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Senior Living Best Practices with Liz Pearce

Candace Dellacona — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Finding the right senior living community can feel overwhelming, especially for families already balancing caregiving, careers, and children. In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, Candace Dellacona sits down with Liz Pearce ofâ€¯U.S. News & World Reportâ€¯to discuss how families can make more informed decisions about senior care.

Liz explains the differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, and shares how the trustedâ€¯U.S. News & World Reportâ€¯ratings use government data and resident and family feedback to help families evaluate quality, safety, and overall resident experience. Together, they explore the growing challenges facing caregivers and offer practical guidance for navigating senior care with greater confidence.

To learn more about U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Senior Living Ratings, visit https://www.usnews.com/info/blogs/press-room/articles/2026-04-14/u-s-news-world-report-honors-top-rated-communities-in-2026-best-senior-living-ratings.

To learn more about Liz Pearce, visit https://www.usnews.com/news/live-events/liz-pearce.

Empowering Women in Sports and Caregiving with Marnie Schneider

Candace Dellacona — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Host Candace Dellacona welcomes author and philanthropist Marnie Schneider, Philadelphia Eagles royalty and creator of theâ€¯Football Freddieâ€¯children's book series, for a conversation about grief, resilience, caregiving, and legacy. Marnie reflects on growing up with the Philadelphia Eagles, then owned by her grandfather, Leonard Tose, whose community-minded leadership helped launch the first Ronald McDonald House Charities. She also shares the remarkable story of her mother, Susan Tose Spencer, the first woman in NFL history to serve as a vice president, legal counsel, and general manager. Marnie opens up about caring for her mother through nearly a decade of frontotemporal dementia while raising three children as a single parent, discussing the realities of guilt, financial and emotional strain, perspective, and self-care. She also reveals how her family's stories inspired her belovedâ€¯Football Freddieâ€¯andâ€¯Baseball Billieâ€¯books.

To learn more about Marnie Schneider and purchase her books, visit https://www.marnieschneider.com/.

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YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@marnieschneider/videos

Gray Monster Takeover: Essential Estate Planning Tips for the Sandwich Generation with Candace Dellacona

Candace Dellacona — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

You asked. We answered.

Gray Monster’s Kim Elliott takes over The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide to bring real, unfiltered answers to your most pressing questions. She puts host Candace Dellacona in the hot seat, where Candace draws on her experience in elder law to tackle hundreds of reader-submitted topics—nothing off limits.

From estate planning and elder law basics to caring for aging parents, family conflict, and how to have difficult conversations, this episode delivers practical guidance for adult children navigating the realities of caregiving.

No legal jargon. No sugarcoating. Just clear, actionable advice for the sandwich generation—those balancing their own lives while caring for older loved ones.

If you're searching for help with:

Aging parent care planning
Estate planning tips
Family caregiving challenges
Managing stress as a caregiver
Navigating difficult family dynamics

This episode is built for you. Listen now to get the insight and real-world strategies for surviving—and thriving—in the sandwich generation!

To subscribe to Gray Monster, the FREE weekly e-newsletter, visit https://www.graymonster.co/.

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Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for general understanding and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice, nor should it be construed as legal advice. The information provided is based on general legal principles and may not reflect the current state of the law or specific details of your case. Laws vary by jurisdiction, and legal outcomes can be highly dependent on the specific facts and circumstances involved. Listening to or using this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship between the hosts, guests, or participants and any listener. It is your responsibility to seek professional legal advice for your specific situation from a licensed professional attorney in your state.

Parenting Pitfalls and Practical Solutions with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Candace Dellacona — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Season 4 of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide continues with an extraordinary conversation with nationally recognized pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and bestselling author Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart. Known for her appearances on CBS Mornings and the Today Show and her groundbreaking work with families, Dr. Lockhart joins Candace Dellacona to discuss her acclaimed book, “Love the Teen You Have: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict Into Connection.” Together, they explore the realities facing today’s Sandwich Generation — balancing the emotional demands of raising teens while caring for aging parents, all amid burnout, overparenting, perfectionism, and nonstop digital pressures. Dr. Lockhart shares powerful insights on boundaries, re-parenting yourself, and building stronger, healthier family connections in the middle of life’s most overwhelming season.

To learn more about Dr. Lockhart, visit https://www.anewdaysa.com/

Follow Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart on social media:
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LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlockhart/
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Managing Complex Parent-Child Relationships with Karen Shepard

Candace Dellacona — Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Season 4 ofâ€¯The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide opens with an extraordinary conversation as host Candace Dellacona welcomes celebrated novelist and essayist Karen Shepard. Widely recognized for her powerful storytelling and contributions to some of the country’s most respected literary publications, Shepard joins the podcast to discuss her deeply personal and widely discussed essay, “The World Is an Easier Place Without You In It.”

In this unforgettable episode, Shepard shares the complicated realities of her relationship with her mother, the emotional journey of accompanying her to Switzerland for an assisted death, and the difficult questionssurrounding autonomy, dignity, caregiving, and regret. Together, Candace and Karen explore what it means to love a difficult parent, set boundaries without losing compassion, and redefine what being a “good daughter” truly looks like.

Raw, intelligent, and profoundly moving — this is a powerful season premiere you won’t want to miss.

To learn more about Karen Shepard, visit https://www.karen-shepard.com/

To read “The World Is an Easier Place Without You In It,” visit https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2026/03/16/the-world-is-an-easier-place-without-you-in-it/

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-shepard-877982168/

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Discovering Strength Through Caregiving with Lisa McCarty

Candace Dellacona — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Host Candace Dellacona welcomes acclaimed writer Lisa McCarty for a powerful conversation on caregiving, resilience, and the courage to tell deeply personal stories. McCarty reflects on her essays that resonated with thousands—from losing her father just as she welcomed her second child to stepping into the role of caregiver for her mother at just 13—and how those experiences shaped her voice and perspective. Now developing a reported nonfiction book, she shares hard-earned insights on identity, boundaries, and advocacy, offering thoughtful guidance for young caregivers navigating similar paths.

For a collection of Lisa’s essays and articles, visit https://linktr.ee/lbmccarty

Follow Lisa McCarty on social media:
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Building a Legacy of Love with Christy Byrne Yates

Candace Dellacona — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Host Candace Dellacona welcomes Christy Byrne Yates—author, psychologist, and former podcaster—to discuss her book, "Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation" and the realities of caring for aging parents while raising children. They discuss how caregiving often begins subtly, why many people don’t identify as caregivers, setting communication rules, asking for specific help, “ruthless self-care,” and recognizing grief throughout the caregiving process.

To learn more about Christy and to purchase her book, visit https://www.christyyates.com/

Follow Christy Byrne Yates on social media:
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YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@christyyates

Understanding Palliative Care with Dr. Matthew Tyler

Candace Dellacona — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Candace Dellacona speaks with Dr. Matthew Tyler, hospice and palliative care physician and founder of How to Train Your Doctor, about why palliative care should begin earlier—and how it differs from hospice. They break down what families need to know about timing, insurance, and the real gaps in in-home care. Dr. Tyler also shares practical guidance on requesting referrals, navigating family dynamics, and planning ahead with the right decision maker.

To learn more about How to Train Your Doctor, visit https://howtotrainyourdoctor.com/

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Caregiving Strategies and Avoiding Financial Scams with Chuck Whitlock

Candace Dellacona — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Host Candace Dellacona welcomes investigative journalist and author Chuck Whitlock to this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide to discuss caregiving, advocacy, and protecting seniors. Chuck shares how writing about white-collar crime led to a media career, and how his experiences caring for an incapacitated first wife and later advocating in healthcare shaped his focus on caregivers. He describes turning to support groups and national associations for resources and respite, and explains how his partnership with healthcare leader Peggy Baddour led to co-authoring “LifeSource, A Caregiver’s Guide for Managing Mental Wellness for the Older Adult.”

This episode offers practical tips for doctor visits, medication oversight, and inpatient facility selection. Chuck discusses neglect and overmedication risks, recounts his mother’s death after improper oxygen administration, and warns about medical and financial scams that target vulnerable seniors.

To purchase Chuck and Peggy’s book, visit https://lifesourceinc.org/book/

Connect with Chuck Whitlock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckwhitlock/

Building Sustainable Peace with Shalom Center's Father Patrick Devine

Candace Dellacona — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide is honored to participate in this year’s Podcasthon with this special episode featuring Father Patrick Devine, a world-renown peace and conflict expert and the Executive International Chairman and Founder of the Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation.

Tune in as host Candace Dellacona speaks with Father Patrick about Shalom Center and their work across Eastern Africa to build sustainable peace through dialogue, mediation, grassroots peacebuilding, and development projects. He explains Shalom’s focus on positive peace rooted in justice, truth, mercy, and dignity, and describes programs addressing inter-ethnic conflict, religious ideological extremism, and violence against women and children.

Shalom trains local leaders for 18–24 months, builds schools and other stabilizing institutions, has implemented 800+ education projects in 450+ institutions, and emphasizes community ownership. Shalom is headquartered in Kenya and has obtained certification of charitable status in the USA, UK, and Ireland, with 95 cents of every donated dollar going directly to projects.

To learn more about Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution & Reconciliation, visit https://shalomconflictcenter.org/

To donate today, visit https://shalomconflictcenter.org/donate/

Follow Shalom Center on Social Media:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalom-sccrr-570026162/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shalomconflictcenter

To learn more about Podcasthon and explore the other participating podcasts and their featured nonprofits, visit https://podcasthon.org/