The Cancer Caregiver Podcast is for the relentless cancer caregivers who tirelessly prioritize their loved ones but struggle to care for themselves amidst overwhelming responsibilities, societal expectations, and feelings of isolation.
Asking for help can feel like a full-body cringe, especially for cancer caregivers who are used to doing it all. What if the very thing you’re avoiding is the one thing that could ease your load? In this episode, Charlotte un...
In this kickoff to our Midyear Reset series, Charlotte gently guides caregivers through a powerful reflection: what happens when you finally get a moment to yourself… and don’t know what to do with it? If you're feeling numb,...
What if skipping your loved one’s appointment wasn’t neglect, but a radical act of love? In this episode, Charlotte shares a gut-wrenching story that turned into a breakthrough for sustainable caregiving. If you’ve ever felt ...
In this powerful bonus episode, host Charlotte Bayala joins forces with Bob Coughlin and Paul Kidwell of In Sickness: Men and the Culture of Caregiving to shine a much-needed spotlight on male breast cancer. Survivors Arvind ...
Not all difficult cancer moments happen in the scan room. Sometimes, they happen in the doctor's office. When a dismissive tone, a careless comment, or an unwillingness to collaborate shakes your confidence what do you do? In...
You became a caregiver—but no one told you. In this episode, Charlotte explores the quiet, unseen moment you stepped into caregiving. Not when the doctor said, "It's cancer," but in the silent shift that happened inside you. ...