relationship you once had. The exhaustion of juggling caregiving with work. And the resentment that isn't necessarily directed at the person you're caring for, but at the time, freedom and energy the role can consume. We also talk about the working caregiver experience, including deciding what to share at work, finding trusted colleagues, managing unexpected caregiving emergencies and building a support system. Most importantly, Terrie shares a message every caregiver needs to hear…give yourself grace over guilt.

5. 

   25 Aug 2026

   The Slow Burn - How Long-Term Caregiving Lives in Your Body

   What does it mean to sustain caregiving over years, while still showing up for your family, without losing yourself in the process? Episode 8, The Slow Burn - How Long-Term Caregiving Lives in Your Body, with guest Jenna Eldstrom of Deeply Rooted Health Coaching (https://www.deeplyrootedhealthcoaching.com/), explores the cumulative impact of long-term caregiving, particularly with neurodegenerative diseases like PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) and other conditions that unfold slowly over years. It focuses on how caregiving doesn’t just affect your schedule or emotions, it lives in your body. Through the lens of a long-haul caregiver and somatic practitioner, Jenna unpacks how burnout builds gradually, and often invisibly and the toll it takes on the nervous system from prolonged stress.  Many caregivers don’t recognize this impact until they’re already deep into it. We’ll also share somatic therapy practices that can help caregivers regulate, release, and sustain themselves, instead of simply pushing through. Check out Jenna’s website https://www.deeplyrootedhealthcoaching.com (https://www.deeplyrootedhealthcoaching.com) for more details on somatic therapy and how you can benefit from just a few minutes of somatic therapy a day.

6. 

   13 Aug 2026

   When Care Outgrows the Home: The Facility Decision

   When does caring for someone at home stop being sustainable? For many families, deciding whether to move a parent into assisted living, a nursing home, or hospice can feel like an impossible choice. There can be guilt, grief, financial pressure, family dynamics, and the fear that choosing a facility somehow means you've failed the person you love. In Episode 8, Gregory, a former caregiver, shares the deeply personal journey of caring for his father as his health, mobility, and independence declined. As a physician, Gregory understood the medical realities of his father's condition, but that knowledge did not make the decisions any easier. His father's journey took the family from independent living in the Virgin Islands, to assisted living in Florida, to a nursing home, and ultimately hospice. Gregory talks honestly about the emotional complexity of each transition, the challenges of evaluating facilities, navigating staffing issues, balancing caregiving with his career and young son, and learning to accept that each stage of care required something different. Most importantly, we talk about the stigma surrounding facility care and why moving someone out of the home can sometimes be an act of love, not abandonment.

7. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Bonus: The Caregiver Journey: Finding Acceptance When Life Changes – Part 3

   In Part 3 of this bonus series, host Jackee de Lagarde discusses acceptance and how it became one of the hardest lessons she has encountered in caregiving. It doesn't happen overnight, and it doesn't mean you've given up. It means you've stopped fighting the reality you didn't choose so you can focus on what matters most. In this deeply personal bonus episode, Jackee reflects on the emotional shift from asking, "Why me?" to asking, "How do I move forward?" She shares what she's learned after caring for her mother since 2021, the grief that comes with watching someone change over time, and how acceptance has helped her find peace in a role she never expected to have. This bonus episode explores: Why acceptance is not the same as giving up Letting go of the life you thought you would have Living with anticipatory grief Why trying to control caregiving is an illusion Releasing unrealistic expectations The identity shift that comes with becoming a caregiver Finding purpose, community, and peace If you've been struggling to accept your caregiving journey, this bonus episode is a reminder that acceptance isn't surrender. It's choosing how you show up, one day at a time.

8. 

   7 Jul 2026

   What Caregivers Need, But Rarely Ask For

   Caregivers become experts at asking for help for everyone except themselves. They schedule appointments, advocate, coordinate, solve problems, and carry enormous emotional weight. But when it comes to asking for support, many stay silent. In Episode 7, Iris Coker shares her experience balancing long distance caregiving, career, and family while navigating guilt, grief, and the pressure to always be strong. Together, we discuss: Why caregivers struggle to ask for help The hidden weight of long distance caregiving Giving yourself permission to accept grace How supportive managers and coworkers can make all the difference And much more.. Sometimes the most important thing a caregiver needs is someone to simply say, "You don't have to do this alone."

9. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Before, During, and After: The Caregiver’s Journey

   There are critical moments in caregiving that don’t get discussed enough. It starts with the before, then the during, and the after. This episode not only addresses those three stages, but what happens when you get through these stages with one loved one, and begin the process again with another. In Episode 6 of Who Cares About Me?, we hear from Alex Fenech, Founder & CEO of Closure (https://www.closureclub.com/), a business designed to help people prepare for and navigate both pre- and post-loss moments with clarity and confidence.  Alex experienced the painful loss of loved ones and the administrative challenges that come along with being a caregiver, all while balancing a career, motherhood and life's daily responsibilities. Alex shares what happens before, during, and after caregiving, and how those experiences inspired her to create Closure. Together, we discuss anticipatory grief, accepting support, preparing for the inevitable, and starting the process all over again. We also discuss preparing documents and organizing your life, and how this act is one of the most important gifts you can leave your family.

10. 

    9 Jun 2026

    Partners Carrying The Load: The Quiet Role of the In-Law Caregiver

    Why aren’t we talking about the partners who stepped into caregiving without being asked?  Who is caring about them and their sacrifices? The ones who didn't grow up calling this person "Mom" or "Dad," but found themselves showing up anyway, managing medications, helping with mobility, sitting in waiting rooms, and holding space for the person they love. In Episode 5, “Partners Carrying The Load: The Quiet Role of the In-Law Caregiver,” Clarence Steele, partner to Who Cares About Me? host, Jackee de Lagarde, shares his experience caring for his mother-in-law alongside his partner, reflecting on the emotional complexities, relationship dynamics, and sacrifices that come with supporting someone else's parent, especially when you’ve been in this role already. Family isn't always who raised you. Sometimes family is who you respect and love. Do you know an in-law caregiver who has taken on this role?  Shout them out in the comments.

11. 

    26 May 2026

    Caregiving While Working Full-Time

    For the caregivers who have full-time jobs, and have to balance demanding work schedules with 24/7 care needs, requirements for workplace flexibility and balance, and the long-term economic consequences of potential reduced work hours. Often times, these caregivers face a complex, high-stress, and often hidden crisis that severely impacts their career, finances, and mental health. In Episode 4, David Casey, an 8-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and seasoned Fortune 50 senior executive in Strategic Diversity Management, shares how he balanced caregiving for his Mom, Dad and Grandmother, with his demanding career, and the emotional toll it took on him.

12. 

    12 May 2026

    Bonus: What This Journey Is Teaching Me Now: Why Who Cares About Me? Exists – Part 2

    In Part 2 of this bonus content series, host Jackee de Lagarde touches on the first month of the podcast, what it’s teaching her, and reflects back on the challenges of being a new caregiver early on, the affects it had on her mentally and physically, and how advocating for your loved one is so crucial. “I launched my podcast, "Who Cares About Me?" to create a space where caregivers feel seen and heard. Through honest conversations, I’ve learned that reflecting on my own caregiving journey has been both enlightening and emotional. It’s tough to navigate the complexities of caregiving, from dealing with a rare disease to managing everyday challenges.” Caregivers know this isn’t just a role; it’s a journey full of unexpected challenges. Can you relate? Share your journey or the journey of someone you know, in the comments.

13. 

    28 Apr 2026

    Taking Ownership of the Hand You’re Dealt

    Caregiving often arrives without permission. No training, no warning, no roadmap. One day you’re living your life, and the next, you’re managing medications, appointments, emotions, and decisions you never imagined making. It’s about more than the tasks at hand. It’s about ownership, but not ownership in a controlling way, but ownership as acceptance, and choosing to engage with the reality in front of you, instead of fighting the fact that it exists. In this episode our guest, Peter Tannenbaum, addresses something deeper than logistics and responsibilities, he talks about the acceptance of it all.

14. 

    14 Apr 2026

    Setting Boundaries Without Guilt

    Boundaries can feel impossible in caregiving. Saying no can feel like failure. Asking for space can feel selfish. And yet, without boundaries, caregivers often burn out, which often results in long-term health issues of both the caregiver and their loved one. In this episode, we’re talking with guest, Lynette Sheard, about the struggle to protect your time, energy, and well-being, without the constant weight of guilt.  Lynette explains why boundaries aren’t selfish, they’re sustainable and you’re allowed to protect your energy, and that love doesn’t disappear when you draw a line. It becomes more honest.

15. 

    31 Mar 2026

    When Caregiving Finds You

    Our premiere episode examines how caregiving begins, often unexpectedly, and how it reshapes everything. Most of us don’t raise our hands and volunteer for this role. We step into it because someone we love needs us. And once you’re in it, life keeps moving…work, family, responsibilities, even as everything else feels like it’s shifting underneath you. Our host, Jackee de Lagarde, welcomes her first guest, Lori Stokes, to the show. Lori, an Emmy award winning journalist, spent many years as a caregiver to her mother and father, balancing a flourishing career in the public eye, and splitting her time between NY and Ohio. Like so many of us, Lori embraced this role without hesitation, because the pillars in her life needed her. Today’s episode is about that moment, the one that shifts everything.

16. 

    28 Mar 2026

    Before the Stories Begin: Why Who Cares About Me? Exists – Part 1

    What if parental caregiving found you and changed everything? In this opening trailer of Who Cares About Me?, host Jackee de Lagarde, a wife, mother, executive in the fashion industry, and primary caregiver to her 82-year-old mom shares the deeply personal story behind the podcast she created and the moment her life shifted into caregiving for her mother living with the rare, degenerative disease, PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). Balancing career, family, and the emotional weight of caring for a parent, Jackee introduces a space created for the voices we don’t hear enough, the elder caregivers navigating love, loss, and everything in between. If you’re a parental caregiver, and ever wondered, “who’s taking care of me, who cares about me?”, you’re not alone. Stay tuned for Episode 1, "When Caregiving Finds You" launching March 31, 2026, with special guest, Lori Stokes, 8-time Emmy winning broadcast journalist, who shares the caregiving journey she had with her parents, Louis and Jeanette Stokes.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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