Life in the so-called Sandwich Generation doesn’t quite capture the pressure many of us feel in midlife. That’s why we call it the Panini Generation—because we’re not just layered between responsibilities, we’re pressed from every direction.
In this episode of Drinks With the Girls, we dig into what it means to be squeezed between caring for children, sustaining marriages, managing demanding careers, and supporting aging parents—all at the same time. We open up about the complicated dynamics of helping our fathers, the emotional strain of setting boundaries with parents, and the impossible expectation to hold everything together without breaking down ourselves.
This conversation is raw, funny at times, and painfully relatable. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by caregiving, stretched thin by family obligations, or caught in the relentless grind of midlife, this one’s for you. Together we share hard-won insights, a little humor, and some real talk about protecting your energy and finding resilience in the middle of it all.
🍸☕What We Were Drinking:
Ketel One BotanicalPeach & Orange Blossom Vodka Spritz
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Sanzo Sparkling Water - Lychee
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