Ep.537: The In-Between Season Part 2: Caring for Aging Parents with Krista and Alex

Are you caring for aging parents while still supporting your young adult children? You're not alone. In this episode, Krista and Alex explore the emotional complexity of the sandwich generation — a season marked by grief, shifting roles, guilt, and unexpected growth.

They discuss how to manage changing family dynamics, set healthy boundaries, reevaluate expectations, and embrace the opportunity for deeper relationships during this transitional stage of life.

If you're feeling stretched between two generations, this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement, and hope.

In this episode:

• Why grief and opportunity often coexist
• How guilt shows up in caregiving
• The importance of boundaries and self-care
• Parenting adult children with clarity and respect

Listen in for wisdom and practical tools to help you navigate this complex season with intention.

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

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Book- Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss

Bible Verses:

Exodus 20:12

Ephesians 6:1-3

Mantras

*Stay relational, not controlling

*Honor without self abandoning

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