
Journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis talks to friends, experts, and celebrities about the chaos of dealing with aging parents. From Medicaid nightmares to emotional meltdowns in storage units, it’s a brutally honest, often hilarious look at one of life’s most disorienting stages. Come for the catharsis, stay for the gallows humor and unfiltered conversations. If you’re currently the parent to your paren... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePersonal JournalsRelationships | |||

Anna Holmes joins Vanessa to talk about the unnerving overlap between having a parent with dementia and experiencing perimenopause brain fog, and the terrifying question that raises: is this just aging, or the beginning of something worse? It’s a can... more
Josh Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter, grew up in a family where caregiving wasn’t just a value — it was a way of life. He talks with Vanessa about caring for a grandmother with memory loss, supporting a father with Parkinson’s, and parenti... more
Writer Cody Delistraty joins Vanessa to talk about his book The Grief Cure, a quest narrative through loss, myth, medicine, and modern grief culture. From the controversial diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder to the American obsession with “getting... more
What if cognitive decline isn’t inevitable? Dr. Majid Fotuhi, author of The Invincible Brain, explains why the brain is more changeable than we think, and how daily habits can affect blood flow, inflammation, and the memory center of the brain. Vanes... more
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Really interesting podcast on the most profound experience of your life. You will never be the same after seeing your parents get old. Good job!
Thank you for making this podcast. You have made a difference to those of us who have hungered for advice, community and the truth when dealing with sick, aging parents.
It’s a pet peeve of mine when shows rebrand rather than do a separate launch. By all means, post the trailer for a new show on here. I liked fallen angel and re-listen every now and again but I have no interest in this new show about aging parents, so guess I’ll be unfollowing, although I really would like to keep fallen angel around.
Vanessa and Justine equal perfection
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This podcast provides a candid and often humorous exploration of the challenges faced by those caring for aging parents. It tackles a variety of topics, from the chaotic logistics of elder care to the emotional upheavals that come with these experiences. The conversations feature guests ranging from experts to celebrities, offering diverse perspectives on aging, caregiving, and the cultural dynamics at play. Listeners can expect a mix of practicality and humor, with moments that resonate deeply, reflecting shared struggles and the complex, sometimes absurd realities of navigating this stage in life.
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