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Stuck Between Aging Parents and Grown Kids in Midlife?
Description
You’re taking care of your parents. You’re supporting your kids. But who’s taking care of you?
In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Derek Gehl sits down with Chip Conley to unpack the reality of the sandwich generation and why midlife can feel more overwhelming than ever.
Chip shares key insights on:
• The real emotional cost of caregiving
• Why this stage of life feels heavier today
• How to build a support system that actually helps
• Why protecting time for yourself is essential
A clear, honest conversation for anyone feeling stretched thin in midlife.
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Timestamps:
00:20 The sandwich generation
01:24 Chip’s caregiving experience
02:49 Importance of support system
04:25 Emotional toll of caregiving
07:31 Having kids later in life
09:27 Adult kids moving back home
10:27 Longevity and caregiving challenges
12:56 Health span vs. lifespan
15:12 Independence and interdependence
16:50 Longevity manifesto explained
18:06 Science vs art of longevity
19:03 Blue Zones lifestyle insight
20:18 Caregiver workshop challenge
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