Episode 3: Our husbands have thoughts: How to support your Spouse in the sandwich years? With Nick + EZ

What 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, Eliesa Johnson and Robyn Frank hand the mic over to their spouses, Nick and EZ, for a refreshingly honest (and occasionally hilarious) take on:What actually irritates them (yes, we go there)How to keep the spark alive when you're exhausted and emotionally tapped outRaising kids while juggling everyone else’s needs And what support really looks like—beyond “just tell me what you need”Spoiler: Love is strong… but so are opinions about buying milk!If you’re in a relationship in the Sandwich Generation—whether you’re the caregiver or the one wondering how to help—this one’s for you.Because sometimes, laughter is the only thing keeping everyone sane.TakeawaysEveryone is in The Sandwich Generation together when you’re married but in different roles.How can a spouse help with the overwhelm of being sandwiched?When your spouse takes a back seat - and making them a priority again!How are we raising the kids in the middle of it all?Keeping the fire alive - intimacy and humor during tough times.It takes a village - asking for help!Chapters00:00 Reflections on Marriage: Expectations vs. Reality: Getting Married Later in Life and Entering The Sandwich Generation10:20 When the caregiver is overwhelmed, what's a spouse to do?18:53 Hormones are a big deal in The Sandwich Generation30:18 When your spouse takes a back seat and making them a priority again36:27 Arguments39:27 So what do you really think of your in laws?45:36 What about us? What does our aging look like?48:01 Lets talk about the kids + grief54:33 Making things easier for the spouse that is overwhelmed by caregiving59:09 What makes our spouse sexy now in The Sandwich Generation?01:05:36 Outro