The Midlife Squeeze

by Erica Smith

No one prepares you for this phase of life. You're expected to hold it all together — the aging parent who needs more help every month, the kids who need you present, the career that won't pause, and a marriage that can't run on autopilot forever. And somehow… no one is talking about it. The Midlife Squeeze is a space for real conversations and proactive planning. We share unfiltered stories from people in the thick of it — because naming the chaos is the first step to navigating it.

Latest episodes

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Assisted Living Didn’t End Our Caregiving | Brad’s Story

Episode SummaryWhat happens when you have a plan for aging parents, but life doesn’t go according to plan? Erica sits down with Brad Jankowski to share his family’s care

Oct 6
16 min

I Became Everyone’s Caregiver | Jodi Coleman’s Story

Episode SummaryWhat happens when caregiving has no finish line? In this episode of The Midlife Squeeze, Erica sits down with Jodi Coleman, a caregiver and author who has

Sep 22
48 min

My Mom Changed Overnight. Nothing Prepared Me for What Came Next

Episode SummaryWhat happens when caregiving begins overnight? In this episode of The Midlife Squeeze, Erica sits down with her friend Kiesha to share Kiesha's unexpected

Sep 8
23 min

I Became My Mom’s Caregiver at 25. Nobody Prepared Me

Episode SummaryWhat happens when you're raising children while caring for aging parents? In this first guest episode of The Midlife Squeeze, Erica sits down with her hus

Aug 25
27 min

The Midlife Squeeze: Caring for Aging Parents and Kids at the Same Time

EPISODE DESCRIPTION Financial planner Erica shares the unexpected caregiving experience that changed how she thinks about family, money, and planning. What began as a dr

Aug 11
9 min

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