Balance in caregiving is often talked about, but what does it really look like in everyday life? In this episode, Jerri McElroy, primary caregiver, entrepreneur, and author, shares her caregiving journey and how caregiving touches every part of our lives.

From managing overwhelming medical responsibilities and advocating for a loved one, to caring for a parent with whom you may have had a complicated relationship, Jerri speaks candidly about the emotional and practical realities caregivers face. She also reflects on empathy, boundaries, and the importance of caring for yourself while caring for others.

If you are a family caregiver or supporting an aging parent, you may see yourself in Jerri’s story and gain insight into finding your own sense of balance along the caregiving journey.

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My guest today is world-renowned dementia expert Teepa Snow, occupational therapist and founder of the Positive Approach to Care, which offers training, services, and resources to families and professionals worldwide.

Teepa has spent decades helping people understand the brain changes behind dementia and, just as importantly, how to support both the person living with dementia and the caregiver.

In our conversation, we discuss strategies for interacting with your care partner from mild cognitive impairment on, what changes and what stays the same, accepting help from others, why knowing your person and knowing yourself are equally essential while providing care and so much more.

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Dr Shoshana Ungerleider, is a board-certified internal medicine physician, science journalist, and passionate advocate for compassionate end-of-life care.

She hosts and produces TED Health and the NY Radio Award–winning podcast Before We Go, and founded the End Well Foundation to make end of life a part of life. Shoshana regularly appears as a medical expert on CNN, MSNBC, and CBS News, with bylines in TIME, USA Today, Scientific American, and more. She executive produced the Oscar-nominated Netflix film End Game, funded the Emmy-winning Extremis, and produced Robin’s Wish, about the final years of Robin Williams.

In this episode, we explore how popular culture and healthcare meet—how film, media, and storytelling shape the way we see end-of-life, grief, loss, and caregiving—and we’ll hear Shoshana’s story of caring for her father through cancer. From documentaries to news headlines, including EndWell’s part in consulting on HBO’s Emmy winning drama The Pitt, these cultural moments guide how we talk about death, support those we love, and face our own final chapters.

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