The Hidden Grief of Caregiving: M...

The Hidden Grief of Caregiving: Mourning the Person You Used to Be

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The Care Collective Podcast by Mikayla Cluxton
S1 · E41
Jul 21, 2026
11:58

Episode notes

What happens when the person you're grieving... is yourself?

Caregiving has a way of quietly changing us. Not overnight, but little by little, until we wake up one day feeling like we've lost touch with the person we used to be.

In this episode, we're unpacking why that happens, what psychology teaches us about identity loss and grief, and why missing the person you were doesn't mean you'll never love the person you're becoming.

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The Care Collective Podcast shares honest conversations about caregiving, aging, grief, resilience, and the emotional realities of supporting the people we love. Our goal is to help caregivers feel seen, supported, and less alone.

Keywords

Caregiving
death
grief
End of life
dementia care
mental health