PODCASTS
Caregiver Action Network – Plug-in to Care: Intergenerational Balancing Act | Caring for Parents, Kids and Yourself [Nov 2025] |
What happens when you’re caring for both a parent and a child – while trying to care for yourself, too? In this heartfelt National Family Caregivers Month webinar, we explore the realities of intergenerational caregiving, where one in four caregivers are supporting both older adults and children. You’ll hear from advocates and lived-experience experts about caregiving youth, grandfamilies, shared housing models, and how we can create more supportive systems across schools, communities, and workplaces.
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of youth caregivers, the unsung heroes who are making a significant impact on senior living. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of young individuals who provide essential care to their elderly family members.
Discover how these remarkable youth are not only shaping the future of senior care but also bridging generational gaps and bringing fresh perspectives to the industry. Tune in to hear inspiring stories and insights from experts and youth caregivers themselves, highlighting the vital role they play in transforming senior living.
Caregiving Insights | Episode 20: Caregiving Youth – Hidden In Plain Sight
In this episode of Caregiving Insights, My Care Friends Founder/CEO Todd “TJ” Keitz sits down with AACY Founder/President, Connie Siskowski to learn more. Connie is a CNN Hero and has received many accolades for her commitment to Caregiving Youth.
Todd is now a member of the ACCY National Advisory Council and uses his various platforms to amplify the voice of AACY to gain greater awareness about this crucial topic — not only for the kids, but for families and society overall.
‘Hormones, Metabolism, and You!’ Podcast
In this episode of “Hormones, Metabolism, and You,” Dr. Cassie Smith and guest Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD explore the challenges faced by children caring for chronically ill family members.
The Dr. Raj Podcast | Recognizing Caregiving Youth with Connie Siskowski
The Dr. Raj Podcast features Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD, and Founder of the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY). In this inspiring interview, Connie shares her groundbreaking work supporting young caregivers who care for ill, disabled, or aging family members.
Listen to the Podcast Here.
Out of Sight and No Longer Out of Mind with Dr. Siskowski | Dr. Connie Siskowski joins Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about the experience of young caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS.
Listen to the Podcast Series Here.
The Experts Speak – An Educational Service of the Florida Psychiatric Society | Hosted by Abbey Strauss, M.S.W., M.D.
Too Many Children Are Unseen Caregivers.
The Experts Speak – A Free Podcast Series From The Florida Psychiatric Society | Hosted by Abbey Strauss, M.S.W., M.D.
Listen to the podcast here.
Caregiving Youth: Hidden in Plain Sight | Podcast Series, Todd Keitz, AACY National Advisory Council
This podcast series, produced by Todd Keitz, a member of the AACY National Advisory Council, in collaboration with Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver, released two episodes each week for six weeks. The series focuses on the stories of Caregiving Youth. We would like to thank Todd Keitz for championing the voices of Caregiving Youth through his platform, My Care Friends, and special initiatives like this series.
View Podcast Series Here.
Millions of American Kids Are Caregivers Now
BRNAM #1726 | Millions of American Kids Are Caregivers Now | Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD, American Association of Caregiving Youth | Jeffrey H Snyder, CEO and Lead Anchor, Broadcast Retirement Network.
Watch the Podcast Here.
America’s Heroes Podcast
Ep. 168 – American Association of Caregiving Youth. Kids are family caregivers too. | Keisha L. Jackson – US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Dr. Connie Siskowski – Registered Nurse, Ph.D, President and Founder of the American Association of Caregiving Youth.
Listen to the podcast here.
Caregiver Crossing Podcast
RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE MILLIONS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE CAREGIVERS
Thank you to Joy’s House Adult Day Service in Indianapolis, IN, and their Caregiver Crossing podcast, for featuring AACY and Dr. Connie Siskowski on their recent podcast.
Listen to the podcast here.
Caregiving Insights | EPISODE 21: A Caregiving Youth Story
In this episode of Caregiving Insights, My Care Friends Founder/CEO Todd “TJ” Keitz sits down with 18-year-old Kaylin Jean-Louis — caregiver, radio host, motivational speaker, and founder of Kaylin’s Caring Konnection.
A Graceful Life Podcast
With an estimated 3.5 – 4.5 million youths are caring for a loved one at home. This segment of children are more likely to have significant issues with school, tardiness and absences which often leads to dropping out of school.
The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) is addressing this social issue. Jeanne discusses this topic with Dr. Richard Lindsay, AJ & Charlie Poole.
Listen to the episode here.
JustStart Podcast
AACY founder and president Dr. Connie Siskowski had the pleasure to be featured on the JustStart Podcast, created by nationally recognized, Boca Raton High School English Teacher Jordan Hernandez. We are grateful to Jordan for taking the time to learn about AACY and helping us to continue to spread our message, so that the voices of our Caregiving Youth can be heard!
Pause For Purpose – Connie Siskowski RN, PhD – MyFuturePurpose.com
As a young girl, Connie Siskowski slept in the living room, giving her grandfather medications during the night. With caregiving skills learned at a young age, she later became a nurse and discovered that millions of children from ages 8 to 18 were also caregiving family members. That led her to found AACY, the American Association of Caregiving Youth.
Waiting Room Revolution Podcast
Waiting Room Revolution is a movement for patients and their families to transform the illness experience. Their podcast is all about discovering tools and methods improve one’s illness experience.
Dr. Siskowski was recently featured as a guest, and discusses the ‘silent’ population known as Caregiving Youth.
Listen to the episode here.
Dr. Siskowski was interviewed for the No Barriers of Fort Collins, CO podcast. Kicking off their newest series featuring Caregivers, No Barriers interviewed Dr. Siskowski, who speaks about the hidden, often-overlooked population of caregivers in our society: children. AACY and No Barriers are excited to grow their partnership in support of our Caregiving Youth!
In a recent podcast series, No Barriers USA explores the various roles of Caregiving. In addition to interviewing Dr. Siskowski about the role of caregiving youth, No Barriers also focused on other Caregiving roles: