From Boomers to Us: The Sandwich Generation

We are exploring the complexities of relationships with parents, particularly focusing on the Boomer generation. We share personal anecdotes about our upbringings, parental challenges, and the effect of our parents' behaviors - for better or worse- on our own lives. The conversation also touches on the emotional labor of caregiving, setting boundaries, and understanding intergenerational trauma. This episode's Tap In or Tap Out? features a question from a self-proclaimed "Therapy Skeptic" asking about who therapy is for, the potential benefits, and how to find the right therapist for you. We feel like a lot of ya'll might be in the same place, so tap in and find out our take on how therapy might benefit you, if you are ready.Tap in with us: [email protected] Chapters:00:01 Introduction and Episode Kickoff00:29 Discussing the Boomer Generation02:08 Parental Influence and Personal Experiences05:02 Growing Up with Single Parents07:50 Father's Absence and Impact17:14 Reconnecting with Biological Father23:56 Generational Differences and Family Dynamics32:49 Caring for Aging Parents36:18 Setting Boundaries with Family36:35 Cognitive Changes in Aging Parents37:53 Generational Differences in Caregiving38:52 Dealing with Difficult Parent-Child Relationships41:14 The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers44:13 Navigating Parental Aging and Health Issues46:20 Lessons Learned from Parents57:58 Tap in or Tap Out?!? Finding the Right Therapist Hosts: Dr. Tiffany Darby, Dr. Tiffany Monroe-Hurd, Dr. Tiffany Hairstonhttps://www.instagram.com/tapinwithtiffany/[email protected] Produced By: Lumen Vision Sound https://www.lumen-vision-sound.com/podcasts