genRPM

S1E3 Is It Time for "the Talk"? Tough Conversations with Aging Parents

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:49:00 -0300

Hosts Gina and Missy continue the season theme of “What I Wish I Knew Before it Hit Me in the Face”, and bring in healthcare patient advocate Sheri to discuss how to have "the talk" (more likely "multiple talks") with aging parents. The trio covers: practical ways to prepare for productive conversations, key communication skills, and how to address "the talk" as part of a larger team (including additional family, trusted friends, and health care experts), while also maintaining dignity and open communication with the aging parent.

S1E2 Hey, Did I Miss Something Here? Some of the early signs we caught and those we missed.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:39:48 -0300

In this episode, Gina and Missy explore some of the early, the obvious, and the even more subtle cues that parents may be changing and may need more assistance -- changes in behavior, cognition, and/or social engagement. They discuss why parents may try to hide those changes (fear of losing independence, shame, and cultural norms), the "costs" of delaying care, and how to take those first practical steps in role reversal. The episode ends with a two-part "spinner" question asking listeners to engage the RPMer Community in an online conversation.

S1E1 genRPM: Spinning Plates and Raising Parents in Midlife

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:30:25 -0300

Hosts Gina and Missy introduce genRPM (for the generation busy "Raising Parents in Midlife"), a weekly podcast for midlifers juggling careers, families, health, and the NEW responsibility as the roles reverse and they start caring for aging parents. The hosts share personal stories, practical tips, and the humor, the humanity, and the humbling experiences that come with role reversal. This episode explains the concept of "raising parents," emphasizes that listeners are not alone in the journey, and ends with a community "spinner" question to spark reflection and online conversation.