Podcasts can be a helpful source of support, offering information and reassurance in a format that fits easily around the demands of caring. You can listen while doing everyday tasks, travelling to appointments or during quieter moments, making them more accessible than written resources. Many feature carers, health professionals and people with lived experience of serious illness, which can help you feel less alone and more understood. Hearing real stories and practical advice can boost your confidence, offer new ideas for managing symptoms or difficult conversations, and help you feel more prepared for what may lie ahead.
Podcasts can also provide emotional support. They often explore topics that can be hard to talk about, such as stress, anticipatory grief or coping with uncertainty. Listening to others describe similar experiences can be grounding and reassuring, and may make it easier for you to reflect on your own wellbeing. Because most podcasts are free and widely available, they offer an accessible way to find guidance, comfort and a sense of connection whenever you need it.
Have a look at some of the podcasts below to get started:
Carers Trust Heart of England’s aim is to support carers and those they care for by providing the highest possible quality, individually tailored care support service that improves the lives of carers, the people they care for, and their families. These podcasts are designed to share information that may be relevant to carers about topics that matter to them.
You can access the podcast here: Spotify
The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We’re here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.
You can access the podcast here: Spotify
Much of the information here has been adapted from the booklet “When someone you care about is dying in hospital – What to expect”. It contains information about the physical changes that happen as a person is dying. You can find it on the IHF website www.hospicefoundation.ie.
You can access the document here: Caring for someone at home who is nearing the end of life
Host Kath Murray draws out practical tips and inspiring stories from palliative care experts in the Palliative Talks podcast. Guests share meaningful, engaging and useful information for integrating palliative care and a palliative approach to care, to support front-line care providers to make a big difference in the lives of those they care for, and for themselves and their care teams.
You can access the podcast here: Spotify
Welcome to “Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast,” hosted by Talisa A. Garcia. This channel is a dedicated space that shines a light on the courage, challenges, and unwavering commitment of caregivers. Through our episodes, we delve into the lives of those who provide (or have provided) care for loved ones. Our mission is to create a supportive community where stories of hope, resilience, and shared experiences offer solace and inspiration.
You can access the podcast here: Spotify
“My goal right from the beginning was that I wanted it to be a podcast that, when it stopped, you didn’t feel worse,” says Cariad Lloyd, host of Griefcast, a weekly interview podcast where media personalities share stories about loved ones they’ve lost. “We’re all in this club that no one asked to join, and it’s really helpful when you realize there’s other people in the club. Part of grief is feeling quite isolated, so when you realize, ‘Oh, it’s not just me,’ It does help.” In each episode, Lloyd makes space for natural, unhurried conversations for her guests to talk about death where, in her words, “Nobody’s going to change the subject.”
You can access the podcast here: Spotify
‘Life & Loss’ is a new 21-part podcast series from Forest Holme Hospice Charity offering support and guidance for individuals facing a life-limiting illness or navigating grief.
Episodes will be released every week and the series brings together individuals of different ages and backgrounds with unique first-hand experiences, alongside healthcare professionals, to share their stories, knowledge, information, and strategies for coping with the many challenges associated with life-limiting illnesses and grief.
You can access the podcast here: Spotify
Navigate palliative care with the North West Hospice Charity. We bring you compassionate, practical conversations about palliative care. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply seeking to understand more about the end-of-life journey, our series provides real stories, insights, and gentle guidance—one episode at a time.
– What palliative care means and how it helps – Emotional support and counselling for families – Legal and financial planning during illness
– Hospice care myths and facts – Personal stories from patients and volunteers – Practical advice for caregivers and loved ones
You can access the podcast here: Spotify
The Caregiver’s Journey podcast is an innovative and refreshing way to learn how to tackle day-to-day Alzheimer’s and dementia family caregiving challenges with strength, patience, and peace of mind. Using practical tips and candid conversations, Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster help you navigate caregiving’s ups and downs, so you move from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and sometimes frightened – to confident, balanced, and supported.
You can access the podcast here: Spotify
