Podcast appearances and mentions of Barry J Jacobs

Julia Mayer, a clinical psychologist, shares her extensive caregiving journey spanning nine years, which involved caring for her father after her mother's unexpected passing and then supporting her husband Barry's mother, Jean, and stepfather, Steve. After her mother died during a heart surgery recovery, Julia and her siblings stepped in to care for their father, with her older brother taking the primary caregiver role while Julia provided weekend relief. Her father passed away about 15 months after her mother, and shortly after, they became involved in caring for Barry's parents, who were experiencing financial difficulties.Julia and Barry relocated Jean and Steve from Florida to an apartment near them, managing their care through the use of aides, a notebook system, and personal visits. Despite Jean's combative nature and strained relationship with Barry, Julia approached caregiving with compassion, patience, and a sense of humor. Her professional background as a psychologist helped her maintain emotional distance and communicate effectively, often serving as a mediator between Jean and Barry. She focused on preserving her family relationships through open communication and involving her children in the caregiving process.Throughout their caregiving experience, Julia and Barry collaborated closely, supporting each other emotionally and eventually turning their experiences into professional resources. They are set to publish "The Caregiver's Answer Book" with AARP in July 2025, providing comprehensive guidance for caregivers in various situations. Julia's approach to caregiving emphasizes three key principles: not taking the care recipient's suffering personally, maintaining empathy and compassion, and seeking support for oneself during the challenging caregiving journey.Social MediaFacebook: @Julia Mayer X: @JuliaLMayer23Instagram: Julmayer23LinkedIn: @Julie MayerWebsite: www.loveandmeaning.comAbout Julia:Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Media, PA. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she wrote plays and interned as an assistant to the director for a theater company in New York. She has published professionally in the APA journal, Families, Systems & Health. She also co-authored various articles with her husband, Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., for WebMD and HealthCentral. She has been doing individual and marital therapy for 31 years, specializing in working with women who have histories of sexual trauma, eating disorders and troubled marriages. She has increasingly focused her work on supporting caregivers. Since 2018, she has been doing a weekly podcast about psychology and social justice, called Shrinks on Third. For nine years, she was a caregiver for her father with vascular dementia and Support the showConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

What caregiving really asks of us—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. What happens inside us when we're called to care for someone we love? Beneath the to-do lists and the sleepless nights lives an unspoken truth: caregiving changes us. It can strip us down, reshape our identity, and ask us to find meaning in all of it. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Barry J. Jacobs—a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and longtime caregiver himself. He's the author of The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers and the upcoming AARP Caregiver Answer Book. Barry brings decades of insight into what it really means to show up for others while trying to hold onto yourself. We talk about the emotional toll of caregiving, the guilt that lingers, and the loneliness that can come when no one sees what you're carrying. Barry shares real, practical ways to manage anxiety, protect your identity, and build resilience. We also explore what a truly supportive healthcare system could look like—and how caregivers can begin to advocate for themselves. This is an episode for anyone in the thick of it, anyone who's quietly unraveling and rebuilding, and anyone who just needs to hear: you're not alone.     Thank you to our sponsors! HeroGeneration empowers caregivers and families by providing innovative resources, education, and support to navigate the challenges of aging and caregiving with confidence and connection. It's free to start. Join now HERE. Share your caregiving story HERE!        Zinnia TV is a therapeutic dementia care platform that supports caregivers. creates engaging, dementia-friendly video content to reduce anxiety, spark memories, and provide meaningful moments of connection for individuals living with cognitive challenges and their caregivers. We invite you to use the code GATHER20 for 20% off an annual subscription HERE.     We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com

Barry Jacobs joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about managing caregiver grief during and after caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a Principal in the Philadelphia office of Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm. He is the author or co-author of two books on family caregiving—The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers (Guilford, 2006), AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Da Capo, 2016)--and has written a self-help column for family caregivers for AARP.org since 2014. He has also been a family caregiver for his mother and stepfather with dementia and his father with cancer. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Jacobs joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about managing caregiver grief during and after caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a Principal in the Philadelphia office of Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm. He is the author or co-author of two books on family caregiving—The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers (Guilford, 2006), AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Da Capo, 2016)--and has written a self-help column for family caregivers for AARP.org since 2014. He has also been a family caregiver for his mother and stepfather with dementia and his father with cancer. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Barry Jacobs joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about managing caregiver grief during and after caregiving  on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a Principal in the Philadelphia office of Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm. He is the author or co-author of two books on family caregiving—The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers (Guilford, 2006), AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Da Capo, 2016)--and has written a self-help column for family caregivers for AARP.org since 2014. He has also been a family caregiver for his mother and stepfather with dementia and his father with cancer. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver podcast, we have a heart-to-heart conversation with Barry Jacobs. Barry is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a principal for a national healthcare consulting firm. He shares his personal experiences as a caregiver for his father and stepfather, both of whom suffered from severe illnesses. This touching journey explores family dynamics and emotional challenges caregivers face and highlights the importance of resilience and self-care in providing adequate care for others. Barry's unique perspective as a clinical psychologist, family therapist, writer, blogger, and caregiver shines through as he discusses his journey and how it inspired him to help other families facing similar experiences. We delve into the impact of caregiving on personal life, family dynamics, and marital relationships, emphasizing the significance of understanding and managing emotional reactions in challenging caregiving situations. In this episode, you will discover: Barry's personal experience as a caregiver, starting at a young age Issues of family dynamics during caregiving Impact of caregiving on marital relationship Reflections on personal experiences and perspectives in caregiving About Barry: Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., is a renowned clinical psychologist and family therapist with a significant career in healthcare consulting at Health Management Associates. He spent over two decades as the Director of Behavioral Sciences at the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program. An accomplished author, Dr. Jacobs has published several books on relationships and caregiving, including titles under AARP. He's recognized for his 600+ presentations on family caregiving and holds an honorary board position at the Well Spouse Association. In 2016, he received a lifetime achievement award from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association. Before his psychology career, he was a journalist for The Village Voice and Rolling Stone Press. He's been an AARP.org blogger since 2013. Dr. Jacobs holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a doctorate in psychology from Widener University. Connect with Barry: X LinkedIn Facebook AARP.org Caregiving Expert Page Books: The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers—Looking Out For Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent (Guilford, 2006): Support the show Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn! Tune in on Whole Care Network

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver podcast, we have a heart-to-heart conversation with Barry Jacobs. Barry is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a principal for a national healthcare consulting firm. He shares his personal experiences as a caregiver for his father and stepfather, both of whom suffered from severe illnesses. This touching journey explores family dynamics and emotional challenges caregivers face and highlights the importance of resilience and self-care in providing adequate care for others.Barry's unique perspective as a clinical psychologist, family therapist, writer, blogger, and caregiver shines through as he discusses his journey and how it inspired him to help other families facing similar experiences. We delve into the impact of caregiving on personal life, family dynamics, and marital relationships, emphasizing the significance of understanding and managing emotional reactions in challenging caregiving situations.In this episode, you will discover:  Barry's personal experience as a caregiver, starting at a young age Issues of family dynamics during caregiving Impact of caregiving on marital relationship Reflections on personal experiences and perspectives in caregivingAbout Barry:Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., is a renowned clinical psychologist and family therapist with a significant career in healthcare consulting at Health Management Associates. He spent over two decades as the Director of Behavioral Sciences at the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program. An accomplished author, Dr. Jacobs has published several books on relationships and caregiving, including titles under AARP. He's recognized for his 600+ presentations on family caregiving and holds an honorary board position at the Well Spouse Association. In 2016, he received a lifetime achievement award from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association. Before his psychology career, he was a journalist for The Village Voice and Rolling Stone Press. He's been an AARP.org blogger since 2013. Dr. Jacobs holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a doctorate in psychology from Widener University.Connect with Barry:XLinkedInFacebookAARP.org Caregiving Expert PageBooks: The Emotional Survival Guide for CSupport the Show.Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a Philadelphia-area clinical psychologist, healthcare consultant, and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Tina Smith, Director of Caregiver Program Operations, WellMed Charitable Foundation and M.A. Social Gerontology, University of Central Missouri, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about the Importance of keeping a Caregiving Journal including a focus on gratitude.

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a Philadelphia-area clinical psychologist, healthcare consultant, and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Tina Smith, Director of Caregiver Program Operations, WellMed Charitable Foundation and M.A. Social Gerontology, University of Central Missouri, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about the Importance of keeping a Caregiving Journal including a focus on gratitude. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., clinical psychologist, family therapist, and principal for Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm, who earned his doctorate in psychology from Widener University, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Tina Smith, M.A., social gerontology, (filling in for Carol Zernial) and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about what every caregiver should know about practicing self-care.

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., clinical psychologist, family therapist, and principal for Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm, who earned his doctorate in psychology from Widener University, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Tina Smith, M.A., social gerontology, (filling in for Carol Zernial) and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about what every caregiver should know about practicing self-care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D and Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D, co-authors AARP Love and Meaning After 50—10 Challenges to Great Relationships and How to Overcome Them, discuss their new book and relationship theories. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and a national influencer on aging, and attorney and longtime broadcaster, Ron Aaron.

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D and Julia L. Mayer, Psy., coauthors AARP Love and Meaning After 50—10 Challenges to Great Relationships and How to Overcome Them, discuss their new book and relationship theories with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. and Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D. are clinical psychologists and the co-authors of AARP Meditations for Caregivers—Practical, Emotional and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family (2016) and the just-published, AARP Love and Meaning After 50—The 10 Challenges to Great Relationships and How to Overcome Them.

Barry J. Jacobs is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in Springfield, Pennsylvania. He is the co-author (with Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D) of AARP Meditations for Caregivers—Practical, Emotional and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family (Da Capo, 2016) and the author of The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers—Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent (Guilford, 2006). He is a co-editor of the e- book, Collaborative Perspectives—A Selection of CFHA’s Best Blogs From 2009-2015 (CFHA, 2017). Dr. Jacobs has given more than 400 presentations on family caregiving for family caregivers, community groups, and medical and mental health professionals. He is the national spokesperson on caregiving for the American Heart Association and an honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association. He has served on the expert panel for the Caregiver Crisis Great Challenge for TEDMED.com and as a board member of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, a national organization on the integration of mental and physical healthcare. In 2016, he received its lifetime achievement award, the Don Bloch Award. He has held adjunct faculty positions with the Temple University School of Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and the Department of Psychology of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. A blogger on family caregiving topics for AARP.org and the Huffington Post, Dr. Jacobs received his bachelor’s degree from Brown University and his doctorate in psychology from Hahnemann/Widener Universities.

AARP Meditations for Caregivers--Practical, Emotional and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family is comprised of 152 short, real-life family caregiver stories, drawn from the authors' psychotherapy practices and personal experiences. The stories are meant to comfort and inspire. Through their book, the authors hope to help family caregivers derive the potential positive benefits from caregiving, including personal and spiritual growth, an enhanced sense of purpose, and the gratification of ensuring their family's well-being. About the Authors Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in Springfield, Pennsylvania. He is the author of The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers—Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent. Dr. Jacobs has given more than 400 presentations on family caregiving for family caregivers, community groups, and medical and mental health professionals. He is the national spokesperson on caregiving for the American Heart Association and an honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association. He has served on the expert panel for the Caregiver Crisis Great Challenge for TEDMED.com and as a board member of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association. Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist who has been counseling individuals and couples for almost 25 years. Dr. Mayer has a private practice is in Media, Pennsylvania, where she specializes in women’s issues, including caregiving and other relationship concerns. Drs. Jacobs and Mayer have written previously together for WebMD and HealthCentral. They have been married for more than 25 years and have two adult children. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message