{"podcast":{"title":"Caregiving Comforts","slug":"caregiving-comforts-6730904","podcast_index_feed_id":6730904,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5931281/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://join.caringourway.com/feed","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/29dca883a77c90fe5247484220ced1ff.jpg","author":"Denise M. Brown","episode_count":128,"summary":"You do the work without the title. You feel like you're constantly canceling plans, running on empty, and wondering how long you can keep up this pace. Sound familiar? Caregiving Comforts is the first and only podcast designed specifically for those overwhelmed moments when you need comfort, not another lecture about self-care. What Makes This Different: Episodes are just 2-3 minutes—perfect for your busy, unpredictable schedule No interviews, no experts—just authentic understanding from someone who's been there Content comes from 30+ years of writing comfort for family caregivers like you Pairs with weekly blog posts for deeper reflection From the author of the Take Comfort book series You'll Find Comfort For: Those days when you need a break but can't take a break Feeling like life has canceled you The exhaustion that no one else understands Wondering if you're losing yourself in caregiving Those 2 a.m. moments when you feel completely alone Unlike other caregiving podcasts that require 30-60 minutes you don't have, Caregiving Comforts meets you exactly where you are with exactly what you need. Your Monday Comfort Ritual Starts Here With 80+ episodes available, you have a librar…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T08:19:30.013383+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/caregiving-comforts-6730904"},"episode":{"title":"During Caregiving, You Can Get Tired of Trying","slug":"during-caregiving-you-can-get-tired-of-trying","published_at":"2026-07-27T18:24:50+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/caregiving-comforts-6730904/during-caregiving-you-can-get-tired-of-trying","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/caregiving-comforts-6730904","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/during-caregiving-you-can-get-tired-of-trying--73197617","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73197617/during_caregiving_you_can_get_tired_of_trying.mp3","summary":"You spend your day trying. So why does it feel like you spend your day failing? If you've ever felt like you're working with old pieces that don't fit the new puzzle life just handed you — no matter how much you ask, delegate, or research — this episode is for you. In this week's Caregiving Comfort, we sit with what trying really costs, why it can feel so futile, and the truth about what trying actually means versus what failing actually means. If you've been close to giving up on trying altogether, listen through to the end — there's a different way to think about the break you need. Resources Purchase Denise's five-book Take Comfort series so you always have comfort with you. Calculate your caregiving value . We have two tools that connect you to more comfort: Find a podcast episode that eases the pain from a tough emotion Read a message that soothes what aches in your heart and soul Tell Medicare you deserve support . Image by Mike Sweeney from Pixabay Caregiving Comforts offers exactly what you need: 2-3 minutes of genuine understanding, comfort, and hope. Every Monday, Denise M. Brown shares reflections that speak directly to your caregiving reality—the exhaustion, the overwhelm, the moments when you wonder if life has canceled you.","meta_description":"You spend your day trying. So why does it feel like you spend your day failing? If you've ever felt like you're working with old pieces that don't fit the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":235,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/caregiving-comforts-6730904/episodes/during-caregiving-you-can-get-tired-of-trying/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/caregiving-comforts-6730904/during-caregiving-you-can-get-tired-of-trying.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}