Cared For

Our lives rarely follow a neat plot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use narrative devices to try and make sense of them. All season long, Kelli’s shared personal reflections on grief, illness, and caregiving. This week, Kelli’s sharing how they’ve crafted those reflections—and how storytelling techniques can be a valuable care resource for everyone.Join us next week for our season finale, where we’ll be putting more of these techniques into practice, and welcoming some new voices to the mix.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: One of Kelli's Lego creations, reflecting on their time as a nun. To learn more about that period of their life, you can listen to our episode on faith.

Navigating end-of-life care can often feel like waiting for the adults to arrive. You've got paperwork and meds and a whole host of emotions that, naturally, come with the knowledge that these months or even days may be your last with a loved one. This week, we'll explore how folks can access support in this period—support that's often available sooner than we might realize.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli, as a kid, perhaps waiting for the grown-ups.

When our bodies, even temporarily, can’t do what they were once capable of, how can we cope? This week, join Kelli as we explore the emotional side of tending to the physical. Whether you’re recovering from a surgery, dealing with chronic pain, or simply aging, what could a progression of healing look like? How can you find new pathways for joy and engagement? And what can your community offer in the way of sustained support?Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli's partner Heather.

As a Missionary of Charity, Kelli lived a life of service. And in many ways, that’s still Kelli’s mission. Today, we’re examining what it could look like to build a life of meaning, on our own terms—and how faith, even in the most unconventional of senses, can help guide us.And for folks who may have complex relationships with organized religion? We’ve got your backs.Interested in Kelli’s life in the convent? You can hear more about Kelli's journey as a nun on the critically acclaimed podcast The Turning: The Sisters Who Left.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli as a nun.

More than one in five Americans are family caregivers. And this work, even under the most supportive conditions, can be really intense. This week, Kelli's offering strategies for family caregiving, in community. Because wherever you're at—in a waiting room, on hold with the insurance company, or making another pot of coffee after another night of lost sleep—you don't have to tackle this responsibility alone.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli with their partner Heather.

Welcome to Cared For. We're so glad you're here. Every week, we'll be exploring a different facet of caregiving, in its most holistic sense, together. Before we go on that journey together, here's Kelli's story.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham. Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.And you can give us a call at speakpipe.com/caredfor, or email us at hello@goodget.xyz. Just put "Cared For" in the subject line!Pictured here: A young Kellli!