The Cancer Caregiver

By Charlotte Bayala

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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. What if self-care didn’t feel like one more impossible task? What if you could find moments of joy, even in the chaos? Caregivers face constant challenges: battling burnout, feeling unseen, and navigating the overwhelming pressure to always put themselves last. These struggles exist because society glorifies the selfless caregiver, leaving little room for personal care. But denying yourself isn't sustainable. Instead, it’s time to break free from guilt, shatter misconceptions, and embrace practical self-care that empowers you to thrive. Enter The Cancer Caregiver Podcast, your go-to resource that simplifies self-preservation into actionable, 15-minute strategies. The Cancer Caregiver Podcast delivers short, impactful episodes that focus on one practical self-care technique at a time. From mindfulness and breathing exercises to navigating difficult emotions, we cover strategies that fit seamlessly into your busy life. Hosted by Charlotte, a fellow cancer caregiver, yoga and meditation teacher, this podcast is your supportive sanctuary for reclaiming your time and joy. Charlotte has walked the difficult path of cancer caregiving for over a decade. With firsthand experience of the relentless demands and emotional toll, she knows the battle caregivers face in trying to care for themselves. Charlotte’s background in yoga and meditation uniquely equips her to provide caregivers with tangible, no-nonsense self-care tools, making her the ideal guide for this journey. Life is short. Cancer sucks. But you deserve to live joyfully. Join us on The Cancer Caregiver Podcast and reclaim the space you need to care strong—for yourself and your loved one.

Episode Date
Things I Wish You'd Know About Cancer Caregiving: To The Person I Care For.
Jul 15, 2025
How to Find Yourself Again (Without Abandoning Anyone)
Jul 08, 2025
You Won’t Believe What Real Caregiver Grief Looks Like
Jul 01, 2025
Why Cancer Caregivers Are Always Tired, Even After Rest
Jun 24, 2025
Why “I’m Managing” Is a Red Flag for Cancer Caregivers.
Jun 17, 2025
Why Every Cancer Caregiver Needs a Midyear Reset…Before It’s Too Late
Jun 10, 2025
When Skipping the Appointment is the Most Loving Thing You Can Do
Jun 03, 2025
Everything You Know About Breast Cancer Is Half the Story
May 29, 2025
How to Survive a Terrible Doctor Without Losing Your Mind
May 27, 2025
You Became a Caregiver But No One Told You
May 20, 2025
Why Cancer Caregivers Are Giving Up on Friendship... and How to Get It Back
May 13, 2025
How To Recreate Joy After Cancer Destroys Your Relationship Rituals
May 06, 2025
The Brain Hack That Stopped My Cancer Caregiver Pre-Scan Panic
Apr 29, 2025
The Wish That Was Never for Me: A Cancer Caregiver's Wake-Up Call
Apr 22, 2025
The Quiet Pain of Feeling Unloved While Caring for Someone You Love
Apr 15, 2025
I Thought Cancer Took Our Relationship: One Small Caregiver Moment Saved It
Apr 08, 2025
Why It’s OK If You Don’t Want to Be a Caregiver Today
Apr 01, 2025
Surviving Scanxiety: The First Step You NEED to Know
Mar 25, 2025
Cancer Caregiver Joins a Dance Class and Learns None of us Know What We’re Doing
Mar 18, 2025
You’re Not Failing as a Cancer Caregiver. You Just Need to STOP
Mar 11, 2025
Losing Love While Saving a Life: A Cancer Caregiver’s Hardest Choice
Mar 04, 2025
Why a ‘Caregiver Day’ Doesn’t Fix the Real Problem
Feb 25, 2025
The Secret Struggles of Working Caregivers
Feb 18, 2025
3 Game-Changing Hacks to Survive Scanxiety Weeks
Feb 11, 2025
The Escape Plan Every Cancer Caregiver Needs
Feb 04, 2025
Why Guilt is Your Biggest Barrier as a Caregiver and How to Break Through It
Jan 28, 2025
How to Stop Scanxiety from Ruining Your Cancer Caregiving Life
Jan 21, 2025
The Truth Every Cancer Caregiver Deserves to Hear RIGHT NOW!
Jan 14, 2025
When the Quiet Feels Loud: Surviving January’s Emotional Weight as a Cancer Caregiver
Jan 07, 2025
Just F*cking Breathe: Mantra Meditation
Dec 31, 2024
Resolutions Don’t Work for Cancer Caregivers—Here’s What Does
Dec 31, 2024
Just F*cking Breathe: Square Breath
Dec 24, 2024
The #1 Way to Handle Unsolicited Cancer Advice This Holiday Season
Dec 24, 2024
Just F*cking Breathe: Visualizing Your Yes
Dec 17, 2024
Caregivers, STOP Saying No—Here’s What To Do Instead!
Dec 17, 2024
Just F*cking Breathe: Strong Exhale
Dec 10, 2024
Holidays Are Overwhelming—Here’s How to Take Back Control!
Dec 10, 2024
Just F*cking Breathe: The Pause
Dec 03, 2024
The Pause That Changed Everything for me as a Cancer Caregiver
Dec 03, 2024
Just F*cking Breathe: Long Emotional Exhale
Nov 26, 2024
Why “Being Grateful” Feels Like a LIE When You’re a Caregiver
Nov 26, 2024
Just F*Cking Breathe: Counting Breaths
Nov 19, 2024
Finally Fall Back Asleep: A Caregiver's Simple Secret to Nighttime Calm
Nov 19, 2024
I Tried to Ignore Reality – Here’s What Happened When I Finally Faced the Truth
Nov 12, 2024
Just F*cking Breathe: Long Exhale
Nov 05, 2024
I Held Back Tears for YEARS—Until I Learned THIS!
Nov 05, 2024
Regain Control in a Chaotic World: Cancer Caregiver Edition
Oct 29, 2024
I Was Doing EVERYTHING Alone – Until I Found This Game-Changing Way to Get Help
Oct 22, 2024
The Agony of Waiting: How MyChart is Holding You Hostage and How to Break Free
Oct 15, 2024
The Great Cancer Caregiver Escape
Oct 08, 2024
Just F*cking Breathe: Slow Long Breath
Oct 01, 2024
Frozen in Place: Overcoming Cancer Caregiver Decision Paralysis
Oct 01, 2024
Deconstructing the Help Myth: A Caregiver’s Path to True Support
Sep 26, 2024
The Self-Care Scam: What Actually Works for Caregivers
Sep 25, 2024
Caregiving Under Pressure: How to Stay Calm and Focused
Sep 24, 2024
The Cancer Caregiver Manifesto
Sep 17, 2024
Trailer: The Cancer Caregiver Podcast
Sep 10, 2024
Goodbye Love Your Caregiving Life, Hello The Cancer Caregiver Podcast
Sep 05, 2024
Date Night Ideas for Spousal Caregivers
Aug 29, 2024
Why Caregivers Need Love Letters
Aug 22, 2024
Making Time for Love in Your Caregiving Life
Aug 15, 2024
Mastering the Art of Being Heard as a Caregiver
Aug 08, 2024
Navigating the Pink Belt Moments in Caregiving
Aug 01, 2024
Five Essential Tips for Staying Present as a Caregiver
Jul 25, 2024
Snapshots of Care: How Photos Can Capture Your Caregiving Journey
Jul 18, 2024
Everyday Love: Discovering the Beauty in Caregiving
Jul 11, 2024
Caregiver’s Guide to Finding Your Perfect Start
Jul 04, 2024
Caregiver’s Guide to Mastering Your Nighttime Routine
Jun 27, 2024
Caregivers Guide to Building Positive Morning Habits
Jun 20, 2024
A Caregiver's Guide to Building Rituals from Routine
Jun 13, 2024
Caregivers' Guide to Daily Rituals for Stress Relief and Personal Growth
Jun 06, 2024
When OK is enough
May 30, 2024
The Caregiver's Guide to Hierarchy of Information Sharing in Tough Times
May 23, 2024
The Power of Personal Choices in Caregiving Relationships
May 09, 2024
Cancer Buddy: Where Tech Meets Compassion and Support
May 09, 2024
Caregiver Confessions During Cancer Scare Season
May 02, 2024
Why Time Flies and Crawls for Caregivers
Apr 25, 2024
You Can't Fix Them
Apr 18, 2024
The King of England walked into a church on Easter… and the burden of looking well.
Apr 10, 2024
A Journey of Love, Grief, and Advocacy for Parkinson's Caregivers with Dr George Ackerman
Apr 04, 2024
Understanding Scanxiety: How Caregivers Can Cope and Support Their Loved Ones
Mar 27, 2024
Dr. Allison Applebaum: Transforming Caregiver Struggles into Strengths
Mar 21, 2024
Navigating Caregiver Envy During Spring Break
Mar 13, 2024
The Unseen Caregiver Struggle
Mar 05, 2024
When Caregiving Redefines Life: Brooke Thomas and NMOSD
Feb 29, 2024
Getting your head out of your own caregiving A$$
Feb 22, 2024
Caregiver Self-Care: It's Not About the Leggings
Feb 15, 2024
Longing for Connection and Overcoming Isolation in Caregiving
Feb 08, 2024
Stepping into Ourselves: Redefining Identity Through Caregiving
Feb 01, 2024
Cranberry Juice & Calm: Mastering Caregiver Stress
Jan 25, 2024
The 5-Minute Challenge: Transforming Caregiving Life Through Brief Intervals of Self-Care
Jan 18, 2024
From Oncology Waiting Rooms to Self-Care: A Caregiver's Year in Review
Jan 11, 2024
January Reset: Navigating Caregiving Life After the Holiday Season
Jan 04, 2024
Unseen and Undervalued: The Struggle of Caregiver Validation and Recognition
Dec 28, 2023
The Plastic Ice of Caregiving: Making New Traditions
Dec 21, 2023
Holiday Stress and Mindfulness: A Must-Listen for Caregivers
Dec 14, 2023
Screw Holiday Happiness: Caregiver Holiday Support
Dec 07, 2023
Caregiving Love: Martin Schreiber's Journey with Alzheimer's and His Two Elaines
Nov 30, 2023
When Caregiving Doesn't Fit the Mold: Roberta Schneider’s Origin Story
Nov 23, 2023
Breaking free from holiday pressure: A caregiver’s guide to realistic expectations with Roberta Schneider
Nov 16, 2023
Morning Rituals for the Real World: Prioritizing Self-Care as a Caregiver
Nov 09, 2023
Improving Quality of Life and the Importance of Palliative Care with Carol Bush
Nov 02, 2023
Palliative Care 101 with Carol Bush
Oct 26, 2023
Unspoken Grief: Shedding Light on Anticipatory Grief in Caregiving
Oct 19, 2023
Why Don't We Talk About Death, with guest Michelle Kolling
Oct 12, 2023
What is an End of Life Doula? Michelle Kolling Interview Part 1
Oct 05, 2023
The Self-Care Conundrum: Why No One Cares if You Fill Your Own Cup
Sep 28, 2023
Unremarkable Test Results and Unsettling Feelings: The Dilemma of Sharing Positive News
Sep 21, 2023
Unveiling the Power of Resilience: Defying Strangers' Attempts to Shame Me as a Caregiver
Sep 14, 2023
Self-care and Systems: A compassionate guide to balancing caregiving, business, and personal well-being
Sep 07, 2023
Redefining Relaxation: Why a Vacation Isn't Enough for Family Caregivers
Aug 31, 2023
Rekindling the Flame: Rediscovering the Joy of Connection with Your Spouse
Aug 24, 2023
From Stuck to Soaring: How to Break Free from Caregiver Mode and Live Your Best Life
Aug 17, 2023
Caring for Two: Unveiling the Art of Shared Self-Care in Family Caregiving
Aug 10, 2023
Breaking Free: Five Strategies to Escape the Caregiving Bubble and Reclaim Your Freedom
Aug 03, 2023
It's Not Just You Part 4: Finding Beauty in the Tears
Jul 27, 2023
It's Not Just You Part 3: Behind the Scenes of a Caregiver's Heart
Jul 20, 2023
It's Not Just You Part 2: Embracing the Urge to Run Away
Jul 13, 2023
It’s Not Just You Part 1: Navigating Fatigue, Loss and Self-Rediscovery
Jul 06, 2023
Press Play: The Soundtrack of Life as a Caregiver
Jun 29, 2023
When Envy Strikes: Unveiling the Raw Emotions Behind Others' Successes
Jun 22, 2023
Beyond 'At Least': The Power of Validating Caregiver Emotions1
Jun 15, 2023
Nourish Your Body and Soul: How Culinary Care Supports Caregivers with Meal Delivery Services
Jun 08, 2023
From Mealtime Stress to Connection: How Culinary Care is Supporting Caregivers One Meal at a Time
Jun 01, 2023
Mastering Your Evening Routine as a Caregiver: A Stress-Free Guide to Prioritizing Self-Care
May 25, 2023
Transforming Your Mornings: How Small Rituals Can Bring Big Joy to Your Day
May 18, 2023
Transforming Daily Habits into Moments of Self-Care: How to Reduce Stress and Prioritize Yourself as a Caregiver
May 11, 2023
Unveiling the Power of Self-Care: How One Caregiver Found Her Rituals and Regained Her Life
May 04, 2023
My Caregiving Role Reversed: Letting go of Control
Apr 27, 2023
Resentment is a Bad Word and other Lies Caregivers are Told
Apr 20, 2023
Find Your Voice: The Healing Power of Singing and Humming for Caregivers
Apr 13, 2023
Breaking the Chains of Caregiving: Why Knowing Isn't Enough and How to Create Your Own Care Team for a Life You Love
Apr 06, 2023
Play to Their Strengths: The Key to Effective Caregiving Support
Mar 30, 2023
The Importance of Asking for Help: A Caregiver's Experience with Overwhelming Tasks
Mar 23, 2023
Beyond Just Getting By: Finding Joy as a Caregiver
Mar 16, 2023
The Power of Caregiver Awareness: How Knowing What You Do Each Day Can Change Your Life
Mar 09, 2023
How to Handle Empty Offers and False Promises as a Caregiver1
Mar 02, 2023
Learn How to Worry About the Important Caregiving Things
Feb 23, 2023
Caregiving Sucks Just As Much As February
Feb 16, 2023
What Happens When You've Lost Love For Yourself?
Feb 09, 2023
Twist Out Cancer's August Spree
Feb 02, 2023
How Realizing You Can Abandon Caregiving Can Actually Help You Understand Why You've Stayed
Jan 26, 2023
How to Dominate Caregiver Communication so You Never Feel Misunderstood Again
Jan 19, 2023
Winning At My Caregiving Life With the Christmas Decorations Still Up
Jan 12, 2023
How Letting Go Will Give You Time To Enjoy Your Caregiving Life More
Jan 05, 2023
How Hating Yourself Isn't Actually a Requirement for Loving Your Caregiving Life
Dec 29, 2022
How Letting Our Caregiving Fears of the Future Steals Our Ability to Enjoy the Present
Dec 22, 2022
Negative Caregiving Experiences are What Define and Mold Us Into Who We Are
Dec 15, 2022
Noticing Your Loved One Can Make Your Bond Stronger
Dec 08, 2022
Gratitude and Thankfulness Don't Have to be Bad Words for Caregivers
Dec 01, 2022
Why Caregivers Have Problems With Gratitude and Why You Shouldn't Feel Forced to be Grateful
Nov 22, 2022
The Turbulence of Caregiving
Nov 10, 2022
Who Cares How Full Your Glass is as Long as You Know How to Find More Water?
Nov 03, 2022
Dysfunctional at the Oncologist's Office
Oct 27, 2022
Isn’t Caregiving Unconditional?
Oct 20, 2022
How to Hack Your Caregiver Happiness
Oct 13, 2022
How Caregivers can Find Love for Themselves in Just 10 Minutes a Day
Oct 06, 2022
Caregiver Strength you Might Not Even Know you Have
Sep 29, 2022
How to Embrace Stillness When Your Caregiving Life is Fast and Crazy
Sep 22, 2022
Being Able to Say No so You Can Enjoy Your Caregiving Life
Sep 15, 2022
Boundary Setting Sucks! How to Set Boundaries Again Now That You're a Caregiver
Sep 08, 2022
How to Process Caregiver Grief So You Can Get on With Your Life Already
Sep 01, 2022
Self-Care Summer Series for Caregivers - Part 4
Aug 25, 2022
Self-Care Summer Series for Caregivers - Part 3
Aug 18, 2022
Self-Care Summer Series for Caregivers - Part 2
Aug 11, 2022
Summer Self-Care Summer Series for Caregivers - Part 1
Aug 04, 2022
Things They Should Have Told You About Caregiving Part 4
Jul 28, 2022
Things They Should Have Told You About Caregiving Part Three
Jul 21, 2022
Things They Should Have Told You Part 2
Jul 14, 2022
Things They Should Have Told You About Caregiving Part 1
Jul 07, 2022
How to Make Yourself the Main Character of Your Caregiving Story
Jun 30, 2022
It's Time to Grieve for the Pre-Caregiving Life You Abandoned
Jun 23, 2022
Why Becoming a Caregiver is Not Actually Choosing to Become a Caregiver
Jun 16, 2022
Five Ways to Get Out of Your House When You Feel Trapped by Caregiving
Jun 09, 2022
Does a Smile Exist if a Caregiver Doesn't See it?
Jun 02, 2022
Shocking Truth Why the Dalai Lama Can't Hold your Attention
May 26, 2022
An Important Message for you if you're Ready Enjoy your Life
May 19, 2022
The Incredible Power of Caregiver Secrets and Why You Hold Onto Them
May 12, 2022
How to Know if You're Ready to Enjoy Your Life as a Caregiver
May 05, 2022
The Clarity That Comes From Accepting vs Just Knowing You're a Caregiver
Apr 28, 2022
Why it's Important to Share Self-Care with a Loved One and How to do it
Apr 21, 2022
Desperately Stuck in Caregiver Mode and How to Escape it
Apr 14, 2022
Top Five Reasons Caregivers Need Fun in Their Lives
Apr 07, 2022
How to Keep Your Cool and Not React at Stressful Doctor's Appointments
Mar 31, 2022
ALZ the Cupcakes
Mar 24, 2022
Caregiver Manifesto
Mar 17, 2022
How to Actually Stop Caregiver Burnout by Making Small Positive Life Changes
Mar 10, 2022
Two Simple Ways to Love Connecting With Your Spouse Again
Mar 03, 2022
Why National Caregivers Day is Insulting!
Feb 24, 2022
Self-Acceptance for Caregivers
Feb 17, 2022
Courageous Love for Caregivers
Feb 09, 2022
“And Just Like That” My Caregiver Escape was Ruined
Feb 03, 2022
Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Caregiving Emotions
Jan 27, 2022
Why that Vacation won’t do it for You.
Jan 20, 2022
How to Use Love Letters to Enjoy Caregiving
Jan 13, 2022
Your Caregiving Year in Review Guide
Jan 06, 2022
How to Take the Power out of Caregiver Resentment
Dec 30, 2021
Is it Really Time to Give Up?
Dec 23, 2021
How Many Smile do you Miss?
Dec 16, 2021
Caregiver Holiday Survival
Dec 09, 2021
How to be Grateful When your Life Sucks
Dec 02, 2021
Ways For Caregivers to Enjoy Holidays
Nov 25, 2021
Making Self Care Work: Step by Step Guide to Making Self Care Possible for Caregivers
Nov 18, 2021
Why it is so Hard to Care for Yourself
Nov 11, 2021
Finding Your Caregiver Self-care Style: Part Three
Nov 04, 2021
Finding Your Caregiving Self-care Style: Part Two
Oct 28, 2021
Finding Your Caregiving Self-care Style: Part One
Oct 21, 2021
The Best Way to Hold on to Memories - for Caregivers
Oct 14, 2021
Learning to Listen to the Person You Care For
Oct 07, 2021
How Not to Hate Caregiving
Sep 30, 2021
Three Ways to Connect With Your Loved One Without Having to Fix Anything
Sep 23, 2021
Caregivers have the power to change someone's day
Sep 16, 2021
What Are You Waiting For?
Sep 09, 2021
Caregiver Conversation: Cameron Huddleston
Sep 02, 2021
The Beetles Wrote This Song For You
Aug 26, 2021
Kick In the Butt
Aug 19, 2021
Unproductive Worry
Aug 12, 2021
Caregiver Conversation with Robert Pardi
Aug 05, 2021
Cancer in your face
Jul 29, 2021
Too Busy Caring to Care
Jul 22, 2021
You Can
Jul 15, 2021
The Power of a Phone Call
Jul 08, 2021
How to Speak to Your Loved One About Finances
Jul 01, 2021
Changes
Jun 24, 2021
Too Calm
Jun 17, 2021
Stressing You Out?
Jun 10, 2021
Caregiver Conversation with Kayla Estenson Williams
Jun 03, 2021
Own Your Role
May 27, 2021
Caregiver Pride
May 20, 2021
Your Value
May 13, 2021
Caregiver Conversation - Ben Rao
May 06, 2021
They Should Have Told You
Apr 29, 2021
What's your Power Source?
Apr 22, 2021
Caregiver Happiness
Apr 15, 2021
Caregiver Conversation with Rachel Engstrom
Apr 08, 2021
Sneak Peek Into My World
Apr 01, 2021
Five Things I Learned About Caregiving
Mar 25, 2021
Holy Crap Caregiving Moments
Mar 18, 2021
I refuse to do it!
Mar 11, 2021
Caregiver Conversation with Emma Crooke
Mar 04, 2021
Managing the Meds
Feb 25, 2021
Caregiver Confidant
Feb 18, 2021
Secret Resentment
Feb 11, 2021
Dr Blight Part Two
Feb 04, 2021
Dr Blight Part One
Jan 28, 2021
Are You Worth Your TIme?
Jan 21, 2021
The New Year Can Be Annoying
Jan 14, 2021
Do You Have Hope?
Jan 07, 2021
Grieving The Old You
Dec 31, 2020
Power of Pictures
Dec 24, 2020
Be There For The Moments
Dec 17, 2020
The Right To Feel Sad
Dec 09, 2020
Jack's Caregiver Coalition
Dec 03, 2020
Celebrations
Nov 26, 2020
Imerman Angels
Nov 19, 2020
What's Your Story?
Nov 12, 2020
Kinship Caregivers
Nov 05, 2020
Caregiver Tired
Oct 29, 2020
Caregiving During a Pandemic
Oct 22, 2020
Sarcastic Caring Bridge Post
Oct 15, 2020
I Want To Run Away!!!
Oct 08, 2020
Power of Tears
Oct 01, 2020
Stranger in an Elevator
Sep 24, 2020
Not The Good Cancer!
Sep 17, 2020
The Ripple Effect
Sep 10, 2020
Stressed Out
Sep 03, 2020
Caregiver Fatigue
Aug 27, 2020
The Connection
Aug 20, 2020
A Caregiver's Wish
Aug 13, 2020
He's Radioactive!
Aug 06, 2020
Scanxiety Pt. 1
Jul 23, 2020
I Am Not A Nurse!!!!
Jul 16, 2020
The New Normal
Jul 09, 2020
You Are Not Alone
Jul 02, 2020
Scanxiety Pt. 2
Jul 02, 2020
Self What?
Jun 25, 2020
They’re letting us leave?
Jun 18, 2020
Kids in the Hospital?
Jun 11, 2020
Can you sleep in a chair?
Jun 04, 2020
The Importance of Sitting Bedside
May 28, 2020
Waiting Room Spiral
May 21, 2020
Grieving the loss of your old life
May 14, 2020
Positivity in the Midst of Pain
May 07, 2020
Doctors Visits
Apr 30, 2020
You Don't Have Cancer
Apr 23, 2020
Overwhelming Information
Apr 16, 2020
My Caregiver Origin Story
Apr 08, 2020
Caregiver Connection Podcast
Mar 20, 2020