Only Child Problems

I've reactivated this podcast. Listen to here what's in store for 2023.

In this brief episode, I let you know about our upcoming series where we have conversations with other adult only children. We'll discuss their upbringing as an only child, with an emphasis on the dynamic they had with their parents. We'll discuss how that relationship has evolved as they transitioned into adulthood. We'll also talk about the role they anticipate playing in their aging parents' lives and how that factors into their aspirations for their own lives (career, family, etc.).

In this episode, we discuss a few estate planning lessons we can take away from the Late Princess Diana. This week, Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dominated the news and social media. During the conversation, Prince Harry mentioned that he is living off of the inheritance left for him by his mother, Princess Diana.

I researched some of the details of her estate plan and it's execution, and developed these takeaways based on what Princess Diana did well and what could have been better: 1) Have An Estate Plan 2) Have Your Estate Plan Created By Attorney/Lawyer Who Specializes In This Area and 3) Be Thoughtful About Who You Designate As The Executor And Trustee Of Your Will Or Trust

Replay of Episode 9, which is Part 2 of an interview Dr. Barbara Darby. In this interview, Dr. Darby discusses how she is planning in advance for her future as she ages, and how she's preparing her adult only child accordingly.

Replay of Episode 8, which is the first of a two-part interview with Dr. Barbara Darby. In this episode, Dr. Darby discusses advance planning for her own future as she ages, especially as the parent of an only child. We discuss how her own childhood shaped her views on and actions towards life planning. We also discuss her experiences as the caregiver to several family members, including her role as guardian to an uncle and the steps she had to take in order to protect his well-being and his assets.

I also share information on my Facebook community, "Successful Professionals Preparing Early For Their Parent's Future." Click here to join: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8

In this episode, I discuss the importance of developing the habit of prioritizing yourself in order to be the best caregiver possible to your aging parents when it's time to step into that role. I bust what I consider to be a myth about self-care and discuss what I kind to be a better way to define and practice it. In terms of how we go about developing this habit of self-prioritization, or self-care, I discuss the importance of starting small. To do this, I recommend the philosophy of and strategy defined in the book "The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results" by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan.

A brief, special episode acknowledging the current events in the U.S. on January 6, 2021. I will be back next week with the first official episode of 2021.

In today's episode I share my reflections and learnings from 2020 and I invite you to reflect along with me! I also share my intentions for the last few days of the year and my plans for 2021.

Today I talk clarify who is an "only child" in response to questions I've received or comments I've heard in response to the purpose of my podcast. I also mentioned that those who are NOT only children but who anticipate being the sole or primary caregiver to aging parents are welcome to join my Facebook Community for ANYONE who faces this future role. Click here to join: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8

My reflections on why, particularly in 2020, it's important to be intentional about creating traditions and memories for which we are grateful. I share my perspective on why this is especially important for adult only children to do, and the rewards of it for both you and your aging parents.