Navigating the Sandwich Generation

09/01/2025 50 min Episodio 5
Navigating the Sandwich Generation

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OverviewTarget Audience: Those facing the challenges of caring for children and aging parentsFocus Areas: Financial health, caregiving, and family dynamicsKey Themes: Personal wealth management, intergenerational relationships, emotional well-being🥄 Key Ingredients for Success  Understanding family dynamics and valuesManaging emotional and financial burdensBuilding effective support systemsKey TermsConstrual Level Theory: A social psychology theory that describes how people represent objects, events, or situations, based on their perceived “psychological distance.” In other words, depending on how near or far the concept feels in relation to time or physical space (e.g., retirement in 30 years or physically looking at houses you are interested in buying) you may think about it in more abstract or concrete terms.Genogram: A detailed family diagram that goes beyond a traditional family tree to map out relationships.🫕 Memorable Quotes"The value modeled for me from the women in my family is about welcoming people in, caretaking and burning out.” - Moraya🥘 Main Course Topics1.Complexities of the Sandwich GenerationBalancing caregiving rolesManaging financial responsibilities2.Understanding Money AttitudesImpact of family historyFinancial schema development3.Navigating Family SystemsGender roles in caregivingLegacy and influence4.Building Support SystemsCreating boundariesManaging burnoutChapter Guide00:00 Defining the Sandwich Generation06:50 Emotional and Financial Burden15:59 Legacy of Creativity and Influence19:20 Gender Roles and Financial Dynamics28:02 Family and Money Attitudes31:19 Navigating Loss and Responsibility38:54 Meeting People Where They AreTaste Test: ExperientialDiscussion prompts. If you want to battle shame and lean into deeper change, share and process it with a friend, instead of trying to fix it. How did your family talk about money when you were a child?What's one money value from your upbringing that doesn't fit with who you are today?Which money lessons from your childhood have you chosen to keep?How does your financial upbringing compare to your partner's?If you could go back to have a conversation about money with your family, what age and topic would you choose?What's the most important message about money you want to teach your children?📱 Connect With Us: Socials:Instagram/TikTok: @homeecpodEmail:General: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]:Personawealth.com HomeEcPodcast.comFor more insights on navigating family dynamics and financial wellness, subscribe to our newsletter at HomeEcPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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