Day 12 of the LVMC Podcast Block Party highlights The Cancer Caregiver with host Charlotte Bayala. In a complement to Day 9’s Navigating Cancer TOGETHER from the patient perspective, Charlotte brings us the other side of the experience.
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The Cancer Caregiver is a show that offers support and solidarity to the often-overlooked lifelines in the cancer journey: the caregivers. This podcast gets real about the emotional toll, the expectations, and the loneliness that can come with caring for someone through cancer; and does so with compassion and clarity.
Whether you’re a current caregiver, have been one in the past, or simply want to better understand what your loved ones are going through, this one’s for you. Because cancer sucks—but navigating it doesn’t have to be lonely.
“The Cancer Caregiver podcast is a weekly show that empowers cancer caregivers to conquer barriers, reclaim personal time and live life on their own terms. This show, created by host and fellow cancer caregiver Charlott, is for you if you tirelessly prioritize your loved one, yet struggle to prioritize your own well-being amidst overwhelming responsibilities, societal expectations, and feelings of isolation. It will provide a supportive sanctuary where self-care is celebrated, guilt is challenged, and practical strategies are offered to help you find joy amidst the chaos of being a cancer caregiver.”
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[00:00] Paulette: Hey mis amigues, welcome to day 12 of the LVMC Podcast Block Party. I’m Paulette Erato, as you know, the host of La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas, and yes, still the birthday girl. Remember last week when we heard from Talaya on Navigating Cancer Together? Well, here’s a podcast on a similar subject from a different perspective.
[00:22] The Cancer Caregiver focuses on the carer and the unique challenges inherent in that role, including the social expectations and the isolation many caregivers can experience. Cancer sucks, man, but people like Talaya and Charlotte are out here surfing the sound waves to make it all suck a little less.
[00:42] So please enjoy The Cancer Caregiver.
[00:45] Charlotte: In a world that idolizes the selfless caregiver, the reality is that sacrificing your own needs isn’t sustainable. Now is the time to step into the badass caregiver you already know you are, but have been scared, or quite frankly, too tired to become. This is the Cancer Caregiver Podcast, the weekly show that provides a supportive sanctuary for cancer caregivers.
[01:13] Where self-care is celebrated, guilt is challenged, and practical strategies are offered to help you find joy amidst the chaos of living in the world of cancer. I’m your host and fellow cancer caregiver, Charlotte. This show is for you if you tirelessly prioritize your loved one, yet struggle to prioritize your own wellbeing because of overwhelming responsibilities, societal expectations, and feelings of isolation.
[01:44] Cancer has made it clear to you how precious and short life is. There’s no more time left to wait for the perfect moment to do something for yourself in order to reduce the stress you’ve been carrying all this time. Join me every Tuesday for this free podcast that will empower you to conquer barriers, reclaim personal time and live life on your own terms.
[02:06] Each episode will be focused on one thing you can do for yourself, in 15 minutes or less. You’ll learn what it is, why it is important, how to bring it into your life in detailed information on what to do. Using over a decades experience in both being a cancer caregiver and a yoga and meditation teacher, I’ll help you find ways to care for yourself that you’ll actually enjoy and look forward to. Join me each week by listening on any podcast player, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, or my site, TheCancerCaregiver.com. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button now. Let’s get started.
[02:46] Paulette: Hey mira! If you love this trailer as much as I did, then seriously go subscribe to the show right now. All the links to do that are in the show notes. Y no se te olvide, this is all part of my birthday celebration, so keep tuning in every weekday to discover new podcasts you might enjoy. And of course, if you’ve got thoughts, then dígame! DM me on Instagram or send me a text from your phone right now.[03:27] There’s always a link in the show notes for that too. Muchísimas gracias for celebrating my birthday with me. Y hasta la próxima vez, that’s a burrito.
