The Hardest Love

The Hardest Love

By Michelle DorseySociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental Health
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The Hardest Love episodes

  • Helpless and Powerful

    The roles shift in a single moment. In this premiere solo episode, host Michelle Dorsey steps into the circle of vulnerability first, responding completely unscripted to our very first caregiver writing prompt. 


    This episode explores the deep transitions of role reversals, the emotional weight of daily devotion, and the grace required to stand in the gap. 


    🕊️ SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT: This podcast was born in the sacred space of a local caregiver support group, heavily inspired by the fierce dedication and memory of two phenomenal leaders: Marilyn and Dana. 


    🔗 CONNECT WITH US:

    • Website: https://thehardestlovepodcast.transistor.fm 

    • Instagram / Socials: @thehardestlovepodcast

    🚨 CRISIS & SUPPORT RESOURCES:

    If you are carrying a heavy burden tonight, you are not alone. Please reach out to these free, 24/7 confidential resources:

    • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

    • Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900

    • For Caregiver Support, you can call Caregiver Action Network helpdesk at 1-855-227-3640 
    • Call your local Area Agency on Aging.


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    8 min
  • Finding the Words

    Welcome to The Hardest Love—a raw, unscripted audio and video space for current and former dementia caregivers. 

    In this brief introductory trailer, host Michelle Dorsey pulls back the curtain on the hidden realities of caregiving, devotion, and what happens when we talk about the things we can’t talk about anywhere else. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. 


    🔗 CONNECT WITH US:

    • Website: https://thehardestlovepodcast.transistor.fm 

    • Instagram / Socials: @thehardestlovepodcast

    🚨 CRISIS & SUPPORT RESOURCES:

    If you are carrying a heavy burden tonight, you are not alone. Please reach out to these free, 24/7 confidential resources:

    • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

    • Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900

    • For Caregiver Support, you can call Caregiver Action Network helpdesk at 1-855-227-3640 
    • Call your local Area Agency on Aging.


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    2 min

About The Hardest Love

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The Hardest Love is a raw, intimate space fueled by dementia devotion and unapologetic caregivers.