Forever35 Mini-Ep 468: When You “Don’t Fit”
Nov 5, 2025
Doree and Elise dive into the challenges of caring for aging parents, highlighting listener concerns about seniors' screen time and AI content. They tackle the struggles of job identity and the burnout from passion-driven career advice. The conversation extends to the complexities of interacting with loved ones who have dementia, emphasizing the importance of creating calm moments. Additionally, they discuss the pitfalls of celebrating unhealthy weight loss and critique the anti-fat bias prevalent in medical settings.
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Parents' Screen Time Has Real Risks
- Many adult children now manage parents' screen time because seniors are vulnerable to misinformation and predatory online purchases.
- Elise and Doree note that seniors' connected banking makes online deception especially risky.
Passion Can Burn Out When It Becomes Work
- A caller who left a voicemail described burning out after following the advice to "do what you'd do unpaid," losing love for theater work.
- She warns that turning passion into a job can erode identity when the workplace exploits you.
Hire Consultants To Navigate Elder Care
- Hire a senior care consultant to triage needs, activate insurance, and recommend aides or facilities when family members resist help.
- Pay for move managers to handle downsizing, packing, and setup to reduce emotional and logistical strain.
