Meet Barry – The Brother, The Caregiver, The Comedian

What happens when the sibling in the background finally takes the mic?In this week’s episode of This Is Your Brain on Mom, Wendy puts her brother Barry in the hot seat — the self-proclaimed “smarter child” who’s been there through every hospital visit, late-night phone call, and “laugh so you don’t cry” moment. Together, they dive into the humor and heartbreak of caregiving for a mom living with Alzheimer’s — from getting lost in hospitals and arguing over snack choices to the guilt, exhaustion, and love that come with watching a parent change before your eyes. 💬 In this episode: Barry’s unfiltered take on what it really means to be a caregiver The funniest (and weirdest) moments of their dementia journey How caregiving has changed their family, their patience, and their bond Why humor might just be the best survival skill of all Whether you’re a fellow caregiver, a sibling navigating aging parents, or just someone who needs a good laugh about life’s hardest moments — this one’s for you. 🧠 About the show:This Is Your Brain on Mom is a sibling-hosted podcast about caring for a parent with dementia — mixing advocacy, humor, and honest storytelling about love, memory loss, and everything in between. 👉 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.📱 Follow us on Instagram @yourbrainonmom for more stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and caregiver laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices