Hi Team Zen,

We just wrapped our 200th Zen Talk, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this community. Thank you for showing up, sharing openly, and helping us create a space where connection and growth thrive.

In Zen Talk #200, we dug into the complex realities of the “Sandwich Generation”—juggling care for aging parents while raising independent teens. We shared personal stories about medical scares, college transitions, late-night boundaries, and the emotional push-pull of watching loved ones grow up—and grow old.

A few key themes:

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• The emotional toll of caregiving and practical strategies for navigating it
  
• How to support our kids’ independence without losing sleep
  
• Finding dignity and humor in generational dynamics
  
• The power of being present during life’s transitions—big and small
  

We also gave a sneak peek at what’s next…