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.

This week, we take a close look at how caregiving reshapes the most important relationships in our lives — starting with our siblings. In Part 1 of this conversation, we reflect on how the weight of caregiving has shifted the way we communicate, divide responsibilities, and show up for one another as sisters.

From childhood dynamics resurfacing to new roles being formed, we talk candidly about the tensions, tenderness, and transformation that caregiving brings to sibling bonds. We also touch on how these shifts ripple out into our broader family structure, including the evolving relationship with our mom and how we each cope differently with grief and change.

This one’s for anyone trying to hold their family together while navigating the cracks — with a little humor, a lot of love, and the real talk we wish we heard more often.

Caregiving can take a serious toll on your mental and emotional well-being—and we’re not here to sugarcoat it. In this episode, we open up about the exhaustion, guilt, and emotional overload we’ve experienced as caregivers, and share the ways we’ve tried (and sometimes failed) to care for ourselves in the process. If you've ever felt like you're running on empty, you're not alone—and this one's for you.

In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional and logistical rollercoaster of finding the right care home for our mom. We break down the differences between assisted living and memory care, share what we looked for during our search, and talk through the tricky realities of cost, Medicaid, and what no one really prepares you for. If you’re in the middle of this process—or know you might be someday—we’re here to help you feel a little more informed and a lot less alone.

Helpful Resources:

• A Place for Mom – Free senior living referral service with resources on types of care and facility comparison.
• Eldercare Locator – A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. Helps connect you to local support services (Area Agencies on Aging).
• Family Caregiver Alliance – Offers practical tips, support resources, and legal/financial guides for caregivers.
• Alzheimer's Association – Specific to dementia and memory care with downloadable guides and a 24/7 helpline.

In this episode, we’re sharing the story of the woman at the center of it all—our mom, Carol. From our childhood memories to her vibrant personality and the little things that made her her, we reflect on the mom we grew up with and how her journey with dementia and Parkinson’s has shaped the present. This one’s tender, honest, and full of love.

Welcome to our very first episode! Meet Lexi and Ari, two sisters in their 20s and 30s, who became caregivers for their mom after her diagnosis with dementia and Parkinson's. We’re sharing our journey into caregiving, why we started this podcast, and what we hope you’ll gain from joining us. Let’s dive into the heart (and humor) of our caregiving story.

This episode sets the stage for the conversations to come, giving you a glimpse into our lives before we start deep-diving into the complexities of caregiving, mental health, relationships, and everything in between.