Family Support Stories Podcast by Family Support Research and Training Center

Episodes 7

Avg. Duration 35m

Activity Highly Active

Since Feb 2025

Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Months

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Episodic

Consistency

63%

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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Family Support Stories exists to amplify the voices and stories of unpaid family caregivers, connect aging and disability networks, and bridge the gap between research, policy, and the lived experiences of families providing support. Check out more, including archived episodes, on fsrtc.ahs.uic.edu. This podcast is created with funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (Grant #90RTGE0006). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS.

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Recent Episodes

Bridging the Advocacy Divide

Apr 20, 2026 23m

In this episode of Family Support Stories, we speak with Dr. Helen Rottier, author and Dr. Morton Ann Gernsbacher, about their joint chapter in Disability Alliances and Allies: Opportunities and…

S1E6 In Sickness and in Health

Feb 20, 2026 33m

We speak with Dr. Laura Mauldin, author and professor at the University of Connecticut, about her new book In Sickness and In Health. Blending memoir with the stories of caregivers across the…

S1E5 Caregiving in Rural Communities

Jan 21, 2026 34m

In this episode of Family Support Stories, we explore the realities of family caregiving in rural communities, where distance, limited services, workforce shortages, and gaps in data create unique…

Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Our Families

Sep 11, 2025 37m

In this episode of Family Support Stories, we talk with Dr. Sandy Magaña and promotora Lilia about the Poder Familiar program, a culturally grounded initiative supporting Latino families raising…

Making Respite Count

Jun 18, 2025 36m

This episode explores the real-life impact of respite care forfamily caregivers, from the research to the lived experience. Dr. Rebecca Utz, a sociologist at the University of Utah, discusses her…

Together in Care™

Apr 24, 2025 36m

Guests Toni Gingerelli (National Alliance for Caregiving) and Amy Robins (PHI) discusses the Together in Care™ Initiative. The initiative aims to improve care outcomes by enhancing the partnership…

S1E1 The Family Support Crisis

Feb 13, 2025 37m

Show Notes Available at fsrtc.ahs.uic.edu/resources/This episode discusses the challenges faced by unpaid family caregivers, particularly those supporting individuals with intellectual and…