In this episode, we step away from the logistics and dive into the heart of caregiving—the emotions that often go unspoken. From the quiet grief that sneaks up in unexpected moments, to the anger and guilt we don’t always want to admit, to the gratitude and love that still manage to shine through, we’re opening up about the full spectrum of what it feels like to be a caregiver.

This conversation is raw, tender, and honest. It’s about carrying a heavy emotional load while still showing up every day—and realizing that the feelings we carry are just as important as the care we give.

Big life events are supposed to be all joy and celebration—but for caregivers, they can also stir up a lot of complicated emotions. In this episode, we talk about Ari’s wedding: the excitement, the chaos, and the very real grief of missing a key family member during such a milestone moment.

We share the push and pull between wanting to be fully present in a once-in-a-lifetime event, while also carrying the weight of absence. From navigating family dynamics, to finding ways to honor loved ones who can’t be there, to letting ourselves feel all the feelings, we open up about the beauty and heartbreak that can exist in the same breath.

This one’s for anyone who’s celebrated something huge while also holding onto loss. It’s messy. It’s tender. And you’re not alone.

In Part 2 of our relationships series, we’re digging deeper—not into family this time, but into the messier, sweeter, more nuanced connections we build with partners, friends, and everyone in between. From the pressures caregiving can place on romantic relationships, to the way friendships shift when life gets heavy, we’re sharing our own stories and struggles around showing up (or not showing up) for the people in our lives.

We talk about the silent expectations that creep in, the guilt that lingers when we can’t be everything to everyone, and how we’re learning to create space for love, grace, and boundaries.

We also open up about the deep gratitude we feel for the friendships that hold us, even when we disappear for a while. The ones that let us be messy, tired, distant—and still feel seen. And we explore how relationships evolve when caregiving becomes central to your identity, and how the right people make room for the version of you that exists now.

This one’s for anyone navigating love while carrying a heavy load—romantic, platonic, or otherwise. You’re not alone, and we’re figuring it out with you.