A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast

Hospital stays can feel overwhelming, but preparation can make all the difference. In this episode, Isabel speaks with Dr. Monique Nugent about how caregivers can confidently navigate the hospital experience, communicate effectively with healthcare teams, prepare for discharge, and build realistic care plans that support both the patient and themselves. A practical and compassionate conversation for anyone caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one with complex medical needs.

What if the hardest moments of your life could become the very experiences that help you care for others with greater compassion? In this episode, Isabel Melgarejo sits down with author Rebecca (Becky) Galli to discuss caregiving, grief, resilience, journaling, and the daily practices that help us keep moving forward—even when life doesn't go as planned. Together they share practical tools for processing emotions, finding peace during uncertainty, building a healthy support system, and discovering hope one day at a time. Whether you're caring for an aging parent, a spouse, a child with special needs, or simply navigating life's unexpected challenges, this conversation will remind you that every experience can become part of your healing journey.

In this episode, Isabel Melgarejo talks with Dr. Laura Paredes, a geriatrician, about one of the biggest challenges caregivers face — burnout. Together, they explore why it happens, how it affects both caregivers and their loved ones, and what can be done to prevent it. Dr. Paredes shares real-life stories from her patients, practical tips for self-care, and the importance of recognizing our own limits. A heartfelt and eye-opening conversation for anyone who gives care with love but sometimes forgets to care for themselves.

In this inspiring episode of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, Isabel Melgarejo talks with Hailey How, co-founder of CareCorgi, an AI-driven caregiving platform designed to make family caregiving simpler and more connected. Hailey shares her deeply personal caregiving story that inspired her to create a tool to support the 53 million caregivers across the U.S. Together, they explore the emotional realities of caregiving—from family communication challenges to the need for personalized care plans that honor culture and family dynamics. Hailey also offers a glimpse into how technology and empathy can work hand in hand to ease the caregiving journey. A moving and insightful conversation about innovation, compassion, and the power of understanding what caregivers truly need.

In this insightful episode of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, host Isabel Melgarejo welcomes her friend and special guest, Lynn Lambrecht, founder of The Living Planner. Drawing from her experience in aviation emergency response and years of helping families prepare for life’s unexpected moments, Lynn shares why planning ahead is an act of love — not fear. Together, they explore how to make practical, thoughtful choices about important documents, caregiving, and end-of-life wishes, and why honest conversations today can ease tomorrow’s burdens. The Living Planner Social Media Accounts Website: https://thelivingplanner.com Online Courses: https://courses.thelivingplanner.com/home Twitter/X: @living_planner https://twitter.com/living_planner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingPlanner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnlambrecht Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingplanner/