Things We Wish We Knew Before

Caregiver Stress, Anxiety & the Guilt We Carry

In this episode, we're talking about one of the most persistent parts of caregiving: guilt. Even though our mom now lives in a care home and we're no longer responsible for her day-to-day care, the guilt hasn't simply disappeared. In many ways, it's evolved. We explore the stress, anxiety, and emotional weight that continue to show up, along with the feeling that we should be doing more, visiting more, helping more, or somehow handling everything better. We also reflect on how some of these feelings may be connected to our experience caring for our dad and the unresolved guilt that can linger long after a caregiving chapter ends. From questioning past decisions to carrying responsibility that was never ours to begin with, we're having an honest conversation about the emotional baggage many caregivers carry. If you've ever felt guilty despite doing your best, this episode is for you. Together, we're exploring what it means to give ourselves grace, acknowledge our limits, and recognize that guilt isn't always a measure of how much we care.

Things We Wish We Knew Before

In this episode, we’re sharing the advice and resources we wish we had known about sooner. From navigating placement options and understanding levels of care, to finding mental health support and learning that we didn’t have to do everything alone. We talk about the emotional toll of figuring things out in real time, the trial-and-error of caregiving, and the tools that have genuinely helped us along the way. This conversation is part reflection, part resource-sharing, and part reassurance for anyone feeling overwhelmed or underprepared. Whether you’re new to caregiving or deep in it already, we hope this episode helps you feel a little more supported, informed, and less alone in the process.

Common Misconceptions About Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s Disease is often misunderstood, and honestly before our mom’s diagnosis, we misunderstood it too. Actually, we still misunderstand it! Just listen to Lexi fail the mini quiz.  In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the most common misconceptions about Parkinson’s and sharing what the reality has looked like in our own experience. From the idea that it’s “just tremors,” to assumptions about age, progression, and treatment, we talk through what people (including us!) often get wrong and what we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re navigating Parkinson’s yourself, caring for someone who is, or simply want to better understand, this episode is for you.

Role Reversal: Taking Care of the People Who Raised You

In this episode, we talk about the moment we realized we’ve slowly started becoming the parent to our parents. From managing appointments and finances to making big life decisions, we discuss what that role reversal really feels like and how emotionally complicated it can be. We start the episode with about 15 minutes of honest life updates, venting, and a bit of a spiral city about life in general, because sometimes that’s just where we’re at, and we know we’re not the only ones feeling that way. This conversation is about growing up in ways we didn’t expect, navigating responsibility, and processing the strange, sad, and sometimes even funny moments that come with realizing the roles have changed.

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Caregiving, Grief and Loss

Caregiving and grief often come with a wide range of emotions, sometimes all in the same day. In this episode, we open up about the emotional highs and lows that come with this journey and how we’re learning to sit with the complexity of it all. With our dad’s birthday coming up this week, we also share memories of him and reflect on how meaningful dates can bring grief, love, and remembrance together. It’s an honest conversation about honoring the people we’ve lost while continuing to move forward.