In this Midlife Academy webinar, Allison Breininger joins host Bri Smith for a candid, compassionate, and deeply practical discussion about caregiving at midlife.
They explore what it really means to be part of the "sandwich generation," how to evaluate your "must-dos" versus "nice-to-dos," addressing the hidden strains of caregiving, and how to find moments of genuine joy even in the heaviest moments.
Whether you are a full-time caregiver or quietly supporting a loved one in the background, this conversation is a reminder that you are seen, your work matters and you don't have to do it alone.
Highlights
00:00:00 Welcome and introduction to guest Allison Breininger, founder of the nonprofit The Negative Space.
00:01:12 The origin of The Negative Space
00:04:12 Navigating midlife in the "sandwich generation"
00:09:00 Validating the heavy emotions
00:11:40 Preventing burnout and delegation as self-care
00:17:13 Combating isolation and loneliness
00:20:56 Realistic self-care and micro-moments
00:28:49 Caregiving, career pivots and unseen grief
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