Episodes: 63
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: United Kingdom
Publicly listed emails
podcast@progressiveproperty.co.uk
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Donna Bentley-Carr - Founder of Care Without Burnout CIC, a registered nurse with 28 years of NHS nursing and clinical leadership experience, including Matron roles in a busy teaching hospital. She also holds a Diploma...
Sarah Challiss - Medical Burnout, Caregiver Trauma, Hospital Discharge, Carer Health, Respite, And Advocacy.
Mike Parrish - Rare Dementia, Lgbtq+ Caregiving, Caregiver Grief, Inclusive Care, Systemic Gaps, And Legacy-building.
Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Trauma, Medical Burnout, and Survival of Unpaid Carers
August 17, 2026
Donna talks with lived-experience expert Sarah Challiss to explore the unspoken realities of long-term caregiving, from the acute emotional trauma of suicide risks and end-of-life crises to the profound physical toll on the caregiver's own body. Together, they confront the critical gaps in hospital discharge support, the overwhelming anxiety of managing complex medical care at home without training, and the systemic isolation that leaves carers fighting burnout in silence, highlighting...
Love, Loss, and Legacy: Transforming Caregiver Grief into Purpose
August 10, 2026
In this poignant episode, Donna continues her conversation with advocate Mike Parrish about his journey caring for his late husband, Tom, who lived with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration. Mike candidly discusses the emotional and practical hurdles of navigating rare dementia diagnoses, systemic shortcomings within the healthcare system, and the heavy toll of unpaid caregiving. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rare Dementias Lack Standard Roadmaps: Conditions like PSP and CBD a...
Navigating the Unknown: Love, Loss, and Dementia Without a Diagnosis
August 03, 2026
Donna speaks with Mike Parish about his 47-year journey with his late husband, Tom, and the heartbreaking complexities of caring for a partner through young-onset dementia. Mike opens up about the subtle early signs, the silent struggles of being an unpaid carer, and the frustrating years spent navigating the medical system without a formal diagnosis. The conversation illuminates the unique vulnerabilities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in caregiving, the heavy financial and emotional bur...
A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners
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The publicly listed email for Care Without Burnout: podcast@progressiveproperty.co.uk.
Podseeker estimates Care Without Burnout reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Care Without Burnout typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: First-hand experience as an unpaid carer, or professional expertise in social care, dementia, caregiver wellbeing, grief, advocacy, or related support services. Common among recent guests: Lived experience of significant caregiving or bereavement; Professional experience supporting carers or vulnerable families; Advocacy, coaching, or community work related to caregiving and wellbeing. Recent guests include Sarah Challiss and Mike Parrish.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
Recent episodes cover Caregiving, Carer Support, Caregiver Wellbeing, Dementia, and Grief. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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