What if your hardest experiences could become your greatest gift?In this episode of The Do The Thing Podcast, Melissa Beckham opens up about how her caregiving journey led her to find her voice, launch a podcast, and support others who feel alone. After caring for both her parents, navigating the healthcare system, and processing deep personal loss, Melissa realized the power of sharing her story.She didn’t have a plan or podcasting skills—just the courage to speak from the heart.And now? She’s creating space for other caregivers to feel seen, heard, and supported.🎧 If you've ever felt burned out, isolated, or unsure whether your story matters—this is the episode for you.Keywords: caregiving podcast, support for caregivers, finding your voice after loss, women starting over after 50, building community, podcasting after grief, healing through storytelling, advocacy for aging parents, how to ask doctors the right questions, Modern PrairieTimestamps:00:00 – Melissa's accidental journey into podcasting06:15 – From caregiving to community building14:28 – Why you don't need credentials to start helping people22:17 – Asking questions and advocating in the healthcare system29:50 – Her advice for anyone afraid to do the thing

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kZkpHTEZYaw

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-beckham-became-a-voice-for-caregivers/id1618590178?i=1000702318176

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sBzKGk5NyGWCVgKm9Dxzo