Mind Your Nest
"Mind Your Nest" is a podcast hosted by Jennifer Rosen, aimed at helping individuals overcome stagnation and embrace personal and professional transformation. Jennifer offers support and encouragement for listeners facing obstacles in their lives, providing a safe space for self-reflection and growth. The podcast celebrates victories, learns from setbacks, and encourages listeners to uncover their hidden potential. Jennifer infuses the show with positive vibes, tough love, and silver linings. Listeners are invited to join the journey towards a brighter future by tuning in on various platforms and leaving a 5-star review. The podcast emphasizes courage, belief in oneself, and the power of shared experiences and resilience.
Mind Your Nest
Ep. 45 - How to Have Hard Family Conversations About Aging Health and Inheritance
In this episode of Mind Your Nest, host Jennifer H. Rosen explores how to approach difficult family conversations about aging parents, health changes, finances, and inheritance with honesty and compassion. From navigating sensitive discussions after hospitalizations or major life transitions to understanding family dynamics in blended families, Jennifer shares real life insights on when and how to start these talks.
She reflects on her own family experiences and offers guidance on addressing fears around being perceived as greedy, managing emotional reactions, and balancing curiosity with respect. This episode also examines the realities of inheritance expectations, the importance of advanced planning, and what happens when parents are unprepared or unwilling to share information.
Listeners are encouraged to lead with love, ask thoughtful questions, offer help without judgment, and forgive themselves along the way. If you are struggling with how to talk to your parents or siblings about money, health, or end of life planning, this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and reassurance that doing the next right thing truly matters.
Contact Jennifer Rosen:
Email: jennifer@mindyournest.com