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Podcast: Caring for Parents While Raising Children

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The Hidden Strain of Multigenerational Caring

What happens when you find yourself in the middle, caring for aging parents while also raising children of your own? For individuals in Maryland and DC, this reflection explores the emotional toll of multigenerational caregiving and how awareness can lead to healing and connection.

This week, I joined Brian Sacks on the Stuck in the Middle Podcast to share insights from my work as a psychologist and from my own reflections on how family stress shapes us.

Together, we explored how journaling, reflection, and awareness can open space for growth and deeper connection.

In this episode, we talk about:

If you have ever felt pulled in two directions, or wondered how cultural expectations and family dynamics shape emotional life, this conversation offers both understanding and practical ways to move forward.

🎧 Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts

If you’re navigating caregiving, parenting, or emotional overwhelm, therapy can help. Learn more about individual therapy in Maryland and DC or explore therapeutic approaches that support clarity, resilience, and connection.

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