Not Just a Support Role: Why Caregivers Need a Seat at the Table

In this powerful episode of Heart to Heart Talk, Mary Burrell sits down with Linda Coelho, devoted daughter and caregiver to heart valve disease survivor Barb Schneider. Together, they peel back the curtain on what it really means to be a caregiver navigating the medical system—through open-heart surgeries, clinical trials, and complications doctors didn’t always catch.Linda shares the emotional toll of caregiving, the importance of advocacy, and the reality of being left out of critical healthcare conversations. From missed symptoms to fighting for answers, this conversation highlights why caregivers deserve a seat at the table and why patient voices—especially those of Black women and their families—must be heard.This is a must-listen for:Heart disease survivorsFamily caregiversWomen advocating for their healthAnyone navigating complex healthcare journeys