Episode Details

Caring for aging parents is one of life’s most emotional and often overlooked journeys. Ingrid Hanson, author of *Becoming an Orphan: The Caregiver’s Guide to Lovingly Letting Our Parents Go*, shares her story of walking alongside her mother through her final years and later supporting her in-laws.

In this heartfelt conversation, Ingrid discusses:

• Life in her 20s after losing her father suddenly at 15

• Navigating the complex emotions of a parent remarrying

• The power of a simple apology to heal long-held wounds

• Lessons from years of caregiving

• Practical wisdom for loving, letting go, and continuing to live with purpose

• Why so many caregivers face this season without guidance or support

If you’re in your 20s (or beyond) watching parents age, dealing with family dynamics, or already in a caregiving role, this episode offers encouragement, honesty, and hope.

Ingrid advocates for families and helps caregivers learn how to love well through one of life’s hardest transitions.

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Connect with Ingrid Hanson

Website: https://www.droppedpencil.com/Becoming-an-orphan

LinkedIn: :https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-hanson-popp-5248665/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ingridhansonpopp/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebmAA9KQDYGtDy6_YGFv8A

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Ingrid Hanson

1:40 - Losing Her Father at 15

8:15 - “Mom and Me Against the World”

15:30 - When Mom Started Dating Again

23:10 - The Moment She Felt Completely on Her Own

31:45 - Keeping Emotional Distance & Later Regrets

40:20 - The Healing Power of a Simple Apology

48:50 - Lessons from Caregiving & Writing the Book

57:15 - Final Thoughts on Loving and Letting Go