**NAVIGATING THE SANDWICH GENERATION: CARE, BOUNDARIES, AND PEACE

In this episode, R. Lee Vann discusses the challenges faced by the "sandwich generation"—middle-aged adults supporting aging parents while caring for their own children. He shares practical principles to maintain peace, set boundaries, and build wealth slowly and sustainably.

KEY TOPICS:
* The emotional and time squeeze of caring for aging parents and supporting adult children
* The importance of self-care: "You cannot pour from an empty cup"
* Having hard conversations early about health, finances, and long-term plans
* Setting boundaries to protect your peace and avoid resentment
* The slow, steady approach: practicing patience and consistency in caregiving and financial planning
* Practical tips: develop one boundary each week and communicate with love
* The impact of guilt and obligation versus love and intentionality in family support

*** What boundary do you need to set? Tell me in the comments 👇***

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - The reality of being in the sandwich generation
00:21 - You're not failing — you're in the squeeze
00:28 - The time and emotional costs of caregiving
00:53 - The pressures of supporting aging parents and adult children
01:39 - Why you might feel broke even if you're not
03:16 - Three principles to help navigate the squeeze
03:29 - Principle 1: You cannot pour from an empty cup
03:54 - The importance of self-care to maintain long-term help
04:33 - Principle 2: Have hard conversations now
04:53 - Discussing long-term care planning with parents
05:09 - Talking to your adult children about boundaries and limits
05:56 - Principle 3: Boundaries are love
06:08 - Practical examples of setting boundaries: appointments, expenses
06:41 - The truth: You're not helping by going broke or losing peace
06:52 - You can't control everything, but you can control your response
07:26 - Homework: set one boundary with your adult children this week
07:59 - Share your boundary in the comments
08:18 - Upcoming episode with Warren Buffett insights
08:33 - Find more in "Rich Without the Rush" on Amazon

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