Caregiver's Compass
This is Caregiver's Compass. An inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living through their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.
Caregiver's Compass
Latest Episodes
Confronting Systemic Inequity in Dementia Care with Ngozi Iroanyah (Episode 154)
When Ngozi Iroanyah's family began navigating a dementia diagnosis, she quickly saw how much of the caregiving journey is shaped not just by the disease, but by the systems around it. In this episode of Caregiver's Compass, Ngozi shares her per...
What a Death Doula Wants Caregivers to Know (Episode 153)
Death is one of the hardest things caregivers face - and one of the least talked about. In this episode of Caregiver's Compass, we sit down with Christa Ovenell, a community educator, funeral director, and end-of-life doula, to talk openly abou...
After the Caregiving Ends: The Grief No One Talks About (Episode 152)
It's one of the most overlooked chapters in caregiving: the after. How do we rebuild a life once we've lost not only the person we cared for, but the role of caregiving itself? In today's episode, Stephanie opens up about this hidden, yet de...
Breaking the Silence: Chinese Family Caregiving and Dementia (Episode 151)
In this heartfelt conversation, Jacqueline Vong and her mother Olivia Vong share their journey through caregiving, cultural perceptions of dementia, and the importance of community and advocacy in aging gracefully. They highlight the challen...
Caregiving Out Loud: Jessica Guthrie on Race, Resilience, and Advocacy (Episode 150)
In today’s episode, Jessica Guthrie shares her inspiring journey as a young Black caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer's for over a decade, highlighting the challenges, systemic issues, and the importance of advocacy, authenticity, and co...