Parenting Up While Parenting Down

Navigating the “sandwich era” of life can feel like being stretched in every direction—caring for aging parents while still showing up for your children, your partner, your work, and yourself.This week, Stephen Franklin joins me for a grounded, relatable conversation about what it really looks like to live in the middle. We talk about the emotional load, the shifting family dynamics, the stress (and the guilt), and also the unexpected moments of meaning that show up along the way.A heartfelt, honest look at trying to stay balanced, present, and human when life gets complicated.