The Sandwich Generation Pod
oleh Eliesa Johnson and Robyn Frank
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The Sandwich Generation is a smart, funny, and deeply human podcast about life in the middle—caring for both young children and aging parents. Hosted by two women living it in real-time, Robyn Frank and Eliesa Johnson bring raw honesty, real advice, hopefully some levity to every episode.
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- Episode 11: Season 2 FINALE! Having Children later in life and Reshaping your Identity with Monica Walch · 1 jam 5 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 11Season 2 Finale!!! Remember when our biggest question was, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Now it's more like, "Who am I? Can I give enough energy to everyone? Do I love…
- Episode 10: Can we choose how we Die? A Family's Story About Alzheimer's, VSED and Love with Sarah Longacre and Wendy Longacre Brown · 1 jam 18 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 10Talking about death is uncomfortable. Talking about how we want to die? That's a conversation most of us avoid altogether. In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Pod, Eliesa…
- Episode 9: Lets talk Affordable In-home care, Fighting Insurance Claims and the Future of Eldercare in America with Neal K. Shah of CareYaya · 30 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 9What happens when we find someone on the internet who’s leading a grassroots movement in revolutionizing care in America?! We invite them to the pod! In this mini-episode of The…
- Episode 8: The 'Only' Club: Being an only child and raising an only child in The Sandwich Generation · 54 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 8Being an only child means you learn independence early. You can entertain yourself, make decisions, and figure out anything on your own. But when you land in The Sandwich…
- Episode 7: Watch this B*tch! Comedian Susan Rice will not be ignored! Finding humor and respect in getting older. · 35 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 7How do we keep laughing when life feels so unbelievably heavy? Between raising the littles, caregiving for our aging parents, grief and the stress, surviving The Sandwich…
- Episode 6: What NO ONE tells you about Assisted Living! with Melissa Stanton and Molly Mogren Katt of Carefree Cottages of Maplewood · 1 jam 7 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 6Why does Assisted Living cost so much? Why does every tour somehow end in a “pub”? And are the communities with the fancy brochures and gourmet desserts actually the best fit for…
- Episode 5: The Loneliness of Caregiving with Jessica Kim of ianacare · 1 jam 3 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 5Ever have one of those moments where you just want to scream a little? Caregiving can feel like that, especially when well-meaning people say things that completely miss the…
- Episode 4: For anyone who has a ‘Difficult Parent’, this one’s for you! With Molly Darsow from Still Waters Mediation · 1 jam 11 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 4Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation is already a full-contact sport. One minute you’re negotiating with a toddler over broccoli, the next your parents are on the phone… also…
- Episode 3: Our husbands have thoughts: How to support your Spouse in the sandwich years? With Nick + EZ · 1 jam 6 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 3What is it really like for the Spouses in The Sandwich Generation?! We know it’s emotional for us caregivers, but what is it like on the other side of a relationship? In this…
- Episode 2: Part 2: What EVERYONE needs to know about Medical Assistance for your aging parents! With Rachel Schromen of Schromen Law, LLC. · 39 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 2Welcome to Part 2 of our episode on Medical Assistance for Long Term Care in Minnesota. This is a HOT topic and one that deserved some extra time! In this episode, Robyn and…
- Episode 2: Part 1: What happens when the money runs OUT? Medical Assistance for Long Term Care with Rachel Schromen of Schromen Law, LLC. · 47 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 2What happens when the money runs out? For many Americans, Medical Assistance for Long Term Care is an option that feels almost inevitable. But these were supposed to be ‘The…
- Episode 1: SEASON 2 PREMIER - How the Hell Do I Stay Organized? Getting our Sh*t together Sandwich Generation Style! · 32 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 1Description: Alright, who else feels overwhelmed by keeping together the paperwork and passwords alone in The Sandwich Generation? Do we go digital with all of this or keep it…
- Episode 10: SEASON 1 FINALE! Celebrating the Time We Have! With Stephanie March · 1 jam 15 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 10Does it feel like time is fragile with your loved one? We do too. The truth is, none of us know how much or little time we have left with one another. For our Season 1 finale, we…
- Epiosde 9: Holiday Survival Guide: A Very Tricky Christmas! · 51 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 9We can all relate to the chaos of the holiday season and when you’re in The Sandwich Generation, things can feel…extra tricky. You’re packing up the strollers, the walkers and…
- Episode 8.5: How do I NOT age like my parents? With Rachel Daugherty of Booty and Brains.Co · 57 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 85For caregivers who have watched a loved one decline from the terrible diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Cancer; the question is often asked, “Will this happen to me? Is…
- Episode 8: I think my parent has Alzheimer’s, NOW what?! With Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly of the Alzheimer's Association · 1 jam 13 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 8Almost everyone knows someone who has Alzheimer’s Disease. For many of us in The Sandwich Generation, this diagnosis was also the moment we became caregivers for our loved ones…
- Episode 7: Saying goodbye to the childhood home - also my parents have WAY too much STUFF! With Alli Rubin, Professional Moving Manager · 1 jam 7 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 7Downsizing and moving your aging parents is one of the hardest tasks of all time. Or maybe your loved one has already passed and you are tasked with selling a home and going…
- Episode 6: How to save your friendships when you’re in The Sandwich Generation · 48 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 6Have you ever been asked by a friend, “What can I do to help?” and you go blank?! Yeah, us too. Being in The Sandwich Generation is a lot. And it’s oftentimes hard for our…
- Episode 5: F*ck - now I have to manage my parent’s finances too? With Shannon Foreman of Forethought Planning · 1 jam 7 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 5Raise your hand if you’re a caregiver who has needed to manage your parent’s finances and you think - oh F*ck - this is A LOT more difficult than I expected?!? We think everyone…
- Episode 4: Self care feels like a SCAM! · 41 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 4How the f*ck am I supposed to fit in self care? This is a question we ask ourselves all. of. the. Time. (especially while living this ‘sandwiched’ lifestyle). With the algorithms…







