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What if skipping your loved one’s appointment wasn’t neglect, but a radical act of love?
In this episode, Charlotte shares a gut-wrenching story that turned into a breakthrough for sustainable caregiving.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting to sit one out, this is your permission slip, and your playbook, for protecting your energy so you can show up when it counts.
Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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In this powerful bonus episode, host Charlotte Bayala joins forces with Bob Coughlin and Paul Kidwell of In Sickness: Men and the Culture of Caregiving to shine a much-needed spotlight on male breast cancer.
Survivors Arvind Natarajan and Steve DelGardo share their raw, real journeys: from diagnosis delays and cultural silence to reclaiming strength through humor, information, and advocacy.
Dr. Leone of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings essential insight on the medical side, explaining the gaps in research, care, and support for men.
Whether you're a caregiver, survivor, or someone who loves a man in your life, this episode will change how you think about breast cancer and why silence is no longer an option.
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Not all difficult cancer moments happen in the scan room. Sometimes, they happen in the doctor's office.
When a dismissive tone, a careless comment, or an unwillingness to collaborate shakes your confidence what do you do?
In this episode, Charlotte shares personal stories and practical tools for navigating uncomfortable interactions with medical teams. If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s office feeling worse than when you walked in, this episode is for you.
Tune in for real talk, real strategies, and a reminder: your advocacy matters.
Find your scanxiety toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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You became a caregiver—but no one told you.
In this episode, Charlotte explores the quiet, unseen moment you stepped into caregiving.
Not when the doctor said, "It's cancer," but in the silent shift that happened inside you.
Through vivid storytelling and deep emotional resonance, she names what so many caregivers feel but can’t always articulate the grief, the overwhelm, the invisible weight.
This episode is your mirror, your breath, your permission to matter. Tune in and reclaim your role, not just as caregiver, but as a human who deserves care too.
Download you free Scanxiety ToolKit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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In this episode, Charlotte digs into the heartache and frustration caregivers often feel around the idea of “making time to connect.”
If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering if connection is even worth it, this episode is for you. Through compassionate insight and practical guidance, Charlotte reminds us that connection doesn’t have to be a big event; sometimes, a simple “hello” or shared smile can water a part of us that feels like it's been withering away.
Tune in for small shifts that can bring back big feelings of belonging.
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When cancer rewrites the story of your life, how do you hold onto the parts of it that mattered most?
In this powerful episode, Charlotte guides caregivers through the grief of losing the ability to enjoy life with the person you care for the way you used to before cancer.
She offers a hopeful, practical shift: focus on how those moments made you feel… not what they were. With touching stories and actionable steps, she shows how to intentionally recreate connection, meaning, and even joy in new ways right where you are, as life is now.
This episode is a healing breath for anyone missing what once was and wondering how to love what is.
Find your scanxiety toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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When the stress of upcoming scans weighs heavy, how do you stop the spiral of fear before it takes over?
In this episode, Charlotte shares the powerful "S" in her ESCAPE framework: Shift Your Focus. Discover practical, unexpected ways to redirect your thoughts, reclaim precious moments with your loved one, and stop Scanxiety from stealing your peace.
If you're ready to stop letting fear run the show, this episode is your guide.
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Download your free Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
When was the last time you made a wish, for yourself?
In this intimate and powerful episode, Charlotte takes us through a quiet moment that sparked a life-altering realization: she hadn't wished for herself in years.
Join her as she explores how caregivers often lose themselves in the act of giving, and what it means to reclaim your own hope, your own care, and, yes, even your own wishes.
This is more than a reflection, it’s an invitation to rediscover yourself.
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When caregiving feels thankless and resentment starts to bubble, it’s easy to ask: “Why should I be the one to fix this?”
In this episode, Charlotte addresses the anger and emotional fatigue caregivers often carry, especially when the relationship with a loved one feels strained or one-sided.
With honesty and vulnerability, she explores how cancer changes both partners, why connection feels like a burden, and how to find clarity in the chaos.
If you’ve ever felt invisible in your own relationship, this episode is for you.
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When caregiving takes over, it’s easy to forget what it feels like to just be with your loved one. No meds, no schedules, no survival mode. In this episode, Charlotte shares how a simple hospital TV show became a lifeline to connection, laughter, and love. Discover how to find “date night” moments in the most unexpected places, why it's okay to miss what was, and how to intentionally spark joy and reconnection, even during the hardest chapters.
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From therapy taboos to scanxiety spirals, we explore how to support yourself when life feels like too much.
In this episode, Charlotte invites you to sit with the discomfort, explore what it’s really telling you, and understand that sometimes, the most powerful self-preservation isn’t fixing anything, it’s allowing yourself to feel.
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Scanxiety hits hard. Just when you think you’re coping, a simple appointment reminder can send you spiraling.
But you don’t have to stay stuck in the fear. In this episode, Charlotte shares the first step of her ESCAPE plan: Engaging Your Senses.
Learn how simple sensory shifts—like noticing colors, listening to familiar sounds, or feeling comforting textures—can help break the cycle of anxiety and bring you back to the present.
Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
As caregivers, we often feel like we’re flailing in a world that seems to know what it’s doing.
But what if no one actually has it all figured out?
Tune in for a heartwarming reflection on stepping outside of our comfort zones, embracing imperfection, and finding moments of joy amidst the chaos of caregiving.
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Feeling overwhelmed? Just stop. Take a breath, step out of your racing thoughts, and notice what’s around you.
In this episode, we guide you through the power of pausing. No schedules. No rules. Just a moment for you.
Learn how stopping, even briefly, can reset your mind and body, helping you reconnect with yourself beyond the weight of being a cancer caregiver.
You don’t have to earn a break. You deserve it.
Take this moment, because you are worth stopping for.
Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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When cancer enters a relationship, everything changes. The person you love shifts, the connection you shared begins to strain, and the weight of caregiving starts to overshadow your role as a spouse.
In this deeply personal episode, we explore the heartbreaking reality of how cancer can erode intimacy and connection—and what you can do to fight for the love that once defined your relationship.
Do you have to sacrifice love to save a life? Or is there a way to hold onto both?
Tune in for an honest and supportive conversation about navigating love, loss, and longing as a spousal caregiver.
Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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Do caregiver appreciation days make you feel seen, or do they just remind you how invisible you are the rest of the year?
In this episode, we get real about the fleeting recognition caregivers receive and why it’s time to stop waiting for permission to prioritize your own needs. You deserve more than a single day of acknowledgment. You deserve real support, every day of the year.
Tune in for a powerful reminder that your worth isn’t defined by a calendar.
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Being a caregiver and holding down a job is like juggling two worlds at once, and neither one ever truly pauses. In this episode, we dive into the realities of working caregivers, from the guilt that follows you everywhere to the exhaustion that runs deeper than just needing more coffee.
But here’s the truth: you are not failing. You’re doing something incredibly hard, and that deserves recognition.
Tune in for real, practical strategies to carve out moments of peace, set boundaries, and find support in your workplace.
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Feeling overwhelmed as scan day approaches? You’re not alone.
In this episode of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast, Charlotte breaks down the paralyzing cycle of scanxiety and how it can leave caregivers stuck, exhausted, and unable to function.
But there’s hope. Learn how to recognize your patterns, prioritize what truly needs to get done, and let go of unnecessary guilt. From practical household hacks to mindset shifts, this episode will help you manage stress, reclaim your time, and show up for both yourself and your loved one.
Tune in now to break the cycle!
Find your scanxiety toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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Feeling the weight of scanxiety? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Charlotte reveals a powerful, actionable strategy to break free from anxiety’s grip before and after medical appointments.
Introducing the ESCAPE Plan.
A simple but effective tool to help you ground yourself, shift your focus, and find relief during stressful moments.
Tune in to learn how to reclaim your peace, even in the craziness of being acancer caregiving.
Find your Scanxiety Toolkit at: https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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Feeling guilty when taking a break as a cancer caregiver is incredibly common, but it’s also the barrier that prevents you from truly caring for yourself.
In this episode, Charlotte explores the guilt that often creeps in when caregivers try to prioritize their own well-being and offers practical advice for overcoming it.
Through understanding your important role and reframing the idea of "selflessness," this episode will help you learn how to balance caregiving with self-care, so you can continue being there for your loved one in the best way possible.
Find your scanxiety toolkit at http://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools
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