We are all Caregivers.

About the Show

IN MANY WAYS, WE ARE ALL CAREGIVERS.
AT ITS HEART, THE CAREGIVERS PODCAST IS ABOUT THE COST AND COURAGE OF CARING.

Hosted by physician Mark Ropeleski, who has spent a career on the front lines, the show dives into what happens when people commit themselves fully; sometimes out of love, sometimes duty and vocation, and sometimes because they see a chance to build something better. No matter the form, caregiving demands something of us — time, energy, emotional presence, resilience and yes, it can take a toll on self and others.

Burnout and compassion fatigue are familiar terms. But caregiving can also spark resilience, ingenuity, and possibility. This show is not just about the dire costs; it’s about the breakthroughs. Our guests don’t just talk about the strains, they open up about the strategic grit and mindsets it takes to keep going, the sparks of transformation that caregiving ignites, and the surprising ways it reshapes our sense of what’s possible.

EPISODES & CLIPS

DISCOVER FULL EPISODES AND HIGHLIGHT CLIPS FEATURING CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER.

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Decolonizing Medicine: A New Vision for Future Doctors w/ Dr/ Jamaica Cass

In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, Dr. Mark sits down with Dr. Jamaica Cass - the first Indigenous woman in Canada to earn both an MD and a PhD. Dr. Cass shares her mission to decolonize medicine, from reshaping medical school curricula to building localized health education programs.

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How To Build Capacity As A Caregiver w/ Susan Ackland

In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast Host Dr. Mark sits down with Susan Ackland, a psychotherapist with decades of experience who has spent the last 10 years navigating the complexities of caring for a mother with Alzheimer’s and a father-in-law with Lewy body dementia, all while raising children and maintaining her professional practice.

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Chronic Pain Explained w/ Dr. Dean Tripp

This week on The Caregivers Podcast, Dr. Mark speaks with returning guest Dr. Dean Tripp, professor of Psychology, Anesthesiology, and Urology at Queen's University.

Together they explore the neuroscience of chronic pain, how it changes the brain, why traditional care often falls short, and how caregivers can offer empathy without burning out. Dr. Tripp also addresses the often unspoken reality of caregiver resentment.