Take Care Time - The Tales and Exhales of Caregivers
Take Care Time: The Tales and Exhales of Caregivers," is a heartfelt and engaging exploration of the caregiving experience. It combines elements of laughter, mystery, and resilience to offer a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of those who dedicate their time to caring for others. Our stories are inspired by true events however the names and locations are changed to protect the privacy of caregivers.
Episodes
73 episodes
The Cookie Jar 3
In this episode of The Cookie Jar, Marla Jewell begins the real work of imagining what life after caregiving could look like. As she digs deeper into her aunt Judy’s notebooks, the abandoned Sacajawea Ridge center, and the stories of c...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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19:45
The Cookie Jar 2
In Episode 2 of The Cookie Jar, Marla Jewell is slowly finding her footing after the end of her caregiving season—until a certified letter, a hidden key, and an unexpected visitor reveal that her Aunt Judy was keeping far more than rec...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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37:31
The Cookie Jar
On a quiet Veterans Day morning in Salmon, Idaho, Marla Jewell climbs into her attic with a heavy heart and a holiday spirit that feels out of season. Grieving the recent loss of loved ones and trying to reclaim joy, she stumbles upon an old gi...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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17:27
The Last Respite (Halloween episode)
This Halloween, four weary caregivers are offered the break of a lifetime at a mysterious retreat. But what begins as a peaceful getaway quickly takes a spine-tingling turn. In this haunting one-off episode, we meet Cheryl, Paula, Ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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17:16
Crossing Care 3
In the heartfelt conclusion of the Crossing Care series, we follow Rosa’s journey as it comes full circle. After years of sacrifice, fear, and resilience, Rosa is finally granted protection and a pathway to citizenship for herself and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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8:00
Crossing Care 2
In this episode of Take Care Time: The Tales and Exhales of Caregivers, we return to Rosa—an immigrant mother working as a caregiver while awaiting her asylum hearing in the U.S. Now, we shift focus to her husband, Javier, still in the...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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17:13
Crossing Care 1
In this gripping episode of Take Care Time: The Tales and Exhales of Caregivers, we meet Rosa—a mother of two who crosses the southern border seeking safety, only to find herself navigating a new life as an undocumented caregiver. Thro...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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14:58
The Spectrum 7 - Interview/Careversation with Troy Jenkins
A Brother’s View: Love, Guardianship, and Growing Up In a Home with an Autistic SisterIn this special Careversation, host Beverly Nance sits down with her son, Troy, co-guardian, sibling, and lifelong advocate for his sister with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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23:53
The Spectrum 6
In this emotional installment of The Spectrum, we follow Karen Sadler as the weight of unrelenting caregiving catches up to her, physically, mentally, and emotionally. When she collapses in her kitchen from exhaustion, it becomes clear...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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13:43
The Spectrum 5
This episode examines what happens when school ends—but life doesn’t. As young adults with autism age out of the educational system, families are left navigating a world without structure, support, or clear next steps. We follow the Sadler and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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18:22
The Spectrum 4
In Episode 4 of The Spectrum, we explore the often-unspoken reality of violence involving individuals with autism, from homes and hospitals to schools and group homes. Through the lens of the Sadler and Martin families, thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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24:47
The Spectrum 3
Episode 3: “The Camera Doesn’t See Us” Why do media stories about autism so often focus on the feel-good, high-functioning side—and ignore the harder, messier truth? In this episode, we follow two families on opposite ends of the spe...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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24:14
The Spectrum 2
In this episode, we shift the focus to the siblings—Riley and Maya—who grew up in the shadow of their brothers’ autism diagnoses. Through quiet sacrifices, hidden resentment, and fierce love, we explore how being “the other child” shaped their ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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13:26
The Spectrum
Episode 1: “Same Street, Different World” Two families. One neighborhood. Both raise sons diagnosed with autism in 1996—but their journeys unfold in drastically different ways. In this opening episode of The Spectrum, we exp...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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14:46
The Bridge Center 4
When trust is broken, what comes next? In this episode, Rosa confronts the aftermath of a staffing issue at The Bridge Center that left her son Jo Jo unsettled—and left her shaken. As the center works to rebuild trust, Rosa and Jorge step into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:04