Erica Smith

The Midlife Squeeze

Kids EN ↓ 1 episodes

No one prepares you for this phase of life. You're expected to hold it all together — the aging parent who needs more help every month, the kids who need you present, the career that won't pause, and a marriage that can't run on autopilot forever. And somehow… no one is talking about it. The Midlife Squeeze is a space for real conversations and proactive planning. We share unfiltered stories from people in the thick of it — because naming the chaos is the first step to navigating it.

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Author

Erica Smith

Episodes

The Midlife Squeeze: Caring for Aging Parents and Kids at the Same Time 24.06.2026 9:00

Financial planner Erica shares the unexpected caregiving experience that changed how she thinks about family, money, and planning. What began as a drive to a medical appointment nearly ended with her being arrested — and became her first real glimpse into the realities of caregiving. In this introduction to The Midlife Squeeze, Erica explores what it means to be part of the sandwich generation: ra...