HeyJaredThe Caregivers Podcast
The cost & courage of caring - stories that spark resilience.
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How to Handle Sibling Conflict While Caring for Aging Parents w/ Fern Schumer Chapman (opens the original)
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Caring for an aging parent rarely brings adult siblings together the way we imagine. When one sibling carries the daily burden while another steps back—or swoops in at the last minute demanding an equal voice—resentment, grief, and exhaustion quickly take over. This week, Dr. Mark is joined by Fern Schumer Chapman, author of Brothers, Sisters, Strangers , for an unflinching conversation about sibling dynamics during parental decline. Together, they explore why caregiving revives childhood roles,
Caregiver Survival Mode: Why Food Becomes Your Only Comfort w/ Vanessa Scaringi & Kathryn Garland (opens the original)
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In Episode 49 of The Caregivers Podcast, host Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with eating disorder specialists and Hungry for Connection authors Vanessa Scaringi and Kathryn Garland. Together, they explore why disordered eating and emotional eating in caregivers are rarely issues of willpower or discipline, but rather signals of survival mode, unmet emotional needs, and deep attachment dynamics. Resources Mentioned: ▶️National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.co
"Caregiving Cost Me Everything" — Why Amy Goyer Went Bankrupt Caring for Family (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, host Dr. Mark sits down with caregiving expert Amy Goyer to discuss the hidden financial crises that often accompany long-term family caregiving. Drawing from her own experience caring for her parents and sister—which ultimately resulted in personal bankruptcy despite early planning—Amy outlines how daily care decisions compound into major financial strain. This conversation explores the gap between standard retirement planning and the realities of chro
Why Toxic Families Punish the Caregiver w/ Amy Vasterling (opens the original)
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When a caregiver finally sees dysfunctional family dynamics clearly, the realization can feel both liberating and devastating. Understanding the dysfunction does not automatically wake up the rest of the family—and often, the system protects itself by pushing back through guilt, manipulation, and criticism. In this episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski welcomes back Amy Vasterling to examine the real cost of getting free from unhealthy family systems. Together, they explore why reliable family members get
How to Plan for Aging Alone w/ Dr. Sara Zeff Geber (opens the original)
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This week, Dr. Mark sits down with Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, a leading voice and author on the topic of solo aging. Together, they discuss what it truly means to age without reliable family support, debunk common myths surrounding solo agers, and explain why independence alone cannot replace a structured care plan. From creating advance healthcare directives and selecting younger decision-making proxies to leveraging professional fiduciaries, congregate living, and community resources like the PACE p
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