Oct 17, 202645 min
Dr. Lakelyn welcomes family caregiver and advocate Karen Sandone to share her family’s journey after her husband, Anthony, was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease at age 55. Karen opens up about the long...
About this Podcast:
The Caregiver Chats podcast is a space for family caregivers and care partners to find support and expertise to help make the caregiving journey a little more manageable. Dr. Lakelyn and her guests will focus on five key areas of caregiving that tend to be most challenging: Caregiver Support; Aging in Place; Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving; Care Planning; and Caregiver Self-Care. Guests will include aging industry experts and advocates and caregivers who will share their experiences and personal stories with Dr. Lakelyn. New episodes will drop regularly on all major podcasting platforms.
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What is Caregiver Chats about?
The Caregiver Chats podcast is a space for family caregivers and care partners to find support and expertise to help make the caregiving journey a little more manageable. Dr.
What has Caregiver Chats covered recently?
Recent episodes include "82: Karen Sandone on Facing Younger-Onset Dementia as a Family" (17 October 2026, 45 minutes), "81: Nicole Will's Checklist for Choosing a Senior Living Community" (30 September 2026, 63 minutes), and "80: What Matters Most at the End of Life with Dr. Julie Masters" (16 September 2026, 50 minutes).
How often does Caregiver Chats publish?
Caregiver Chats publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 88 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Caregiver Chats?
Booking probability for Caregiver Chats is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Caregiver Chats requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Caregiver Chats's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Caregiver Chats?
The strongest fits for Caregiver Chats are Family & Social Services. Caregiver Chats has an education audience.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 30, 20261h 3mDr. Lakelyn welcomes back Nicole Will, international thought leader on aging, caregiving and connection, to take a closer look at one of the biggest decisions families may face: moving a loved one into senior living...
Sep 16, 202650 minDr. Lakelyn welcomes gerontologist Dr. Julie Masters for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to be there for someone we love at the end of life. Together, they explore why accepting death can be especially...
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79: Caring for a Narcissistic Parent Without Losing Yourself with Rebecca Johnson, LMHC
Aug 30, 202643 minDr. Lakelyn is joined by licensed mental health counselor Rebecca Johnson for an honest conversation about one of caregiving's most complicated and often unspoken realities, caring for a narcissistic parent. For many...
Aug 17, 202639 minDr. Lakelyn welcomes Emmy-nominated actress, producer, author, and caregiver advocate Yvette Nicole Brown for an honest and heartfelt conversation about caring for her father, who is living with Alzheimer's disease...
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Jul 30, 202654 minDr. Lakelyn welcomes audiologist Dr. Debbie Abel for an important conversation about hearing loss and why recognizing it early can make a tremendous difference in health, relationships, and quality of life.Hearing loss...
Jul 15, 202634 minDr. Lakelyn is joined by geriatric social worker and author Mindy Crouch for a thoughtful conversation about helping children understand dementia and grief. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience supporting older...
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75: A Lifetime of Caregiving: Debbie Weiss on Love, Loss, and the Challenges We Don’t Always See
Jun 30, 202633 minDr. Lakelyn sits down with Debbie Weiss, author, speaker, and host of the “Maybe I Can” podcast, for a heartfelt conversation shaped by more than 40 years of caregiving. From supporting her father after a stroke at age...
Jun 15, 202657 minDr. Lakelyn is joined live in the Caregiver Chats studio by a panel of three dementia care experts: Michelle Magner, Carrie Aalberts (aka Dementia Darling), and Aaron Fish. Together, provide practical tips to help...
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<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined live in the Caregiver Chats studio by a panel of three dementia care experts: Michelle Magner, Carrie Aalberts (aka Dementia Darling), and Aaron Fish. Together, provide practical tips to help...
Jun 1, 202654 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Sam and Susan Simon for an inspiring conversation about what it means to live well after a dementia diagnosis. Together, they share how purpose, creativity, advocacy, and connection continue...
May 15, 202649 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Jean Hartnett, a healthcare leader and trauma-informed care advocate, for a powerful conversation about the hidden ways trauma—both past and present—can show up in caregiving.</p><p>With more...
Apr 30, 202644 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn sits down with fellow gerontologist, licensed clinical social worker, and dementia educator Ashley Stevens for an honest conversation about what caregivers truly need beyond traditional self-care advice...
Apr 15, 202637 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined by retired nurse and stroke caregiver Lana Wilhelm for a deeply personal and practical conversation about what happens after a stroke. In 2021, Lana’s husband Rick suffered a severe stroke, and...
Mar 31, 202655 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined by occupational therapist Lindsay DeLong, founder of EquipMeOT, for a conversation about supporting personal care routines as we age. Together they discuss how everyday activities like grooming...
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68: Spirituality in Caregiving with Dr. Aaron Blight
Mar 15, 202640 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined once again by caregiving expert and author Dr. Aaron Blight, returning to Caregiver Chats after his first appearance in Episode #25, Reflecting on Your Caregiving Mindset. This time, the...
Mar 1, 202643 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Nicole Smith—author, advocate, and dementia daughter—for a heartfelt conversation about caring for multiple parents living with dementia across different states during the pandemic. Nicole...
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66: Let's Talk About Dating with April Ibarra
Feb 15, 202634 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined by return guest April Ibarra, gerontologist and aging expert, for a thoughtful conversation on a topic that many families don’t know how to approach: what happens when an aging parent or loved...
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65: What Cancer Caregivers Need Most with Sheri Biller
Jan 30, 202631 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Sheri Biller, philanthropist, cancer caregiving advocate, and co-founder of the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation. Sheri brings both personal experience and professional passion to the...
Jan 15, 202634 minS0<p>Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Carmen Bowman, consultant, educator, and founder of Edu-Catering, to discuss the Validation Method, a compassionate approach to dementia care. Caregivers often feel stuck when faced with...
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