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The Millennial Sandwich

Enfants & Parentalité

Société & Culture

Fréquence : 1 épisode/6j. Total Éps: 15

A podcast for millennial women in the sandwich generation balancing motherhood, daughterhood and more.

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The Myth of 'Doing it All' with Multi-Hyphenate Hitha Palepu

Saison 1 · Épisode 14

mercredi 5 août 2026 • Durée 52:39

Personally and professionally, Hitha Palepu wears a lot of hats. She's a mother of boys (but not a boy mom), a daughter of immigrants, and only child, a pharma CEO, a content creator, an author, a speaker...and that's not even an exhuastive list.

It's easy to look at someone like Hitha and wonder how she does it all. But here's the thing: She doesn't.

Hitha talks us through how she makes her multi-hyphanted life work...and also, what she doesn't do. Because doing a lot is not the same as doing it all.

We discuss:

-The pressures daughters of immigrants face

-The systems that help her streamline her personal and professional commitments

-Why taking care of herself is so important

-How watching reality TV is cultural anthropology

Topics covered:

Aging parents, caregiving, sandwich generation, motherhood, reality TV, Love Island, boy mom culture, immigrant parents, south asian daughters

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Why is Everyone Still Treating Care Like it's Worthless? with Elissa Strauss

Saison 1 · Épisode 14

mercredi 29 juillet 2026 • Durée 46:17

Care work has value, economically and beyond — yet both our systems and our culture refuse to acknowledge this.

Nobody understands this deep devaluation better than Elissa Strauss, who (literally) wrote the book (When You Care) on the true value of care.

In this episode, Elissa, Anita & Zara discuss:

The longheld idea that motherhood shouldn't "take over" your identity
The interdependency of policy and culture where caregiving is concerned
The biggest misconceptions people have about care work
Our cultural obsession with independence and preservation of youth
The caregiving secrets many of us keep
How tradwife and girlboss narratives fail caregivers

Topics covered: Caregiving, care work, dementia care, motherhood, economic value of care, gender, feminism, wage gap

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The Content-ification of Caregiving, 'Yesteryear' & 'Rugrats'

Saison 1 · Épisode 5

mercredi 20 mai 2026 • Durée 38:05

Anita and Zara discuss the evolution of media representation of caregiving. From 'Leave it Beaver' and other depictions of 1950's suburbia, to the social media-driven landscape we're currently navigating, representation of caregiving has evolved...but has it really changed all that much?

The hosts dig into their opinions, share thoughts on the buzzy tradwife novel Yesteryear, reflect on the cartoon that raised us (Rugrats!), and end with a rapid fire round of "which social media mom archetype would our nostalgic TV faves embody today?"

00:00 Navigating the Millennial Media Landscape
03:06 The Evolution of Parenting Media
05:49 The Impact of Social Media on Caregiving
08:15 The Performance of Motherhood
10:50 The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media
12:54 The Role of Women in Modern Media
15:26 The Intersection of Caregiving and Mental Health
17:05 The Challenges of Aging and Caregiving
19:41 The Importance of Sharing Caregiver Experiences
21:53 The Shift in Conversations Around Women's Health
24:16 Rebranding Aging and Longevity
25:45 Rethinking Longevity and Functionality
28:45 Driving Independence and Safety in Older Adults
29:10 The Impact of Media on Aging and Family Dynamics
31:05 Navigating the Sandwich Generation
37:23 The Influence of Nostalgia and Social Media on Parenting

Topics covered: Social media, millennial motherhood, media representations of motherhood, sandwich generation caregiving, intergenerational conflict, tradwives, tradwife content

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Everything You Think You Know About the Mental Load is Wrong with Leah Ruppanner

Saison 1 · Épisode 4

mercredi 13 mai 2026 • Durée 44:55

Leah Ruppanner, a sociologist and the author of Drained, joins Anita and Zara to discUss the complexities of mental load.

In this conversation, Leah debunks common misconceptions and explains how emotional thinking work impacts burnout and gender norms. This conversation offers research-backed insights and practical advice for understanding and managing mental load in everyday life.

In this episode we cover:

Mental load as emotional thinking work
The eight types of mental load
Gender differences in mental load
Impact of social norms on mental load
Strategies to manage and reduce mental load

Chapters

00:00
Understanding the Mental Load

04:44
The Emotional Aspect of Mental Load

09:13
Gender Dynamics in Mental Load

13:43
The Importance of Acknowledgment

18:36
Navigating Modern Challenges

23:14
The Future of Mental Load Awareness

26:10
Navigating the Mental Load of Modern Motherhood

29:49
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

33:38
Understanding and Managing Mental Energy

36:54
Intergenerational Perspectives on Mental Load

43:08
Finding Balance and Permission to Rest

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What Does it Mean to be a Good Daughter? with Dr. Allison Alford

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

mercredi 6 mai 2026 • Durée 41:31

Dr. Allison Alford, PhD, a researcher and the author of Good Daughtering, joins Anita and Zara to discuss the concept of daughtering, its emotional labor, and its significance across generations. Discover how recognizing and valuing daughtering can transform relationships, foster resilience, and expand our understanding of womanhood.

Key Topics

The concept of daughtering and its origins
Emotional labor involved in daughtering
Generational differences in daughtering expectations

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Good Daughtering

02:55
The Concept of Daughtering

05:27
The Emotional Labor of Daughters

08:20
Generational Perspectives on Daughtering

11:01
Recognizing and Valuing Daughtering

13:55
The Role of Communication in Daughtering

16:40
Navigating Complex Family Dynamics

19:04
Parenting Daughters in a New Era

21:23
Exploring Immigrant Experiences and Cultural Identity

22:33
Creating Personal Rubrics for Daughtering

24:38
The Dynamics of Sibling Relationships in Daughtering

Guilt, Friendship and The Baby-Sitters-Club Series with Saumya Dave

Saison 1 · Épisode 2

mercredi 6 mai 2026 • Durée 45:18

Saumya Dave, psychiatrist, author, and mental health advocate joins Anita and Zara to discuss the complex emotions of guilt, the importance of authentic friendships, and the societal expectations placed on women and mothers. She shares personal stories, insights from research, and practical advice on navigating mental health and relationships in modern life.

Key Topics

The different types of guilt and their impact on women
The importance of authentic friendships and social connection
Societal expectations and their influence on women and mothers
The role of vulnerability and honesty in mental health
Strategies for managing guilt and fostering self-compassion

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Saumya Dave

00:35
The Intersection of Psychiatry and Writing

04:25
Understanding Daughter Guilt

05:10
Exploring Guilt in Motherhood

09:08
Cultural Perspectives on Guilt

11:11
The Evolution of Dad Guilt

12:52
Challenging Societal Expectations

14:59
The Complexity of Maternal Instincts

16:37
Redefining Guilt and Emotional Awareness

19:02
The Guilt of High Achievers

20:32
The Mental Toll of Role Switching

23:05
Generational Conversations and Emotional Labor

24:04
Friendship Dynamics in Adulthood

26:55
Navigating Guilt in Social Lives

Surprise, We're in the Sandwich Generation (and You Probably Are Too)

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

mercredi 6 mai 2026 • Durée 38:48

What happens when a journalist who covers parenting and a physician who cares for older adults enter the sandwich generation? If Zara Hanawalt and Dr. Anita Chandra's experiences are any indication, no amount of expertise can truly prepare you for what it's really like to be in the sandwich generation.

Join longtime friends Anita and Zara they explore the complexities of the millennial sandwich generation, balancing parenthood, daughterhood, and personal identity.

This episode offers insights, nostalgia, and community support for those navigating multi-generational caregiving and self-care.

Key Topics

The concept of the sandwich generation and its challenges
The impact of social media and cultural shifts on millennial parenting and daughterhood
The emotional and mental load of multi-generational caregiving
Nostalgia for the 90s and its influence on millennial identity
The importance of community, friendship, and self-care in stressful times

Chapters

00:00
Welcome to the Millennial Sandwich Generation

02:20
Friendship and Shared Experiences

04:55
Nostalgia and Growing Up in the 90s

07:54
The Reality of Adult Responsibilities

10:30
Navigating Work-Life Balance

13:12
The Invisible Load of Caregiving

15:09
Understanding the Sandwich Generation

17:54
The Emotional Toll of Care Work

20:20
Redefining Care and Support

23:11
The Pressure of High Expectations

25:44
Finding Joy in the Chaos

What Will the Midlife Crisis Look Like for Millennial Women?

Saison 1 · Épisode 13

mercredi 22 juillet 2026 • Durée 43:56

Millennials are preparing for their midlife era...and it's bringing up a lot of questions.

For example...

Does every generation feel this way at this age?
Why do we feel so much younger *and* so much older than we actually are?
What do I actually want to be when I grow up?
I've done all the things I set out to do. Now what?
And, perhaps most importantly...do women even get to have a midlife crisis?

Anita and Zara are getting into all of it...and exploring the wild identity shift that comes when you're 40-ish. Women in midlife are almost always denied main character treatment, but we're here to change that.

Caregiving (for both our kids and our parents) complicates our ability to fall apart in midlife. We don't really have a roadmap for what a midlife crisis actually looks like in a woman, but we're setting the stage for what may come.

Key topics: Millennial midlife, middle aged millennials, pop culture, gender, marriage, aging, beauty, career, success, ambition

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Young Caregiving & Alzheimer's with Jessica C. Guthrie

Saison 1 · Épisode 12

mercredi 15 juillet 2026 • Durée 51:20

Jessica C. Guthrie was your typical ambitious millennial. She had it all figured out: The big dreams, the Ivy League education, the clear path to the top. And then, when Jessica was 26, her mom's Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis changed the plan.

In this episode, Jessica, a caregiving advocate and consultant, joins Anita and Zara to talk about the realities of being a young caregiver.

They cover:

How Jessica realized it was time to go from long-distance caregiver to in-person caregiver
What the medical community ought to understand about patient and caregiver experiences
The effect becoming a caregiver has had on her friendships
What it's truly like to be a woman of color in the caregiving community
How her mother's constant presence shaped the way Jessica cares

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jessica Guthrie's caregiving journey
01:03 Jessica's background and her mother's diagnosis
03:01 Evolving caregiving roles and routines
05:26 Physical dependence and hands-on care
07:50 Misconceptions about dementia progression
08:33 Clues and tools for long-distance caregiving
11:51 Advocating for diagnosis and early intervention
13:45 Communication and trust with healthcare providers
17:09 Reevaluating life goals and caregiving impact
20:16 The power of presence and relationship
22:49 Navigating racial disparities in healthcare
26:34 The importance of community and support networks
30:03 Language, culture, and underrepresentation in caregiving
34:21 Addressing stigma and biases in dementia care
37:45 What doctors often overlook in dementia diagnosis
43:22 The need for diverse voices in healthcare conversations
45:12 Stories of bias and misdiagnosis
48:49 Advice for caregivers and self-care tips
54:54 The importance of community affirmations
55:31 Millennial caregiving survival tips56:39 Jessica's message of hope and community support

Anxiety, Avoidance & Anticipatory Grief with Claire Bidwell Smith

Saison 1 · Épisode 11

mercredi 8 juillet 2026 • Durée 52:24

Grief doesn't always follow the five stages that have become a fixture in cultural conversations about loss. The reality? Grief can show up in a costume...and it doesn't always begin when someone dies.

Claire Bidwell Smith, therapist, author, and grief expert joins Anita and Zara for a conversation about the elements of grief we rarely discuss. It's a perspective-shifting conversation that may help you recognize surprising ways grief has presented in your own life.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Grief and Loss
02:54 The Shift in Grief Conversations
05:45 The Loneliness of Grief
08:34 Grief and Anxiety Connection
11:18 Navigating Grief as a Parent
14:00 Understanding Anticipatory Grief
16:46 The Impact of Grief on Millennials
19:40 Coping Strategies for Grief
22:30 Anticipatory Grief in Daily Life
25:16 Emotional Distance and Grief
28:35 Navigating Anticipatory Grief
31:43 Understanding Grief Beyond Loss
36:09 The Impact of Grief on Relationships
39:46 The Individual Nature of Grief
44:38 Finding Positivity in Grief
50:28 Coping as an Only Child
51:34 Self-Compassion in the Sandwich Generation

Topics covered: Grief, anticipatory grief, losing a parent, grieving as a child, supporting a grieving child, grief community, grief influencers, grief coach, aging parents

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