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Cared For
by PRX and Good Get
Kelli Dunham is an ex-nun, nurse, and comedian. For more than two decades, they've traveled the world sharing their reflections on care and caregiving. And now, on Cared For, they're inviting you into their care circle.Join us on this sound-rich, narrative journey as we consider how we can care for ourselves and our communities, and how we can, just maybe, create a world where it’s easier to do both.Topics include the big stuff—like aging and grief—and the stuff that can feel big when we try to tackle it on our own, like finally getting to that doctor's appointment.
Episodes
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The Love Troopers
On February 13, 2007, in Portland, Oregon, Heather MacAllister used medical aid in dying to end her life. Today, for our season finale, we're honored to have members of Heather's caregiving circle, also known as The Love Troopers, share their recollections of tending to Heather—and each...
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The stories we share.
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...
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Once a nurse, always a nurse.
What's it like for care to be your life's work? This week, we're turning our focus to the pros: the nurses and other caregiving professionals who have been in our homes, by our loved ones' bedsides, and a call away when we're in need of support. Join Kelli as they reflect on their own experiences...
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Waiting for the grown-ups.
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...
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Quick! It’s an emergency.
When we’re in the midst of a medical crisis, things can quickly feel out of control. That’s why this week, we’re turning our focus to emergency planning. What can you do now to set yourself up for an unexpected trip to the emergency room? What strategies can you use to advocate for yourself or a...
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This is my life now.
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...
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Grief, or when flowers aren't enough.
Grief is hard enough without a swirl of logistics and condolence calls and remembering to take a shower. This week, join Kelli as we talk through some strategies for navigating the death of a loved one, or supporting a loved one who's experiencing grief, especially in its initial days and weeks....
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An ex-nun's guide to faith.
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...
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Knock, knock. It's your doctor.
What does it look like to laugh in the face of death? This week, we're exploring how humor can be a resource, and potentially a salve, in some of life's toughest moments. Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham. It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for…
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There's no perfect caregiver.
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...
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You still need to get that check-up.
When the world feels like it's falling apart, making a routine doctor's appointment can feel like the last thing on our to-do list. But it's precisely in moments like this where caring for ourselves is essential—and, perhaps, a source of empowerment. This week, join Kelli as we talk through...
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It's gonna be okay, right?
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…
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Welcome to Cared For
Kelli Dunham has lived many lives: as a nurse, educator, comedian, loving partner, LGBTQIA+ health advocate, and nun who served under Mother Teresa. Yeah, that Mother Teresa. Throughout, they've learned that the only way we can make sense of life—and death—is in community. And every week on Cared...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kelli Dunham is an ex-nun, nurse, and comedian. For more than two decades, they've traveled the world sharing their reflections on care and caregiving. And now, on Cared For, they're inviting you into their care circle.Join us on this sound-rich, narrative journey as we consider how we can care for ourselves and our communities, and how we can, just maybe, create a world where it’s easier to do both.Topics include the big stuff—like aging and grief—and the stuff that can feel big when we try to tackle it on our own, like finally getting to that doctor's appointment.
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Kelli Dunham is an ex-nun, nurse, and comedian. For more than two decades, they've traveled the world sharing their reflections on care and caregiving. And now, on Cared For, they're inviting you into their care circle.Join us on this sound-rich, narrative journey as we consider how we can care for...
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