Episodes

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. ...

In this episode, Charlotte digs into the heartache and frustration caregivers often feel around the idea of “making time to connect.” If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering if connection is even worth it, this episode...

When cancer rewrites the story of your life, how do you hold onto the parts of it that mattered most? In this powerful episode, Charlotte guides caregivers through the grief of losing the ability to enjoy life with the person you care for the...

Download your free Scanxiety Guide at When the stress of upcoming scans weighs heavy, how do you stop the spiral of fear before it takes over?  In this episode, Charlotte shares the powerful "S" in her ESCAPE framework: Shift Your Focus....

Download your free Scanxiety Toolkit at When was the last time you made a wish, for yourself?  In this intimate and powerful episode, Charlotte takes us through a quiet moment that sparked a life-altering realization: she hadn't wished for...

Find your free scanxiety toolkit at When caregiving feels thankless and resentment starts to bubble, it’s easy to ask: “Why should I be the one to fix this?”  In this episode, Charlotte addresses the anger and emotional fatigue caregivers...

Find the Scanxiety Toolkit at www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools  When caregiving takes over, it’s easy to forget what it feels like to just be with your loved one. No meds, no schedules, no survival mode. In this episode, Charlotte shares...

Find your free scanxiety toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools From therapy taboos to scanxiety spirals, we explore how to support yourself when life feels like too much.  In this episode, Charlotte invites you to sit with the...

Scanxiety hits hard. Just when you think you’re coping, a simple appointment reminder can send you spiraling.  But you don’t have to stay stuck in the fear. In this episode, Charlotte shares the first step of her ESCAPE plan: Engaging Your...

Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit at As caregivers, we often feel like we’re flailing in a world that seems to know what it’s doing.  But what if no one actually has it all figured out?  Tune in for a heartwarming reflection on stepping...

Feeling overwhelmed? Just stop. Take a breath, step out of your racing thoughts, and notice what’s around you.  In this episode, we guide you through the power of pausing. No schedules. No rules.  Just a moment for you.  Learn how...

When cancer enters a relationship, everything changes. The person you love shifts, the connection you shared begins to strain, and the weight of caregiving starts to overshadow your role as a spouse.  In this deeply personal episode, we explore...

Download Your Scanxiety Toolkit at Do caregiver appreciation days make you feel seen, or do they just remind you how invisible you are the rest of the year? In this episode, we get real about the fleeting recognition caregivers receive and why it’s...

Being a caregiver and holding down a job is like juggling two worlds at once, and neither one ever truly pauses. In this episode, we dive into the realities of working caregivers, from the guilt that follows you everywhere to the exhaustion that runs...

Feeling overwhelmed as scan day approaches? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast, Charlotte breaks down the paralyzing cycle of scanxiety and how it can leave caregivers stuck, exhausted, and unable to function. But...

Feeling the weight of scanxiety? You’re not alone. In this episode, Charlotte reveals a powerful, actionable strategy to break free from anxiety’s grip before and after medical appointments. Introducing the ESCAPE Plan.  A simple but...

Feeling guilty when taking a break as a cancer caregiver is incredibly common, but it’s also the barrier that prevents you from truly caring for yourself. In this episode, Charlotte explores the guilt that often creeps in when caregivers try to...

Feeling overwhelmed and out of control in the lead-up to your loved one's cancer scans? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the all-too-familiar experience of "scanxiety"—the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the anticipation of...

You’re the unsung hero in your loved one’s cancer journey. This episode of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast reminds you just how vital you are, not just to their care but to their ability to live life beyond the diagnosis. From managing appointments...