The Caregivers Podcast

Dr. Mark Ropeleski

The cost & courage of caring - stories that spark resilience.

  1. Sep 8

    How to Handle Sibling Conflict While Caring for Aging Parents w/ Fern Schumer Chapman

    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, why the opposite of estrangement isn’t reconciliation but peace, and how family caregivers can set clear guardrails to protect their own well-being. Guest Resources: Fern Schumer Chapman: Author of Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: Sibling Estrangement and the Road to ReconciliationClick here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:▶️ https://fernschumerchapman.com/ ▶️ https://fernschumerchapman.com/store/ ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage/ Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastBuy Us a Coffee: ▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcast Subscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver. 🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665

    How to Handle Sibling Conflict While Caring for Aging Parents w/ Fern Schumer Chapman
  2. Aug 24

    "Caregiving Cost Me Everything" — Why Amy Goyer Went Bankrupt Caring for Family

    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 chronic illness, the hidden expenses of aging in place, and practical strategies caregivers can use to protect their own financial future. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest:▶️ https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/experts/amy-goyer/▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@amygoyer▶️ https://community.aarp.org/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/4342468▶️ https://www.instagram.com/amygoyer/▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygoyer/ Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastBuy Us a Coffee:▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcast Subscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver. 🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665

    "Caregiving Cost Me Everything" — Why Amy Goyer Went Bankrupt Caring for Family

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