Who's Watching Your Auntie? Balancing Caregiving and Self-Care in a Crazy World.

In this episode of the "Might Delete Later Podcast" hosts Derrick and Ana catch up on personal updates. Ana shares the relief of finding a wonderful new caregiver for her aunt, allowing her to travel to Las Vegas for Skate Rock City's five-year anniversary. She describes the supportive roller skating community and memorable encounters, including meeting “God’s Wife” from Instagram. The conversation also explores the challenges Ana faces as a caregiver, particularly dealing with intrusive questions about her responsibilities, and highlights the importance of empathy and understanding for caregivers.

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Opening theme and introduction to the "Might Delete Later Podcast" with Derrick and Ana.

Welcoming Ana Back (00:00:37)
Derrick welcomes Ana, mentions audience excitement, and Ana expresses gratitude.

Ana Finds a Caregiver (00:01:27)
Ana shares positive news about finding a new caregiver for her aunt, improving their situation.

Caregiver Interview Stories (00:02:06)
Ana recounts interviewing caregivers, including a bad FaceTime interview experience.

Travel to Las Vegas (00:04:44)
Ana discusses her recent trip to Las Vegas, travel logistics, and Derrick’s fear of flying.

Skate Rock City Anniversary (00:08:31)
Ana describes attending Skate Rock City’s five-year anniversary party and the supportive skating community.

Roller Skating Community Vibes (00:09:53)
Discussion about the drama-free, positive environment at skating rinks and Ana’s home rink.

Notable Skaters & "God’s Wife" (00:12:54)
Ana meets admired skaters, including "God’s Wife" from Instagram, and shares their supportive conversation.

Caregiver Challenges & Insensitive Questions (00:14:29)
Ana discusses the emotional impact of being asked, “Who’s watching your auntie?” and the lack of support from acquaintances.

Confronting the Question (00:19:59)
Ana confronts a friend who repeatedly asks about her aunt’s care, explaining why the question is inappropriate.

Gender & Caregiving Double Standards (00:25:28)
Ana and Derrick discuss how women, especially mothers and caregivers, face more scrutiny about leaving loved ones.

Home Depot Encounter (00:25:54)
Ana shares a story about a stranger at Home Depot asking about her aunt, and Derrick explains some men’s motives.

Probing Questions & Social Media (00:28:54)
Derrick explains how some men use probing questions to find out about women’s personal lives.

Honesty About Nosiness (00:30:41)
Ana and Derrick agree that people should be honest if they’re just being nosy.

Transition to Politics (00:31:18)
Derrick shifts the conversation to current political events and Ana’s experience with political discussions.

Ana’s Political Awareness as a Caregiver (00:32:44)
Ana explains balancing political awareness with caregiving responsibilities and emotional boundaries.

Recent Political Events & Super Bowl (00:33:48)
Derrick discusses the politicization of recent events, including the Super Bowl and celebrity activism.

Presidential History & Trump Era (00:35:01)
Derrick reviews recent U.S. presidents, comparing their respect for the Constitution and discussing Trump’s impact.

Ana’s Aunt’s Perspective (00:37:28)
Ana shares her aunt’s background as a civil rights activist and her views on Trump.

Learning from History (00:39:17)
Ana and Derrick discuss the importance of learning history, especially Black history, to understand current events.

Voter Intimidation & Authoritarianism (00:40:20)
Derrick details recent attempts at voter intimidation and draws parallels to authoritarian regimes.

Impact on Younger Generations (00:46:10)
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