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Kelli Dunham is an ex-nun, nurse, and comedian. For more than two decades, they've traveled the world sharing their reflections on care and caregiving. And now, on Cared For, they're inviting you into their care circle. Join us on this sound-rich, narrative journey as we consider how we can care for ourselves and our communities, and how we can, just maybe, create a world where it’s easier to do both. Topics include the big stuff—like aging and grief—and the stuff that can feel big when we try to tackle it on our own, like finally getting to that doctor's appointment.
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- Apr 27, 202649 min
The Love Troopers
On February 13, 2007, in Portland, Oregon, Heather MacAllister used medical aid in dying to end her life. Today, for our season finale, we're honored to have members of Heather's caregiving circle, also known as The Love Troopers, share their recollections of tending to Heather—and each other—through her illness and final day.This February, New York became the 14th U.S. jurisdiction to authorize medical aid in dying. It will go into effect this August.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: A collage featuring photos of Heather, and letters and ephemera from The Love Troopers' archives.
- Apr 20, 202627 min
The stories we share.
Our lives rarely follow a neat plot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use narrative devices to try and make sense of them. All season long, Kelli’s shared personal reflections on grief, illness, and caregiving. This week, Kelli’s sharing how they’ve crafted those reflections—and how storytelling techniques can be a valuable care resource for everyone.Join us next week for our season finale, where we’ll be putting more of these techniques into practice, and welcoming some new voices to the mix.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: One of Kelli's Lego creations, reflecting on their time as a nun. To learn more about that period of their life, you can listen to our episode on faith.
- Apr 13, 202632 min
Once a nurse, always a nurse.
What's it like for care to be your life's work? This week, we're turning our focus to the pros: the nurses and other caregiving professionals who have been in our homes, by our loved ones' bedsides, and a call away when we're in need of support. Join Kelli as they reflect on their own experiences in the nursing field and share some strategies for relationship-building between family caregivers and professional caregivers.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli on stage, blending their nursing and storytelling expertise. Yes, those are mittens on their hands, in a reference to " homemade chemo socks syndrome." You can learn more about that in our caregiving episode.
- Apr 6, 202630 min
Waiting for the grown-ups.
Navigating end-of-life care can often feel like waiting for the adults to arrive. You've got paperwork and meds and a whole host of emotions that, naturally, come with the knowledge that these months or even days may be your last with a loved one. This week, we'll explore how folks can access support in this period—support that's often available sooner than we might realize.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli, as a kid, perhaps waiting for the grown-ups.
- Mar 30, 202632 min
Quick! It’s an emergency.
When we’re in the midst of a medical crisis, things can quickly feel out of control. That’s why this week, we’re turning our focus to emergency planning. What can you do now to set yourself up for an unexpected trip to the emergency room? What strategies can you use to advocate for yourself or a loved one in the ER? And how does an actual ER differ from what we might see on a fast-moving medical drama like The Pitt or Grey’s Anatomy?!To look up healthcare proxy forms in your state, head to CaringInfo.org.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: The view from Kelli's Covid ICU bed in 2020.
- Mar 23, 202630 min
This is my life now.
When our bodies, even temporarily, can’t do what they were once capable of, how can we cope? This week, join Kelli as we explore the emotional side of tending to the physical. Whether you’re recovering from a surgery, dealing with chronic pain, or simply aging, what could a progression of healing look like? How can you find new pathways for joy and engagement? And what can your community offer in the way of sustained support?Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli's partner Heather.
- Mar 16, 202635 min
Grief, or when flowers aren't enough.
Grief is hard enough without a swirl of logistics and condolence calls and remembering to take a shower. This week, join Kelli as we talk through some strategies for navigating the death of a loved one, or supporting a loved one who's experiencing grief, especially in its initial days and weeks.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli wearing a Halloween costume, the same year their father died.
- Mar 9, 202625 min
An ex-nun's guide to faith.
As a Missionary of Charity, Kelli lived a life of service. And in many ways, that’s still Kelli’s mission. Today, we’re examining what it could look like to build a life of meaning, on our own terms—and how faith, even in the most unconventional of senses, can help guide us.And for folks who may have complex relationships with organized religion? We’ve got your backs.Interested in Kelli’s life in the convent? You can hear more about Kelli's journey as a nun on the critically acclaimed podcast The Turning: The Sisters Who Left.Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.It’s executive produced by Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett for Good Get, in collaboration with PRX.For more resources, and to join the conversation, head to kellidunham.substack.com or @caredforpodcast on Instagram.Kelli’s on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @kellidunham.Good Get is on Instagram @goodgetproductions.PRX is on Instagram @prxofficial.Pictured here: Kelli as a nun.
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About Cared For
Kelli Dunham is an ex-nun, nurse, and comedian. For more than two decades, they've traveled the world sharing their reflections on care and caregiving. And now, on Cared For, they're inviting you into their care circle. Join us on this sound-rich, narrative journey as we consider how we can care for ourselves and our communities, and how we can, just maybe, create a world where it’s easier to do both. Topics include the big stuff—like aging and grief—and the stuff that can feel big when we try to tackle it on our own, like finally getting to that doctor's appointment.
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