The chaos of caring for ageing parents: the best podcasts of the week

<p>The US journalist and podcaster shares unfiltered conversations about the emotional toll of being a caregiver. Plus, a deep dive into how military gear has come to inspire high-end outdoor clothing</p><p>Behind the nonchalant title, Vanessa Grigoriadis leans on first-hand experience in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/so-your-parents-are-old/id1589072529?l=en-GB">this show</a> about the often exhausting, confounding experience of caring for an ageing parent. Her first guest is Leeza Gibbons, a US talkshow host who set up a centre for carers. While hers is a singular tale – complete with a stint on Celebrity Apprentice – it offers comfort and practical advice to those who find themselves in a similar position. <em>Hannah J Davies</em><br><em>Widely available, episodes weekly</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/27/the-chaos-of-caring-for-ageing-parents-the-best-podcasts-of-the-week">Continue reading...</a>