S12: Episode 133: Barbara MacLean
From The Waiting Room Revolution by Hsien Seow and Samantha Winemaker
June 2, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 133
About this episode
Barbara MacLean discusses her journey and the challenges faced by caregivers in Canada.
In this episode, Hsien and Sammy sit down with Barbara MacLean, Executive Director of Family Caregivers of British Columbia and a leading voice for caregivers in Canada. Barbara shares her powerful origin story from supporting children with disabilities in grade six to becoming a national change agent for family and friend caregivers. We also chat all things caregivers, including visibility and distress and ways to combat both. To learn more about Barbara's work visit: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the book and workbook, view our resources and to join our newsletter: https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
People in this episode
Hosts: Hsien Seow, Samantha Winemaker
Guest: Barbara MacLean
Topics covered
- caregivers
- support
- mental health
- visibility
- distress
- advocacy
Keywords
- caregivers
- support
- mental health
- advocacy
- Canada
- Family Caregivers of British Columbia
- visibility
- distress
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Places: Canada
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