{"podcast":{"title":"The Aging Parent Playbook","slug":"the-aging-parent-playbook-7053576","podcast_index_feed_id":7053576,"rss_url":"https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/MkJB5DYZ.rss","website_url":"https://www.theagingparentcoach.com","image_url":"https://media.zencastr.com/image-files/66f9ba80ffd8d373e23267af/2889e7b2-2fcc-48f3-b303-1644098a3b97.png","author":"admin@theagingparentcoach.com","episode_count":67,"summary":"Welcome to The Aging Parent Playbook, the ultimate resource for adult children navigating the complex journey of caring for aging parents. Hosted by Dr. Barbara Sparacino, a triple board-certified psychiatrist, this podcast offers expert insights, practical tips, and compassionate guidance on essential topics like legal issues, caregiver burnout, memory loss, and home safety modifications. Each episode dives deep into the challenges of caregiving, equipping you with the tools to support your aging loved ones while managing your own well-being. Whether you're facing difficult conversations about health and finances or seeking strategies for managing family dynamics, The Aging Parent Playbook is here to help you every step of the way. Join our community of listeners and gain access to invaluable advice and support tailored specifically for adult children of aging parents. Subscribe now and empower yourself to create a positive caregiving experience for you and your family!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T10:17:20.739451+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-aging-parent-playbook-7053576"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 59: The Five Roles Every Caregiving Family Falls Into.","slug":"episode-59-the-five-roles-every-caregiving-family-falls-into","published_at":"2026-05-26T17:46:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-aging-parent-playbook-7053576/episode-59-the-five-roles-every-caregiving-family-falls-into","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-aging-parent-playbook-7053576","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/kUrHdLbk","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a15dc77232049a7e63f0f97/size/541698419/video-files/66f9ba80ffd8d373e23267af/3489ac6f-d43a-443a-9fc9-aa37d70ca16b.mp4","summary":"In this episode, I break down the five family roles that show up in almost every caregiving situation and why the same arguments keep happening over and over again. From the responsible one to the disappearing sibling, the critic, the peacemaker, and the dependent child, I explain how these patterns shape family dynamics when a parent starts needing care. You'll learn how childhood roles quietly resurface in adulthood, why caregiving tension feels so personal, and what it actually takes to change the system. This conversation will help you stop fighting the people around you and start understanding the patterns driving the conflict.","meta_description":"In this episode, I break down the five family roles that show up in almost every caregiving situation and why the same arguments keep happening over and o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1241,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-aging-parent-playbook-7053576/episodes/episode-59-the-five-roles-every-caregiving-family-falls-into/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-aging-parent-playbook-7053576/episode-59-the-five-roles-every-caregiving-family-falls-into.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}