{"podcast":{"title":"The Midlife Chrysalis","slug":"the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713","podcast_index_feed_id":7361713,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/105945268/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.meawisdom.com/podcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/43785738/43785738-1748630750525-5568715944a63.jpg","author":"Chip Conley","episode_count":137,"summary":"The Midlife Chrysalis is a one-hour podcast hosted by Chip Conley, bestselling author of Learning to Love Midlife and founder of MEA (Modern Elder Academy). Chip and his high-profile guests – including Maria Shriver, Hoda Kotb, Elizabeth Gilbert, Michael Franti, and more – dive into raw, vulnerable conversations about the profound transitions they’ve experienced in midlife. Listeners get a rare look at how even the most successful individuals have to navigate life’s pivotal changes – and gain practical wisdom they can apply in their own lives for a more fulfilling and purposeful next chapter.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:19:30.272818+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713"},"episode":{"title":"Stuck Between Aging Parents and Grown Kids in Midlife?","slug":"stuck-between-aging-parents-and-grown-kids-in-midlife","published_at":"2026-04-08T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713/stuck-between-aging-parents-and-grown-kids-in-midlife","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themidlifechrysalis/episodes/Stuck-Between-Aging-Parents-and-Grown-Kids-in-Midlife-e3hccog","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/105945268/podcast/play/117895376/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-3%2F421329185-44100-2-818d7cb566dce.mp3","summary":"You’re taking care of your parents. You’re supporting your kids. But who’s taking care of you? In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Derek Gehl sits down with Chip Conley to unpack the reality of the sandwich generation and why midlife can feel more overwhelming than ever. Chip shares key insights on : • The real emotional cost of caregiving • Why this stage of life feels heavier today • How to build a support system that actually helps • Why protecting time for yourself is essential A clear, honest conversation for anyone feeling stretched thin in midlife. 👉 Watch the full episode and subscribe for more real conversations like this. Timestamps : 00:20 The sandwich generation 01:24 Chip’s caregiving experience 02:49 Importance of support system 04:25 Emotional toll of caregiving 07:31 Having kids later in life 09:27 Adult kids moving back home 10:27 Longevity and caregiving challenges 12:56 Health span vs. lifespan 15:12 Independence and interdependence 16:50 Longevity manifesto explained 18:06 Science vs art of longevity 19:03 Blue Zones lifestyle insight 20:18 Caregiver workshop challenge Learn more about MEA at ⁠ https://www.meawisdom.com/ #SandwichGeneration #MidlifeStruggles #Caregiving #AgingParents #MidlifeCrisis #CaregiverLife #EmotionalBurnout #FamilyCare #Longevity #Healthspan #MidlifeSupport #PersonalGrowth #StressManagement #LifeTransitions #ChipConley","meta_description":"You’re taking care of your parents. You’re supporting your kids. But who’s taking care of you? In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Derek Gehl sits down with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1155,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713/episodes/stuck-between-aging-parents-and-grown-kids-in-midlife/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713/stuck-between-aging-parents-and-grown-kids-in-midlife.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}