You're in your 40s or 50s, raising kids, grinding at work, and suddenly noticing the signs: mail piling up, expired food in the fridge, repeated stories, a fall, a hospital scare. That gut punch of "something's off" with your aging parents hits hard, and the panic follows fast.

Welcome to the sandwich generation: caring for aging parents while still raising your own kids, often at 60 mph with no brakes.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, guilty, isolated, or like you're failing on all fronts, this episode is your lifeline. We get real (unqualified, unsolicited, totally honest) about the messy middle: role reversal, emotional chaos, sibling fights, finances, resistance from parents, and why ignoring it doesn't make it disappear.

We share raw personal stories—from living under the same roof with a parent facing Alzheimer's to supporting parents from thousands of miles away, and break down a practical, loving roadmap so you don't have to figure it out alone:

• Spotting early signs of decline before crisis hits
• How to pause, breathe, and start those hard conversations without panic
• Watching patterns, getting power of attorney, and medical directives in place
• Long-range planning that protects everyone (including you)
• Navigating guilt, overwhelm, and family dynamics without losing yourself

Aging is a privilege, but it's also scary, hard, and isolating. You don't have to do this solo. Hit play for the real-world steps, reassurance you're not crazy, and tools to move forward with love instead of fear.

If you're raising kids, managing midlife, and realizing your parents need more support, this is for you.

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