Gen X women’s midlife crisis

Gen X has been dubbed “America’s neglected middle child,” stuck between Baby Boomers and Millennials. But it’s Gen X women who face particular pressures and burdens that are contributing to their own (often overlooked) midlife crisis. They’re caring for young children and aging parents – all while running the household and working full-time. Ada Calhoun, author of the New York Times best-seller, Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis, says all this has left Gen X women feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and exhausted. She shares research from her book and what she learned from more than 200 middle-aged women. Ada explains why this generation of women were raised to believe in the fantasy that they could “have it all,” the consequences of unrealistic expectations, and ways Gen X women can find relief and, finally, get a good night’s sleep. Listen to this episode to learn: ●Lessons and stories from Gen X women from around the country ●The impact that quarantines and closed schools and daycares is having on Gen X women in the workforce ●Why so many Gen X women are experiencing “anticipated loss” ●The price middle-aged women pay for taking on the burden of caregiving responsibilities – both for children and aging loved ones ●Ways employers can step up and better support middle-aged working moms ●The importance of finding a support network and realizing that this phase in life will eventually pass For more information, visit www.adacalhoun.com.