Caregivers Out Loud

No matter where caregivers live, you have access to support. Welcome to "Caregivers Out Loud", a podcast powered by Family Caregivers of British Columbia. This season's podcast is hosted by Bill Israel who will be leading heartfelt, connective conversations with caregivers. By sharing stories of caregivers and insight from community experts, we bring you perspective and connection, and ensure that...

When was the last time you felt truly rested? For caregivers, making time for self-care can feel almost impossible with all the other demands on your time. And yet, it is an essential skill to learn in your role as a caregiver. In our final episode of the season, we look to why self-care is a fundamental part of being a caregiver. As a caregiver, you are often willing to make sacrifices and feel a...

In a healthy relationship, the needs of both people are important - it's a two-way street. Good communication is the key to making sure everyone's needs are met. Whether it is between you and a spouse, or with your friends, successful relationships are all about communication. In today's episode, we share how for caregivers, relationships with others can be more complex than usual. It can be hard...

Caregiving brings all sorts of challenges that call forth growth, and communication can be one of them. In today's episode, we hear about why good communication with family members and healthcare providers is so important, and often difficult for caregivers. In your role as caregiver, you have to speak up for the needs of the care receiver as well as your own. You need to think about the future an...

Thank you for joining us for our inaugural episode! Over this first season, we'll focus on caregiver wellbeing. How getting the support you need is vital. Why good communication with family members and medical professionals can be difficult, but rewarding. We'll share some essential tips on how to look after yourself and you'll hear stories from caregivers who have spent a great deal of time and e...

Welcome to "Caregivers Out Loud", powered by Family Caregivers of British Columbia, hosted by Jodie McDonald. We'll explore how the role of a caregiver can be rewarding, but also that it's emotionally, psychologically, and physically taxing. Through sharing these stories, we'll bring you perspective, connection, and ensuring that you have support and balance by inspiring caregivers, out loud. Subs...