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.

WATCH EPISODE

Loving Someone Who Wants to Die w/ Dr. Stacey Freedenthal

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.

WATCH EPISODE

The Truth About Caregiver Resentment w/ Elaine Sanchez

This week, Dr. Mark discusses one of the most difficult emotions for caregivers to admit: resentment. He is joined by Elaine K. Sanchez, founder of caregiverhelp.com and author of Letters from Madelyn, to explore why this feeling builds when caregivers are isolated, overwhelmed, and unsupported.

In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, host Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with certified financial planner, personal finance journalist, and author Beth Pinsker to unpack one of the least discussed yet most challenging aspects of looking after a loved one: financial caregiving.