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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Setting Boundaries Without the Guilt: A Caregiver's Guide to Healing w/ Greg Fougere

Caregiving is often framed through the lens of love and duty, but what happens when it becomes an old survival role? In this episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with trauma-informed coach Greg Fougere to explore the deep-rooted family patterns, nervous system responses, and "self-abandonment" that often drive the default caregiver.

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The Hidden Family Dynamics That Break Caregivers | Amy Vasterling on Narcissism and Care

In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, Dr. Mark Ropeleski welcomes author Amy Vasterling to discuss how family conditioning can strip away a caregiver’s identity. Amy shares insights from her book, Know, explaining why boundaries are often treated as betrayal in enmeshed families and how caregivers can reclaim their inner truth.

Is It Time For Assisted Living? Living? w/ Janice Martin

When is it truly time to transition a parent or loved one into assisted living?In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with senior placement expert Janice Martin to pull back the curtain on the elder care industry.