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When the stress of upcoming scans weighs heavy, how do you stop the spiral of fear before it takes over? 

In this episode, Charlotte shares the powerful "S" in her ESCAPE framework: Shift Your Focus. Discover practical, unexpected ways to redirect your thoughts, reclaim precious moments with your loved one, and stop Scanxiety from stealing your peace. 

If you're ready to stop letting fear run the show, this episode is your guide.

Download your free Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools

When was the last time you made a wish, for yourself? 

In this intimate and powerful episode, Charlotte takes us through a quiet moment that sparked a life-altering realization: she hadn't wished for herself in years. 

Join her as she explores how caregivers often lose themselves in the act of giving, and what it means to reclaim your own hope, your own care, and, yes, even your own wishes. 

This is more than a reflection, it’s an invitation to rediscover yourself.

Find your free scanxiety toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools

When caregiving feels thankless and resentment starts to bubble, it’s easy to ask: “Why should I be the one to fix this?” 

In this episode, Charlotte addresses the anger and emotional fatigue caregivers often carry, especially when the relationship with a loved one feels strained or one-sided. 

With honesty and vulnerability, she explores how cancer changes both partners, why connection feels like a burden, and how to find clarity in the chaos. 

If you’ve ever felt invisible in your own relationship, this episode is for you.

Find the Scanxiety Toolkit at www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools 

When caregiving takes over, it’s easy to forget what it feels like to just be with your loved one. No meds, no schedules, no survival mode. In this episode, Charlotte shares how a simple hospital TV show became a lifeline to connection, laughter, and love. Discover how to find “date night” moments in the most unexpected places, why it's okay to miss what was, and how to intentionally spark joy and reconnection, even during the hardest chapters.

Find your free scanxiety toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools

From therapy taboos to scanxiety spirals, we explore how to support yourself when life feels like too much. 

In this episode, Charlotte invites you to sit with the discomfort, explore what it’s really telling you, and understand that sometimes, the most powerful self-preservation isn’t fixing anything, it’s allowing yourself to feel.

Scanxiety hits hard. Just when you think you’re coping, a simple appointment reminder can send you spiraling. 

But you don’t have to stay stuck in the fear. In this episode, Charlotte shares the first step of her ESCAPE plan: Engaging Your Senses. 

Learn how simple sensory shifts—like noticing colors, listening to familiar sounds, or feeling comforting textures—can help break the cycle of anxiety and bring you back to the present.

Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools

Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools

As caregivers, we often feel like we’re flailing in a world that seems to know what it’s doing. 

But what if no one actually has it all figured out? 

Tune in for a heartwarming reflection on stepping outside of our comfort zones, embracing imperfection, and finding moments of joy amidst the chaos of caregiving.

Feeling overwhelmed? Just stop. Take a breath, step out of your racing thoughts, and notice what’s around you. 

In this episode, we guide you through the power of pausing. No schedules. No rules.  Just a moment for you. 

Learn how stopping, even briefly, can reset your mind and body, helping you reconnect with yourself beyond the weight of being a cancer caregiver. 

You don’t have to earn a break. You deserve it. 

Take this moment, because you are worth stopping for.

Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools

When cancer enters a relationship, everything changes. The person you love shifts, the connection you shared begins to strain, and the weight of caregiving starts to overshadow your role as a spouse. 

In this deeply personal episode, we explore the heartbreaking reality of how cancer can erode intimacy and connection—and what you can do to fight for the love that once defined your relationship. 

Do you have to sacrifice love to save a life? Or is there a way to hold onto both? 

Tune in for an honest and supportive conversation about navigating love, loss, and longing as a spousal caregiver.

Find your free Scanxiety Toolkit https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools

Download Your Scanxiety Toolkit at https://www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tools

Do caregiver appreciation days make you feel seen, or do they just remind you how invisible you are the rest of the year?

In this episode, we get real about the fleeting recognition caregivers receive and why it’s time to stop waiting for permission to prioritize your own needs. You deserve more than a single day of acknowledgment. You deserve real support, every day of the year.

Tune in for a powerful reminder that your worth isn’t defined by a calendar.