The Care Collective Podcast
Mikayla Cluxton
Show overview
The Care Collective Podcast launched in 2025 and has put out 44 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 16 min and 50 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 34 episodes published. Published by Mikayla Cluxton.
From the publisher
Caring for someone else can be one of the most meaningful, and most isolating, experiences in life. The Care Collective Podcast is here to remind you that you’re not alone.Hosted by Mikayla Cluxton, a caregiver and community-builder, each episode dives into real stories from caregivers, care professionals, and advocates who are reimagining what it means to give and receive care.Through honest conversations about burnout, resilience, and finding yourself again, The Care Collective creates a safe space to explore the emotional side of caregiving because care doesn’t end with the person you’re supporting; it extends to you, too.Whether you’re a family caregiver, a professional in healthcare, or someone walking alongside a loved one, you’ll find hope, healing, and community here.Listen. Feel seen. Reconnect with your light.
Latest Episodes
View all 44 episodesHow to Have Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents | Communication Tips for Family Caregivers
Caring for Aging Parents: Self-Compassion, Dementia & Difficult Conversations | Yasmin Shah
Medication Safety for Caregivers: Side Effects, Polypharmacy, and Questions to Ask
The Hidden Grief of Caregiving: Mourning the Person You Used to Be
Feeling Like You've Lost Yourself? The Hidden Identity Loss of Caregiving
Is It Guilt... or Grief? Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive
How Do You Care for Someone With Completely Different Beliefs Than You?
When Caregiving Makes You Sick: The Hidden Physical Toll of Chronic Stress on Caregivers
What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Grieving: Expert Advice from a Grief Educator
How Caregiving Affects Your Marriage (80% of Caregivers Report Relationship Strain)
When Dementia Changes Everything Overnight: A Sibling Caregiver Story with Wendy from This Is Your Brain on Mom
When Caregiving Changes Overnight: How to Cope with Sudden Diagnosis, Stress & Emotional Overwhelm
Sandwich Generation Caregiving: Stress, Sibling Conflict, Guilt, and How to Ask for Help
Caregiving & Sibling Conflict: Why Family Dynamics Get Complicated
Navigating the Fog: Alzheimer’s, Acceptance, and the Power of Forgiveness with Sheri Yarbrough
The Identity Crisis of Caregiving: Feeling Lost, Overwhelmed, and Not Like Yourself Anymore
From Teen Caregiver to Family Caregiver: Lessons in Boundaries and Leadership with Tessa Lanham
S1 Ep 27When Caregivers Are Told “You Chose This,” But It Never Felt Like a Choice
Have you ever been told, “you chose this” as a caregiver… even when it never felt like a real choice?In this episode of The Care Collective, we’re talking about the emotional weight caregivers carry when others don’t understand their reality. From caregiver guilt and burnout to family dynamics and feeling unseen, this conversation validates the truth so many caregivers live every day, that stepping into this role often comes from love, responsibility, and necessity, not choice.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or frustrated when people tell you to “just step back,” this episode will remind you that your feelings are valid, and you’re not alone.Topics covered: caregiving stress, caregiver burnout, caregiver guilt, family dynamics in caregiving, emotional support for caregivers, and feeling unseen as a caregiver.Listen to The Care Collective PodcastFollow the podcast and find all episodes here: https://linktr.ee/CarecollectivepodcastAbout The Care Collective PodcastThe Care Collective Podcast shares honest conversations about caregiving, aging, grief, resilience, and the emotional realities of supporting the people we love. Our goal is to help caregivers feel seen, supported, and less alone.
S1 Ep 26Fueling the Caregiver: Realistic Nutrition with Alex Fleet
As a caregiver, when was the last time you had a truly decent meal? Between doctor’s appointments, work, family, and the daily demands of caregiving, finding the time (and energy) to eat well can feel like an impossible task.The truth is, caregiving takes a massive physical and mental toll. When you skip meals or survive on snacks, your brain loses the energy required to make the critical executive decisions needed to care for yourself and your loved ones. Neglecting your nutrition isn't just a personal sacrifice, it can actively hinder your ability to provide care.So, how do we find the balance?In this episode of The Care Collective Podcast, host Mikayla Cluxton sits down with Alex Fleet, a nutritionist and nutritional therapist. Together, they dive into realistic strategies for eating better on a hectic schedule and how to implement small, attainable changes that actually stick.In this episode, we discuss:The Caregiver Mindset: Shifting how you view your body and your health.The "Treat Yourself" Balance: Learning when and how to indulge without guilt.Micro-Goals: Starting your health journey with small, achievable wins.Resource Mapping: Where to find food and nutritional support when you’re overwhelmed.This episode is perfect for:High-Priority Caregivers managing patients with intensive needs.The Overwhelmed Parent struggling to find a moment of peace.Anyone looking to break the cycle of poor eating habits.Mental Health Advocates looking for the link between food and positive mindset.Resources:Reach out to Alex Fleet at [email protected] for more personalized advice.Looking for a therapist or nutritionist? This might be a good place to start: https://myrestoredpurpose.com/Find your local foodbanks or other programs here: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbankListen to The Care Collective PodcastFollow the podcast and find all episodes here: https://linktr.ee/CarecollectivepodcastAbout The Care Collective PodcastThe Care Collective Podcast shares honest conversations about caregiving, aging, grief, resilience, and the emotional realities of supporting the people we love. Our goal is to help caregivers feel seen, supported, and less alone.
S1 Ep 2525 Lessons from Caregivers: What No One Tells You About Caregiving
After 25 episodes of The Care Collective, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned from talking to real caregivers.In this episode, we dive into the emotional realities of caregiving, including burnout, guilt, grief, identity loss, family dynamics, and the loneliness so many caregivers quietly carry.These are real insights from caregivers who have lived this experience every day.If you’re a caregiver, or you love someone who is, this episode will help you feel seen, and better understand what caregiving really feels like.💛 Topics covered:Caregiver burnout and emotional overwhelmGrief in caregiving (even before loss)Feeling unseen or unsupportedFamily dynamics and resentmentRedefining self-care as a caregiverThe importance of community and supportListen to The Care Collective PodcastFollow the podcast and find all episodes here: https://linktr.ee/CarecollectivepodcastAbout The Care Collective PodcastThe Care Collective Podcast shares honest conversations about caregiving, aging, grief, resilience, and the emotional realities of supporting the people we love. Our goal is to help caregivers feel seen, supported, and less alone.