Chat with Nat: Caregiving, Money, Finances, and Support for Caregivers
Caring for aging parents or loved ones while managing your career, finances, and your own life can feel overwhelming, isolating, and financially stressful. balancing work, and feeling overwhelmed by financial decisions, Chat With Nat is your trusted resource.
Chat with Nat, a caregiving podcast focused on caregiver support, financial planning for caregivers, and navigating the real-life challenges of balancing care, money, and well-being.
Nat dives into the caregiving topics that matter most, caregiving strategies, emotional support, financial planning, budgeting tips, and real‑world solutions that help you care with confidence without sacrificing your own future.
From practical episodes on how to pay for care, plan ahead financially, avoid burnout, and navigate family caregiving challenges, to honest conversations with experts, caregivers, and advocates — this show gives you the clarity, community, and tools you need to protect your money, your time, and your wellbeing.
Whether you’re newly caring for a loved one or have been at it for years, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, not harder.
Hosted by Natalie (Nat), this show brings honest conversations and practical guidance to help you manage caregiver stress, avoid burnout, and feel more confident in both your caregiving role and your financial decisions.
Each episode explores:
- Caregiver support and strategies for everyday challenges
- Financial planning, money management, and the cost of caregiving
- Caregiver burnout, mental health, and setting boundaries
- Balancing caregiving with work, family, and personal life
- Supporting aging parents and navigating complex family dynamics
Whether you’re a family caregiver, supporting an aging parent, or planning for the financial and emotional impact of care, you’ll find relatable stories, expert insights, and actionable advice you can actually use.
If you’re looking for guidance on caregiving and finances, without the fluff, this podcast will help you feel supported, prepared, and less alone.
Episodes
110 episodes
Are You Carrying the Full Weight of Caregiving Alone?
In this episode of Chat With Nat, Natalie Kime speaks directly to unpaid caregivers carrying the full weight of caregiving without consistent support. Drawing from her own experience caring for her mother, Nat explores the emotional, f...
Loving Through the Slow Goodbye: Embracing Grief and Growth in Caregiving
In this heartfelt episode of Chat with Nat: Conversations that Count, Natalie opens up about anticipatory grief—the experience of mourning a loved one while they're still alive. Drawing from her personal journey caring for her declining mother,...
Are You Financially Prepared for the True Cost of Caregiving?
In this deeply personal episode of Chat With Nat, Natalie shares her five-month journey caring for her mother, revealing over $15,000 in out-of-pocket caregiving expenses — excluding lost income and emotional costs. From medical equipment to mo...
Transitioning to Bedbound Care - The Decision No One Prepares You For
In this episode of Chat with Nat, Nat shares her personal caregiving journey with her mother, who has vascular dementia and has rapidly declined over six months. She candidly discusses the emotional and practical challenges of transitioning fro...
The Real Costs of Caregiving: Navigating Emotional, Physical, and Financial Challenges with Nat and Steve Kent
In this episode of Chat with Nat, Nat and guest Steve Kent tackle the often-overlooked topic of caregiving costs — financial, emotional, and physical. Steve shares his deeply personal journey caring for both parents, who spent their sa...
How Can Caregivers Prioritize Their Health While Supporting Others?
In this episode of Chat With Nat, Nat sits down with certified health and wellness coach Tess Cheng to explore the vital connection between health and wealth, particularly for caregivers. Tess, who holds a master's in clinical nutritio...
Imposter Syndrome - It's Costing You More Than You Think | With Shelley Martinez
In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Nat welcomes Shelley Martinez, a life coach and psychotherapist, to discuss imposter syndrome and its impact on confidence, finances, and decision-making—especially for high-achievin...
The Real Pressures Women Are Facing Today | And How We Rise Above Them
In this episode of "Chat With Nat," Natalie explores the intense pressures women face in balancing careers, family, relationships, and personal growth. She challenges the myth of “doing it all,” urging listeners to define their own priorities, ...
Women Who Changed History and Built Financial Independence (Lessons You Can Use Today)
In this special International Women’s Day episode of "Chat With Nat," host Nat celebrates trailblazing women like Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Margaret Thatcher, and Mother Teresa. Nat highlights the importance of financial ind...
How Women Build Wealth and Create a Lasting Financial Legacy
In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Nat discusses women’s financial empowerment in honor of National Women’s History Month. She highlights women’s growing economic influence, the unique financial challenges they face, ...
Are You Financially Prepared for Long-Term Care Challenges?
In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Natalie Kime discusses the importance of proactive financial planning for long-term care, living benefits, and life insurance. Drawing from personal experience, she highlights the fi...
Life After Caregiving: Grief, Relief, and Rediscovering Yourself with Annmarie Entner
In this guest episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," host Nat welcomes Annmarie Entner to discuss the often-overlooked "other side" of caregiving—life after caregiving ends. Annmarie shares her personal journey caring for parents...
Chat with Nat: The 5 F's of Caretaking Episode 5 - Fun_How Can Caregivers Find Joy and Fun Amidst the Challenges?
In the fifth episode of her "5 F's of Caretaking Series," Natalie explores the essential role of fun and joy in the caretaking journey. Drawing from her experiences caring for her mom, Natalie shares heartfelt stories about finding laughter ami...
The 5 F's of Caregiving Episode 4 - Fitness in Caretaking
In this fourth episode of Natalie’s “5 F’s of Caretaking Series,” Nat explores the vital role of fitness in caregiving. Drawing from her personal journey caring for aging parents, she candidly discusses the physical and emotional toll of caregi...
Chat with Nat: 5 F’s of Caretaking Series – Episode 3: Finance
In the third episode of her “5 F’s of Caretaking Series,” Nat explores the financial realities of caregiving. Drawing from her experience caring for her mother with dementia, Nat discusses the high costs of care, the importance of early financi...
Chat with Nat: 5 F’s of Caregiving Series – Episode 2: Family
In the second episode of her "5 F’s of Caretaking Series," Nat explores the crucial role of Family in caregiving. Drawing from her experience caring for her mother with vascular dementia, Nat discusses family dynamics, the importance of communi...
Chat with Nat: 5 F’s of Caretaking Series – Episode 1: Faith
In the first episode of Natalie’s "5 F’s of Caretaking Series," “Family,” Nat shares his personal journey caring for his mother with advanced vascular dementia. She recounts a difficult hospital stay, the emotional and financial challenges of c...
Introducing The "5 F's of Caretaking" Series: A Lifeline for Caregivers Facing Emotional and Financial Strain
In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Nat launches her "5 F's of Caretaking Series," a six-part exploration of the realities of caring for loved ones. Drawing from her own experience supporting her aging parents, Nat int...
How Can Entrepreneurs Balance Family, Business, and Relationships Without Losing Their Minds?
This week on "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," Nat welcomes Bobby and Shelly Guehne, founders of The Limitless Vitality Group. Together, they discuss how working professionals can build thriving businesses and strong relationships with...
Afraid of AI? How to Overcome AI Anxiety and Use It in Your Life and Work
In this episode of "Chat with Matt: Conversations that Count," Natalie welcomes Matt Zembruski, Founder and CEO of AI Agility. They discuss overcoming fear of AI, building AI literacy, and how Matt’s hands-on AI Professional Certification Train...
Empowering Employees: How Sydnee Shorten is Revolutionizing Workplace Accessibility and Benefits
In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," host Natalie welcomes longtime friend and purpose-driven leader Sydnee Shorten. Sydnee shares her journey from single motherhood to leading Skills & Faith Athletes, a nonprofit e...
Parenting with Peace, Planning and Purpose with Leonne Sherr
In this episode of "Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count," host Natalie welcomes Leonne Sherr, founder of The WonderMama and creator of The WonderMama Compass™ and Calm Before the Monday™. Together, they discuss breaking generational cycles,...
Attached to the Outcome_ How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Love, Money, and Life with Bev Mitelman
In this episode of Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count, host Natalie Kime welcomes Bev Mitelman, an expert in attachment theory specializing in romantic relationships, sexuality, respectful parenting, and workplace dynamics. Bev ex...
Gratitude: The Secret Ingredient to Financial Success and Joy
In this episode of Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count, host Natalie McPhie Kim shares practical strategies for cultivating gratitude as a financial, mindset, and life asset, especially during Thanksgiving week. She introduces her consultin...
Healing, Hope, and Hard Conversations:The Second Chapter of Lindsay Stadel’s Story
Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussions about suicide, trauma, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 in the United States for free and confidentia...