Caregivers Chronicles Podcast
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“Caregiver Chronicles” is the story of one caregiver’s personal and professional journey as a caregiver. The host, Sarah Stelmach-Brown, was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 17 years. She is also the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum. She also helped take care of members of her family through their battles with dementia.
Featuring Sarah and Jeremy Brown
Sarah Stelmach-Brown is a caregiving advocate with a major focus on autism and Alzheimer’s disease and the host of the podcast “Caregiver Chronicles.” She is the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum.
Sarah worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Technician at assisted living facilities, nursing homes and in-home care before leaving in July of 2021 after experiencing caregiver burnout. She is raw and passionate as she speaks
about her experiences as a caregiver in both personal and professional settings.
Sarah is not afraid to tackle serious topics but also uses her wit to bring levity to almost any situation. She uses her podcast to help caregivers from all walks of life connect to others and gets their messages out about making the world a better place for those we care for and those who care for us.
Jeremy Brown is a writer, editor, podcast co-host, Emmy-winning local news producer, husband, and father. His work in local TV news left him with a yearning for a more creative outlet, and the coronavirus pandemic and his wife’s caregiver burnout allowed him to stretch his creative muscles while also helping others.
Jeremy, and his wife, Sarah, launched the podcast “Caregiver Chronicles” together in August 2020. While Sarah is the lead, Jeremy is a co-host for many episodes and edits every episode.
Jeremy has advocated for Mental Health Awareness, Autism Awareness and acceptance, Alzheimer’s awareness, and Caregiver Burnout awareness. He has shared personal stories of donating bone marrow, the struggles of being an autistic parent and caregiver, the struggles of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s, mental health struggles, helping his wife manage caregiver burnout, and turning that into a platform to help others.
Jeremy is also a huge Disney fan and a movie buff. He writes freelance articles for
whatsondisneyplus.com, where he reviews Disney films on Disney+ and provides
rankings and listicles. He also covers sports for fantomsportsindustries.com, focusing
on the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and NASCAR. Jeremy is also a list writer for gamerant.com. He has also contributed articles to Autism Parenting Magazine.
About The Caregiving Chronicles Podcast
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarah experienced caregiver burnout. She wanted to share her story to help anyone else who may have been experiencing the same thing. With the help of her husband, Jeremy, the pair of them started “Caregiver Chronicles” in their truck, recording episodes on a cell phone.
“Caregiver Chronicles” has grown, allowing Sarah to connect with other caregivers from all walks of life. What started as a podcast by a single caregiver experiencing burnout has become a way for family caregivers to connect, learn and grow.
The podcast has covered a wide variety of topics, from autism awareness and acceptance to dementia caregiving to education and assistance in applying for services. Sarah is not afraid to discuss any issue that affects caregivers and the people they care for.
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