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Hosted by Mindy Fried · society · EN · 29 episodes
The Shape of Care is a podcast that explores the world of caregiving. In this series, we hear stories from caregivers and the people they care for, and from experts and activists. There are so many of us doing this work, but we’re not talking to each other. We’re just trying to keep it together. This podcast is a platform for that conversation. Hopefully, one that helps people feel less alone.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Shape of Care is a podcast that explores the world of caregiving. In this series, we hear stories from caregivers and the people they care for, and from experts and activists. There are so many of us doing this work, but we’re not talking to each other. We’re just trying to keep it together.
The Shape of Care is hosted by Mindy Fried. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Sneak peek of Next Chapters podcast: On the road" (10 September 2025, 2 minutes), "Sneak peek: Episode 3 of Next Chapters: Relationships and sex" (25 August 2025, 39 minutes), and "Announcing first episode of Next Chapters: Confronting discrimination in health care" (13 August 2025, 2 minutes).
The Shape of Care publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 15 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for The Shape of Care is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Shape of Care requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Shape of Care's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Shape of Care are Family & Social Services. The Shape of Care has a society audience.
Mindy Fried hosts The Shape of Care, a society show with 29 episodes published.
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The Shape of Care
Hello Friends from around the world! If you've listened to Laura Barr on The Shape of Care, you'll want to hear this! It's a sneak peek clip from Episode 5 of Next Chapters, featuring Laura again with a great story...
Episode #9
Welcome to an exclusive sneak peek of Episode 3 of Next Chapters - Relationships and sex: Don't be afraid of hard conversations. In this episode, we hear from musician and organizer, Sheryl Wiser, who found love again...
Episode #7
We're thrilled to announce the release of our first episode of Next Chapters, a podcast about the remarkable landscape of growing older for women. In this episode, podcast host and co-producer, Mindy Fried, shares an...
Episode #6
Hello Friends of The Shape of Care! Check out Next Chapters, my new podcast about growing older for women. It's a project of Our Bodies Ourselves, and the Trailer just launched. Episodes start on August 13th!
Episode #5
In this episode, Lisa Mullins, award-winning journalist and the podcast's advisor, interviews Mindy to get a behind the scenes look at The Shape of Care. In this animated conversation, you learn more about what...
Episode #4
Check out www.theshapeofcare.org/episodes to see guest bios and photos, links to relevant articles and resources, and for Episode 4, you'll see an amazing essay by Ai-jen Poo, Director of Care Can't Wait, and...
Episode #3
Check out www.theshapeofcare.org/episodes to see guest bios and photos, links to relevant articles and resources, and for Episode 3, you'll see an excerpt of an interview with Senator Bob Casey!
Episode #2
Check out www.theshapeofcare.org/episodes to see guest bios and photos, links to relevant articles and resources, and an essay by guest author, Dr. Sonya Michel, Professor Emerita of History and Women’s and Gender...
Episode #1
Check out www.theshapeofcare.org to see guest bios and photos, links to relevant articles and resources, and an essay by guest author,Fumilayo Showers, an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies at the...
Episode #0
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shape of Care, a podcast about caregiving. Over the next four episodes, we’ll bring you into the lives of two “care pairs”, two PAID workers and the people they care for. And we’ll focus on...
Episode #18
In this episode, we talk with Robin Lipson, the Deputy Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Robin discusses some of the programs and policies for caregivers that her office manages. She...
Episode #17
In this episode, we interview Donna Thomson, Canadian author, educator and advocate for family caregivers. She talks about a public scandal in nursing homes in Québec, Canada. And how government intervention resulted in...
Episode #16
In this episode, we interview Meg Flaherty-Griffith, a visiting geriatric physical therapist who does home visits with elders. What does it mean to provide high touch care during a pandemic? How has Meg's "job...
Episode #15
In this episode, Roberta Rosenberg speaks openly about the traumatic accident her son experienced 2 1/2 years ago and his successful healing journey, with support from family. And how, more recently, she has taken her...
Episode #14
In this episode, we welcome sociologist Taura Taylor, a Visiting Lecturer at Georgia State University who teaches about race and resilience. Over the years, Taura has played a caregiver role to a number of family...
Episode #13
Elder care expert, Karen Wasserman, shares both tragic and uplifting stories based on her work with elders and their families during this difficult time. In sharing how her Boston-based agency helps elders and their...
Episode #12
In this episode, Laurie Sheridan returns to the podcast to talk about the death of her husband, Ira, who had Parkinson's Disease. Sadly, Ira died - two months before the pandemic hit. Find out how Laurie is coping with...
Episode #11
What can we learn from global perspectives about the impact of the pandemic on care workers and caregivers? For one thing, the universality of what we're all going through. But there's more. In this episode, we welcome...
Episode #10
This episode features an interview with Marie Colville, a professional home care worker who has been doing this work for 30 years. You’ll hear Maria talk about the childhood experiences that inspired her to do this...
Episode #9
How are home care workers doing during this pandemic? As front-line workers, the nature of their work is hands-on and up close. These workers face major issues about staying protected and safe. And what about the people...
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