How Marriage Survives the Sandwich Generation Stress with Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin

About Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin: Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, M.S., LCPC is a marriage therapist, Imago Relationship Therapy expert, and founder of The Marriage Restoration Project. With nearly two decades of experience, he specializes in helping couples, families, executives, and teams repair and transform high-stakes relationships through his proprietary Relationship & Repair Intelligence™ (RQI) framework. Known for turning breakdowns into breakthroughs, he guides clients from reactivity and conflict toward curiosity, connection, and deep trust. Whether working with couples on the brink of divorce or leadership teams in distress, Rabbi Slatkin brings clarity, compassion, and practical tools to foster lasting repair. He also consults with organizations seeking to improve psychological safety, communication, and culture.

In this episode, Brian and Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin discuss: 

• Navigating marriage and relationship challenges while managing caregiving responsibilities
• How past emotional wounds affect present-day communication in relationships
• The importance of intentional self-care within high-stress family dynamics
• Tools and strategies to restore and strengthen emotional connections in couples

Key Takeaways:

• Many relationship conflicts are intensified not by the present moment but by unresolved emotional wounds from childhood, making it essential for each partner to become aware of their triggers and how they project them onto their spouse.
• Instead of relying solely on slow-moving weekly counseling, couples in high-stress or crisis—like those in the sandwich generation—can benefit from immersive two-day intensives that offer rapid communication tools and emotional reconnection.
• Even amidst overwhelming responsibilities, setting aside just ten undistracted minutes per day with each child can foster emotional security and prevent them from internalizing the household’s adult stress and tension.
• Learning to pause and emotionally regulate before engaging with loved ones—especially after a stressful day—can dramatically reduce reactive behavior and create more intentional, calm, and loving family interactions.

"Your marriage is what’s going to give you the strength to your modeling for your children a healthy relationship." — Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin

Connect with Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin: 

Website: https://themarriagerestorationproject.com/

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