The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide

What does it really take to raise two professional athletes while still showing up for your community? In this special episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, Candace Dellacona sits down with retired NBA player CJ Watson and his mother, Cathy Watson, for the show’s first-ever conversation with both a parent and their adult child. CJ played for the Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, B...

What happens when healthcare inequity, caregiver burden, and a nationwide shortage of long-term care beds collide? For many families in the sandwich generation, the result is a caregiving crisis that feels impossible to navigate. In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , host Candace Dellacona sits down with Henry Mason Jr. , founder and CEO of Precious Hospice, educator, healthc...

What happens when the role that defined you suddenly changes? NFL Hall of Famer, Super Bowl champion, and Southern University head football coach Marshall Faulk joins Candace Dellacona to discuss resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose after a major life transition. Marshall shares candid lessons from life after the NFL, caring for his mother, raising children, mentoring young athletes, and l...

What happens when a caregiver brings their personal experience to the halls of Congress? In this powerful episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , host Candace Dellacona sits down with United States Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey for an honest conversation about caregiving, family responsibility, Alzheimer's disease, and healthcare reform. As a father of two young children and the son o...

What if one of the most valuable resources for family caregivers was already covered by Medicare? Before you assume you can't afford a care manager, listen to this episode.   In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , Candace Dellacona sits down with Connor Sweeney, founder of Baba, a groundbreaking care advocacy platform that's helping family caregivers navigate one of the most o...

Finding the right senior living community can feel overwhelming, especially for families already balancing caregiving, careers, and children. In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , Candace Dellacona sits down with LizPearce of U.S. News & World Report to discuss how families can make more informed decisions about senior care. Liz explains the differences between independen...

Host Candace Dellacona welcomes author and philanthropist Marnie Schneider, Philadelphia Eagles royalty and creator of the Football Freddie children's book series, for a conversation about grief, resilience, caregiving, and legacy. Marnie reflects on growing up with the Philadelphia Eagles, then owned by her grandfather, Leonard Tose, whose community-minded leadership helped launch the first Ronal...

You asked. We answered. Gray Monster’s Kim Elliott takes over The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide to bring real, unfiltered answers to your most pressing questions. She puts host Candace Dellacona in the hot seat, where Candace draws on her experience in elder law to tackle hundreds of reader-submitted topics—nothing off limits. From estate planning and elder law basics to caring for aging pare...

Season 4 of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide continues with an extraordinary conversation with nationally recognized pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and bestselling author Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart. Known for her appearances on CBS Mornings and the Today Show and her groundbreaking work with families, Dr. Lockhart joins Candace Dellacona to discuss her acclaimed book, “Love the Teen You...

Season 4 of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide opens with an extraordinary conversation as host Candace Dellacona welcomes celebrated novelist and essayist Karen Shepard. Widely recognized for her powerful storytelling and contributions to some of the country’s most respected literary publications, Shepard joins the podcast to discuss her deeply personal and widely discussed essay, “The World...

Host Candace Dellacona welcomes acclaimed writer Lisa McCarty for a powerful conversation on caregiving, resilience, and the courage to tell deeply personal stories. McCarty reflects on her essays that resonated with thousands—from losing her father just as she welcomed her second child to stepping into the role of caregiver for her mother at just 13—and how those experiences shaped her voice and...

Host Candace Dellacona welcomes Christy Byrne Yates—author, psychologist, and former podcaster—to discuss her book, "Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation" and the realities of caring for aging parents while raising children. They discuss how caregiving often begins subtly, why many people don’t identify as caregivers, setting communication rules, asking for specific help,...

Candace Dellacona speaks with Dr. Matthew Tyler, hospice and palliative care physician and founder of How to Train Your Doctor, about why palliative care should begin earlier—and how it differs from hospice. They break down what families need to know about timing, insurance, and the real gaps in in-home care. Dr. Tyler also shares practical guidance on requesting referrals, navigating family dynam...

Host Candace Dellacona welcomes investigative journalist and author Chuck Whitlock to this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide to discuss caregiving, advocacy, and protecting seniors. Chuck shares how writing about white-collar crime led to a media career, and how his experiences caring for an incapacitated first wife and later advocating in healthcare shaped his focus on caregivers....

The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide is honored to participate in this year’s Podcasthon with this special episode featuring Father Patrick Devine, a world-renown peace and conflict expert and the Executive International Chairman and Founder of the Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation. Tune in as host Candace Dellacona speaks with Father Patrick about Shalom Center and their...

Tune into the latest episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide as host Candace Dellacona speaks with Sheri Biller (of The Sheri and Les Biller Foundation) and Anneliese Barron (Executive Director of Bradley Cooper’s One Family Foundation) about “supportive care” for both patients and caregivers—particularly those navigating life in the sandwich generation. Sheri and Anneliese explain how v...

Caring for aging parents often means managing their money, too. On this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , Candace Dellacona talks with Beth Pinsker—CFP, MarketWatch columnist, and author of ‘My Mother’s Money’—about the financial realities of caregiving. From red flags to powers of attorney to navigating sibling dynamics, this episode is a must-listen for anyone supporting an agi...

On this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , host Candace Dellacona sits down with Dr. Theresa Lyons—a Yale-educated scientist and founder of Navigating AWEtism—to talk candidly about raising a child with autism while navigating the complex medical system. From decoding the autism diagnosis process to building the right healthcare team, Dr. Lyons shares practical guidance, research-...

Candace Dellacona welcomes Vanessa Grigoriadis, acclaimed investigative journalist, co-founder of Campside Media, and host of the new podcast So Your Parents Are Old , to The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide .   Vanessa shares her personal journey into caregiving after her father’s cancer diagnosis and caring for an aging parent, sparking a candid conversation about what it really means to be in...

In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , host Candace Dellacona welcomes Dean Blandino, Fox Sports NFL and College Football Rules Analyst and former VP of NFL Officiating. Dean shares his journey from playing sports in New York to becoming an influential figure in sports officiating, offering insights into career pivots and balancing professional obligations with personal life....

In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , host Candace Dellacona welcomes Dan Krutoy, a tech industry expert who shares advice for seniors who are often targeted by scammers using social engineering tactics, as well as tips for parents on securing their children's devices. Their conversation dives into the critical topic of cybersecurity for families, the importance of awareness,...

In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , host Candace Dellacona welcomes Genice Lee from Harvest Estate and Appraisals. They discuss the importance of legacy, the role of passion assets in preserving family history, and how Genice’s personal experiences have shaped her professional journey. Genice shares valuable insights on appraising sentimental items, the significance of docu...

In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide , host Candace Dellacona celebrates National Adoption Month by welcoming intellectual property attorney Michele Katz to discuss her journey with adoption and the creation of the Plus One Adoption Foundation. Michele shares her personal experiences, the challenges of adopting both infants and older children, and how her foundation aims to pr...

In this episode of the Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona welcomes Jason Brown, a legacy strategist and entrepreneur. Jason shares his compelling life story from being a young entrepreneur in California to dealing with the tragic loss of his wife. He emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and having essential conversations about legacy and end-of-life planning. Jas...

In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona welcomes Albert Eshoo and Joyce Barocas, owners of Right at Home Home Care in New York City. They discuss their paths into the home care industry and delve into the new Medicare GUIDE Program, designed to assist families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer's and dementia. The discussion covers the limitations of t...