You're My Favorite

In this episode, we're talking about one of the most persistent parts of caregiving: guilt.

Even though our mom now lives in a care home and we're no longer responsible for her day-to-day care, the guilt hasn't simply disappeared. In many ways, it's evolved. We explore the stress, anxiety, and emotional weight that continue to show up, along with the feeling that we should be doing more, visiting more, helping more, or somehow handl...

In this episode, we’re sharing the advice and resources we wish we had known about sooner. From navigating placement options and understanding levels of care, to finding mental health support and learning that we didn’t have to do everything alone.

We talk about the emotional toll of figuring things out in real time, the trial-and-error of caregiving, and the tools that have genuinely helped us along the way. This conver...

Parkinson’s Disease is often misunderstood, and honestly before our mom’s diagnosis, we misunderstood it too. Actually, we still misunderstand it! Just listen to Lexi fail the mini quiz. 

In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the most common misconceptions about Parkinson’s and sharing what the reality has looked like in our own experience.

From the idea that it’s “just tremors,” ...

In this episode, we talk about the moment we realized we’ve slowly started becoming the parent to our parents. From managing appointments and finances to making big life decisions, we discuss what that role reversal really feels like and how emotionally complicated it can be.

We start the episode with about 15 minutes of honest life updates, venting, and a bit of a spiral city about life in general, because sometimes that&rsqu...

Caregiving and grief often come with a wide range of emotions, sometimes all in the same day. In this episode, we open up about the emotional highs and lows that come with this journey and how we’re learning to sit with the complexity of it all.

With our dad’s birthday coming up this week, we also share memories of him and reflect on how meaningful dates can bring grief, love, and remembrance together. It’s an hone...

This episode is a big update. Mom has officially moved into a group home, and we’re sharing what that decision looked like, how we got here, and how it feels.

We talk through the emotional side of making this transition — the grief, the relief, the guilt, and the acceptance that can all exist at once. We also break down the practical differences between group homes and care homes, including Assisted Care (AC) and Memory ...

Caregiving brings up emotions we rarely feel comfortable admitting out loud — resentment, anger, frustration, jealousy, and guilt, sometimes all at once. In this episode, we’re talking honestly about the feelings we’re “not supposed” to have toward the person we’re caring for, the situation we’re in, and the life we didn’t choose.

We unpack how resentment can show up quietly or explosi...

This episode is a bit of an emotional check-in. We’re talking about the full range of feelings that caregiving often brings up — the heavy ones, the unexpected ones, and the moments that catch you off guard when you least expect it. 

We also share some general life and caregiving updates — what’s changed, what’s been challenging, and what’s been grounding us through it. Think of this episode ...

The holidays can amplify everything — stress, grief, emotions… and often, alcohol. In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about substances, drinking culture, and how caregiving has shaped our relationship with alcohol. From social pressure at holiday gatherings to using drinks as a way to cope, we talk openly about what’s felt supportive, what hasn’t, and what’s changed for each of...

The holiday season can be beautiful, meaningful… and unbelievably hard. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to move through the holidays while grieving, missing someone, or carrying the emotional weight of caregiving. From traditions that feel different now, to the unexpected moments that bring up tears, we open up about our own experiences and the complicated mix of joy, nostalgia, and heartbreak this time o...

We’re back with a long-overdue catch-up, and honestly… a lot has happened. In this episode, we’re sharing life updates, caregiving updates, mental health check-ins, and all the little (and not-so-little) moments that have been shaping our world recently. From new routines with Mom, to emotional surprises, to the things that made us laugh, cry, or spiral just a little — we’re talking about it all.

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This week, we’re taking a step back from caregiving talk to share something a little more personal — memories of our dad. As we approach the third anniversary of his passing, we wanted to honor him the way we know best: by talking, laughing, and remembering the small things that still make us smile.

We share stories from our childhood, what we’ve learned about grief as time’s passed, and how losing him shaped...

Ever have those days where you’re running on pure adrenaline, checking every box, being the supportive daughter/sister/employee/friend… and you feel weirdly amazing about it? That’s the “helper high” — the emotional rush that comes from showing up for everyone else. But if you’ve been there, you also know what comes next: the crash. Hard.

In this episode, we’re talking about that cycl...

Let’s be real — no one tells you caregiving comes with this much paperwork. From Power of Attorney and advance directives to bank accounts and insurance forms, it can feel like you need a law degree just to keep up.

In this episode, we’re diving into the not-so-glamorous side of caregiving: the legal and financial chaos that comes with helping a parent. We share how we figured it all out (mostly through trial and e...

Caregiving doesn’t clock out when the workday begins. In this episode, we’re digging into the messy, complicated relationship between careers and caregiving. From rearranging schedules and navigating understanding (or not-so-understanding) bosses, to the guilt of missing opportunities or feeling like you’re always one step behind, we share our own experiences of trying to balance it all.

We talk about how caregivin...

What does it mean to be part of the “sandwich generation”? Traditionally, it’s adults caring for both their kids and their aging parents — but even without children, the push-and-pull of being caught in the middle is very real.

In this episode, we unpack the pressures of balancing caregiving with careers, relationships, friendships, and our own needs. From being the bridge between family members, to feeling s...

In this episode, we step away from the logistics and dive into the heart of caregiving—the emotions that often go unspoken. From the quiet grief that sneaks up in unexpected moments, to the anger and guilt we don’t always want to admit, to the gratitude and love that still manage to shine through, we’re opening up about the full spectrum of what it feels like to be a caregiver.

This conversation is raw, tender, and...

Big life events are supposed to be all joy and celebration—but for caregivers, they can also stir up a lot of complicated emotions. In this episode, we talk about Ari’s wedding: the excitement, the chaos, and the very real grief of missing a key family member during such a milestone moment.

We share the push and pull between wanting to be fully present in a once-in-a-lifetime event, while also carrying the weight of ...