This is Episode #20 and you’ll hear Host Dr. Meenal Agarwal uncover her everyday life in the sandwich generation, and how she’s working to manage stress for her mental health. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #20: Eyes On - The Sandwich Generation
We are the sandwich generation. And we’re struggling caring for our aging parents AND growing children - not to mention work and everything else in life. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her everyday life in the sandwich generation, and how she’s working to manage stress for her mental health. Hear why the sandwich generation is so stressed, how to identify your stressors, how to take care of yourself, why our children model our behavior, and how to be “squeezed” in a healthier way. This episode covers everything from parenting to mental health. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- What is the Sandwich Generation?
- Is stress a major problem in North America?
- How do you identify your stressors?
- When should you ask for support?
- How do you deal with stressors in a healthy way?
- Is Dr. Meenal in the Sandwich Generation?
- Why is the Sandwich Generation so stressed?
- Do children model our behavior?
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Show Notes
- Eyes On - The Sandwich Generation
- [0:14] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
- [0:26] What is the Sandwich Generation?
- [1:10] “Stress a Major Health Problem in The U.S., Warns APA”
- [2:08] How do you identify your stressors?
- [2:55] How do you deal with stressors in a healthy way?
- [4:15] When should you ask for support?
- [5:28] Is Dr. Meenal in the Sandwich Generation?
- [5:58] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
- Transcript