Alyssia Essig

Caught in the Middle

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Caught in the Middle with Alyssia Essig Welcome to Caught in the Middle , the podcast for women who are juggling all the things and wondering, “Is anyone else dealing with… this?” If you’re navigating big transitions — kids leaving (or coming back), parents aging, hormones raging, marriages shifting, careers reinventing, bodies changing, identities evolving — you’re in the right place, friend. This show is for the woman who feels like she’s living in the middle of something important… but also slightly chaotic, occasionally hilarious, and sometimes a full-on identity plot twist. I’m Alyssia Es...

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Alyssia Essig

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When Being Strong Stops Working — And You’re Tired of Carrying It All 27.02.2026 33:16

What happens when being the strong one stops working? In this deeply personal first solo episode of Caught in the Middle , Alyssia Essig shares the origin story behind the podcast — and the season of life that forced her to confront burnout, identity shifts, menopause symptoms, aging parents, kids leaving home, and the quiet exhaustion that high-achieving women rarely talk about. After selling 130...

Caught in the Middle of Aging Parents, Adult Kids, and the ‘What Ifs’ Nobody Wants to Talk About 06.02.2026 38:37

Caring for aging parents. Planning for our children. Trying to understand wills, trusts, and estates — all while juggling work, family, and life in midlife. In this episode of Caught in the Middle , I’m joined by Paige Fingerhut Charnick , a real estate professional who specializes in probate and estate-related transitions, for a calm, practical conversation about the things so many families avoid...

Inside Your DNA: Unlocking Hormones, Health & Long-Term Wellness 16.01.2026 31:42

The conversation delves into the world of genetic testing and nutrigenomics, exploring how genes influence nutrient processing, quality of life, and privacy concerns. It emphasizes the importance of understanding genetic variants and their impact on healthspan, as well as the significance of skeletal muscle mass for long-term health and well-being. Takeaways Nutrigenomics and Genetic Testing Quali...

Caught in the Middle Introduction 01.01.2026 1:03

Welcome to Caught in the Middle

HRT Boot Camp: Real Answers from The Menopausal Marine 31.12.2025 48:10

The conversation begins with an introduction and background of the guest, Eric Rittmeyer, and his journey into menopause research. It then delves into the taboo of menopause, misconceptions and studies on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), cultural and generational perspectives on menopause, perimenopause and its symptoms, and an in-depth understanding of menopause and hormones. The conversation d...