The Midlife Squeeze
Podcast

The Midlife Squeeze

Erica Smith

7 episodes

No one prepares you for this phase of life. You're expected to hold it all together — the aging parent who needs more help every month, the kids who need you present, the career that won't pause, and a marriage that can't run on autopilot forever. And somehow… no one is talking about it. The Midlife Squeeze is a space for real conversations and proactive planning. We share unfiltered stories from people in the thick of it — because naming the chaos is the first step to navigating it.

What this show covers

aging parentsdementia carefamily caregivingmemory caresandwich generation

What listeners will find here

A daughter and therapist on caring for two parents with dementia
Caring for aging parents with dementia is the focus of this deeply personal conversation between Erica and her mother, Ivett. They talk through how caregiving slowly became all-consuming, the emotional and financial strain it creates, and why families need to plan ahead before a crisis hits.

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