Podcast: WillGather - When Caregiving Finds You
We joined Nicole Will on her podcast - WillGather - to talk about what it means to step into the role of caregiver while balancing our own lives and ensuring our loved ones receive the care they need.
HeroGeneration
Published on July 28, 2025
When Caregiving Finds You: A Conversation About Love, Identity & Support
What happens when the people who raised us, cared for us, and shaped our lives suddenly need us to step in and care for them?
For many, caregiving doesn’t begin with a dramatic shift—it creeps in quietly. At first, it’s helping with errands or managing a few appointments. Then one day, you look up and realize: You’ve become a caregiver.
That’s the journey we explored in our latest podcast appearance, where HeroGeneration co-founders Nicole àBeckett and Dr. Shruti Roy sat down to talk candidly about their personal caregiving experiences—and why they’ve made it their mission to support others walking the same path.
Nicole àBeckett: From Daughter to Caregiver to Entrepreneur
Nicole spent over eight years caring for her parents—first supporting her father through cancer, and then becoming the primary caregiver for her mother as she battled a debilitating lung disease. At the time, she didn’t even identify as a “caregiver.” It was just what you do for family.
Now, as a tech entrepreneur with two decades of experience scaling startups, Nicole is applying that same passion and tenacity to caregiving. She’s working to build solutions that empower others to navigate the complex, often invisible work of caring for loved ones.
Dr. Shruti Roy: Pediatrician, Mom, Daughter, Caregiver
As a physician and a mother of three, Shruti has spent years helping families in moments of crisis. But when her own father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and her mother began struggling with an autoimmune condition, she found herself thrown into a caregiving role without any clear guidance or support.
That experience—juggling professional life, parenting, and caregiving—highlighted just how broken the system is for families. It also sparked her drive to help others find clarity and community on this path.
Why This Conversation Matters
In the episode, Nicole and Shruti share honest reflections about identity, burnout, family dynamics, and the lack of a caregiving roadmap. They talk about the gaps they encountered—and the ones they’re now working to fill through HeroGeneration.
If you’re supporting a loved one, feeling overwhelmed, or simply want to prepare for what may come, this conversation is for you.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Caregiving often arrives gradually and without formal recognition.
Many caregivers don’t see themselves as such until they’re already deep into it.
Our systems aren't built to support the complex emotional and logistical demands of caregiving.
There are ways to prepare, get help, and build a network that sustains both you and your loved one.
We hope this episode brings comfort, clarity, and encouragement—wherever you are on the caregiving journey.